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#9649
August 26 · 23 min
CutTheClutter: Nepal flash floods: Possible cause,geography,science & how glacial lakes are becoming more dangerous
The flash floods in Nepal have claimed 95 lives and over 400 are still missing, including over a hundred Indian tourists. #CutTheClutter Episode 1888 looks at the possible cause that could have triggered the flash floods, science & geography. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how the region— both Nepal & Tibet have 46 of the 47 most dangerous glacial lakes.
#9648
August 26 · 13 min
Nehru built parliamentary democracy. Modi has spent a decade dismantling it
For over a decade, Narendra Modi and the BJP have attacked Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy, but has Modi overlooked the one institution Nehru helped strengthen: the Indian Parliament? From question hour and opposition space to the functioning of parliamentary democracy, this video examines how Parliament has changed under the Modi government and why the absence of the Prime Minister and Home Minister during the Monsoon Session matters.
#9646
August 26 · 2 min
ThePrintAM: Why is DGCA weighing random annual drug tests for pilots?
https://theprint.in/india/governance/air-india-phuket-delhi-flight-row-dgca-weighs-random-annual-drug-tests-for-all-pilots/3024242/
#9647
August 25 · 23 min
CutTheClutter: Modi govt opens up production of conventional missiles to pvt sector: Significance & what this means
Modi govt has taken a key decision and opened up the production of conventional missiles to private industry. In #CutTheClutter Ep 1887, Shekhar Gupta explains why this decision is important, what it means for India’s defence sector.
#9645
August 25 · 3 min
ThePrintPod: From AI tools to read intel, to tackling proxy warfare by Pakistan—top focus at national security meet
Speeding up terrorism trials by trial-in-absentia & need for tougher measures against infiltration were also among the issues discussed at National Security Strategies Conference 2026.----more----https://theprint.in/india/from-ai-tools-to-read-intel-to-tackling-proxy-warfare-by-pakistan-top-focus-at-national-security-meet/3023974/
#9644
August 25 · 9 min
GlobalPulse: Global media on Ajit Doval's visit, India-China ties & boardroom battles in Tata group
How is the world seeing India? In this episode of Global Pulse, ThePrint's Vidhi Bhutra brings you international reportage and analyses on India, featuring stories from Global Times, The New York Times, the BBC, Financial Times, and The Economist on India-China ties, Hyderabad's skyscrapers, India's mass wedding scam, and the Gold-loan boom.----more----https://theprint.in/global-pulse/what-chinese-media-is-saying-about-indian-nsa-ajit-dovals-beijing-visit-the-boundary-question/3024631/
#9643
August 25 · 9 min
DefenceScope: India's big bet: Opens up conventional missile production to private industry
In the latest episode of #DefenceScope, Snehesh Alex Philip, Editor - Defence and Diplomacy explains the reasons why the government has opened up the conventional missile production to the private sector.
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August 25 · 10 min
PoliticallyCorrect: Congress might be on the spot over six-stanza Vande Mataram but the BJP has got its priority wrong
Daily headlines show the headwinds the BJP ad the Modi govt. are facing. They have chosen to double down on performative nationalism and communal binary. This approach is problematic on at least three counts, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/3-things-wrong-bjp-vande-mataram-politics/3023070/
#9641
August 25 · 21 min
CutTheClutterPod: Understanding state of world & where India stands as NSA Doval visits China,Jaishankar meets Putin
Understanding state of world & where India stands as NSA Doval visits China,Jaishankar meets Putin
#9640
August 24 · 3 min
ThePrintPod: Why the Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor has become Kumaraswamy’s latest weapon against Shivakumar govt
Conceived in 90s, work began on corridor in early 2000s. Pace remains excruciatingly slow even as toll collections continue apace amid allegations of land acquisition wrongdoing.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/why-the-bengaluru-mysuru-corridor-has-become-kumaraswamys-latest-weapon-against-shivakumar-govt/3022992/
#9639
August 24 · 3 min
ThePrintPod: Nine TISS students & their lives after a GN Saibaba tribute: FIR, fear & derailed careers
10 months after the remembrance event, 7 of 9 students booked have secured anticipatory bail, while one has got interim relief. One is now in judicial custody.----more----https://theprint.in/india/nine-tiss-students-their-lives-after-a-gn-saibaba-tribute-fir-fear-derailed-careers/3022781/
#9638
August 24 · 7 min
FirstPersonSecondDraft: On Arun Jaitley's death anniversary, remembering his most inspirational side of his personal life
