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- India.com
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New Delhi: The Trump administration has decided to continue the Nepal Millennium Challenge Compact (MCC), putting an end to months of speculation. The Trump administration's decision is being seen as a major setback for China, which is looking to expand its Belt Road Initiative (BRI) to Nepal. The MCC is a package of development projects in Nepal, which the US launched to counter China's BRI. However, after Donald Trump became president, the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) decided to shut down the MCC as part of a cut in foreign funding. Why did the US decide to continue MCC? After directing US aid agencies to wind up their work, the State Department began reviewing foreign aid projects and programmes of various agencies, including MCC and USAID. The Kathmandu Post reported in its post that the US government's foreign aid review recommended the continuation of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Nepal Compact. A representative of the US Embassy told the Kathmandu Post that the Nepal government has been informed about this decision. What did Nepal say on US' decision on MCC? Since January, Nepal was confused about how the government would manage the funds if the Trump administration completely withdrew from MCC. The Kathmandu Post quoted a senior Finance Ministry official as saying that this new decision of the USA has brought relief. Although the US side had assured us that the projects would not be affected, we were still looking for alternative resources for projects under MCC. How much money has gone to MCC? Nepal and MCC signed an agreement in September 2017 for energy and road projects, under which the US would provide assistance of $500 million. Nepal would give $150 million from its side, which was increased to $197 million. In this way, the total investment in the project under MCC has reached $697 million. MCC had decided to put in $50 million to cover the funding shortfall, which could take the amount to over $740 million. How is MCC America's answer to China's BRI? MCC is considered to be the answer to China's Belt and Road Initiative. Nepal is also a part of China's BRI project. In June this year, the MCC headquarters said that it is effectively countering the BRI. In a resolution presented in the US Congress, MCC said, 'for more than two decades, MCC has invested in partner countries to create new opportunities for American investment, trade and employment, opening up valuable opportunities for American businesses. It has also effectively countered the growing influence of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)'.
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3 days ago
- NDTV
Minister Faces Non-Bailable Warrant In 2021 Huzurabad Bypoll Code Violation
A special court in Hyderabad has issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW) against Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay, for his failure to appear in court. The case pertains to an alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the Huzurabad assembly constituency by-election in 2021. The case was registered in October 2021, accusing Bandi Sanjay of making remarks against an opposing party, alleging they distributed money to voters. Police filed a chargesheet in 2023, and the case was subsequently transferred to the special judicial first-class magistrate's court. On Thursday, when the matter came up for hearing, Mr Sanjay's counsel informed the court that he could not be present due to the ongoing Parliament session in Delhi. However, the magistrate took a serious view of his repeated absence despite previous directives and issued the NBW. The case has been adjourned to July 30 for further hearing. This incident is not the only legal matter Mr Sanjay has faced. He was recently served a notice by the SIT to record his statement as a witness in a case related to alleged illegal phone tapping during the previous BRS regime, which he has agreed to. Additionally, the Telangana High Court has, in some instances, dispensed with his personal appearance in other criminal cases, including one related to alleged MCC violations during the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
NEET UG 2025 Counselling: Here's how many medical seats are on offer in Delhi this year
The NEET UG 2025 counselling process is currently underway for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is conducting the counselling for 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government medical and dental colleges, along with seats at deemed universities, central universities, and Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) institutions. For round 1 of NEET UG 2025 counselling, registration began in July, and the choice filling and locking process was completed earlier this week. As per the official schedule, the round 1 seat allotment result is expected to be declared on July 31, 2025. Candidates who are allotted seats will be required to report to their respective institutions for admission formalities. Ahead of each counselling round, MCC releases the final seat matrix, indicating the number of seats available across institutions. The seat matrix is published separately for All India Quota (15% of government seats) and for 100% of seats in central universities, AIIMS, JIPMER, ESIC, and deemed universities. Read | NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1: MCC seat matrix for MBBS, BDS admission out; no sanctioned MBBS seats in 7 medical colleges State counselling authorities handle the remaining 85% of government seats within each state. This year, over 24 lakh candidates registered for the NEET UG 2025 exam, which was held on May 5. Of these, more than 22.8 lakh candidates appeared. The high turnout underscores the intense competition for limited MBBS and BDS seats. Under the All India Quota, Delhi offers a limited number of seats for candidates from across India. These are available in both medical (MBBS) and dental (BDS) colleges. Here is a breakdown: Institute-wise Total Seats (in Delhi as per All India Quota) Total Seats under All India Quota in Delhi: 192 Delhi is home to multiple central institutions such as LHMC, MAMC, UCMS, and VMMC, whose MBBS and BDS seats are filled through a separate counselling window conducted by MCC. These central university seats are open to eligible candidates across India. Also read | NEET UG 2025 Counselling: List of government medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh Total Seats under Central University Quota in Delhi: 950 Combining the All India Quota and Central University seat matrix, Delhi is offering a grand total of 1,142 MBBS/BDS seats through NEET UG 2025 counselling. As per the MCC counselling schedule, Round 1 seat allotment results will be declared on June 31, 2025, after which reporting and document verification will begin at the allotted colleges.
