R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
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The escalating geopolitical standoff between Israel and Iran is rattling global commodity markets and reigniting fears of economic volatility, particularly in energy-importing nations like India. While India’s trade exposure to…
Nepal's economy is showcasing a notable degree of resilience, characterized by moderating inflation and a strengthening external sector, according to the latest “Nepal Economy Update” report by CareEdge, a subsidiary…
South Asia held firm in the face of a global foreign investment downturn in 2024, even as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) raised red flags over…
Spanish aerospace firm Aernnova Aerospace, SAU and India's Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd (MASPL) have signed a multi-year contract valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on June 17, 2025.…
India's gold market is experiencing a complex period of contrasting trends, with international gold prices hitting new highs in June while domestic jewelry sales remain subdued. Despite this, physical gold…
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into developing economies plunged to its lowest level since 2005 in 2023, highlighting growing vulnerabilities across emerging markets and intensifying concerns over financing sustainable development. According…
India faces a growing risk of substantial economic fallout as the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies, jeopardizing crucial energy security, vital trade routes, and key commercial interests. The escalating hostilities and rising…
Bollywood's prominent father-son duo, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and actor Hrithik Roshan, have divested three residential properties in Andheri West, Mumbai, for a combined sum exceeding $800,000 (approximately ₹6.75 crore). The…
The escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the reported deaths of high-profile Iranian military figures, is sending…
The intensive investigation into the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12, 2025, is rapidly accelerating, with critical breakthroughs in evidence recovery offering the…
A critical debate over India’s agricultural trade policy with the United States has escalated, following a government think tank’s proposal for significant tariff reductions on U.S. farm products. An independent…
In a powerful symbol of gender inclusion and operational readiness, women soldiers of the Indian Army have joined the 22nd edition of the multinational military exercise Khaan Quest in Mongolia. …
A pall of grief has settled over Ahmedabad and indeed, the world, following the catastrophic crash of Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, shortly after takeoff from Sardar…
India's Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in Delhi has ruled that receipts earned by Ethiopian Airlines Group from providing flight simulator services are not subject to tax as “Fees for…
South Asia is projected to remain the fastest growing emerging market and developing economy region, but its economic prospects are dimming amidst a broader global slowdown. Heightened trade tensions and…
The World Bank Group (WBG) on June 11, 2025, officially reopened its Global Business Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, marking a significant milestone in the institution's global operations. The…
