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Ukraine: No breakthrough, yet—Trump proposes, but Putin unwilling to dispose!

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: It wasn’t unexpected, after all, given what happened in Alaska on August 15. US President Donald Trump returned to the White House, delighted after meeting his ‘old friend,’ Russian President Vladimir Putin. And Putin—some claimed it was one of his multiple body doubles!—also returned home without yielding an inch and, […]

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Cabinet clears Rs 8,307 crore 6-lane capital region ring road project in Odisha

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved the construction of a 6-Lane Access-Controlled Capital Region Ring Road (Bhubaneswar Bypass) in Odisha at a total capital cost of Rs 8,307.74 crore. The 110.875 km project will be developed in Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM). At present, the Rameshwar–Tangi stretch […]

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Cabinet clears ₹1,507-cr greenfield airport project at Kota-Bundi

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

The government on Tuesday approved the development of a greenfield airport at Kota-Bundi in Rajasthan at an estimated cost of ₹1,507 crore. The proposal, cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will be executed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The Rajasthan government has already transferred […]

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Indian stock market rally continues, Sensex jumps 370 points

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, driven by optimism over GST rationalisation and positive global cues. The Sensex closed at 81,644.39, up 370 points (0.46%), after opening higher at 81,439.11 against the previous close of 81,273.75. The index touched an intraday high of 81,755.88, led by strong buying […]

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Roving Periscope: China smiles; ready to provide rare earths, fertilizers to India

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: As India told the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister that differences must not become disputes, Beijing has agreed to address New Delhi’s requirements for rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel-boring machines, the media reported on Tuesday. Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, who led the Indian team to discuss various bilateral issues […]

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Nifty, Sensex open flat as investors track Ukraine peace talks; oil, metal and media shares gain

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

Indian stock markets opened on a cautious note on Tuesday, with both benchmark indices trading flat in the early session. Investors stayed watchful amid the ongoing Ukraine peace process and awaited global cues. The Nifty 50 index opened at 24,891.35, gaining 14.40 points or 0.06 per cent, while the BSE Sensex started the day at […]

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OpenAI rolls out cheapest ChatGPT plan at $4.6 in India to chase growth

August 19, 2025 revoi editor

ChatGPT maker OpenAI on Tuesday launched ChatGPT Go, a new India-only subscription plan priced at 399 rupees ($4.57) per month, its most affordable offering yet, as the company looks to deepen its presence in its second-largest market. Global companies often offer cheaper subscription plans for India’s price-sensitive market, targeting the nearly one billion internet users […]

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Mahabal Cement is not related to, owned by or connected with the Adani Group in any manner whatsoever: Adani Group

August 18, 2025 revoi editor

An Adani Group spokesperson said, “It has come to our notice that certain news reports, social media posts and clips from court hearings are being circulated, claiming that the Assam Government has allotted 3000 bighas in Dima Hasao to the Adani Group for a cement plant. We categorically state that these reports and references are […]

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China: FM Wang’s Delhi visit may advance key bilateral agreements

August 18, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: China on Monday said its Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s two-day visit to India, beginning Monday, was aimed at working with New Delhi to deliver on important understandings reached between the leaders of the two sides and decisions taken during the previous round of border talks. Wang is on a visit […]

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GST reform buzz lifts markets: Sensex jumps 676 points, Nifty crosses 24,800

August 18, 2025 revoi editor

Indian equity markets closed on a strong note on Monday, lifted by heavy buying in auto, banking, and consumer durable stocks, as investor sentiment turned positive on the back of upcoming Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. The Sensex ended at 81,273.75, gaining 676.09 points, or 0.84 per cent. The 30-share index opened with a […]