South Asia & US

Australia and India have taken a major step in strengthening their strategic partnership, signing three landmark defense cooperation agreements on October 9, 2025, during Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh’s two-day …

India’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 …

The 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 …

The 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 …

Bethesda, Maryland: Maryland Secretary of Higher Education, Sanjay Rai, Ph.D., commended the legacy and contributions of the Tamil diaspora, describing their global role as a “celebration of that spirit” during the …

Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller joined supporters in Virginia to rally behind Democratic nominee Ghazala Hashmi’s campaign for lieutenant governor, underscoring shared values and deep personal parallels between the two …

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that global trade growth will sharply decelerate in 2026 as the full effects of higher tariffs, weaker demand, and inventory corrections reverberate through …

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has congratulated Sergio Gor and S. Paul Kapur on their Senate confirmations as the next US Ambassador to India and Assistant Secretary of State …

A group of 21 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives has called on President Donald Trump to take immediate action to mend America’s strained relationship with India and roll …