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PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Goa CM Pramod Sawant

April 24, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, commending his leadership and contributions to Goa’s development cross various sectors. In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Birthday greetings to Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Ji. He is at the forefront of furthering Goa’s development […]

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Iran shows off its control over strait after collapse of peace talks

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Iran showed off its tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, releasing footage of commandos boarding a large cargo vessel following the collapse of peace talks that Washington had hoped would reopen the key global shipping route. State television aired dramatic visuals overnight of masked forces approaching the MSC Francesca in a […]

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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Iran on Wednesday seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening control over the strategic waterway a day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was indefinitely pausing attacks, with no clear sign of peace talks resuming. The status of a two-week-old ceasefire, due to expire earlier this week, remained unclear. In […]

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Elections

Stalin, Panneerselvam cast votes as Tamil Nadu polls begin; turnout crosses 17%

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin cast his vote in Chennai on Thursday along with his son and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and other family members, as polling for the Assembly elections began under tight security. Seeking re-election, Stalin is contesting from his stronghold, the Kolathur Assembly constituency. He faces a multi-cornered […]

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Elections

Polling begins for bypolls in Maharashtra, Gujarat alongside Tamil Nadu, Bengal assembly elections

April 23, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Polling began Thursday for by-elections in two Assembly constituencies in Maharashtra and one in Gujarat, taking place alongside full Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and the first phase of voting in West Bengal, all under heavy security. The by-elections were necessitated by the deaths of sitting legislators. In Gujarat, voting is underway in […]

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Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a Zelenskiy-Putin meeting, FM says

April 22, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Ukraine has asked Turkey to host a potential meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Kyiv looks to revive stalled peace negotiations, the country’s top diplomat said. “We asked the Turks about it, we asked some other capitals,” Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in comments to reporters on Tuesday […]

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Defence

India Marks First Anniversary of Pahalgam Terror Attack, Reaffirms Zero-Tolerance Against Terrorism

April 22, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, stating that any threat to India or its citizens would be answered with “strength and clarity.” In a post on X, Singh said, “Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to the innocent people […]

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Trump: Israel never talked me into war with Iran

April 21, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: United States President Donald Trump has denied being dragged into war with Iran by Israel as he faces increasing criticism over the conflict, including from segments of his own base. “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER […]

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Energy Push: Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Secure Supply

April 21, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Donald Trump on Monday invoked the Defense Production Act to sign a series of energy-related presidential memorandums, the White House announced, as his administration moves to address rising fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran. The memorandums focus on strengthening coal supply chains, boosting domestic petroleum […]

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Odisha Visit: President Murmu to Unveil Multiple Projects in Rourkela

April 21, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Odisha on Tuesday for a day-long programme in Rourkela, where she will inaugurate several key infrastructure and cultural projects. According to the President’s Secretariat, she will inaugurate a planetarium and science centre, along with the Nirmal Munda Parivesh Path, at a public function. The President will […]

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