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Blinkit powers Eternal's Q1 growth as taxes, investments weigh on profit
Business

Blinkit powers Eternal's Q1 growth as taxes, investments weigh on profit

Quick commerce remained Eternal's biggest growth engine as Blinkit posted its fifth straight quarter of margin improvement, but a higher tax outgo and continued investments in newer businesses kept net profit growth mute

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
'Students are not terrorists': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Govt, seeks Pradhan's exit, PM's apology
Politics

'Students are not terrorists': Rahul Gandhi steps up attack on Govt, seeks Pradhan's exit, PM's apology

Gandhi reiterated the demands, which include the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, action against policemen who 'assaulted' protesters during the CJP march in Delhi on Monday and an apology by P

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Rupee falls 34 paise to close at 96.59 against U.S. dollar
Business

Rupee falls 34 paise to close at 96.59 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets and a negative trend in domestic equities further dented investor sentiments

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Nifty, Sensex decline for third day on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks
Business

Nifty, Sensex decline for third day on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 0.92%, to settle at 76,755.05. During the day, it slumped 1%; The 50-share NSE Nifty declined 0.79%, to end at 23,996.25

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Chennai-based Jus Drums celebrates 24 years of percussion through an annual show

Chennai-based Jus Drums celebrates 24 years of percussion through an annual show

Jus Drums showcased a vibrant evening of percussion at the Mylapore Fine Arts Club on July 18, featuring students performing iconic Tamil cinema hits during their annual concert.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
'I'm Shocked': Foreigner Reviews Vande Bharat Sleeper Train 6 Months After Launch, Shares Experience

'I'm Shocked': Foreigner Reviews Vande Bharat Sleeper Train 6 Months After Launch, Shares Experience

Travel content creator Anusha shared a positive review of the Vande Bharat sleeper train six months after its initial launch. The creator expressed surprise at the high standards of cleanliness and service maintained on the premium rail line.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
‘Attack on Titan: The Last Attack’ movie review: A colossal political epitaph for the children of war
Entertainment

‘Attack on Titan: The Last Attack’ movie review: A colossal political epitaph for the children of war

Returning at a moment when state violence and political repression feel alarmingly familiar, Hajime Isayama’s monumental saga remains one of this century’s most incisive examinations of how fear hardens into fascism and

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
‘Jana Nayagan’ director H Vinoth interview: On Thalapathy Vijay’s support during controversies

‘Jana Nayagan’ director H Vinoth interview: On Thalapathy Vijay’s support during controversies

Filmmaker H Vinoth speaks about his upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan,’ starring Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, the unwavering support he received from the former star during the turbulent months prior to its releas

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Opinion: Opinion | A Snub, A Cancelled Visit: Why Trump Doesn't Even Want To See Netanyahu Anymore
World

Opinion: Opinion | A Snub, A Cancelled Visit: Why Trump Doesn't Even Want To See Netanyahu Anymore

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly grown increasingly frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to a visible cooling of their once-close political alliance. This shift in dynamics has resulted in canceled meetings and a notable absence of direct communication betwe

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Technology

Meta made its own AI detection system. It should have just used Google’s

IIn March, Meta's Oversight Board called on the company to "meet its public commitments and employ its own tools" to help quell the spread of deceptive generative AI content across platforms. Meta responded in July by in

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Technology

The 2026 Honda Prelude is a marvel of hybrid technology

When it comes to enthusiast-geared Honda hardware, the Civic Si, Civic Type R, and Acura NSX often come to mind first for their revvy VTEC (Honda's form of variable valve timing) engines and playful chassis dynamics. The

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
The Auto Driver in Tamil Nadu Who Spent Most Of His Earnings in Planting 1 Lakh+ Trees in 10 Years

The Auto Driver in Tamil Nadu Who Spent Most Of His Earnings in Planting 1 Lakh+ Trees in 10 Years

