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Arnab Goswami’s arrest exposes Right-wing hypocrisy on free speech and political vendetta

Those who called for and cheered the arrest of Rhea Chakraborty want everyone to condemn the arrest of Arnab Goswami.

Decoding the three-way Afghan peace talks as terrorists now hit Kabul University

In episode 609 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the complexities of the peace talks between US, Afghanistan and the Taliban.

How lockdowns and working from home can make us less creative

Not only does virtual and distanced working risk loneliness, it is also bound to reduce on-the-job learning, creativity and innovation.

Why the US is a model of how not to be a democracy

Thanks to Trump, the whole world woke up to one of the poorly kept secrets of American politics.

‘Vaccine tourism’ could see Americans flying out to get Covid shot early

Rather than fixing US’ cumbersome vaccine approval and distribution system, the government might find it easier to encourage an allied nation to offer their product to visiting Americans.

UK industry keen on India ties despite Covid, but regulatory barriers pose a big challenge

The findings of the UK India Business Council’s Doing Business in India Report 2020 are positive, despite Covid-19, Brexit and the economic slowdown.

Karnataka State Commission will take 7 yrs to dispose of all consumer disputes: Study

An analysis of the functioning of Karnataka State Commission and the various district commissions reveals several shortcomings in resolving consumer complaints.

How Biden is sustaining a lead in US elections, Trump’s ‘shy voters’ & why polls can be wrong

In episode 608 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the intricacies of the American electoral process and identifies key trends in these elections.

India’s informal workers need more than Modi govt’s labour code to get social security

Expecting India's low-paid, unorganised workforce to be part of a fully contributed social sector architecture is unrealistic, writes IAS officer serving in Bihar.

What India’s military commentators don’t get about drones — AI can’t just be unboxed and used

Lt Gen H.S. Panag (retd) lamented India’s lack of drones when China and Pakistan already have it. But AI can’t just be deployed in a battlefield.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.