Karnataka High Court Upholds UAPA Charges Over Illegal Foreign Fund Transfers
The Karnataka High Court has refused to dismiss a case filed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against individuals associated with The Timothy Initiative, a US-based missionary organization. The accused are alleged to have bypassed Indian regulatory frameworks by using foreign-issued debit cards to withdraw and channel funds within the country on behalf of the American entity. The court's decision emphasizes the necessity of adhering to established financial oversight mechanisms regarding foreign contributions, particularly when national security statutes are invoked in relation to unauthorized financial transactions.
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The Kerala Legislative Assembly has officially passed a resolution calling on the Union Government to repeal recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) rules. Moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the resolution characterizes the changes as a direct violation of constitutional provisions and a breach of India’s federal principles. The state government argues that the amendments centralize power over NGOs and civil society funding, potentially stifling decentralized development. This legislative move reflects growing tensions between state administrations and the central government regarding regulatory oversight and the autonomy of regional institutions.
Tamil Nadu MLA Alleges Bribery Attempt; Three Arrested in Bribery Probe
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Sahitya Akademi Award-Winning Poet Puviyarasu Buried With State Honours
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BJP Criticizes Samajwadi Party Over Religious Depiction of Akhilesh Yadav
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