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14.05 / 05:09

UPS Target FIVE War shooting dance Updates Military snipers are being put out of a job by drones

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.A Ukrainian special-forces sniper claimed a world record in late 2023 with a shot that hit a Russian officer almost 2½ miles away.These days Vyacheslav Kovalskiy has a new job: supporting drone pilots. He hasn’t been out to shoot in more than a year and a half.Small drones that are cheap and can be rigged with explosives have changed the face of warfare in Ukraine, pushing some traditional military roles down the billing. Spotters who call in artillery strikes are no longer needed.

14.05 / 04:53

UPS Career Platform Research students Universities Meta Platforms country China’s best and brightest tech talent is going back to China

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.When Meta Platforms said in April that it would lay off 10% of its staff, Allen Sun quickly booked a trip to Menlo Park, Calif.It was a prime opportunity. Sun, a Beijing-based headhunter for some of the biggest Chinese tech companies, works to lure China-born talent back home, targeting people at U.S.-based companies such as Meta, Google, Anthropic and Amazon.

14.05 / 04:53

markets Trade War country Updates Relationships Trump and Xi begin superpowers’ summit on trade and war

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.BEIJING—President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping reunited on Thursday morning in Beijing, kicking off a summit centered on improving their economic relationship, as the war in Iran and U.S. commitment to Taiwan loom.Speaking inside the Great Hall of the People, both leaders projected optimism for two days of talks.

14.05 / 04:53

economy Fallout War Justice Updates Investigations Kevin Warsh confirmed by Senate as 17th Federal Reserve chair

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Kevin Warsh was approved by the Senate as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Wednesday afternoon, inheriting an economy reckoning with persistent inflation and an increasingly divided group of policymakers.The chamber confirmed him with a vote of 54-45, almost entirely along party lines. Pennsylvania Democrat John Fetterman was the lone crossover.The vote came just days before Jerome Powell’s term as chair expires Friday.

14.05 / 01:35

markets Provident Booking Manufacturing Research performer electronic These are the top-performing defence stocks of 2026 so far

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.The global defence landscape has shifted dramatically in 2026 as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East compel nations across Asia and Europe to rapidly bolster their military preparedness and capabilities.Missile strikes, border conflicts, drone warfare, and rising security concerns have pushed governments to accelerate defence spending like never before. As a result, defence manufacturing companies have taken centerstage.India’s defence sector has therefore emerged as one of the best-performing themes of 2026 so far.

14.05 / 01:35

markets COST Airlines reports Traffic Updates International Mint Quick Edit | Air India has clipped its own wings but cost-cutting mustn’t put flight safety at risk

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Air India on Wednesday announced that it would suspend or reduce flights on more than two dozen international routes between June and August, citing airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices. Notably, the government recently increased jet fuel prices for international services while keeping them unchanged for domestic flights. The idea was to keep the bulk of India’s air traffic shielded from the rise in crude oil prices.

14.05 / 01:05

COST Citi Provident Healthcare hospital information patient Govt mulls standardized fees for doctors, basic medical procedures

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: Relief may be in sight for those weary of steep doctor fees and billing discrepancies at private hospitals. India is looking to regulate fees for consultation and common medical procedures at private healthcare facilities with range-bound limits, said two government officials in the know.

14.05 / 01:05

markets UPS Target Action trends Trade recommendations Stocks to trade: Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks for 14 May

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Stock market recap: The Indian equity benchmarks snapped their four-day losing streak on Wednesday, closing marginally higher after a volatile session. The market saw strong buying interest in metals, oil-linked counters, and select heavyweight stocks, which helped offset persistent weakness in IT and auto shares.The Sensex edged up 49.74 points, or 0.07%, to finish at 74,608.98, while the Nifty advanced 33.05 points, or 0.14 percent, to settle at 23,412.60.NLCINDIA (Cmp ₹325.70)NLCINDIA: Buy above ₹328, stop ₹313 target ₹358 (Multiday)ROSSARI: Buy above ₹534, stop ₹503 target ₹589 (Multiday) GNFC (Cmp ₹489.95)GNFC: Buy above ₹492, stop ₹467 target ₹550 (Multiday)On May 13, Indian equity benchmarks halted their four-day losing streak, closing marginally higher after a volatile session.

