Ministry of Home Affairs

July 23, 2026 2:32 PM

FCRA explained: MHA clarifies common misconceptions on foreign funding law

The Ministry of Home Affairs has sought to address several commonly held misconceptions about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), stating that many concerns arise from incomplete understanding of the legislation rather than its actual provisions. According to the Ministry, one of the most common misconceptions is that the FCRA bans NGOs from receiving foreign donations. It clarified that the law instead requires organisations to obtain registration or prior permission and comply w...

July 23, 2026 2:31 PM

FCRA continues to permit foreign funding across education, healthcare, research and social welfare

The Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) is designed to facilitate legitimate international cooperation by allowing registered organisations to receive foreign contributions for a wide range of developmental, charitable and humanitarian activities. According to the Ministry, the Act provides a legal framework that enables foreign funding while ensuring that contributions are received, utilised and accounted for in accordance with Indian la...

July 23, 2026 2:29 PM

FCRA at 50: How India’s foreign funding law has evolved to focus on transparency and accountability

As cross-border financial flows have expanded with globalisation, India has steadily strengthened its legal framework governing foreign contributions through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the legislation seeks to facilitate legitimate international cooperation while ensuring that foreign contributions remain transparent, accountable and consistent with India's sovereign interests. The FCRA governs how Indian individuals, assoc...

July 23, 2026 12:11 PM

Explained: How the FCRA regulates foreign funding and what the 2026 amendments mean

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a comprehensive clarification on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), presenting the legislation as a framework designed to balance legitimate foreign-funded developmental work with safeguards for transparency, accountability and national sovereignty. Through an extensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the Ministry has also explained the rationale behind the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and ...

July 10, 2026 10:27 PM

Amit Shah reviews Bureau of Port Security rollout, directs stronger coastal security measures

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the progress in the establishment of the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) and directed officials to strengthen security infrastructure at ports and fishing harbours, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to making India's coastal security "impregnable" under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The review meeting, held jointly with Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, was attended by the Union Home Secretary...

July 6, 2026 11:09 PM

Amit Shah attends Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary event in Kolkata, outlines vision for ‘Sonar Bangla’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday attended the commemorative programme marking the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata as the chief guest, where he paid tribute to the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder and outlined the West Bengal government's roadmap for building a "Sonar Bangla." A video message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also screened during the event, which was attended by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekh...

July 5, 2026 3:58 PM

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati on July 6-7 to strengthen global cooperation against drug trafficking

India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati, Assam, on July 6 and 7, bringing together the heads of anti-drug agencies and senior officials from BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation against emerging challenges in global drug trafficking and substance abuse. Organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the two-day meeting aims to deepen institutional cooperation among BRICS nations and transform the grouping's...

June 24, 2026 5:54 PM

Amit Shah to chair NCORD Apex Meeting on June 26, unveil roadmap for drug-free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) on June 26 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, in a major push to strengthen India's fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse. The high-level meeting, organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau, will bring together representatives from 44 Central Ministries and Departments and 108 participants from State Governments and drug law enforcement agencies in a hybrid format. Vision Docum...

May 27, 2026 5:07 PM

Amit Shah chairs high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to strengthen border security in Rajasthan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess and strengthen security arrangements in Rajasthan’s border districts along the Indo-Pakistan border. The meeting was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, senior state government officials, and District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police from five border districts - Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Phalodi. The discussions focused on strengthenin...

May 18, 2026 9:59 PM

‘India is now Naxal-free’: Amit Shah meets martyrs’ families, announces new development push for Bastar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that India has become “Naxal-free”, asserting that the Narendra Modi government achieved in just three to four years what once appeared impossible even over decades. Addressing families of martyrs, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) personnel, and victims of Naxal violence in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, HM Shah said the country had finally overcome one of its biggest internal security challenges after six decades of violence and underdevelopmen...