In a dramatic development the United States has seized the oil tanker on the run for several days now but on a changed name with a newly painted Russian flag. …
Energy
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Raja Krishnamoorthi to Introduce NOVA Act to Block U.S. Funding for Occupation or Administration of Venezuela
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has announced his intention to introduce the No Occupation of Venezuela (NOVA) Act, legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of any “federal funds, military …
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India Pegs FY26 Growth at 7.4% as Services and Investment Drive Expansion
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s economy is expected to grow 7.4% in the financial year ending March 2026, accelerating from a provisional 6.5% expansion in FY25, government estimates showed on Tuesday, as strong services …
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ISRO’s LVM3 Sets New Heavy-Lift Benchmark with BlueBird Block-2 Commercial Launch
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s space agency on Wednesday successfully placed the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into low Earth orbit, marking the heaviest payload ever launched by an Indian rocket and underscoring the growing …
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USISPF Welcomes India’s Nuclear and Insurance Reforms, Citing Long-Term Growth Potential
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the enactment of the SHANTI (Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India) Act, 2025, describing it as a “historic …
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US State Department Officials Reaffirm Strategic and Humanitarian Commitment to South Asia at Indo-Pacific Conference
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readSenior officials at the US State Department underscored the ongoing strategic and humanitarian priorities in South Asia during the Indo-Pacific Foreign Assistance Conference held on December 15, 2025, at the …
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India and South Africa: Bilateral ties strengthened by the diaspora
by Sanjeev Joshipura and Kinesh Pather 5 minutes readIndia and South Africa share a long, historically rooted relationship shaped by anti-colonial solidarity, shared democratic values, and growing economic cooperation. At the heart of this partnership is the vibrant …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Henrik Syse
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 5 minutes readHenrik Syse is an eminent philosopher, author, and former Vice Chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Nobel Peace Prize. He served a full six-year term from 2015 …
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Bipartisan House Panel Sees Stronger U.S.–India Ties as Strategic Imperative
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readA key U.S. House subcommittee sent a clear and unusually unified message on December 10, 2025, that a stronger partnership with India is a strategic imperative for America’s security, economic …
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Gen Z Democrat Jay Vaingankar Announces Congressional Campaign in NJ-12
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readFormer White House and Department of Energy official Jay Vaingankar announced on December 8, 2025, that he is running for the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. His …