Follow Us 
USAID officially shuts down
IANS July 2, 2025 12:38 AM IST
It will be merged into the US State Department from Tuesday.
Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates.
Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today!
Usaid
Usaid News
Trump takes another BIG decision, tension for Pakistan, Bangladesh due to...
Tahir Qureshi March 11, 2025 12:55 AM IST
So far, 5,200 contracts have been signed around the world.
Is Donald Trump playing double game with PM Modi? America helps Pakistan with millions of dollars to buy..., Shehbaz Sharif now plans to...
Victor Dasgupta February 27, 2025 1:58 PM IST
Donald Trump's administration has excluded 243 items from the freeze list, including USD 397 million in aid provided to Pakistan for F-16 fighter jets.
Bangladesh Government in Massive Trouble! Leader Involved in Sheikh Hasina's Ouster Resigns, Muhammad Yunus now plans..., India to...
Victor Dasgupta February 26, 2025 11:40 AM IST
Chief Advisor's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam showered praises on him. He even went as far as saying that Nahid could become the country's Prime Minister in the future.
Massive trouble for Zelensky as Trump wants Ukraine's last rare treasure, Vladimir Putin now plans to..., Biden's help backfires as...
Victor Dasgupta February 23, 2025 11:48 AM IST
Donald Trump told delegates at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington, "I am trying to get the money back or secure it."
'$21 mn going to my friend PM Modi, what about us...?': Trump weighs in again on USAID funds to India
Analiza Pathak February 22, 2025 12:16 PM IST
Trump, who previously hinted without any proof that the funds could have been used to influence India's 2024 Lok Sabha elections, directly mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his latest remarks.
Modi government's HUGE achievement as India's foreign reserves touch Rs 52316000000000, secures its economy for next..., GDP to...
Victor Dasgupta February 17, 2025 7:48 AM IST
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Sunday that India's foreign exchange reserves are sufficient to last for 10 years.
Meet man, brother-in-law of a Bollywood actress, who reportedly got Rs 65000000 from USAID for...., the actress is...
Analiza Pathak February 11, 2025 8:22 AM IST
During a USAID funding hearing on Wednesday, the issue was highlighted by the US House Oversight Committee. Representative Nancy Mace shared a viral video questioning whether such foreign aid aligns with American interests.
Adult party, condoms for Taliban, sex change surgeries in...and much more: Trump reveals SHOCKING details of use of USAID money
Gazi Abbas Shahid February 7, 2025 7:08 PM IST
Donald Trump administration revealed shocking details about how the USAID funds were allegedly "misused" during the Biden administration, including funding adult-themed drag shows in Ecuador, handing out cash vouchers to illegal immigrants at the border, and paying money to Afghan Taliban to buy condoms.
What is USAID? Why Elon Musk calls it a 'criminal organization' and why Donald Trump plans to shut it down? Explained
Analiza Pathak February 4, 2025 2:18 PM IST
USAID was established during the height of the Cold War as a way to counter Soviet influence. It was created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy as the humanitarian face of the US government.
Anti-India Bangladesh led by Yunus now in deep trouble, thousands of Bangladeshis are at risk due to...
Analiza Pathak January 31, 2025 12:46 PM IST
Bangladesh was heavily funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Numerous organizations in the country relied on this financial assistance, employing thousands of doctors, engineers, and workers.
Bad news for bankrupt Pakistan, Donald Trump halts aid to Islamabad, several energy projects to..., THESE important programs at risk of shutdown
Victor Dasgupta January 29, 2025 7:30 PM IST
Multiple initiatives related to health, agriculture, food security, flood relief, climate, and education have also been affected.
Bangladesh in Real trouble now, US stops aid to Yunus government, President Trump now plans to...
Victor Dasgupta January 27, 2025 1:04 AM IST
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had a brief discussion about Bangladesh with newly-appointed Secretary of State of the United States Marco Rubio on 22 January.
Meet The Women Farmers of West Bengal Who Are Bringing The Change, Breaking One Gender Stereotype at a Time!
India.com Lifestyle Staff March 8, 2022 11:22 AM IST
Read the hero stories of women beneficiaries from West Bengal who have broken the stereotype and have made a huge difference within their community.
US Ships 100 More Ventilators, Medical Supplies to India to Help Fight COVID-19
India.com News Desk August 19, 2020 4:25 PM IST
Earlier in June, the US had donated 100 ventilators to support the care of COVID-19 patients at the eight regional All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
US Helping India to Test Out New Technologies to Tackle Challenges: USAID
PTI October 3, 2019 10:20 AM IST
"In terms of countries that I think are in remarkable places in their development, classic one is India; one of my first visits," USAID Administrator Mark Green said.
USAID and DHFL Sign $10 Million Loan, Guarantees to Improve Healthcare in Urban India
India.com Business Desk July 26, 2018 3:23 PM IST
With technical assistance from USAID's flagship "Partnerships for Affordable Healthcare Access and Longevity" (PAHAL) program, the partnership will have a strong foundation to take off.
108 million people in the world face severe food insecurity: World Food Programme report
Uddipta Das April 3, 2017 9:38 AM IST
Unless some concrete and long-term plans are taken, the countries listed in the report are in the danger of slipping into worse condition and widespread starvation.
President Trump's Anti Abortion Rule will have a far-reaching effect and here's how
Aishwarya Krishnan January 24, 2017 1:40 PM IST
The Mexico City Policy which was reinstated by President Trump restricts the U.S. Agency for International Development from funding of international non-governmental organisations that perform or promote abortions.
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits 'plucky' Mongolia
Press Trust of India June 5, 2016 10:24 AM IST
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and US Vice President Joe Biden are among other top officials to have visited the country in recent years as America "pivots to Asia".
John Kerry calls Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, seeks probe into USAID worker killing
Press Trust of India April 30, 2016 6:18 AM IST
The Secretary urged Prime Minister Hasina to ensure a thorough investigation of all of these incidents, and to redouble law enforcement efforts to prevent future attacks and protect those who are at risk," the State Department said in a readout of the call.
US outraged at murder of LGBT magazine editor in Bangladesh
Press Trust of India April 26, 2016 4:41 AM IST
The United States has expressed outrage over the "barbaric" murder of a USAID employee who was the editor of Bangladesh's only LGBT rights magazine, and pledged its support to authorities to ensure capture of the culprits involved.
First lady's girls' education effort gets Pakistani boost
Press Trust of India October 23, 2015 5:01 AM IST
Michelle Obama's effort to help educate millions of adolescent girls in developing countries has picked up support from Pakistan
US Agency for International Development (USAID):India highest recipient of United States economic assistance
Indo-Asian News Service July 14, 2015 8:13 PM IST
USAID is the lead US government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realise their potential.
Subscribe Now
Enroll for our free updates