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Zohran Mamdani, who was a little-known state assemblyman until he launched his campaign, is now set to be the mayor of New York City. Mamdani is set to become the first Indian-origin leader and the first Muslim to lead America’s richest and largest city. But this didn't come easy from him - Mamdani has faced tonnes of criticism, not just from his rivals, but even from within his own party. In...

The Kerala government's claim that it has eradicated extreme poverty in the state has been met with scepticism among economists and other experts. They have questioned the empirical basis of this declaration and the process that was followed to achieve it. Mint examines the issue. Watch to know more!#kerala #poverty #povertyclaim

Bihar kicked off its assembly elections today with 3.75 crore voters heading to polling stations across 121 constituencies. This first phase could end Nitish Kumar's twenty-year run as chief minister. Here's what makes this interesting. The state's seeing a three-way fight. The ruling NDA alliance brings together Nitish Kumar's JD(U) and the BJP. They're up against the Mahagath...

It's Wednesday, November 4th. Let's get started! New York City just made history. Associated Press has declared Zohran Mamdani the winner of the mayoral race, making him the city's first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader in generations. With 75 percent of votes counted, Mamdani secured 50.4 percent against Andrew Cuomo's 41.3 percent. Curtis Sliwa, the Republican Guardian Angels...

Vijay Subramaniam, Founder and Group CEO at Collective Artists Network, has redefined talent management—spanning Bollywood, sports, and influencer industries. From his early music days with Synaps to creating IPs like Mahabharat: Ek Dharam Yudh—a stunning AI-enabled production—Vijay’s journey is all about innovation and storytelling. In this episode of Rollin’ with the Boss, Abhishek Singh, Deputy...

India’s brandy market is poised to rise from about $1.29 billion in 2023 to $2.17 billion by 2030, growing at a 7.7 % CAGR. Consumption is heavily concentrated in South India, with states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala accounting for a large share of brandy demand. The “regular” brandy segment remains dominant, while flavoured variants are emerging as the fastest-growing category. Premiumization, gift...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. It’s been a week where power, pride, and precision all shared the spotlight. India-Pakistan War Games: Both nations are running massive military drills — in overlapping waters. Pakistan’s naval firing exercises in the Arabian Sea coincide with India’s tri-services Trishul operation involving 25 warships, 40 a...

Prashant Kishor and his party Jan Suraaj have opened an interesting third front election competition in Bihar. The party's founder has done extensive work in the state in the last 3 years. In this exclusive conversation with MINT's Gulam Jeelani, he talks about his party, BJP , RJD and everything Bihar .#prashantkishor #jansuraaj #bihar #biharelection2025

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Thursday afternoon in Mumbai's Powai turned into every parent's nightmare. Seventeen children walked into RA Studio thinking they were auditioning for a web series. Instead, they became hostages. The man behind it was 50-year-old Rohit Arya from Pune. He locked the kids inside, set up motion sensors o...

In this special episode, MINT's Political Desk Editor Gulam Jeelani goes on ground in Patna to talk to youngsters about their aspirations and the upcoming elections. What will they vote on? Are their enough jobs in the state? More so, why is migration such a man-made issue in the state.#bihar #biharelection2025 #chathpuja #nitishkumar #tejashwiyadav #live #prashantkishor #modi #rahulgandhi #pa...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, I’m your host Nelson John — This is your smart, daily briefing on what matters. From big moves in business to headlines shaping India and the world, we cut through the noise so you start your day informed and ahead.  It's Wednesday, October 29th. Let's get started! In Delhi, a Cessna aircraft from IIT Kanpur fired silver iodide flares into clouds to t...

