Indian-origin New York State Assemblymember and Democratic socialist Zohran Kwame Mamdani was declared the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City on June 24, 2025. Born in Uganda and …
Economy
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VA-11 Congressional Candidate Amy Roma Pushes for Stronger US-South Asia Partnerships
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readDemocratic candidate Amy Roma, running in the special election for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District to fill the vacancy left by the late Congressman Gerry Connolly, underscored the importance of deepening …
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Slated to open in July 2025, Layered., a new brunch and café concept from the owners of Chateau de Chantilly, represents a “significant step in the revitalization of a long-vacant …
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India May Ease Local Content Rules in Telecom, Boosting MNC Access to Government Contracts
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia is considering changes to local content rules in its telecom procurement policy that could ease market access for multinational corporations (MNCs) such as Cisco, Ericsson and Nokia, government and …
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India’s 2026 Income Survey Aims to Fill Critical Data Void After Decades of Inaction
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will launch India’s first comprehensive Household Income Survey in 2026, aiming to fill a critical data gap in the country’s statistical system. …
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A New Chapter: Rebuilding the India-Canada Partnership
by Sanjeev Joshipura 6 minutes readThe in-person meeting between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit represents a significant gesture that marks the beginning of a crucial …
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Middle East Crisis Yet to Dent India Inc, But Oil Price Surge a Concern
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe escalating geopolitical standoff between Israel and Iran is rattling global commodity markets and reigniting fears of economic volatility, particularly in energy-importing nations like India. While India’s trade exposure to …
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Economic Stability Improves in Nepal as Inflation Eases, Trade Expands
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readNepal’s economy is showcasing a notable degree of resilience, characterized by moderating inflation and a strengthening external sector, according to the latest “Nepal Economy Update” report by CareEdge, a subsidiary …
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Japan’s Consul-General in Perth Reaffirms Quad Vision: Friendship, Prosperity, and a Free Indo-Pacific
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readReflecting on the evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Japan, India, Australia, and the United States, Japan’s Consul-General in Perth, Atsushi Karimata emphasized that cooperation among member nations …
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White House Warns Iran Could Build Nuclear Weapon Within Weeks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has issued a stark warning that Iran is just weeks away from attaining nuclear capability, a development that would pose an “existential threat” not only to Israel …