The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, has yet again sparked controversy by claiming to have revoked $21 million in US funds originally designated to "boost voter participation" in India.

The statement has provoked sharp reactions, with Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to PM Modi, criticising the USAID agency as the “biggest scam in human history”.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini expressed confidence that India will achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.

He emphasized that the country is on a fast track to emerge as the world's third-largest economy by 2029.

LG Electronics Inc. has started roadshows to meet potential investors in the initial public offering of its Indian unit, people familiar with the matter said.

The South Korean company has recently kicked off the process as it moves forward with the listing plans, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. LG plans a Mumbai IPO this year, Bloomberg News has reported previously.

Tesla Inc. is hiring in India, a sure sign it plans to enter the market shortly after Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US.

The electric-vehicle maker sought candidates for 13 roles, including customer-facing and back-end jobs, according to advertisements on Monday on its LinkedIn page.

Launching a fresh attack on the BJP over its delay in announcing the chief minister and the cabinet for Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday said the saffron party has "no face" to run the government.

Addressing a press conference, senior AAP leader and Delhi's acting Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP of lacking a credible leader to govern the national capital.

The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has announced the cancellation of over $750 million in international aid, including a $21 million programme aimed at boosting voter turnout in India. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed that the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) funding was proof of "external interference in India's electoral process."

Zen Technologies share price today hit an eight-month low of Rs 1,079.35 on the BSE on Monday, February 17, 2025. The shares were locked in the 20 per cent lower circuit at 09:36 AM on the back of a slowdown in order inflow. The company said it bagged new orders worth just Rs 1.69 crore in the December 2024 quarter (Q3FY25).

As on October 1, 2024, the company's order book was Rs 956.74 crore and the company executed orders worth Rs 141.52 crore in Q3FY25.

A potential encounter this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma, coming after a blistering run by tech shares, could be the next catalyst to extend the rally in China’s stocks.

Prominent entrepreneurs including Ma have been invited to meet the nation’s top leaders, people familiar with the matter said last week.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislative Party meeting in Delhi is set to take place on February 19, according to BJP sources, adding that the new Chief Minister will take oath on February 20 at Ramlila Maidan.

This comes amid BJP postponed its legislature party meeting scheduled for Monday to two days later.

Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday.

There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks.

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