Ranjini Raghavan

India is escalating its efforts against Pakistan, urging international bodies like the IMF to re-evaluate financial aid due to alleged support for terrorism. New Delhi seeks a review of IMF loans, including a recent $1.3 billion climate resilience loan, and is engaging with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

A tragic stampede at the Lairai Devi temple in Goa during the Shree Devi Lairai jatra has resulted in the death of at least six people and injuries to over fifteen others. Authorities have initiated an emergency response, with the injured being shifted to nearby hospitals. The cause of the stampede is currently unknown, and investigations are underway as the chief minister assesses the situation.

For many across the country, economic struggles, political malaise and the fear of armed conflict with India now feel like parts of the same burden

International students, largely from India, are challenging ICE's policy allowing SEVIS terminations based on visa revocations, arguing it's unlawful and violates due process. The lawsuit, filed against ICE, DHS, and the Secretary of State, seeks to restore students' immigration status and strike down the new ICE policy. They claim the policy was implemented without proper procedure and exceeds ICE's authority.

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Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Gemini, Google's AI chatbot, is expected to be integrated into Siri by mid-2025. Discussions with Apple CEO Tim Cook included Gemini app distribution, with Cook indicating more third-party AI models would be incorporated into Apple Intelligence later this year.