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The first undersea map of Ram Setu, courtesy ISRO with help from a NASA satellite

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

108-kg gold seized in Ladakh was sourced from Europe, Asia & Middle East, new route used for smuggling

Consignment was being illegally brought through route in eastern Ladakh, which security forces suspect must have been in use for some time.

18th-century Europe had many Lady Whistledowns. They used cheap print to deliver satirical blows

In 1753, Jane Collier published ‘An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting’, a guide designed to teach women how to torment their husbands.

Football’s referee crisis—the abuse and violence that’s driving them out of the game

The Euros feature 19 men regarded as the best referees in European football. But, like officials at all levels of the game, they have endured abuse from players, coaches, and spectators.

Is EU politics taking a far-Right turn? Parties can make stellar gains this election season

Today’s Right-wing dabbles in ‘many shades of right’ that are directly proportional to their acceptability in the European continent.

Measles cases surge across Europe, putting millions at risk

More than 56,000 cases and four deaths were reported in the first three months of 2024.

Measles outbreak surges in Europe, surpassing 2023 totals

56,634 cases reported in first 3 months of 2024, according to a WHO press release.

Europe tour got more expensive, Schengen visa fees hiked by 12%

The cost for adult applicants will be Euro 90, up from the current Euro 80, children between 6 and 12 have to pay Euro 45.

Ukraine foreign minister’s visit to India opens door for Delhi to shape post-war Europe

Ukraine’s outreach to India is about constructive engagement of a rising power that has bridged the broken links between East and West and North and South on many occasions.

Denmark announces plans to conscript women for military service

Denmark will increase its defence spending by 40.5 billion Danish crowns, equivalent to around USD 5.9 billion, over the next five years.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.