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Fuel security: Quad to launch energy forum; China against confrontation

May 26, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Tuesday declared that the Indo-Pacific will not be held hostage to the energy volatility reshaping the global economy. The group’s joint statement on Indo-Pacific Energy Security, issued at the close of the Foreign Ministers’ meeting, named the Strait of Hormuz explicitly – an […]

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West Asia: With fresh US strikes, the Iran war may restart

May 26, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: While there is little tangible progress in a potential Washington-Tehran peace deal, the frozen Iran war threatened to boil up again on Tuesday with the US launching fresh strikes on Southern Iran, including its missile launch sites, in “self-defence,” the media reported. The strikes were done “to protect our troops […]

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Roving Periscope: To counter China, Quad partners ink deal on critical minerals; to mobilize $20 bn fund

May 26, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid growing concerns over China’s export controls on rare earth elements and strategic metals vital for global technology supply chains, the four Quad partners on Tuesday firmed up a key framework for cooperation in ensuring steady supplies of critical minerals, the media reported. On the sidelines of the Quadrilateral Security […]

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Markets: On West Asian peace hopes, Sensex, Nifty jump over 1.3%

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Indian benchmark indices surged over 1.3 per cent on Monday, with the Sensex soaring more than 1,000 points and the Nifty crossing the 24,000 mark, driven by easing crude oil prices, improving global sentiment, strong financial stocks, and optimism about a potential US-Iran deal. While Sensex surged 1.42 per cent […]

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The Indian currency: With RBI support, crude price slump, rupee strengthens vis-à-vis USD

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Indian rupee strengthened for the third consecutive session on Monday, its longest winning streak in a month, driven by market ‌interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and a slump in crude oil prices on hopes of ⁠a US-Iran peace deal to end the West Asian crisis. The […]

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Roving Periscope: Either a good agreement, or the US will deal with Iran “another way”

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, currently on a four-day maiden official visit to India, ‌said on Monday that Washington will ⁠either have a good agreement with ‌Tehran, or it will deal with the ‌Shia-dominated country “another way.” America ⁠will give ⁠diplomacy every chance to succeed before exploring the “alternatives,” […]

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The 3 Fs: PM Modi’s call “very important,” says FinMin Sitharaman

May 25, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for austerity and pushed for increased focus on 3Fs — fuel, fertiliser, and forex –amid the ongoing West Asian crisis, underlining that the Indian economy remains resilient. Addressing an event to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the […]

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Wedding/warning bells: “If I attend it, I’ll get killed,” says Trump on skipping son’s marriage!

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: He has for long been calling the United States the greatest nation with the greatest-ever armed forces. Yet, US President Donald Trump can not attend his own son’s marriage, lest Iran kills him! “I’ll try to make it,” he meekly said on Thursday, adding the ongoing Iran war may keep […]

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Roving Periscope: Now, Israel fears Iran could launch ‘surprise attack!’

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: For a change, Israel now fears that Iran could launch a ‘surprise attack’ on the Jewish state, amid ongoing, fluctuating ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington, the media reported on Friday. According to the Jerusalem Post, Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries as […]

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Trade: The US looking forward to BTA with India, says Sergio Gor

May 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The US is looking forward to sealing the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with India that will facilitate expanding market access, reduce barriers, and create greater certainty for businesses, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Thursday. The expected trade deal will strengthen supply chains and drive sustained inclusive […]