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SC seeks govt response on pleas against extended term for ED director

A Bench of Chief Justice of India N V Ramana and Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli has posted the matter for next week.

Over 1,800 NGOs' FCRA licences cancelled in 3 yrs over violations: Govt

FCRA licence renewal applications of 783 NGOs were also denied by the government in 2019, 2020 and 2021, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha.

Validity of expiring FCRA licences of NGOs extended till Sept 30

In a notification, the home ministry, however, made it clear that those NGOs whose renewal application has been rejected will not be able to receive foreign fundings

Spike in missing children cases: NGOs call for sensitisation, vigilance

Child rights NGOs have flagged a sharp rise in the number of children who have gone missing in the last two years due to the social impact of Covid

Global Citizen seeks up to $1 billion for six sustainable 'Impact' funds

The Global Citizen Impact Funds aim to help plug a large gap in funding for poorer countries struggling to meet the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals

Indian American NGO jumps to 10th spot among charitable organisations

Non-profits supporting India's Covid-19 crisis received a groundswell of support

Snake found in Bombay High Court judge's chamber, rescued by NGO

A snake was discovered early Friday morning inside the chamber of a judge of the Bombay High Court. The 4.5 to 5 feet long, non-venomous snake was found by the court staff at around 9.30am when Justice N R Borkar was not present in his chamber, which is on the ground floor of the three-storey High Court building. Officials said police was alerted, who in turn called NGO 'Sarpmitra', which specializes in rescuing reptiles and reintroducing them into their natural habitat. The snake has been rescued and will be released into its appropriate surrounding, one of the officials said. The HC is holding hearings virtually at present due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, which has also led to reduced footfalls in the premises.

IMA, IIT Delhi, Jamia Millia among 6,000 entities to lose FCRA licence

These entities either did not apply for renewal of their FCRA licence or the Union Home Ministry rejected their applications, officials said

Meghashrey NGO along with its founder Seema Singh spreads joy and happiness to children by organising a Christmas Carnival.

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NGO Breakthrough championing the cause of women vaccine equality in India

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Accenture continues to work with NGO partners towards Covid relief efforts

Accenture on Wednesday said it is supporting over 5,000 beds with more than 30 oxygen plants and other critical care equipment

Sewa International raises $30 million, airlifts medical equipment to India

An Indian-American non-profit body said it has raised more than USD 30 million towards its COVID-19 relief efforts in India and has airlifted a fresh lot of medical equipment to the country. Sewa International USA is procuring needed medical equipment like oxygen concentrators and shipping them to India, it said in a statement. Sewa said that a planeload of medical equipment have reached New Delhi marking yet another milestone in its efforts to supply much-needed medical equipment to India to help the country fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Sandeep Khadkekar, vice president, Marketing & Fund Development, Sewa International, said, "I consider it to be a great privilege to be present here as a Sewa International representative at the San Bernardino Airport on this occasion to send oxygen concentrators to India by air." For this, Sewa partnered with Another Joy Foundation to help in transporting lifesaving supplies to India. Since its inception, Another Joy Foundation has been involved .

Hyderabad based NGO receives first consignment of 170 oxygen concentrators

Sahayata Trust formally began the distribution of over 400 oxygen concentrators and Covid-relief apparatus as the first consignment of 170 devices arrived from UK

Reaching out with food, oxygen & care: Endearing stories in the time of Covid

A UP girl who delivers oxygen to the needy on her scooty, an IAS-turned-actor who has launched 'OxyTaxi' for Covid patients and a social activist who feeds over 250 people on roadside in Madurai amid curfew, there are several heart-warming stories from across the country about people who are doing their bit to provide helping hand to the needy amid an unprecedented crisis. Watch the video

NGO in US raises $4.7 mn for Covid-19 relief; to ship 2184 O2 concentrators

An Indian-American non-profit body has raised nearly $4.7 million through social media towards Covid-19 relief efforts in India as the country battles a severe second wave of the pandemic

India's biggest fundraising event helps NGOs raise crores in funds

The event brings together hundreds of NGOs and their donors competing for rewards and recognition

Home ministry extends validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till May 31

MHA has extended the validity of registration certificates issued to NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, expiring between September 29, 2020 and May 31, 2021, till May 31 this year.

NGO to build 2,000 houses martyred soldiers' families in Maharashtra

Housing-focused charity Habitat for Humanity India will build around 2,000 houses for the families of the martyred soldiers this year in Maharashtra, the non-profit has said.

Media, NGO offices taken over by government in Nicaragua

Two media outlets and several non-governmental groups said that their offices were confiscated by government of President Ortega

How a Bengaluru NGO raised Rs 220 crore for fight against coronavirus

How GiveIndia's campaign to raise Rs 220 crore for Covid relief gathered a momentum of its own pulling in many much-maligned segments of society