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Yogi’s rise

The recently concluded Maha Kumbh has not only reinforced Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s political dominance in the state but has also positioned him as a key contender in any post-Narendra Modi succession debate.

Starmer’s Test

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Washington was important for transatlantic diplomacy. It was his first official engagement with President Donald Trump, a leader known for his forceful style and unpredictable rhetoric.

Europe’s challenge

The statement “Europe is dying, long live Europe” is neither a casual truism nor a dramatic drumbeat, but suggests a profound transformation of the continent, particularly after a devastating three-year period of the Russia Ukraine conflict.

As Europe flirts with fascism

The segment of the electorate that approves of this variant of nationalism sees little reason to back recent converts to the cause rather than long-standing racists. Europe may not be headed where the economic collapse and political bankruptcy of the 1920s and 1930s took it, but what the immediate future holds is still unpleasant to contemplate.

A need to legalise climate refugees

Legalizing the definition of climate refugees will require substantial support from the international community. When it comes to the issue of refugees or migration, states continue to impart opposing views, furthering diplomatic and political tensions. But the need cannot be overlooked.

Interconnected grid for energy security

If there is a variance, the power system’s frequency is affected, resulting in grid failure. On February 14 and 15, 2021, a series of events forced ERCOT to curtail power. The demand for electricity due to the very large-scale weather events (VLSWEs) had risen to 68 gigawatts. Households began using energy-inefficient heating systems installed in most Texas homes to fend off the extreme cold.

What Meloni’s triumph could mean for Europe

Exactly one hundred years ago, in October 1922, Benito Mussolini and his National Fascist Party seized power through the March on Rome (Marcia su Roma) and became Italy’s youngest prime minister.

Rishi Sunak: Rise and fall of a wounded loser

His wealth connection through his billionaire father-in-law Narayana Murty overshadowed his personal achievements. Another issue that has dogged Sunak's rise in British politics is his Indian pedigree