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Roving Periscope: To counter China, Quad partners ink deal on critical minerals; to mobilize $20 bn fund

May 26, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid growing concerns over China’s export controls on rare earth elements and strategic metals vital for global technology supply chains, the four Quad partners on Tuesday firmed up a key framework for cooperation in ensuring steady supplies of critical minerals, the media reported. On the sidelines of the Quadrilateral Security […]

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Markets: On West Asian peace hopes, Sensex, Nifty jump over 1.3%

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Indian benchmark indices surged over 1.3 per cent on Monday, with the Sensex soaring more than 1,000 points and the Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark, driven by easing crude oil prices, improving global sentiment, strong financial stocks, and optimism about a potential US-Iran deal. While Sensex surged 1.42 per cent […]

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The Indian currency: With RBI support, crude price slump, rupee strengthens vis-à-vis USD

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive session on Monday, its longest winning streak in a month, driven by market ‌interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and a slump in crude oil prices on hopes of ⁠a US-Iran peace deal to end the West Asian crisis. The […]

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The 3 Fs: PM Modi’s call “very important,” says FinMin Sitharaman

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and pushed for increased focus on 3Fs — fuel, fertiliser, and forex –amid the ongoing West Asian crisis, underlining that the Indian economy remains resilient. Addressing an event to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the […]

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Wedding/warning bells: “If I attend it, I’ll get killed,” says Trump on skipping son’s marriage!

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: He has for long been calling the United States the greatest nation with the greatest-ever armed forces. Yet, US President Donald Trump can not attend his own son’s marriage, lest Iran kills him! “I’ll try to make it,” he meekly said on Thursday, adding the ongoing Iran war may keep […]

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Roving Periscope: Now, Israel fears Iran could launch ‘surprise attack!’

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: For a change, Israel now fears that Iran could launch a ‘surprise attack’ on the Jewish state, amid ongoing, fluctuating ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington, the media reported on Friday. According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries as […]

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Trade: The US looking forward to BTA with India, says Sergio Gor

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The US is looking forward to sealing the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with India that will facilitate expanding market access, reduce barriers, and create greater certainty for businesses, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday. The expected trade deal will strengthen supply chains and drive sustained inclusive […]

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Energy: The US wants stronger partnership with India, says Rubio

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: On the eve of his first India visit, and amid the growing energy insecurity worldwide due to the West Asian war, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington wants a strong energy partnership with New Delhi, the media reported on Friday. Ahead of his four-day visit from May […]

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Roving Periscope: In his Venezuela II attempt, Trump targets Cuba’s Raul Castro

May 21, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Before annexing a “pro-China” Venezuela in January 2026 and capturing its President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Donald Trump plotted meticulously against the Latin American strongman, indicting him in alleged narco-terrorism cases, running covert operations against him, and more. Now, following the same script, the Trump administration has accused former […]

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Putin in China: Xi may do unto Vladimir what he did to Donald!

May 20, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Days after US President Donald Trump returned from China rather ‘disappointed’ Chinese President Xi Jinping may be doing to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit on Tuesday, as well. In recent months, America and Russia have come closer than before; Washington no longer […]