Trump ramps up attack over USAID funds to India

USAID’s $750 Million Funds For 7 Projects In India: Here’s What They Are
The Finance Ministry has revealed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funded seven projects in India worth USD 750 million in the financial year 2023-24. Notably, none of these projects were related to enhancing voter turnout,
New Delhi says it is looking into 'deeply troubling' information about USAID activities in India
Indian authorities are looking into "deeply troubling" information about U.S. governmental activity in the country, New Delhi said on Friday, after President Donald Trump suggested that a U.S. government agency had spent money trying to influence Indian elections.
'They take advantage of us pretty good': Trump questions alleged USAID funding to India again
US President Trump criticized USAID's $18 million funding to aid India's elections, questioning why such efforts aren’t made to boost voter turnout in
‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look”
Did US Really Fund India’s Elections? The 'Truth' Behind The $21 Million USAID Controversy
The Trump administration cancelled a $21 million USAID grant for alleged voter turnout in India, prompting accusations from the ruling BJP. However, the grant was actually intended for Bangladesh.
‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up
The Indian government is investigating USAID's election-related funding, calling it "deeply troubling" amid concerns of foreign interference.
Trump’s remarks on $21 million USAID fund to India ‘deeply troubling’: MEA, Randhir Jaiswal
India on Feb 21 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.
USAID funding row escalates | Kickback claim raises concern in India
Days after the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced on February 16 that it had “cancelled” USAID funding of “$21 million for voter turnout in India”, the Ministry of External Affairs Friday described it as “very deeply troubling”,
'Deeply Troubling, Agencies Looking Into It': MEA On $21 Million USAID Funding For India
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the revelations about USAID funding for certain activities in the country are deeply troubling and have led to concerns about foreign interference in its internal affairs.
USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24, but no 'voter turnout' projects: Finance Ministry report
Since its inception in 1951, USAID has provided over $17 billion in economic assistance to India, supporting more than 555 projects across various sectors.
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USAID Funded 7 Projects In India Worth $750 Million In FY24 But Not For 'Voter Turnout': FinMin Report
US President Donald Trump repeatedly said USAID under the previous administration led by Joe Biden allocated $21 million in ...
USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 not related to voter turnout: Govt
Amid a raging political controversy over USAID's alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of ...
USAID funding row: Congress says PM, EAM must answer why govt silent despite Trump ‘insulting’ India
The BJP has rejected all such allegations of the Congress and called Rahul Gandhi a "traitor", accusing him of colluding with ...
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 ...
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USAID funded 7 projects worth $750 million in India in FY24, no link to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry
The report also revealed that USAID committed USD 97 million (around Rs 825 crore) during the fiscal year toward these ...
USAID row: 'Why govt silent despite Trump insulting India?' asks Congress, demands answer from PM
The opposition party has demanded a white paper on the funds received in India from developmental agencies, aid mechanisms ...
Trump calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest
Trump criticised the $21 million in USAID funding for India’s voter turnout. He raised concerns about transparency and ...