'Nobody knows what's going on there': US President Donald Trump calls $21 million fund to India 'kickback scheme'
Friday, 21 February 2025 US President Donald Trump has accused the allocation of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India as a 'kickback scheme.' The BJP echoed these claims, alleging the funds were used to support 'deep-state assets' in India. GOP leaders are calling for an investigation to determine if the Congress party benefited from these kickbacks.
In a recent statement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expressed confidence that a peace deal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is "pretty close." As the war enters its fourth year, Leavitt emphasized that the Trump administration is committed to resolving the crisis swiftly. She...
The Pentagon has confirmed the long-anticipated test date for Trump's billion-dollar "Golden Dome" missile defense system—just weeks before the 2028 election. Announced in May, Trump’s campaign-era promise aims to create a space-based shield against missile threats. The timing raises eyebrows, with defense experts questioning if this is military strategy or political theater. Led by Gen. Michael Guetlein and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the program faces tight deadlines, scaling challenges, and skyrocketing costs. With $25B already allocated, the pressure to deliver—both technically and politically—is mounting.
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The India US Tariffs dispute deepens as Donald Trump announces a 25% duty on Indian imports, coupled with penalties over New Delhi’s continued oil and arms trade with Russia. While India has not officially responded, markets are jittery and economists warn of a possible dent to India's GDP. The India US Tariffs have sparked fears of a wider trade war and raised questions about future diplomacy. Industry veteran Marutha Bharati, with 25 years of experience in international shipping, joins us on Oneindia to break down how the India US Tariffs could reshape the business landscape between the two nations. Watch this insightful conversation between Marutha Bharathi from US and Oneindia’s Pankaj Mishra.
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Russia has ramped up its assault on Ukraine after former President Trump issued a final nuclear warning. In a fiery response, President Putin confirmed the deployment of Oreshnik ballistic missiles capable of reaching U.S. cities. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has now escalated into a dangerous Trump vs Putin showdown, with nuclear threats, drone attacks in Crimea, and soaring casualties in Kyiv. As fears of a NATO-Russia confrontation grow, the global community watches nervously. Trump, meanwhile, has commissioned new nuclear submarines—signaling a chilling new phase of geopolitical warfare.
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Addressing a public rally in Kashi, Prime Minister Modi called the PM-Kisan scheme a testament to the BJP government's honest delivery, highlighting how ₹3.75 lakh crore was directly transferred to farmers without any cuts or commissions. He accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of misleading farmers ahead of the 2019 elections. PM Modi also launched the ₹24,000 crore Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, promising special focus on backward districts.
Addressing a public rally in Kashi, Prime Minister Modi called the PM-Kisan scheme a testament to the BJP government's honest delivery, highlighting how ₹3.75 lakh crore was directly transferred to farmers without any cuts or commissions. He accused Congress and Samajwadi Party of misleading farmers ahead of the 2019 elections. PM Modi also launched the ₹24,000 crore Dhan-Dhaanya Yojana, promising special focus on backward districts.
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President Donald Trump has publicly backed Tulsi Gabbard after she declassified explosive findings that claim top Obama-era officials conspired to delegitimize Trump’s 2016 election victory. Gabbard, now serving as Director of National Intelligence, revealed “overwhelming evidence” that senior figures—including Obama, Brennan, and Clapper—used false intelligence to initiate the Trump–Russia collusion narrative.
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Trump has sharply criticized his own MAGA supporters, calling them “stupid people” and “gullible weaklings” amid growing controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case. The Department of Justice and FBI recently released a report denying the existence of a high-profile client list linked to Epstein, a convicted Sex offender found dead in jail in 2019. However, many Republicans remain skeptical, suspecting a cover-up to protect powerful figures, especially given conflicting statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi, who claimed to possess Epstein’s client list. Trump has distanced himself from GOP members who accept the DOJ’s version, labeling them weaklings, while dismissing the controversy as a “hoax” fabricated by Democrats
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Trump In Epstein Trouble: A major rift has appeared within the MAGA movement as supporters turn on President Donald Trump. The controversy ignited after Trump publicly defended Attorney General Pam Bondi, a move seen by many conservatives as a dismissal of concerns surrounding the recently unsealed Epstein files. This defense has triggered an unprecedented backlash from his own base.
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