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China economic growth falls sharply, missing target

Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
"Defeat Hard To Take": France President As Spain March Into World Cup Final

"Defeat Hard To Take": France President As Spain March Into World Cup Final

Macron congratulated Spain for securing qualification for the second time in the World Cup Final while highlighting the potential of the French squad and backing the team's future prospects.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Synthetic Milk Made With Detergent Powder: Shocking Scam Exposed

Synthetic Milk Made With Detergent Powder: Shocking Scam Exposed

Officials suspect over 2.3 crore litres of toxic adulterated milk may have entered Maharashtra's market, raising serious health concerns.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Musk May Have Broken Wisconsin Election Law By Offering $1 Million To Voters
World

Musk May Have Broken Wisconsin Election Law By Offering $1 Million To Voters

A bipartisan Wisconsin panel found that Elon Musk may have violated state election laws by offering $1 million payments to voters during the 2025 Supreme Court race.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
No Turning Back The Clock? US House Passes Daylight Saving Time Bill
World

No Turning Back The Clock? US House Passes Daylight Saving Time Bill

Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne
World

Japan Faces Deep Royal Crisis As Rules Block Women From The Throne

Japan has had eight reigning empresses throughout its history, but a law introduced in 1889 formally barred women from ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
'Death Row Can Be Revised': Bangladesh 'Welcomes' Sheikh Hasina's Return Plan
World

'Death Row Can Be Revised': Bangladesh 'Welcomes' Sheikh Hasina's Return Plan

Last week, sources close to Hasina said she was preparing to voluntarily return to Dhaka by the end of this year to revive her Awami League party.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
OpenAI's First Device To Be Movable, Screenless Speaker To Challenge Apple
World

OpenAI's First Device To Be Movable, Screenless Speaker To Challenge Apple

OpenAI is developing a movable, screen-free AI speaker as its first hardware product, positioning it to rival Apple amid an ongoing trade secret lawsuit

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Why Congress keeps its distance as INDIA bloc allies back CJP protest
Politics

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Why Congress keeps its distance as INDIA bloc allies back CJP protest

Several opposition leaders—including Arvind Kejriwal, Uddhav Thackeray and Mamata Banerjee—have extended their support to Wangchuk, with most urging him to end his fast.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Centre bans paraquat dichloride, a herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide and accidental deaths
Technology

Centre bans paraquat dichloride, a herbicide linked to thousands of self-harm, homicide and accidental deaths

India joins the long list of over 70 countries that have banned the toxic herbicide which has no antidote

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
How the Gaganyaan crew module is built to survive
Technology

How the Gaganyaan crew module is built to survive

What happens to the crew and service modules during descent?

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Decoding the tech tools streamlining our health systems
Technology

Decoding the tech tools streamlining our health systems

The systems that are gaining real adoption are the ones that are transparent about what they do, that keep the doctor in charge of every decision, and that treat a patient’s information with the seriousness it deserves

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
World

Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war

The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
"Immense disappointment": Mbappe Devastated After France's World Cup Exit

"Immense disappointment": Mbappe Devastated After France's World Cup Exit

Kylian Mbappe rued the end of France's World Cup dream on Tuesday, blaming tactical and technical blunders for his side's 2-0 semi-final defeat to France.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Man Compares Corporate Life With Mountains, Says Environment Shapes Mindset

Man Compares Corporate Life With Mountains, Says Environment Shapes Mindset

He said the observations were based on his own experience after spending four months in the small mountain town that he now calls home.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Centre Expands PM Internship Scheme: How Aspirants, Businesses Will Benefit
India

Centre Expands PM Internship Scheme: How Aspirants, Businesses Will Benefit

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to one crore young people over five years in India's leading companies.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
What Is Pickaxe Mountain And Why Donald Trump Wants To "Take It Out"
India

What Is Pickaxe Mountain And Why Donald Trump Wants To "Take It Out"

Pickaxe Mountain is located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility and is regarded as one of the country's most heavily fortified nuclear-related sites.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Relief For India, China As US Eases 500% Russian Oil Tariff Threat
India

Relief For India, China As US Eases 500% Russian Oil Tariff Threat

The updated version also allows an exception for countries that import less than 15 per cent of Russia's natural gas exports and are taking significant steps to reduce those imports, which could exempt Japan, France, Hun

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
IBM Stocks Slide Most In 58 Years Over CEO Arvind Krishna's "We Faltered On AI" Remark
India

IBM Stocks Slide Most In 58 Years Over CEO Arvind Krishna's "We Faltered On AI" Remark

IBM Stock Crash: IBM said its revenue for the three months ending in June rose just one per cent to $17.2 billion.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Can AI moderate social media content? Here’s why it falls short
Technology

Can AI moderate social media content? Here’s why it falls short

Meta has spent years telling the public that better automation and more advanced models will make its platforms safer. But a detection system only catches what it’s been built to catch.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Pune Bizman Murder: What Will It Take To Prove Siya Goyal's Alleged Involvement?

Pune Bizman Murder: What Will It Take To Prove Siya Goyal's Alleged Involvement?

With no eyewitnesses to the killing, the case hinges on police piecing together mobile records, CCTV footage, location data and forensic reports into an unbroken chain of evidence.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
SRK's Mannat: How A Rs 18 Crore Dream Home Became A Rs 300 Crore Mumbai Landmark

SRK's Mannat: How A Rs 18 Crore Dream Home Became A Rs 300 Crore Mumbai Landmark

From buying Mannat for Rs 18 crore in 2001 to its estimated Rs 300 crore value today, here's the story behind Shah Rukh Khan's iconic Mumbai home and its remarkable journey.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case
World

Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case

The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5.63 million from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul
"Tremendous Chemistry": Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM During White House Visit
World

"Tremendous Chemistry": Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM During White House Visit

President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the "tremendous chemistry" between him and a fellow wealthy businessman.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 15 Jul