Best Spark Mint Podcasts (2024)

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Stonehenge Altar Stone Origins Revealed, Violence Against Women Surges, Train Drivers Celebrate Pay Offer, Students Brace for A-Level Results, and more... 10:45

3h ago10:45

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(0:10): Stonehenge Mystery Solved: Altar Stone Originates from Scotland, Not Wales, New Research Reveals (2:06): Violent Attacks on Women Surge 50% on UK Railways, Prompting National Emergency and New Safety Campaigns (4:23): Train Drivers' Union Hails 'Fair' Pay Offer, Signals End to 2-Year Rail Strikes (6:13): UK Students Brace for A-Level Result…

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China's mangoes are eating into Indian exports 4:06

1h ago4:06

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. Wishing you a happy independence day! It's Wednesday, 15 August 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started. Markets remained largely flat on Wednesday. The Sensex was up by 0.2 percent, while the Nifty 50 edged up by just…

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UK Unemployment Drops to 4.2%, £10 Note Sells for £17,000, MRI Scans Detect Heart Failure Early, Sodium Cyanide Spill in Walsall, and more... 11:17

42m ago11:17

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(0:10): UK Unemployment Falls to 4.2%, Lowest Since February, Defying Analyst Predictions (2:21): £10 Note with Rare Serial Number Fetches £17,000; King Charles III Auctions Raise £1.17 Million for Charity (4:44): Revolutionary MRI Scans Promise Early Heart Failure Detection, Eliminating Need for Invasive Tests (6:58): Major Sodium Cyanide Spill in…

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Why EV charging is a big headache 4:09

36m ago4:09

4:09

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, 14 August 2024. My name is Nelson John. A series of explosions in South Korea has prompted discussions in Mumbai about a ban on charging electric vehicles in basements. Alisha Sachdev explains that since EV cha…

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Bystanders Subdue Stabbing Attacker, Family Demands NHS Inquiry, Bharti Enterprises Acquires BT Group, UK Proposes Doubling Water Compensation, and more... 10:28

6h ago10:28

10:28

(0:10): Heroic Bystanders Subdue Attacker in Leicester Square Stabbing of Mother and Daughter (1:35): Family Demands Public Inquiry After NHS Failures Lead to Tragic Nottingham Murders (3:45): Bharti Enterprises to Become Largest Shareholder in UK's BT Group with $4 Billion Stake (6:01): UK Government Proposes Doubling Water Service Compensation Af…

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Japan’s Mitsui Banking Corp eyeing a stake in Yes Bank 5:21

11h ago5:21

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, August 13, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty 50 ended Monday's session flat amid mixed global cues. Retail investors like us, once mere spectators in…

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UK Heatwave Breaks Record Highs, Violence Erupts in Londonderry, Migrant Death Toll Rises, Royal Family Celebrates Team GB, and more... 10:43

1d ago10:43

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(0:10): UK Heatwave Hits Record Highs, Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Severe Weather and Flood Risks (2:14): Violence Erupts in Londonderry: Police Attacked with Fireworks and Molotov Cocktails (3:52): Two Migrants Die in English Channel Crossing, Raising Death Toll Amid Increasing Crackdowns (5:44): Royal Family Hails Team GB's Paris Olympics Tr…

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Hindenburg tries to sink Sebi's Madhabi Puri Buch 3:56

1d ago3:56

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Good morning listeners, Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, August 12, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Our first four stories of today have to do with the Hindenburg allegations against the markets regulator Sebi. Strap in. When Hindenburg Research is…

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UK Probes Amazon's AI Investment, Antisemitic Incidents Surge in Europe, UK Faces Whooping Cough Crisis, Christian Horner Cleared of Allegations, and more... 11:29

4d ago11:29

11:29

(0:10): UK Antitrust Watchdog Probes Amazon's Investment in AI Startup Anthropic (2:19): Record Surge in Antisemitic Incidents in Germany and UK Following Gaza Conflict (4:31): UK Faces Severe Whooping Cough Outbreak: 10,000 Cases and 10 Infant Deaths Highlight Urgent Need for Vaccination (6:42): Red Bull's Christian Horner Cleared of Misconduct Al…