14.05 / 01:05

markets UPS FIVE War reports shock Updates Rupee may slide to 96-98 by December-end amid oil shock: Mint poll

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Mumbai: The Indian rupee is sliding from one record low to another, but economists say assigning a precise trajectory to the currency has become increasingly difficult amid the US-Iran war and the resultant crude oil shock.On Wednesday, the Indian currency hit another all-time low of 95.80 per US dollar before closing at 95.66 against its previous close of 95.68, according to data provided by Bloomberg. While the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) intervention trimmed some losses on Tuesday, traders believe the central bank is not intervening as much in the currency market.A Mint poll of 10 banks, brokerages and economists showed the Indian rupee is expected to weaken further through the year, with most forecasts for end-2026 clustering in the 96-98 per dollar range.Amid heightened volatility, only five respondents were willing to offer a near-term forecast, projecting the currency in a broad range of 94.5-96.5 against the US dollar over the next two weeks to one month.Most economists expect the rupee to depreciate 3-4% in the current financial year if crude prices remain elevated.“Currently, it seems that the rupee is trying to head towards 96.5 levels.

14.05 / 01:05

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14.05 / 01:05

markets Food country rock reports rights International Why global fast-food chains are prepping a fresh serving in India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Bengaluru: India is emerging as one of the most sought-after growth markets for global quick-service restaurant chains, prompting several international brands, which once struggled in the country, to attempt a comeback with revamped playbooks.The latest entrant is Panda Express, the US-based Asian fast-casual chain, which plans to enter India in 2027 through a partnership with Trimex Foods. It is targeting growing demand for international dining brands and widening popularity of Chinese cuisine among Indian consumers, even as global chains remain cautious about the country’s highly competitive and value-conscious market“India has become very aspirational with spending power growing up.

14.05 / 01:05

markets UPS Williams Sustainability trends Trade recommendations Stock recommendations for 13 May from MarketSmith India

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Stock market recap: Indian equity markets ended Wednesday’s session on a resilient note, with late buying helping benchmarks overcome early volatility. The Nifty 50 closed at 23,412.60, up 33.05 points, or 0.14%.Still, broader sentiment remained cautious after the Indian rupee slid to a fresh record low of 95.80 against the US dollar, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows.Market breadth remained firmly positive, with 1,962 stocks advancing against 1,303 declines, signalling broad-based buying interest beyond index heavyweights.Among sectors, Nifty Metal outperformed with a sharp 3.18% gain, followed by Consumer Durables and Oil & Gas, which rose 1.67% and 1.28%, respectively.

14.05 / 00:21

markets UPS Bill Trade track reports Department India's gold rush meets a speeding ticket, but industry fears smuggling and job loss

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a clarion call for austerity, the Centre sharply raised import duty on precious metals to save dollars, at a time when the Gulf crisis boosts energy prices, weakens the rupee, and eats into the nation's current account. While economists said the decision could dampen demand and arrest the rupee's fall, others said it may fuel smuggling and impact jobs in the jewellery sector.The finance ministry increased the total import duty on gold, silver and platinum from 9.18% to 18.45%.

13.05 / 23:45

markets UPS Citizens Manufacturing FLEX War reports India’s flex-fuel vehicle rollout plan faces a chicken-and-egg hurdle

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: The government's push for flex-fuel vehicle rollout is facing a classic chicken-and-egg stalemate.Automakers aren't ready to commit to producing vehicles that run on high ethanol blends until the fuel is widely available. Oil marketing companies, on the other hand, are unwilling to invest in storing and supplying blends such as E85 and E100 until there are enough such vehicles on the road, according to three people aware of the development.The government is in talks with automakers and oil marketing companies to resolve the deadlock, the people cited above said, requesting anonymity.Unlike standard vehicles, flex-fuel vehicles can run on petrol or any petrol-ethanol blend.

13.05 / 15:05

markets Food Death trends Trade cover reports Govt weighs banning crop-protection chemicals paraquat and carbosulfan

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: The Centre is considering a nationwide ban on crop-protection chemicals paraquat and carbosulfan after Telangana and Odisha imposed restrictions on their use, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.Paraquat is extensively used for weed control and conservation tillage, while carbosulfan is considered one of the few effective options against gall midge attacks in paddy-growing regions.However, as the kharif sowing season advances, the agrochemical industry has approached the Centre, contending that restricting the two widely used chemicals at the start of the cultivation season could disrupt weed and pest management practices and pose risks to the production of key cereal crops, particularly rice.It is lobbying for a scientific reassessment rather than an outright ban, warning that removing the two molecules could reduce farmers’ choices, increase cultivation costs, and aggravate pesticide resistance.The two chemicals have a market size of around ₹2,100 crore and are widely used in crops such as rice, cotton, fruits, and vegetables.“A meeting was recently held in the agriculture ministry, where the industry has urged the government not to rely on the decisions taken by the two states before arriving at any final decision,” said the first of the two people cited above.The ministry has taken a tough stand and sought additional details backed by scientific evidence. “Once the submissions are received, they will be reviewed and reassessed by the concerned government body before any final decision is taken,” this person added.“The ministry is also taking inputs from its scientists and collecting data related to the chemicals' health impact.

