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Test cricket dictates to you what is necessary; if you push too hard, it will bite you: Mark Butcher

Test cricket dictates to you what is necessary; if you push too hard, it will bite you: Mark Butcher

The former England cricketer talks about how the Test format is greater than any idea anybody may have about how it should be played, why he compared Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Garry Sobers and what went into the making o

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul

Waymo reportedly mulling a breakup with Uber

The contract between the two companies ends in May 2028, Uber told TechCrunch.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘Can EC do whatever it wants?’: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi
India

‘Can EC do whatever it wants?’: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi

Court questions EC’s assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against ‘large-scale’ deployment of govt. school staff for SIR drive in Delhi for July 28

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
India

Internet down, 18 metro stations shut, yet Jantar Mantar remains upbeat

Volunteers deployed at entry, exit gates to prevent overcrowding as thousands continue to turn up at the protest site; CJP warns of nationwide agitation if Pradhan is not removed in two days

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans
India

West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans

The State holds the largest share of mangrove cover in India, accounting for 42.45% of the national total with approximately 2,119.16 sq. km.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG
Sports

Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG

"She has committed three whereabouts failures in 12 months, and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team," a judo coach told PTI on conditions of anonymity

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?
Sports

The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?

The debate over the 57-year-old’s managerial legacy will not disappear anytime soon. Critics will argue that his caution prevented France from reaching even greater heights. His supporters will counter that his disciplin

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘How dare you threaten students?’: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories
India

‘How dare you threaten students?’: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Delhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks
India

Delhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Trump Says Iranians Getting "Very Serious" In Talks
World

Trump Says Iranians Getting "Very Serious" In Talks

President Donald Trump stated that he has not yet made a final decision regarding potential military strikes against Iran. He suggested that Iranian officials are becoming more engaged in diplomatic discussions with the United States.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk

Did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk

‘I focused on getting justice for the students and young people against whom FIRs have been registered. We saw what happened after the Ladakh incident on September 24, 2025: around 80 people were arrested and thrown in j

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
World

ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies allegations of engaging in an improper sexual relationship with a junior ICC staff member and seeking to stop her pursuing her complaint.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul

Volkswagen engineers charged with insider trading tied to Rivian joint venture

The indictment, which was unsealed Friday, alleges the Volkswagen engineers used confidential insider information to buy stock in Rivian.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Trump to Meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Bid to End War
Politics

Trump to Meet Ukraine’s Zelenskyy in Bid to End War

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with President Donald Trump early next week, according to a White House official, amid efforts to revive diplomatic talks to end the war with Russia.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Amid protests, NTA aims overhaul, goes on recruitment drive
India

Amid protests, NTA aims overhaul, goes on recruitment drive

NTA has advertised for vacancies in top-tier senior leadership roles and opened recruitment for young professionals via the UPSC Pratibha Setu portal

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Man, 30, Jailed For Life For Raping 18-Month-Old Cousin In UP: Cops
India

Man, 30, Jailed For Life For Raping 18-Month-Old Cousin In UP: Cops

A 30-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of his 18-month-old cousin. The verdict was delivered by a special POCSO court following a trial initiated by local law enforcement.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
11 naturopathy bibliographies released at KU event

11 naturopathy bibliographies released at KU event

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Kerala’s Kochi

Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Kerala’s Kochi

Left-leaning collective of writers and artists expresses solidarity with the ongoing student agitation in Delhi

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Liquor Shops To Shut By 8 PM In Delhi Over Weekend Amid CJP Protest
India

Liquor Shops To Shut By 8 PM In Delhi Over Weekend Amid CJP Protest

Liquor stores across the national capital will be required to shutter early this weekend due to ongoing demonstrations. Authorities issued the order following security concerns related to student-led protests scheduled throughout the city.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Bengaluru’s Church Street to host weekly busking sessions for independent musicians
India

Bengaluru’s Church Street to host weekly busking sessions for independent musicians

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
South Western Railway, Rotary partner to save 7.5 million litres of water annually at KSR Bengaluru station
India

South Western Railway, Rotary partner to save 7.5 million litres of water annually at KSR Bengaluru station

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Karnataka police chief directs adequate arrangements for protests across State
India

Karnataka police chief directs adequate arrangements for protests across State

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Technology

Meta just created a moderation nightmare for its smart glasses

Meta's smart glasses have been a PR headache for the company. Public backlash has been swift, and fierce; people are concerned about the erosion of privacy and expansion of surveillance. Some especially bad actors are us

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘Hold discussion on new accessibility structure for the disabled at Marina’
India

‘Hold discussion on new accessibility structure for the disabled at Marina’

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul