Mint Lite Morning Shot

Mint News | 2nd April 2021 | OPEC+ expected to stay cautious | Australia’s tech IPOs mostly from US | Scotland’s pre-poll plans

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:34:50 -0000

The Canadian province of Ontario will return to a lockdown on Saturday, India's annual electricity usage fell for the first time in at least 35 years, Biden launches ambitious infra plan & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 1st April 2021 | Divers recover cockpit voice recorder | FB aims to curb hate speech | First all-civilian spaceflight booked

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:30:00 -0000

China denies holding back information on Coronavirus, Indonesian navy divers have recovered the cockpit voice recorder of a Sriwijaya Air jet, Chinese 'militia' spreads in disputed waters & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 31st March 2021 | The fallout of vaccine curbs | EU fines Moody's over conflicts of interest | ICC to rule on “Terminator” judgement

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:51:20 -0000

Chinese leaders endorsed a sweeping overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system, WHO to release key virus information, Several Asian countries scrambled to find alternative sources for covid-19 inoculations & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 26th March 2021 | Aid group reports Ethiopian soldier’s cruel act | New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law | UK university to return looted African sculpture

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 02:31:55 -0000

New Zealand passes miscarriages bereavement leave law, The University of Aberdeen in Scotland is to return a Benin bronze sculpture to Nigeria,Tribe protest against eviction from tiger reserve & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 25th March 2021 | Junta frees hundreds of protesters | Lending to fossil fuel industry drops | Suez Canal blocked

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 01:50:00 -0000

North Korea fired two short-range missiles at the weekend,The world's biggest banks cut lending to fossil fuel firms by 9% in 2020 , Government hopes to resolve Iran's currency issue by next month & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 24th March 2021 | China irked by West sanctions | Taiwan grounds fighter jets | Mass shooting rocks Colorado

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:15:00 -0000

Taiwan grounded all military airplanes for training and drills, At least 10 people lost their lives in Colorado in a mass shooting, Israelis began voting in the country's 4th parliamentary election in 2 years & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 23rd March 2021 | HK democracy activists set to return from China | Canadian goes on trial in China | Merkel pushes for extending lockdown

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:10:00 -0000

Eight Hong Kong democracy activists set to return from China, A Russian Soyuz rocket blasted off carrying 38 foreign satellites, Angela Merkel proposed keeping German lockdown restrictions in force for another 4 weeks & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 22nd March 2021 | EU Plodding Stirs ECB Concerns | Turkey strikes Syrian Kurdish zone | One week ultimatum to Tigray fighters

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:52:35 -0000

Ethiopia's PM issued a “final notice” to the fugitive leaders of the country's embattled Tigray region, Turkish air force conducted a strike against a zone in northern Syria held by Kurdish militia, Thousands of people in Sydney's outer suburbs were ordered to evacuate & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 19th March 2021 | Covid babies restrained in HK | Deepfakes in the news | Proposal to rewrite Thai constitution fails

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:30:00 -0000

French diplomat appointed as personal envoy on Afghanistan, Chinese regulators recently summoned 11 domestic technology companies, Child and maternal deaths in India climb & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 18th March 2021 | US officials weigh North Korea options | Argonaut to drill despite Aboriginal appeal

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 05:03:53 -0000

President Biden’s top diplomat and defence chief travelled to South Korea, Myanmar's most powerful Buddhist monks' association called on the junta to end violence, Bahraini prince probed over vaccine gift & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 17th March 2021 | WHO urges not to halt vaccination | UK shifts focus on India | Lethal pollution high in 2020

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:16:55 -0000

WHO appealed to countries on Monday not to pause vaccination campaigns, N Korea warns US before Seoul meeting, PM Boris Johnson will unveil plans to shift Britain’s foreign policy focus toward India & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News | 16th March 2021 | Women march for gender equality | How covid shaped reskilling | Now AI used to detect sewage leaks

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:34:51 -0000

Indonesia will aim to boost sales of electric vehicles with a new regulation, President Joe Biden declines to call for Cuomo to resign, Taiwanese firms asked to fly flags & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 15th March 2021 | Germany goes to polls | The pros of tech adoption | FEMA to help with the surge of children at the border

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:39:25 -0000

The Gulf Cooperation Council’s borrowing requirements could drop to $10 billion, FEMA to help with the surge of children at the border, Elections in 2 German states pose a difficult test for Angela Merkel's party & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 12th March 2021 | NHS pay rise overshadow school reopening in UK | Yemen hangar fire kills 44 | Weakening environmental protection during covid

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0000

A lobbyist hired by Myanmar's junta to explain the real situation of the army's coup to the US, Almost 1M Australians will be able to enjoy half-price flights to boost Aussie tourism, Yemen hangar fire kills 44 & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 11th March 2021 | Biden to meet Australia, India, Japan PMs | Syrian youth paying the price of war | Pandemic shaves off IPL brand value

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:26:41 -0000

Joe Biden to hold first-ever joint talks with the leaders of Australia, India, and Japan, Taiwan’s top engineers to build a world-class chipmaking industry, South Korean hospitals extract extra vaccine doses & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 10th March 2021 | Lula da Silva conviction dismissed | Hiring to pick up pace | EU Parliament strips Puigdemont of immunity

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:28:20 -0000

A top judge threw out both corruption convictions of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Hiring to pick up the pace for the upcoming three months, Life insurance cos see 21% rise in new business premium & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 9th March 2021 | Houthis attack Saudi oil heartland | Israel starts vaccinating Palestinian workers | China to upgrade legal tool kit

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:26:29 -0000

Yemen's Houthi forces fired drones and missiles at Saudi Arabia's oil industry, China upgrades its “legal tool kit” in order to oppose foreign sanctions, Israel launched a campaign to vaccinate Palestinian workers & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 8th March 2021 | Senate approves Covid relief bill | Vienna witnesses anti-lockdown protest | Many Myanmar citizens waiting to enter India

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:23:25 -0000

Biden’s signature $1.9 trillion covid-19 relief bill passed the Senate, Scores of Myanmar nationals have gathered at the border with India waiting to join, Thousands turned out for the latest protest in Vienna against coronavirus restrictions & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 5th March 2021 | Japan’s Kirin on a watch list over Myanmar link | Odisha forest fire rages on | US passes George Floyd Police Reform bill

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:21:18 -0000

Democrats pushed the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act" through the House by a vote of 220-212, SpaceX’s unmanned rocket exploded on the ground, Hong Kong has been excluded from the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 4th March 2021 | British budget to aid recovery | New hurdles for sovereign funds | India ready to help Syria with vaccines

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:19:34 -0000

British finance minister Rishi Sunak promising measures to safeguard businesses and jobs, Sovereign wealth funds to navigate growing regulatory scrutiny across some of their favored areas for investment, India ready to work with the UN to deliver COVID vaccines to Syria & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 3rd March 2021 | Nigerian schoolgirls freed from kidnappers | Syrian detentions may be war crimes | Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:17:52 -0000

Biden’s approach to Saudi Arabia represents a “recalibration” and not a break in historically close ties, Share of cesses and surcharges in the gross tax revenue nearly doubled, Euro 2020 shrouded in uncertainty about exactly how and where the competition will take place & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 2nd March 2021 | Turkeys growth outpaces peers| Suu Kyi faces two new charges| Ngozi takes WTO reigns

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:15:00 -0000

Turkey’s economy outperformed all peers except China in the final quarter of last year, Aung San Suu Kyi hit with two new criminal charges when she appeared in court via video link on Monday, The "right to repair” now for Europeans to cut the environmental footprint of manufactured goods & other news updates in your morning shot.

Mint News| 1st March 2021 | Dom Rep to construct fence along Haiti border| VIP Vaccination scandal spooks Argentina| A bill against corporal punishment.

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:11:06 -0000

Pakistan passed a bill banning corporal punishment for children, Thousands of people demonstrated in cities across Argentina to protest the "VIP vaccinations" scandal, Dom Rep to construct a fence along the Haiti border & other news updates in your morning shot.

195: Mint News | 26th February 2021 | China scores victory over poverty | Housing prices skyrocket post covid-success | Selfies for elephant conservation

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 02:53:34 -0000

An Australian push to host the 2032 Olympics was elevated overnight to the status of preferred bid, Chinese President declared his country extreme poverty-free, Sailor clings to fishing buoy for 14 hours & other news updates in your morning shot.

194: Mint News | 25th February 2021 | Riots break out in Ecuador prison | Corp bond market may double | The woes of travel quarantines

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 02:31:51 -0000

Tiger Woods crashed his SUV on a downhill road in the Los Angeles suburbs, Sri Lanka under UN human rights scanner, The supply of corporate bonds in the domestic market is expected to double & other news updates in your morning shot.

193: Mint News | 24th February 2021 | UK unemployment up to 5.1% | India’s silk ambition | Afghan civilian casualties decline

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:17:39 -0000

US Supreme Court allows the release of Trump tax records, Britain's unemployment rate edged up to 5.1% in the final quarter of 2020, Government is looking to ensure that India become self-reliant in the silk sector & other news updates in your morning shot.

192: Mint News | 23rd February 2021 | Garland’s day to shine | China urges US to stop interference | German businesses remain upbeat

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:20:29 -0000

Taiwan doubled more than its forecast for export growth this year, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said local authorities should get prepared for potential forest fires, Human rights abuses rising in pandemic & other news updates in your morning shot.

191: Mint News | 22nd February 2021 | Niger goes to polls | Global vaccination at 202 mn | Most rivers damaged by humanity

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 02:25:35 -0000

Higher temperatures are spreading across the southern United States, Niger voted Sunday in a presidential run-off, Germany has tapped debt markets to prop up its virus-hit economy & other news updates in your morning shot.

