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4D AGO

India–Israel Pact | Nepal’s Youth Revolution | India’s VP Elections Today | India–Israel Pact

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Power Shifts in Motion The world feels off its axis. India is choosing a new vice president while fending off Trump’s trade wars. Nepal’s Gen Z has taken to the streets in bloody clashes against corruption. The US just slammed shut a visa loophole Indians depended on. And India and Israel are sealing billion-dollar investment deals even as rockets fly. Different stories, same thread: power — who has it, who wants it, and how far they’ll go to keep it. US Visa Roadblock America now requires all Indians to apply at home, ending the long-used “fast track” via other countries. Wait times stretch up to 9 months, and with interview waivers gone, even kids and seniors must queue. Business trips and family emergencies just got harder. India’s VP Race After Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden health resignation, two southern heavyweights battle for the VP chair. BJP’s CP Radhakrishnan has the numbers, but the opposition’s Sudershan Reddy keeps the fight alive. A secret ballot could still spring surprises. Trade Wars Heat Up At a BRICS summit, India’s S. Jaishankar slammed Trump’s punitive tariffs, calling out “weaponized trade.” With China and Russia backing him, BRICS is drawing battle lines that could reshape global commerce. Nepal’s Youth Revolution Nineteen killed, over 100 injured as Nepal’s Gen Z confronted corruption in Kathmandu. Sparked by TikTok clips of politicians’ kids flaunting wealth, the protests mirror Sri Lanka and Bangladesh’s youth-led uprisings. A government crackdown may have only fueled the fire. India–Israel Pact New Delhi and Jerusalem signed an ironclad investment treaty shielding investors and opening trade corridors. With $3.76B trade already flowing, the deal expands into fintech, defense, and cyber. Both nations gain: Israel’s tech meets India’s market scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4d ago

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11 min
01/27/2022

Tough questions you need to ask your doctor before going in for IVF

In this episode, host Deepti Ahuja talks to Dr Vyshnavi A Rao, Senior IVF Consultant, Milann Fertility and Birthing centre, Bangalore about all the tough questions people ask their doctor before going in for IVF. Tune in to know, the most common things or procedures for which hidden costs are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01/27/2022

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33 min
1D AGO

Mahindra E20 Fuel Advisory | No Palestinian State: Netanyahu | Canada Tightens Student Visas

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Infosys is launching its largest-ever buyback, repurchasing shares worth ₹18,000 crore at a 19% premium. The move matches TCS’s record buyback but covers a bigger slice of equity, signalling confidence after a 20% stock slump this year. Analysts say it’s a clear sign the stock is undervalued, even as the IT sector battles slowing growth and cautious investors. PM Mark Carney announced Canada will cap temporary residents, including foreign students, at under 5% of the population by 2027. Already, Indian students are reeling — four out of five faced rejections this quarter, with study permits dropping 66% year-on-year. The cuts reflect anti-immigrant sentiment and pressure on housing and jobs, reshaping Canada’s image as a top study hub. Donald Trump’s pick for US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, told senators a trade deal with New Delhi could be sealed “within weeks.” He credited Trump’s personal friendship with PM Modi for keeping talks alive despite earlier tensions over Russian oil. The plan: deepen defence ties, push big-ticket arms sales, and double trade to $500 billion by 2030. In the West Bank, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu bluntly declared: “There will never be a Palestinian state.” He signed off on the $1 billion E1 settlement project, a move critics say could kill the two-state solution. The announcement, coming days after Israel’s strike attempt on Hamas leaders in Qatar, risks isolating Israel further as some Western nations weigh recognising Palestine at the UN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11 min
08/13/2022

75 years of Independence and summation of Political for dummies

In this episode of Politics for Dummies, RJ Aniket and Professor KP Fabian talk about the 75 years of India's Independence, and the meaning of freedom. They will also celebrate the success of 50 episodes of Politics of Dummies. Tune in to know more.

