Senior officials at the US State Department underscored the ongoing strategic and humanitarian priorities in South Asia during the Indo-Pacific Foreign Assistance Conference held on December 15, 2025, at the …
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At UN Security Council, India Affirms Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh as Integral Parts of India, Criticizes Pakistan’s Conduct
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, has asserted that the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are an “integral and inalienable” part of India. …
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Canada Launches Trade Consultations with India, UAE, Thailand, and Mercosur as New Delhi and Ottawa Reset Economic Ties
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readAfter years of strained relations and uncertainty, India and Canada are recalibrating their bilateral engagement, with trade and business cooperation emerging as a renewed focus. Both countries have faced economic …
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India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
by Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather 5 minutes readIndia and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant …
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Tanishq USA Strengthens National Presence with New Store Openings in Virginia and Florida
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readTanishq, India’s “most trusted” jewelry brand, has expanded its U.S. presence with the opening of its eighth and ninth stores in Tysons, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida. According to a statement …
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AUKUS Ministers Signal Full Steam Ahead in Washington
by Pooja Bhardwaj 4 minutes readThe AUKUS partnership entered what ministers repeatedly described as a full steam ahead phase on December 10, 2025, in Washington as defense leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom and the …
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US Under Secretary Allison Hooker Meets Sri Lankan President Dissanayake, Vows Support for Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readUnder Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on December 11, 2025, in Colombo and expressed confidence in his leadership as the …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Bipartisan House Panel Sees Stronger U.S.–India Ties as Strategic Imperative
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readA key U.S. House subcommittee sent a clear and unusually unified message on December 10, 2025, that a stronger partnership with India is a strategic imperative for America’s security, economic …
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India Highlights Expanding Healthcare and Humanitarian Support for Afghanistan at UN Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, stressed that healthcare is a particularly “important need” for the people of Afghanistan during the United Nations Security Council …