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Monday, February 16, 2026
TopicCut the Clutter

Topic: Cut the Clutter

Watch CutTheClutter: India’s Rs 7,000-cr order for 307 ATAGS artillery guns, its impact & pain points

In episode 1626 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip break down the challenges with this deal, and the future of Indian artillery.

Watch CutTheClutter: Making sense of dragon-elephant dance amid Trump 2.0 & what next in India-China ties

In Episode 1623, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the dragon-elephant dance in the Trump 2.0 era which is seeing the US President upend the world order.

Watch CutTheClutter: BJP’s back in Delhi after 27 years, what it means for the capital

In episode 1611 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Political Editor DK Singh & Senior Associate Editor Neelam Pandey discuss Operation Kamal's success & what lies ahead.

Watch CutTheClutter: The power of Qatar & why Modi went to the airport to welcome the Amir himself

In episode 1609 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Qatar's House of Thani, the country's extensive gas fields & role in geopolitical diplomacy.

Watch CutTheClutter: Argentina’s Javier Milei on ‘mental virus of woke ideology’ & rise of the far-Right

In Episode 1594 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the Argentinian President's speech at World Economic Forum in Davos & its broader implications.

Watch CutTheClutter: How aerial warfare played out in Eastern Sector during 1971 War & IAF’s role

In Episode 1574, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the changing face of warfare and how Indian society is still fighting in its mind the wars of the past.

Watch CutTheClutter: Muddled agendas & ideologies, divided houses, fight to finish for some in Maharashtra

In Episode 1555 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the state's six regions, their significance, and the power-share dynamics within coalitions.

Watch CutTheClutter: Olaf Scholz govt’s collapse & how Germany is set up to maintain checks on power

In Episode 1551 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses Germany's unique political framework and how it avoids pitfalls of majoritarianism.

How Shekhar Gupta Cuts the Clutter and what people tell ThePrint about it

Shekhar Gupta has his own, unique style of story-telling and it’s virtually impossible to replicate CTC success. But ThePrint is not a one-trick pony.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.