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In a gripping display of solidarity, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took the stage in Washington D.C., imploring the audience to raise their voices against injustices.

The National Medical Commission's proposal to restore the maximum duration for completing MBBS from nine years to 10 years has reignited debate on student welfare and academic standards. Senior medical educator Dr. M. M. A. Faridi argues that the focus should be on counselling, mentoring and identifying the reasons behind academic struggles rather than the one-year difference. Meanwhile, United Doctors Front President Dr. Babita supports the proposal, calling for stronger student support systems and reconsideration of the four-attempt First Professional MBBS rule.

Elon Musk commented on job loss and salaries. He believes the private sector correctly values work. This follows a discussion about a former nonprofit executive earning a high salary then facing a significant pay cut. The debate explores how different sectors determine pay. Some users agree with Musk, citing market forces and efficiency.

Global condom giant Karex Bhd is hiking prices by up to 30% due to Iran war-induced supply chain disruptions and soaring raw material costs. Naphtha shortages are crippling production, leading to a worldwide shortage of essential goods, from condoms to plastic packaging, impacting public health initiatives, especially in developing nations.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed acting administrator of usaid, which is facing potential closure under the direction from Elon Musk and Donald Trump. usaid headquarters was shut down on Monday, with remote work enforced for employees. Established in the 1960s, the agency provides international humanitarian aid, which Musk sees as unnecessary.

Records now reveal that both Melania and Ivanka used thousands of dollars from usaid to fund their pet projects during the first term. usaid helped Melania Trump's Be Best program and Ivanka Trump's Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative. And they traveled with the agency on separate trips to Africa where they praised the work usaid was doing.

Four tech-savvy individuals, dubbed the "DOGE kids," sought access to sensitive information at usaid, sparking a call to Elon Musk. Musk intervened, threatening to involve the US Marshals Service, leading to access being granted. Acting DC attorney ED Martin wrote a letter to Elon Musk that Musk acknowledged on X hinting that he worked with the DOGE team this weekend.

The Trump administration has announced plans to shut down usaid, integrating its functions into the State Department by July 1, 2025. This decision, heavily criticized for its potential impact on global humanitarian aid, will discontinue operations not aligned with the administration’s priorities and disrupt vital aid efforts.

Benz's post-government career has been marked by high-profile media appearances and a significant presence on social platforms, particularly X, where his critiques have caught the attention of tech billionaire Elon Musk. Their mutual interests in digital freedom and government accountability have aligned Benz with Musk, fueling what some are calling the "Trump-Musk war on usaid."

usaid's future is uncertain after being placed under the direction of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sparking concerns among aid organizations and Democrats. The agency, known for its swift global humanitarian responses, faces potential dissolution amid Republican criticism and budget cuts initiated by Elon Musk's task force.

A political clash ignites between BJP and Congress following Trump’s claim that Biden authorized $21 million for voter turnout in India through usaid. BJP suggests foreign interference in the 2024 elections, while Congress urges transparency on usaid’s financial support history. Veena Reddy's role is central to the debate.

The Trump administration’s dismantling of usaid has left many staffers in uncertain and dangerous situations, including stalled medical evacuations for pregnant employees. Court orders have temporarily blocked mass layoffs and funding cuts, but workers still face unpaid bills and lack of guidance. Lifesaving programs like PEPFAR and disaster response remain offline despite waivers. A judge is set to rule on further staffing cuts.

A federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (usaid) are likely unconstitutional. On March 18, 2025, Judge Theodore D. Chuang ordered the White House to restore access for former usaid employees and allow the agency to return to its headquarters. The ruling challenges Musk's control over the Department of Government Efficiency, potentially halting further reductions in usaid's operations. The administration plans to appeal the decision.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleged in Lok Sabha that usaid funded anti-India elements aligned with Congress, demanding a thorough investigation. Dubey's remarks gained attention amidst growing US controversy over usaid's funding for various international liberal initiatives and its collaboration with George Soros. Congress members protested strongly.

The Trump administration's usaid cuts have halted hundreds of millions in aid payments to Gaza, jeopardizing the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Aid groups have downsized operations and laid off workers, threatening the delivery of essential services and supplies, and potentially endangering the truce.

Former usaid mission director for India, Veena Reddy, is under scrutiny after US President Donald Trump questioned a $21 million aid package aimed at boosting voter turnout in India. The BJP claims this confirms foreign interference in Indian elections, while Congress dismisses the remarks.

According to documents, Ivanka Trump used over $11,000 from the department in 2019 to buy video recording and reproducing equipment for a White House event. The documents show $11,539 was to be used by Ivanka in November 2019 to purchase software, CDs, tapes and records. The purchase was approved by Jenifer Healy, who was serving as usaid deputy chief of staff at the time, and the Administrator's Office.

A usaid contractors’ union has asked a federal judge to halt the destruction of classified documents following an email instructing staff to shred or burn records amid the agency’s shutdown by the Trump administration. Concerns have been raised regarding the potential loss of key evidence linked to legal challenges and mass firings.