190: Mint News| 19th February 2021 | UAE dismantles Eritrea base | Texans rescue cold-stunned sea turtles | SGX aims to scale up

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:11:52 -0000

Indian companies are expected to dole out an average increment of 7.3% to employees this year, UAE is dismantling parts of a military base it runs in Eritrea, Texans to rescue thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles & other news updates in your morning shot.

189: Mint News| 18th February 2021 | Rapper’s arrest sparks protest | Investors cautious on Indian equities | Tokyo Olympics to get new chief

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:30:55 -0000

14 people were arrested in violent street protests following the arrest of Pablo Hasel, Seiko Hashimoto to be selected as the new head of the Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, Asian investors are turning cautious about the Indian markets due to concerns over high valuations & other news updates in your morning shot.

188: Mint News| 17th February 2021 | Singapore’s spending spree to aid recovery | U.S. energy crisis deepens | Nod for Puri’s heritage corridor

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:28:36 -0000

Asian businesses under intense pressure to cut ties with the Myanmar military, The Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee approved a heritage corridor project, The energy crisis crippling Texas’s power system continued to spread & other news updates in your morning shot.

187: Mint News| 16th February 2021 | Okonjo-Iweala becomes WTO chief | Sahel's jihadist insurgency in focus | Czech PM loses top ranking

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:26:45 -0000

Obamacare opens for a 3-month sign-up window, Czech PM loses top ranking in opinion polls for the first time since 2017, France and 5 allies to discuss the Sahel's jihadist insurgency & other news updates in your morning shot.

186: Mint News| 15th February 2021 |Strong quake in Japan’s Fukushima | Hong Kong plans money flow scrutiny | Kosovo begins early elections

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 02:17:25 -0000

Protesters in Yangon again rallied outside the Chinese and US embassies, Kosovo is holding an early parliamentary election to form a new government, A 7.3-magnitude earthquake off Japan's Fukushima injured dozens of people & other news updates in your morning shot.

185: Mint News | 12th February 2021 | Germany maps out next steps | The cost of climate targets | Indian impact enterprises fall in 2020

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 02:37:00 -0000

The economic damage wrought by the coronavirus will probably lead more African nations to seek debt, Germany mapped out a path to reviving Europe’s largest economy, Indian impact enterprises fall in 2020 & other news updates in your morning shot.

184: Mint News| 11th February 2021 |Dems push for school funding | Thailand’s royal insult law | Indian-American’s political attitude

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 02:31:15 -0000

Global companies from Japan to Thailand to dial back operations in Myanmar, A Thai opposition party submitted a proposal to amend the country's strict royal insult law, People in the world’s major conflict zones are turning to cryptocurrencies & other news updates in your morning shot.

183: Mint News| 10th February 2021 | Valneva open for partnerships | Mars to see busy season | Rescue operations continue in Uttarakhand

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:21:32 -0000

Colombia to legalize Venezuelan migrants and refugees currently in the country without papers, Valneva is looking for production partnerships for the covid-19 vaccine, A spacecraft from the UAE was set to swing into orbit around Mars & other news updates in your morning shot.

182: Mint News | 9th February 2021 | US moves to rejoin UN rights council | Australian scribe arrested in China | Coup attempt foiled in Haiti

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:37:35 -0000

Indo-US joint military training exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' commenced at Rajasthan, Leftist economist Andres Arauz leads the field with over 80% of results declared in Ecuador's election, South Africa suspends vaccinations & other news updates in your morning shot.

181: Mint News| 8th February 2021 | Cuba opens economy to private businesses | A new leader for WTO | Ecuador to get a new president

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 02:35:52 -0000

Okonjo-Iweala was poised to become the first African and first woman to lead the embattled WTO, Cuba announced that private activity will be authorized in most sectors, World’s smallest reptile found in Madagascar & other news updates in your morning shot.

180: Mint News| 5th February 2021 | Taiwan Opens Office In Guyana | Westminster Hall debate | Far-Right Proud Boys banned

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 03:23:06 -0000

UK Parliament to consider the debate on farmers issue as e-petition attracts thousands of signatures, Taiwan has opened a representative office in the South American country of Guyana, Canada Designates Far-Right Proud Boys As Banned Terrorist Group & other news updates in your morning shot.

179: Mint News| 4th February 2021 | Singapore’s covid tracing law | GOP faces Cheney decision| Former ECB chief may lead Italy

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:31:44 -0000

A Russian court jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny a three-and-a-half-year sentence, Nearly 11,000 Hong Kongers moved to Taiwan in 2020, the former ECB chief Mario Draghi credited with saving the euro, to try to lead Italy & other news updates in your morning shot.

178: Mint News| 3rd February 2021 | Biden’s stance on asylum seekers | Inflation numbers flicker around Asia| China’s ‘Red Line’ warning

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:37:02 -0000

China’s top diplomat warned the U.S. not to cross the country’s “red line, 13 Prehistoric teeth unearthed at a site in Jersey reveal signs of interbreeding between Neanderthals and our own species, Biden’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to cancel upcoming oral arguments over U.S.-Mexico border wall funding & other news updates in your morning shot.

177: Mint News| 2nd February 2021 | Over 5,300 detained in anti-Kremlin protests | A war against short sellers| military control in Myanmar

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 03:12:47 -0000

US small investors have defied short-sellers by banding together online, Russian police detained over 5,300 people in a massive clampdown on anti-Kremlin protests, Myanmar military taking control of the country for 1 year & other news updates in your morning shot.

176: Mint News| 1st February 2021 | UK-EU reset relations post vaccine row | Special visas irk China | Trump and lawyers part ways

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 02:25:01 -0000

Trump has abruptly parted ways with five lawyers handling his impeachment defense, Post roman treasures unearthed beneath student accommodation in Cambridge, Vietnam's ruling Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong re-elected & other news updates in your morning shot.

175: Mint News | 29th January 2021 | Poland’s new abortion rules | Saudi plans to go the German way | Rohingyas reported missing from camp

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:38:02 -0000

India has announced a pledge of $150,000 to activities of the Peacebuilding Fund this year, Populist Sadyr Japarov was sworn in as president of ex-Soviet Kyrgyzstan, Rohingyas reported missing from camp & other news updates in your morning shot.

174: Mint News | 28th January 2021 | Bihar to guide pollbound states | Olympic test events to be postponed | Climate action is people’s choice

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:29:08 -0000

Global coronavirus cases surpassed 100 million, Japan pushes back against India’s G-7 invite, The first Tokyo Olympics test event of 2021 will be postponed due to travel restrictions under Japan & other news updates in your morning shot.

173: Mint News | 26th January 2021 | EU weighs response to Navalny arrest | Agent Orange case in French courts | Record satellites sent to space

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:22:48 -0000

Turkey and Greece resumed bilateral talks on Monday, Taiwan expelled nearly 4,000 Chinese vessels illegally dredging sand from its waters in 2020, EU weighs response to Navalny arrest & other news updates in your morning shot.

172: Mint News | 25th January 2021 | UN shines light on Ethiopia’s plight | Bezos's Blue Origin close to flying humans | Jan FPIs net investors at Rs 18,456 cr

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 20:15:48 -0000

Florida will require proof of residence for those getting a Covid shot, Ethiopia’s northern Tigray remains unstable as fighting continues in several areas, Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam & other news updates in your morning shot.

171: Mint News |22nd January 2021 | USA rejoins WHO on Biden order | Sri Lanka reopens to tourists | Covid’s impact on housing

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:30:23 -0000

Covid impacted not just property prices, but also apartment sizes, The US rejoined the WHO, in one of the first official orders of Joe Biden, Scientists are using images to count African elephants from space, & other news updates in your morning shot.

170: Mint News |21st January 2021 | Trump pardons over 70 people | Ports review meeting to start today | Lockdown walks cost farmers their crop

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 03:01:16 -0000

Trump pardoned 73 people, including his former aide and other allies, Johnson defeated a rebellion by his own lawmakers over China ruling, Lockdown walks to cost farmers their crop & other news updates in your morning shot.

169: Mint News |20th January 2021 | US’s Houthi move worries UN | Clashes break out in Sudan | Eurozone banks stricter post covid

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:35:46 -0000

Tribal clashes between Arabs and non-Arabs in Sudan killed around 130 people, Eurozone banks further tightened conditions for approving loans in the fourth quarter of 2020, the oldest archeological site in the Americas is under threat from squatters & other news updates in your morning shot.

168: Mint News |19th January 2021 |Kremlin critic detained in Moscow | U.S. announces new sanctions | Japan gets stricter on covid

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:29:41 -0000

Clashes broke out for a 3rd consecutive evening in several Tunisian cities, The US announced sanctions against 6 Chinese officials it blamed for implementing a new security law in Hong Kong, Japan to slash the number of athletes at the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics & other news updates in your morning shot.

167: Mint News |18th January 2021 | Iran’s uranium plans shock world | Call for action against sea attack | Nasa’s SLS test ends abruptly

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 02:49:16 -0000

European powers have voiced deep concern over Iran’s plans to produce uranium metal, Pet food manufacturers witnessed high double-digit growth last year, A critical engine test for Nasa's new "mega-rocket" has ended early & other news updates in your morning shot.

166: Mint News | 15th January 2021 | From reformer to wrecker | Trust ebbs in post covid world | Artistic masterstrokes from history

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 02:52:49 -0000

Lebanese authorities began enforcing an 11-day nationwide shutdown, South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a 20-year prison term for former President Park Geun-hye, Politician vs musician in Uganda polls & other news updates in your morning shot.

165: Mint News | 14th January 2021 | Govt defers polio program | Japan may expand emergency | EU’s space broadband plans

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 02:44:24 -0000

Italy’s largest mafia trial in three decades began on Wednesday, The National Polio immunisation programme has been deferred "till further notice", Japan may expand emergency & other news updates in your morning shot.

