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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration post, making it the 41st such post in India. This move aims to boost maritime trade and tourism from the eastern seaport. Similar designations were recently made for Dahej, Sikka, and Tuna Tekra seaports in Gujarat.
Read analysisThe Union Home Ministry has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) rules, effective June 22, 2026, to enhance accountability for NGOs receiving foreign funds. Key changes include requiring NGOs to select purposes and operational areas from a predefined list, explicitly excluding proselytisation from certain faith-based activities, restricting foreign nationals as key functionaries (with government exceptions), broadening the definition of 'key functionary,' introducing a minimum spending limit of Rs 10 lakh over two years for registration renewal, mandating disclosure of ultimate donors and social media accounts, and requiring detailed activity reports in annual returns. NGOs are also prohibited from producing or broadcasting 'news or current affairs'.
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