The National Council of Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA), in collaboration with other community organizations in the DMV area, hosted India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 17, 2025, at John …
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India Cites Domestic Women’s Safety Initiatives as Global Model at UN Security Council Debate
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readCounsellor and Chargé d’Affaires of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, Eldos Mathew Punnoose, stressed India’s strong stance against conflict-related sexual violence during the UN Security Council …
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Finance Panel Maps Growth Path, Flags Risks from Inflation, Trade Shifts and Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economy may be the fastest-growing among major nations but sustaining that momentum will require deft management of inflation, trade realignment, capital flows and the energy transition, a parliamentary panel …
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Nuclear, Private Capital Cast as Anchors in India’s Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economic future will hinge on how decisively it navigates the energy transition, with nuclear power and private investment set to take center stage, a parliamentary committee has warned. The …
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Delaware Secretary of State Urges Indian Americans to Seek Representation in Local and State Governments
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readCharuni Patibanda-Sanchez, the Secretary of State of Delaware, and the first person of Indian descent to hold the position nationwide, has called on Indian Americans to increase their participation in …
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Loudoun County Treasurer Honors T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman for Excellence in “Community Journalism”
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readLoudoun County Treasurer Henry C. Eickelberg recognized T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman, Editor-in-Chief of the South Asian Herald, for his excellence in “community journalism” during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations at Dulles …
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JSW, POSCO Eye $7.2 Billion India steel JV as ‘Green Steel’ Demand Surges
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding agreement to explore a 50:50 joint venture for a 6 million tons per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant, …
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From Grocery Bills to Loan Repayments: How UPI Is Reshaping Indian Money Habits
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has continued its blistering growth in 2025, with average daily transaction values climbing from about $9.1 billion in January to $10.9 billion in August, according …
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Philanthropist Surinderpal Singh Oberoi Honored in Canada for Lifesaving Humanitarian Work
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readIt is the extraordinary journey of a man who once walked away from home, unwilling to pursue post-matriculation studies. Five decades later, he funds universities, champions quality education, and supports …
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Seattle Hosts First-Ever India Day Parade, Showcasing India’s Cultural Diversity and Unity
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readAs part of India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations, the Consulate General of India in Seattle, in collaboration with the City of Seattle, organized the first-ever India Day Parade in Downtown …