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CutTheClutter: Smriti Irani & Ram Madhav return,Amit Malviya out: What's Modi-Shah's message through BJP's new team Aug 17, 2026 1140 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 Amit Malviya has been replaced by Deepak Mhaskey as BJP's IT Cell Chief.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 Ep

ThePrintPod: NTA under scrutiny again after NEET leak, orders UGC-NET re-exam for 3 subjects over multiple errors Aug 17, 2026 157 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/

NationalInterest Pod: 25 yrs of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’: How it mirrored first stirrings of post-reform India, celebrated riches Aug 16, 2026 636 Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ marks 25 years this week. It was not only a box office hit, but also redefined Hindi cinema. Watch 2001 #NationalInterest on camera, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argued how ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ mirrored the first stirring of a post reform urban India that is not embarrassed about being wealthy.

CutTheClutter: PM Modi sets future politics with ‘Dimagi Naxal’ comment, puts youth at centre of his I-Day speech Aug 15, 2026 1732 CutTheClutter: PM Modi sets future politics with ‘Dimagi Naxal’ comment, puts youth at centre of his I-Day speech

NationaInterest Pod: Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier Aug 15, 2026 636 Gen Vaidya won 2 MahaVir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on former Army Chief Gen Vaidya. The 40th anniversary of his assassination passed unnoticed. No commemoration, no memorials, not even a tweet from the ever-so-active Army handles.

CutTheClutter :Reliance-Rolls Royce partner for AMCA engine: What it means for India’s defence space & implications Aug 15, 2026 1779 #cuttheclutter Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to partner & develop sovereign indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this is significant, what Reliance’s entry into Defence space means, and implications. Editor (Defence & D

ThePrintPod: Rahul Bansal: IPS who faces Rs 1 crore corruption charge, once regretted paying Rs 500 bribe Aug 14, 2026 441 Posted as City SP in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur, 2022-batch officer has not commented on allegations. Chhattisgarh DGP & CBI chief have submitted a report to Delhi court.----more----https://theprint.in/india/rahul-bansal-ips-who-faces-rs-1-crore-corruption-charge-once-regretted-paying-rs-500-bribe/3014147/

ThePrintPod: RSS in the frame? Karnataka cabinet clears Bill to regulate public space use by ‘unregistered entities’ Aug 14, 2026 206 The move by Congress-led govt further intensifies growing conflict between the ruling party & its objections to organisations like RSS, which has significant presence in the state.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/rss-in-the-frame-karnataka-cabinet-clears-bill-to-regulate-public-space-use-by-unregistered-entities/3014416/

CutTheClutter: Indo-Pacific in focus as US defence policy chief visits & Putin lands in disputed island,riles Japan Aug 14, 2026 1296 #cuttheclutter The focus has shifted from West Asia to Indo-Pacific because of two key reasons. Firstly, US Defence Policy Chief Elbridge Colby who is visiting Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia, has made some significant comments on Indo-Pacific. Secondly, Russian President Putin, for the first time visited the remote southern Kuril Islands in country’s far east. Putin visited the dis

ThePrintPod: Tamil identity, FCRA, NEET: What’s behind TVK’s very DMK-like agenda Aug 13, 2026 459 4 resolutions passed by Vijay's TVK have been passed by Tamil Nadu assembly in last 3 days, getting cross-party support, including from DMK.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/tamil-identity-fcra-neet-whats-behind-tvks-very-dmk-like-agenda/3013218/

ThePrintPod: Transfer-posting ‘syndicate’: ED sends Punjab top cop a reminder seeking case against CM Mann’s OSD Aug 13, 2026 230 ` In a written communication, ED sought registration of a criminal case against Mann’s OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman and two businessmen close to him.----more----https://theprint.in/india/transfer-posting-syndicate-ed-sends-punjab-top-cop-a-reminder-seeking-case-against-cm-manns-osd/3012439/

Opinion: Shoot and scoot—what Pakistan’s SH-15 guns mean for India’s artillery Aug 13, 2026 947 Pakistan has already acquired over 200 Chinese SH-15 truck-mounted howitzers. It is enough to equip around 12 artillery regiments, with 18 guns in each regiment. Should India be concerned? Watch latest column by ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Swasti Rao.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/pakistan-china-sh-15-guns-indian-artillery/300

