India’s commercial space ambitions reached a historic milestone on Saturday as Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, the country’s first privately developed orbital rocket, marking the arrival of India’s private …
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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India’s First Human Spaceflight Mission Gathers Pace
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia has entered the final phase of preparations for its first human spaceflight, with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) targeting the first quarter of 2027 for the landmark Gaganyaan …
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U.S. Tightens Green Card Rules, Expands ‘Public Charge’ Test From Sept. 18
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has fundamentally rewritten one of the most consequential tests governing legal immigration to the United States, replacing the Biden-era “public charge” rule with a broader framework that …
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U.S. Tariffs on Brazil Signal Broader Trade Strategy, Put India on Notice
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil from July 22 marks more than just another trade dispute. It signals a significant expansion …
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From Konkan Orchards to Gulf Shelves: Navi Mumbai Opens a New Export Gateway
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe launch of international cargo operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport has opened a new export gateway for western India’s agricultural producers, with Air India Cargo transporting nearly two tons …
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With the July 31 deadline for filing income tax returns approaching and many Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) seeking clarity on the impact of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, the Income …
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How to Outsmart Sky-High Airfares Before You Fly to the US
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readStudents heading to American universities this fall face one of the year’s most expensive travel periods. But with the right strategy, families can save hundreds of dollars before classes even …
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Rolls-Royce Eyes Bigger Role in India’s $35 Billion Naval Expansion
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe commissioning of INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, underscores more than the Indian Navy’s steady modernization. It highlights how global defense suppliers are positioning themselves for …
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AI-Driven Identity Attacks Emerge as Biggest Threat to India’s Financial Sector
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s banking and digital payments industry faces a fundamental shift in cyber risk as artificial intelligence transforms identity into the primary attack surface, with identity compromise, AI-generated deception, machine identities …
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Fresh FY2026 employer data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suggests that America’s technology sector continues to depend heavily on high-skilled foreign workers despite tighter immigration scrutiny and an …