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China’s AI models have Trump’s AI world at war with itself

This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Over the weekend, several current and former advisors to President Donald Trump on

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul

Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger

The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Police recommend suspension of 2,747 driving licences for traffic offences in Puducherry
India

Police recommend suspension of 2,747 driving licences for traffic offences in Puducherry

During the drive held from January to June, the police have registered cases against persons involved in rash and dangerous driving under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Sports

U Mumba TT crowned UTT Juniors champion

The triumph was built around the impressive performances of top draft pick Ahona Ray and a promising youngster, Somdev Sengupta

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Police outnumbered, taken aback by number of protesters who reached Parliament’s doorstep
India

Police outnumbered, taken aback by number of protesters who reached Parliament’s doorstep

Sensing a surge in the crowd, the government made the first outreach to CJP on Sunday evening; the crowd had gathered based on a call given by the online youth group, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), to march to Parliament d

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
India

‘Veera Vasantharayar Mandapam renovation to be over before consecration’

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Opinion

Letters to The Editor — July 21, 2026

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Canada-India defence collaboration for a secure future
Opinion

Canada-India defence collaboration for a secure future

Shared interests drive Canada and India toward a stronger strategic defence partnership

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Russia-Ukraine war: 4 Indian sailors among 10 killed as missile hits ship

Russia-Ukraine war: 4 Indian sailors among 10 killed as missile hits ship

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Reclaiming footpaths, taking cities back from cars
Opinion

Reclaiming footpaths, taking cities back from cars

Safe, accessible footpaths are a test of governance, revealing whether India’s cities truly serve their people

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Technology

Judge pauses Paramount’s attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery

A judge partially granted the request from a dozen state attorneys general to temporarily place the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery on hold, as reported by Variety and Reuters. US District Jud

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two during settler attack
World

Palestinians say Israeli forces kill two during settler attack

Violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has surged since the outbreak of the Gaza war, with rights groups and the UN reporting near-daily attacks by Israeli settlers

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Why inflation is rising in India
Business

Why inflation is rising in India

India’s recent inflation surge has been driven mainly by higher fuel costs and food price pressures rather than excess demand; food inflation stems largely from supply shocks such as poor monsoons, while rising oil price

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
It was a rewarding experience as a captain: Shubhang
Sports

It was a rewarding experience as a captain: Shubhang

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
IndiGo to place order for over 1,000 aircraft engines with CFM International
Business

IndiGo to place order for over 1,000 aircraft engines with CFM International

The LEAP engine's industry-leading proven reliability makes it the ideal choice to support our scale, operational resilience and sustainability ambitions, IndiGo CEO Designate Willie Walsh said

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
'He Has Shut Everybody Up': Ravi Shastri On Rohit Sharma's Retirement Speculation

'He Has Shut Everybody Up': Ravi Shastri On Rohit Sharma's Retirement Speculation

The former India head coach praised Rohit Sharma's century against England, saying the veteran opener had answered his critics with the bat.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
World

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Opinion

Accommodating dissent: on the TVK government’s actions

Using criminal law to protect reputation of rulers is condemnable

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains
Technology

How magnetic levitation lifts and propels high-speed maglev trains

Maglev trains use powerful magnetic fields to move above the track without wheels, eliminating rolling friction, enabling speeds of over 400 km/hr; however, the technology requires dedicated guideways with precision engi

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal
World

Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of injuring Filipino sailor in disputed shoal

Chinese and Philippines authorities are blaming each other for a row on Monday between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Jewellery Sold On Amazon, TikTok Shop Contains Toxic Metal Linked To Cancer, Report Finds
World

Jewellery Sold On Amazon, TikTok Shop Contains Toxic Metal Linked To Cancer, Report Finds

Independent testing has identified high levels of cadmium and other toxic metals in jewelry sold through major online platforms including Amazon and TikTok Shop. These substances are linked to severe long-term health risks including cancer and organ damage.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Harmanpreet finding it tough, says Edulji who calls for split-captaincy
Sports

Harmanpreet finding it tough, says Edulji who calls for split-captaincy

The former India skipper feels it’s time to hand over the captaincy to Smriti in the white-ball formats

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Ultimate Table Tennis | Sathiyan stars to keep Delhi’s semifinal hopes alive
Sports

Ultimate Table Tennis | Sathiyan stars to keep Delhi’s semifinal hopes alive

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
All Workers Trapped In Sikkim Tunnel Rescued After Massive Operation
India

All Workers Trapped In Sikkim Tunnel Rescued After Massive Operation

All construction workers trapped inside the Samardung tunnel in Sikkim have been successfully rescued following an intensive emergency operation. The incident occurred at the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project site where workers became stranded during construction progress.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul