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USAID did not use government channel to finance political projects in Bangladesh, official says
Dhaka, February 25: USAID had avoided normal government official channel to finance USD 29 million to implement a controversial project to strengthen political landscape in Bangladesh, a senior government NGO Affairs official said.
Fight over USAID funding: Cong claims 7 projects got grant, BJP calls it 'theatrics to hide beneficiaries'
New Delhi, Feb 24: The raging row over USAID funding to India for 'voter turnout' has kicked up a political storm, with Congress and BJP taking turns to potshots at each other over the 'beneficiaries'. Congress called it another 'jumla' to mislead and misguide the nation while BJP has snapped back, accusing the former of colluding with foreign forces to conspire against country.
Hungary's Orban vows probe into US-funded 'Pseudo-Civil' organisations
Budapest, Feb 23: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that his government will send a commissioner to the US to gather information on American funds flowing to Hungary's "pseudo-civil public organisations."
Trump administration's information on USAID is 'concerning': EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, Feb 22: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that the information given by the administration of US President Donald Trump regarding USAID is 'concerning'
Congress accuses US Prez and BJP of misleading public on USAID funding, demands white paper
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Congress party has intensified its attack on the BJP and US President Donald Trump, accusing both of brazenly lying about USAID funding to India.
Trump statement proves Leftists, Cong were working with foreign forces: Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi, Feb 21 : Union Minister for Food, Public Distribution, and Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, claimed on Friday that former US President Donald Trump’s remarks regarding election funding to India and the subsequent halting of this aid, prove that the Leftists and Congress were working with foreign forces to interfere in the nation’s election process.
Deeply troubling, says MEA on US administration's information on funding in India
New Delhi, February 21: India on Friday said that the United States' administration's information regarding funding in India is "deeply troubling" and has led to concerns regarding foreign interference in India's internal affairs.
How foreign funding drove a systematic push to shape 2024 polls seeking alternate results in India
New Delhi, Feb 20: The debate surrounding foreign influence on elections in India has drawn attention to the role of USAID funding, particularly its link to NGOs and media outlets with alleged ties to political agendas in the country. According to various sources, the funding patterns and its apparent shift during different governmental tenures have raised questions about the external and direct impact on politics in India.
They have a lot more money: Trump questions USD 21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Washington DC, February 19: Following the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decision to cancel USD 21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India', President Donald Trump said that India, with its growing economy and high taxation rates, did not need such financial support.