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Court Junks Plea For Anti-Terror Agency Probe In July 20 Parliament March
India

Court Junks Plea For Anti-Terror Agency Probe In July 20 Parliament March

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation seeking a probe by the National Investigation Agency into the Parliament security breach. The court emphasized that the authority to transfer cases to specialized agencies lies with the central government rather than the judiciary.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Gen Z Volunteers Clean Up Jantar Mantar, Showing Civic Sense Starts With Action

Gen Z Volunteers Clean Up Jantar Mantar, Showing Civic Sense Starts With Action

The protests, led by thousands of NEET UG aspirants and students seeking greater transparency and accountability in medical entrance examinations, have drawn large crowds to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the past few days.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
World

South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
The premium grocery business has burned retailers. This ex-Metro chief knows why.
Business

The premium grocery business has burned retailers. This ex-Metro chief knows why.

Arvind Mediratta, who previously served as CEO of the India arm of Metro A.G, launched Fresh Terra, betting on premium grocery retail, a concept that Reliance, Godrej, and the Goenkas have tried their hand at.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Indian Athlete Suspended By National Anti-Doping Body, Set To Miss CWG 2026

Indian Athlete Suspended By National Anti-Doping Body, Set To Miss CWG 2026

Birmingham Commonwealth Games silver-medallist judoka Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from the ongoing Glasgow edition after being handed a provisional suspension by NADA for three whereabouts failures...

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
"Can't Let This Go On Like This": Top Court To Centre On NEET Paper Leak Row

"Can't Let This Go On Like This": Top Court To Centre On NEET Paper Leak Row

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe, while hearing the NEET paper leaks issue, told the Centre that they would be monitoring the issue "very closely".

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
"Can't Let This Go On Like This": Supreme Court To Centre On NEET Paper Leak Row
India

"Can't Let This Go On Like This": Supreme Court To Centre On NEET Paper Leak Row

The Supreme Court of India told the Centre it plans to monitor the NEET paper leak investigation very closely to ensure accountability. A bench emphasized that the integrity of the examination process must be maintained following widespread concerns from students.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Gulzar celebrates the city that welcomed him as a teenager in new book ‘Aamchi Mumbai’

Gulzar celebrates the city that welcomed him as a teenager in new book ‘Aamchi Mumbai’

The veteran poet-lyricist revisits his early years in Mumbai, reflecting on the city that shaped his life and creative journey

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity
Lifestyle

How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity

India’s property market embraces durable assets, smarter construction and stronger long-term performance

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
2 Doctors Drown While Trying To Retrieve Phone From Jharkand Lake
India

2 Doctors Drown While Trying To Retrieve Phone From Jharkand Lake

Two young medical professionals tragically lost their lives during an outing at a Jharkhand reservoir while attempting to recover a lost mobile device. The incident occurred at the Dimna Dam in Jamshedpur after one doctor entered the water and the second attempted a rescue.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Instagram To Ban Creepy POV Videos Shot With Meta Glasses
India

Instagram To Ban Creepy POV Videos Shot With Meta Glasses

Instagram is implementing a ban on point-of-view videos filmed with smart glasses that are deemed exploitative or harassing. The move marks a significant policy shift aimed at curbing invasive content captured through Meta's wearable technology.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
U.S. strikes Iran and Bahrain; warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate
India

U.S. strikes Iran and Bahrain; warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate

The Gulf states have come under frequent fire over the past week as the U.S. and Iran exchange escalating strikes in fighting

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers

FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers

FDA scientists said they could find little data on the effectiveness of peptides for proposed medical uses like ulcerative colitis, wound healing and opioid addiction

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Delhi HC declines interim injunction against OpenAI in ANI copyright suit
India

Delhi HC declines interim injunction against OpenAI in ANI copyright suit

OpenAI’s act of storing ANI’s literary works for training its Large Language Models, prima facie, did not amount to copyright infringement, says judge

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Kerala govt forms high-level panel to draft Sidharthan Anti-Ragging and Student Welfare Act

Kerala govt forms high-level panel to draft Sidharthan Anti-Ragging and Student Welfare Act

Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair to chair the committee constituted by Home Department

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes meeting with Karnataka counterpart D.K. Shivakumar over Cauvery

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay proposes meeting with Karnataka counterpart D.K. Shivakumar over Cauvery

Even after accounting for the deficient rainfall during the current Southwest monsoon, Tamil Nadu is estimated to be entitled to receive at least three thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft.) more, according to a represent

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘Chennai Love Story’ movie review: Sri Gouri Priya is terrific in a film that loses steam midway

‘Chennai Love Story’ movie review: Sri Gouri Priya is terrific in a film that loses steam midway

Director Ravi Namburii and writer-producer Sai Rajesh’s emotional narrative gets off to a great start, only to squander its potential

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Grand Egyptian Museum's Architects To Build Startup Museum In Bengaluru
India

Grand Egyptian Museum's Architects To Build Startup Museum In Bengaluru

The architectural firm behind the Grand Egyptian Museum has been selected to design a new startup museum in Bengaluru. The facility will be overseen by the Karnataka Technology Innovation Museum Foundation to showcase the city's entrepreneurial growth.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ series review: Kay Kay Menon struggles to score in this facile school of mess

‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ series review: Kay Kay Menon struggles to score in this facile school of mess

Spread into seven short episodes, the series stretches its runtime on occasion with repetitive jokes, and its perpetual reliance on silliness to make a point doesn’t quite lead to a fruitful whole

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Supreme Court bars posting, uploading court proceedings on social media without prior permission
India

Supreme Court bars posting, uploading court proceedings on social media without prior permission

Senior advocate Vikas Singh, appearing for the petitioner, highlighted the misuse of videos of court proceedings on social media and other digital platforms

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Trisha Krishnan's Mother Praises Jana Nayagan, Says Vijay Will Be Missed

Trisha Krishnan's Mother Praises Jana Nayagan, Says Vijay Will Be Missed

Uma Krishnan said she and Trisha enjoyed the film but admitted she feels sad that Vijay is stepping away from movies

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: Analysis
Technology

Almost all countries overuse antibiotics, contributing to drug resistance: Analysis

60% of the countries were found to be still using antibiotics that WHO considers should no longer be prescribed

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ gets release date; first look teaser unveiled

‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ gets release date; first look teaser unveiled

‘Avatar: Seven Havens’ is the third original series in the popular fantasy franchise and tells the story of a young Earthbender, Pavi, who discovers she’s the new Avatar in a world that is coming to terms with newer deva

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul
OG Sita Dipika Chikhalia Reacts To Sai Pallavi's Casting In Ramayana

OG Sita Dipika Chikhalia Reacts To Sai Pallavi's Casting In Ramayana

Produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana will be released in two parts, with the first arriving this Diwali and the second during Diwali next year.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 24 Jul