Think. Over the week

In the Editorial section, the recent tussle between the judiciary and the executive in the US over Trump’s tariffs and its implications for India were analysed. India overtaking Japan in nominal GDP was also commented upon and our Editorial argued that the euphoria must be tempered with reality. The early onset of monsoon and what…

Goa proposes ride-hailing framework; aggregators welcome draft policy

The framework seeks to address long-standing concerns from local taxi operators about the impact of out-of-state vehicles on local livelihoods | Photo Credit: VIJAYA BHASKAR CH The Goa Transport Department has released the draft Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, proposing a regulatory framework to allow app-based ride-hailing services to operate in the state formally — a…

Iran rejects IAEA report alleging increased enriched Uranium stockpile | Nuclear Weapons News

Iran has rejected a report from the United Nations nuclear watchdog that alleges Tehran has increased its stockpile of highly enriched, near weapons-grade uranium by 50 percent in the last three months. Iran said on Saturday that the accusation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was “politically motivated and repeates baseless accusations”. It all…

Saudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar | Syria’s War News

Saudi and Qatari efforts aim to stabilise Syria by funding public-sector salaries and boosting economic recovery plans. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has said that the kingdom and Qatar will offer joint financial support to state employees in Syria. His statements came on Saturday during a joint press conference with…

Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status for 500,000 migrants

President Donald Trump’s administration can temporarily revoke the legal status of over 500,000 migrants living in the US, the US Supreme Court ruled on Friday. The ruling put on hold a previous federal judge’s order stopping the administration from ending the “parole” immigration programme, established by former President Joe Biden. The programme protected immigrants fleeing…

India top general admits ‘losses’ in recent conflict with Pakistan | India-Pakistan Tensions News

General Anil Chauhan appears to confirm India lost at least one aircraft during the brief conflict with Pakistan earlier this month. India’s chief of defence staff says the country suffered initial losses in the air during a recent military conflict with neighbouring Pakistan, but declined to give details. “What was important is, why did these…