13.05 / 15:05

markets UPS economy War track reports Updates Tata Motors cautions on FY27 growth as war woes weigh on industry

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.New Delhi: Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest commercial vehicle maker, expressed caution about the industry’s growth in FY27, saying the true impact of the West Asia war on fuel prices and consumer sentiment is yet to be seen.The Mumbai company said it expects single-digit growth for the industry this fiscal year after retail sales grew 12% in FY26, crossing a million units for the first time as the goods and services tax (GST) cuts in September 2025 boosted consumer sentiment.Management’s comments came after the company reported a 5% dip in consolidated net profit in FY26 to ₹3,030 crore on Wednesday evening. Without a ₹1,428-crore loss on investments due to its equity stake in Tata Capital, which was listed during the fiscal year, the company’s profit grew by 9% to ₹4,458 crore.

13.05 / 14:17

UPS Citizens Trade Universities cover reports Colleges Jewellers adapt as government measures make gold costlier

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.MUMBAI/BENGALURU: Indian jewellery retailers and industry bodies are recalibrating their strategies as gold becomes more expensive following the government’s latest import duty hike. Companies are focusing on gold exchange schemes and lower-karat products to prevent a drop in sales volume.On Tuesday, India raised the effective import tax on gold and silver to 15%, reversing the duty cuts announced two years ago.The move comes as the government attempts to rein in surging precious metal imports and protect India’s foreign exchange reserves amid elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

13.05 / 10:13

performer track country song Features Updates Billboard has excluded human performers from its music charts before. Why should AI tracks feature?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.For strict institutional gatekeepers, Billboard has been quite lax about allowing fake artists on its charts. By November, several AI performers were featured, including country music’s Breaking Rust and R&B’s Xania Monet.It’s the kind of casual absurdity that AI music startups like Suno are hoping will become, well, casual. “The technology finally allows for billions of people to be creative, to have the fruits of their labor, to feel fulfillment in a different way,” Suno co-founder Mikey Shulman told Forbes in April.But the inclusion of those fruits—AI creations—on the music charts is an existential emergency signal, raising logistical questions for the music industry.

13.05 / 09:17

Provident security Pool Trade cover reports Department How will Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool help India tackle shipping risks?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.India has launched the ₹12,980-crore sovereign-backed Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP) at a time when tensions in West Asia and sanctions-related disruptions are increasing risks to global shipping and energy trade.The domestic insurance pool, with a total underwriting capacity of $1.5 billion and a sovereign guarantee of $1.4 billion, aims to ensure uninterrupted maritime insurance cover for Indian-linked vessels and cargo.Mint explains:India launched the BMIP to reduce heavy dependence on foreign insurers and reinsurers amid rising geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and war-related disruptions affecting global shipping. The immediate trigger is instability in West Asia, a region vital for India’s crude oil and energy imports.

13.05 / 09:13

UPS students country social hospital patient Schools The world’s most surprising capitalist makeover is under way in Sweden

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.STOCKHOLM, Sweden—This paragon of collectivism is pivoting toward rugged individualism.For decades, Sweden was shorthand for the brand of high-tax, high-spend government that managed people’s lives from cradle to grave through state-run hospitals, schools and care homes.No longer. With little fanfare, this Nordic country of 11 million has embraced capitalism.Today, nearly half of primary healthcare clinics are privately owned, many by private-equity firms.

13.05 / 09:13

markets FIVE economy Food Bill Equality Updates Mint Explainer | Why PM Modi is asking Indians to cut cooking oil consumption

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.In his recent public addresses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged Indians to reduce the use of imported oils—both crude and edible—as part of broader austerity measures aimed at conserving foreign exchange. The appeal comes amid a widening current account deficit (CAD) and a weakening rupee.But what does the conflict in West Asia, a key hub for crude oil and natural gas production, have to do with cooking oil? The answer lies in interconnected commodity markets and India’s heavy dependence on imported edible oils. Mint explains:PM Modi urged households to cut cooking oil consumption by about 10%, arguing it would benefit both public health and the national economy.