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Protests against Trump Growing in US, Europe

March 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 29: Large crowds took to streets on Saturday in the United States and Europe against the US President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran. The “No Kings” rallies witnessed huge crowds, with Minnesota taking the centre stage to celebrate resistance to Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement. US organisers have estimated that the first two rounds […]

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Sri Lanka Thanks India for “Swift Supply” of Fuel to Tide over Shortage

March 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Mar 29: With the West Asia conflict causing disruptions to the global oil and gas supply, India has stepped in as part of its “neighbourhood first policy” to supply 38,000 tonnes of fuel to the Island nation. The Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday thanked the Prime Minister Narendra […]

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West Asia War: US may be Preparing for Ground Invasion, Iran says “Will Send Back US Troops in Coffins”

March 29, 2026 Editor In Chief

Manas Dasgupta NEW DELHI, Mar 29: As the United States is believed to be preparing to launch ground invasion of Iran with about 3,500 marine troops reaching the war zone in West Asia, Iran said its troops and missiles were in place to “welcome” the US ground forces. The Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf […]

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Iran Claims to have Struck Two US Hideouts in Dubai, US Denies

March 28, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 28: Iran claimed that it struck two US Army “hideouts” in Dubai on Saturday as the West Asia conflict continued unabated on the 29th day. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps carried out precise missiles and drone strikes on these “hideouts” that had more than 500 US Army personnel. The spokesperson claimed that the […]

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Nepal: Former PM Oli arrested for crackdown on Gen-Z protests in 2025

March 28, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day after the newly-formed government, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, took oath of office in Kathmandu, the Nepal police arrested former Communist PM KP Sharma Oli over his crackdown on the masses, who joined the Generation Z-inspired public turmoil in 2025, the media reported on Saturday. Oli has […]

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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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India Supports Bangladesh’s Quest for Justice against 1971 Genocide by Pakistan

March 27, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Mar 27: India on Friday supported Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice over the atrocities carried out by Pakistan during its Liberation War in 1971. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted how ‘Operation Searchlight’ included systematic and targeted killing of millions of Bangladeshis alongside widespread sexual violence against women by Pakistani forces. He […]

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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 […]