The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, 2026, marking a significant recalibration of India’s direct tax framework, with far-reaching implications for capital gains taxation, shareholder returns, and investor …
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 Scales Up Digital Surveillance Grid with IVFRT Extension
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readThe Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a five-year extension of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) scheme with an outlay of ₹1,800 crore …
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From Funding Rules to Institutional Control: FCRA Bill Reshapes Civil Society
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s proposed overhaul of its foreign funding law is rapidly shaping into more than a compliance exercise—it is emerging as a redesign of how civil society itself is structured, financed …
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Beyond Oil: How the West Asia Conflict Is Rewiring India’s Economic Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe escalating conflict in West Asia is rapidly emerging as a multi-dimensional economic shock for India, threatening to unsettle currency stability, capital flows, and macroeconomic balances, even as policymakers rely …
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India, Japan Sign ¥275 Billion ($1.7 Billion) ODA Deals for Metro Expansion, Healthcare and Farm Sector Push
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia and Japan on Tuesday firmed up a fresh set of development financing agreements worth nearly ¥276 billion (about $1.7 billion), with funds earmarked for metro rail expansion in two …
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Four Rhinos Return to the Wild in Dudhwa, Signaling Revival of Terai Grasslands
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn a carefully choreographed operation spanning two days, conservation authorities released four greater one-horned rhinos into the wilds of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, marking a significant milestone in efforts to rebuild …
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Unincorporated Enterprises Near 8% Growth, Add Over 7.4 Million Jobs in 2025: Survey
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s unincorporated non-agricultural sector expanded sharply in 2025, with the number of establishments rising to 7.92 crore from 7.34 crore in the previous survey round — a near 8% increase …
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As Digital India Expands, So Do Risks for Women Online
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readNew 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 …
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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 …