New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India is no longer dependent on foreign aid or funding for tackling the burden of AIDS in India, said Dr Uday Bhanu Das, Deputy Director General of the National AIDS Control Organisation, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Friday. Speaking at the 16th National Conference of AIDS … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The debate surrounding foreign influence on elections in India has drawn attention to the role of USAID funding, particularly its link to NGOs and media outlets with alleged ties to political agendas in the country. According to various sources, the funding patterns and its apparent shift during different governmental tenures … Read more
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) on Monday launched a blistering attack against Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nitesh Rane for his recent statement that funds from the district planning committee or from the state government will be allocated on a priority basis to the villages where workers were largely associated with the ruling MahaYuti. “Where … Read more
Patna Feb 12 (IANS) Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Wednesday slammed JD-U over his party’s funding allegations, saying that he has earned money solely based on his intellect. “I have never been an IAS or an IPS officer or in any other government service. I have never been a contractor nor a member of … Read more
Patna, Feb 10 (IANS) JD-U Chief Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar, has intensified its attack on Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj party, raising serious questions about its financial transparency and funding sources. Kumar, along with JD-U leader Ajit Patel, accused Prashant Kishor of running a shadowy financial operation under the guise of political activism. “Prashant Kishor calls himself … Read more
Patna, Feb 6 (IANS) JD-U chief spokesperson and MLC Neeraj Kumar criticised Jan Suraaj convenor, Prashant Kishor, demanding transparency regarding the funding sources of his party. Kumar alleged that the Jan Suraaj is being financed through the Joy of Giving Global Foundation, a charitable trust, and questioned the appropriateness of utilising such a foundation for … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Kanyakumari Lok Sabha MP Vijay Vasanth on Thursday moved an adjournment motion in the House, seeking a discussion on the crisis faced by the fishing community in Tamil Nadu and the funding cut to the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR). Highlighting the issues, he pointed out … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) At least 30 startups raised $248.87 million in funding last week as the Indian startup ecosystem continues to shine due to strong fundamentals of the economy. Out of these, five were growth-stage deals, while 24 were early-stage deals. While one startup has not given information about its funding. According to … Read more
