INDIA
Ex-USAID India Chief Under Scrutiny for $21 Million Voter Turnout Funding Controversy, Veena Reddy
They were in response to an announcement made by the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under billionaire Elon Musk of plans for budget trimming. Cut among the expenditure were the $21 million reserved for "voter turnout in India."
China Acknowledges India's Growing Influence and Power in Asia
"India has become the 3rd most powerful and influential nation in Asia, following the US and China," Yu Jing, Chinese Embassy spokesperson in India, wrote on X, citing Australia's Sydney-based Lowy Institute's 2024 Asia Power Index.
Rishi Sunak Praises PM Modi’s Vision for India: ‘Always Exciting to Hear'
Sunak and his family met PM Modi in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, engaging in an in-depth discussion on various topics.
Prayagraj DM Dismisses Rumors of Maha Kumbh Date Extension
In an interview with IANS, DM Mandhad requested people not to believe rumours unless a public statement is given by the administration or government.
Tension at Odisha University After Nepalese Student's Suicide; KP Sharma Oli Takes Notice
The university officials have now invited the Nepali students to come back to campus and resume their studies.
Sanjeev Sanyal Reveals USAID's Role in Running India's National Family Health Survey Since the 1990s
In a post on X social media platform, Sanyal said that USAID “effectively ran India's National Family Health Survey (NFHS) from the 1990s till it was stopped two years ago”.
PM Modi Extends Special Welcome to Qatar Amir at Airport
The two leaders met with a warm embrace, signifying the special relationship between both countries. “A special gesture for a special friend! PM Narendra Modi welcomed HH Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, at the airport, as he arrived in New Delhi on his second State visit to India. The visit will further strengthen the bonds of India-Qatar partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X.
Sam Pitroda Urges Against Viewing China as an Enemy, Calls Threat 'Blown Out of Proportion'
India must alter its mindset about China and move away from the perception that China is an enemy, Pitroda told IANS in an exclusive interview. He stressed that India-China relations must be viewed in a more pragmatic way.
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR; No Casualties Reported
According to The National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at around 5:36 a.m. and it had a Richter scale value of 4.0. Five km below the surface, the centre of the earthquakes was located.
New Delhi Station Tragedy: Railways Denies Platform Change or Cancellation of Special Trains
The accident happened around 9:15 p.m. on the staircase connecting platforms 14 and 15, where a huge crowd had gathered to catch trains to Prayagraj as part of the current Maha Kumbh.
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