foreign contribution (regulation) act

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 A church-supported Malayalam daily published a strongly worded editorial on Saturday, criticizing "political opportunists" amid the ongoing controversy over proposed amendments to the FCRA.The BJP disapproved of the contents in the editorial, while the Congress...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 11 A church-backed Malayalam daily published a strongly worded editorial on Saturday, criticizing "political opportunists" amidst ongoing controversy over proposed amendments to the FCRA.In its editorial, the 'Deepika Daily' stated that the church's position would...

Kottayam (Kerala), April 10 Chairman of the Kerala Congress (M), Jose K Mani, on Friday criticised BJP leader P C George and his son Shone George for criticising Church leaders, saying their "true nature" has now been revealed.P C George had alleged that a Catholic bishop instructed nuns in...

Kochi, April 10 Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan on Friday labeled BJP leaders P C George and his son Shone as "Trojan horses" of the saffron party, following their criticism of the Catholic Church a day after the polls.Kuzhalnadan also said that the comments made by the father-son duo would...

In Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on April 9, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu paid rich tributes to the founder of the Rural Development Trust (RDT), Father Vicente Ferrer Moncho, on the occasion of his birth anniversary."I pay my humble tributes to a man who served with a humanitarian spirit...

Wayanad (Kerala), April 7 Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, accusing them of having no plan for the safety of Indians working in West Asia or for their return, amidst the conflict.Priyanka, the Wayanad MP, also...

Shillong, April 6 The Voice of the People Party in Meghalaya urged the Centre to adopt a balanced approach to the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), ensuring the protection of property rights and the continuity of social welfare services.In a letter sent...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 Congress general secretary K C Venugopal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, expressing disappointment over his statement accusing the UDF of "spreading lies" about the FCRA amendments for "political gain".Venugopal, the MP from Alappuzha Lok Sabha...

Alappuzha/Idukki/Kochi (Kerala), April 4 Rahul Gandhi, a top Congress leader, raised concerns about alleged attacks on minorities in Manipur and Chhattisgarh during his election campaign in central Kerala districts, and claimed that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was aligned with those...

Kasaragod (Kerala), April 4 Congress leader V D Satheesan accused the BJP on Saturday of being "wolves in sheepskin" who visit the homes of Bishops and churches during Christmas, bringing cakes, but then introduce legislation like the FCRA amendment bill that affects the Christian community...

On Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, campaigning for the BJP in Kerala, addressed the Christian community, assuring them that there were no concerns regarding the proposed amendments to the FCRA.During an evening meeting with representatives from various churches and Christian...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 Addressing the Christian community on Good Friday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju—who is campaigning for the BJP in Kerala—said there was no reason for concern regarding the proposed FCRA amendments.The Union Minister for Minority Affairs assured that minority...

Thiruvananthapuram, April 3 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shared a video on social media of himself enjoying a hearty breakfast with party leaders in Kerala recently, while discussing the ground realities in connection with the state assembly elections.The elections in Kerala are scheduled for...

New Delhi, April 3 The All India Catholic Union on Friday demanded the complete withdrawal of the FCRA amendment bill and said the Christian community "cannot be fully satisfied" until it is scrapped entirely.The union said in a press statement: "Given its experience with government...

New Delhi, April 1 – National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Wednesday, criticised opposition leaders protesting outside Parliament over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that their stance supports organizations...

New Delhi, March 31 The Congress claimed on Tuesday that the BJP is planning to "bulldoze" the FCRA amendments in Parliament and said it would not allow the "blatantly unconstitutional" and "draconian bill" to be passed.Congress general secretary in-charge organization K C Venugopal said that...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Congress leader Manish Tewari accused the Centre and the Left Front in Kerala on Tuesday of remaining silent on the "volatile" situation in West Asia and the "aggressive actions" of the US against various sovereign nations around the world.Speaking at a press...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, head of the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, expressed concern on Tuesday over the proposed amendments to the FCRA and urged the Centre to reconsider them in light of apprehensions among minority communities.Addressing reporters, the...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 – The proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) have triggered a sharp political divide, with Congress MP Manish Tewari terming them an encroachment on fundamental rights, and Union Minister George Kurien defending the changes as...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 29 Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V D Satheesan, urged the Centre on Sunday to withdraw the proposed amendments to the FCRA, alleging that they could leave minority institutions in a vulnerable position.In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he...