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PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam chief minister

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he took oath as Assam Chief Minister, praising his leadership and administrative capabilities. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A great day for Assam! For the third consecutive time, the NDA Government assumes office. Congratulations to Dr. Himanta Biswa […]

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Sirhind Fateh Divas: HM Amit Shah pays tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Sirhind Fateh Divas and paid tribute to Baba Banda Singh Bahadur, describing him as a symbol of unwavering devotion to faith, courage and dedication to the motherland. In a post on X, HM Shah said Baba Banda […]

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World Bank sees Pacific growth slowing to 2.8% in 2026

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Economic growth across 11 Pacific Island countries is expected to weaken in 2026 as higher energy and shipping costs, slowing tourism momentum and persistent structural constraints weigh on activity, the World Bank said in a report released on Tuesday. The World Bank’s Pacific Economic Update said growth in the Pacific Island countries it […]

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Top Asian LNG markets boost coal use as Iran war limits supply

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Major Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers Japan and South Korea ramped up coal-fired power generation in April and into early May, market data showed, as the Iran war disrupted supplies of the super-chilled fuel and boosted prices. Japan’s gas-fired power supply hit two-year lows in April and South Korea’s dropped to six-month […]

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Economy: Moody’s cuts India growth forecast for 2026 to 6%

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Citing subdued private consumption, capital formation, and industrial activity amid higher energy costs cited as reasons, global agency Moody’s Ratings on Tuesday slashed India’s GDP growth forecast for year 2026 by 0.8 percentage points to 6 per cent, the media reported. In its Global Macro Outlook May update, it said […]

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Roving Periscope: After PM Modi’s austerity appeal, Kotak warns of the “shock” ahead

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to the people, twice in two days, to take some austerity measures, leading banker Uday Kotak on Tuesday warned that the global economy is on the verge of a significant “shock” as the delayed consequences of the prolonged US-Iran war are set to kick […]

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President Murmu honours nursing personnel with National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to distinguished nursing personnel at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Nurses Day. Addressing the gathering, the President praised nurses and healthcare professionals for their compassion, dedication and service to the nation. She said nursing personnel […]

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DigiHaat launches ‘Swadeshi’ marketplace to promote Made-in-Bharat products

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The government-backed e-commerce platform DigiHaat on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘Swadeshi’, a dedicated marketplace to promote authentic ‘Made-in-Bharat’ products and strengthen local production ecosystems. The platform, which is owned by the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), launched the initiative in line with the vision of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat through Swadeshi-driven […]

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New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: Israel’s parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, a step lawmakers said would help heal national trauma. The surprise attack, led by elite “Nukhba” force fighters from the Palestinian militant group Hamas, […]

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NEET-UG 2026 cancelled, fresh exam to be held; CBI probe ordered

May 12, 2026 revoi editor 0

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that a fresh examination will be held on dates to be notified later, following allegations of irregularities in the exam process. In an official statement issued on X, the NTA said the decision was taken […]