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RBI holds rates at 6.5% 4:37

4d ago4:37

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's friday, August 9, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian stock market benchmarks—the Nifty and Sensex—resumed their downward march on Thursday, falling by 0.73 per cent. The Reserve Bank of India kept the…

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Chaos Erupts in Men's 5000m, Royal Mint Launches Eco-Friendly Plant, Southport Rioter Sentenced, Bank of England Cuts Rates, and more... 11:15

5d ago11:15

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(0:10): Chaos in Paris 2024: Collision in Men's 5,000m Heat Sparks Controversy and Appeals (2:11): Royal Mint Launches World's First Eco-Friendly Gold Recovery Plant for E-Waste in South Wales (4:20): Southport Rioter Sentenced to 3 Years for Assaulting Police Amid Violent Protests (6:17): Bank of England Rate Cut Spurs Housing Market Surge, UK Hou…

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Markets are tenuous — here's why 4:19

5d ago4:19

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, August 8, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: After crashing for a few days, the Indian equity markets recovered on Wednesday. Sensex and Nifty were up by more than 1.1 percent. Ram Sahgal writes th…

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Peaty Critiques Paris Olympic Food, Water Giants Face Record Fines, UK Protests Ignite Nationwide Crisis, Former Chief Urges Terrorism Label, and more... 11:21

6d ago11:21

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(0:10): Adam Peaty Slams Paris 2024 Olympic Village Over Food Quality: Worms Found in Fish (2:05): Record £168M Fines for Water Giants Over Illegal Sewage Dumping Scandal (4:24): UK Lawyers Threatened as Far-Right Protests Ignite Nationwide Crisis; Over 400 Arrested (6:30): Former Police Chief Urges Terrorism Label for Escalating Far-Right Violence…

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What the unrest in Bangladesh means for India 5:04

7d ago5:04

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, August 7, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian stock market benchmarks—the Sensex and Nifty—extended their losses for the third straight session on Tuesday. The Sensex finally ended the day d…

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UK Riots Escalate, Tommy Robinson in Cyprus Resort, London Riots Spark Chaos, Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty, and more... 11:01

7d ago11:01

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(0:10): UK Riots Escalate: Starmer Blames Foreign Influence, Social Media for Anti-Immigrant Violence (2:12): Tommy Robinson Spotted in Luxury Cyprus Resort Amid Violent UK Far-Right Riots, Faces Arrest Warrant (4:06): London Riots Erupt After Police Shooting: 5 Nights of Chaos, £500M in Damages, and 4,000 Arrests (6:08): Former BBC Newsreader Huw …

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Why did the stock market crash yesterday?? 4:15

7d ago4:15

4:15

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, August 6, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Global currents affected the Indian stock markets too: Sensex and Nifty both were down by about 2.7 percent during yesterday's trading session. This was …

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UK Protests Turn Violent, Tommy Robinson Evades Arrest, 130000 Pensioners Face Payment Cuts, Starmer Unveils Governance Overhaul, and more... 11:40

8d ago11:40

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(0:10): UK Protests Turn Violent: Over 100 Arrests and Injuries Amid Misinformation-Fueled Chaos (2:01): Tommy Robinson Evades UK Arrest Warrant, Stirs Unrest from Luxury Cyprus Resort (4:07): 130,000 Pensioners to Lose Winter Fuel Payments Under New Government Policy (6:17): Starmer Unveils Sweeping Governance Overhaul with New Public Bodies, Gree…

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Climate crisis is coming for your Sambar 4:52

9d ago4:52

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, August 5, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Toor dal, a staple across India and a vital protein source for the nation’s millions of vegetarians, is facing a crisis. Unpredictable weather patterns—fr…

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Southport Riots Spark Tragedy, Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty, Murray Bids Farewell to Tennis, Stephen Lawrence's Body Returns, and more... 11:03