EyeOnChina: 'Money, Gun and Nuclear combination'- How China views the new Mecca joint defence agreement Aug 13, 2026 772 The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, has generated considerable interest on Chinese social media. One commentator described it as a “Sunni NATO,” while other discussions focused on declining United States’ influence, Iran as a target, and the implications for India, with some suggesting that New Delhi should be on high alert.----more----Read full article

ThePrintAM: WHAT ARE PROBE PANEL FINDINGS IN JUSTICE YASHWANT VARMA CASE? Aug 13, 2026 556

CutTheClutter: Jammu & Kashmir birth rate now lowest, literacy, social indicators among best in India, busts myths Aug 12, 2026 885 #cuttheclutter A report by Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs shows how Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed improvement in key social indicators. The state has among the lowest birth rates & the best social indicators on health, education across India. The report was tabled in Parliament last week. #CutTheClutter Episode 1879 looks at these numbers, what they reveal about J&K’s

ThePrintAM: What has MEA said on India-China faceoff in Arunachal? Aug 12, 2026 192 ThePrintAM: What has MEA said on India-China faceoff in Arunachal?

CutTheClutter: Pakistan-Saudi Arabia-Turkey Mecca Accord with no common enemy, & why it can’t be Islamic NATO Aug 12, 2026 1749 #cuttheclutter Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement last week. The pact says that an armed attack against any one of these countries will be regarded as an attack against all three. #CutTheClutter episode 1878 looks at this agreement, and how it will work, especially considering the three countries have no common enemy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta

Economix: India gold duty changed 8 times in 14 years. What this did to smuggling Aug 11, 2026 747 'Since 2012, India has adjusted its gold import duty on eight occasions. Each modification was presented as a justified decision at the time. This pattern is the real story in the recent headlines concerning record gold prices and the introduction of a new 15 per cent duty. India’s fluctuating policy regarding gold imports has oscillated between rates of 2 percent, 10 percent, 6 percent, and 15 pe

Opinion: India once mocked Manmohan Singh for silence. Now it misses the accountability he stood for Aug 9, 2026 543 "There was a little bit of Manmohan Singh at the Jantar Mantar youth protests that brought down a Union minister last month. It was undoubtedly the most significant challenge the BJP-led government has faced in years. The former Prime Minister was there in the repeated chants of “bure din waapis do”, a taunt at Narendra Modi’s much-vaunted promises of “achhe din. Watching Manmohan Singh's last pre

NationalInterest: Guru RSS is cautioning shishya Modi govt. Bhagwat’s endorsement of Gen Z has an Indira lesson Aug 8, 2026 568 RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has seen a dramatic transformation in his image. It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national. In this week’s #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta argues that RSS is cautioning Modi Govt.----more----Read this week's National Inter

ThePrintAM: WHAT IS THE DEFENCE PACT SIGNED BY SAUDI ARABIA, PAKISTAN & TURKEY? Aug 8, 2026 422 ThePrintAM: WHAT IS THE DEFENCE PACT SIGNED BY SAUDI ARABIA, PAKISTAN & TURKEY?

CutTheClutter: NTA insiders, teachers & coaching institute owners: Key characters & conspiracy behind NEET 2026 leak Aug 7, 2026 1462 #cuttheclutter The 20,000-page CBI chargesheet in the 2026 NEET paper leak case reveals how NTA subject experts leaked the paper and the glaring lapses within the organisation that enabled it. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta shares the highlights of the CBI chargesheet to explain how the 2026 paper leak was planned & executed. #CutTheClutter Episode 1877 also looks at the loopholes, and

ThePrintAM: WHAT HAS RSS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT SAID ON GEN Z PROTEST? Aug 7, 2026 255 ThePrintAM: WHAT HAS RSS CHIEF MOHAN BHAGWAT SAID ON GEN Z PROTEST?

CutTheClutter: Why Nehru said ‘temporary’ Article 370 is fading,will go,& how Congress stand on Kashmir differs now Aug 7, 2026 2051 #cuttheclutter On the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the move ‘black deed’, and demanded the restoration of statehood for Kashmir. #CutTheClutter Episode 1876 looks at how this stand differs from that of Nehru’s. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you back to the fascinating Parliament debate from November 1963, when then PM Jawaharlal

Opinion: 'Behind every Supreme Court petition is a waiting game' Aug 6, 2026 329 In the aftermath of the nationwide protests and the police action in Delhi on 20 July, several petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court for enforcing fundamental rights against the State. These range from Junaid Malik’s plea for wrongful detainment to Manoj Kumar Jha’s petition seeking FIRs against police excesses and a Gurugram protester’s plea over her pellet-gun injuries. Filing a petitio

