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Roving Periscope: China slaps 34% on the US; IMF, WTO warn of threats to global economy

April 4, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Hours after US President Donald Trump unveiled his sweeping ‘reciprocal tariffs’ on America’s imports from nearly 100 countries, triggering uncertainties, instability, and confusion worldwide, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), among other multilateral institutions, have warned of a serious threat to global outlook. In particular, […]

Business

L-Day: President Trump’s tariff targets include the UK, EU, China, and India

April 2, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: As US President Donald Trump on Wednesday gave finishing touches to his plans to impose reciprocal tariffs as part of what he believes is America’s “Liberation Day for America trade,” the world waited with bated breath what it would mean for global economy. He is targeting countries with high duty […]

Business

Roving Periscope: As Trump’s “Liberation Day” looms, China says ready to buy more Indian goods

April 2, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day before US President Donald Trump kicks off the “Liberation Day,” by imposing reciprocal tariffs on multiple countries, China has said it is ready to buy more Indian goods, the media reported on Wednesday. “We are willing to work with the Indian side to strengthen practical cooperation in trade […]

Business

Pakistan: Jailed former PM Imran Khan re-nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize!

April 1, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: An advocacy group has nominated Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Ahmed Khan Niazi, in jail since August 2023 and facing around 150 cases, for the Nobel Peace Prize, for his efforts towards “protecting human rights and democracy” in the Islamic Republic, the media reported on Tuesday. Earlier, he was nominated […]

Defence

Markets: Ahead of Trump tariff from April 2, Indian markets tumble

April 1, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: India’s equity markets tumbled on Tuesday’s midday trading, fearing potential global trade disruptions ahead of US President Donald Trump’s much-dreaded reciprocal tariffs. The benchmark Sensex lost over 1,400 points, and the Nifty was down more than 350 points amid talks that a visiting US panel has flagged India’s high tariffs, […]

Business

Third time lucky? Now, US President Donald Trump explores ways for a third term!

March 31, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: Just 71 days after his inauguration for a second term on January 20, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is ‘not joking’ about seeking a third term, indicating that he may be exploring ways to challenge the constitutional limit of two-terms. According to the media reports, he has […]

Business

April 2: The new “Liberation Day,” according to US President Donald Trump!

March 31, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has termed April 2 as America’s (Third) “Liberation Day,” claiming that Wednesday will be a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods. His announcements have worried America’s economists about the future […]

Business

Roving Periscope: After praising Putin, Trump threatens Russia!

March 31, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: After praising Vladimir Putin recently, US President Donald Trump has now threatened Russia with oil penalties, saying he was “very angry” at his Russian counterpart! Trump on Sunday threatened “secondary tariffs” on buyers of Russian oil if Putin refuses a ceasefire with Ukraine, adding later that he didn’t think the […]

Business

Nepal: Two killed as Army out to crush pro-monarchists; dozens held

March 29, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: At least two persons died during the ongoing pro-monarchy agitation in Nepal, where the increasingly unpopular and pro-China communist government sent out the army to crush former King Gyanendra Shah’s supporters, the media reported on Saturday. The pro-monarchists, demanding restoration of the monarchy abolished in 2008, and restoration of Nepal […]

Business

Earthquake: PM Modi talks with Myanmar junta chief, offers all help

March 29, 2025 revoi editor

Virendra Pandit New Delhi: A day after a devastatingly powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand, claiming more than 1,000 lives so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, spoke with Myanmar’s Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, conveyed India’s deep concern over the loss of life and property and offered all possible help […]