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Roving Periscope: After Trump’s ‘failed’ China visit, Putin to meet Xi

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Four days after US President Donald Trump ended his rather ‘unproductive’ visit to China, Russian leader Vladimir Putin will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week, the media reported on Monday. Ahead of the Russian President’s two-day visit from Tuesday, Xi and Putin exchanged “congratulatory letters” on Sunday, […]

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Energy: Govt. directs banks, financial bodies, and insurance firms to shift to VCs, EVs

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: The Union Finance Ministry has directed state-run banks, insurers and financial institutions on Monday to implement cost-cutting measures, including sharp curbs on travel and a phased transition to electric vehicles and video conferencing, the media reported. The directive, part of a broader austerity push, will cover institutions like the State […]

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The Rupee: Amid geodynamic turbulence, the Indian currency slides to 96.34/USD

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: As West Asia fears regathering of the war clouds, surging global bond yields, elevated energy prices, and the resultant geoeconomic turbulence, the Indian rupee on Monday hit a fresh low of 96.34 per US dollars, the media reported. With this fresh slide, the Indian currency has slumped 2 per cent […]

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Prime Minister congratulates Shri VD Satheesan Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam

May 18, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Shri VD Satheesan Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Keralam. Shri Modi remarked that the Central Government assures all possible support for the newly formed Keralam Government in fulfilling the aspirations of the people. Shri Modi posted on X: “Congratulations to Shri VD […]

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Prime Minister addresses the Indian Diaspora in the Netherlands

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

The Hague[Netherlands]: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended today an Indian community reception in The Hague. On arrival, he was accorded a warm and spirited welcome by a large gathering of the Indian diaspora and friends of India in the Netherlands. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the enthusiastic and colourful reception. […]

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Roving Periscope: Is Trump trapping both China and Taiwan?

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: In recent months, the USA approved a record USD 11 billion arms package for Taiwan, and is currently reviewing an additional USD14 billion deal. In March 2026, President Donald Trump welcomed Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to the White House, although she strongly supports Taiwan’s independence. But now he has […]

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Trump says he is losing patience with Iran, did not ask China for favors

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his patience with Iran was running out and that Chinese President Xi Jinping had agreed Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but China gave no indication it would weigh in. As he flew back from Beijing on Friday after two days of talks with Xi, […]

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Centre will continue supporting Sikkim’s growth trajectory: PM Modi

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the State’s 50th Statehood Day and reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting its development and growth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister extended his wishes to the people of the Himalayan State and said Sikkim’s contribution […]

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PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in The Hague

May 16, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian community in The Hague on Saturday after arriving in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Members of the Indian diaspora greeted the Prime Minister with cultural and classical performances outside his hotel, with several artists expressing happiness over the opportunity […]

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India can play long-term mediator role in Iran-U.S. tensions: Lavrov

May 15, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday said India could play the role of a long-term mediator in the ongoing tensions involving Iran and the United States, citing New Delhi’s “vast diplomatic experience” and growing international standing. Addressing a media briefing after the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, Lavrov said Pakistan […]