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FCRA Rules tightened: NGOs must declare social media accounts, stick to specified activities; political content barred
The [Ministry of Home Affairs] (MHA) has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, marking the tenth amendment to the rules governing the [Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010]. These new rules tighten regulations on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) by mandating the declaration of social media accounts, restricting activities to those specified during registration, and explicitly barring political content.
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Must ReadOpening of Strait of Hormuz welcome move: NSA Doval at BRICS conclave
At a [BRICS] conclave in New Delhi, National Security Advisor [Ajit Doval] welcomed a U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that has led to the reopening of the [Strait of Hormuz]. This development is crucial for global energy security and supply chains, particularly benefiting India, as it alleviates shortages in critical sectors like fertilisers and chemicals amidst rising geopolitical tensions and a perceived decline in [multilateralism].
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Must ReadPiyush Goyal, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pact
India and the United States have resumed talks to finalize the first phase of their [Bilateral Trade Agreement] (BTA). The negotiations, led by India's Commerce Minister and the [U.S.
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Must ReadWang Yi calls for India, China to accelerate resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met in New Delhi, emphasizing the need to accelerate the resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms across trade, finance, and other sectors. Both sides reiterated the consensus reached by their leaders that India and China are partners, not rivals, and stressed the importance of placing the border dispute in its 'appropriate position' to prevent it from derailing overall bilateral relations.
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Must ReadWestern Ghats: What is the ESA plan for conservation, why it is necessary and the concerns
The Union government has issued a sixth draft notification to declare parts of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) to protect the region's biodiversity. However, finalizing the ESA has been delayed for over a decade due to resistance from the six states encompassing the Ghats, primarily concerning the balance between conservation and economic development.
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Must ReadThe challenge of India’s digital sovereignty
Recent incidents involving the compromise of Indian CCTV networks and the denial of access to corporate digital tools for Nayara Energy have highlighted the critical vulnerability of India's digital infrastructure. These events demonstrate how reliance on foreign-owned technology platforms exposes national security and corporate operations to risks of espionage and unilateral sanctions by foreign governments.
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The [UNICEF] recently released the 'Children's Climate Risk Report,' highlighting that Indian children are among the most vulnerable globally to multiple climate hazards. India ranks fifth in the world for multi-hazard exposure, with significant risks from extreme heat, drought, air pollution, and vector-borne diseases like malaria.
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Must ReadOne billion more people face at least one day of extreme heat stress, compared to 1970s: Study
A recent study published in Nature Climate Change reveals that extreme heat stress is increasing globally in frequency, severity, and duration. Compared to the 1970s, an additional one billion people now experience at least one day of extreme heat stress annually.
Must ReadThe world that China desires and is shaping
The article analyzes China's strategic approach to the global order, arguing that Beijing is engaging in 'selective revisionism.' While preserving the institutional scaffolding of the post-WWII order (like the UN and WTO), China is actively rewriting its normative foundations (like human rights and democracy) through initiatives like the Global Security Initiative and Global Civilization Initiative, posing strategic challenges for India and the liberal international order.
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