U.S. President Donald Trump on August 22, 2025, nominated Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. …
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Guest Column: Tariffs, Alliances, and Nuclear Fears
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readEvery time there is a new dispensation in Washington, D.C., there is always a debate in the Asia-Pacific or Indo-Pacific on the all-too-important issue of commitment: will the United States …
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Airport Tariff Watchdog Weak, Lacks Teeth, Says Parliamentary Committee
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s civil aviation regulator for airport economics is falling short of its mandate, a parliamentary committee has warned, citing weak oversight, lack of transparency, and failure to protect both airlines …
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Nikki Haley Warns U.S.-India Ties at “Inflection Point,” Urges Partnership to Counter China
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readFormer U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has cautioned that the U.S.-India relationship is at a critical “inflection point” after four decades of strengthening ties, warning that India …
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PLI Scheme Cuts Therapy Costs by 95% As India Ramps up Rare Disease Focus
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has pledged to make treatments for rare diseases more affordable, using a mix of policy incentives and budget support, as government and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi this …
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Sai Baba Peace Awards to Honor Global Leaders in 2026, Says Foundation Trustee Aushim Khetarpal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Managing Trustee of the Shirdi Sai Baba Foundation, Aushim Khetarpal, has announced that the Sai Baba Peace Awards will be held in India in 2026, recognizing distinguished individuals across …
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43rd India Day Parade in New York City Draws Massive Crowds, Celebrating Cultural Heritage and Unity
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) NY-NJ-CT-NE hosted the 43rd Annual India Day Parade in New York City on August 17, 2025, transforming Madison Avenue into a vibrant showcase of …
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India’s Cotton Duty Waiver Risks Price Crash, Hands U.S. Exporters a Market Opening
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s surprise move to suspend import duties on cotton for 40 days threatens to depress domestic prices and undercut farmers, while creating a lucrative opening for U.S. shippers squeezed out …
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Guest Column: The Difficult Last Mile
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIf events of Alaska and Washington DC are anything to go by, it would seem that finally there is light at the end of the tunnel as far as the …
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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 …