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Major FCRA Organisations Across States and Their Activities New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified new amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), imposing stricter regulations on non-governmental organisations (NGOs), trusts, and religious and social institutions receiving foreign contributions. The revised rules introduce tighter compliance requirements regarding the utilisation of foreign…

New Delhi: In a major political development that could reshape the parliamentary landscape, a group of 20 rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has informed Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla of its decision to merge with the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) and extend support to the National Democratic Alliance…

New Delhi/Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is facing a renewed political challenge following her party’s defeat in the state assembly elections, as a group of rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament has reportedly moved to align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The dissident MPs, who are at odds with the TMC…

Despite the absence of key allies such as the DMK and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), leaders of 25 political parties attended the latest meeting of the INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc in New Delhi, according to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The meeting signaled that the opposition coalition remains active and committed to…

New Delhi: In a major administrative shake-up at the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Union Government has transferred CBSE Chairman Rahul Singh and Secretary Himanshu Gupta following controversy surrounding the board’s examination evaluation process. The government has also ordered a formal inquiry into the procurement and implementation of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system…

Kerala politics witnessed major turmoil after Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids were conducted at residences linked to former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family, followed by widespread political protests across the state. The raids were reportedly connected to the CMRL–Exalogic financial transactions case, which has already sparked intense political controversy. What Happened? The ED carried…

BJP Alleges Foreign Plot Behind Viral CJP Movement; Allies Warn Against Ignoring Gen Z Anger A major political battle has erupted in India over the rapidly growing social media phenomenon known as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a satirical digital movement that has captured the imagination of millions of young internet users. While the Bharatiya…

The Netherlands has officially returned the historic Anaimangalam Chola Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the country. The handover marks a major milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to recover cultural artefacts taken abroad during the colonial period. The copper plates, dating back to…

India is moving towards achieving energy self-reliance by planning to implement 100% ethanol blending (E100) in the coming years. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has stated that this initiative aims to reduce the country’s dependence on crude oil imports and promote cleaner, sustainable fuel alternatives. What is Ethanol? Ethanol is a…

Overview Authorities in India have uncovered a large counterfeit cigarette smuggling network allegedly operating through Bhutan. The development came to light during an ongoing investigation into illegal luxury vehicle smuggling, pointing to a wider organized cross-border crime network. Counterfeit Cigarette Racket The case originated after Customs officials in West Bengal seized counterfeit cigarettes worth approximately…