Trump questions USAID funding to India again

Trump criticizes USAID funding for India, sparks diplomatic tensions
US President Donald Trump has criticized the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly allocating funds to interfere in India's electoral process, questioning why American taxpayers' money was being sent to the country.
USAID Funded 7 Projects In India In FY24 But Not Related To 'Voter Turnout': Finmin Report
For the financial year 2023-24, an obligation of a total of USD 97 million (about Rs 825 crore) has been made by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under the seven projects.
USAID funding row: Congress says PM, EAM must answer why govt silent despite Trump ‘insulting’ India
The BJP has rejected all such allegations of the Congress and called Rahul Gandhi a "traitor", accusing him of colluding with foreign forces in his bid to weaken India.
USAID allocates USD 750 million for 7 projects in India in FY24, no funding for 'voter turnout': FinMin report
USAID allocated USD 750 million for seven projects in India in FY24, focusing on sectors like agriculture, health, and renewable energy, with no funding for voter turnout.
Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 million given to India to help with elections
President Trump criticises Biden administration for allocating $18 million to India for elections, accusing India of taking advantage.
USAID Funded 7 Projects In India Worth $750 Million In FY24 But Not For 'Voter Turnout': FinMin Report
US President Donald Trump repeatedly said USAID under the previous administration led by Joe Biden allocated $21 million in funding to India for 'voter turnout'.
USAID funded 7 projects worth $750 million in India in FY24, no link to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry
The report also revealed that USAID committed USD 97 million (around Rs 825 crore) during the fiscal year toward these projects.
USAID row: 'Why govt silent despite Trump insulting India?' asks Congress, demands answer from PM
The opposition party has demanded a white paper on the funds received in India from developmental agencies, aid mechanisms and multilateral forums.
USAID funded seven projects in India in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report
USAID funded $750 million in projects in India, sparking political controversy and accusations of foreign interference in elections.
Trump's '$21m for voter turnout' claim triggers political row in India
US President Donald Trump's remark that his country spent $21m to boost voter turnout in India's elections has triggered a political slugfest in the country. He made the remark days after a team led by Elon Musk said it had cancelled the payout as part of its crackdown on a US agency providing foreign aid.
‘They take advantage of us’: Trump amid row over alleged USAID funding to India
US President Trump yet again criticised alleged USAID funding for Indian elections and condemned India's high tariffs.
USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24, but no 'voter turnout' projects: Finance Ministry report
Since its inception in 1951, USAID has provided over $17 billion in economic assistance to India, supporting more than 555 projects across various sectors.
New Delhi says it is looking into 'deeply troubling' information about USAID activities in India
Indian authorities are looking into "deeply troubling" information about U.S. governmental activity in the country, New Delhi ...
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7 projects worth $750 million implemented through USAID in India, reveals Finance Ministry report
Amid debates over USAID's funding in India, the latest annual report from the Finance Ministry reveals that the $750 million ...
Congress Demands White Paper After US President Donald Trump's Claim Of $21 Million USAID Funds For PM Modi For Voter Turnout
The Congress on Saturday latched on to US President Donald Trump third statement on USAID’s now-canceled $21 million funding ...
Trump Reiterates USAID For India's Voter Turnout; Congress Calls It 'Matter Between Friends'; EAM Jaishankar Reacts
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday during an event called the matter "concerning" and said that the people of ...