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Capitol Hill

Desi Dollars, Swing Votes: Trump’s Risky Bet

A social media post by Donald Trump has ignited a widening political controversy, with criticism now spilling into the early contours of the U.S. election cycle and raising fresh questions…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 24, 2026

India

India Smartphone Output up 8% in 2025 on Export Surge

India’s domestically manufactured smartphone shipments rose 8% year-on-year in 2025, powered by a sharp jump in exports that now account for roughly one-third of total production, according to Counterpoint Research.…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 23, 2026

East Asia

Opinion: Japan’s Strategic Moves Send a Signal

In a major move that has both strategic and diplomatic implications, Japan has decided to lift the ban on the export of lethal weapons for now restricting it to some…

By Sridhar Krishnaswami · April 22, 2026

Economy

Global Money Eyes India Finance

Foreign investment in India’s financial institutions can strengthen their credit profiles, but only when it brings meaningful improvements in governance, risk controls and strategic direction, according to a report released…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 21, 2026

Economy

India Eyes $12B Tariff Windfall

The U.S. government on Monday began the massive undertaking of processing $166 billion in tariff refunds following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that dismantled a year-long regime of reciprocal duties. …

By SAH Special Correspondent · April 21, 2026

Economy

South Asia’s Growth Faces Rising Global Headwinds

South Asia’s growth story remains intact but increasingly fragile, caught between resilient domestic demand and a tightening web of global uncertainties, according to the latest survey by the United Nations…

By R. Suryamurthy · April 21, 2026