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Jun 6, 2025 • 5min

ThePrintPod: How Rajasthan bank employee ‘duped’ 41 villagers of Rs 4.5 cr over 3 yrs, to fuel ‘stock trading addiction’

A young law student walks out of prison, reflecting on her lessons learned from a controversial Instagram post. Meanwhile, a gripping tale unfolds about a bank employee who deceived elderly villagers to embezzle a staggering Rs 4.5 crore, driven by an obsession with stock trading. The podcast explores the intricacies of manipulation and the crack in the financial system that allowed such deceit to thrive. Insightful interviews shed light on the impact of these events on the community and justice.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 20min

Macrosutra: What do GDP numbers say about the Indian economy?

Economist Radhika Pandey discusses India's impressive GDP growth, analyzing the 7.4% surge in Q4 and the sectors that contributed. She outlines the challenges of weak manufacturing and private investment, emphasizing the need for policy reforms. The conversation delves into real versus nominal GDP growth impacts, revealing insights into inflation's effects on economic health. Trade deals with the UK and US are also examined, alongside the potential for a RBI rate cut, highlighting the importance of domestic reforms in sustaining growth.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 8min

ThePrintAM: Why has Tharoor-Congress feud sparked unease in Thiruvananthapuram party unit?

The Congress leader has come under fire from party colleagues Udit Raj & Jairam Ramesh. Back in his constituency, voters & party workers watch his moves closely, with mixed reactions.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 24min

CutTheClutter: 1st yr of Modi 3.0: What BJP-led NDA govt got right, where they went wrong & the 3 challenges ahead

Explore the intriguing dynamics of Modi's coalition government in its first year without a clear majority. Discover how a military success transformed political personas and communication strategies. Delve into the effectiveness of employment schemes and the pressing health issues for women over 40. Examine the challenges and shifts faced in the government's third year, including internal party dynamics and health sectors. Plus, uncover the urgent needs for national security and economic growth amid shifting global power.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 7min

ThePrintPod: Doctor-turned-civil servant whose ‘heart was always in politics’, KG Arunraj set to join TVK

Arunraj likely to be given a post roughly equivalent to that of gen secy, it is learnt. He is said to have grown close to Vijay after an I-T raid on the actor’s properties in 2020.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 4min

ThePrintPod: Bengaluru stampede tragedy: What science tells us about crowd control

A stampede during RCB's victory celebrations outside Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives Wednesday. Research shows crowds exhibit wave-like patterns, identifying which can aid management.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 13min

Security Code: India paid for ignoring warnings in 1965 war. It can’t afford to repeat those mistakes today

Six decades ago this summer, as Pakistan’s army mobilised for war in Kashmir, India’s military and intelligence services ignored warnings in plain sight. The lessons learned in 1965 helped India win the Bangladesh war, but the lack of an institutional culture of introspection and honest self-criticism led to mistakes being repeated in 1999, 2001-2002 and 2019. India can’t afford to repeat those errors again.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 2min

ThePrintAM: What led to the stampede at RCB victory celebrations in Bengaluru?

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Jun 4, 2025 • 25min

CutTheClutter: Unique idea of Pakistan where army’s power grows as it damages the nation. Munir the case in point

Explore the shifting political landscape of Pakistan and how military influence shapes its governance. Discover the ideological roots that empower the military and its ambitions for political control. Delve into the outdated theories of power dynamics and the tension with civilian leadership. The podcast also navigates the complex relationship between the Pakistan Army and India, particularly in Kashmir. Through historical insights, it reveals the military's enduring power and its impact on national identity and societal values.
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Jun 4, 2025 • 7min

ThePrintPod: China is hypocritical on IWT. Just look at how it has maximised upstream water usage

China’s actions fit into a broader pattern of asserting upstream control while denying others the same right. It’s less about water and more about projecting dominance.

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