CutTheClutter: Pakistan Minister Naqvi reveals Munir's plan, puts govt on notice with his call for new provinces Aug 6, 2026 1548 #cuttheclutter Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s comments on the ‘collapse’ of Pakistan govt, and need to create new provinces has drawn sharp reactions, including from the country’s defence minister Khawaja Asif. #CutTheClutter explains how Naqvi has put Shehbaz govt on notice with his comments. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks r

ThePrintPod: Former CDS flags white labelilng in defence. But what is it and why it's problematic? Aug 5, 2026 404 In the latest episode of #DefenceScope, Snehesh Alex Philip, Editor - Defence and Diplomacy at ThePrint explains what white labelling in defence is all about.

CutTheClutter: Udhayanidhi's arrest over Trisha comment row:What it says about TN politics, & CM Vijay's challenges Aug 5, 2026 1191 DMK leader and Tamil Nadu's Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin called Vijay a 'dummy CM', after he was released late Tuesday evening. Udhayanidhi was arrested and questioned over his comments on Trisha Krishnan. #CutTheClutter looks at the drama that unfolded in Chennai and Thanjavur today, and reasons behind the controversy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the complexiti

PoliticallyCorrect: Modi Vs Who question is a trap, BJP needs to listen to Prashant Kishor on Opposition space & leaders Aug 4, 2026 626 BJP is relying too much on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress. It’s ignoring lessons from India’s political history, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/prashant-kishor-bankipur-bypoll-bihar-modi-shah-bjp/3004334/

CutTheClutter: Prashant Kishor's Bankipur win & BJP's bypoll setback:Political implications & what it does not mean Aug 4, 2026 1698 Prashant Kishor ended 31-year BJP reign in Bankipur, sealing a stunning victory in the Bihar constituency. #CutTheClutter Episode 1873 looks at the implications of Prashant Kishor’s victory in Bankipur. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what it says about Bihar & national politics, and why it is unlikely to have an influence on 2026 UP elections.

NationalInterest:India’s Gen Z has opened a breach, for BJP to fill or Opposition to widen Aug 1, 2026 598 #nationalinterest Depending on where your politics comes from you might see Jantar Mantar as a revolution, or as a passing sandstorm. My arguments won’t change any minds. I shall try, however, to say what’s happened and what hasn’t. The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left,

CutTheClutter: Vindication of Manmohan Singh,2 yrs after his death with SC clean chit: Coal scam case & intricacies Jul 31, 2026 1171 #cuttheclutter Nearly two years after his death, the Supreme Court has given a clean chit to former PM Manmohan Singh in coal scam case, and has accepted CBI’s closure report. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the intricacies of the case as well as SC order, and why this is a vindication of former PM. #CutTheClutter Ep 1872 ----------------------------------------------------------

CutTheClutter: Munir's crackdown in PoK during elections: Region's politics, complexities & Pakistan's 'Kashmir' pretence Jul 30, 2026 1303 #cuttheclutter Elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been marked by violence and bloodshed. Pakistan's armed forces have countered protests in the region, unleashing a brutal crackdown, claiming 37 lives in 3 days. #CutTheClutter Episode 1871 looks at the latest developments in India's neighbourhood, and why they are significant. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the

ThePrintPod: Keep WhatsApp out, add kill switch for long video calls—amicus tells SC on digital arrest suo motu case Jul 30, 2026 172 Amicus curiae has told SC that WhatsApp suppressed facts, should not be heard. She also files chart showing most of her earlier recommendations to ministries are yet to be acted on.----more----https://theprint.in/india/keep-whatsapp-out-add-kill-switch-for-long-video-calls-amicus-tells-sc-on-digital-arrest-suo-motu-case/3000549/

ThePrintPod: Prayagraj student who attended CJP protest was held for 24 hours by police, family alleges Jul 30, 2026 295 CJP flagged Saif's case in an X post, saying 'photographing a peaceful protest is not a crime'. Police have denied taking him into custody.----more----https://theprint.in/india/prayagraj-student-who-attended-cjp-protest-was-held-for-24-hours-by-police-family-alleges/3000584/

ThePrint TPAM: Nearly 2 yrs after his death, SC gives Manmohan clean chit in coal scam case, accepts CBI closure report Jul 30, 2026 2128 The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report in the Hindalco coal allocation case, setting aside the 2015 trial court order summoning former PM Manmohan Singh and closing the case on merits.

