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But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
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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Aug 19, 2025 • 4min
ThePrintAM: What was discussed in Wang Yi-Jaishankar meet?
What was discussed in Wang Yi-Jaishankar meet?----more----
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-china-now-seek-to-move-ahead-peace-at-borders-key-jaishankar-at-meeting-with-wang-yi/2723567/

Aug 18, 2025 • 28min
CutTheClutter: 'Madman’ behind Trump trade tirade:Peter Navarro & his rant on 'India oil lobby funding Putin’s war'
Peter Navarro, the White House Counsellor for trade and manufacturing, wrote an opinion article in the Financial Times titled ‘India’s oil lobby is funding Putin’s war machine- that has to stop’. #CutTheClutter looks at the bizarre rant of the key Trump trade advisor. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how Navarro is key to understanding Trump’s trade tirade against India.----more----Read Peter Navarro's Financial Times article here here: https://www.ft.com/content/286160e0-c0e6-4899-ad5c-3aa6dce85e82----more----Read The Atlantic article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/peter-navarro-trump-trade/573913/----more----Read The New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/business/economy/peter-navarro-trump-tariffs.html

Aug 18, 2025 • 4min
ThePrintPod: Pakistan interior minister confirms Munir’s ‘India Mercedes, Pakistan dump truck’ analogy
The unusual metaphor had been used by Munir at a private dinner during his US trip earlier this month, as exclusively reported by ThePrint, and also in Brussels according to Naqvi.

Aug 18, 2025 • 7min
Opinion POD: 'SC’s stray dog order fails Delhi. Courtroom absolutes don’t solve bad policy'
"Public response against the Supreme Court’s order to relocate Delhi-NCR’s stray dogs to shelters has already settled into the familiar shape of division. Most people seem to fall neatly into two camps—those who view the court’s order as overdue action against a growing health threat, and those who see it as an attack on the basic dignity of animals. What’s needed now is a policy-based solution. The situation cannot remain suspended between denial and inaction—it has already cost lives and money," says columnist Amana Begam Ansari

Aug 16, 2025 • 29min
National Interest: War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins
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

Aug 16, 2025 • 4min
ThePrintAM: Why has Congress hit out at PM Modi over RSS praise?
https://theprint.in/india/appeasing-rss-to-secure-job-extension-congress-hits-out-at-modi-over-rss-praise-in-i-day-speech/2721928/

Aug 15, 2025 • 23min
CutTheClutter: Why Modi's longest I-Day speech is also the most political & significance of his unusual RSS praise
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.

Aug 14, 2025 • 52min
CutTheClutter: India’s forces awarded for Op Sindoor: Blow-by-blow account of conflict & debunking Pakistan's lies
#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
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Aug 14, 2025 • 5min
ThePrintPod: Indian govt took ‘minimal credible steps’ on human rights abuses, says US State Dept report
Transnational repression, concerns about press freedom and arbitrary detentions are mentioned in the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.

Aug 14, 2025 • 4min
ThePrintPod: ‘Morale boost’ & promotions for BSF for Op Sindoor bravery—govt clears cadre review of lower ranks
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.