Sanjeev Prasad Reveals What's Holding Indian Markets, Tariff Impact On India & China | Samvat 2082In this episode of Mint's Diwali special series , Kotak Institutional Equities MD and Co-head Sanjeev Prasad discusses with Mint's Dipti Sharma, talks about the Indian markets, the valuations and impact of US tariffs on India and China. Watch!#investment #diwali #money #personalfinance

The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra | The Right Angle New Episode | Entertainment News | Bollywood News | Viral Topics | Latest News🎬 The Right Angle brings you the real story behind the hype. Watch now!#TheRightAngle #SonalKalra #BollywoodNews #EntertainmentNews #ViralVideos #BollywoodControversy #TrendingNow #PopCultureDebate #EntertainmentWeekly #IndianEntertainment

Bihar Elections: Why Was VIP's Mukesh Sahani Chosen As Mahagathbandhan's Deputy CM Face? Tell Me WhyAs Bihar Polls draw closer, Hindustan Times' Sunetra Choudhury decodes why opposition went on to choose their new alliance partner Mukesh Sahani as the Deputy CM Face? Watch! #bihar #biharelections #biharpolls #tejaswiyadav

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. California Tragedy Sparks National Debate: Dashcam footage captured the terrifying moment a semi-truck slammed into stopped traffic on California’s I-10 — killing three, injuring four, and igniting a firestorm over how commercial licenses are issued. The driver, 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, an undocumented...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Modi Skips ASEAN Summit as Trump Heads to Malaysia Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the ASEAN Summit virtually, skipping what’s being billed as the largest gathering of world leaders in ASEAN history. The decision, officially linked to Chhath Puja, comes as US President Donald Trump lands in Kuala Lum...

America education | H1B visa | ImmigrationThe Trump administration has announced new rules that will exempt foreign students, including Indians, from paying the $100,000 Visa application fee for the H-1B visa. In this podcast, we speak with Immigration Attorney Sophie Alcorn of Alcorn Immigration Law who breaks down what exactly this means. Watch!#immigration #h1bvisa #america

In this episode of South Asia Geoeconomics Adda, Dr. Harsha de Silva — economist, parliamentarian, and Chair of Sri Lanka’s Committee on Public Finance — joins Dr. Sanjay Kathuria to dissect Sri Lanka’s journey from economic collapse to cautious recovery. They discuss what went wrong after the post-war boom, the 2022 debt default, and the hard lessons from Sri Lanka’s dealings with China, India, a...

From flying planes to building India's No. 1 smartwatch brand—completely bootstrapped. On this episode of Rollin’ With The Boss, Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint, catches up with Gaurav Khatri, the Bikaner boy who, with his cousin Amit Khatri built one of India’s biggest smart wearables brand - Noise. Today, Noise dominates with almost 1/3rd market share and sits among the top 3 global wear...

Last week, the entire cabinet of Gujarat had resigned, leaving Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel the only person left standing. The main reason? Possible anti-incumbency. One of the fixes that the party has used in states repeatedly is this- if the people are unhappy and itching for change, then just get rid of a chunk of those that are the faces of the government- BJP did this not just in 2021 gujar...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Politics and diplomacy are both running hot today — from Gandhinagar to Washington, and beyond. In Gujarat, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has hit the reset button — all 16 ministers resigned, giving him a clean slate to rebuild his cabinet. BJP insiders call it a strategic reset ahead of the 2027 polls. The...

In the first episode of Season 2 of 'Transforming India: the Road to 2047,' presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, host Alokesh Bhattacharyya delves into India's journey towards becoming a developed economy amidst global challenges. Joined by legal experts Vivek Chandy, Joint Managing Partner and Archana Tewary, Partner from JSA, the discussion covers key t...

In this Diwali special interview, Nilesh Shah, MD at Kotak Mahindra AMC speaks to Mint about what investors should keep in mind in the upcoming Samvat 2082 new year. From which sectors to watch, to the outlook on gold & silver, to what the impact of Trump's tariffs will be on sectors, Shah tells all in this conversation. Tune in!#investing #diwali #diwalispecial

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. India’s global playbook just got a shake-up. First, President Trump dropped a bombshell from the Oval Office—Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil. After months of U.S. pressure and hefty 50% tariffs on Indian goods, Modi reportedly told Trump the shift will happen “within a short...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. Trump’s “Peace Talk” Moment Gets Awkward At the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, Donald Trump had a classic off-script moment. While praising PM Modi, he turned around to ask Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif if India and Pakistan will “live very nicely together.” Sharif smiled, and the cameras loved it. Trump has been...