South Asians for America, a national advocacy and political organization focused on mobilizing and empowering South Asian American communities across the United States, has announced its endorsement of Dr. Nirav …
Economy
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India Opens $1.35 Billion Jewar Airport, Expanding NCR Aviation Capacity
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readNew Delhi, March 28 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the first phase of the Noida International Airport, a ₹11,200-crore (about $1.35 billion) greenfield project that is expected …
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“Inform, Reform, Empower”: Iqra Khalid Marks 10 Years in Canadian Parliament
by Alisha Zaidiby Alisha Zaidi 4 minutes readCanadian parliamentarian Iqra Khalid is marking her 10-year anniversary as the Member of Parliament for Mississauga–Erin Mills. Elected in 2015, Khalid was one of only two Pakistani women elected to …
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The last thing that the conflict in the Middle East needs is another nation trying to insert itself, on its own or at the nudging of others in the region …
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India on Friday stepped up its diplomatic and domestic response to the escalating crisis in West Asia, using the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to press for global …
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Fuel Duty Cut Turns Oil Shock into Fiscal Crisis for Centre
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readThe Union government’s decision to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per liter — even as it reimposes export levies on refined fuels — represents a calculated …
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Indiaspora Global AI Summit in Bengaluru Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in India’s AI Landscape
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe fourth Indiaspora Global AI Summit on March 25, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre in Bengaluru, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to examine the …
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Capital Gains Shift Could Reshape Corporate Payout Strategies
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, 2026, marking a significant recalibration of India’s direct tax framework, with far-reaching implications for capital gains taxation, shareholder returns, and investor …
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Smriti Irani Urges Diaspora to Invest in India’s Small Businesses, Emphasizes Women’s Financial Empowerment
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFormer Union Minister of India, Smriti Irani, has called on members of the global Indian diaspora to invest in small businesses in India, highlighting their critical role in driving innovation, …
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From Funding Rules to Institutional Control: FCRA Bill Reshapes Civil Society
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s proposed overhaul of its foreign funding law is rapidly shaping into more than a compliance exercise—it is emerging as a redesign of how civil society itself is structured, financed …