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 …
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Modi, Starmer Pledge Deeper India–UK Partnership Across Key Sectors
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe India–United Kingdom relationship entered a new and more comprehensive phase this week as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart, Sir Keir Starmer, concluded two days of high-level …
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Global Trade Faces 2026 Slowdown as Tariffs Bite; India Braces for Shifting Headwinds
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe 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 …
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USISPF Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Sergio Gor and S. Paul Kapur, Calls It a Boost for US-India Relations
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe 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 …
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U.S. Lawmakers Urge President Trump to Repair Relations with India, Reverse Tariff Escalations
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readA 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 …
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Opinion: The LDP in Japan Makes History
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readFrom a pack of five contenders to replace the outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, it soon came down to between the youngest emerging leader within the Liberal Democratic Party and …
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Nepal’s Envoy to UN Highlights Democratic Transition, Gen Z Protests, and Global Crises at UNGA 80
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readNepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, declared that Nepal stands at a “historical crossroads,” stressing that the “only viable road ahead of us is that …
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Dharma Vs Dhandha: India’s Conundrum
by Gopal Khanna & Rasita Vishnuram 6 minutes readDharmasya Mulam Artha (The Basis of Righteousness is Wealth) — Chanakya Long before globalization became common parlance, India was already its beating heart. The scent of pepper and cardamom drifted …
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Elevate 2025 Brings Tamil Entrepreneurs Together in Texas; Indiaspora Founder MR Rangaswami Calls for Changing Immigrant Narrative
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIrving, Texas: Elevate 2025, the fifth annual global conference of Tamil Entrepreneurs and Mentorship Services (TEAMS), was held on September 26–27, drawing more than 450 participants and featuring over 30 speakers …
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Muhammad Yunus Outlines Bangladesh’s Reform Roadmap and Global Priorities at UNGA 2025
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readBangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, used his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025, to highlight the country’s sweeping reforms since …