Indian states are set to maintain high levels of social welfare spending this fiscal year, with expenditures projected at roughly 2 per cent of their Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), …
Economy
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Air Disasters-4: Adanis, IndiGo Rule Indian Aviation as Government Agencies Get Elbowed Out
by Prabhjot Singh 13 minutes readA lot has been said and written about air disasters in general, and the recent crash of AI 171, a flight from Ahmedabad to Gatwick (London), in particular. The flight …
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India Gains as U.S. Retreats on Section 899; Global Minimum Tax Finds New Stability
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe recent decision by the U.S. Congress to drop Section 899 from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” marks a critical turning point in the evolving landscape of international taxation. …
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Beyond Tariffs: U.S.-India Trade Talks Test New Delhi’s Strategic Trade Vision
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readAs Indian trade negotiators commenced what could be their final in-person talks in Washington, D.C. on June 27, 2025, a looming July 9 deadline casts a long shadow over the …
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Bangladesh Edges Closer to Nuclear Power as Rooppur Unit 1 Prepares for Grid Sync
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe successful commissioning of critical components at Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) signals a profound and imminent transformation for the nation, positioning it as a formidable player in regional …
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With $4.8 Million Funding, StayVista Eyes Leadership in India’s $2.1 Billion Holiday Home Market
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readStayVista, India’s largest villa rental platform, announced today it has successfully raised over INR 40 crore (approximately $4.8 million USD) in a Series B funding round. The investment was led …
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RBI’s Revised Project Loan Norms Aim to Unlock $1.6 Trillion Infra Capex
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a significant shift that balances prudential regulation with growth imperatives, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized its “Project Finance Directions, 2025,” effective from October 1. The revised …
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Zohran Mamdani Wins Democratic Nomination for NYC Mayor, Defeating Former NY Governor Cuomo
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIndian-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 …
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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 …