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 The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained The FCRA registration of prominent NGOs CPR and WVI has been cancelled for alleged violations and misuse of funds. The Hindu · Jan 23, 2024
Democratic backsliding: On the state wielding the FCRA as a weapon Shutting off the finances of civil society organisations on flimsy grounds is a textbook example of civil liberties erosion The Hindu · Jan 21, 2024
Centre for Policy Research | Wrath of the state The Indian government's suspension and subsequent cancellation of the FCRA licence of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has severely impacted its finances and hindered research and independent judgment in the country, despite the CPR's non-profit, non-partisan dedication to conducting high-quality research for better policies and public discourse in India. The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024
‘Operations forced to halt entirely’: Oxfam tells Delhi HC, seeking FCRA licence renewal Oxfam India told the Delhi High Court today that its “operations have virtually been forced to halt” after the central government refused to renew its Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licence, The Indian Express reported. Newslaundry · Jan 18, 2024
Morning Digest | India backs Iran, cites its position on terrorism; Kejriwal likely to skip 4th ED summons in Delhi excise case, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 18, 2024 The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
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. Newslaundry · Jan 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 The Hindu · Jan 16, 2024
Civil society under siege, in India The last bastion and ray of hope for India’s democracy is its civic space, but it is under serious threat The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024
CISF jawan performs CPR, saves unconscious passenger at Delhi's Nehru Place Metro Station NEW DELHI: A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) jawan came to the rescue when a 60-year-old man fell unconscious at Nehru Place metro station in Delhi on Thursday. The Times of India · Nov 24, 2023
Big catch in Green Bay (ahem, smallmouth bass) Dan Blaszinski caught his biggest smallmouth bass of the year from Green Bay on Frday. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 6, 2023
Indian Red Cross Society signs MoU with NCC for rendering better services in Andhra Pradesh IRCS & NCC sign MoU to extend services to needy during emergencies in AP. 1.6 lakh NCC cadets to be enrolled as Youth Red Cross Volunteers. Training to be imparted in first aid, CPR, disaster relief, blood donation & ecological balance. MoU 1st of its kind in AP. The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Innovators share what helped convince them to take climate action As part of covering climate change we've heard from a number of the doers. Here are a few of those innovators and influencers' thoughts and what motivated them to make a change in their communities. WEKU · Oct 7, 2023
Over Rs 22 cr foreign funds under freeze after MHA action, confident of legal relief: CPR More than Rs 22 crore in foreign funds has been “under freeze” at the Centre for Policy Research, according to the Delhi-based think tank’s latest annual report. The freeze emanates from the suspension of CPR’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in February this… Newslaundry · Oct 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023 Boy blocked from school over Gadsden flag badge prompts debate over its meaning The yellow ‘don’t tread on me’ flag is up for debate again centuries after it arose in the American Revolution
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023 HC asks Centre to respond to plea by NGO challenging suspension of FCRA licence CPR challenges Centre's suspension of its FCRA licence; HC asks Centre to decide on CPR's plea for release of 25% of frozen funds by Sept 5; Centre asked for records & replies which were given on May 15; HC asked to release funds as interim measure to enable NGO to…
Newslaundry · Jul 17, 2023 Layoffs, pay cuts: Inside CPR’s ‘financial crisis’ after FCRA funds, tax exemption axed The Centre for Policy Research has downsized its staff by 75 percent. Its faculty members — including fellows and senior fellows — have taken “massive pay cuts” ranging from 50 percent to full. The think tank had come under the income tax department’s tax scanner and faces a “serious financial…
Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023 Youngsters collect awards for success in Balloch Fun Run Almost 400 children took part in the event at Balloch Park last month, with event sponsors CPR Resurfacing holding a presentation to recognise the three schools that had the most participants compared to their school roll.
The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023 Former civil servants express concern over FCRA renewal problems of nonprofits A group of former civil servants have expressed concern on the “negative” approach of the Central government over the renewal of FCRA licenses of certain NGOs
Newslaundry · Jul 5, 2023 IT department cancels Centre for Policy Research’s tax exemption status: Report The Income Tax department has revoked the tax exemption status granted to the Centre for Policy Research, the Hindu reported yesterday.
The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023 Centre for Policy Research loses tax exemption status The Income Tax Department has cancelled the tax exemption status of the Centre for Policy Research
TechRadar · May 17, 2023 Your home or office router could be under attack from a dangerous new Chinese malware Malware found on TP-Link routers belonging to European foreign affairs entities.
Laptop · May 15, 2023 New nasty Android malware can steal your 2FA codes — is your phone affected? Check Point Research, a cybersecurity investigative team, discovered a new malware called FluHorse that mimics legit applications and steals users' 2FA codes.
Newslaundry · Mar 1, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 Catholic church defends school’s firing of teacher because she’s gay The Archdiocese said Maggie Barton “intend[ed] to persist in violating [of] the standards she previously agreed to uphold”