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 …
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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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 …
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Sri Lanka Army Chief Briefed on ‘Operation Sindoor’ During India Visit to Boost Military Ties
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readLieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, began a four-day official visit to India on June 11, 2025, with a sharp focus on strengthening bilateral defense …
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Foldable Smartphone Sales Flatten in Europe, Growth Crawls at 4 percent
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readEurope’s foldable smartphone market experienced minimal growth in the first quarter of 2025, with sales increasing by only 4 percent year-on-year, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. …
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No More Queues: Air India Offers Seamless Check-In on All Europe, UK, Canada Flights
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readAir India has announced the extension of its integrated self-check-in and baggage-drop facilities to passengers flying from India to all destinations operated by the airline in Europe, the United Kingdom, …
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India Opens Doors to High-Tech FDI with New SEZ Norms
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia has amended its Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Rules, 2006, to catalyze investment and manufacturing in the high-tech semiconductor and electronic components sectors, the government announced on June 9, 2025. …
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As Global Growth Slows, RBI Bets on Domestic Strength With Aggressive Cuts
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s central bank on June 6, 2025, delivered a larger-than-expected monetary easing, cutting its key repo rate by 50 basis points and reducing the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 100 …
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Indian Shipbuilders Secure Global Orders, Forge Green Alliances at Oslo Maritime Expo
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndian maritime companies have secured new shipbuilding contracts and forged green technology and knowledge partnerships with global players at the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Oslo, underscoring India’s growing presence in the …