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Enforcement Directorate (ED) has turned its focus on funding from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) amid an ongoing investigation tied to investor and philantropist George Soros, TOI has reported. This scrutiny comes as the Trump administration has time and again criticized USAID for allegedly promoting a «left, liberal and woke» agenda abroad. The ED is currently investigating three Bengaluru-based companies for purported violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, specifically regarding the receipt of Rs 25 crore from the Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF). Among these companies, ASAR Social Impact Advisors has also been noted for receiving Rs 8 crore from USAID as foreign inward remittance during FY23. The central agency is particularly interested in understanding the motives and purposes behind the payments made by USAID. Notably, the Open Society Foundations was categorized under the 'prior reference category' by the home ministry in 2016 due to concerns over «undesirable activities.» This classification mandates that it must obtain prior approval from the ministry before contributing funds to any Indian non-profit organization.

Elon Musk did not miss the opportunity to take aim at billionaire George Soros after being interrupted by a heckler at a Wisconsin rally on Sunday. While speaking at a town hall event in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Sunday, Musk's speech was disrupted by an audience member. The Tesla CEO responded by linking the disruption to George Soros and said, “It was inevitable that at least a few Soros operatives would be in the audience… give my regards to George! Say Hi to George Soros for me.”

Smriti Irani of being the «real agent» of billionaire investor George Soros. The Congress used Irani's profile of being a former USAID «goodwill ambassador» to attack the former Union minister.

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Hindenburg Research, the US short seller that mounted an attack on the Adani Group and Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch, is shutting down. Founder Nate Anderson did not specify any one reason to disband it. «There is not one specific thing — no particular threat, no health issue, and no big personal issue,» he said. «As I've shared with family, friends and our team since late last year, I have made the decision to disband Hindenburg Research,» he added. He explained that the plan was to wind up operations after completing their pipeline of investigative ideas. Notably, the firm recently concluded its final projects related to Ponzi schemes, marking the end of its research activities.

Steve Bannon expressed his strong disapproval of US President Joe Biden awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros while calling for an ‘exorcism’ of the White House in response, reported Daily Beast.

Lok Sabha plunged into protests and adjourned till 2 pm on Wednesday after BJP's Nishikant Dubey alleged that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Sonia Gandhi had links with George Soros and FDL-AP, which had advocated freedom for Kashmir, and claimed the «Soros-funded» Global Knowledge Initiative run by Sam Pitroda bore the expenses of Rahul Gandhi's trips to the US for meeting with some contentious outfits/persons. Dubey's charges triggered a furore with the Congress benches denouncing the charges, with a couple of them briefly walking up to the podium of the Chair, while BJP MPs rallied around Dubey, prompting the Chair to adjourn the House till afternoon. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in the form of more questions to Rahul Gandhi (who was not present), Dubey asked: «What relations do the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Sonia Gandhi have with FDL-AP (Forum of Democratic Leaders in the Asia-Pacific ), which considers Kashmir as a separate country? The FDL-AP is funded by Soros. What is the relation between Soros and Sonia Gandhi? Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Overseas Friends of Congress, runs the Global Knowledge Initiative which is also funded by Soros, and the Global Knowledge Initiative and Pitroda bore the expenditure of Rahul Gandhi's tours to the US, where he met Khalistanis… What is the relation of Rahul Gandhi, Pitroda, Soros and Global Knowledge Initiative?» The Congress MPs protested against Dubey's allegations, and in the din, the Chair adjourned the House.

Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Wednesday defended meeting industrialist Gautam Adani, calling it «not a sin» and accusing Congress and DMK of misleading the public with their protests over Adani's ties to the party. «He is a businessman in our country. Every single state government wants to roll a red carpet for inviting big industrialists to their global investor summit. It is the Congress and DMK MPs that started this bogus protest outside the Parliament saying that 'Adani-BJP Ek Hai.' Since CM (MK Stalin) said he has not met Adani, we are making a charge against him. Don't hoodwink Tamil Nadu people… You should acknowledge that Adhas done business in Tamil Nadu,» Annamalai said. Meanwhile, Congress on Tuesday denied BJP's allegations of links to billionaire George Soros. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate called the claims «baseless» and said they were a diversion from the Adani controversy.

He also condemned the Congress for the opposition's no-confidence notice against Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. He said it was an attempt by the opposition party to divert attention from the issue of «ties between the top Congress leadership and Soros». The members of the treasury benches were on their feet soon after the House met and Deputy Chairman allowed the leader of the house to speak.

George Soros' philanthropy, Open Society Foundations, will continue to fund human rights movements around the world

BJP on Thursday accused Lok Sabha's Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of colluding with 'anti-India international forces'. The ruling party questioned him on a Mediapart (French outlet) report about news portal Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi said: «Is it a mere coincidence that when Parliament is on such reports ((harmful to India)) come out? The report on Indian farmers came out on February 3, 2021 and budget session began on January 29, 2021; Pegasus report came out on July 18, 20221, and monsoon session began on 19 July, 2021; then again budget session began on January 31, 2023, and the Hindenburg report had come out on January 24, 2023; the BBC report 'India: the Modi Question' also came out on January 17, 2023.» He also quoted Mediapart's report that certain foreign powers are funding OCCRP, which also focuses on India and has association with billionaire investor George Soros. In the Lok Sabha, BJP's Nishikant Dubey alleged that protests in Parliament were being held at the behest of some global outfits.

During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi rose to speak on the topic: “Concern over suspicious and conspicuous attacks on national interest from abroad” and made remarks that had the Opposition up in protest, leading to adjournment of the Upper House. “I would like to draw the attention of the House to a very serious, important and worrisome issue. Since India has emerged as a strong power under Modi, some activities of foreign powers have been noticed in which they are attacking the economic, social, and moral values of the country,” Trivedi said.

Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed uproarious scenes in the morning when BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi alleged attacks by foreign forces on India's national interests and demanded a thorough probe besides asking all MPs to discuss the serious issue. Speaking on 'Concerns over Suspicious and Conspicuous Attacks on National Interest from Abroad' during Zero Hour, Trivedi cited instances during the past three years wherein issues concerning India were raised by international entities just before or during Parliament sessions. He cited examples of the Hindenburg report, Covid vaccine report and one on Indian farmers, a BBC documentary, Pegasus issue and a video on violence against women in Manipur during the past three years. He also cited the recent report on the indictment of an Indian business house by a US attorney just ahead of the Winter Session. «Ever since India is emerging as a strategic, economic and diplomatic power, it has been seen that in the last three years there have been attempts to attack India's established systems and interests on economic and social fronts through activities from abroad,» he said.

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Jim Rogers has said. Rogers, who co-founded the famed Quantum fund with billionaire George Soros in the 1970s, told MarketWatch in a recent interview that history would suggest that a recession is imminent. He believes “America’s never gone this long without a recession in its history,” and it’s “overdue” for more economic problems. “I do know there’s going to be a recession again, and I do know it’s going to be extremely bad.” If the economy turns sour, Rogers believes gold and silver will do well, along with commodities in general. Amid this prediction, Jim Rogers also has an investing advice.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Elon Musk secretly channelled hundreds of thousands of dollars into a local race in Travis County, Texas, in an unsuccessful effort to unseat a prosecutor who had won the office with the backing of the investor and Democratic donor George Soros. A group primarily funded by the Tesla and SpaceX chief executive, which called itself Saving Austin, sent out fliers and texts and spent more than $650,000 on television ads attacking District Attorney José Garza in the Democratic primary race earlier this year, according to people familiar with Musk’s involvement, as well as Federal Communications Commission filings and corporate documents.