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‘In-house enemies:’ Ahead of Trump visit, China sentences two defence ministers to death!

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit next week to China, Beijing has sentenced two former defence ministers to ‘suspended’ death sentences on alleged corruption charges, the media reported on Thursday. A military court on Thursday sentenced Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve. This […]

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Roving Periscope: Trump to meet ‘frenemy’ Xi next week in Beijing—with little expectations

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Amid the ongoing geopolitical circus in West Asia, the US imposing huge tariffs on China last year and blockading the Strait of Hormuz chiefly to halt the flow of Iranian oil to China recently, pulling Islamabad away from Beijing, and the Taiwan tensions, President Donald Trump will meet his Chinese […]

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“Brutal attack at Pahalgam met with befitting and exemplary precision”: President Murmu on Op Sindoor anniversary

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, praising the armed forces for their strong action against terrorism and their role in safeguarding national security. She said Operation Sindoor stands as a strong example of India’s resolve against terrorism and those threatening the country’s sovereignty and citizens. In a […]

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Rajnath Singh to attend Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur today

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the second edition of the Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur on May 7 and 8, with discussions set to focus on “Military Capability in New Domains” amid the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan will also participate in the conference, […]

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Rajnath Singh Hails Op Sindoor as Symbol of National Strength and Preparedness

May 7, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid tribute to the courage and sacrifices of the Indian armed forces on the anniversary of Operation Sindoor, describing it as a powerful symbol of India’s resolve and military preparedness. He said the operation showcased the armed forces’ unmatched precision, seamless coordination and readiness to take decisive […]

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India, Algeria agree to expand defence cooperation at first joint commission meeting

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India and Algeria have agreed to further expand their defence cooperation following the inaugural meeting of the Joint Commission held in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation), and Kaid Nour Eddine, Chief of Staff of the Algerian Naval Forces, focused on enhancing collaboration across a […]

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India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent […]

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UAE air defences engage missiles, drones; Tehran denies attacking UAE

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences were dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran, although Iran’s joint military command said its armed forces had not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days. A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters […]

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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Russian attacks throughout eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on Tuesday, including 12 in one of the worst strikes so far this year, hours before a midnight deadline ushering in an open-ended ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a ceasefire for May 8 to 9 to coincide with commemorations of the Soviet […]

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Hantavirus outbreak: Three dead, 150 stranded on luxury ship in the sea

May 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Three people were reported dead and some others infected, while nearly 150 remain stranded on the MV Hondius that is currently off the coast of West Africa, the media reported on Tuesday. Some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on board the cruise ship hit by the virus outbreak, the World Health […]

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