India, USAID and Trump

Trump criticizes USAID funding for India, sparks diplomatic tensions
US President Donald Trump has criticized the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly allocating funds to interfere in India's electoral process, questioning why American taxpayers' money was being sent to the country.
USAID funded 7 projects in India not related to voter turnout: Govt
The Finance Ministry's annual report has revealed that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in India during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The projects,
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.
‘Deeply troubling’: New Delhi on USAID funding election-related activity in India
Randhir Jaiswal said many Indian government agencies and several ministries have worked with USAID, and all of them are looking into this issue
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.
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 ...
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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 ...
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7 projects worth $750 million implemented through USAID in India, reveals Finance Ministry report
Amid debates over USAID's funding in India, the latest annual report from the Finance Ministry reveals that the $750 million ...
USAID Row: Congress Questions PM, EAM's Silence On India's 'Insult' By Trump, BJP Calls Rahul Gandhi 'Traitor'
Congress has demanded a white paper on the funds received in India from developmental agencies, aid mechanisms and ...
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 ...
USAID allocates USD 750 million for 7 projects in India in FY24, no funding for 'voter turnout': FinMin report
USAID allocated USD 750 million for seven projects in India in FY24, focusing on sectors like agriculture, health, and ...
Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 million given to India to help with elections
President Trump criticises Biden administration for allocating $18 million to India for elections, accusing India of taking ...
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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 ...
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 ...
USAID funded seven projects in India in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report
USAID funded $750 million in projects in India, sparking political controversy and accusations of foreign interference in ...