164: Mint News | 13th January 2021 | Malaysia declares nationwide emergency | US envoy visit angers China | Cuba back in terrorism list

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:54:24 -0000

Republicans in the U.S. Congress faced growing blowback, Malaysia’s king declared an emergency for the first time in more than half a century, Hospitality industry to contract in FY21 & other news updates in your morning shot.

163: Mint News | 12th January 2021 | Kyrgyzstan populist on course for victory | Less air travel in future? | WHO team to visit China

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:27:04 -0000

Search teams continue to hunt for the black boxes of the Indonesian aircraft, Populist Sadyr Japarov has won Kyrgyzstan's presidential elections, WHO team to visit China & other news updates in your morning shot.

162: Mint News | 11th January 2021 | US ends curbs on Taiwan contacts | Cities key to post-covid growth | The future of clean flying

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:27:31 -0000

Apple Inc and Amazon.com have decided to remove Parler from their services, United States is ending restrictions governing official contacts with Taiwan, Cuba to test the covid vaccine in Iran & other news updates in your morning shot.

161: Mint News |7th January 2021 | Dozens held in HK crackdown| Oil bidding begins in Arctic Wildlife Refuge |WHO team denied China entry

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 02:47:19 -0000

The Grammy Awards ceremony has been shifted to March 14, 500,000 people have signed up to the Veganuary challenge for a month, The WHO complained about China’s delay in granting visas to a team seeking to investigate covid-19’s origins & other news updates in your morning shot.

160: Mint News | 6th January 2021 | Rift easing between Qatar and neighbors | More steps for the duty refund scheme| Rise of the Covid Cobots

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:33:35 -0000

Singapore home prices rose to the highest in more than two years, the use of automation, robotics, and AI has grown by 30% since March 2020, EU Firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes & other news updates in your morning shot.

159: Mint News |5th January 2021 | More signs of economic recovery | | UK judge rejects Assange extradition | US Congress convenes new session

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 03:29:06 -0000

Turkey’s year-end inflation rate to exceed the central bank’s bumped-up forecast, a British judge ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the US, An outrageous bushfire threatens lives in Australia's city of Perth & other news updates in your morning shot.

158: Mint News | 4th January 2021 | Republican senators oppose election results | | Attack kills dozens in Niger | Afghan-Taliban peace talks to resume

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 07:31:00 -0000

Suspected Islamist militants attacked 2 villages in Niger, NASA's quest to put boots back on the moon likely gets less urgent after Joe Biden takes office, A fresh round of peace talks between the Afghan govt and the Taliban begin in Qatar & other news updates in your morning shot.

157: Mint News | 31st December 2020 | Argentina votes to legalize abortion | Traders See Cash Tightening in India | Over 503 new species identified this year

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 01:30:00 -0000

Argentina’s Senate has passed a law legalizing abortion, A Chinese court has jailed 10 Hong Kong democracy activists, India’s sovereign bond investors are converging on a trade idea for 2021 & other news updates in your morning shot.

156: Mint News | 30th December 2020 | Trump faces first veto override | UN predicts 2021 challenges | Japan’s bid to cut space junk

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 02:50:41 -0000

US is slashing foreign military aid to El Salvador, One person returning to Tamil Nadu from the UK has tested positive for the new strain of Covid, United Nations have predicted the gender poverty gap will widen in 2021 & other news updates in your morning shot.

155: Mint News | 29th December 2020 | Punjab to investigate Jio tower sabotage | Supply chain shifts to benefit India | China jails citizen journalist for covid reporting

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 02:50:01 -0000

Authorities in Punjab are investigating whether protesting farmers were disrupting power supply to hundreds of telecom towers, North Korea’s Kim to open big party meeting, Migrants without shelter in Bosnia & other news updates in your morning shot.

154: Mint News | 28th December 2020 | Impact of covid on cinema | The fisherman’s verdict on Brexit

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 03:06:17 -0000

News updates of 28th December 2020 in this episode of Mint Lite Morning Shot.

153: Mint News | 18 December 2020 |India in US watchlist for rupee boost| | Britain’s new housing algorithm | China Central Bank looks at the debt burden

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 02:31:12 -0000

India’s addition to the U.S. watchlist is a possible boon for local currency and bond markets, IOC has been accused of ignoring widespread human rights abuse, and India’s 42nd communication satellite CMS-01 was launched from Sriharikota & other news updates in your morning shot.

152: Mint News | 17th December 2020 | US FDA approves at-home test | Electric cars’ price movement | Kangaroos can communicate

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 02:36:48 -0000

London has been placed under tough restrictions from Wednesday, Electric vehicles may cost about the same as their gas-guzzling brethren in just three or four years, Marriage to escape refugee camp & other news updates in your morning shot.

151: Mint News | 16th December 2020 | Singapore plans biz travel bubble | Bihar, WB see high child marriage rates | Olympic torch relay to go on as usual

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:22:33 -0000

Singapore will launch a new segregated travel lane aimed at business travellers. Somalia's government cut diplomatic ties with neighbouring Kenya, Tokyo will go ahead with a nationwide, socially distanced torch relay & other news updates in your morning shot.

150: Mint News | 15th December 2020 | South Korea offers free testing | Palm oil imports slumps | Taiwan’s road to trans-pacific trade pact

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:22:22 -0000

South Korea is opening dozens of free coronavirus testing sites, An oil tanker has suffered an explosion early Monday near Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jiddah, France stands up against Iran execution & other news updates in your morning shot.

149: Mint News | 14th December 2020 | Can popular consultation reject Maduro? | Global funding for women’s health | Climate goals show slow pace

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 02:23:21 -0000

The United States is set to start mass vaccination today, Police are still looking for children who were kidnapped in Nigeria, India reported highest number of human deaths due to the human-elephant conflict & other news updates in your morning shot.

148: Mint News | 11 December 2020 | Covid impacts container trade |Asian-American incomes grow | China to sanction US officials

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:28:17 -0000

Indian Container trade severely impacted owing to staggered supply and demand shocks, Argentina to become the first Latin American nation to legalize abortion, and manmade materials are likely to outweigh all life on Earth & other news updates in your morning shot.

147: Mint News | 10 December 2020 | Rio Tinto should pay for cave damages |Indonesia vote ignores virus warning |Rich countries hoarding vaccines

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 02:30:55 -0000

Jean Castex defended the draft legislation on radical Islamism, Rio Tinto to pay restitution to Indigenous Australians, Nearly 70 lower-income countries will only be able to vaccinate one in 10 people & other news updates in your morning shot.

146: Mint News | 9 December 2020 | Little progress in global gender diversity | More companies taking climate action |Mass inoculation begins in UK

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 02:40:25 -0000

China and Nepal agreed on a precise elevation for Mount Everest, The number of companies taking climate action increased 46% from last year, Britain mass vaccinates its population against coronavirus, & other news updates in your morning shot.

145: Mint News | 8 December 2020 | Over 300 arrests in Belarusian protest || US may sanction Chinese officials | Hottest November sparks worries

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:34:52 -0000

A PIL to move in the High Court to seek directions against private schools, Over 300 arrests in Belarusian protest demanding the resignation of Lukashenko, Brexit talks headed for a roadblock & other news updates in your morning shot.

144: Mint News | 7 December 2020 | Controversial refugee movement in Bangladesh |Maduro poised to regain control | Fans return to EPL stadiums

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 02:32:43 -0000

Hayabusa2 mission returned to earth to drop off its sample collection capsule, India Inc's borrowing from foreign markets fell by nearly 41%, Congress in Argentina has approved a wealth tax & other news updates in your morning shot.

143: Mint News | 4th December 2020 | Vaccine fears in African nations | TN, Kerala braces for Burevi | Chang’e-5 collects lunar samples

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 02:31:14 -0000

The covid-19 pandemic has impacted gender wage gap in US, Cyclone Burevi hit Sri Lanka overnight while on its way to Southern India, HD viewing can impact climate change & other news updates in your morning shot.

142: Mint News | 3rd December 2020 | WFH led to more TV viewing | Singapore okays cultured meat unit | New species found in deep-sea

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 02:21:26 -0000

All India Motor Transport Congress has come out in support of agitating farmers, India’s investment in mutual funds through SIP rose to ₹7,800 crores in October, WFH led to more TV viewing & other news updates in your morning shot.

141: Mint News | 2nd December 2020 | India fares better in malaria control | China factory activity surges | India Inc positive about recovery

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:28:23 -0000

Brazil’s Amazon rain forest saw deforestation reach a 12 year high in 2020, India recorded largest reductions in malaria cases in South-East Asia between 2000-2019, UN seeks aid of $35bn for 2021 & other news updates in your morning shot.

140: Mint News | 1st December 2020 | Beware of covid-19 scams | Thailand protesters rally against army

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:39:02 -0000

VP Venkaiah Naidu said the most important challenge faced by India is cross-border terrorism, US Court to weigh on immigration bid, Indonesians evacuated after volcano erupts & other news updates in your morning shot.

139: Mint News | 30th November 2020 | France flares up | Ethiopia declares victory | Tyson re-enters the ring

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 02:39:29 -0000

US has become the second-biggest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India, Brexit talks enter the last lap, US Black Friday sales hit record high & other news updates in your morning shot.

138: Mint News | 27th November 2020 |How retailers have gotten inventive to save their businesses? | Switzerland risks falling behind other countries| More women to live in poverty soon

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 02:30:00 -0000

A Turkish court handed down life sentences for over 300 people accused of an attempted coup, Trump pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, India ranks high in Asia bribery list & other news updates in your morning shot.

137: Mint News | 26th November 2020 | Lockdown extended in Europe? | UAE to stop issuing new visas to Muslim citizens? | No US let up on Huawei.

