Raymond Ronamai

Articles by Raymond Ronamai

Raymond has worked across several beats, including geopolitics, entertainment, sports, business and technology during his career in media spanning over a decade. Technology is his latest fascination, as its ever-changing nature keeps him on his toes.

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RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR Unchanged; What Experts Have to Say on Policy Move!

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) threw up a big surprise with its annual Monetary Policy for 2012-13 on Tuesday by cutting interest rates for the first time in three years by a sharp 50 basis points. The move of the RBI was to boost the economic growth.

Apr 17, 2012

Army Bribery Case: CBI Grills Vectra Chairman over Army Chief's Bribery Allegation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday interrogated Vectra chairman Ravinder Rishi in connection to the allegation by Army Chief General VK Singh that he was offered Rs 140 million bribe to clear the purchase of 600 sub-standard trucks by an equipment lobbyist.

Apr 17, 2012

NCTC Controversy: Non-Congress CMs Accuse Centre of Trying to Destroy Federal Structure

The amendments moved by the Opposition parties on the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) were defeated in the Lok Sabha recently but the controversy is far from over with political parties including United Progressive Alliance (UPA) alliance up in arms against it.

Apr 17, 2012

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed on the challenges the country faces from internal forces at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security on Monday.

Apr 16, 2012

Maoists Set New Deadline for BJD MLA's Release; Dreaded Maoist Ghasi Not in Demand List

It looks like the stage is set for the release of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka, who was abducted by the Maoists on March 24, as the rebels have excluded dreaded Naxal Chenda Bhusanam alias Ghasi in the new demand list.

Apr 15, 2012

India to Test Nuclear Warhead-Enabled Agni-V Next Week; Set to Join ICBM Club

India will join the nations with intercontinental defence capabilities as it is set to test fire Agni-V, a solid fueled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which can reach deep into Asia and Europe.

Apr 15, 2012

UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Send Monitoring Team to Syria

The United Nations Security Council unanimously voted in favour of a resolution on Saturday to send a U.N. advance team to monitor the ceasefire between the Syrian government and armed insurgents.

Apr 15, 2012

Mamata Banerjee's Faceoff with Facebook

After arresting a professor for spreading a cartoon of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on internet, the West Bengal government has taken on social networking sites, especially Facebook for anti-Mamata contents.

Apr 14, 2012

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Engaged; Custom-Made Engagement Ring for Angelina (PHOTOS)

Hollywood celebrity couple Brad Pitt (48) and Angelina Jolie (36) has finally decided to walk down the aisle. Pitt proposed to Angelina with a custom-made engagement ring. However, sources said that the wedding date has not been fixed yet.

Apr 14, 2012

Will Odisha Govt Release Dreaded Maoist to Free BJD MLA?

With attempts to free the abducted Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Jhina Hikaka proving futile, speculations are doing the rounds that the Odisha government might consider releasing dreaded Maoist Chenda Bhushanam alias Ghasi to secure the release of the MLA.

Apr 14, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC Tells CBI Not to Arrest Nupur

Ending speculations that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) might arrest Nupur Talwar outside the court, the Supreme Court on Friday directed the CBI not to arrest her till it hears her plea for anticipatory bail and stay on non-bailable warrant in connection to the double murder case.

Apr 13, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: CM to Meet Police Officials

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is scheduled to attend a high-level meeting with senior police officers and administration officials on Friday, a day after the Maoists freed its Italian hostage.

Apr 13, 2012

Aarushi Murder Case: SC to Hear Nupur Talwar's Plea Today

All eyes are on the Supreme Court, as it will hear Nupur Talwar's plea on Friday seeking a stay on the non-bailable warrant issued against her by a trial court in connection with her daughter Aarushi's murder case.

Apr 13, 2012

Gujarat Massacre Verdict: 18 Get Life Term, 5 Get 7 Years Jail Term

A special court in Gujarat on Thursday sentenced on 18 people to life imprisonment and five others to seven years jail term in the 2002 Ode village massacre case.

Apr 12, 2012

Odisha Abduction Crisis: Maoists Free Italian Hostage

Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco (54) was finally freed by the Maoists on Thursday after keeping him in captivity for 29 days.

Apr 12, 2012

3.9 Metres High Tsunami Waves May Hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands, People Evacuated

Thousands of people were evacuated to higher ground in Andaman and Nicobar islands on Wednesday, as tsunami waves up to 3.9 metres high triggered by earthquakes in Indonesia, could hit the islands.

Apr 11, 2012

Indian States on Tsunami Alert; People Asked Not to Panic

India has issued tsunami warning for coastal regions following the massive earthquake that hit Indonesia on Wednesday. Coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been put on alert on fear that 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia could trigger tsunami in the Indian Ocean.

Apr 11, 2012

8.7 Earthquake Hits Indonesia; Tsunami Alert in 28 Countries

An earthquake with a magnitude of 8.7 earthquake hit waters off westernmost Aceh province, Indonesia, on Wednesday. Indonesia has issued Tsunami warning following the tremor, which is the largest in 100 years.

Apr 11, 2012

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

A breakthrough is in sight for the release of Italian national Paolo Bosusco, who has been held captive since March 14, as the Maoists have issued a new tape on Wednesday saying that they will release Paolo through a democratic process.

Apr 11, 2012

Ridiculously Photogenic Guy and World's 10 Most Photogenic Celebrities of All Time (PHOTOS)

Zeddie Little would not have dreamed in his wildest dreams that he would become ridiculously famous overnight by running a marathon. He has been dubbed as the Ridiculously Photogenic Guy on web world. Here are the World's 10 Most Photogenic Celebrities of All Time.

Apr 11, 2012

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Articles by Raymond Ronamai

RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 50 bps, CRR Unchanged; What Experts Have to Say on Policy Move!

Army Bribery Case: CBI Grills Vectra Chairman over Army Chief's Bribery Allegation

NCTC Controversy: Non-Congress CMs Accuse Centre of Trying to Destroy Federal Structure

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Maoists Set New Deadline for BJD MLA's Release; Dreaded Maoist Ghasi Not in Demand List

India to Test Nuclear Warhead-Enabled Agni-V Next Week; Set to Join ICBM Club

UN Security Council Passes Resolution to Send Monitoring Team to Syria

Mamata Banerjee's Faceoff with Facebook

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Engaged; Custom-Made Engagement Ring for Angelina (PHOTOS)

Will Odisha Govt Release Dreaded Maoist to Free BJD MLA?

Aarushi Murder Case: SC Tells CBI Not to Arrest Nupur

Odisha Abduction Crisis: CM to Meet Police Officials

Aarushi Murder Case: SC to Hear Nupur Talwar's Plea Today

Gujarat Massacre Verdict: 18 Get Life Term, 5 Get 7 Years Jail Term

Odisha Abduction Crisis: Maoists Free Italian Hostage

3.9 Metres High Tsunami Waves May Hit Andaman and Nicobar Islands, People Evacuated

Indian States on Tsunami Alert; People Asked Not to Panic

8.7 Earthquake Hits Indonesia; Tsunami Alert in 28 Countries

Maoists to Release Italian Hostage through Democratic Process; Govt in a Fix after Armed Forces Expressed Concerns

Ridiculously Photogenic Guy and World's 10 Most Photogenic Celebrities of All Time (PHOTOS)

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'