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PM Modi condoles demise of NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul

August 22, 2025 revoi editor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condoled the death of NRI industrialist and philanthropist Lord Swaraj Paul, recalling his contributions to industry, philanthropy, and India-UK relations. Lord Paul, 94, passed away in London on Thursday evening. He had been hospitalised recently after falling ill, his family said. “Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Swaraj […]

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Netanyahu says Israel to resume Gaza negotiations to end war and free hostages

August 22, 2025 revoi editor

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel would immediately resume negotiations for the release of all hostages held in Gaza and an end to the nearly two-year-old war but on terms acceptable to Israel. It was Netanyahu’s first response to a temporary ceasefire proposal put forward by Egypt and Qatar that Hamas accepted […]

China Stands Firmly with India amidst US Tariff War: Xu Feihong

August 21, 2025 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, Aug 21: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday slammed United States’ tariff action against New Delhi, saying, “China fully opposes it.” He said such measures were disrupting the global economic system and added that “Silence only emboldens the bully,” affirming that “China will firmly stand with India.” The tariff hike comes […]

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Ukraine: Europe must share “lion’s share” of guaranteeing security, says JD Vance

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The US on Thursday made it clear that European countries will have to shoulder the “lion’s share” of guaranteeing Ukraine’s security in the event of a deal to end Russia’s war in the country, the media reported. According to Fox News, Vice-President JD Vance said on Wednesday that the US […]

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India dominates leasing market in APAC region with 70% share: Report

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

India accounted for around 70% of the commercial leasing demand in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and 48% of new supply in the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), making it the leading office market in this geography, a report highlighted on Thursday. Mainland China, India, and Singapore accounted for about 80% of the new […]

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Roving Periscope: Trump fleecing Earth to pay America’s $ 37 trillion national debt!

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: On August 7, President Donald Trump boasted that, with sweeping tariffs taking effect on more than 90 countries, billions of dollars are flowing into the US. Where is all this dollar inflow going? Why are unemployment and inflation rising across America? Turns out that these billions of dollars are currently […]

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Tibet marks anniversary with songs, dances, reminders of Communist rule

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Tibet marked its 60th year as a Chinese autonomous region on Thursday with songs, dances and a parade in its capital Lhasa with thousands cheering, holding little red flags, amid placards telling all to heed the Communist Party’s leadership. The festivities held at a massive square by the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of […]

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Bangladesh: India rejects claim of Awami League activities on its soil

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Rejecting Bangladesh’s claims that India has become the hub of Awami League activities, New Delhi has said it was not aware of any anti-Bangladesh activities in the country. Awami League President and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed, whose elected government was overthrown by Pakistan-supported and anti-Hindu Islamic fundamentalists in […]

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Tit-for-tat: Beijing shuns Washington, buys costlier soybeans from Brasilia

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: With anti-US sentiments unfolding worldwide, China has replaced the import of American soybeans with more expensive produce from Brazil, according to media reports on Thursday. Even if other nations importing US soybeans continue as usual, American exports would still fall by 48 percent—because China is the largest buyer. The US […]

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Israel approves settlement plan to ‘erase’ idea of Palestinian state

August 21, 2025 revoi editor

A widely condemned Israeli settlement plan that would cut across land which the Palestinians seek for a state received final approval on Wednesday, according to a statement from Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The approval of the E1 project, which would bisect the occupied West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, was announced last week by Smotrich and received final go-ahead from a defence ministry planning […]