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Middle East Conflict Heightens Economic Risks for South Asia, Moody’s Warns
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe ongoing conflict in the Middle East is emerging as a significant external shock for South Asia, with countries in the region facing heightened risks from energy price spikes, supply …
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EconomyIMFSouth AsiaSri Lanka
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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World Bank: India Growth to Ease but Outpace Peers
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’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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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Questions USPS Role in Trump Order on Mail Ballots
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readCongressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner seeking immediate clarification regarding a recent executive order issued by Donald Trump that directs the United States Postal …
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Jay Vaingankar Qualifies for April 26 NJ-12 Democratic Primary Debate
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe campaign of Gen Z former Biden White House official Jay Vaingankar announced that he has officially qualified for the April 26 Democratic primary debate for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional …
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How Vaisakhi Reflects Sikh Heritage and Diaspora Influence Worldwide
by Prabhjot Singh 6 minutes readFor Punjabis worldwide, Vaisakhi is not only a religious or seasonal festivity but much more. Though many other South Asian communities, including Tamils, Malayalees, Biharis, and Bengalis, celebrate this mid-April …