08/13/2022

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18 min
3D AGO

PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade deal

PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade deal Russian drones in Poland airspace, says Ukraine, US lawmaker claims 'act of war' Nepal protests live updates: Army chief appeals for peace to GenZ; several flights cancelled Trump distances himself from Israeli strikes in Qatar: ‘Decision made by Netanyahu’ Shubman Gill exposed by local bowler in rare blemish as Samson rests; Abhishek rains 25 sixes to light up Asia Cup buzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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4 min
2D AGO

Modi Rebukes Israel | UPI Raises Limit | UN Spat with Switzerland | Wangchuk’s 35-Day Fast

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Wangchuk’s Hunger Protest in Ladakh Sonam Wangchuk has begun a 35-day fast, demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule protection for Ladakh. With Gandhi Jayanti as a symbolic milestone, Wangchuk says Delhi’s silence has pushed locals to the edge. Patience is running thin since Article 370’s revocation left the region without autonomy. UPI Levels Up Digital payments just got a boost. Starting Sept 15, UPI limits rise to ₹10 lakh for insurance, travel, and capital markets, and ₹6 lakh for credit card and jewellery purchases. With over 10 billion monthly transactions, UPI is now more than small payments — it’s India’s financial backbone. Modi Rebukes Israel Over Qatar Strike Israel’s hit on Hamas leaders inside Doha drew an unusually sharp response from PM Modi, condemning the “violation of Qatar’s sovereignty.” With 8.3 lakh Indians in Qatar and $14 billion trade ties, India’s balancing act between Israel and Qatar just got trickier as ceasefire efforts wobble. Defense Deals Survive Tariff Storm Despite Trump’s tariff offensive, the US and India are moving ahead with talks for six more P-8I surveillance aircraft worth $4B. With China looming in the Indian Ocean, both sides know defense ties outweigh political spats. India’s Diplomatic Punch at UN When Switzerland criticized India on minority rights, diplomat Kshitij Tyagi hit back, citing Swiss racism and xenophobia. With Switzerland chairing the UNHRC, India’s rebuttal was sharp and unapologetic — a sign of growing confidence to push back on global criticism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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11 min
2D AGO

India hit back at Switzerland with a strong response at the United Nations about the treatment of minorities in India

Top Headlines for the day: Kuldeep Yadav led a truly destructive showing by India in Dubai to kick off their Asia Cup campaign, registering a record-breaking win by chasing down 57 inside only 4.3 overs against the UAE. Actor Manoj Bajpayee is not a fan of film producers and studios throwing around box office numbers to promote their titles India hit back at Switzerland with a strong response at the United Nations after the country's representative raised concerns about the treatment of minorities in India US President Donald Trump blamed the 'radical left' for Charlie Kirk's assassination in a video statement, accusing them of comparing people Charlie Kirk, a US conservative leader and a close ally of President Donald Trump, died after being shot at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2d ago

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5 min
SEP 5

Swiggy, Zomato hike fees | Ola stake Sale | Gold slips, Stocks Jump | India & Singapore Seal Big Deals

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Food apps hike festive fees Swiggy and Zomato (now Eternal) have raised platform fees—₹15 and ₹12 in metros—while adding surge, rain, and distance charges. With GST now at 18% on deliveries, your festive orders will cost more. But convenience rules, and platforms know demand spikes 30–50% during this season. Even a ₹2–3 hike per order translates into crores as they process 5 million orders daily. Afghan quake toll rises Twin earthquakes have killed over 2,200 and injured 3,600 in eastern Afghanistan, flattening villages and leaving 6,700 homes in ruins. Survivors face harsh weather and dwindling aid as the UN warns food and medicine could run out in weeks. Entire communities are shattered, with almost 98% of homes destroyed in some districts. EU looks to India European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says India has a key role in ending the Ukraine war, after talks with PM Modi. Both sides also push to conclude a long-delayed free trade pact this year, with the next round of talks set for September 8 in New Delhi. Gold slips, stocks jump Gold cooled as investors shifted to equities after GST reforms. MCX gold futures fell to ₹1,06,704, silver to ₹1,24,850, even as Sensex and Nifty rallied nearly 1%. Analysts advise booking profits and waiting for dips before fresh gold buys. SoftBank trims Ola stake SoftBank cut its Ola Electric holding to 15.68%, selling 95 million shares. Ironically, Ola stock soared 61% in August—its best rally since listing—driven by Bhavish Aggarwal’s roadmap and China lifting rare earth restrictions. Losses narrowed, but revenue halved year-on-year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5

