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All of the active India-Pakistan wars and conflicts have been short, 22 days in 1965 being the longest. Op Sindoor was just over three days. Whenever a conclusive outcome like a capitulation and mass surrender is missing, there’s scope for both sides to claim victory. Now that both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force have made formal claims of the other’s aircraft they shot down in the 87-hour predominantly aerial conflagration in May, we can explore some deeper issues. Do these numbers really matter? What do these count for? – Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta

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During a captivating discussion, the Prime Minister's extensive 104-minute Independence Day speech is analyzed as his most politically charged address yet. The unusual praise for the RSS signals a significant shift in Indian politics. Key topics include the introduction of a caste count in the census, the declining influence of Maoism in tribal areas, and India's strides toward self-reliance in sectors like semiconductors and fertilizers. The implications of these efforts are explored, especially as the country approaches pivotal elections.

#cuttheclutter As India announces gallantry awards ahead of 79th Independence Day, including 13 Vir Chakras for role in Op Sindoor success, #CutTheClutter takes you through a blow-by-blow account of what transpired between May 7 & May 10. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the what, when, why & consequences of the India-Pakistan conflict. Ep 1713 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan & Shekhar Tiwari

Transnational repression, concerns about press freedom and arbitrary detentions are mentioned in the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

Centre has approved the first cadre review of Group B & C employees, spanning from constable to inspector. Move to cover immediate promotions for 23,710 personnel.

In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, foreign policy expert and Consulting Editor, speaks with Jürgen Hart, spokesperson for foreign affairs for Bundestag ( German parliament ) and former Government Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation. The conversation explores how Germany, India, the United States, and NATO are navigating today’s complex geopolitical landscape. From India’s historic ties with Russia and efforts to modernise its forces, to Germany’s energy independence and NATO’s renewed commitments, the discussion touches on some of the most pressing global challenges. Hart also reflects on transatlantic trade, the role of China as both competitor and rival, the Ukraine war, and the importance of building alliances based on stability and peace.

US President Donald Trump’s sharply contrasting tariff policies toward India and Pakistan have sparked widespread debate. India, long seen by Washington as a key strategic partner, faces tough tariffs, while Pakistan is swiftly emerging as America’s preferred partner in the Indian subcontinent. As one Weibo post put it, “Trump’s policy disguised favouritism towards Pakistan at India’s expense.” Chinese views on this complex issue vary — from interpreting US moves as a classic divide-and-rule tactic exploiting China-Pakistan ties to seeing it as a humiliation for India. Yet many agree in China that this moment offers an opening for normalising ties between China and India.

#cuttheclutter Armenia & Azerbaijan last week signed joint declaration in the US, agreeing to respect each other’s territorial integrity. The highlight of the ‘peace’ move brokered by Trump is the creation of the 43-km Zangezur corridor, which will be developed by American companies and called Trump Route For International Peace & Prosperity. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what the Trump-brokered peace agreement means, significance of Trump corridor, why it has Iran fuming & the shift in geopolitics in the South Caucasus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch Episode 580 of Cut The Clutter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4j2MP29ns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CTC on Diego Garcia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBIzjMJv2t4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan