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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 Disability Groups Struggle With Funding Shortages
Nagaland's disability organizations face severe financial and technical barriers, according to a recent state-led capacity building workshop.
Kiyeto Swu • 18 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
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
Government to Refer Contentious FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee
The Centre plans to send the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following intense pushback from opposition and allies.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Hek Demands Legal Clarity on FCRA Amendments
BJP MLA A.L. Hek is pressing the Centre for clear legal protections for charitable groups under proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act changes.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Bill stalls as Parliament session nears end
Parliament faces a deadline on the contested FCRA Bill amid protests from Northeast church groups and a frantic scramble by major political parties.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Amendment Bill Left Off Monday Government Agenda
The FCRA Amendment Bill is absent from Monday's government agenda, but a debate remains expected on August 12 following ongoing political pressure.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure
Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Mizoram Congress Demands Special Session to Block FCRA Amendment Bill
Mizoram Congress pushes for a special Assembly session to formally oppose the federal FCRA amendment, fearing it threatens churches and local NGOs.
Chawngthu Fanai • 24 Jul 2026
