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Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organisation said on Monday, shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would start helping free ships stranded in the Gulf by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump provided few details about the plan, which he said would start […]

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Elections

Assembly polls 2026: BJP ahead in early trends in Assam and West Bengal

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took an early lead in the counting trends for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal on Monday, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. In Assam, the BJP was leading in 74 constituencies as of 10:30 a.m., maintaining a clear edge over […]

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Elections

Assembly election 2026: Counting begins in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; EC assures smooth process

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Counting of votes for the Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry commenced at 8 am on Monday, with postal ballots being taken up first, followed by Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Early trends are expected to emerge by noon. The Election Commission said elaborate arrangements have […]

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Nepal: Over 1,500 political appointees removed after PM Balendra Shah’s ordinance

May 3, 2026 revoi editor

Kathmandu: Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Poudel on Saturday issued an ordinance for the removal of 1,594 political appointees from previous years in a single stroke. The move has triggered widespread disruption across Nepal’s administrative sector. Officials across universities, state-owned enterprises, regulatory bodies, councils, boards, research institutes, and media organisations have been dismissed, leaving many institutions […]

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PM Modi congratulates Balasubramaniam, Aniya on NITI Aayog appointments

May 3, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Dr. R. Balasubramaniam and Dr. Joram Aniya on their appointment as full-time members of NITI Aayog, expressing confidence that their expertise will strengthen the country’s policymaking framework. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister highlighted their rich experience and deep understanding of key issues, […]

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Elections

Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, over 55 pc voter turnout in first 6 hours

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The re-polling for 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, which started at 7 a.m. on Saturday, has been peaceful so far, with the polling process going on under blanket security coverage of central forces assisted by personnel from the state police forces. The average […]

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Business

Iran war: The US approves $ 9bn ‘immediate’ weapons sale to Israel, UAE, others

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Amid a fragile ceasefire, that threatens to turn into a full-blown war again anytime, the United States has approved weapons worth nearly USD 9 billion to its close allies Israel, the UAW, Qatar, and Kuwait, the media reported on Saturday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved these expedited […]

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Business

Iranian leadership: “Rats in sewer pipe,” says US Treasury Secretary Bessant

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant on Friday called the Iranian leadership “rats in a sewer pipe,” as it is unaware about the ground realities, and claimed that international community has turned against those running Tehran. Asserting that US has “complete control” over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most crucial […]

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Roving Periscope: Trump may do a Venezuela in Cuba!

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: An angry Cuba on Saturday criticised fresh sanctions announced by US President Donald Trump, calling them “collective punishment” against its people, the media reported. The statement came as thousands of Cubans gathered in their capital, Havana, for a massive May Day march on Friday near the US embassy. Tensions mounted […]

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Elections

Peaceful re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal so far, 16.23 pc polling in 1st two hours

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The re-polling at 15 polling booths under two Assembly constituencies in South 24 Parganas district in West Bengal, that started since 7 A.M. on Saturday has been peaceful so far. The polling process is going on under blanket security coverage of central forces assisted by personnel from the state police forces The average […]

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