Top of the Morning : India–Israel Pact | Nepal’s Youth Revolution | India’s VP Elections Today
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Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I’m Nelson John and here are
today’s top stories.
Power Shifts in Motion
The world feels off its axis. India is choosing a new vice president while fending off
Trump’s trade wars. Nepal’s Gen Z has taken to the streets in bloody clashes against
corruption. The US just slammed shut a visa loophole Indians depended on. And India
and Israel are sealing billion-dollar investment deals even as rockets fly. Different stories,
same thread: power — who has it, who wants it, and how far they’ll go to keep it.
US Visa Roadblock
America now requires all Indians to apply at home, ending the long-used “fast track” via
other countries. Wait times stretch up to 9 months, and with interview waivers gone, even
kids and seniors must queue. Business trips and family emergencies just got harder.
India’s VP Race
After Jagdeep Dhankhar’s sudden health resignation, two southern heavyweights battle
for the VP chair. BJP’s CP Radhakrishnan has the numbers, but the opposition’s
Sudershan Reddy keeps the fight alive. A secret ballot could still spring surprises.
Trade Wars Heat Up
At a BRICS summit, India’s S. Jaishankar slammed Trump’s punitive tariffs, calling out
“weaponized trade.
” With China and Russia backing him, BRICS is drawing battle lines
that could reshape global commerce.
Nepal’s Youth Revolution
Nineteen killed, over 100 injured as Nepal’s Gen Z confronted corruption in Kathmandu.
Sparked by TikTok clips of politicians’ kids flaunting wealth, the protests mirror Sri Lankaand Bangladesh’s youth-led uprisings. A government crackdown may have only fueled
the fire.
India–Israel Pact
New Delhi and Jerusalem signed an ironclad investment treaty shielding investors and
opening trade corridors. With $3.76B trade already flowing, the deal expands into fintech,
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