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Heavy rain alert issued for several Tamil Nadu districts; strong winds likely

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds across several districts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due to a trough extending from Madhya Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. According to the weather department, the trough currently passes through the Gulf of Mannar region and […]

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NITI Aayog launches CPO portal to strengthen real-time governance

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: NITI Aayog on Wednesday said it has launched the Central Prabhari Officer (CPO) portal, aimed at strengthening real-time governance. The portal also aims at improving coordination among stakeholders and accelerating last-mile delivery under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP), NITI Aayog said in a statement. According to Nidhi Chhibber, CEO, NITI Aayog, […]

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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called a U.S.-proposed U.N. resolution demanding Iran stop attacks and laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz a test of the utility of the United Nations and urged China and Russia not to repeat vetoes. U.N. Security Council members began closed talks on Tuesday on […]

Business

Sensex, Nifty jump about 1 per cent in early deals over easing West Asia tensions

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Indian equity markets traded higher on Wednesday in early deals, with benchmarks jumping almost 1 per cent each on global cues, amid hopes of de-escalation in the West Asia conflict. Sensex rose 0.85 per cent or 657 points to hit an intraday high of 77,675 in morning trade, while Nifty was trading at […]

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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to head to Spain after permission granted to dock in Canary Islands

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: A luxury cruise ship that has been hit by an outbreak of the deadly hantavirus was preparing to travel from Cape Verde towards Europe on Wednesday after the Spanish government gave permission for it to dock in the Canary Islands. The Spanish Health Ministry said it had been asked by the World Health […]

Defence

India’s defence production surges 174% in a decade, exports rise 34-fold: Jitendra Singh

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Tuesday said India’s defence sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, driven by technology, indigenous innovation and increased private sector participation. Addressing the North Tech Symposium 2026 in Prayagraj, Singh highlighted that defence production has reached ₹1.54 lakh crore, marking a 174 per cent […]

Defence

UAE air defences engage missiles, drones; Tehran denies attacking UAE

May 6, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that its air defences were dealing with missile and drone attacks from Iran, although Iran’s joint military command said its armed forces had not carried out any missile or drone operations against the UAE in recent days. A spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters […]