$21m US funding for 'voter turnout' triggers BJP attack on UPA, ex-CEC 'clarifies'
Sunday, 16 February 2025 BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.
US President Donald Trump defended the US decision to cancel $21M voter turnout funding for India, citing India’s high taxation and strong economy. The move, announced by Elon Musk-led DOGE, sparked backlash in India, with the ruling BJP criticizing Congress and linking the issue to foreign...
Tel Aviv Protest: Over 40,000 Israelis flooded the streets of Tel Aviv in a massive protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plan to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar. The move has sparked outrage, with former Mossad chief Tamir Pardo warning that Netanyahu poses a “clear and present danger” to Israel’s security. Protesters accuse the government of abandoning national interests for political survival. As tensions rise and Israel resumes airstrikes in Gaza, critics fear Netanyahu is using war as a tool to strengthen his grip on power. Will this political crisis escalate further? Stay tuned for the latest updates.
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