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Yamini Aiyar steps down as Centre for Policy Research head

Yamini Aiyar, director and CEO of Centre for Policy Research (CPR), has resigned; CPR board announces Srinivas Chokkakula, CPR senior fellow and Ministry of Jal Shakti Research Chair, will replace her

Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

Over 20,000 FCRA licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu | Data

FCRA Licence: Over 20,000 Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licences cancelled till date, most from Tamil Nadu

Act of cowardice by a thin-skinned govt.: Congress on cancellation of CPR’s FCRA licence

Act of cowardice by a thin-skinned govt.: Congress on cancellation of CPR’s FCRA licence

The Congress criticizes the Modi government for cancelling the FCRA licence of Centre for Policy Research, calling it a petty and cowardly act.

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Year after suspension of licence, Modi govt cancels CPR’s FCRA registration

The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research, The Hindu reported.

Morning Digest | Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research; Iran attacks alleged militant bases in Pakistan, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 17, 2024

Home Ministry cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research

The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of Centre for Policy Research has been cancelled by the Union Home Ministry

I-T dept revokes tax exemption status of 4 NGOs, letters to two mention protests against Adani

The Income Tax department has revoked the tax exemption status of four non-government organisations – Oxfam India, CARE India, Legal Initiative for Forest and Environment, and Environics Trust, Newslaundry learned from sources and top officials linked to these organisations. The tax exemption was reportedly revoked about two weeks ago.

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What do the home lands of India’s ST communities look like? | Explained

What do the home lands of India’s ST communities look like? | Explained

India's 705 Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities, making up 8.6% of the population, live in 26 States and 6 U.Ts. Article 244 is the single most important constitutional provision for STs. It applies to 10 States, but 59% of STs remain outside its purview, denied rights under laws applicable to Scheduled…

Centre for Policy Research loses tax exemption status

Centre for Policy Research loses tax exemption status

The Income Tax Department has cancelled the tax exemption status of the Centre for Policy Research

Government suspends Centre for Policy Research’s FCRA licence

Government suspends Centre for Policy Research’s FCRA licence

The central government has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence of the Centre for Policy Research, Economic Times reported today. CPR is a non-profit think tank which examines and researches government policies

Who funds CPR, the ‘centrist’ think tank under Income Tax scanner?

Who funds CPR, the ‘centrist’ think tank under Income Tax scanner?

The Centre for Policy Research, which has recently come under the tax scanner for alleged irregularities in funding, prides itself on staying true to its “non-partisan” and “independent” values. Since its inception in 1973, the think tank has undertaken studies on almost every topic under the sun, and its academic…

Two think tanks, charity body face tax ‘survey’

Two think tanks, charity body face tax ‘survey’

Centre for Policy Research, Oxfam India, Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation face action over alleged irregularities

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