Trump, BJP and India

USAID Funding Row: Trump’s $21M Claim Sparks BJP-Congress War, Jaishankar Calls It ‘Concerning’
A heated debate erupts over USAID funding in India after former US President Donald Trump alleged that $21 million was given to boost voter turnout. India's Finance Ministry counters the claim, stating the funds were allocated for agriculture,
Trump's '$21m for voter turnout' claim triggers political row in India
US President Donald Trump's remark that his country spent $21m to boost voter turnout in India's elections has triggered a political slugfest in the country. He made the remark days after a team led by Elon Musk said it had cancelled the payout as part of its crackdown on a US agency providing foreign aid.
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,
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.
'$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.
Pakistan destabilised by its animosity towards India: BJP's Anurag Thakur
Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur stated that India never harbored ill will towards Pakistan but highlighted that Pakistan ...
Can the new BJP government in Delhi deliver its freebies?
Delhi's BJP government faces challenges in fulfilling manifesto promises amid revenue concerns and high per capita income.
Kerala BJP leader P C George sent to 14-day judicial custody in hate speech case
The Kerala High Court had on Friday rejected George’s anticipatory bail plea, saying that he has violated the conditions of ...
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 ...
Kerala BJP leader PC George Surrenders Before Court In Hate Speech Case
The High Court rejected the BJP leader's anticipatory bail plea by stating that 'If granted bail in this case, people may ...
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25 cr poor people have been lifted out of poverty in last 10 years: BJP MP Anurag Thakur calls budget "roadmap for development"
Thakur emphasised that the Modi government has fulfilled its commitments over the last decade, lifting 25 crore Indians out of multidimensional poverty. This achievement is a significant step towards ...
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Catch BBC World Questions debate on India’s political future at Bengaluru
BBC World Questions will be bringing its renowned debate programme to Bengaluru on March 4. The programme seeks to “delve ...
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Kerala BJP leader surrenders after bail plea rejected in hate speech case
BJP leader PC George surrendered before a court in Kottayam, Kerala, in connection with a hate speech case registered against ...
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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.
'Broken seats not exclusive domain of Air India': Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar jabs IndiGo
He emphasised that these issues are not exclusive to Air India, referencing Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's recent ...
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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 ...
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Congress MLA Sanjay Awasthi slams BJP for misinformation on funding of Bilaspur railway project
Former Chief Parliamentary Secretary and Congress MLA Sanjay Awasthi on Monday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a ...