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 02:34:14 -0000

The Tough trade posture against China to continue under the incoming Joe Biden administration, UN finally assesses abandoned oil tanker, Abiy Ahmed rejected growing international consensus for dialogue & other news updates in your morning shot.

136: Mint News | 24th November 2020 | Bitcoin at $100,000 in 2021? | A goldmine of coal, off China’s coast | Atmospheric CO2 rises, despite COVID

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 02:30:44 -0000

Bitcoin could quintuple to $100,000 in a year, more than $500 mil worth of Australian coal is on ships anchored off Chinese ports, even with the memes of “nature is healing” doing the rounds on social media, Atmospheric CO2 rises, despite covid & other news updates in your morning shot.

135: Mint News | 24th November 2020 | China's Chang'e-5 probe | Dividends to rebound strongly next year | Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:31:45 -0000

China's Chang'e-5 probe will be launched to bring back lunar rocks, global dividends will fall by 17.5% - 20% as a result of the coronavirus crisis, France’s Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial for alleged corruption & influence-peddling & other news updates in your morning shot.

134: Mint News | 23rd November 2020 | Delhi’s temperature dropped to 6.9'C | Vaccine nationalism & Debt Relief | Sentinel 6 to map world oceans

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:29:40 -0000

Delhi’s temperature dropped to 6.9’C making it the coldest November since '06, G20 pledged to ensure a fair distribution of covid vaccines, drugs, and tests around the world, California launched the Sentinel 6 –a satellite aimed at measuring the shape of the world's oceans & other news updates in your morning shot.

133: Mint News | 20th November 2020 | The detectives tracing covid | Apple’s throttling act | No decoupling for China

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 02:30:34 -0000

An indigenously developed testing kit for Covid called Feluda was launched in Delhi, Apple has agreed to pay $113 million in order to settle allegations from more than 30 American states, Students discover penguin colony & other news updates in your morning shot.

132: Mint News | 19th November 2020 | Bitcoin at its all-time high under $20,000,? | UK to ban sale of petrol cars from 2030| Quad countries resume naval exercise

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 03:09:23 -0000

Quad countries held the second phase of their naval exercises in the Northern Arabian Sea, New cars powered by petrol and diesel to not be sold after 2030, The giraffe in North East Kenya monitored by rangers & other news updates in your morning shot.

131: Mint News | 18th November 2020 | Yet another Thai constitution? | Iota may repeat Eta’s havoc | Chirp on, Mudge’s here

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:33:24 -0000

Thai lawmakers are now considering an amendment to the constitution, Hurricane IOTA made landfall in Nicaragua as a dangerous category 4 storm, Measles cases have surged in the recent past & other news updates in your morning shot.

130: Mint News | 17th November 2020 | EU’s 1.1 trillion euro budget at risk | Assam oil fire finally doused | Peru left rudderless, again

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:01:36 -0000

America’s vaccine Moderna has shown that it is 94.5% effective, Peru’s Interim President Manuel Merino stepped down just five days after taking office, EU’s 1.1 trillion euro budget at risk & other news updates in your morning shot.

129: Mint News | 13th November 2020 | Philippines hit by 21st cyclone this year | India joins the vaccine race | The virus-free spots on

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 02:20:06 -0000

India is the 7th most valuable nation with a brand value of $2 trillion, Lebanon faces mass doctors exodus, Singapore has announced a new Visa for foreign executives & other news updates in your morning shot.

128: Mint News | 12th November 2020 | RCEP talks begin in Hanoi | The problem with pandemic pods | Rare Langurs now face extinction

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:41:49 -0000

Lebanon is battling an acute shortage of essential medicines, Indian states will likely cut their capital spending by $33.61 billion to $36.3 billion, Xi Jinping is determined to crush all dissent in Hong Kong & other news updates in your morning shot.

127: Mint News | 11th November 2020 | Agrochemical sector growth likely | Azerbaijan-Armenia sign peace deal | Global travel trends likely to change

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:22:00 -0000

Abu Dhabi aims to boost investment in projects for farming in the desert, The agrochemical sector is likely to see a sharp rebound this year, Global travel trends likely to change & other news updates in your morning shot.

126: Mint News | 10th November 2020 | World’s green tilt and OPEC | Silence in Latin America | Investors bet big on vaccine hope

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:46:12 -0000

Heavy smog continued to envelop the NCR region, Investors are banking on a return of consumer confidence, LGBT couples in China are seeking recognition in the national census & other news updates in your morning shot.

125: Mint News | 9th November 2020 | Myanmar goes to the polls | Climate crisis in the forefront | Shipping containers demand surges

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 02:16:50 -0000

UAE relaxed many of its Islamic personal laws, General elections started in Myanmar on Sunday, Bangladesh has opened its first school for eunuchs, a transgender community & other news updates in your morning shot.

124: Mint News | 6th November 2020 | America’s jobs still under pressure | Hong Kong hotline draws fire | Meet Kentucky town’s new mayor

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 02:14:43 -0000

Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, Indonesia slid into a recession after 22 years, Mauritius oil spill to be clear by January & other news updates in your morning shot.

123: Mint News | 5th November 2020 | Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive | Saudi to give migrants more rights | US results may not rescue the dollar

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:32:32 -0000

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered a military offensive on authorities in Tigray state, Saudi to give migrants more rights, US election results may not rescue the dollar & other news updates in your morning shot.

122: Mint News | 4th November 2020 | Pantanal fires spook investors | The robots solving lonely lives | Sri Lanka rescues 100 whales

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:29:00 -0000

30 Indian cities could face acute water risks, Belarus started operations at its controversial nuclear power plant, 100 whales got stuck on the beaches of Sri Lanka & other news updates in your morning shot.

121: Mint News | 3rd November 2020 | Paddy purchases rise in October | NZ gets first female indigenous MP | What does a pandemic cost?

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 02:04:33 -0000

India’s paddy rice purchases from local farmers increased by 21%, New Zealand gets its first Indigenous female foreign minister, Peru’s Machu Pichu has once again opened to tourists & other news updates in your morning shot.

120: Mint News | 2nd November 2020 | Will pandemic boost e-retail? | Pollution continues to choke Delhi | Strays shine from Hawaii to India

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 02:17:56 -0000

India's diesel consumption in October rose 6.6% from a year earlier, Super typhoon Goni hit the main island of Luzon early on Sunday morning, India’s FMCG market is expected to get a push in the coming years & other news updates in your morning shot.

119: Mint News | 30th October 2020 | LVMH, Tiffany end luxury battle | Why Africa is warming so fast | Hop on to a flight to ‘somewhere’

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 02:21:40 -0000

Millennials are less satisfied with democracy and more disillusioned than at any other time, Climate is expected to disproportionally affect every aspect of life in Africa, Virus slows down in India & other news updates in your morning shot.

118: Mint News | 29th October 2020 | Bihar Elections | Aussie koalas face bleak future | Health workers in Turkey can’t quit

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 02:17:57 -0000

Bihar went to the polls on Wednesday, Turkey has barred public health workers from quitting, Aussie koalas face bleak future & other news updates in your morning shot.

117: Mint News | 28th October 2020 | This year, farm fires are worse | 200 EU airports at bankruptcy risk | The other worrying crisis in Japan

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 02:27:20 -0000

Finance Minister said GDP growth may be in “negative zone or near zero” in the current fiscal, Around 10k people gathered for protests in Dhaka over french laws, 200 EU airports are at bankruptcy risk & other news updates in your morning shot.

116: Mint News | 27th October 2020 | World’s longest tunnel gets started | Chileans celebrate ‘rebirth’ | Household wealth is rising

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:15:32 -0000

Jack Ma’s Ant Group is set to raise almost $35 billion, The Centre has framed a new law to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR and nearby areas, Japan rejects UN nuclear ban deal & other news updates in your morning shot.

115: Mint News | 26th October 2020 | A new era in Seychelles after 43 years | Protests in Poland against abortion ban | A woman rises from Beirut rubble

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 02:21:41 -0000

Asia's Covid-19 case count crossed 10 million, Protests still continues in Poland against abortion ban, Hyundai has planned a line-up of aerial vehicles & other news updates in your morning shot.

114: Mint News | 23rd October 2020 | Ex-Google CEO slams social media | Festive cheer spoils recovery | Ancient cat found lounging in Peru

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 02:26:13 -0000

The J&K administration has extended its ban on high-speed internet, India is reopening its borders to international visitors, West Bengal is witnessing a rise in covid-19 cases ahead of Durga Puja & other news updates in your morning shot.

113: Mint News | 22nd October 2020 | Is Netflix’s pandemic boom over? | The air is killing India's infants

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 02:27:43 -0000

Snap bosses make billions in hours, The air is killing India's infants, On sale: Eddie Van Halen’s guitars and other top news in your morning shot.

112: Mint News | 21st October 2020 | India’s diamond exports slump | A 4G network on the moon? | You can build a palace for your dog

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:18:44 -0000

Singapore is phasing out pandemic curbs, Diamond exports from India will plummet this year due to the pandemic, NASA has signed up with Nokia to put a 4G network on the moon and other top news in your morning shot.

111: Mint News | 20th October 2020 | Are we cool enough for the vaccine? | Who influences APAC most? | Crowdfunding for Notre-Dame clock

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:10:48 -0000

Finance Minister said the government is assessing GDP contraction, International migration has dropped to an unprecedented degree during the covid-19 crisis, China’s next big problem is rising and other top news in your morning shot.

110: Mint News | 19th October 2020 | Floods in Karnataka | New Zealand, Bolivia at the polls | Kimchi catastrophe hits S Korea

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 02:28:32 -0000

Krishna and Bhima rivers are in spate, Jacinda Ardern’s Labour party returned to power on Sunday, New notes send Ethiopians to banks and other top news in your morning shot.

