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Roving Periscope: Amid ongoing ‘peace talks,’ the US, Iran at it again

June 11, 2026 revoi editor

  Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Waiting for the other side to blink first, the US and Iran returned to the war-mode on Thursday with Tehran announcing closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the wake of US attacks, and also started striking America’s allies in West Asia, the media reported. Two ‘violating ships’ attempting […]

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Economy

Roving Periscope: Breathing war and peace together, the US, Iran attack each other

June 10, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Talking peace and war in the same breath, the US and Iran struck each other on Tuesday and Wednesday even after Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah agreed to cease their own war, as the West Asian conflict entered the 103rd day with multiple and fragile ceasefires, the media reported. The US […]

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Economy

Global economy: India a “bright spot,” says Tata Consumers chief Chandrasekaran

June 10, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Despite geopolitical uncertainties, India continues to be a “bright spot” in the global economy, and offers “strong growth” as well as a very large market, even as consumer preferences and spending patterns are undergoing constant change, Tata Consumer Products Chairman N. Chandrasekaran said on Wednesday. Addressing shareholders of the Tata […]

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Business

H-1B: Indian diaspora groups welcome US court ruling against $100k visa fees

June 9, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Indian diaspora advocacy groups in the United States have welcomed a federal court ruling that struck down the controversial USD 100,000 fee imposed on new H-1B visa applications, describing the decision as a significant victory for skilled professionals, employers and the broader innovation ecosystem, the media reported on Tuesday. The […]

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Business

Roving Periscope: “You better be careful,” Trump cautions Bibi over Iran war escalation

June 9, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: After a volatile 24-hour period of escalating intense cross-border hostilities, threatening another full-scale war, US President Donald Trump on Monday cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel risks international isolation if it resumes extensive military operations against Iran. According to media reports, Trump told Axios, “I said, ‘Bibi, you […]

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Business

Earthquake: 19 died, over 200 wounded as 7.8 temblor hits the Philippines

June 8, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: At least 19 people died, and more than 200 were injured after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits the Philippines on Monday, the media reported. According to early reports, numerous aftershocks followed the 7:37 am quake, which was also felt in nearby Malaysia. Tsunami waves were also detected in Indonesia and Malaysia. […]

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Roving Periscope: Amid fragile ceasefire and ‘peace efforts,’ the West Asian war reignites

June 8, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Despite US President Donald Trump ‘urging’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off, the Jewish military attacked Iran on Monday, risking derailing the on-and-off US-Iran ‘peace talks,’ amid fragile ceasefires, as crude oil prices surged more than 3%, the media reported. Israel said it struck military targets in western […]

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Business

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan will “forever remain grateful” to Trump, says Shehbaz

June 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Attempting to cover up Pakistan’s own cowardice, defeat, and its own army’s request to India that paused the Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked US President Donald Trump for his “timely” intervention in helping secure a ceasefire. For this, he said, Pakistan will “forever remain grateful” […]

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Economy

Monetary policy: RBI retains repo rate at 5.25%, raises NRI, OCI investment limits

June 5, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced the decision of the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, as it adopted a cautious approach in view of the ongoing West Asian conflict posing challenges for inflation as well as economic […]

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Business

Economy: ‘India to remain the fastest growing major economy for 20 years’

June 4, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit   New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India will continue to remain the world’s fastest-growing major economy for the next two decades, driven by strong fundamentals, manufacturing growth, and rising global investor confidence, the media reported. “I have no hesitation in assuring all the friends at the […]

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