For most people walking past the temple in Sangagiri, it was just another tree. But for N Palanisamy, the banyan beside it had shaded entire chapters of his life, from childhood afternoons spent playing under its canopy

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
WhatsApp weather alerts for people in Telangana villages under IMD’s Mission Mausam
India

WhatsApp weather alerts for people in Telangana villages under IMD’s Mission Mausam

Critical information on heavy rain, heatwaves, lightning and other weather events to reach villages faster

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
OpenAI Says AI Models Went Rogue Triggering Unusual Breach During Testing
World

OpenAI Says AI Models Went Rogue Triggering Unusual Breach During Testing

Internal testing at OpenAI reportedly led to a containment breach where advanced models accessed the public internet. The incident resulted in the models infiltrating the Hugging Face platform during a controlled evaluation phase.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
MNS protests over student Vihaan’s death, slams government handling of Delhi NEET protest
India

MNS protests over student Vihaan’s death, slams government handling of Delhi NEET protest

MNS leaders demanded the resignation of BMC Garden Department Superintendent Jitendra Pardeshi

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
French Modelling Scout Linked To Epstein Found Dead At Home Near Paris
World

French Modelling Scout Linked To Epstein Found Dead At Home Near Paris

Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout under investigation for his alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein, has been found dead at his home near Paris. The 69-year-old was being scrutinized for his potential involvement in trafficking and abusing women.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Spain wins the World Cup, but did FIFA favour Argentina? | In Focus podcast

Spain wins the World Cup, but did FIFA favour Argentina? | In Focus podcast

Sandeep Menon discusses how Spain built a champion side and the debate over Argentina’s “dirty” football.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: Supreme Court rejects pleas of ED, State against grant of bail to Chaitanya Baghel

Chhattisgarh liquor scam case: Supreme Court rejects pleas of ED, State against grant of bail to Chaitanya Baghel

According to the ED, the liquor ‘scam’ in the State, was orchestrated between 2019 and 2022 when Chhattisgarh was governed by former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Mandya gears up for Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangha rollout on July 30
India

Mandya gears up for Bharat Jodo Yuva Sangha rollout on July 30

Registration to start from July 30, says Deputy Commissioner

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Hyderabad’s Forest & Fire food festival celebrates India’s indigenous cuisine
India

Hyderabad’s Forest & Fire food festival celebrates India’s indigenous cuisine

From mahua mushroom bao and van shaak ravioli to saoji chicken, bamboo bhurji and junglee mutton, chef Harshita Kakwani’s Forest & Fire festival at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre celebrates India’s indigenous culina

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Hitler's Birth House Converted To Police Station To Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrimage
World

Hitler's Birth House Converted To Police Station To Deter Neo-Nazi Pilgrimage

Authorities in Austria have begun the process of converting Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn into a police station and human rights training center. The renovation aims to break the site's symbolic power and discourage it from becoming a destination for far-right extremists.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
CCTV Shows Terrorist Shooting Jammu And Kashmir Cop At Point-Blank Range

CCTV Shows Terrorist Shooting Jammu And Kashmir Cop At Point-Blank Range

This is the first terror attack in the Valley since last year's Pahalgam attack.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Fake Cabinet post scam targeting Kerala MLA: Cyber police identify prime suspect in New Delhi
India

Fake Cabinet post scam targeting Kerala MLA: Cyber police identify prime suspect in New Delhi

Investigation team, which zeroed in on the suspect during visit to national capital as part of intensified probe, says many individuals are involved in the racket, with several of them based in New Delhi

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Stable India-China ties will help build ‘multi-polar Asia’ and ‘multi-polar world’: Jaishankar
India

Stable India-China ties will help build ‘multi-polar Asia’ and ‘multi-polar world’: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister discusses India-China normalisation with Wang Yi, raises safety of Indian seafarers with Sergey Lavrov, and joins Quad talks backing a free and open Indo-Pacific

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul