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FCRA Bill referred to JPC: What it proposes and why it is facing opposition

India, Aug. 12 -- India's government is poised to gain sweeping powers to seize NGO assets, including schools, hospitals and places of worship, if an organisation's foreign-funding licence is cancelle... Read More


Govt: FCRA Amendment Bill to be referred to joint parliamentary panel

India, Aug. 12 -- The government on Wednesday, Aug 12 proposed to refer the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Committee of Parliament for detailed review an... Read More


TMPK students' body blocks Arunachal border over firing that injured 12

India, Aug. 12 -- The Takam Mising Porin Kebang (TMPK), the apex student organisation of Assam's Mising community, on Wednesday, Aug 12 launched an indefinite economic blockade against Arunachal Prade... Read More


6 killed, 4 injured in Mumbai's Ghatkopar landslide

India, Aug. 12 -- Six people were killed and four others injured after a landslide struck Mumbai's Ghatkopar area early on Wednesday, Aug 12 following heavy rain, civic officials said. The deceased in... Read More


CM Himanta: Assam flood rehabilitation may cost over Rs 1,000 crore

India, Aug. 12 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, Aug 12 said at least Rs 1,000 crore will be required for repair of properties and rehabilitation of flood-affected people in di... Read More


Chandrasekaran to step down as Tata Sons chief after standoff with Noel Tata

India, Aug. 12 -- N Chandrasekaran will step down as chairman of Tata Sons when his current term ends in February 2027, drawing curtains on a decade at the helm of one of India's most influential busi... Read More


Assam to seek 1 km buffer for Kaziranga, down from 10 km: What's driving the plan

India, Aug. 12 -- Assam plans to shrink the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve from the current stipulated 10 km to 1 km, a decision that has drawn massive conde... Read More


Home loan in 2026: Eligibility, RERA registration, OC requirements and documents explained

India, Aug. 12 -- A home loan lets you borrow up to Rs. 15 crore* to buy a property, with interest rates starting from 7.25%* p.a. and tenures up to 32 years*. Check your eligibility and estimate your... Read More


Hansal Mehta begins production on 'Scam 2010', Siddhant Bodke to lead Sony LIV series

India, Aug. 12 -- Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has begun production on "Scam 2010", the third chapter in the popular "Scam" franchise, with actor Siddhant Bodke set to play the lead role, streamer Sony LIV ... Read More


Indian music industry faces Rs 350 crore annual sync revenue loss

India, Aug. 12 -- Millions of reels are created every single day across social media platforms in India, and the scale of unlicensed commercial use of copyrighted music is staggering. Based on revenue... Read More