11d ago11:03

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(0:10): Tragic Stabbing at Kids' Dance Class Sparks Deadly Southport Riots; Misinformation Fuels Anti-Immigrant Sentiment (2:04): Ex-BBC Anchor Huw Edwards Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Images; BBC Faces Backlash Over Handling and Payouts (3:59): Andy Murray Bids Emotional Farewell to Tennis with Final Olympic Match (5:57): Stephen Lawrence's Body t…

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Will investors get a spark from Ola Electric IPO? 5:09

12d ago5:09

5:09

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, August 2, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: India’s benchmark equity indices ended at fresh highs on Thursday. The Nifty 50 closed above the historic 25,000-point mark for the first time, rising 60 …

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Kurdish Migrant Convicted, Royal Family Mourns Key Adviser, Huddersfield Fire Claims Lives, UK Boosts Renewable Energy Funding, and more... 11:02

12d ago11:02

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(0:10): Kurdish Migrant Convicted of Attempted Murder in Oxford Circus Train Push Incident (2:01): Royal Family Mourns: Lord Robert Fellowes, Key Adviser, Dies at 82 Under Mysterious Circumstances (4:04): Tragic Huddersfield Fire Claims Two Lives, Leaves One Child Critical; Police Investigate Suspicious Circumstances (6:01): UK Unveils Record £1.5 …

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Should you invest in Ola Electric's IPO? 3:40

13d ago3:40

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, August 1, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Slowing revenues and weak projections have prompted India's top IT companies to hit a pause on pay hikes. Tata Consultancy Services is the only company …

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Choudary Convicted for Terror Links, UK Probes Google's AI Investment, Irish Government Joins Inquiry, Search for Missing 6-Year-Old, and more... 9:54

13d ago9:54

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(0:10): Anjem Choudary Convicted for Leading Banned Islamist Group Tied to 15 Terror Attacks (2:14): UK Regulators Probe Google's Investment in AI Startup Anthropic for Antitrust Concerns (4:19): Irish Government Joins Omagh Bombing Inquiry: Bereaved Families Seek 'Uncomfortable Truths' (6:26): Urgent Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Eudine in Thamesm…

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Who will earn how much with Ola Electric IPO 5:45

14d ago5:45

5:45

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, July 31, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian stock market's frontline indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, closed flat on Tuesday, July 30, reflecting mixed global cues. More than a year a…

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Knife Attack in Southport, Huw Edwards Faces Charges, Ex-Post Office Chair Critiques, Labour Unveils Financial Crisis, and more... 10:34

14d ago10:34

10:34

(0:10): Tragic Knife Attack in Southport: Child Killed, Several Critically Injured Amidst Chaos (1:57): Ex-BBC Presenter Huw Edwards Charged with Child Indecency; Faces Court in July (4:03): Ex-Post Office Chair Slams Management and Outdated IT in UK's Largest Miscarriage of Justice (5:55): Labour Unveils UK Financial Crisis: Unexpected Costs and E…

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Ola Electric slashes valuation before IPO 5:38

15d ago5:38

5:38

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, July 30, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: India’s benchmark equity indices rose on Monday, with the Nifty nearly reaching the 25,000 mark during the session before paring its gains and closing jus…

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Plane Crash Claims Two Lives, UK Government Overhauls Housing Policy, Badenoch Enters Conservative Leadership Race, UK Faces Migrant Surge, and more... 9:32

15d ago9:32

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(0:10): Tragic Plane Crash in North Yorkshire Claims Lives of Two Young Men; Investigation Underway (1:41): UK Government Unveils Major Planning Overhaul to Tackle Housing Crisis, Aims for 1.5 Million Affordable Homes (3:50): Kemi Badenoch Joins Crowded Conservative Leadership Race, Vows to Renew Party Vision (5:35): UK Grapples with Surge in Chann…

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Bad debt worries RBI 3:37

16d ago3:37

3:37

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, July 29, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Some massive consolidation happened in the cements segment yesterday: UltraTech Cement is buying a 32.72% stake for nearly 4,000 crore rupees, and making a…

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Revolut Secures UK Banking License, NHS Urgent O-Type Appeal, First XL Bully Ban Charges, Shingrix Vaccine lowers Dementia Risk, and more... 10:34

