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Sebi plans scheme for awareness on commodities derivatives

Markets regulators Sebi on Wednesday said it has formulated a scheme to spread awareness about commodities derivatives among farmers, manufacturers and cooperative groups.

May 31, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

'Pakeezah' actress Geeta Kapoor gets NOC, to be shifted to an old age home soon!

A day after veteran actress Geeta Kapoor, who is best remembered for her role in 'Pakeezah' was found in a sorry state and the pictures went viral on social media, it has now been reported that soon she will be shifted from the hospital to an old age home.

May 30, 2017, 17:29 PM IST

NGO calls for fast-track courts in medical negligence cases

The People for Better Treatment submitted a memorandum to the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) to seek amendment in the said Act of 1986 to check long delays in such cases.

May 28, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

Tanishaa Mukherji moots an NGO for tree planting

Actress Tanishaa Mukherji says that she plans to start an NGO dedicated to tree planting. She also urged people to feed people as she feels starvation is the biggest problem in the country.

May 19, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

Fight against HIV/AIDS: India's first free condom store launched – This is how you can order from #FreeCondomStore

On its 10th anniversary, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) launched India's first 'Free Condom Store', under which individuals, NGOs, government, private institutions and community-based organisations can order as many condoms as they want. 

Apr 28, 2017, 09:23 AM IST

Benjamin Netanyahu may cancel talks with German minister over NGO

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to cancel talks set for Tuesday with German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel over the visiting diplomat`s plan to also meet rights groups critical of Israel`s government.

Apr 25, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Taiwan NGO worker 'missing in China'

A Taiwanese NGO worker who promoted democracy in China has gone missing after entering the mainland earlier this month, authorities said.

Mar 24, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

India vs Australia: Aussie cricketers inspired by young women in Jharkhand

Australian players spent time in small groups hearing firsthand from the girls the challenges they have faced to get to where they are now with the help of Yuwa.

Mar 15, 2017, 10:27 AM IST

NGO organises Sion Fort trip for children fighting cancer

The NGO said it wants to draw the government's attention towards the cause so that the treatment of cancer in children is taken as a health priority in the country.

Mar 08, 2017, 12:28 PM IST

Supreme Court orders Centre to prosecute NGOs failing to explain expenditure

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Jan 10, 2017, 19:52 PM IST

Dia Mirza joins 'Save the Children' as Artist Ambassador!

The gorgeous beauty Dia Mirza, who celebrates her birthday today is known for lending her support to human causes. This time former beauty queen has joined hands with 'Save the Children' NGO. 

Dec 09, 2016, 16:27 PM IST

FIR filed against Zakir Naik; NIA raids 10 premises of Islamic Research Foundation

The NIA had named Zakir Naik, IRF, and others in an FIR registered under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on Friday.

Nov 19, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Zakir Naik's counsel to move tribunal against Centre's ban on NGO

The Centre has banned the Islamic Research Foundation for five years.

Nov 16, 2016, 10:46 AM IST

NGOs will no longer receive any foreign funds, says Home Ministry official

The registration of the 1,736 NGOs under Foreign Contribution Regulation Act expired after these organisations failed to submit required documents for renewal of their licence by November 8.

Nov 11, 2016, 20:51 PM IST

Tragic! Teen girl dies after 64-day fast for community ritual; NGO demands probe

According to police, a case would be filed after a preliminary inquiry into the incident, as of now, an entry had been made in the general dairy.

Oct 09, 2016, 01:45 AM IST

OLX, Gurgaon Police join hands to create awareness on ''Cybercrime''

India`s number one online classifieds OLX has announced its initiative to increase cybercrime awareness among different sections of the society in association with Cyber Peace Foundation.

Sep 30, 2016, 19:04 PM IST

SC takes serious view of mushrooming NGOs, many not paying tax

With the government cracking the whip on NGOs for alleged violation of foreign funding rules, the Supreme Court has also taken a serious view of mushrooming of about 30 lakh such bodies across the country and many of them not filing Income Tax returns for years.

Sep 15, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Why is Congress taking donations from Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation? - Part II

Controversial Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik's NGO IRF donated Rs. 50 Lacs to Rajiv Gandhi trust and the controversy arises on the issue when the matter came to public's notice.

Sep 10, 2016, 20:19 PM IST

Why is Congress taking donations from Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation?

Controversial Islamic televangelist Zakir Naik's NGO IRF donated Rs. 50 Lacs to Rajiv Gandhi trust and the controversy arises on the issue when the matter came to public's notice.

Sep 10, 2016, 20:18 PM IST

FCRA licence to Zakir Naik's NGO: Four officials of Home Ministry suspended for 'irregularities'

Four officials of the Home Ministry were Thursday night suspended for their alleged goof-up in renewing the FCRA licence of the NGO of Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, who is under the scanner of security agencies for his alleged radical views.

Sep 01, 2016, 23:23 PM IST