India and Japan on Tuesday firmed up a fresh set of development financing agreements worth nearly ¥276 billion (about $1.7 billion), with funds earmarked for metro rail expansion in two …
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy
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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Four Rhinos Return to the Wild in Dudhwa, Signaling Revival of Terai Grasslands
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn a carefully choreographed operation spanning two days, conservation authorities released four greater one-horned rhinos into the wilds of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, marking a significant milestone in efforts to rebuild …
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Unincorporated Enterprises Near 8% Growth, Add Over 7.4 Million Jobs in 2025: Survey
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector expanded sharply in 2025, with the number of establishments rising to 7.92 crore from 7.34 crore in the previous survey round — a near 8% increase …
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As Digital India Expands, So Do Risks for Women Online
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readNew Delhi, March 23: A parliamentary panel has delivered a stark assessment of India’s cyber safety architecture, warning that the country’s rapid digital expansion is being matched—if not outpaced—by a …
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Modi Flags Economic Fallout as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Supply Chains
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday warned that the ongoing conflict in West Asia is beginning to exert visible pressure on India’s economy, with rising oil prices, disrupted fertilizer supplies …
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India Moves to Decriminalize Corporate Offences, Replace Jail With Penalties
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readNew Delhi, March 23: The government on Monday introduced the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, proposing a sweeping overhaul of India’s corporate regulatory framework with a …
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Homegrown ‘Sunny Beaches’ Beer Gains Traction in Karnataka, Sells 1.2 Million Bottles in February
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA new entrant in Karnataka’s crowded beer market is beginning to unsettle established players, with SOM Group-backed Sunny Beaches Premium Beer clocking rapid early growth and claiming to have sold …
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Ajmal Dubai Ropes in Ranveer Singh as Brand Ambassador, Launches Nationwide Campaign
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readFragrance house Ajmal Dubai has appointed Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador, unveiling a new campaign titled “Your Unseen Power” as it seeks to deepen its connect with …
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India, Bhutan to Launch UPI-Linked Postal Remittance Corridor
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia and Bhutan are moving to establish a new cross-border remittance corridor anchored in their postal networks, with a planned integration of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) PosTransfer platform and …
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Global Energy System Under Strain as Hormuz Risks Expose Supply Fragility: IGU Chief
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe Secretary General of the International Gas Union (IGU) has called for urgent global action to safeguard energy flows, warning that mounting disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz are exposing …