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Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif to make historic debut at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025
Nairobi, March 12: Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to become the first all-Indian team in WRC as they compete in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), from March 20 to 23.
Senior USAID official directs remaining staff to shred, burn all documents: Report
Washington, DC, March 12: A senior official at USAID directed the agency's remaining staff to be present at the agency's now-former headquarters in Washington on Tuesday for an "all day" group effort to destroy documents that are present there, many of which include sensitive information, a report by Politico stated.
Teaser of Bhavana-starrer The Door released
Chennai, March 11: Well known director and producer Lingusamy on Tuesday released the teaser of director Jaiiddev's upcoming horror thriller 'The Door', featuring actor Bhavana in the lead.
Physical activity key to lower risk of death from heart disease in women with cancer
New York, March 10: Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity like walking may be key to warding off death risk among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, according to a study.
Kenya calls for accelerated action to empower women, girls amid challenges
Nairobi, March 8: Kenya on Saturday called for accelerated action to support women's empowerment and a renewed desire to help women and girls overcome the challenges ahead.
Israel deploys 3,000 police in Jerusalem for first friday of Ramadan
Tel Aviv, March 6: The Israeli Police said on Thursday that 3,000 officers would be deployed in Jerusalem for the first Friday of Ramadan as thousands of Muslims are expected to gather at the Temple Mount for morning prayers.
Israeli police on high alert ahead of 1st Friday prayers of Ramadan
Jerusalem, March 6: Israeli police plan to deploy approximately 3,000 officers across Jerusalem as the city prepares for the first Friday prayers of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the Old City, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
US: Divided Supreme Court rejects Trump administration's plea to freeze foreign aid
Washington DC, March 5: A divided Supreme Court of the US on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to keep billions of dollars in foreign aid approved by Congress frozen, CNN reported.
Turkey expects surge in cruise tourism for 2025
Ankara, March 5: Turkey is anticipating a significant boost in cruise tourism in 2025, with an increase in ship arrivals and passenger traffic, industry analysts predict.
IMF launches governance review in Kenya to address corruption, boost economic performance
Nairobi, March 4: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) began an official review of Kenya's corruption and governance issues, a senior Kenyan official said.
Bangladesh denies Trump's allegations of receiving USD 29 million fund for 'political' project
Dhaka, March 3: Bangladesh has denied US President Donald Trump's allegations of Dhaka receiving USD 29 million in funds to implement a 'controversial' project to strengthen the political landscape in Bangladesh.
Nepal's Rhino census becomes uncertain with suspension of USAID
Kathamandu, March 2: Nepal's rhino census conducted in an interval of every five years now faces an uncertain future with the suspension of USAID, one of the major donors for the project, by the Donald Trump administration.
International Elephant Health Care Workshop held in Kaziranga
Guwahati, March 2: To provide quality medical treatment and maintain best practices in the diagnosis and care of elephants, a two-day International Elephant Health Care Workshop was held in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.
Rajasthan: Abhaneri in Dausa to be developed as tourism destination
Jaipur, Feb 27: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari announced in the Assembly on Thursday that Abhaneri in Dausa will be developed as a tourism destination in the 2025-26 budget to promote rural and heritage tourism.
US Chief Justice briefly pauses judge's order on Trump administration to release foreign aid
Washington, DC, February 27: Chief Justice of the United States, John Roberts, on Wednesday (local time) briefly paused a midnight deadline for the Donald Trump administration to unfreeze nearly USD 2 billion in foreign aid payments, imposed by lower judge who found the administration had breached its ruling, The Hill reported.
AFC U20 Asia Cup: Australia set final clash vs Saudi Arabia with 2-0 win over Japan
Shenzhen, Feb 26: Australia delivered a powerful second-half performance to defeat Japan 2-0 in the AFC U20 Asian Cup, China 2025 semi-final at the Baoan Sports Centre Stadium on Wednesday, securing their place in the final against Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Now, companies to use data from genetic resources to contribute to biodiversity fund
Rome, Feb 25: In a major development under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Cali Fund for the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the use of Digital Sequence Information on Genetic Resources (DSI) -- the Cali Fund, which will receive contributions from private sector entities making commercial use of DSI, was launched on Tuesday.
