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Top of the Morning

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Top of the Morning is a daily podcast hosted by Nelson John, in which we bring you all the action from the global markets and the business world to kick-start your day on a well-informed note. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast

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9:15

Modi in UK | India Resumes Chinese Visas | Fresh...

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2025/07/24

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 elected UK PM Keir Starmer at Chequers, the two leaders are expected to finalize an FTA that could

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9:37

H1-B Visa Shakeup | Fire On AI315 | Trump Exits...

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2025/07/23

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 power unit (APU) just after parking. Luckily, passengers had started disembarking and no injuries

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10:18

Vice President Resigns | Jane Street Back in Action |...

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2025/07/22

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. VP Dhankhar Resigns, Citing Health In a surprising political turn, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from office on Monday, citing medical reasons and the need to prioritize health. The resignation—submitted under Article 67(a)—was effective immediately. In an emotional letter to President Droupadi Murmu, Dhankhar expressed gratitude for her support and recalled their “wonderful working

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9:24

Big Earnings Week | Iran, EU Back to the Table |...

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2025/07/21

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Earnings Tsunami Incoming The Q1 FY26 earnings season has officially begun, with Reliance Industries and HDFC Bank leading the charge. Over 95 major companies are set to report their numbers this week, covering sectors like tech, pharma, infra, and finance. “Markets will first react to Reliance, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank,” said Ajit Mishra, SVP, Religare Broking. Key dates to watch: July 22:

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8:53

Amazon Cuts Jobs | Trump’s Bruises & Swollen Legs |...

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2025/07/18

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Trade Tensions Explode: Lula vs Trump It’s no longer just a tariff—it’s personal. After Donald Trump imposed a sweeping 50% duty on all Brazilian imports, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva fired back, declaring: “No gringo is going to give orders to this president.” The tariff, effective April 1, was justified by Trump as retaliation for Brazil’s treatment of former President Jair

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10:04

Alaska Quake Sparks Tsunami Alert | Ola’s Profit...

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2025/07/17

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.PAN-PAN in the Sky: IndiGo’s Emergency LandingIt started with a “PAN PAN PAN”—the aviation distress call for urgent but non-life-threatening situations. That’s what the captain of IndiGo flight 6E 6271 declared mid-air on Wednesday, after detecting an engine snag. The Airbus A320neo, carrying 191 people from Delhi to Goa, made an emergency diversion to Mumbai, landing safely at 9:53 pm with emergency teams on

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8:22

NATO 100% Warning to India & China | Nvidia’s China...

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2025/07/16

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.1. NATO’s 100% Sanctions Warning to India, China & Brazil NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, with backing from U.S. President Donald Trump, issued a stark ultimatum: any country still trading oil and gas with Russia will face “100% secondary sanctions.” Targeting China, India, and Brazil directly, Rutte urged their leaders to pressure Putin into serious peace talks within 50 days—echoing Trump’s threat of

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8:03

Flight 171: The Fatal Switch | China’s 600 kmph Train...

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2025/07/15

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Air India Crash Sparks Urgent Jet Checks After the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 that claimed 260 lives, India’s aviation watchdog DGCA has ordered urgent inspections of fuel switch locking systems on all Boeing 737 and 787 aircraft in the country. A preliminary probe revealed that fuel supply to both engines was cut off within a second after takeoff, with cockpit recordings capturing confusion among

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7:28

Plane Crash At UK Airport | Dividend Week Ahead |...

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2025/07/14

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Fireball Grounds Flights at Southend Airport A small aircraft crash sparked chaos at London Southend Airport on Sunday, halting all flight operations. Eyewitnesses captured a dramatic fireball and thick smoke, with unconfirmed reports pointing to a Beech B200 Super King Air. Authorities are investigating, but details remain scarce. Essex Police confirmed the 12-metre aircraft went down around 4 p.m., prompting

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7:52

Nipah Scare Returns | Inside Vedanta’s $8B Red Flag |...

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2025/07/11

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Jet-Lagged in Kerala, may finally leave for homeJet-Lagged in Kerala, may finally leave for home A $115 million British F-35B stealth jet has been grounded at Thiruvananthapuram airport since June 14 after bad weather forced it to divert from the HMS Prince of Wales. While engineers work on repairs, the jet has turned into a social media sensation. Kerala Tourism joined the fun with a viral post: “Kerala is

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8:16

Vedanta Exposed? | Brazil’s 50% Tariff Blow | $250 US...