On Arun Jaitley's death anniversary, Shekhar Gupta recalls the most inspirational side of the former Finance Minister's personal life. In this edition of #FirstPersonSecondDraft, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief reminisces about his meetings with Arun Jaitley, and the BJP leader's courageous fight against cancer.----more----Read the text version here: https://theprint.in/opinion/not-another-my-friend-arun-jaitley-obit-courage-cancer-a-big-heart-and-some-sd-burman/281620/
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August 24 · 4 min
ThePrintAM: What ICMR scientists said about H1N1 strain as cases surge in Delhi
What ICMR scientists said about H1N1 strain as cases surge in Delhi
#9636
August 22 · 9 min
National Interest: Munir’s latest power grab in Pakistan is proof of his paranoia. Dictatorship & delusion go together
"Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia." Watch this week’s NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta. ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/asim-munir-field-marshal-pakistan-army/3021776/
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August 21 · 40 min
CutTheClutter: Analogue paneer,oil guidelines & food rules: Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe on #CutTheClutter
From banning analogue paneer to guidelines on edible oils, issuing notices to superstars for surrogate advertising and cracking down on renowned high-end restaurants-Tukaram Mundhe has made headlines for his swift action since taking over as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. In this special edition of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is joined by Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe, who explains reasons behind the crackdown, and what the rules as well as regulations state. The Episode also tries to answer which food is safe for consumption, and how the quality of food, milk & milk products is compromised.
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August 20 · 38 min
CutTheClutter: Significance of Sergio Gor's 'J&K' remark,how US view on Kashmir has evolved & where Pakistan stands
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is in Ladakh after visiting Kashmir yesterday. He met CM Omar Abdullah, and following the meeting, Gor made an important comment: 'Jammu & Kashmir is an important part of India'. #CutTheClutter Episode 1884 explains why Sergio Gor's visit and comments are significant. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the evolution of US view on Kashmir, and how it has been on the positive side for India.----more----Read Inder Malhotra’s article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/helping-the-us-help-us/ ----more----https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/dialogue-of-the-deaf/----more----Read India Today’s article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19940415-in-post-cold-war-environment-there-are-many-issues-on-which-we-can-cooperate-robin-raphel-809021-1994-04-14----more----Read India Today Shaekhar Gupt’s article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19940515-exporting-terror-755620-1994-05-14----more----Read The Hindu Suhasini Haidar’s article here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-does-india-say-no-to-kashmir-mediation/article28733048.ece
#9633
August 20 · 4 min
ThePrintAM: What's the significance of Sergio Gor's J&K visit?
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/in-1st-visit-to-jk-gor-calls-ut-important-part-of-india-hints-at-downgrading-travel-advisory/3019423/
#9632
August 18 · 12 min
Politically Correct: Who wants caste census—PM Modi, Rahul, Akhilesh? Everyone and none
Both the BJP and the Opposition are both unenthusiastic about the caste census now. They are reacting like a batsman who has committed himself to the front foot on a swinging pitch in overcast political conditions, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect. ----more---- Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/who-wants-caste-census/3016863/
#9631
August 17 · 19 min
CutTheClutter: Smriti Irani & Ram Madhav return,Amit Malviya out: What's Modi-Shah's message through BJP's new team
BJP has announced its new team under party chief Nitin Nabin. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been made the party's treasurer, while Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav have made a comeback to the team. Amit Malviya has been replaced by Deepak Mhaskey as BJP's IT Cell Chief. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at BJP's new team, the big comebacks, key inclusions & who's out. #CutTheClutter Episode 1883 also details the message behind BJP's new team.----more----
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August 17 · 2 min
ThePrintPod: NTA under scrutiny again after NEET leak, orders UGC-NET re-exam for 3 subjects over multiple errors
The English and Commerce exam will be re-conducted 9 September, while Sociology will be held 10 September.----more----https://theprint.in/india/education/nta-under-scrutiny-again-after-neet-leak-orders-ugc-net-re-exam-for-3-subjects-over-multiple-errors/3016767/

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