South Korea to convert next-generation space rocket into reusable system
Seoul, Feb 25: South Korea plans to modify its next-generation space rocket into a reusable system and acquire such technology by 2035, the state-run space agency said on Tuesday.
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.
Over 1,600 USAID employees fired amid Trump administration reshuffling
Washington, Feb 24: The Donald Trump administration has announced the dismissal of over 1,600 employees from the US Agency for International Development (USAID), with additional staff placed on paid administrative leave.
Delhi Haj Committee Chairman Kausar Jahan organizes 'Mann Ki Baat' for female Haj pilgrims in Delhi
New Delhi, February 23: Chairperson of Delhi State Haj Committee, Kausar Jahan, on Sunday, organised the popular programme "Mann Ki Baat" of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Haj Manzil, the office of Delhi State Haj Committee, where she sat with the prospective female Haj pilgrims present at the Haj Committee and listened to the programme.
USAID funds flowed into economic projects in India in 2023-24, not voter turnout: Finance Ministry report
New Delhi, Feb 23: While US President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on USAID's funding in India, the annual report of the Nirmala Sitharaman-headed Finance Ministry shows that the assistance of $750 million provided by the US agency flowed into government projects linked to food, agriculture, rural development, energy and the environment during 2023-24.
It has become 'Jan-Jan ki baat: Delhi Haj Committee Chairman praises PM's Mann ki Baat
New Delhi, February 23: Delhi Haj Committee Chairman Kausar Jahan on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat program, terming it as a platform that connects directly with the people.
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 suggests India help US with elections after criticising USAID funding for India's elections
Washington DC, February 23: During his closing speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, US President Donald Trump criticised the USAID funding of USD 18 million funding for helping India with its elections.
Concerning and worrisome: Jaishankar on USAID funding allegations for 'voter turnout'
New Delhi, February 22: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Saturday expressed concern over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated USD 21 million for "voter turnout" in India.
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.
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma receives death threat from Dausa jail
Jaipur, February 22: A person currently lodged in Rajasthan's Dausa jail allegedly sent a death threat to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma over the phone, which prompted an investigation on how the convict got access to a phone and the state home minister saying that "prima facie looks like another officer inside the jail might be involved."
Preparations in full swing at Guwahati's Sarusajai Stadium for 'Jhumoir Binandini' event
Guwahati, February 22: Preparations are underway in full swing at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati ahead of the "Jhumoir Binandini" event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 24
Rajasthan CM receives death threat from prison again, probe underway
Jaipur, Feb 22: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has once again been targeted with a death threat originating from inside prison walls. This latest incident reportedly came from Shyalawas Jail in Dausa district, raising concerns about security breaches within the prison system.
'Shocking': VP Jagdeep Dhankhar on bid to rig Indian elections
New Delhi, Feb 21: Calling nationalism as every citizen's first religion, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday said he was shocked by the revelation about a foreign attempt to manipulate Indian elections and called for exposing those who colluded in such an attack on our democracy.
Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India's internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding
New Delhi, Feb 21: India on Friday said that relevant departments and agencies are looking into the information put out by the US administration about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) meddling in Indian elections and spending millions to influence voter turnout in the country.
Democratic process of country was sought to be modulated, V-P Dhankhar on USAID funding controversy
New Delhi, February 21: After US President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India and dubbed it 'kickbacks', Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday that he was "stunned" and said that the revelations of the Trump suggested that the "democratic process of this country was sought to be modulated" and "manipulated"
BJP disputes leading daily's fact-check on USAID funds for India, calls it cover-up
New Delhi, Feb 21: US President Donald Trump’s ‘revelations’ on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funds, particularly his reference to $21 million funding to India for voter turnout, triggered a political storm in the country with BJP and Congress engaging in a bitter barb exchange.
Trump terms $21 million USAID funds to India a 'kickback scheme', BJP demands probe
New Delhi, Feb 21: Continuing his tirade at the previous Biden administration over routing USAID funds for influencing elections and governance in foreign countries, US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his charge of $21 million money being pumped into India for ‘voter turnout’ with an intent to achieve alternate election results in 2024.
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.
MLAs should make proper use of iPads: Rajasthan Speaker
Jaipur, Feb 20: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani expressed his disappointment in the House on Thursday over the improper use of iPads installed on the desks of all MLAs.