109: MInt News | 16th October 2020 | Kenya’s economy contracted in the 2nd quarter | Theatres reopen after eight months | Festival season ups virus fears

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 02:28:12 -0000

Kenya’s economy contracted in the 2nd quarter for the first time in 2 decades, some cinema halls opened for the 1st time in eight months, but owners still worried as the virus continues to spread, Singapore and Hong Kong, Asia’s leading financial hubs get travel bubbles & other top news in your morning shot.

108: Mint News | 15th October 2020 | Lebanon's & Israel's disputed sea border | Thai youth push for reforms | Future defaults on bond payments

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:29:54 -0000

Lebanon & Israel began talks which are mediated by the US over their disputed sea border, Anti-government protesters in Thailand marched towards the Prime Minister’s office, the Future Enterprises failed to pay interest on some of its bonds this week & other top news in your morning shot.

107: Mint News | 14th October 2020 | IMF's forecast for Indian Economy | Vedanta to return $2.5 billion | Global spotlight on Nigeria’s police

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:26:23 -0000

The International Monetary Fund has further scaled back India’s economic growth forecast, billionaire Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta resources will return a total of $2.5 billion raised from banks, in the past 9 days, massive street protests against police brutality in Nigeria left at least 10 people dead & other top news in your morning shot.

106: Mint News | 13th October 2020 | Little shock to markets from outage | Law no deterrent to speeding | Julius Caesar’s fountain on show

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 02:15:49 -0000

Singapore-Indonesia announced air travel deal on Monday, Mumbai saw its worst blackout in decades on Monday, Europe readies for the second wave and other top news in your morning shot.

105: Mint News | 12th October 2020 | Digital payments up 55% every year | WFH may not save that much | A start to end flooding in Venice

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 03:02:38 -0000

India’s confirmed COVID-19 toll crossed 7 million on Sunday, the volume of digital payments has grown nearly 55% every year, Belgium’s giant vacuum cleaner to eat plastic and other top news in your morning shot.

104: Mint News | 9th October 2020 | Sputnik-V covid-19 vaccine trails denied | IBM to break up over cloud | first female boss for WTO

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:21:46 -0000

India's Drug Regulator denied Dr. Reddy's proposal for a large study to test Russia's Sputnik-V Covid-19 vaccine, IBM is splitting into two public companies to diversify from its legacy businesses to focus on high-margin cloud computing, for the 1st time WTO is set to get a woman as director-general and other top news in your morning shot.

103: Mint News | 8th October 2020 | Less Covid cases | India has hit a jackpot of rice | A long walk that led to a Nobel win

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 02:10:06 -0000

India has reported a downward trend with 75,909 daily cases on an average, India’s rice exports in 2020 may rise by 42%, A covid-detecting app for air travel will begin trials this month and other top news in your morning shot.

102: Mint News | 7th October 2020 | Amazon goes all out for Diwali | McAfee founder arrested in Spain | Mental health services disrupted

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:11:12 -0000

Quad nations held their first in-person meeting since the pandemic began in Tokyo, Amazon India has decided to extend its Diwali sale event to a whole month this year, McAfee founder arrested in Spain and other top news in your morning shot.

101: Mint News | 6th October 2020 | Time to rethink pandemic bailouts | Annual air pollution battle begins | Go ahead, vote for the fattest bear

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:19:34 -0000

COVID-19 infections across the world crossed 35 million, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal launched an anti-air pollution campaign on Monday, Singapore to pay parents for babies and other top news in your morning shot.

100: Mint News | 5th October 2020 | Geneva votes for highest basic wage | Bumper winter crop on the way? | AI gets space in the menu

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:20:57 -0000

Geneva is to introduce a minimum wage of $25 an hour, Monsoon began to withdraw on 28 September, the 40th London Marathon was held on Sunday and other top news in your morning shot.

99: Mint News | 2nd October 2020 | Human rights groups sue Trump | Electricity generation rose in India | Smell bots to detect covid-19

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:25:08 -0000

EU launched legal proceedings after the UK attempted to overturn parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement, electricity generation rose in India for the 1st time in 7 months, human rights lawyers in the US are suing the Trump administration, Koniku is developing smell bots to detect COVID-19 and other top news in your morning shot.

98: Mint News | 1st October 2020 | Unpaid work falls to women | Oxygen suppliers in a tight spot | Is the return to school far away?

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 02:25:08 -0000

Former Audi chief on the stand, Travel slump threatens 46M jobs, Hospitals in several states are worried about a shortage of medical oxygen and other top news in your morning shot.

97: Mint News | 30th September 2020 | Demand up, oil firms import petrol | Covid toll could be higher | The growing toll of pandemic blues

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:07:08 -0000

Serum Institute of India will make up to 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses for poorer countries, COVID toll could be higher, Finally, firms to share diversity data and other top news in your morning shot.

96: Mint News | 29th September 2020 | Case load crosses 6 million | Widening pay gap in India Inc | Green targets to cost China $15tr

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:01:12 -0000

RBI has rescheduled its interest-rate meeting, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan launched a “vaccine portal” within the ICMR website, Green targets to cost China $15tr and other top news in your morning shot.

95: Mint News | 28th September 2020 | Ayodhya real estate high in demand | 16 dead in China mine accident | Estee Lauder’s doing shoot in space

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:26:23 -0000

Real estate prices in Ayodhya have doubled, If not COVID, climate change will kill, Estee Lauder is sending its newest skincare formula into space on Tuesday for a photo shoot and other top news in your morning shot.

94: Mint News | 24th September 2020 | Libya’s oil return, a global headache | When will women get their seat? | Shaheen Bagh ‘dadi’ in ‘Time’

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:23:06 -0000

The Rajya Sabha passed three of four new labour laws, The COVID-19 pandemic has wiped out $3.5 trillion in earnings for people around the world, Apple aims for growth in India and other top news in your morning shot.

93: Mint News | 23rd September 2020 | Nobel Prize ceremony | Gen Z wants family time, health | Why we are so nostalgic these days

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:31:41 -0000

The Nobel Prize ceremony on 10 December will be entirely virtual, Nostalgia playlists have been in demand for the past few months on Spotify, Gen Z wants family time, health and other top news in your morning shot.

92: Mint News | 22nd September 2020 | Taj Mahal opened for visitors | Everyone’s waiting for Battery Day | 75th UN Assembly goes virtual too

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 02:27:04 -0000

The Taj Mahal opened to visitors on Monday, Tesla’s first Battery Day today will be live-streamed, The 75th UN General Assembly began on Monday in New York and other top news in your morning shot.

91: Mint News | 21st September 2020 | Oil majors may abandon assets | US runs out of hurricane names | 38 years to give away $8 billion

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 02:28:04 -0000

Oil majors are considering leaving oil and gas worth billions of dollars in the ground, In about six hours three storms formed in the Atlantic this weekend, 38 years to give away $8 billion and other top news in your morning shot.

90: Mint News | 18th September 2020 | The era of vaccine diplomacy | Multiplex owners’ worries mount | Virus delays Spain’s Sagrada Familia

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 02:38:51 -0000

Friday is the last day for governments to decide whether to take part in Covax, Laxmmi Bomb will start streaming from 9 November, Sagrada Familia completion will no longer happen in 2026 because of the pandemic and other top news in your morning shot.

89: Mint News | 17th September 2020 | Pandemic economics favours IPL | Wildfire smoke worsening air | Romance, thrillers keep boredom away

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:18:56 -0000

Serum Institute of India will resume trials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, IPL starts this weekend after a five-month delay, Smoke from the worst wildfires in 18 years to burn through California and other top news in your morning shot.

88: Mint News | 15th September 2020 | Bonds’ appeal wanes for investors | What brought us joy last year | We wake up late to data breach

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:16:28 -0000

Bonds’ appeal wanes for investors, 25 weeks set world back 25 years , What brought us joy last year and other top news in your morning shot.

87: Mint News | 15th September 2020 | Reliance puts SoftBank on waitlist | What Suga could mean for India | Apple’s strong watch game

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:28:43 -0000

Reliance puts SoftBank on waitlist, Runways move outdoors, online, What Suga could mean for India and other top news in your morning shot.

86: Mint News | 14th September 2020 | Finally, back in the House | The risks of going cashless | Bonsai craze fuels plant theft

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:14:33 -0000

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, Sweden has less cash in circulation than anywhere in the world, Recyclers bet on aircraft parts and other top news in your morning shot.

85: Mint News | 11th September 2020 | 68% of world’s wildlife lost in 46 yrs | Moving a vaccine needs 8,000 jets | Ferrari goes classic for 1,000th race

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:32:11 -0000

68% of the world’s wildlife lost in 46 yrs, Moving a vaccine needs 8,000 jets, Ferrari goes classic for 1,000th race and other top news stories in your morning shot.

84: Mint News | 10th September 2020 | Peace Prize for Trump | Tiffany’s sues LVMH | The diversity call of sportspersons

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:29:16 -0000

Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, LVMH has said it is calling off a deal to buy Tiffany & Co, Tokyo has said Olympics will be held “by all means” and other top news in your morning shot.

83: Mint News | 9th September 2020 | Son’s moves worry investors | Bitcoin turns business agile in Africa | Festival of the dead goes online

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 02:35:31 -0000

Shares in Softbank dipped again on Tuesday, Bitcoin is booming in countries across Africa, online learning platform BYJU’s on Tuesday raised $500 million in a new round and other top news in your morning shot.

82: Mint News | 8th September 2020 | A poisoning’s effect on a pipeline | August was too hot to handle | Florence reopens wine windows

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 02:09:52 -0000

Tokyo’s postponed Olympics will go ahead from 23 July, the Delhi metro reopened two of its lines after 169 days, August 2020 will go down as the fourth warmest on record worldwide and other top news in your morning shot.

