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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.

Farewell, Peace

The Anglosphere countries being totally dependent on the USA willingly play the role of subordinates. The larger Nato formation is no different. There is hardly any sign of an independent European foreign policy. This subservient role of Europe has further raised the concerns of the Russian leadership about Nato's intentions

Black hole

The Board of Control for Cricket in India could feel embarrassed but the journalist whom it has banned for two years for bullying Wriddhiman Saha was said to have been paid a king's ransom early in this millennium for writing a book which had one of its former chiefs, Jagmohan Dalmiya, unabashedly praised up to the sky.

Generals targeted

Ukrainian officials said they have killed some 12 generals on the frontlines, a number that has bamboozled military analysts.