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2025/07/10

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Trump Hits Brazil With 50% Tariff In a fiery escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting August 1. The move follows a diplomatic spat with Brazil’s President Lula da Silva, who called Trump an “unwanted emperor.” Trump fired back with a sharply worded letter defending ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, calling his trial “a witch hunt” and accusing Brazil of

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8:03

Trump Targets BRICS | Another Medal for Modi | ...

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2025/07/09

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.“We Want a Deal, Not a Steal” — India Holds Firm on Trade India and the US have pushed their trade deal deadline from July 9 to mid-July, even as President Trump enforces steep retaliatory tariffs on 14 other nations. India, however, isn’t on that list yet. The deal is awaiting Trump’s final sign-off, but Indian negotiators are in no rush. “Vietnam signed too quickly—we’re drawing red lines,” said a senior

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8:44

SEBI: 91% Traders Lost Big | Modi’s Wish Sparks China...

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2025/07/08

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 25 Crore Workers Strike: Bharat Bandh Takes Centre Stage India is witnessing one of its biggest labour uprisings. On Wednesday, over 25 crore workers across banking, insurance, coal, postal, and transport sectors are expected to join a nationwide strike—Bharat Bandh—led by 10 central trade unions. The unions are protesting what they call the Modi government’s “anti-worker, anti-farmer, pro-corporate”

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8:19

Lifetime UAE Visa for ₹23L | Modi in Rio | Startup...

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2025/07/07

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Markets on Edge: Five Triggers to Watch India’s stock markets cooled off last week, snapping a two-week rally. Both the Sensex and Nifty 50 fell 0.7%, amid global trade tension and FPI outflows (₹5,773 crore in July so far). Mid and small caps stayed resilient. What’s Next? Five key signals will shape this week: India-US Trade Deal: With the July 9 deadline looming and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

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8:42

Russia Recognizes the Taliban | Markets Calm, VIX on...

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2025/07/04

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.“30 Seconds to Doomsday”: Pakistan’s Nuclear Scare In a startling disclosure, Rana Sanaullah, aide to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, revealed that during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had just 30–45 seconds to assess whether an incoming Indian BrahMos missile was nuclear-armed. The missile had struck Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase following a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. India’s swift

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8:47

Mid-Air Scare on SpiceJet | Nykaa Backers Cash Out |...

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2025/07/03

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.SpiceJet Scare Mid-Air A SpiceJet Goa-to-Pune flight sparked safety concerns after an interior window frame came loose mid-air. A passenger posted a video of the dislodged panel on social media, questioning the aircraft’s airworthiness. SpiceJet clarified it was a cosmetic issue, not impacting cabin pressure or safety. The aircraft, a Bombardier Q400, continued its journey to Jaipur after landing in Pune

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8:32

Trump Brokers Gaza Truce | Bike Taxis Get the Green...

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2025/07/02

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories.Paint Wars: Asian Paints Under CCI Lens India’s Competition Commission has launched a formal probe into Asian Paints over alleged abuse of market dominance. The complaint, filed by Grasim Industries—makers of Birla Opus—claims Asian Paints pressured dealers with exclusivity deals, including perks like foreign trips, to block out new players. CCI’s initial findings suggest anti-competitive behavior, prompting

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8:46

RBI Rings the Alarm | Fab Wars Begin: Tata vs Tower |...

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2025/07/01

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. 1. Tata vs Tower: The Chip Fab Face-Off India’s semiconductor revival just got serious. Tata Semiconductor and Israel’s Tower Semiconductor have been shortlisted to modernize the government-run Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL) in Mohali, under a ₹4,000 crore project. While it won’t chase bleeding-edge tech, the revamp will upgrade SCL’s 180nm line—crucial for defence, space, and medical tech. Production is set

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7:51

Tata Steel’s ₹1,000 Cr Tax Shock | Russia Unleashes...

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2025/06/30

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Torrent’s ₹11,917 Cr Pharma Power Play India’s pharma space just witnessed a bold move. Torrent Pharmaceuticals is acquiring a 46.39% stake in JB Chemicals from KKR for ₹11,917 crore, valuing the company at ₹25,689 crore. The deal includes an open offer and a future merger. The strategy? Gain control of JB’s chronic care brands like Cilacar and Nicardia and break into the CDMO (contract development and

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8:04

US-India Trade: “Big Deal” Brewing? | India Snubs SCO...

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2025/06/27

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are today’s top stories. Kim Goes Coastal From missiles to mini-golf, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un just flipped the script. The Wonsan Kalma resort, seven years in the making, is finally open—with 54 hotels, waterparks, arcades, pubs, and even a ski extension. Ditching his usual military garb for a sharp suit, Kim attended the launch with his wife and daughter, showcasing a softer image. While domestic tourism kicks off July 1, a select

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