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Urgency of crisis demands quick action

Returning from a month-long holiday in the US, I was immediately struck by the urgency of the pollution crisis as I landed in Delhi, past midnight this week.

Self-strengthening sole antidote to Trump 2.0.

As President-elect Donald Trump completes his Cabinet nominations, still subject to legislative approval after January 2025, the policy intentions of his second term have become relatively clear.

Mahayuti’s Landslide

The Mahayuti alliance’s landslide win in the Maharashtra Assembly elections marks a stunning comeback for the BJP and its partners.

Regional Resurgence

The Jharkhand Assembly election results have delivered a resounding message about the enduring power of regional identity and welfare-oriented governance in shaping political outcomes. The JMM-led INDIA Bloc has achieved a decisive victory, securing 55 of the state’s 81 seats.

Justice Delayed

The judiciary needs to set its own house in order. Lower courts have their own momentum; they are often guided more by convenience and local circumstances rather than by the spirit of directions issued by superior courts.

Putin’s price

Ratcheting up pressure on Russia’s already battered $ 1.8 trillion economies, the European Commission proposed phasing out supplies of Russian crude oil within six months and refined products by the end of 2022.

Tory setback

In London, the three previously “true blue” local authorities under the Conservatives, notably Wandsworth, Westminster and Barnet have been lost to Labour.