18d ago10:34

10:34

(0:10): Revolut Secures UK Banking License, Eyes $45 Billion Valuation and Major Financial Growth (2:27): NHS Issues Urgent Appeal for O-Type Blood Donors Amid Critical Shortage (4:28): First Charges Under New XL Bully Ban: Man Faces Court After Fatal Dog Attack in Essex (6:04): New Shingles Vaccine Shingrix Linked to 17% Lower Dementia Risk, Study…

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Why India shouldn't host the Olympics 4:25

19d ago4:25

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, July 26, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Sensex was down by 0.14 percent, while Nifty dropped by 0.03 percent during trading hours yesterday. Nifty and Sensex aren't the only ones having a poor ru…

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The Ultimate Budget 2024 explainer 6:18

20d ago6:18

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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, July 25, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: India’s benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 continued their decline for the fourth straight session. Sensex dropped 0.35 per cent while Nifty fell 0.27…

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NOAA Warns of G2 Storm, Anjem Choudary Convicted for Terrorism, UK Prepares for War Warning, BBC Job Cuts Amid Restructuring, and more... 6:48

20d ago6:48

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(0:10): NOAA Warns of G2 Geomagnetic Storm on July 24: Expect Auroras and Potential Disruptions (1:19): Radical Preacher Anjem Choudary Convicted for Leading Terrorist Group, Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence (2:45): UK Must Prepare for War with Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea by 2027, Warns General Walker (3:46): BBC to Cut 500 Jobs, Restructure …

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A special Budget episode 3:28

21d ago3:28

3:28

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, July 24, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian market's benchmark indices reacted poorly to the Union Budget yesterday. Sensex fell during the day, but recovered by the time markets closed…

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All eyes on Modi 3.0’s first full budget 6:00

22d ago6:00

6:00

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, July 23, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Continuing their losing streak for a second consecutive session, Indian stock market benchmarks, the Nifty 50 and the Sensex, closed in the red on Monday,…

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Fatal A61 Collision Tragedy, Fatal Crash near Cheltenham, AI Sparks Urgent Regulation Call, Teen Shot at Family Event, and more... 9:22

22d ago9:22

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(0:10): Tragic A61 Collision Claims Six Lives, Including Two Children; Police Seek Witnesses (1:46): Tragic Crash on A436: Four Men Dead After Car Hits Tree Near Cheltenham (3:39): Surge in AI-Generated Child Abuse Content Sparks Urgent Call for Stronger Regulations (5:40): Teenager Fatally Shot at Family Event in Kensington Park; Six Arrested in M…

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Can the Budget ensure safer trains? 5:37

23d ago5:37

5:37

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, July 22, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Last Friday, a global tech blackout hit airports, hospitals, banks, and more. As more systems rely on a few tech service providers, can we avoid future bla…

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European Leaders Counter Russian Threats, Leeds Riots Erupt, Climate Activists Sentenced to 5 Years, Kate Champions Nature's Healing Power, and more... 11:23

25d ago11:23

11:23

(0:10): European Leaders Unite at Blenheim Palace Summit to Counter Russian Threats, Strengthen Ukraine Defense (2:57): Violent Riots Erupt in Leeds: Harehills Neighborhood Engulfed in Chaos (4:41): Climate Activists Sentenced to 5 Years for M25 Protests, Sparking Outrage and Human Rights Concerns (6:46): Princess Kate Middleton Champions Nature's …

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Small and midcaps aren't overvalued, says market veteran 4:22

26d ago4:22

4:22

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, July 19, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian market's benchmark indices —Nifty and Sensex—increased during Thursday's trading. Sensex and Nifty both were up by around 0.77 percent. IT giant…

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King Charles III's Bold Agenda, Enzo Fernandez Faces Backlash, British Agents Found Dead, Teen Found Dead in Valley, and more... 10:52

26d ago10:52

10:52

(0:10): King Charles III Unveils Bold Labour Agenda: Economic Reforms, Nationalizing Rail, and New Employment Rights (2:33): Chelsea's Enzo Fernández Faces Backlash and Legal Threats Over Racist Chant Video (4:45): British Travel Agents Found Dead in Burnt-Out Car in Sweden (6:24): Teen Found Dead in Tenerife Valley After Music Festival: Family See…

