FCRA Bill sent to JPC, Imran Khan access row, India rejects China's Arunachal claims

In this India Today video, anchor Gaurav Sawant brings you the latest developments from Parliament, Pakistan and the India-China border row. In this India Today video, anchor Gaurav Sawant brings you the latest developments from Parliament, Pakistan and the India-China border row. The Lok Sabha has referred the FCRA Amendment Bill to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed scrutiny after a heated debate in the House. The proposed legislation seeks to tighten oversight, transparency and compliance rules governing foreign contributions received by NGOs, trusts and associations in India. The government has defended the bill as a step towards greater accountability in the use of foreign funds, which stood at $2.67 billion in 2024-25. Opposition parties, however, have questioned the expanded regulatory powers and raised concerns over executive authority. India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has also rejected international criticism of the proposed FCRA changes, defending India's position on regulating foreign contributions. The video also highlights that in Pakistan, Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders have demanded access to former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. The PTI has warned of nationwide protests if its leaders and supporters continue to be denied access to the jailed former premier. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs has responded to China's objections over India's naming of 27 geographical locations in Arunachal Pradesh. India has firmly rejected Beijing's claims and reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of the country, amid continuing tensions along the Line of Actual Control.