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European diplomats targeted by Russian phishing campaign promising fancy wine tasting

APT29 is targeting diplomats with a new backdoor, luring them with the promise of fine wine tasing.

TechRadar

Samsung is expanding its brick-and-mortar repair network across the US

Samsung is opening 300 additional US stores for phone repairs.

Android Central

Crypto Wallet Drainer Posed As Calculator On Google Play Store, Stole $70K: Researchers

Crypto scammers have once again stepped up their game, as a recent report revealed that bad actors launched a malicious app that passed Google Play Store's verification process by making the app look like a multi-function calculator.

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Cyberattacks are more common than ever - and these are the fields being hit the most

Cyberattacks are significantly up year-on-year, with one industry being particularly vulnerable.

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‘My vote snatched’: How to win India’s election without a single vote

Some opposition candidates have claimed they have withdrawn under pressure. Other nominations have been rejected.

Al Jazeera

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

The Hindu

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

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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

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

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

‘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

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

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.

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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

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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

Chicago Sun-Times

Big catch in Green Bay (ahem, smallmouth bass)

Dan Blaszinski caught his biggest smallmouth bass of the year from Green Bay on Frday.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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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…

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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