Government Efficiency News - Latest Updates & Headlines
The Third eye: Trump's quick fix for administrative reforms
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has in his second term, made reforms in federal governance a key component of his MAGA drive. He has established a new department- the Department of Government Efficiency(DOGE)- under his closest confidant Elon Musk and given him a free hand in downsising the various wings of the federal government.
Bihar Minister orders strict action against underperforming officials
Patna, April 2: Bihar Revenue and Land Reforms Minister Sanjay Saraogi on Wednesday ordered strict action against officials failing to perform in revenue-related matters, particularly mutation cases.
Protesters target 277 Tesla locations in US over Elon Musk's government role, demand resignation
Washington, DC, March 30: Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.
The more we talk about it, the more it will be taken forward: Varun Sharma supports 'One Nation One Election' initiative
New Delhi, March 26: Actor Varun Sharma has voiced his support for the 'One Nation One Election' initiative, urging people to educate themselves about the proposal.
PM Modi's model of DOGE stopped Rs 5 lakh crore wastage in India
New Delhi, March 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently pointed out in his interview with popular American podcaster Lex Fridman, that he has already implemented measures for government efficiency by preventing the wastage of social welfare funds in India much like the goal that is envisaged in President Donald Trump's DOGE programme just introduced in the US.
US President Trump to buy Tesla car as mark of support for Elon Musk
Washington DC, March 11: US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) endorsed his support for the Head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), Elon Musk, saying that he would buy a brand new Tesla the following morning.
Elon Musk at White House with Little X; Dad-son duo greet media upon arrival
Washington DC, March 3: Tesla CEO and Head of Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Elon Musk and United States President Donald Trump reached the White House late on Sunday night (local time). Musk accompanied by his mother Maye were earlier guests of the President at his estate in Mar-a-Lago Florida.
USAID workers take personal belongings from headquarters in Washington after DOGE layoffs
Washington, DC, February 28: US Agency for International Development workers were allowed to briefly re-enter the headquarters in Washington on Thursday to take their personal belongings, ABC News reported. USAID staffers said they were disheartened after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) laid them off or put them on leave.
Tech support: Elon Musk says he is fixing US govt computer systems
Washington DC, February 27: Elon Musk, an adviser to President Donald Trump and the head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), while speaking at Trump's first Cabinet meeting said he was a "tech support," and donned a T-Shirt that said 'tech support' and a cap that said 'Make America Great Again', a tagline used by Republicans.
Fake AI video of Donald Trump kissing Elon Musk's feet plays out at US Govt building
Washington DC February 25: A deep fake video made using artificial intelligence (AI) graphically showing US President Trump rubbing and kissing Elon Musk's feet played on television screens in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building, in an apparent mocking of the two men's relationship, the Hill reported.
Kash Patel, others leading sensitive agencies defy Musk on plan for mass firings
New York, Feb 24: US domestic intelligence head Kash Patel and other top government officials in sensitive areas are defying Elon Musk, telling employees to ignore the billionaire businessman's order to send five bullet-pointed responses about their work the previous week or be fired.
Elon Musk: Potential to increase actual dollars received by citizens & better healthcare
Washington DC February 24: The directive from the Trump Administration asking federal asking federal employees what they worked on last week has run into opposition from several government agencies, reported CNN.
US federal staff asked to report last week's work via email by Monday or resign
Washington, Feb 23: US federal government employees received an email late Saturday asking them to summarise their work accomplishments from the previous week by Monday night or risk losing their jobs, media reported.
Elon Musk, joined by Argentine President Javier Milei, wields chainsaw at CPAC
Washington DC, February 21: Tech billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday, holding a chainsaw to emphasise his campaign for reducing the federal budget and workforce through President Donald Trump's proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) panel, The Hill reported.
Trump, Musk do joint interview on media attempts to separate them President Musk headline not working
Washington DC, February 15: In an exclusive joint interview set to air on FOX News on February 18, US President Donald Trump has panned attempts by media of trying to create tension between him and the billionaire DOGE chief Elon Musk and said the efforts are not working.
PM Modi talks 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' with Musk, US reforms head (Ld)
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday discussed India's reforms with Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of Tesla and SpaceX and a key advisor to President Donald Trump.
Musk, his son 'X' join Donald Trump in Oval Office as DOGE executive order is signed
Washington DC, February 12: Tech billionaire Elon Musk, accompanied by his four-year-old son X, was seen in the Oval Office alongside Donald Trump as the US President signed an executive order to continue downsizing the federal workforce.
All departments in Andhra Pradesh to adopt e-office system by February-end
Amaravati, Feb 11: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed that all departments must fully adopt the e-office system by the end of February.
Musk criticises US govt payment systems, highlights alleges USD 100 billion fraud annually
Washington, DC, February 9: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, on Sunday voiced strong concerns about the US government's payment systems, revealing troubling 'inefficiencies' and potential 'fraud' worth over USD 100 billion every year.
US Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Treasury Dept payment system
Washington DC, February 8: A federal judge, citing a risk of "irreparable harm," has temporarily restricted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system, CNN reported.
US Treasury Department assures security of payment system after backlash over Musk's DOGE access
Washington DC, February 5: The US Department of the Treasury on Tuesday clarified that it is neither halting nor denying federal spending and remains committed to protecting the nation's payment infrastructure, according to a report by the New York Times.
USAID headquarters closed on Monday, Musk says aid agency should be 'shut down'
Washington, Feb 3: Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who heads an agency entrusted by US President Donald Trump to increase the efficiency of the federal government, said on Monday that he wants to shut down US Agency for International Development (USAID), an autonomous body of the State Department that is one of the world's largest official aid agencies and accounts for more than half of US foreign assistance.
Elon Musk dubs USAID criminal organization, says time for it to die
Washington, DC, February 3: American tech billionaire Elon Musk has called United States Agency for International Development (USAID) a "criminal organization" and said that it is "time for it to die."
US President Donald Trump signs order establishing Department of Government Efficiency
Washington, DC, January 21: US President Donald Trump has signed executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency to implement the President's DOGE Agenda, by modernizing federal technology and software to enhance governmental efficiency and productivity.
Indian-origin Ramaswamy withdraws from Trump's 'DOGE'
Washington DC, January 21: Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will no longer co-head the Department of Government Efficiency with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the former announced hours after US President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday (local time).