CutTheClutter: Rahul Gandhi’s attack on Amit Shah,RSS over NEET protest & why it may set the tone for Oppn politics Jul 29, 2026 1549 #cuttheclutter The Anti-Paper Leak Bill was passed in Parliament amid uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s comment on Amit Shah. #CutTheClutter Ep 1870 looks at the takeaways from Rahul Gandhi’s speech, and how his attack was focused on Amit Shah & RSS. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at how the NEET protest, and crackdown may rewire Opposition politics ahead of key Assembly Elections

ThePrintPod: Misir Besra, the last remaining Maoist leader, arrested in Jharkhand Jul 29, 2026 2088 With Besra now in custody, both the central committee & politburo of CPI (Maoist) are defunct. In other words, it marks the end of the Maoist movement in the country.

ThePrintPod: New US study explains how dementia risk in Indians differs from the West Jul 29, 2026 2111 Published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal, the study said that even though India’s ageing population faces a ‘dementia burden’, data on what its risk factors actually are is still quite limited.

CutTheClutter: Pellet guns in Delhi to AK-47 in Bihar:Claims, facts, & questions over crackdown on youth protesters Jul 29, 2026 1440 #cuttheclutter As Parliament debates the Anti-Paper Leak Bill and issues emerging from youth stir as well as action against the protesters, #CutTheClutter details how the events unfolded in the national capital on 20 July. Episode 1869 explains the instances of lathicharge, tear gas shelling & pellet firing in Delhi during the CJP ‘Sansad Chalo’ Marg, the claims & what the probe has reve

ThePrintPod: Germany cleared €800 mn in arms licences to Israel in first 5 months of 2026, over 60% for ‘sub project’ Jul 28, 2026 236 Major chunk allocated to unnamed maritime project, which analysts believe refers to INS Drakon, a German-built Dolphin II-class submarine reportedly given to Israeli Navy last week.

ThePrintPod:1 RAF personnel fired 2 shots of anti-riot gun on protestors on Delhi DCP’s order, police DD entry shows Jul 28, 2026 151 According to sources, the Deputy Commander of RAF was in charge of the unit that used the ARG to fire pellets. It was a standalone instance of an anti-riot gun being used, it is learnt.

Opinion: 'Modi govt can’t describe recurring exam failures as someone else’s legacy' Jul 28, 2026 480 The student protests are no longer about the NEET paper leak, they are about India's crisis of accountability. We may disagree on politics, governments or ideology. But very few Indians would disagree on one thing: systems should be reliable, and institutions should be accountable. One thing people in power should understand is that democracies can survive policy failures. What they struggle to su

ThePrintAM: WHY DID INDIA SUMMON UKRAINE ENVOY? Jul 28, 2026 337

National Interest: Struggles of youth won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education Jul 25, 2026 643 National Interest: Struggles of youth won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education

CutTheClutter: CJP stir rages on:What public protests have achieved in India,& comparisons with Bangladesh,Nepal,SL Jul 24, 2026 1455 CJP-led youth protests have continued for a fifth day. On Friday, Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast after 26 days, and talks were held between CJP delegation and govt. #CutTheClutter Episode 1867 explains what public protests have achieved in India. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at CJP stir's comparisons with Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka.

Opinion: From Irom Sharmila to Sonam Wangchuk, every govt fears giving in. It can’t admit protests work Jul 23, 2026 645 Power counts on the crowd to thin out, for the fast to break, and for young bodies to give in to exhaustion. It has all the time in the world. Does the CJP? Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Karanjeet Kaur----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/irom-sharmila-sonam-wangchuk-cjp-protests/2991696/

CutTheClutterPod: CJP-led protest, youth anger & Delhi police crackdown: What ThePrint team on ground saw & documented Jul 23, 2026 2500 CJP-led protests escalated following the police crackdown during ‘Sansad Chalo’ Marg on Monday this week. ThePrint’s team of reporters, editors, as well as photo & video journalists has been getting us reports, facts & the ground truth. In this special edition of #CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta speaks to ThePrint team that has been reporting from the ground.