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10 min
5D AGO

UK’s Tihar Jail Inspection | Physics Wallah IPO | India Hires Trump Ally | Tharoor Calls Out US Bluff

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Tariffs, Oil & Trump’s India Puzzle Trump doubled tariffs on India to 50% over Russian oil purchases, hoping Delhi would bend. It hasn’t. Ex-diplomat KP Fabian says Trump’s “Triple T – Trumped-up Trump Tariffs” failed. Modi and Trump still call each other “friends,” but beneath the smiles, India is sticking to its long game: dealing with the US, Russia, and China without picking sides. Tharoor Fires Back Congress MP Shashi Tharoor dismissed US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claim that India will “say sorry” to Trump. “We have nothing to apologize for,” he said, pointing out that past US governments encouraged India to buy Russian oil. With Trump’s team threatening harsher sanctions, Tharoor warned against his “mercurial temperament,” stressing India’s right to protect its energy security. Physics Wallah’s $437M Leap As Byju’s and Unacademy crash, Physics Wallah is preparing a $437 million IPO. Revenue jumped 49% to $330 million, losses shrank, and the founders are betting on affordable, quality learning and physical coaching centers. Proof that content beats hype. Tihar’s Image Makeover To overcome UK courts blocking extraditions, India let British officials inspect Tihar Jail. They were “largely impressed,” and Delhi even offered a special enclave for fugitives. With 178 extradition cases pending, including Mallya and Nirav Modi, India is desperate to fix its global image. India’s $1.8M Trump Whisperer India hired Trump’s ex-strategist Jason Miller for $1.8M a year to lobby in Washington. Miller recently posed with Trump at the White House, signaling Delhi now has a direct line into Trumpworld—an investment already paying off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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10 min
SEP 2

Rupee Record Low | SpiceJet Fined Over 14-Hour Delay | SCO Backs India After Pahalgam Attack | Afghanistan Earthquake

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Quake Flattens Afghan Villages A 6.0 earthquake has left eastern Afghanistan shattered — more than 800 killed, nearly 3,000 injured. Entire villages in Kunar province are gone, with survivors describing terrifying jolts and endless aftershocks. Helicopters are the only way in as floods and landslides block roads. Hospitals in Jalalabad are overwhelmed, and the Taliban has appealed for urgent international aid. SCO Backs India on Terror At its Tianjin summit, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and backed India’s demand that “double standards” on terrorism must end. Leaders from India, China, Russia, and Pakistan signed a declaration pledging zero tolerance for terror and more cooperation against cross-border threats. The statement also condemned violence in Gaza and strikes on Iran, while urging reforms at the UN, IMF, and World Bank. India, however, refused to endorse China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Trump Targets India Again US President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions, calling the India-US equation a “one-sided disaster.” He claimed India has offered to cut tariffs on American goods to “nothing,” but also linked Washington’s steep 50% tariffs to India’s oil trade with Russia. New Delhi has pushed back, defending farm protections and accusing the US of moving the goalposts. Rupee Sinks to 88.33 The Indian rupee has slipped to a fresh record low of 88.33 against the dollar, pressured by US tariffs, heavy importer hedging, and foreign outflows. Analysts warn it could slide toward 89–90 if the dispute drags on, though RBI may intervene. This comes even as India’s economy logged a robust 7.8% growth last quarter. SpiceJet Fined Over Delay A Mumbai consumer court has ordered SpiceJet to pay ₹55,000 to a passenger after a 14-hour Dubai–Mumbai delay where the airline served only a burger and fries. The ruling reminded carriers that technical glitches don’t excuse neglecting passengers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 2

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9 min

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