Personal Finance | The govt expanded Ayushman Bharat (AB-PMJAY) to cover all citizens over 70. With rising premiums for seniors, should they drop costly personal insurance? Mint examines the scheme's features, performance, and treatment quality.

(Aprajita Sharma writes✍)

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Mint Podcast 🎙️ | What's next in the Israel-Iran conflict?

👉 Tensions are escalating as Iran's recent airstrikes on Israel raise concerns of a potential global conflict


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Israel-Hezbollah War | Israeli forces on Thursday attacked central #Beirut, leaving at least 6 persons dead and seven injured.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said about 1.2 million Lebanese had been displaced by Israeli attacks.



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Bangladesh’s interim government has issued orders to recall envoys of five countries to Dhaka, including the High Commissioner to India, as part of a significant reshuffle: Report

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West Asia conflict casts a shadow over India, world | Macquarie, two others eye stake in Ascend Telecom | Bachchans lead Bollywood realty buys since 2020

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Mint Charts | India's growing economy faces challenges with rising import dependence on China, as the export-import gap widens post-pandemic. Exports were just 12.4% of imports in early 2024-25, down from 15.4% last year. With limited domestic alternatives, how can India manage this reliance?

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Mint Macro Tracker | Launched in October 2018, Mint’s macro tracker provides a monthly comprehensive report on the state of the economy, based on trends in 16 high-frequency indicators.

As of August 2024, 7 of the 16 indicators were in red, 7 in green, & 2 in amber-a deterioration from last months when just three indicators were in red.

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StocksToWatch | Here are top stocks that could be in focus today!

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Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, opened over a percent lower today amid weak global cues as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raised fears of a full-fledged Iran-Israel War

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Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty may lead central banks to reconsider rate cuts due to rising oil prices and conflicts in the Middle East.

This shift towards tightening policies could impact global markets, especially in emerging economies like India.

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AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal will vacate the chief minister's residence and move to an MP's bungalow in the Lutyens' Delhi on Friday, the party said in a statement.

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Cricketer-turned-politician Mohammad Azharuddin summoned by the ED in money laundering case linked to Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA).

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Haryana Election 2024 | As Haryana prepares for assembly elections, the influence of political dynasties remains strong. Campaigning concludes today, with voting set for October 5.

Prominent families like Devi Lal and Bansi Lal see multiple descendants contesting, highlighting the deep-rooted tradition of dynasty politics

(Gulam Jeelani reports)

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Mahindra & Mahindra's Thar Roxx received 176,218 bookings within an hour of launch, showcasing strong consumer interest. Deliveries will start on Dussehra, with phased updates planned.

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#MintExplains | Global Economy Anxious as Markets, Gold, Oil, React To Israel Iran War

As conflict in middle east escalates and Iran's role in the middle east war is no more that of a proxy, the economic uncertainty in the world has also escalated. What makes the problem peculiar is not just the two countries, but various factions & countries backing them indirectly.

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#MintExplains | Israel IranWar: Indian Share Market & Gold React To The Crisis; What's Next

India would be heavily impacted if the middle east crisis and wars escalate and prolong for a longer time. Tensions in the Middle East have intensified, with the escalating conflict between #Iran and #Israel raising concerns about a possible full-scale regional crisis.

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The Union Cabinet approved Phase-II of the #ChennaiMetroRailProject, featuring 118.9 km of new lines and 128 stations.

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