India Probes Alleged $21 Million USAID Funding for Voter Turnout

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2025

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India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has addressed concerns following claims of foreign funding allegedly influencing the country’s electoral process. The controversy revolves around reports suggesting that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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The Death of Democracy: When Foreign Hands Shape Our Destiny

By Editor - News Desk February 20, 2025

The recent revelation by U.S. President Donald Trump that USAID allegedly allocated $21 million to influence India’s elections is not just shocking; it is an insult to every Indian who believes in democracy. What is even more disgraceful is the deafening silence of our government. No inquiry, no outrage, no accountability—just the usual political blame […]

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Meta Clarifies Zuckerberg’s Comments on Indian Elections

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

Meta has issued a public apology following a statement attributed to CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding Indian elections. The company clarified that the remarks were the result of an “inadvertent error” in communication and did not reflect the views of its leadership. Addressing the Miscommunication The controversy arose after a statement circulated online,

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Parliamentary Panel Summons Meta Over Zuckerberg’s Remarks on Indian Elections

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

An Indian parliamentary committee has announced plans to summon representatives from Meta Platforms Inc. This decision follows recent statements by CEO Mark Zuckerberg concerning the company’s involvement in India’s electoral processes. Zuckerberg’s remarks have prompted concerns among lawmakers about the extent of Meta’s influence on the democratic