The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has revised the compounding penalties for several violations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) relating to the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by non-governmental organisations (NGOs), according to a gazette notification. The orders were notified by the ministry on Monday under powers conferred by section 41(1) of the Act.
In the wake of the tragic fire incident in Lucknow that claimed as many as 15 lives, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a massive statewide inspection drive targeting coaching institutes and educational establishments. Acting on the strict directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, joint teams comprising officials from the police, district administration, fire department, development authorities and electrical safety agencies have begun extensive inspections across districts.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (June 23) received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in a tragic gas explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. The Qatari Amir conveyed his condolences over the loss of Indian lives in the accident.
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