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Surveillance: India bans use of Chinese CCTVs from April 1 over national security issues

March 30, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Starting April 1, India is restricting the use of Chinese-origin CCTV cameras, targeting companies such as Hikvision and Dahua Technology over national security concerns. The move is expected to disrupt the current surveillance equipment market while opening opportunities for domestic manufacturers in one of the world’s fastest-growing video-surveillance markets, the […]

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Markets: Sensex, Nifty lose over 2% as West Asian war continues; Rupee also falls

March 30, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: With no signs of an early end to the raging war in West Asia and the US sending more troops for a likely ground assault on Iran, Global as well as domestic benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 closed deep in the red on Monday. As the ongoing conflict entered […]

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Roving Periscope: “Welcome to Hell,” Iran invites US troops amid Pak’s peace efforts

March 30, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: As America ramps up arms, ammunition and troops around Iran, and amid Pakistan’s ‘peace efforts,’ the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and the latter’s counter-strikes across West Asia (Middle East) continued unabated with little hope for the cessation of hostilities in any foreseeable future. After multiple flip-flops, U-turns, and changing goalposts, […]

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Operation Urja Suraksha: Securing India’s Energy Security Needs

March 30, 2026 revoi editor

By Harsh Pargat In the current purview of the Iran-Israel War, the Indian Navy has launched Operation Urja Shakti to provide a safe and secure passage to Indian vessels transitioning from the Strait of Hormuz carrying energy supplies, which Iran has particularly blocked. Comprehending Operation Urja Suraksha: Operation Urja Suraksha is being executed with careful […]

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Adani Defence delivers first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’ light machine guns to Army

March 28, 2026 revoi editor

Gwalior, Mar 28 : In a boost to the Indian Army’s firepower, a defence major on Saturday delivered the first batch of 2,000 ‘Prahar’, light machine guns (LMGs), manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The 7.62 mm-calibre weapon has been manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at its Small Arms Complex located on the outskirts […]

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Iran war: After Shia Iran rejects US proposal, Pak ‘invites’ Sunni nations for meet

March 28, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: After the Shia-dominated Iran ‘rejected’ Pakistan’s attempt to become a mediator in the ongoing war with the US-Israel duo, Islamabad has reportedly invited three pro-US Sunni nations in a bid to de-escalate tensions in West Asia, the media reported on Saturday. According to reports, Pakistan has invited foreign ministers of […]

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Geoeconomics: West Asian turmoil puts India’s economy at risk of 3-4 year setback

March 28, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: India’s macroeconomic outlook faces rising risks amid escalating US-Iran tensions and a sustained spike in crude oil price could put the country’s economy back by three to four years, according to global equity research and brokerage firm Bernstein. Its latest report cautions that the current geopolitical shock, if it persists, […]

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West Asia crisis: Russia bans petrol exports from April 1; India has stocks

March 28, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Russia on Friday (local time) announced a ban on gasoline (petrol) exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fuel prices amid global market turbulence due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The announcement followed a meeting chaired by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak to […]

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Nepal: Balendra Shah takes oath as new PM; Modi congratulates

March 27, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister, Balendra (Balen) Shah, 35, on Friday took the oath of office after his party won a landslide victory in elections earlier this month, ending political uncertainties caused by a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that toppled the KP Sharma Oli government. Balendra, a rapper-turned-politician, led his […]

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War impact: Trump delays Iran attack by 10 days; India reduces petrol, diesel duties

March 27, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: As the US-Israel’s war against Iran, and Iranian retaliation against America’s allies in West Asia (Middle East), entered the 28th day on Friday, President Donald Trump said he would delay fresh attacks against Tehran’s energy infrastructure for another 10 days, until April 6, the media reported. Contrary to Iran’s repeated […]

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