South Asia is bracing for a sharp escalation in extreme weather events, with projections indicating that nearly 90 percent of its population will be exposed to intense heat and over …
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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Bangladesh’s $67 B Budget Focuses on Inflation Control and Renewable Energy, Faces IMF and Transparency Hurdles
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readBangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2025-26, unveiled on Wednesday by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, outlines a Tk 790,000 crore (approximately $66 billion) spending plan designed to stabilize an …
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India May “Retaliate” as US Doubles Metal Tariffs Under National Security Clause
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a move set to reverberate through global trade and potentially impact India’s burgeoning metal exports, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in import tariffs on steel and aluminum …
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India’s economy, while experiencing a slowdown in its growth trajectory, continues to outpace its Chinese counterpart, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) …
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India Reassesses Trade Strategy as U.S. Tariff Ruling Alters Negotiation Dynamics
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readA landmark ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade striking down most of President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs has upended the dynamics of India-U.S. trade negotiations, just days …
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A wave of anxiety is sweeping through India’s student community as the U.S. government has abruptly paused new student visa interviews, a move aimed at implementing stricter social media vetting …
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Global Growth Outlook Darkens, But South Asia Defies Gloom with Strong Momentum
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readAs 2025 approaches its midpoint, the global economic outlook is increasingly defined by heightened uncertainty, disruptive technological change, and fragmented geopolitical landscapes. Yet, amid this turbulence, South Asia—particularly India—continues to …
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Jet-Set and Win: Etihad Dares Guests to Conquer 15 Cities in a Year
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readFor the truly intrepid traveler, Etihad Airways is offering the ultimate challenge: a race across 15 new global destinations with the grand prize of 5 million Etihad Guest miles. The …
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India’s Export Ambition: $1 Trillion Target Hinges on US Trade Deal, EU Compliance
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia is setting its sights on an ambitious export target of $1 trillion by the end of the fiscal year 2025-26, a significant jump from the record $824.9 billion achieved …
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Weaponizing Remittances: How the US is Threatening South Asia’s Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe proposed 3.5 per cent US tax on outbound remittances by non-citizens, encapsulated within “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” transcends a mere domestic fiscal adjustment; it represents a significant geoeconomic …