New 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 …
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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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 …
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India’s New Tax Rules Widen Net for NRIs, Tighten Scrutiny of Offshore Income
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia has formally notified the Income-tax Rules, 2026, marking a sweeping overhaul of direct tax procedures with far-reaching consequences for non-resident Indians (NRIs), as authorities expand oversight of cross-border income, …
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India is seeking to transform its largely fragmented sports equipment industry into a global export powerhouse, with a new report from NITI Aayog laying out an ambitious pathway to expand …
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Middle East Conflict Casts Shadow on South Asia Trade Outlook Despite AI-Led Global Surge: WTO
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readSouth Asia’s trade outlook is coming under increasing pressure as the ongoing Middle East conflict threatens to push up energy and fertilizer costs, disrupt supply routes, and strain food security, …