Political

Defence

US rejects key elements of Iran’s 14-point plan as Israel-Hezbollah clashes intensify despite fragile ceasefire

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United States and Iran appear no closer to a breakthrough, as Washington pushes back on key elements of Tehran’s proposed roadmap to end the conflict, even as a fragile ceasefire remains under pressure across West Asia. Iran’s government spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the United States has responded to Tehran’s 14-point plan aimed […]

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Defence

Lebanon sees fresh strikes as fragile truce faces violations

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Tensions remain elevated across West Asia, with a fragile ceasefire in southern Lebanon under pressure and diplomatic strains deepening between Washington and Tehran. Israeli operations have continued in parts of southern Lebanon, while regional actors remain on high alert amid sporadic violence and strategic uncertainty. Lebanese officials report multiple Israeli strikes in the […]

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Defence

US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ​bypassed congressional review to approve military sales totalling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The State Department announcements on Friday came as the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than […]

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Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: In his first event outside the White House since an apparent assassination attempt, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the Iran war, assailed Democrats and deflected criticism of his economic record in a speech aimed at boosting struggling Republicans’ election chances. Speaking to a crowd of seniors in the sprawling and deeply conservative retirement […]

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Elections

ECI introduces QR code-based ID system to secure counting centres

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a QR code-based Photo Identity Card system to enhance security and prevent unauthorised access at counting centres during elections. The new system will be implemented starting May 4, during the counting of votes for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, […]

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English

US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan on Wednesday, paving the way for Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for federal immigration enforcement. The House voted 215–211 along party lines, with no Democratic support. House Speaker Mike Johnson kept the vote open for more than five hours to secure […]

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English

Human Rights Watch urges FIFA to push for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Human Rights Watch (HRW), in a report published on Monday, urged FIFA to press the U.S. government to implement an “ICE Truce” during this year’s FIFA World Cup 2026, calling for a public commitment to suspend immigration enforcement at matches and related venues. The 2026 World Cup – the first edition of the […]

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English

PM Modi plays football with children in Sikkim, set to unveil ₹4,000 crore development push

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to the northeastern state of Sikkim,  met with young people in Gangtok on Tuesday and joined them for a short football session. Sharing a video on X, he wrote, “Nothing like playing some football with my young friends in Sikkim on a lovely Gangtok […]

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English

PM Modi meets Padma awardees, distinguished personalities in Gangtok

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said he had an engaging and wide-range interaction with Padma awardees and other distinguished individuals during his visit to Gangtok. Sharing his thoughts on X, he wrote “In Gangtok earlier this evening, interacted with Padma awardees and people who have distinguished themselves in different fields. It was […]

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Defence

Trump says Iran can phone if it wants to talk; Iranian minister heads to Russia

April 27, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to the ongoing war, reiterating that Tehran must not possess nuclear weapons. His remarks came after Iran urged the U.S. to remove obstacles to a potential deal, including its blockade of Iranian ports. Trump said talks […]

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