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 …
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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Roshans Offload Andheri West Properties for Over $800,000
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readBollywood’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 …
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South Asia Braces for Economic Shock as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe 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 …
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Air India Crash: Recovered Flight Data May Hold Answers to Deadly Descent
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe 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 …
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Food Security vs Free Trade? India’s U.S. Farm Deal Faces Expert Pushback
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA 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 …
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Indian Women Soldiers Join Khaan Quest 2025 in Mongolia
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIn 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. …
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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 …
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No Tax in India on Offshore Training: Tribunal Backs Ethiopian Airlines in $204,000 FTS Dispute
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’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 …
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South Asia’s Recovery Uneven as India Holds Firm, Pakistan and Sri Lanka Struggle
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSouth 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 …
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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 …