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Reliance Retail bets on JioMart scale to drive margins, growth
Business

Reliance Retail bets on JioMart scale to drive margins, growth

Reliance Retail plans disciplined expansion of JioMart’s dark-store network, betting on higher order density and private labels to improve margins as competition in quick commerce intensifies.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
"We Don't Want Them": Trump Set To Replace Immigrant Truckers With Veterans
India

"We Don't Want Them": Trump Set To Replace Immigrant Truckers With Veterans

Addressing the military investment summit, Trump said his administration was preparing to take what he called "historic action" against undocumented truck drivers.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Reliance tops estimates as petrochemicals business stands firm in a turbulent first quarter
Business

Reliance tops estimates as petrochemicals business stands firm in a turbulent first quarter

Reliance Industries' earnings beat came despite expectations that geopolitical tensions and volatile energy markets would weigh on Reliance’s flagship oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business, which contributes more than half of

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
How Is Bangladesh's PM Dealing With Student Protests
World

How Is Bangladesh's PM Dealing With Student Protests

The administration under Tarique Rahman is prioritizing a non-confrontational approach toward the ongoing student demonstrations. The government aims to maintain a positive public image by avoiding direct clashes with the youth population.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off
Technology

India’s first private orbital rocket Vikram-1 set for lift-off

Vikram-1’s flight sequence, from lift-off to orbit injection, will cover 14 phases, and the total duration of the flight will be 15.46 minutes

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Reliance Retail Q1 net profit down 14%; FMCG revenue doubles
Business

Reliance Retail Q1 net profit down 14%; FMCG revenue doubles

Reliance Retail said it will focus on Jiomart as a key lever for growth in the next four quarters

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
JSW Steel Q1 profit, revenue beat estimates on higher prices, strong demand
Business

JSW Steel Q1 profit, revenue beat estimates on higher prices, strong demand

The Sajjan Jindal-led company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,651 crore for the first quarter of FY27, up from ₹2,184 crore a year earlier, according to an exchange filing on Friday. The profit exceeded the ₹3,1

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Middle East On Boil Again? Iran Threatens "Zero Hour", Trump Deploys Planes
World

Middle East On Boil Again? Iran Threatens "Zero Hour", Trump Deploys Planes

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following reports of potential military action against Iranian infrastructure. President Donald Trump convened with senior officials to evaluate tactical options including strikes on power and nuclear facilities.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Technology

Apple Music is getting a price hike

Apple Music is more expensive now. In the US, an individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, a $1 bump up from the previous $10.99 price. A family plan now costs $19.99 per month, up from $16.99, and a student plan costs

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Technology

Asus’ top-end 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is $400 off

The Asus ROG Swift 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor has almost everything I want in a high-end gaming monitor, most notably a QD-OLED panel for inky black levels and vivid colors that go beyond what’s possible on an LCD

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Woman Surprises Father With Bike On His 50th Birthday, Emotional Video Viral

Woman Surprises Father With Bike On His 50th Birthday, Emotional Video Viral

A daughter surprises her father with a new motorcycle for his 50th birthday, captured in a viral Instagram video.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Jude Bellingham Shares Team Bus Driver's Emotional Letter After WC Heartbreak

Jude Bellingham Shares Team Bus Driver's Emotional Letter After WC Heartbreak

England midfielder Jude Bellingham on Friday wrote an emotional note on social media. Along with it, the player also shared a letter he received from the team's bus driver.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Telangana police’s fight against Telugu film piracy
Technology

Telangana police’s fight against Telugu film piracy

Following an MoU between the Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce and Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, a systematic crackdown on piracy has led to key arrests and protected new Telugu releases from widespread online leaks

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
How New Zealand is protecting some of the world’s rarest wildlife
Technology

How New Zealand is protecting some of the world’s rarest wildlife

From kiwi and kākāpō to glow worms and little blue penguins, discover how Māori communities, scientists and conservationists are working together to protect New Zealand’s extraordinary endemic wildlife

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
UK Nationalises British Steel, Takes Control From China's Jingye
India

UK Nationalises British Steel, Takes Control From China's Jingye

The country's last factory that can make steel from scratch faced imminent closure last year after Jingye said the plant in Scunthorpe, northern England, was no longer financially viable.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
"Trying To Find New Purpose": Parents Of Boy Killed In Mumbai Tree Collapse
India

"Trying To Find New Purpose": Parents Of Boy Killed In Mumbai Tree Collapse

Speaking to NDTV's Shiv Aroor on Friday, Gaurav and Juhi Srivastav described how their daily existence had revolved around their only son.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
World

EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

Under the proposals, the EU plans to relax its emissions trading system to give companies more time to reduce their carbon output.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Secret Service 'Fed Up' With Vance Family's Last-Minute Travel Demands: Report

Secret Service 'Fed Up' With Vance Family's Last-Minute Travel Demands: Report

One incident that particularly angered agents involved a request to fly JD Vance and his young son across Washington aboard Marine Two for a golf lesson.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Linda Noskova: the calm warrior with heavy artillery
Sports

Linda Noskova: the calm warrior with heavy artillery

The 21-year-old possesses the all-court game and emotional resilience to thrive on the biggest stage. But the new World No. 7 will also have a target on her back after Wimbledon. How she handles the pressures of success

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
World

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Middle East On Boil Again? Iran Threatens "Zero Hour", Trump Deploys Planes

Middle East On Boil Again? Iran Threatens "Zero Hour", Trump Deploys Planes

The IRGC Navy Command has said in a statement that the movement and military equipment of the US forces are "under the surveillance" of the Islamic Republic's naval units.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
Not Okay To Call Someone 'Second-Class' Passenger: Supreme Court To Railways
India

Not Okay To Call Someone 'Second-Class' Passenger: Supreme Court To Railways

The Supreme Court of India has criticized the Indian Railways for the use of the term 'second-class' passenger, labeling it offensive to constitutional values. The court emphasized that such terminology reflects a history of class divisions that is inconsistent with modern democratic principles.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
No NDA Entry Without Merger: Sources On BJP's Plan For Sharad Pawar's NCP
India

No NDA Entry Without Merger: Sources On BJP's Plan For Sharad Pawar's NCP

The Bharatiya Janata Party has reportedly set a firm condition requiring the Sharad Pawar-led NCP faction to merge with Ajit Pawar's camp before considering any NDA alliance. This strategy aims to solidify the ruling coalition's internal structure and eliminate political ambiguity ahead of upcoming

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul
PM Modi's "Vande Mataram" Message Set To Fly Into Space Tomorrow
India

PM Modi's "Vande Mataram" Message Set To Fly Into Space Tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's written tribute to the 'Vande Mataram' spirit is scheduled to launch aboard a private Indian rocket. The mission serves as a major milestone for the domestic aerospace industry and its growing lunar and orbital ambitions.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 17 Jul