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India and Russia on Wednesday signed a new protocol to enhance industrial cooperation across sectors such as aluminium, fertilisers, railways, and mining technologies. The move deepens bilateral engagement at a time when geopolitical tensions are reshaping global trade alignments. Watch for more! #trump #india #russia #indiarussia #putin #modi

Artificial Intelligence or AI is the current revolution, disrupting industry like never before. On Mint's series with  @salesforce  India, we explore all aspects of how AI is impacting businesses and what it means for the workforce. Watch Episode 12 where Abhishek Singh, Deputy Editor, Mint is joined by Arundhati Bhattacharya, President & CEO, Salesforce South Asia and industry leaders fro...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Geopolitical Flashpoint: Russia Ditches INF Treaty In a move that could redraw the global nuclear map, Russia has officially abandoned the last remaining limits under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. The Kremlin confirmed it no longer feels bound by its self-imposed restrictions—opening the...

Last month in Jaipur, Titan released the Jalsa, its secondflying tourbillon watch in the Nebula line. Apart from the prestigious flying tourbillon complication, the Jalsa features a marble dial painted by Padma Shri Syed Shakir Ali, one of India’s most renowned masters of traditional Mughal miniature art. The watch, limited to 10 pieces, costs Rs 40.5 lakh and will be Titan’sofficial entry to the...

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on August 3 said that the bullet train project was progressing at fast pace, and 315 km of the elevated section is getting ready. As per PTI, he also said that "when it starts running, the journey from Mumbai to Ahmedabad will take only two hours and seven minutes.” India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will span 508 kilometres. In...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Indian Tech in Russian Drones? Ukraine has formally raised concerns with India and the EU after finding Indian-assembled components inside Shahed-136 drones—Iranian UCAVs now used extensively by Russian forces. Investigations revealed a bridge rectifier by Vishay and a signal chip by Aura Semiconductor, both...

What is Voluntary Provident Fund (VPF) and how is it different from EPF? Can you really contribute 100% of your basic salary? What are the tax benefits, withdrawal rules, and how does VPF compare with PPF and NPS? Ketan Das of FinRight breaks it all down in simple terms. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DAoEE8F5NO8

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 📉   Markets Hold Their Breath “Brace for more uncertainty.” That’s the sentiment driving investor caution as US-India trade tensions flare once again. According to Mint’s quarterly market survey, 77% of investment professionals expect volatility to continue, especially if the pending trade deal throws up new...

How do you build one of India's most celebrated restaurants from scratch? In this glimpse from The Success Code, Co-Founder & Director of Urban Gourmet India/Masque Aditi Dugar shares her take on risk, reinvention, and trusting your gut — in a bold conversation with Rushank Shah.🎥 Watch the full episode now on Mint’s YouTube:Click here to know more: https://brandstories.livemint.com/hub.....

Chanda Kochhar’s journey epitomises the complex world of Indian banking—from breaking barriers and ascending to the top as one of the sector’s most influential leaders, to her dramatic fall amid controversy. Her tenure saw significant growth, but also raised questions related to lending practices and the persistent Non-Performing Asset (NPA) crisis. Although her leadership once symbolised banking...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Trump’s Oil Deal with Pakistan, Tariff Shock for India “Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday.” That was Donald Trump’s surprise message on Truth Social as he unveiled a new U.S.–Pakistan energy partnership to develop Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves.” While no U.S. oil giant has been named...

Just a day before the August 1 deadline set by the Donald Trump administration to wrap up agreements with its trading partners, the American President announced on Wednesday 25% tariffs “plus a penalty” for India. This has led to outrage even within the U.S., with Indian-American Democratic Congressman Suhas Subramanyam calling it a big mistake. Watch the full interview here https://www.youtube.co...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Trump’s Oil Deal with Pakistan, Tariff Shock for India “Who knows, maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday.” That was Donald Trump’s surprise message on Truth Social as he unveiled a new U.S.–Pakistan energy partnership to develop Pakistan’s “massive oil reserves.” While no U.S. oil giant has been named...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Operation Sindoor: Modi’s No-Holds-Barred Warning to Pakistan In a fiery 97-minute address in Parliament, PM Narendra Modi revealed India’s retaliatory strikes after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. “In 22 minutes, we responded to April 22,” he said, confirming that India bombed n...

The fact that India's top IT major is laying off 2% of their global workforce - 12,000 employees was bound to garner attention, and a lot of it. TCS says that they want to be future-ready and agile, and they're reworking their teams as per their requirements. They're also trying to focus on giving their workforce of over 6 lakhs wage hikes. And what has especially caught attention is t...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. “No Fences, Just Food” – Trump’s Gaza Pledge With emotion in his voice, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the setup of “food centres” across Gaza—open, unfenced zones where civilians can access aid freely. Speaking from Scotland after meeting UK PM Keir Starmer, Trump said, “You can’t fake starvati...

In a candid conversation on Let's Mint Money, Manish Kejriwal, founder and managing partner at Kedaara Capital, opened up about his evolving relationship with money, early debt struggles, and the realities of private equity in India. Presented in association with Waterfield Advisors, Let’s Mint Money is a candid conversation series where Neil Borate, Deputy Editor at Mint, explores the persona...

Is Gurugram's property market a house of cards, ready to collapse with a small push? Is the price rise of 300% since 2021 that Gurgaon has seen too much, too soon? Most importantly, should YOU stay away from this overheated market? It can be confusing, especially because influencers are giving opinions and there is fear gripping the market. However, does this fear have a solid base or is it ju...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. TCS Cuts Jobs to “Realign the Future” India’s largest IT firm, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), is laying off 12,261 employees—roughly 2% of its global workforce—in FY26. The move, largely targeting mid-to-senior management, is part of TCS’s shift toward becoming a “Future-Ready”, AI-driven organisation. D...

100 weeks ago, Business and Leadership began as an idea—and it all started with a call from a Tata Group company. In this special episode, our main man Hrishi K sits down with Sachin Bhandary, who reflects on the moment that launched it all: his first-ever in-person corporate training on communication. What unfolded that day? How did hours of reading and preparation turn into a real, high-stakes o...

Author, and celebrity yoga guru Ira Trivedi sits down with Rushank Shah (Hubtown) for a deep, inspiring conversation on what success really means — beyond money, fame, or titles. They discuss building wellness brands, cultivating stillness, digital burnout, and choosing balance in a world that glorifies hustle. Click here to know more: https://brandstories.livemint.com/hubtown-the-success-code Ori...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Whisky, Work Visas & Win-Win Trade After three years of negotiation, India and the UK have inked a landmark Free Trade Agreement, boosting bilateral trade by an estimated $34 billion annually. Signed during PM Modi’s London visit, the deal grants duty-free access to 99% of Indian exports, benefiting key s...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Modi’s London Mission: Trade Meets Royalty It was a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora—and a pivotal handshake in British countryside diplomacy. PM Narendra Modi landed in London for a two-day visit focused on formalizing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement, a deal three years in the making. Hosted by newly...

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Flight Frights: Safety Under the Scanner It’s been a tense 48 hours in Indian aviation, with three back-to-back incidents raising concerns over safety and monsoon preparedness. On Tuesday, Air India Flight AI 315 from Hong Kong landed safely in Delhi, only for a fire to break out in the aircraft’s auxiliary p...

Your last month's EPF wages can drastically lower your withdrawal eligibility — even if your total balance is high. Ketan Das from FinRight explains a real case where someone needed ₹4L but got only ₹95K. Learn how to avoid this EPF mistake before it’s too late! #epf #pfwithdrawal #money #personalfinance Watch the whole episode on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLm64SrISTU&t=10s