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Start your mornings with our journalists who bring you the big story of the day in ThePrintAM.
ThePrintPod offers you our special reports and opinions for when you‘re on the go.
End your day with our most popular show ‘Cut The Clutter’ by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
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Sep 3, 2025 • 6min
ThePrintPod: Why a report by Stalin-appointed panel on state autonomy may trigger fresh Centre-TN faceoff
Prof M. Naganathan, 1 of 3 members of panel headed by retired SC judge Kurian Joseph, said panel expected to submit interim report in January 2026, months before state elections.

Sep 3, 2025 • 6min
ThePrintAM: Why has BRS suspended K Kavitha from the party?
ThePrintAM: Why has BRS suspended K Kavitha from the party?

Sep 2, 2025 • 38min
CutTheClutter: Op Sindoor, India-Pakistan wars of 1965 & 1971: Uncovering facts of aerial combat, evolving IAF role
PVS Jagan Mohan, an aviation historian and co-author of influential books on India-Pakistan aerial warfare, shares his insights on the complexities of war narratives. He discusses the challenges of uncovering historical truths amidst conflicting claims, especially regarding the 1965 and 1971 wars. The conversation delves into the evolving role of the Indian Air Force, the intricacies of documenting military history, and the importance of bridging narratives between India and Pakistan. Jagan's experiences reveal the personal and professional motivations behind preserving this vital history.

Sep 2, 2025 • 5min
ThePrintPod: China won’t change course. Modi’s PR events with stage-managed applause have never worked
If Indira Gandhi had based her foreign policy on “good vibes” with world leaders, Bangladesh would still be East Pakistan.

Sep 2, 2025 • 5min
ThePrintAM: What are the highlights of the Tianjin Declaration of SCO?

Sep 1, 2025 • 29min
CutTheClutter: Modi-Putin car ride, India-China thaw at SCO & Trump’s tariff signal: Untangling geopolitical
The SCO summit ended Monday with the Tianjin declaration which condemned Pahalgam & Jaffar express terror attacks. During his visit to China, PM Modi held crucial bilateral meetings with Xi Jinping & Putin. The bonhomie between Putin-Xi-Modi was on display with leaders holding hands, and the Russian President’s car ride with PM Modi. Just hours after the meetings in China, Trump termed US-India trade a ‘one-sided disaster’, and said that India has now offered to cut the tariffs to ‘nothing’. Tonight’s #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta untangles the geopolitical games— from China to Moscow, and explains where India stands.

Sep 1, 2025 • 7min
ThePrintPod: Beijing’s dual strategy. Xi courts Modi but also expands grip on subcontinent
China has succeeded not only in bringing India's neighbours together but also in positioning itself as the indispensable convener.

Sep 1, 2025 • 9min
ThePrintPod: 4.5 yrs custody, 43 adjournments & a bail petition: Why SC slammed Allahabad HC for delayed hearing
A SC bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice N V Anjaria expressed its disapproval of such repeated delays in matters concerning personal liberty.

Sep 1, 2025 • 4min
ThePrintAM: What Modi told Xi during their meeting on sidelines of SCO Summit?
The discussion dives into the recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping, revealing key insights about India-China relations. It highlights the optimistic developments in their bilateral ties and the potential geopolitical ramifications. The conversation further explores how this meeting could influence U.S.-India relations and ongoing trade talks, shedding light on the intricate dynamics at play in the region.

Aug 31, 2025 • 35min
GeopoliticsWithSwasti: Defence ties with US and Israel, what's happening in Venezuela & the India-EU FTA| Ep29
In this edition of Geopolitics with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao discusses whether strained India-US ties will affect engine procurements. She also discusses the significance of India-Isreal relations & details of Trump's fight against drug cartels in Venezuela


