The Income Tax Department has canceled the tax exemption status of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a renowned think tank in India. The cancellation comes after allegations of irregularities and non-compliance with tax regulations. In addition, the Ministry of Home Affairs had previously suspended CPR's FCRA license for 180 days. The suspension prevents CPR from receiving fresh foreign donations or utilizing existing foreign contributions without clearance from the ministry., Companies News, Times Now
Predictions of the demise of Indian democracy by American media and activists are exaggerated and reflect a narrow understanding of India’s history and complexity.
When India adopted parliamentary democracy post independence many countries doubted the country's potential, but today it is showing the mirror to the world, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has said.