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The Rupee: External headwinds plunge the Indian currency to Rs. 96.53/USD

May 19, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: On the sixth consecutive day, as external headwinds continued to roil world markets, the Indian rupee plunged further to a record low of Rs.96.53 per US dollar on Tuesday. Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, starting the poly-crises in West Asia and elsewhere, the Indian currency […]

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Roving Periscope: After Trump’s ‘failed’ China visit, Putin to meet Xi

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Four days after US President Donald Trump ended his rather ‘unproductive’ visit to China, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the media reported on Monday. Ahead of the Russian President’s two-day visit from Tuesday, Xi and Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday, […]

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Energy: Govt. directs banks, financial bodies, and insurance firms to shift to VCs, EVs

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry has directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions on Monday to implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on travel and a phased transition to electric vehicles and video conferencing, the media reported. The directive, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in The Hague

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in The Hague on Saturday after arriving in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Members of the Indian diaspora greeted the Prime Minister with cultural and classical performances outside his hotel, with several artists expressing happiness over the opportunity […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Trump in China: On Day 1, Xi Jinping warns him on Taiwan

May 14, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Amid a well-choreographed, immaculate red-carpet reception, US President Donald Trump landed at the Beijing International Airport, only to find Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng receiving him. Trump, who has been blowing hot and cold on China, and many other countries, is expecting to address trade tensions, the Iran issue, and business […]