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India’s NGOs at a New Funding Crossroads
The draft FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 proposes provisional vesting and disposal of assets of deregistered NGOs, raising concerns over financial autonomy, welfare institution disruption, and civil society space. Balancing national security and transparency with legitimate charitable activity is essential. Way forward: clear asset rules, funding diversity through domestic philanthropy, CSR, retail giving, and stakeholder consultation.
Constitutional Fault Lines in the FCRA Bill Explained
The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 empowers the government to seize and dispose of the properties of NGOs once their registration is cancelled, and thus there are constitutional issues with executive excesses, proportionality, and institutional independence. The need for balance between national security and individual rights is vital. Way forward: clear guidelines, safeguards, timely action, and judicial supervision.
Over 7,200 CBI cases under Prevention of Corruption Act pending trial, says CVC report
Over 7,200 cases of corruption against CBI await trial, with more than 400 cases awaiting more than 20 years. In addition, 14,083 cases of appeal create additional delays. Though there is a very high rate of conviction amounting to 71.71%, long-drawn litigation reduces the effectiveness of the deterrence process.
Labour rights beyond the shadow of BWSSB
The Supreme Court’s consideration of the BWSSB vs. A. Rajappa case in 2026 is a manifestation of the tension that exists between the safeguarding of labour and the elasticity of the economy. Despite the scrapping of the Industrial Disputes Act through the enactment of the Industrial Relations Code, social justice remains a constitutional duty.
Over 4,000 Cases Pending Against MPs, MLAs | SC Report
The 22nd amicus brief draws attention to the delay in 4,192 criminal cases involving sitting and retired MPs/MLAs, 519 of which have been pending for more than ten years despite directives from the Supreme Court regarding the setting up of special courts. The delay in such cases is due to lack of capacity, investigative hurdles, adjournments, and poor monitoring.
Drugs-Free Youth Crucial for Developed India: PM Modi
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan is a nation-wide initiative which lasts for 100 weeks to make a drug-free young generation by adopting methods like creating awareness, preventing youth from drugs and rehabilitating people from trafficking. Through community participation and adopting a healthy lifestyle, it intends to capitalise on India’s demographic dividend.