A fresh dispute has arisen between BJP and Congress after US President Trump questioned $21 million USAID funds for voter turnout in India, calling it a “kickback scheme.†BJP accused Congress of using foreign support to influence elections while Congress highlighted BJP’s past USAID links and accused hypocrisy. Trump reasserted that the funds aimed to influence 2024 elections.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said the duo will work together like a brother and sister to carry forward unfinished work of the late Sahib Singh Verma, former chief minister and Parvesh Verma's father.
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated 19 development initiatives worth Rs 110.56 crore in Kashipur, including road projects, municipal buildings, and a sewage treatment plant. He also emphasized support for infrastructure improvement, economic growth, self-employment schemes, and highlighted government's accomplishments in various sectors.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family participated in the Maha Kumbh at Triveni Sangam, Prayagraj, offering prayers and taking a holy dip. The event included multiple generations of the Ambani family and featured spiritual rituals. Reliance also provided services like meals, healthcare, and transportation to support pilgrims, with the festival concluding on February 26.
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External affairs minister S Jaishankar's three-day visit to the UAE strengthened the India-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership. He held key meetings with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed, crown prince Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed, and other leaders, discussing future collaborations. Jaishankar also participated in the Raisina Middle East conference and India's Republic Day celebrations in Abu Dhabi, highlighting the growing bilateral ties in areas like defense, technology, and regional... Expand