India Inc donations via electoral trusts surged after bonds nixed
Saturday, 18 January 2025 Prudent Electoral Trust saw corporate donations surge to Rs 1,075.7 crore in 2023-24, tripling from the previous year after the Supreme Court scrapped the electoral bonds scheme. Major donors included Arcelor, DLF, and Maruti Suzuki. BJP received Rs 723.8 crore, followed by Congress with Rs 156.4 crore. Triumph Electoral Trust and others also saw significant contributions.
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United States reaffirmed its unwavering support for India’s fight against terrorism during a crucial visit by a multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. In Washington, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized the India-U.S. strategic partnership, especially in the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce acknowledged bilateral talks with both Indian and Pakistani delegations, reiterating support for peace and counterterrorism. Trump’s hint at Kashmir mediation was also addressed—though India strongly rejected any third-party involvement in its internal matters.
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