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Estée Lauder Notifies Employees Following Oracle E-Business Data Breach

The Estée Lauder Companies has disclosed that employee data was compromised following a cyberattack targeting Oracle's E-Business Suite (EBS), prompting the company to notify current and former employees whose informatio

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
‘Working with BJP’: AAP blames Congress after protest outside PM house

‘Working with BJP’: AAP blames Congress after protest outside PM house

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul

Amorepacific Plans Sale of Inner Beauty Manufacturing Plant to Improve Capital Efficiency

Amorepacific is seeking to sell its Anseong health supplement manufacturing plant as part of a broader business restructuring strategy focused on improving capital efficiency and strengthening its core beauty and inner b

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul

Lemme Faces New Class-Action Lawsuit Over GLP-1 Supplement Marketing Claims

Kourtney Kardashian Barker's wellness brand, Lemme, has been named in a new class-action lawsuit alleging that it made misleading marketing claims about the weight-loss benefits of its GLP-1 dietary supplement. The post

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul

UK OPSS Publishes New Cosmetic Product Safety Notification Data

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published new data from its Submit a Cosmetic Products Notification (SCPN) system, highlighting its ongoing oversight of cosmetic product safety and regulatory

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul

California Expands Chemical Restrictions on Nail Products and Cleaning Products

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has designated nail products containing more than 250 parts per million (ppm) of triphenyl phosphate (TPhP) as a priority product under the Safer Consumer Prod

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Markets decline in early trade on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks
Business

Markets decline in early trade on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks

Elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions have tempered risk appetite in the markets, according to an expert

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Living by the sun, losing to the rain: life in Marakkanam’s salt pans in T.N.
Technology

Living by the sun, losing to the rain: life in Marakkanam’s salt pans in T.N.

For salt pan workers, the weather forms the basis of their livelihood: long, hot days take a toll on their body but allow them to earn, while spells of rain offer relief but mean wages are lost. Climate change is making

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Rahul Gandhi’s detention to Centre’s outreach — where the CJP protest stands now

Rahul Gandhi’s detention to Centre’s outreach — where the CJP protest stands now

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
India Bought $5.14 Billion Russian Oil In June Despite Pressure. Here's Why
India

India Bought $5.14 Billion Russian Oil In June Despite Pressure. Here's Why

India imported $5.14 billion worth of Russian crude oil in June, despite ongoing geopolitical pressure to diversify its energy sources. The country continues to prioritize domestic energy security and economic feasibility amid global market fluctuations.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Telangana ACB raids 15 locations linked to DE of energy utility in disproportionate assets case
India

Telangana ACB raids 15 locations linked to DE of energy utility in disproportionate assets case

The raids are being carried out at the official’s residences, office premises and the houses of his relatives across the State

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
2 India-Bound Saudi Oil Tankers Make U-turns Amid Houthi Threats In Red Sea
India

2 India-Bound Saudi Oil Tankers Make U-turns Amid Houthi Threats In Red Sea

Two Saudi Arabian oil tankers destined for India have reversed their course in the Red Sea following increased security threats from Houthi rebels. This strategic detour signals further complications for global energy supply chains already strained by regional tensions.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
From Kharge's birthday to Rahul's sit-in: How Congress' unprecedented protest near PM Modi's residence unfolded
Politics

From Kharge's birthday to Rahul's sit-in: How Congress' unprecedented protest near PM Modi's residence unfolded

The protest was unprecedented in that no Leader of the Opposition has in recent times staged a protest on the high-security stretch – Lok Kalyan Marg, earlier known as Race Course Road – which houses the official residen

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
France Becomes First EU Nation To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15
India

France Becomes First EU Nation To Ban Social Media For Children Under 15

France has enacted a landmark law becoming the first European Union member state to ban social media access for children under the age of 15. The legislation also extends a full prohibition on mobile phone usage within high school premises.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
The Scientist Who Fasted 111 Days for the Ganga. What Changed After His Death?

The Scientist Who Fasted 111 Days for the Ganga. What Changed After His Death?

On the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, an 86-year-old man sat quietly with a glass of honey water beside him. Day after day, he refused food. Eventually, he gave up water too. Around him, the river flowed on — slower in

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Odisha CM attributes policy driven reforms to State being bracketed among top five performers by NITI Aayog
India

Odisha CM attributes policy driven reforms to State being bracketed among top five performers by NITI Aayog

The recognition validates Odisha’s sustained focus on governance reforms, ease of doing business, institutional efficiency and investor facilitation, he says

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Bihar BJP delegation meets ECI, complains about Prashant Kishor’s expenditure in Bankipur byelection

Bihar BJP delegation meets ECI, complains about Prashant Kishor’s expenditure in Bankipur byelection

The memorandum submitted by the BJP delegation raised concerns about the alleged violation of the prescribed election expenditure limit, spending funds through shell companies, and influencing voters through fake social

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
"You Won't Get Princess Treatment Here": Indian Woman's Reality Check On Life In US Divides Internet

"You Won't Get Princess Treatment Here": Indian Woman's Reality Check On Life In US Divides Internet

An Indian woman's viral video highlighting the harsh daily realities of living in the United States has sparked a heated debate across social media platforms. She warned potential immigrants that they would likely lose the 'princess treatment' and domestic support common in many Indian households.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
EnKash Introduces India's First Meal Card with UPI Payments

EnKash Introduces India's First Meal Card with UPI Payments

EnKash Introduces India's First Meal Card with UPI Payments

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Gene Solutions Showcases Global Evidence and Responsible Innovation in Prenatal and Women's Genomic Health at ISPD 2026

Gene Solutions Showcases Global Evidence and Responsible Innovation in Prenatal and Women's Genomic Health at ISPD 2026

Gene Solutions Showcases Global Evidence and Responsible Innovation in Prenatal and Women's Genomic Health at ISPD 2026

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Nagina MP Chandra Shekhar Azad continues protest in Parliament in support of students
India

Nagina MP Chandra Shekhar Azad continues protest in Parliament in support of students

“I didn’t witness the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, but the scenes that unfolded today certainly reminded me of that dark chapter in history”

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Tunnel Footage Shows What Messi Did After Argentina's Dressing Room Drama

Tunnel Footage Shows What Messi Did After Argentina's Dressing Room Drama

Extended video shows what happened after the Argentina dressing room chaos, right before the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
World

France passes law banning under-15s from social media

The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul
Class 3 Boy Sells Chocolates to Support His Family

Class 3 Boy Sells Chocolates to Support His Family

“If I don’t sell chocolates, my family won’t survive.” 💔 While most children his age spend their evenings playing, Shubhankar Giri, a Class 3 student, walks through crowded train compartments selling chocolates to suppo

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 22 Jul