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Snub to WFI: SC Allows Vinesh Phogat to participate in Selection Trials

May 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, May 29: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Olympic medallist Vinesh Phogat to participate in the coming Asian Games selection trials to be held from Saturday. A Bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha said Ms Phogat needs a chance as she has made the country proud multiple times in the past in the […]

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UDF Government’s Two-Para Vande Mataram Irks BJP-Appointed Governor

May 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, May 29: Skipping playing “Vande Mataram” in its entirety at the opening session of the Kerala Assembly on Friday sparked off a controversy as the BJP government-appointed Governor Rajendra Arlekar took strong exception laying the groundwork for a dispute between the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government and the Lok Bhavan. Returning […]

Business

Markets: Geodynamic uncertainties drag Sensex, Nifty down over 1.4%

May 29, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Fears of a fresh US-Iran war, uncertainties over a peace deal between them, and deepening market anxiety dragged Indian equity benchmarks down by more than 1.4 per cent on Friday. While the Nifty 50 fell 359.40 points (1.5 per cent) to close at ⁠23,547.75, the BSE Sensex shed 1092.06 points […]

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Siddaramaiah Demands key Portfolios for his Son in Shivakumar Cabinet

May 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, May 29: A day after stepping down as the Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah on Friday met Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi with a wishlist while rejecting the party high command’s offer for a Rajya Sabha seat. According to party sources, his wishlist included plump portfolios for his […]

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SC to Monitor NEET Paper Leak Investigation, Stern Security Measures in Transportation of Question paper for Retest

May 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, May 29: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed reservations over cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test- Under Graduate (NEET –UG), 2026, over paper leak pointing out that such an eventuality was “traumatic” for the youths and said it would “monitor” for some time” the investigation into the paper leak. […]

Defence

Plastic currency: RBI revives idea of polymer notes, says report

May 29, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India may soon get plastic currency notes as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revived a decade-old plan, the media reported on Friday. The central bank is considering a pilot project for polymer banknotes, citing longer shelf life, lower replacement costs, and rising demand for cash despite the growth […]

Business

Growth: India’s outlook for FY27 remains positive, says RBI report

May 29, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Despite the ongoing West Asian conflict and the attendant risks, which could pose headwinds to growth and inflation in the short run, the overall growth outlook for India in the financial year 2026-27 remains positive, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said. The central bank’s Annual Report for FY26 […]