NGO Oversight in India: A Joint Parliamentary Committee will hold its first meeting Sept. 18 on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, with officials briefing members on tighter rules for NGOs and foreign funding—an issue the opposition says targets minority-run institutions. Funding Pressure on Rights Groups: Outright International reports 90% of LGBTQ and intersex rights groups worldwide have lost funding since Jan. 2025, with many pointing to U.S. government-linked sources after a broad foreign aid freeze. Environmental Accountability: Alberta landowners, backed by Ecojustice, are suing the Alberta Energy Regulator over alleged underfunding of orphan well cleanup, arguing the regulator improperly lets government set the industry levy. Nonprofit Finance Snapshots (U.S. cities): IRS Form 990 rankings show some local nonprofits relying heavily on government grants—e.g., St. Cloud’s Reach-Up Inc (97.6%) and Detroit’s Lakeridge Village Inc and Barnabas International (100%). Conservation & Advocacy: BirdLife International says 45% of migratory bird species are in decline, urging stronger cross-border flyway protection. Community & Service: On the 25th 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 Day and partners organized large-scale volunteer giving, including meal packing for veterans.