#FCRA

MP Sangma Pushes for JPC Visit to Shillong Over FCRA Concerns

Rajya Sabha MP James Sangma wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to visit Shillong to address regional concerns regarding proposed FCRA amendments.

NEWire Desk • 10 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Chief Minister Rejects Foreign Interference in FCRA Debate

Conrad K Sangma slams appeals for foreign intervention regarding FCRA changes, urging domestic dialogue to resolve concerns over the proposed laws.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

BJP MLA Hek Urges JPC to Prioritize Stakeholders in FCRA Review

Pynthorumkhrah MLA A.L. Hek wants the JPC to consider the needs of groups relying on foreign funding when reviewing the FCRA.

Walrik Marak • 2 Oct 2026

Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong Backs Review of FCRA Amendment Bill

Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong supports a JPC review of the FCRA Amendment Bill to address concerns from NGOs over foreign funding rules.

NEWire Desk • 30 Sep 2026

Congress MP Saleng Sangma Challenges FCRA Bill Renewal Rules

Tura MP Saleng Sangma fears the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill could cripple schools and charities by imposing strict, automatic license renewal penalties.

Walrik Marak • 29 Sep 2026

Congress MP Doubts Center Will Heed Meghalaya Concerns on FCRA Bill

Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma fears the Centre will ignore regional concerns regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill despite ongoing committee reviews.

NEWire Desk • 28 Sep 2026

UDP Threatens Discipline Over BJP Talks as Party Challenges FCRA Bill

UDP warns MLAs over secret BJP meetings while demanding major changes to the proposed FCRA Bill to protect Church and minority institution assets.

Walrik Marak • 18 Sep 2026

Meghalaya MP James Sangma Joins FCRA Amendment Panel

Meghalaya MP James Sangma will serve as a special invitee on the Joint Parliamentary Committee reviewing the 2026 Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill.

Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026

CBI Charges Arunachal Activist Bhanu Tatak With Illegal Foreign Funding

The CBI has booked activist Bhanu Tatak for allegedly receiving illegal foreign funds to fuel protests against major hydropower projects in Arunachal.

Tani M • 15 Sep 2026

Nagaland Christian Forum Petitions President Over Constitutional Rights and Military Acts

The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum has appealed to the President of India to address concerns regarding religious freedom, AFSPA, and mandatory mandates.

Naro Jamir • 12 Sep 2026

Nagaland Christian Forum Protests Proposed FCRA Changes and Vande Mataram Mandates

The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum protested FCRA amendments and compulsory song mandates in Kohima, citing concerns over religious freedom and identity.

Kiyeto Swu • 12 Sep 2026

Centre Sets Stakeholder Talks for Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill

The Centre promises further talks on the FCRA bill after a parliamentary review, while Congress readies a campaign attack in the Shillong by-election.

NEWire Desk • 11 Sep 2026

Parliament Forms Joint Panel to Review Controversial FCRA Bill

A 31-member panel will review the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, amid fears over its impact on churches and NGOs in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 4 Sep 2026

Nagaland Christian Forum Plans September Rally Against FCRA Changes

The Nagaland Joint Christian Forum will hold a one-hour rally in Kohima on September 12 to protest proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act amendments.

Kiyeto Swu • 1 Sep 2026

Opposition slams Meghalaya government over FCRA bill inaction

Opposition leader Mukul Sangma hits the Meghalaya government for failing to introduce a formal resolution on the controversial FCRA amendment bill.

NEWire Desk • 29 Aug 2026

Religious Leaders Back JPC Review of Foreign Contribution Bill

Shillong All Faith Forum leaders expect positive results after the government sent the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

NEWire Desk • 23 Aug 2026

UDP to Review HSPDP Alliance After Shillong Bypoll

The UDP plans to reassess its partnership with the HSPDP after the upcoming by-election while pushing for changes to the proposed FCRA amendments.

NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Presses for FCRA Reform Amid Regulatory Changes

Meghalaya creates an FCRA support cell as religious and charitable groups raise concerns over proposed federal funding regulation amendments.

Walrik Marak • 18 Aug 2026

Mizoram BJP Slams Church Leaders Over FCRA Amendment Claims

Mizoram BJP officials hit back at church leaders, dismissing claims that the FCRA Amendment Bill threatens church property as factually incorrect.

Ethan Ralte • 14 Aug 2026

Assam Christian Forum Backs Referral of Foreign Contribution Bill to Parliamentary Committee

The Assam Christian Forum supports the government's decision to send the 2026 foreign contribution bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for review.

Bibar Daimary • 13 Aug 2026