Times of India

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin is rallying against the BJP-led NDA government over delimitation and the National Education Policy (NEP). Stalin aims to protect Lok Sabha representation of southern states and opposes the 'three-language formula,' accusing the Centre of imposing Hindi. Support and opposition from various political allies are creating significant debate.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi emphasized that the boundary issue between India and China should not define their bilateral relations. During a press conference, he highlighted the importance of maintaining peace and stressed that both nations have the wisdom to address differences while fostering cooperation and partnership.

China's foreign minister Wang Yi criticizes the US for imposing arbitrary tariffs despite China's efforts to curb fentanyl exports. He warns that such actions disrupt global stability and mutual trust. Wang emphasizes China's strong ties with Russia and calls for greater representation of developing nations in global governance, highlighting China's role as a stabilizing force.

Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts that Rohit Sharma’s Indian team will win the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final against New Zealand. Lobo cites Rohit’s strong horoscope and remaining karmic quota, despite past setbacks, as key factors favoring India’s victory. He highlights potent planetary alignments among Indian players as an advantage, pointing towards a triumphant outcome.

Astronauts age slightly slower in space due to microgravity and time dilation, as observed with Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore. NASA studies indicate potential health impacts upon their return, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and cognitive changes. Williams and Wilmore are expected to return to Earth in late March 2025.

US President Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden for the prolonged stay of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore aboard the ISS due to technical failures. Trump has asked Elon Musk to facilitate their return, with a mission possibly launching in two weeks to bring them back to Earth.

Larry Page, Google's co-founder, is working on Dynatomics, an AI startup aimed at revolutionising product manufacturing. Led by Chris Anderson, the former CTO of Kittyhawk, the venture focuses on using AI to optimise design renderings for manufacturing, potentially transforming the industry with efficient and precise product creation.

China's top technology firms, including Alibaba and Tencent, are outperforming their US counterparts, driven by DeepSeek's impact and strong government backing. While US tech giants face market corrections, Chinese tech stocks have surged by over 40% in 2025, fueled by AI advancements and supportive policies. Societe Generale SA highlights these opportunities.

Reliance Industries shares have plummeted by 25% since July 8, mainly due to foreign institutional investors selling amid retail slowdown and weak refining margins. Despite a recent 4% recovery, uncertainty lingers.

Anti-aging influencer Bryan Johnson shares his plant-based meal plan on X, including chickpea wraps, cauliflower rice stir fry, and a blueberry smoothie. While fans appreciate the healthy options, they note the absence of meat and possible nutrient deficiencies like vitamin B12. They also express concerns about the low calorie and protein content of the diet.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision allowing CISF aspirants to take exams in regional languages, contrasting with Stalin's opposition to the NEP 2020's three-language formula.

Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport with 14.2 kg of gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore concealed on her person. Further investigations revealed gold jewelry and cash worth Rs 4.73 crore at her residence.

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur and UP Warriorz’s Sophie Ecclestone had a heated argument during their Women's Premier League match in Lucknow, necessitating umpire intervention. Despite the clash, Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket victory, enhancing their chances of playoff qualification.

A fresh wave of disinformation targeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has surged online, accusing him of being corrupt and prolonging the war. It has been falsely claimed that Zelenskyy swore at Trump and demanded US troops fight in Ukraine.

The Karnataka government will revise its standard operating procedures, ensuring that only senior bureaucrats, not their family members or friends, receive protocol privileges. This decision follows the gold-smuggling arrest involving actor Ranya Rao, who allegedly misused the security protocol at KIA. Additional security will be provided only in case of a direct threat to an official.

The FBI and interagency partners arrested two active-duty US Army soldiers and one former soldier for theft of government property and involvement in a bribery scheme linked to espionage activities. The suspects are accused of compromising defense intelligence to adversaries such as China.

BJP's Dinesh Sharma and Union minister Krishan Pal Gujar have renamed their Tughlak Lane residences to Swami Vivekananda Marg. This renaming aligns with BJP's broader agenda to reflect indigenous heritage by modifying names of places to honor historical figures who significantly impacted Indian society. Multiple renaming initiatives have taken place under BJP rule.

A Brazilian judge has ordered Apple to allow third-party app stores and sideloading on iOS devices within 90 days or face daily fines. The order stems from a complaint by Mercado Livre alleging Apple's anti-competitive practices. Apple plans to appeal, citing user privacy and security concerns.