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Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy users must save cards separately for Instamart
Business

Mint Explainer | Why Swiggy users must save cards separately for Instamart

Instamart now requires a separate saved card from Swiggy’s food app. What does this mean for users? Mint explains

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Hyderabad Cracks Down On Food Safety Violations, 6 Establishments Face Action
India

Hyderabad Cracks Down On Food Safety Violations, 6 Establishments Face Action

Authorities in Hyderabad have initiated legal action against six food establishments following a series of inspections focused on hygiene and safety standards. The crackdown is part of a broader government initiative to eliminate food adulteration and ensure public health compliance across the city.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
A Yo-Yo Monsoon In India Is Threatening Crops And Power Grid
India

A Yo-Yo Monsoon In India Is Threatening Crops And Power Grid

Erratic monsoon patterns driven by El Niño and global warming are disrupting India's agricultural sector and straining the national power grid. The fluctuating rainfall is impacting crop sowing cycles and rural incomes while simultaneously driving up demand for electricity.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Family Shelters Street Dog And Newborn Puppies From Rain, Video Melts Hearts

Family Shelters Street Dog And Newborn Puppies From Rain, Video Melts Hearts

A heartwarming video of a family providing shelter to a stray dog and her newborn puppies during a heavy rainstorm has gone viral online. The footage captures the family's gentle efforts to relocate the animals from the elements to a secure, dry area.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Yuvraj Hits Bullseye Over Rohit, Kohli's Future. Makes Big Appeal To BCCI

Yuvraj Hits Bullseye Over Rohit, Kohli's Future. Makes Big Appeal To BCCI

Yuvraj Singh also went on to explain that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli deserve respect for everything they have done for Indian cricket.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Wangchuk’s ultimatum, lathicharge, talks with centre: A timeline of CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march

Wangchuk’s ultimatum, lathicharge, talks with centre: A timeline of CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
ISL star swaps jersey for writer’s pen in maiden travelogue
India

ISL star swaps jersey for writer’s pen in maiden travelogue

Oru Panthukalikkarante Indian Yathrakal, which features a cover unveiled by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on July 17, chronicles the experiences of celebrated footballer C.K. Vineeth’s 63-day solo expedition acros

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Loco pilots want action dropped against motorman
India

Loco pilots want action dropped against motorman

They say he averted a potential disaster caused by signal failure and cannot be held “blameworthy”

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Ken-Betwa protest: Why are tribals opposing the river-linking project | Explained
India

Ken-Betwa protest: Why are tribals opposing the river-linking project | Explained

From rehabilitation and compensation to environmental concerns, here’s what is driving the protests against the Ken-Betwa river-linking project

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Monsoon 2026 Fifth Driest In 126 Years As Bihar, Kerala, Telangana Bear The Brunt

Monsoon 2026 Fifth Driest In 126 Years As Bihar, Kerala, Telangana Bear The Brunt

60% of districts in India face rain deficit, but SBI Research says food prices unlikely to spike.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Team Trump Explores New Deportation Path In 'Alien Terrorist Removal' Court
World

Team Trump Explores New Deportation Path In 'Alien Terrorist Removal' Court

The Trump administration is pursuing a strategy to utilize the secretive Alien Terrorist Removal Court for expedited deportations. This legal mechanism would allow the government to remove individuals linked to terrorism while keeping classified evidence hidden from the defense and the public.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage
Science

India’s green transition is missing long-duration energy storage

The longer the time over which a technology discharges energy, the better its economics. At the same time, storing more energy also costs more. So for discharge durations beyond six hours, short-duration energy storage s

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul

An ordinary laptop solved a problem thought to require a quantum computer

A quantum problem once described as impossible for classical computers has now been solved using relatively modest hardware. Researchers used tensor networks to compress the overwhelming wave function created by hundreds

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
New Air Force One To Be "Maxed Out" Amid Security Concerns: Donald Trump
World

New Air Force One To Be "Maxed Out" Amid Security Concerns: Donald Trump

President Donald Trump has ordered a comprehensive security overhaul for a new presidential aircraft originally gifted by Qatar. The grounding follows reports of potential vulnerabilities in the jet's existing anti-missile defense systems and communication suites.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
200 Made-In-India Coaches To Give Boost To Bangladesh Railways
World

200 Made-In-India Coaches To Give Boost To Bangladesh Railways

Bangladesh is set to procure 200 broad-gauge passenger coaches from India in a deal worth over Rs 915 crore. The project aims to modernize the country's rail infrastructure with all deliveries expected to be completed by late 2027.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
‘Not speaking of a 56-year-old young man’: PM Modi’s veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi

‘Not speaking of a 56-year-old young man’: PM Modi’s veiled dig at Rahul Gandhi

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Tamil Nadu police arrest DMK legislator for speech ‘threatening’ CM Vijay

Tamil Nadu police arrest DMK legislator for speech ‘threatening’ CM Vijay

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Assam floods halt train services: Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

Assam floods halt train services: Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul

Disagreement in NDA? Bihar’s Model Schools to be painted saffron, JD(U) raises concerns

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Canada Defies UN Advice, Bans Visitors From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak
India

Canada Defies UN Advice, Bans Visitors From Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Canadian government has implemented a ban on visitors traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo as the country battles a significant Ebola outbreak. The policy decision marks a direct rejection of international protocols established to manage global health emergencies.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Why Sterling Holidays is moving beyond holiday memberships before its standalone listing
Business

Why Sterling Holidays is moving beyond holiday memberships before its standalone listing

Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd, part of Thomas Cook India, has halted new vacation memberships to concentrate on hotel operations and expand its properties. The firm plans to grow its portfolio to over 95 resorts, boosting

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Why understanding psychometabolic links may be crucial to combating India’s diabetes and mental health epidemic
Technology

Why understanding psychometabolic links may be crucial to combating India’s diabetes and mental health epidemic

Mental health conditions can precipitate diabetes, while poorly-managed diabetes can exacerbate psychological distress. To deliver optimal patient outcomes, a collaborative partnership between endocrinologists and mental

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
"That's What I've Been Told": Rohit Ends Speculations In Explosive Interview

"That's What I've Been Told": Rohit Ends Speculations In Explosive Interview

Rohit Sharma has shrugged off the speculations of his international retirement in an interview with the BCCI following India's ODI series loss to England.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul
Congress accuses PM Modi of sidestepping key issues ahead of Parliament session: ‘Usual litany of platitudes’
Politics

Congress accuses PM Modi of sidestepping key issues ahead of Parliament session: ‘Usual litany of platitudes’

In a post on X, Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Prime Minister 'started off the Monsoon Session of Parliament with his usual litany of platitudes' but failed to mention sever

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 20 Jul