(The Donald J Trump presidency in Washington deserves applause for monitoring and reining in the anti-democratic activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Modi government in New Delhi would do well to coordinate with Washington and dismantle the USAID- linked anti-India gangs.)

It is assuring to note the Donald J Trump presidency in Washington is monitoring and reining in the anti-democratic activities of the United States Agency for International Development. Motivated by President Trump’s mission to use the American taxpayers’ money wisely, newly created US Department of Government Efficiency chief Elon Musk has initiated to get rid of the extravaganza the successive federal governments in the United States have indulged in.

Musk has recently said it is necessary to restore fiscal discipline; it might involve ” some temporary hardship” but would “ensure long-term prosperity.” On his part, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has initiated a widespread review of the country’s foreign aid programme. Rubio’s thinking has long been that investing in foreign aid is no charity. It’s an investment........

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