CutTheClutter: Origin & implications of CJP protest,Sonam Wangchuk’s strike—NEET leak, distrust in education system Jul 21, 2026 1960 Delhi witnessed protests led by the CJP or Cockroach Janta Party. Protesters clashed with Delhi police, while marching to the Parliament. And, Police resorted to lathicharge, tear gas. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his hunger strike. #CutTheClutter looks at the root of these protests — Successive NEET paper leaks, unemployment and distrust in education system. ThePrint Editor-I

ThePrintAM: WHAT ARE COACKROACH JANTA PARTY's THREE DEMANDS? Jul 21, 2026 157

ThePrintAM: Why Delhi HC declined plea by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife? Jul 20, 2026 368

NationalInterest: BJP’s push for one-party state has a flip side— It could be Congress’s chance for revival Jul 18, 2026 639 Parliament Monsoon Session, scheduled to begin on Monday may affirm India’s evolution into a one-party state. There’s a flip side — it will also open up the possibility for a second party to rise, if it could sweep up the detritus of the vote banks of regional parties the BJP is currently decimating or subsuming. This incredible win for the BJP will, ironically, also open up the space needed for t

ThePrintAM: WHY DOES BJP WANT 'UNITED NCP' IN NDA FOLD? Jul 18, 2026 213

CutTheClutter: Challenges for India's space programme as ISRO battles exodus,crisis & new-gen pvt sector companies Jul 17, 2026 1817 Over 100 scientists have left ISRO in one year & following the spate of resignations, the Centre has tightened rules around exits and voluntary retirement. #CutTheClutter Episode 1865 looks at reasons behind this exodus, brewing crises in ISRO and why these point to challenges for India's space programme. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details the private sector boom in our nation

ThePrintAM: Why has CM Vijay warned ministers against social media-driven gimmickry? Jul 17, 2026 157 https://theprint.in/india/governance/the-reel-deal-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-warns-ministers-against-social-media-driven-gimmickry/2988145/

SharpEdge: Wangchuk's protest & why CJP is talking more about Rahul Gandhi’s absence than Pradhan’s ouster Jul 16, 2026 659 No protest movement in the Modi era is ever going to have it as easy as the Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal movement did with UPA-2, explains Vir Sanghvi in this week's #SharpEdge----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/cockroach-janta-party-rahul-gandhi-dharmendra-pradhan/2987703/

ThePrintPod: Ray of hope for IIT student seeking transfer on mental health grounds, SC asks Roorkee to save a seat Jul 16, 2026 225 ThePrintPod: Ray of hope for IIT student seeking transfer on mental health grounds, SC asks Roorkee to save a seat

ThePrintPod: Ankit Sharma: Boy with fauji dreams grew up in alleys of North East Delhi, killed before big IB promotion Jul 16, 2026 243 ThePrintPod: Ankit Sharma: Boy with fauji dreams grew up in alleys of North East Delhi, killed before big IB promotion

ThePrintPod: ED arrests BJP office-bearer & ex-MLA’s son in Mahadev betting case—‘Rs 1,200 crore routed via hawala’ Jul 16, 2026 217 ThePrintPod: ED arrests BJP office-bearer & ex-MLA’s son in Mahadev betting case—‘Rs 1,200 crore routed via hawala’

ThePrintAM: What has Shashi Tharoor said on Sonam Wangchuk's protest? Jul 16, 2026 163 ThePrintAM: What has Shashi Tharoor said on Sonam Wangchuk's protest?

CutTheClutter: Spain enters FIFA World Cup final: Understanding sporting power, politics & how it's taking on Trump Jul 15, 2026 1082 As Spain storms into FIFA World Cup final, #CutTheClutter looks at the the sporting powerhouse, internal rivalries & divisions. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the country's complexities and how its leader - Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking on Trump as well as Musk.

ThePrintAM: Ankit Sharma murder case: Why did Delhi court convict Tahir Hussain? Jul 15, 2026 536 ThePrintAM: Ankit Sharma murder case: Why did Delhi court convict Tahir Hussain?

CutTheClutter: Israel's secret plan to tap Iran's ex-President Ahmadinejad for regime change & questions it raises Jul 14, 2026 1427 A New York Times report details how Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad tried to cultivate Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for years, followed by a 'dramatic effort to take him to Mossad safe house in Iran' on February 28. However, the report states, that the plan fell apart. #CutTheClutter Episode 1863 looks at the fascinating story of Israel's secret plan to tap Ahmadinejad. ThePrint

OpinionPod: SHANTI Bill, SMRs and now Australian uranium—why India’s nuclear pieces are falling into place Jul 13, 2026 777

SharpEdge: Even Modi govt rejected the Taj Mahal conspiracy. Why is Allahabad HC taking it seriously? Jul 13, 2026 689