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Karnataka pauses controversial private sector reservations bill 6:08

27d ago6:08

6:08

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, July 18, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian stock markets BSE and NSE remained closed on Wednesday on the account of Muharram. The upcoming Union budget on 23 July is set to unveil a new…

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Predictions for the Union Budget 4:38

28d ago4:38

4:38

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, July 17, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian market's benchmark indices —Nifty and Sensex—inched up during Tuesday's trading. Sensex was up by 0.06 percent, while Nifty increased by 0.11…

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Inside India’s stressed real estate projects 5:17

29d ago5:17

5:17

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, July 16, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: The Indian market's benchmark indices —Nifty and Sensex—inched up during Monday's trading session to settle at fresh closing highs. The Indian government …

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Implications of the attack on Trump 3:59

1M ago3:59

3:59

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Monday, July 15, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: US Presidents have had a long history of being targets of assassinations — Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy, and Ronal Reagen, to name a few. Yesterday, forme…

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Is it time for you to leave Delhi? 7:03

1M ago7:03

7:03

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Friday, July 12, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian stock market benchmarks- the Sensex and the Nifty 50- closed flat on Thursday, as gains in shares of ITC, ONGC, Tata Motors and SBI were offset by l…

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How cricketers are minting money post-retirement 6:06

1M ago6:06

6:06

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Thursday, July 11, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Indian stock market indices ended the day around half a percent down each on Wednesday dragged by profit booking at higher levels. Prime Minister Narendr…

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Drunk Driver Sentenced to 17 Years, Dyson Cuts 1,000 UK Jobs, Sir Patrick Vallance: Science Minister, Baby Found in Camden, and more... 9:36

1M ago9:36

9:36

(0:10): Drunk Driver Sentenced to 17 Years for Fatal A1 Motorway Crash Killing Baby and Aunt (2:15): Dyson to Slash 1,000 UK Jobs Amid Global Restructuring and Political Shifts (4:06): Sir Patrick Vallance Named Science Minister in Starmer's New Labour Government (6:06): Deceased Baby Found in Camden: Murder Probe Launched, Man Arrested (7:25): Sta…

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Why Sony’s new head has a tough job ahead 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Wednesday, July 10, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: India’s stock market benchmarks- the Nifty 50 and the Sensex - hit fresh highs on Tuesday despite mixed global cues. Both indices saw a rise of just und…

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Amazon UK Union Vote, Carlsberg Acquires Britvic, Lightning Cancels London Flights, Zelenskiy Thanks Starmer for Support, and more... 11:08

1M ago11:08

11:08

(0:10): Historic Union Vote: Amazon UK Workers Push for Recognition and Better Conditions (2:18): Carlsberg Acquires Britvic for £3.3 Billion, Becoming UK's Fourth-Largest Beer Maker (4:29): Lightning Strikes and Chaotic Weather Cancel Over 100 Flights, Affecting 10,000 Passengers at London Airports (6:06): Zelenskiy Thanks Starmer for Support; NAT…

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RBI says yes to Yes Bank's sale 4:44

1M ago4:44

4:44

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint, your weekday newscast that brings you five major stories from the world of business. It's Tuesday, July 9, 2024. My name is Nelson John. Let's get started: Sensex and Nifty remained largely flat on Monday. Both fell by less than 0.05 percent during trading hours yesterday. Yes Bank has had a phenomenal turnaro…

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England Reaches Euro 2024 Semis, Starmer's Govt Drives Economic Growth, Historic Tory Defeat, Border Security Command Launched, and more... 10:46

1M ago10:46

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(0:10): England Reaches Euro 2024 Semis with Saka's Redemption, Kane's Recovery & Pickford's Heroics (2:11): Keir Starmer's New Government Drives Economic Growth with Ambitious Plans for Jobs, Clean Energy, and EU Relations (3:59): Historic Defeat for Tories: Labour Surges, Farage Disrupts, and SNP Falters (6:03): New Border Security Command Launch…

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