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EAM Jaishankar calls for stronger BRICS cooperation amid global uncertainty, pushes for UN reforms

May 14, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for stronger cooperation among BRICS nations to address growing geopolitical and economic instability, asserting that the world is witnessing a “convergence of challenges” that is testing the resilience of multilateral systems. Delivering India’s national statement at the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, EAM […]

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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Sensex, Nifty rally in early trade on West Asia de-escalation hopes, poll trends

May 4, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: India’s benchmark equity indices surged in early trade on Monday, buoyed by softer crude oil prices amid signs of easing tensions in West Asia and positive early trends from Assembly election results. The Sensex jumped 833 points, or 1.08 per cent, to hit an intraday high of 77,746.79, while the Nifty rose 250 […]

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 […]

The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note

Business

Nifty up 100 pts, Sensex open at 77,245 despite Brent crude at USD 111

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Wednesday, despite lingering uncertainty in West Asia and ongoing disruptions in the global energy sector that continued to weigh on sentiment. The Nifty 50 index began the session at 24,096.90, rising 101.20 points or 0.42 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 77,245.83, […]

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Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz in Conflict

April 6, 2026 revoi editor

By Harsh Pargat At first glance, the Strait of Hormuz may appear to be just another narrow waterway on the global map. Measuring only about 21 miles at its narrowest point, it is easy to underestimate its significance. Yet, this small stretch of water carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies, making […]

Business

Strategic Importance of Kharg Islands: The Risk of Ground Invasion

March 27, 2026 revoi editor

By Harsh Pargat Strategic Topography: The Kharg Island topographically is a littoral small outcrop in the Arabian Gulf. The island serves as Iran’s main source of crude oil exports accounting for 90% of Iran’s total exports. This is not the first instance were the Kharg island has faced a threat of invasion. The Portuguese and […]