India defended its proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, rejecting concerns that it would restrict lawful civil society or target religious groups. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra said the legislation would improve transparency, oversight and governance while allowing eligible organisations to receive foreign funding
Civil society organisations have questioned Telangana government’s proposed Hyderabad Metro takeover from L&T, raising concerns over financial viability and passenger benefits. They urged greater investment in city buses and MMTS, while officials defended Metro expansion citing long-term transport needs.
BRS leaders Nama Nageswara Rao and Mohammad Tajuddin condemned the alleged assault on a minor girl in Khammam and demanded strict punishment for the accused. They called for a fast-track trial, justice for the victim's family and stronger measures to prevent similar crimes.
Civil society organisations, NGOs, and academicians in Telangana have urged the Congress leadership to intervene in the ongoing fee reimbursement crisis. The State government’s GO Ms 7, which mandates direct transfer of funds to students instead of colleges, has been stayed by the High Court.
A seminar in Hyderabad organised by COVA, in collaboration with Amoomat Society and PUCAAR, brought together intellectuals and activists to discuss the urgent role of civil society in denouncing wars and sectarian violence.
A group of civil society members expressed dismay over the West Bengal Urdu Academy’s decision to postpone an event featuring Javed Akhtar, alleging the move followed protests from Muslim groups. They wrote to CM Mamata Banerjee, urging intervention to protect freedom of expression