81: Mint News | 7th September 2020 | Covaxin moves to next stage of trials | The games our politicians play | Mexico short of death certificates

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 02:16:29 -0000

Covaxin has received approval to move to phase 2 of human testing, Mexico is short of death certificates, New York has more wealthy individuals than any other city in the world and other top news in your morning shot.

80: Mint News | 4th September 2020 | US vaccine gets a pre-election date | Luxury brands flock to TikTok | How cold was the Ice Age?

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:10:18 -0000

French president unveiled it's “big green recovery” economic stimulus plan, Cargo may save the aviation industry, US vaccine gets a pre-election date and other top news in your morning shot.

79: Mint News | 3rd September 2020 | PM CARES Fund | Poverty Falls in Brazil | Rich Will Get Richer

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:15:08 -0000

PM Cares Fund received ₹3,076 crore in donations in 5 days since it was set up, COVID-19 has driven down poverty and inequality in Brazil, Rich will get richer as the report says and other top news in your morning shot.

78: Mint News | 2nd September 2020 | It’s Back to the Classroom | Zoom Profits Surge 3,300% | Ozone Levels on the Rise

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 02:09:41 -0000

The Rupee saw its biggest single-day gain in 21 months on Tuesday, JEE engineering entrance exams began despite protests, Zoom’s revenue surged over 350% for the quarter ended July and other top news in your morning shot.

77: Mint News | 1st September 2020 | GDP shrank 23.9% | Buffett’s birthday gift | Shine’s back on diamonds

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 02:14:45 -0000

India’s GDP shrank 23.9% between April and June this year, Female fund managers take better bets during pandemic, Price cut by the biggest miners is bringing the diamond industry back to life and other top news in your morning shot.

76: Mint News | 31st August 2020 | Highest single-day spike recorded | COVID deniers out in Europe | It’s an all-boy tennis union

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 02:27:22 -0000

India confirmed 78,761 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, China has imposed new restrictions on export of AI technologies, Novak Djokovic has resigned as president of the ATP player council and other top news in your morning shot.

75: Mint News | 28th August 2020 | COVID-19 cases crossed 24 million worldwide | What’s ahead for Japan's PM Shinzo Abe? | Elon Musk's Big Reveal

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:23:33 -0000

COVID-19 cases crossed 24 million worldwide, with India seeing a record spike of 75,760 in a day, Japan's PM Shinzo Abe will hold a news meet on Friday amid growing concerns about his health, Elon Musk’S secretive neurotech startup Neuralink prepares for a big reveal & other news updates in your morning shot.

74: Mint News | 27th August 2020 | Tata Group's all-in-one e-commerce app | Amazon in the Soup, Again | Where will Messi go?

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:28:39 -0000

$111 Billion Tata Group is building an all-in-one e-commerce app, over 2,000 online sellers, the All India Online Vendors Association, has filed an antitrust case against Amazon in India, Lionel Messi, has announced he plans to leave FC Barcelona & other news updates in your morning shot.

73: Mint News | 26th August 2020 | ANT GROUP could raise the world’s largest IPO | Burden of being a Rohingya Refugee | Qatar, Who will pay the dues?

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 02:36:39 -0000

ANT GROUP, Alibaba’s fintech arm filed for a dual listing and could raise the world’s largest IPO, Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh held a silent protest, as the 2022 FIFA World Cup draws closer, the Qatar government yet to deliver on reforms to protect migrant workers & other news updates in your morning shot.

72: Mint News | 25th August 2020 | Theatres Set for a Comeback | August was High on Money | Green is good for Child IQ

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:23:28 -0000

Cinema theatres are hoping to be allowed to reopen when the Indian government announces the next phase of its unlocking strategy, Companies raised the most funds in global equity and debt markets, Children growing up in greener urban areas have increased intelligence & other news updates in your morning shot.

71: Mint News | 24th August 2020 | Sonia Gandhi to quit her post | IITians graduate as ‘Avatars’ | Putin critic still in Coma

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:30:20 -0000

Sonia Gandhi might quit her position as congress chief, IIT Bombay hosted 1st online convocation, with students watching their “digital avatars" receiving their degrees, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who collapsed on a flight after drinking what is believed to be poisoned tea, is still in a coma & other news updates in your morning shot.

70: Mint News | 21st August 2020 | Record Deaths in Sweden | Virus Toll on Moms-To-Be | Ganesh Fest Goes Online

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:23:15 -0000

Almost 30% of Delhi's population is likely to have been infected by COVID, Sweden has recorded its highest death tally in 150 years, hangover cure is here & other news updates in your morning shot.

69: Mint News | 20th August 2020 | Everyone Wants TikTok | Bali Remains Closed for Foreigners | Internet Explorer to Retire

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 02:27:14 -0000

Australia has closed a deal with AstraZeneca for the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine, World Bank has said it may lower its outlook for India, Bali remains closed for foreigners & other news updates in your morning shot.

68: Mint News | 19th August 2020 | IPL Title Sponsor | Big Wealth Fund, Large Loss | Depression on the Rise

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:18:13 -0000

Dream11 won the title sponsor rights of IPL with a bid of ₹222 crore, Heavy rains in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Depression on the rise & other news updates in your morning shot.

67: Mint News | 18th August 2020 | Nightlife Is Bad for Health | UAE, Israel Get Closer | Covid-19 Goes to the Museum

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 02:35:21 -0000

SC dismissed a plea seeking postponement of JEE & NEET, Spain and Italy ordered shutting of discos, In just 15 years, Arctic summer sea ice could disappear, say scientists & other news updates in your morning shot.

66: Mint News | 17th August 2020 | Parliament to resume in a few weeks | Trump considers Snowden pardon | Indian team in Mauritius

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 02:19:00 -0000

The Monsoon session of Parliament is likely to begin end-August or early September, Trump has said he will “take a look” at pardoning Edward Snowden, China builds “sponge cities” against floods & other news updates in your morning shot.

65: Mint News | 14th August 2020 | Gem exports lose shine | Belarus protests continue | Waste beer gives biogas

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:21:40 -0000

India’s gems and jewellery industry has taken a double hit, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das tested positive for COVID-19, socializing in office makes us work better together as teams, a survey says & other news updates in your morning shot.

64: Mint News | 13th August 2020 | Record Bid for US Congress | Bitcoin is back in action | Antarctic ice shelves melting faster

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 02:29:26 -0000

Rajasthan Royals fielding coach Dishant Yagnik tested positive, the price of one bitcoin is now in the $11,000 range, Record bid for US Congress & other news updates in your morning shot.

63: Mint News | 12th August 2020 | 1st few COVID cases in New Zealand, equal property shares for women, Lebanon government resigns

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 02:26:24 -0000

New Zealand has reported its 1st COVID cases after 102 days, women have an equal right to a share in Hindu Undivided Family property, the resignation of Lebanon’s government threatens to upend any prospect of a debt restructuring deal & other news updates in your morning shot.

62: Mint News | 11th August 2020 | No Jobs but Modi has Fans | Hair used to stop Oil from Spilling | Women Working More

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 02:18:15 -0000

More than 68% of rural Indians have faced severe financial difficulties due to COVID-19, Over 1,000 tonnes of fuel has seeped from the Japanese carrier MV Wakashio into the sea, women have spent more time than men doing unpaid domestic and care work during the pandemic and other news updates in your morning shot.

61: Mint News | 10th August 2020 | Corona Free New Zealand | Time to Return to School | No Water to Wash Hands

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 02:06:23 -0000

New Zealand marked 100 days of COVID free, the centre plans to reopen schools in a phased manner, at least 42 people have died in Kerala's Idukki district in a landslide and other news updates in your morning shot.

60: Mint News | 7th August 2020 | The World’s Hottest Stock Right Now | COVID Report Card | FB Finally Shushes Trump

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:11:43 -0000

RBI decided to leave interest rates untouched, Serum Institute will have exclusive rights for the vaccine in India, Facebook has taken down a post by US President Donald Trump and other news updates in your morning shot.

59: Mint News | 6th August 2020 | Lebanon’s Food Crisis | Sri Lanka goes to polls | Hiroshima - 75 years on

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 02:02:56 -0000

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Ram temple at Ayodhya, The explosion in Beirut killed about 100 people and injured more than 4,000, Today marks 75 years since the US dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima and other news updates in your morning shot.

58: Mint News | 5th August 2020 | How Apple overtook Aramco | WHO Team in Wuhan | Virus Affects 1 BN Students

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 02:27:33 -0000

Apple has become the world’s most valuable publicly listed firm, WHO team has started discussions with scientists in Wuhan, Taiwan's Eva Air is offering a flight to nowhere and other news updates in your morning shot.

57: Mint News | 4th August 2020 | Queue for Vaccines Too | Our Role in Forest Fires | UK Money May Get Gandhi

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 02:10:37 -0000

Health Ministry on Monday released standard operating procedures for Gyms and yoga studios, Sale of diesel has fallen sharply across India, rise in cases of domestic violence during enforced stays at home and other news updates in your morning shot.

56: Mint News | 3rd August 2020 | Queue for Vaccines Too | Our Role in Forest Fires | UK Money May Get Gandhi

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 02:21:01 -0000

Union Home Minister Amit Shah tested positive for COVID-19, IIRS have recorded an 83% decline in the number of forest fires, A self-portrait by Rembrandt, done in 1632, sold for $18.7 million at a virtual auction and other news updates in your morning shot.

55: Mint News | 31st July 2020 | J&K to wait a bit more for 4G | Even trials aren’t diverse | First flight on Mars?

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 02:17:34 -0000

India reported over 50,000 COVID-19 cases in a day, J&K administration has extended the ban on 4G internet services till 19 August, the total brand value of the top 50 football clubs has declined by 3.7% and other news updates in your morning shot.

