World Bank Group President Ajay Banga announced that the institution aims to double its agribusiness commitments to $9 billion annually by 2030, with plans to mobilize an additional $5 billion …
Economy
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Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meet in Washington to Strengthen Economic Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Commonwealth Finance Ministers convened on October 13, 2025, during the Annual Meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) in Washington, D.C., to chart strategies for addressing …
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Virginia 2025: GOP’s John Reid Talks Economic Growth, South Asian Outreach, and LGBTQ+ Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readRepublican nominee John Reid, a former WRVA radio host and veteran broadcaster, is running to become Virginia’s first openly gay Lieutenant Governor. In this wide-ranging conversation with South Asian Herald, on …
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Tani Saha Engages 3,000 Perth Households Ahead of City of Canning Elections
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readWith just days remaining before the City of Canning local government elections, Gurukul WA’s Founder and President, Tani Saha, who is contesting for the position of Councilor for the City, asserted she …
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It is not just the Middle East, but the world at large is waiting with bated breath for what is unfolding in the Gaza. President Donald Trump is due to …
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Anita Anand to Visit India, Singapore, and China to Strengthen Canada’s Indo-Pacific Partnerships
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readIn a major diplomatic outreach under Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, External Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced she will visit India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to 17 to advance bilateral …
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Ceasefire and Corridor: Gaza Truce Revives the India–Middle East–Europe Plan
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 7 minutes readFor two years, the Middle East has been a case study in how conflict unravels even promising economic ideas. The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced with fanfare at the …
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From Compliance to Coercion: Why India’s Tax System Still Criminalizes Errors
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia’s ambitious overhaul of its direct tax system — billed as a cornerstone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a transparent, investor-friendly economy — has come under sharp scrutiny …
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American Hindu Coalition Endorses Virginia Attorney General for Second Term, Praises His Commitment to Merit and Civil Rights
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe American Hindu Coalition (AHC) has officially endorsed Virginia Attorney General, Jason Miyares, for a second term in office during a meeting held on October 8, 2025, at the Staybridge …
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World Bank Warns of South Asia Slowdown Amid Trade Barriers and AI Disruptions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe World Bank’s latest South Asia Development Update projects the region’s economic growth to remain strong at 6.6 percent in 2025, but warns of a significant slowdown ahead, citing trade …