BJP, India and USAID

Why India’s Ruling BJP Is Celebrating Trump’s Crackdown on USAID
Trump’s claims that USAID funding in India went toward boosting voter turnout triggered a political firestorm in India.
Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war
US President Donald Trump once again hit out at the now cancelled $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout' in India, calling it a “kickback scheme”.
USAID funds for India or Bangladesh? BJP, Congress spar over new report
The alleged USAID grant to India has rocked the political corridors since Donald Trump hinted that the funds might have been used to interfere in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has got yet another opportunity to corner the Opposition in India over the USAID row after US President Donald Trump claimed for the fourth time that $21 million was spent by the Biden administration to improve voter turnout in the South Asian country.
India's Political Storm Explodes As Trump Exposes $21M USAID 'Scam', BJP & Congress in All-Out War
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited fresh political tensions in India after calling the now-cancelled $21 million USAID grant for "voter turnout" in India a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC,
'$21 million going to my friend PM Modi': US President Donald Trump fixates on fund to India for third day in a row
US President Donald Trump criticized $21 million funding for voter turnout in India and $29 million to strengthen Bangladesh's political landscape. He questioned the allocation of such substantial amounts abroad while similar efforts could be prioritized in the US.
India News Live Today February 24, 2025: BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely sworn in as pro-tem speaker
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How a false DOGE claim ignited a political firestorm in India
Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service said last week it had canceled a $21 million program for “voter turnout” in India. The Post ...
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal calls for a National religious tourism policy
Khandelwal firmly stated that a National Religious Tourism Policy would not only establish India as a global spiritual tourism hub but also contribute significantly to the socio-economic development ...
Broken seats not exclusive to Air India: Punjab BJP chief raps IndiGo for broken seat, slams 'Chalta Hai' attitude of airlines
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar highlights safety concerns after encountering a broken seat on a Chandigarh-Delhi IndiGo flight ...
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India's Modi uses mega Hindu festival to burnish credentials
The quest of millions seeking salvation at the world's largest religious festival has also been a golden opportunity for ...
Elon Musk's DOGE Flags $21 Million For "Voter Turnout In India", BJP Responds
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US ...
India News Highlights: Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over "inability to govern Manipur", questions Modi’s responsibility, peace plan
India News Highlights: "The imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur is a belated admission by the BJP of their complete ...
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A Subtle Power Grab in India
With a constitutional amendment that would transform elections, Narendra Modi wants to realize his vision of a centralized ...