Economy
World Bank: India Growth to Ease but Outpace Peers
India’s economic growth is projected to moderate to 6.6 per cent in FY27, as rising energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict and ongoing supply chain disruptions weigh on…
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Defense
Trump’s Iran Miscalculation: A Warning for a Fragile Global Order
“Wars may be started at will, but they are ended by necessity.” The old insight, often attributed to Machiavelli, has taken on renewed relevance in the unfolding crisis involving Donald…
AI
Auto, Industrial CEOs Bet on Growth, Accelerate AI Push Amid Uncertainty: KPMG
Global automotive and industrial manufacturing leaders are signalling renewed confidence in growth even as geopolitical tensions, cost pressures and the energy transition reshape the operating landscape, according to a 2025…
Community
South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts Startup Pitch Competition
The South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted a Startup Pitch Competition on March 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders…
Community
Virgin Atlantic Ramps up Bengaluru Flights, Nears Double-Daily Service
Virgin Atlantic will increase its London Heathrow–Bengaluru services to 13 flights a week from June 1, 2026, edging closer to a double-daily schedule on one of its fastest-growing India routes.…
World
The Strait of Hormuz: A World on the Edge
Six weeks into the war between the United States and Iran, the conflict has arrived at its most dangerous inflection point. What began as a rapid military campaign has hardened…
Community
Jenifer Rajkumar Announces Housing Assistance Day, Financial Literacy Workshop in Ridgewood
New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar is set to host two upcoming community events aimed at providing housing and financial resources directly to residents of Ridgewood, continuing her approach of…
Community
SABCVA Honors Anil Sharma and Rizwan Jaka at 2026 Awards Ceremony, Announces New Workforce and Community Initiatives
On March 29, 2026, the South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) recognized outstanding leaders for their “leadership, service, and dedication” at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Sterling, Virginia. The…
Economy
India Bets on Value-Added Seafood to Drive Export Surge
India is preparing to reposition its seafood industry for the next phase of global competition, with policymakers targeting higher-value exports, deeper market penetration and stronger compliance standards as the sector…
Defense
Capital Latitude: The Indo-Pacific Now Begins in the Gulf
“The rule of the sea is indeed a great matter.” – Thucydides For years, the Indo-Pacific was drawn as an eastern theater of power, with most attention fixed on the…
Economy
PAC Flags Gaps in Rail Safety Despite Near-Perfect Track Monitoring Claims
India’s rail safety apparatus is under renewed scrutiny after Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) flagged persistent gaps in inspection, maintenance, and accountability systems, even as the government claims near-total compliance…
Community
Insurance Activity at GIFT City Gains Momentum with Global Entrants
India’s flagship financial hub at GIFT City is fast emerging as a serious player in global risk markets, with insurance and reinsurance premiums surging more than elevenfold in five years…
Economy
America Knows India for Tech; It’s Missing What Comes Next
There is a certain image of Indian success in the United States that has become almost automatic. It is about writing code, raising venture capital and building in Silicon Valley,…
Economy
Volatile Capital Flows Put RBI in Policy Crosshairs as Rupee Weakens
The Indian rupee’s recent trajectory is increasingly emerging as a test case for central bank agility in a fragmented global financial order, with SBI Research warning that the Reserve Bank…
Capitol Hill
South Asian Business Council of Virginia Hosts 2026 Business Conference in Herndon
The South Asian Business Council of Virginia (SABCVA) hosted the South Asian Business Conference on March 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, bringing together a diverse group…
Aviation
Asia, Middle East Drive Global Air Cargo Boom as Demand Climbs 11%
Global air cargo markets entered 2026 on a firm footing, with demand rising sharply in February and pointing to a sustained recovery in cross-border trade, even as regional disparities and…