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Roving Periscope: After Trump’s ‘failed’ China visit, Putin to meet Xi

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Four days after US President Donald Trump ended his rather ‘unproductive’ visit to China, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the media reported on Monday. Ahead of the Russian President’s two-day visit from Tuesday, Xi and Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday, […]

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Energy: Govt. directs banks, financial bodies, and insurance firms to shift to VCs, EVs

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry has directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions on Monday to ​implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on travel ​and a phased transition to electric vehicles and video conferencing, the media reported. The directive, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State […]

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The Rupee: Amid geodynamic turbulence, the Indian currency slides to 96.34/USD

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: As West Asia fears regathering of the war clouds, surging global bond yields, elevated energy prices, and the resultant geoeconomic turbulence, the Indian rupee on Monday hit a fresh low of 96.34 per US dollars, the media reported. With this fresh slide, the Indian currency has slumped 2 per cent […]

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Animmoov Digital Media Secures Double Triumph at Connected TV Asia Symposium 2026

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

MUMBAI: In a major validation for the regional advertising-technology landscape, home-grown startup Animmoov Digital Media swept two top accolades at the prestigious Connected TV (CTV) Asia Symposium 2026, organized by Agency Reporter. The company was crowned the ‘CTV Technology Company of the Year,’ while its breakthrough advertising initiative bagged the coveted ‘CTV Campaign of the […]

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National Testing House (NR), Ghaziabad set to unveil the State-of-the-Art Shoe Testing Laboratory, Strengthening India’s Manufacturing and Quality Infrastructure

May 17, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The National Test House (NTH), Northern Region, Ghaziabad, under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, has established a state-of-the-art Shoe Testing Laboratory, significantly enhancing its capability to provide comprehensive, reliable and high precision footwear testing services for MSMEs, manufacturers, exporters, consumers and regulatory authorities across the country. The establishment of this advanced […]

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Roving Periscope: Is Trump trapping both China and Taiwan?

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: In recent months, the USA approved a record USD 11 billion arms package for Taiwan, and is currently reviewing an additional USD14 billion deal. In March 2026, President Donald Trump welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House, although she strongly supports Taiwan’s independence. But now he has […]

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Sensex, Nifty end lower amid surge in crude oil price

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Indian benchmark equity indices ended lower on Friday as late-session selling pressure dragged the markets down due to rise in crude oil prices. The benchmark Nifty closed 46.10 points, or 0.19 per cent, lower at 23,643.50, while the Sensex declined 160.73 points, or 0.21 per cent, to settle at 75,237.99. The surge in […]

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India, UAE ink major pacts on energy, defence, AI; Abu Dhabi commits $5 billion investment

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India and the United Arab Emirates on Friday signed a series of agreements across energy, defence, maritime infrastructure and emerging technologies during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Abu Dhabi, with the Gulf nation announcing investments worth $5 billion in India. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two sides reviewed […]

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Trump in China: Xi hails “historic visit”—sans unresolved tensions, major deals!

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday hailed the outcome of his meetings with visiting US counterpart Donald Trump and touted an agreement on a new relationship for their countries, projecting optimism—despite unresolved tensions and limited deals announced so far—the media reported. “This visit is a historic and landmark visit. Thus […]

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Roving Periscope: “Iran is finished,” Trump claims, praises Xi during China visit

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: On the last day of his China visit, US President Donald Trump claimed “Iran is finished,” and it must either negotiate a deal to end the ongoing conflict or face destruction. “Deal or annihilation for Iran,” he stated during an interview with Fox News on the final day of his […]

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