54: Mint News | 30th July 2020 | Light Shines on Bezos | In Congo: COVID, Ebola | On Road to Rebuild Mosul

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 02:20:08 -0000

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the new National Education Policy, On Wednesday, India’s COVID-19 case count crossed 1.53 million, Amazon will announce its second-quarter results on Thursday and other news updates in your morning shot.

53: Mint News | 29th July 2020 | Facing Flood During COVID | Gold Is High. What Next? | Want Goat for Eid? Go Surf

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:12:14 -0000

The last phase of testing has begun for two more coronavirus vaccines, Gold is expected to cross $2,000 an ounce soon, Iceland is inviting people to record their screams to be broadcast in the wilderness and other news updates in your morning shot.

52: Mint News | 28th July 2020 | 2nd wave of Coronavirus | Dogs can sniff out COVID-19 | Who will ship the vaccines?

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 02:17:54 -0000

International travel can’t be restricted indefinitely, countries will have to do more, says the WHO, many Asian countries are battling the 2nd wave of COVID-19 infections and clamping down again, freight companies unlikely to be able to handle the challenges of shipping a COVID-19 vaccine worldwide and other news updates in your morning shot.

51: Mint News | 27th July 2020 | Protests Rise Across Globe | New Date for Big Tech Ceos | The Universe in 3d |

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:19:13 -0000

On Sunday, more than 48,000 people tested positive for COVID, 4 Big tech CEOs were to appear remotely before a congressional subcommittee, Scientists create the largest 3D map of the universe and other news updates in your morning shot.

50: Mint News | 24th July 2020 | Active Cases Rise in South | Tokyo 2020 in 2021 | It's a Three-Day Weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 02:23:32 -0000

12 Lakh total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India, Tokyo Olympics 2020 will now take place in 2021, PwC India is observing Pens Down Day, giving employees a three-day weekend to unwind and other news updates in your morning shot.

49: Mint news | 23rd July 2020 | World close to 15M cases | Double dose trouble | Kangaroo in the sky to say goodbye

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 02:16:20 -0000

The world is a whisker away from hitting 15 million COVID-19 cases, Tea prices have risen to a record high after floods and COVID-19 restrictions, Kangaroo in the sky to say goodbye and other news updates in your morning shot.

48: Mint News | 22nd July 2020 | EU closes a recovery deal | 25% of Delhi may have COVID-19 | LinkedIn cuts jobs | IPL 2020 may head to UAE

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 02:22:14 -0000

EU closes a recovery deal, nearly A quarter of Delhi residents may have been infected by the novel coronavirus, the Union Health Ministry, Spot silver jumped as much as 3.3% on Tuesday to $20.5609 an ounce, the highest since August 2016, $90 million to host F1 races and other news updates in your morning shot.

47: Mint news | 21st July 2020 | Digital payments decline | Hamilton calls out F1, again | Comet spotting in July

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:08:48 -0000

Digital payments took off rapidly in India until the COVID-19 pandemic affected all sectors of the economy, the next COVID challenge, Comet spotting in July and other news updates in your morning shot.

46: Mint news | 20th July 2020 | Nearly 80 dead in Assam floods | EU’s $2 trillion wrangling | Best time to go to Mars

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 02:26:09 -0000

AIIMS Delhi will start enrolling volunteers for human trials of Covaxin, at least 79 people have died in flooding and landslides in Assam, this is the best time to go to Mars and other news updates in your morning shot.

45: Mint News | 17th July 2020 | India restarts international air travel | Spain mourns coronavirus victims | Unemployment rate declines

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:40:40 -0000

1st regular international flights to France & US will begin today, Spain held a mourning ceremony in memory of the 30,000 people it lost to coronavirus, COVID death tolls in Karnataka rises, the unemployment rate is declining slowly and other news updates in your morning shot.

44: Mint news | 16th July 2020 | Trails of finding a vaccine | Clusters in brazil factories | Branson flies to the rescue

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 02:07:49 -0000

India recorded a trade surplus of $790 million in June, India’s Zydus said that it has started human studies for its potential plasmid DNA vaccine, the meat plants spread the virus to at least three places in Brazil and other news updates in your morning shot.

43: Mint news | 15th July 2020 | Plans for new COVID-19 test | Shutdowns again | Singapore in recession

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 02:12:25 -0000

The tech hub of Bengaluru will go back into lockdown for a week starting today, J&K has opened up to tourists in a phased manner, Oil prices slipped for a second day on signs of a slower emergence from lockdown and other news updates in your morning shot.

42: Mint news | 14th July 2020 | Google ups India spend | Race for covid cures | Students’ report card | Salon industry struggles | Tax us, say super rich

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 02:22:52 -0000

Google on Monday announced plans to spend $10 billion over the next 5-7 years, Russia’s Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University claimed to be the first to complete clinical trials, CBSE Class 12 results were announced on Monday and other news updates in your morning shot.

41: Mint news | 13th July 2020 | Singapore poll results out | Agriculture leads economic revival | Masks protect GDP too | Vacations become costlier

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 02:18:02 -0000

Singapore’s ruling People’s Action Party is back in power, Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang river is flowing at dangerous levels, US President Donald Trump appeared in public in a face mask and other news updates in your morning shot.

40: Mint news | 10th July 2020 | Virus transmission rate rising | Education in disarray | Bulk of CSR funds flow to covid-19 | Japan’s silent theme parks

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 02:20:52 -0000

India saw a record single-day surge of 24,879 cases, Delhi University has postponed its exams once again, CSR funds flow to COVID-19 and other news updates in your morning shot.

39: Mint news | 9th July 2020 | US pulls out of WHO | NLC blast toll touches 13 | Writers warn of intolerance | Russian billionaire wants to buy controversial US statues

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 02:28:36 -0000

On Wednesday, more than 20,000 coronavirus cases were reported across India, The death toll from the boiler blast at NLC India has risen to 13, Russian billionaire wants to buy controversial US statues and other news updates in your morning shot.

38: Mint News | 8th July 2020 | Crimes against women highest in 8 months | Tiktok distances itself from China | Food, fintech startups lay off most staff

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:23:35 -0000

Kenya has ordered an investigation into rising reports of violence against women, More than 520 startups around the world have laid off 69,623 employees, Per-capita consumption of meat worldwide is set to fall almost 3% in 2020 and other news updates in your morning shot.

37: Mint News | 7th July 2020 | Vaccine deadline 'hasty', say scientists | EU’s love for bikes to help India | Will we have to wear masks indoors?

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 02:42:06 -0000

A team from the Indian Academy of Sciences has warned that a deadline to launch a vaccine for COVID-19 vaccine is unfeasible, Europe’s love for bikes will benefit the Indian bicycle manufacturing market, masks indoors may prevent the airborne spread and other news updates in your morning shot.

36: F1 goes social | Mumbai’s rains to ease | Taj Mahal opens to visitors | Can Kanye West make it by November?

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:35:07 -0000

F1 returned on Sunday with a bang, Mumbai is likely to have some respite from the rain, Taj Mahal opens to visitors, Kanye West announced on Twitter that he’s running for US President in 2020 and other news updates in your morning shot.

35: Mint News | 3rd July 2020 | China’s loss is India’s gain | Putin set to rule till 2036

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 02:55:04 -0000

China said that India’s ban on 59 Chinese-origin apps is a violation of WTO rules, India has conducted more than nine million COVID-19 tests, Putin sets himself up to rule till 2036 and other news updates in your morning shot.

34: Mint news | 2nd July 2020 | EU opens borders | Is it safe to reopen schools? | Online bets rise in Japan during pandemic

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:41:35 -0000

The European Union opened up its borders to 15 non-EU countries, Thailand’s schools re-opened for the first time since mid-March, Czechs host pandemic farewell party and other news updates in your morning shot.

33: Mint news | 1st July 2020 | TN cases overtake Delhi | Tiktok India goes offline | Bollywood loses Rs 1000cr in 6 months

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 02:22:06 -0000

Tamil Nadu has recorded nearly 4,000 cases in the last 24 hour, TikTok stopped working in India to comply with government directives, Bollywood loses Rs1,000cr in 2020 and other news updates in your morning shot.

32: Mint news | 30th June 2020 | Plasma therapy in more medical colleges | Assam floods displace over 10 lakh | Tour de France goes virtual

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 02:09:03 -0000

Amul’s GHGs rose highest globally in 2017, Plasma therapy in more medical colleges, Assam floods displace over 10 lakh and other news updates in your morning shot.

31: Mint news | 29th June 2020 | World covid cases cross 10 million, TN custody deaths expose rampant police brutality, Taiwan holds only Pride parade

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 02:14:54 -0000

TN deaths show rampant police brutality, New symptoms as COVID cases cross 10million, Taiwan holds only Pride parade and other news updates in your morning shot.

30: Mint news | 26th June 2020 | World faces Oxygen shortage | Facebook faces backlash | Museums take to TikTok

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 02:41:56 -0000

WHO says the world faces a shortage of oxygen, Russia opens polls early, Facebook is dealing with a backlash again, this time from advertisers who want it to crack down on hate speech and other news updates in your morning shot.

29: Mint News | 25th June 2020 | House Screening in Delhi| Coronavirus major worrying issue | Singapore elections

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:39:43 -0000

Delhi government's eight-point Revised Covid Response Plan includes house-to-house screening by 6 July. More than 50% people around the world say that COVID-19 is among the biggest issues facing their country right now, followed by unemployment. Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has dissolved parliament for snap elections on 10 July.

28: Mint news | 24th June 2020 | Trump suspends H1B visas | record Arctic heat wave to be verified | Japan builds world's fastest supercomputer

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 02:57:28 -0000

As the US election draws closer and voting in primaries is underway, President Donald Trump has suspended all H1B work visas for highly skilled tech workers till the end of 2020 and other news updates in your morning shot.