ThePrintAM: What happens when US formally seeks Lawrence Bishnoi’s extradition? Jul 13, 2026 672

National Interest: Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes Jul 11, 2026 629 #nationalinterest Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta. To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/punjab-satluj-diljit-dosanjh-akali-dal-bjp-aap-congress/2983442/ -------------

CutTheClutter: As you follow 'Satluj' row, Punjab police's fight against terror & assassination attempts on Ribeiro Jul 10, 2026 2099 #cuttheclutter In the second part of #CutTheClutter on the Satluj controversy, Shekhar Gupta traces the story of Punjab police's long fight against terror and the many phases of militancy in the the state in 1980s and early 1990s. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta also tells the story of two assassination attempts on former Punjab police chief Julio Ribeiro. ----------------------------------

ThePrintAM: Why is the Govt planning to examine Meta’s Muse Image? Jul 10, 2026 352 ThePrintAM: Why is the Govt planning to examine Meta’s Muse Image?

CutTheClutter: Gangsters, guns & Drugs: US indicts Bishnoi, Brar for Nijjar killing, rules out Indian officials’ role Jul 10, 2026 1665 #cuttheclutter The US has indicted jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi & his aide Goldy Brar for the 2023 killing of Separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, while ruling out Indian govt officials’ role. The investigation into ‘Operation Hardball’ has also revealed the crime syndicate of Bishnoi gang and the three US indictments expose the web of organised crime, illegal immigration, extortion, as

CutTheClutter: Row over Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj, Khalra, and the bloodied years that took Punjab there Jul 9, 2026 2622 #cuttheclutter As controversy over Diljit Dosanjh starrer ‘Satluj’ escalates, #CutTheClutter traces the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the activist kidnapped and murdered by cops. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also tells the story of the bloodiest years in Punjab & the state’s fight against terror. Read Shekhar Gupta & Prashant Panjiar’s 1991 report in India Today here: https://ww

Opinion: How can India go from manufacturing medicines to discovering them—Funding is key Jul 8, 2026 485 India is often called the ‘pharmacy of the world’ — it exports one-fifth of the world’s generic medicines and meets over half of the global vaccines demand. Yet when it comes to discovering the next breakthrough medicine, India’s contribution remains surprisingly small.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/feature/india-manufacturing-medicines-discovering-funding-key/2973560/

ThePrintAM: Why has Yogi govt decided to rename UP’s Jalalabad as Parshuram Puri? Jul 8, 2026 318

ThePrintPod: Charge of Maoist link in Press Club meet ‘mere assumption’—Varavara Rao opposes NIA bail repeal plea Jul 7, 2026 275 Seeking cancellation of bail to Elgar Parishad accused, NIA alleges that January meeting at Mumbai Press Club was intended to discuss ways to spread the ‘Urban Naxal’ movement.

ThePrintPod:Piyush Goyal says India is on track for $1 trillion exports. FTA kite has a string problem Jul 7, 2026 831 India-UK CETA promises duty-free access from 15 July, but the determining factor is procedural, rather than a high-level meeting. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya: To read full report: https://theprint.in/opinion/piyush-goyal-says-india-is-on-track-for-1-trillion-exports-fta-kite-has-a-string-problem/2979349/

ThePrintPod: Kin of Delhi woman who fell to her death say husband abused her over dowry, demanded gold, Rs 20 lakh Jul 7, 2026 191 ThePrintPod: Kin of Delhi woman who fell to her death say husband abused her over dowry, demanded gold, Rs 20 lakh

ThePrintPod: What PM Modi’s three-nation tour tells about India’s changing Indo-Pacific policy Jul 7, 2026 484 ThePrintPod: What PM Modi’s three-nation tour tells about India’s changing Indo-Pacific policy

ThePrintPod: New study changes what scientists know about lithium and bipolar disorder Jul 7, 2026 245 ThePrintPod: New study changes what scientists know about lithium and bipolar disorder

ThePrintPod: Why Delhi HC sought Interpol Red Notice against UK-based OCI for dodging child maintenance Jul 7, 2026 274 ThePrintPod: Why Delhi HC sought Interpol Red Notice against UK-based OCI for dodging child maintenance

ThePrintAM: WHAT HAS NIA SAID ON HAFIZ SAEED's ROLE IN PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK? Jul 7, 2026 204 https://theprint.in/india/nia-now-has-proof-of-let-boss-hafiz-saeeds-role-in-pahalgam-names-him-in-supplementary-charge-sheet/2978713/

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