New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has introduced a broad package of “good government, ethics, and transparency” legislation aimed at strengthening oversight and reinforcing public accountability. The measures are designed to …
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India’s Digital Energy Initiative Takes Center Stage at World Bank Spring Meetings
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readAt the 2026 World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., India’s Secretary of Finance for the Department of Economic Affairs, Anuradha Thakur, delivered keynote remarks at the “Smart, Connected, Customer-Centric: …
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IMF Urges South Asia to Use Fiscal Buffers Prudently Amid Global Commodity Volatility
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged South Asian nations to deploy their fiscal buffers judiciously, emphasizing that countries such as India have demonstrated “prudent” fiscal management. “I think they …
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Balancing Oil, Optics, and Alliances: India’s Tightrope in the Gulf War
by Mahendra Vedby Mahendra Ved 6 minutes readHow is India taking the Gulf War, taking place next door, but reverberating globally? The question can be asked of any country, but India is special, being the most populous …
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Raj Gupta, Former Chairman and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 8 minutes readRaj Gupta served as chairman and CEO of Rohm and Haas Company with a 13.5% average annual shareholder return at Rohm and Haas over the period of 1948–2009 with the …
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South Asian Herald Appoints Jothsna Kethar as Chief Operating Officer
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readSouth Asian Herald has announced the appointment of Jothsna Kethar, as its new Chief Operating Officer. Kethar, also known as “Coach Jo,” is an accomplished business leader and the founder …
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Chef Vikas Khanna Named to TIME100 2026, Recognized Among World’s Most Influential Voices
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readMichelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has been named to the TIME100 for 2026, TIME’s annual list of the “100 most influential people” in the world, placing him among the most “powerful …
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White House Confirms Islamabad as Venue for Next US-Iran Peace Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has confirmed that the next round of US-Iranpeace talks will take place in Islamabad, with Pakistan continuing as the sole mediator in the negotiations. Speaking at a …
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India Strong, But Global Risks Loom, Says Chief Economic Adviser in Washington
by Khushboo Razdan 4 minutes readWhile the global economy grapples with a “scarcity of growth,” India enters the 2026–27 financial year anchored by resilient domestic demand and a strengthening macroeconomic backdrop. According to India’s Chief …
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India, US Reopen Talks to Finalize Interim Trade Pact
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia will send a high-level negotiating team to the United States next week to resume trade talks after a gap of several months, as both sides seek to advance an …