27: Mint news | 23rd June 2020 | Women in India more likely to die of COVID-19 | South Korea confirms second wave | Anti-China sentiment and IPL

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:03:06 -0000

South Korea said that it is in the midst of the second wave of novel coronavirus infections, IPL is set to review a sponsorship deal with VIVO, Climate crisis threatens future of sport and other news updates in your morning shot.

26: Mint news | 22nd June 2020 | Dengue complicates COVID crisis | Saudi Arabia opens up | F1 champ drives diversity

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:25:58 -0000

Prices of petrol and diesel rose for the 15th consecutive day on Sunday, Saudi Arabia lifted all restrictions on movement, Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has launched a research project, and other news updates in your morning shot.

25: Mint Lite | June 19 2020 | Covid deaths rise fastest in a week | India gets 8th term in UNSC | US Open may miss its stars

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 02:46:52 -0000

India seems to be just a week away from 500,000 coronavirus cases, INDIA, MEXICO, Ireland and Norway were elected to the UN Security Council, MANCHESTER CITY scored a 3-0 victory over Arsenal at an empty stadium and other news updates in your morning shot.

24: Mint news | 18th June 2020 | Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday | Korea tension intensifies | UK’S free trade talks with NZ & AUS

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:09:21 -0000

Indian shares ended lower on Wednesday, Two more AAP MLAs get COVID-19, WHO is going to update its clinical guidelines on treating COVID-19 patients and other news updates in your morning shot.

23: Mint news | 17th June 2020 | Dexamethasone cuts the risk of death | Border tensions to hit supply chains | Markets witnessing wild swings

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:19:34 -0000

Singapore scientists testing a COVID-19 vaccine plan to start human trials in August, Border tensions to hit supply chains, last week, UK allowed “support bubbles” for singles and other news updates in your morning shot.

22: Mint news | 16th June 2020 | Mumbai locals back on track | Jitters across global market | Auto dealers in trouble

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 02:12:36 -0000

Mumbai’s famed local trains returned to the tracks on Monday, the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections sent jitters across global markets, Supreme Court has asked for details of BS-IV vehicles sold from 27 March and other news updates in your morning shot.

21: Mint news | 15th June 2020 | Monsoon complicates virus fight | Oil spill affects Russia’s green bond sales | Sugar consumption down

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 02:20:57 -0000

The Southwest monsoon reached Maharashtra and Odisha over the weekend, Coronavirus cases increased in Beijing and Tokyo, Oil spill affects Russia’s green bond sales and other news updates in your morning shot.

20: Mint news | 12th June 2020 | India is “not in community transmission” | Nirav Modi custody extended | Toppling symbols of racism

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 02:38:35 -0000

ICMR said India is “not in community transmission” mode so far, Nirav Modi custody extended, South Africa rushes to bring back migrants, toppling symbols of racism and other news updates in your morning shot.

19: Mint news | 11th June 2020 | European Union plans to travel | World economy to slide 6% | Notre-Dame work resumes |

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 02:30:49 -0000

The European Union plans to partially and slowly ease restrictions to travel, COVID-19 pandemic has fragmented the world economy, Paris-based OECD said, Sweden has closed the investigation into the murder of former Prime Minister Olof Palme in 1986 and other news updates in your morning shot.

18: Mint news | 10th June 2020 | Harvard says COVID-19 could have spread from Aug 2019 | More deaths in US police custody | France bails out Airbus |

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 02:06:32 -0000

Harvard Medical School’s researchers said on Tuesday that the novel coronavirus might have been spreading in China as early as August 2019, France unveiled a rescue plan worth $17 billion for Airbus, rave and coronavirus-themed parties are being discreetly organized in Brazil and other news updates in your morning shot.

17: Mint news | 9th June 2020 | India unlocks | New Zealand virus-free | Amazon fires to be worse than 2019

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:09:42 -0000

India unlocked for business after 75 days, Arvind Kejriwal has gone into self-quarantine, the dry season is starting in the biodiverse Amazon region and other news updates in your morning shot.

16: Mint news | 8th June 2020 | India emerges from lockdown | Diamonds pile up | Politicians and #covid19

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 02:09:18 -0000

Protests against George Floyd’s killing continue in the US, JPMorgan Chase estimates that around 30% of this year’s government debt was through syndications, Globally, coronavirus cases crossed 6.9 million on Sunday and other news updates in your morning shot.

15: Mint news | 5th June 2020 | World Environment Day, What cancelling the Olympics could cost Japan, India’s savings rate slides

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:35:39 -0000

Russia has an oil spill and India discusses the death of a pregnant elephant, Tokyo to a stage a “simplified Olympics” next year, India’s consumers may not drive economic growth through spending but through their savings.

14: Mint news | 4th June 2020 | India eases some foreign travel, support for US protests grows, Asia plans travel bubbles

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 02:07:33 -0000

About 600 nurses around the world have died of the novel coronavirus, India's Coronavirus infections crossed 207,000 on Wednesday, Mumbai escaped the brunt of Nisarga and other news updates in your morning shot.

13: Mint news | India approves remdesivir, Mumbai braces for storm, US home loan default rises |

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 02:28:42 -0000

1 crore jobs were added last month as some lockdown restrictions eased, DCGI has given the go-ahead for use of remdesivir to treat severe COVID-19 cases, cyclonic storm Nisarga to make landfall today and other news updates in your morning shot.

12: Mint news| 2nd June 2020 | Stocks climb, fiery protests across US, Thailand reopening

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 02:14:35 -0000

Cyclonic storm, Nisarga threatening Kerala, Maharashtra and Gujarat, The Indian stock market climbed for the 4th day after the Centre announced plans to start easing the nationwide lockdown, More customers have repaid rather than taken new loans in April and other news updates in your morning shot.

11: Mint news | 1st June 2020 | Unlocking India, WHO’s health, Basic income in Spain

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 02:08:54 -0000

The number of people infected by the novel coronavirus worldwide has passed 6 million, Spain has introduced basic monthly income to counter the impact of coronavirus, competitive sports will restart in UK on Monday and other news updates in your morning shot.

10: Mint news | 29th May | SC steps up for migrants | 70% covid cases in cities | New rules for F1 racing

Fri, 29 May 2020 02:22:08 -0000

SC ordered the Centre to ensure free travel for workers, Chinese Parliament to go forward with national security legislation for Hong Kong, India became the ninth country to have 150,000 coronavirus cases and other news updates in your morning shot.

9: Mint news | 28th May | EU stimulus package | Foreign funds cut India bond holdings | France bans hydroxycholoroquine

Thu, 28 May 2020 02:22:46 -0000

Infections in Brazil continue to rise, In Japan, a new $1.1 trillion stimulus package was approved on Wednesday, foreign funds have reduced their holdings of Indian government bonds to the lowest in 3 years and other news updates in your morning shot.

8: Mint news | 27th May 2020 | Fourth bailout for Singapore | Locusts in western India | Lufthansa gets runway

Wed, 27 May 2020 02:15:30 -0000

Singapore announced a fourth fiscal package of $23 billion, Some states of India are dealing with the worst locust attack in a quarter of a century, Latam Airlines filed for US bankruptcy protection and other news updates in your morning shot.

7: Mint news | 26th May | Abe, Johnson under pressure | Working women worse affected by covid closures

Tue, 26 May 2020 02:40:10 -0000

India reported 6,977 Coronavirus cases on Monday, Voters, as well as lawmakers from all sides, are publicly attacking Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings for breaking lockdown rules and other news updates in your morning shot.

6: Mint News | 25th May 2020 | Heatwaves | Hong Kong unrest | Domestic flights

Mon, 25 May 2020 02:51:51 -0000

Heatwaves, children out of school, playing cricket again. After two months of lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, domestic flights have taken off again today. For more news to know before you start your day, here’s Mint Lite.

5: Mint news| 22nd May 2020 | Bay of Bengal and cyclones | Mapping skilled workers | Brexit via video call

Fri, 22 May 2020 02:36:14 -0000

Domestic air passengers won’t be quarantined, 72 people died when supercyclone Amphan hit West Bengal, Thomas Bach has said the Tokyo Games would have to be scrapped if it cannot be held next year and other news updates in your morning shot.

4: Mint news | 21st May 2020 | Cyclone Amphan | EU cooperation | Domestic flights

Thu, 21 May 2020 02:19:48 -0000

Ola has said it will cut about 35% of its workforce, At least three people were killed by falling trees when Cyclone Amphan barrelled, Domestic flights would begin in a calibrated manner from 25 May and other news updates in your morning shot.

3: Mint news | 20th May 2020 | Mortality rate of COVID-19 | Cyclone Amphan | Delhi traffic

Wed, 20 May 2020 02:24:45 -0000

India’s mortality rate from the coronavirus is lower than other countries, Odisha and West Bengal governments are bracing for the impact of Cyclone Amphan, Massive traffic pile-ups returned to Delhi’s streets on Tuesday and other news updates in your morning shot.

2: Mint news | 19th May 2020 | Lockdown 4.0 | Japan in recession, China at WTO, hope of a vaccine

Tue, 19 May 2020 03:22:38 -0000

The restrictions during Lockdown 4.0 may have eased, but some states are tightening their borders as covid-19 case numbers keep rising in the country. Swiggy lays off nearly 14% of its workforce and Japan falls into a recession. More news updates in your morning shot.

1: Mint news | 18th May 2020 | Lockdown 4.0 | COVID-19 cases | 20 lakh crore package

Mon, 18 May 2020 02:40:07 -0000

Air travel is still on hold but buses and cars can travel between states, COVID-19 cases in India have crossed 90,000 and more than 2,800 deaths, In Israel, a unity government has been sworn in and other news updates in your morning shot.