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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 […]

Defence

Raksha Mantri to undertake an official visit to Vietnam & South Korea

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, 2026. In a post on X prior to his departure, Raksha Mantri looked forward to visiting the two Asian nations to further expand the scope […]

Defence

INS SAGARDHWANI DEPARTS PORT KLANG, MALAYSIA

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Indian Navy’s oceanographic research vessel, INS Sagardhwani, departed Port Klang, Malaysia on 15 May 2026 after concluding a successful engagement with the Royal Malaysian Navy. The port call enabled productive interactions between the two sides through a series of professional and scientific interactions. Personnel from both sides shared insights on modern hydrographic practices, […]

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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 […]

Defence

Rajnath Singh, Chandrababu Naidu launch major defence and aerospace projects in Andhra Pradesh

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation stones and presided over the grounding ceremonies for a series of strategic aerospace and defence manufacturing projects in the state, marking a significant push towards India’s defence self-reliance and indigenous military production capabilities. The high-profile […]

Business

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 […]

Business

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 […]

Defence

Zelenskiy condemns Russia after strike on Kyiv apartment block kills 24

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for Moscow to be punished after laying red roses at the rubble of a Kyiv apartment building where a Russian missile strike killed 24 people, including three children. Rescue workers ended search operations at the devastated building, which was struck this week during Russia’s heaviest air attack […]

Business

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 […]

Business

Iran war: India ready to help restore peace in West Asia, says PM Modi

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India is ready to extend all possible support to bring peace in West Asia, the media reported. On the first leg of his five-nation visit, PM Modi, who reached Abu Dhabi, said this during his talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed […]