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Govt should bring out white paper on USAID’s support in India over decades: Congress

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) Amid a row over alleged funding by USAID for raising voter turnout in India, the Congress on Thursday demanded that the Indian government should bring out a white paper on the US agency’s support to both governmental and non-governmental institutions in India over the decades. The Congress also dubbed US President Donald Trump’s claims related to USAID as “nonsensical”. The opposition party’s assertion comes after President Donald Trump questioned the purpose of providing USD 21 million to India for “voter turnout”. “Why do we need to spend USD 21 million for voter turnout in India?

Trump’s freeze on USAID could give China an opening on the world stage

WASHINGTON, February 20, 2025 (AP) — President Donald Trump’s restrictions on foreign aid and targeting of a key agency funding programs around the world may be offering an opening to America’s biggest adversary — China. From the dismantling of the USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) to quitting international groups, Trump’s drastic “America First” moves have raised concerns among some lawmakers and experts about whether the U.S. is ceding global influence to its rivals, especially at a time when Washington is fretting over Beijing’s growing clout at the cost to American interests. Foreign assistance offered the U.S. a source of

Outrage over Indian YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia raises social media regulation concerns

NEW DELHI, February 20, 2025 (AP) — A famous YouTuber in India is facing public outrage and a police investigation after he made an allegedly obscene remark on a YouTube show, raising questions about freedom of speech in a country where digital creators in the past have come under fire for their content. The controversy began last week when social media influencer and YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made remarks to a participant on a comedy show about his parents’ personal relationship. The joke was quickly condemned by social media users, public figures and political leaders. Multiple police complaints were filed against

Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister

New Delhi, Feb 20 (PTI) BJP’s debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister on Thursday in a grand show of strength that marks the party’s return to power in the city after more than 26 years. Along with Gupta, Parvesh Verma, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Kapil Mishra, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra and Pankaj Singh were also administered the oath of office by Lt Governor V K Saxena. The ceremony at the historic Ramlila Ground was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the top BJP brass and NDA chief ministers. Gupta is Delhi’s fourth woman

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