$21m US funding for 'voter turnout' triggers BJP attack on UPA, ex-CEC 'clarifies'
Sunday, 16 February 2025 BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.
US President Donald Trump defended the US decision to cancel $21M voter turnout funding for India, citing India’s high taxation and strong economy. The move, announced by Elon Musk-led DOGE, sparked backlash in India, with the ruling BJP criticizing Congress and linking the issue to foreign...
Sonia Gandhi has criticized the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, accusing the BJP government of centralizing power, commercializing education, and promoting.. IndiaTimes
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy praised the distribution of fine rice as a historic welfare scheme, stating it would feel like a daily festival for the poor. However,.. IndiaTimes
PM Modi's visit to the RSS memorial in Nagpur solidified BJP-RSS ties amid speculation about BJP's next president. Modi's interaction with RSS chief Mohan.. IndiaTimes
Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters in Bihar to re-elect the BJP-led NDA, emphasizing the development achieved under PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar. Shah.. IndiaTimes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress of fostering Naxalism due to decades-long policies in backward regions, neglecting tribal communities’ needs... IndiaTimes
The Congress party has moved a privilege motion against Union Home Minister Amit Shah for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Sonia Gandhi. Shah claimed.. IndiaTimes
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused Congress and its allies of using billionaire George Soros's funds to influence the 2024 Lok Sabha elections,.. IndiaTimes
The standoff between the Centre and opposition-led states over the release of funds under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and the PM SHRI scheme has escalated. The.. IndiaTimes
Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived in India for a two-day state visit, receiving a personal welcome from PM Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport, breaking protocol. The visit focuses on trade, investment, energy, and defense cooperation, with India seeking to strengthen ties. Talks will also cover regional security and India's LNG imports, as Qatar remains its top supplier. The visit includes meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and MoU signings, reflecting deepening India-Qatar relations.
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