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Markets: Crude price eases to $77/barrel; Sensex and Nifty rise 1%

June 24, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: With the volatile situation in the war-torn West Asia limping back to near-normalcy and crude oil price hovering around USD 77 per barrel, Indian bourses reacted positively on Wednesday, rising nearly 1 per cent, the media reported. Benchmark index Sensex jumped over 900 points, closing 790.54 points higher (1.04 per […]

Business

Roving Periscope: US Senate refuses more funds, asks Trump to stop Iran war!

June 24, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: For the first time, the Senate, the Upper Chamber of the US Congress, on Tuesday approved the War Powers resolution in rebuke to President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict, refused to provide any more money, and asked him to end hostilities immediately, the media reported. It was the 10th […]

Business

“Funeral of democracy:” Pak court’s lifer for Baluch ‘lioness’ Mahrang

June 23, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Mahrang Baloch, the public face of Baloch freedom fighters, has been sentenced for life in a prison, the media reported on Tuesday. A military-controlled “anti-terrorism” kangaroo court in Quetta handed down the sentence to Mahrang Baloch, and activist Sibghatullah Shah. Both were tried through a video link from Quetta district […]

English

12 Indian nationals killed in Qatar gas facility explosion; EAM Jaishankar expresses condolences

June 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Twelve Indian nationals were killed in a devastating explosion at a gas processing facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, one of the deadliest accidents in the global gas industry in more than two decades. Confirming the casualties, the Embassy of India in Doha said Qatari authorities had informed it that 12 Indian […]

Business

Roving Periscope: US senators pooh-pooh V-P Vance, flag Pakistan hiding bin Laden

June 23, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Ridiculing their Vice-President JD Vance’s “love” for Pakistan, senior Republican US lawmakers have flagged the South Asian country’s long history of harbouring terrorists and hiding Osama bin Laden, the chief architect of the 9/11 attacks on American landmarks in 2001, the media reported on Tuesday. Their strong reaction came against […]

English

Indians and Pakistanis among 13 Killed in Explosion in LNG Complex in Qatar

June 22, 2026 Editor In Chief

NEW DELHI, June 22: At least 13 people, including Indian nationals, lost their lives and 66 others sustained injuries after a powerful explosion ripped through Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex on Sunday. The incident occurred during efforts to resume operations at the facility, which had remained shut following an Iranian attack earlier […]

Business

West Asia: The US and Iran agree on roadmap for final deal in 60 days

June 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days following two days of diplomatic talks at the Swiss resort of Burgenstock, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday. The talks, held on Sunday and […]

Economy

Roving Periscope: British PM Starmer quits; successor likely by September

June 22, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Europe—particularly the United Kingdom—laughed derisively at India’s political instability in the 1977-1999 period. On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer became the sixth British Prime Minister to quit in 10 years! Following dissidence in his party, he announced to quit, setting out a timetable to step down from Downing Street in the […]

English

Sergio Gor anticipates productive US-India trade discussions ahead of USTR Greer’s visit

June 22, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday expressed optimism ahead of United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer’s visit to New Delhi to discuss the bilateral trade deal. In a post on X, the US envoy signalled his anticipation for Greer’s visit, stating that he is looking forward to welcoming him to […]

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EAM Jaishankar to visit Mongolia, South Korea to deepen strategic and economic ties

June 22, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will embark on a four-day official visit to Mongolia and South Korea from June 22 to 25, aimed at strengthening India’s strategic partnerships and expanding cooperation across key sectors including trade, technology, defence and connectivity. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), EAM Jaishankar will visit […]