Oppn calls FCRA Amendment Bill 'malafide, undemocratic'; BJP says 'in national interest'

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, in the Lok Sabha, calling the Bill 'malafide' and 'undemocratic'. While the BJP, in its defence, said the Bill aims to regulate foreign funding and is in 'national interest'.

Liquor policy case: Delhi HC issues notice to Kejriwal on ED plea

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenging his acquittal in complaint cases related to alleged non-compliance with summons in the excise policy money laundering matter.