India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh met with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on the sidelines of the 12th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting – Plus (ADMM-Plus) on October 31, 2025, …
Economy
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Rajan Navani
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 6 minutes readRajan Navani is the CEO and Founder of JetSynthesys, a leading digital entertainment and technology company that operates across gaming, esports, music, and social impact platforms. He is also on …
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Purnima Voria Appointed President of Rajasthan Foundation’s New York Chapter to Strengthen US-Rajasthan Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has appointed Purnima Voria as President of the Rajasthan Foundation’s New York (USA) Chapter. In this role, Voria will represent Rajasthanis across all 50 …
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The Big Fat Indian Wedding: A $78 Billion Celebration of Culture and Commerce
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe Big Fat Indian Wedding is back — and it’s bigger than ever. Between November 1 and December 14, an estimated 46 lakh weddings will take place across India, generating …
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AAPI Victory Fund Launches “Civic Playground for Creators” to Empower Digital Storytellers as Agents of Democracy
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIn an innovative move to engage diverse audiences through authentic storytelling, the AAPI Victory Fund has launched a new initiative titled “Civic Playground for Creators.” The program aims to harness …
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Si Nonna’s, the all-India Pizzeria chain, achieved a historic milestone this week by becoming India’s first pizzeria to receive the globally-recognized certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), founded …
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FICCI Wants Clear Tax Rules to Help Overseas Indians Bring Business Back Home
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s leading industry body, FICCI, has urged the government to end tax ambiguity that deters foreign companies—including many owned or led by the Indian diaspora—from integrating their global supply chains …
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Maryland Hosts Annual “Embassy Night” at Washington International Horse Show to Showcase Global Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Maryland Secretary of State, Susan Lee, hosted the annual “Embassy Night” at the 67th Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), on October 25, 2025, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where diplomats …
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Indian American Leaders Rally for Voter Engagement at “Diwali Day of Action” in Northern Virginia
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Indian American (IA) Impact and the AAPI Victory Fund came together to host the “Diwali Day of Action” an event focused on civic participation, voter turnout, and community empowerment, …
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Commends Banks and Credit Unions for Supporting Federal Workers Amid Shutdown
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readAs millions of federal employees missed their first full paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown this week, Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) has commended several banks and credit …