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Saturday, April 25, 2026
TopicCut the Clutter

Topic: Cut the Clutter

How Op Sindoor, West Asia war proved satellites are new instruments of war | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1827 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains how satellite surveillance, targeting and imagery are now central to warfare, shaping both battlefield outcomes and the propaganda battle.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

US-Iran talks & how Pakistan leverages its geography to come into relevance | Cut The Clutter

In Episode 1825 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Pakistan continues to return to geopolitical relevance despite periods of isolation & setbacks.

Israel, Hezbollah & Litani line: Why Lebanon is sticking point in US-Iran ‘ceasefire’ | Cut the Clutter

In Episode 1824 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why a supposed ceasefire in West Asia coexists with continued fighting in Lebanon.

Why Iran hit UAE hardest & how tiny Gulf power is fighting back | Cut the Clutter

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1817, explaining how the UAE has been not just a collateral, but a primary target of Iran in the war in West Asia.

$1.1 billion radar to MQ-9 drones: US losses in Gulf war & cost of aerial campaigns | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1817, examining the staggering cost of US aviation and radar losses in the Gulf, the myths of electronic invincibility, and the sobering reality of modern, high-intensity combat.

Complexities of peace talks with Pakistan as Iran-US mediator & why India should sit back & watch

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1816 examining the complexities & hypocrisies as Pakistan tries to play mediator in the Gulf war, & why India should keep away.

Why Trump & US have set their sights on tiny Kharg island in its war against Iran | Cut The Clutter

In Episode 1814 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Kharg, a tiny 20-sq-km island in the middle of the Gulf, has emerged as a strategic & geopolitical flashpoint.

Assembly Elections 2026: Who has edge in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Puducherry | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1812, published on 18 March 2026, on the impending elections in four states and one Union Territory.

Many laws of war & why 2 Iranian ships are safe in India, Sri Lanka but one was sunk | Cut The Clutter

In Episode 1806 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how IRIS Dena, one of 3 Iranian naval ships, was sunk by a US submarine & 2 found refuge from India & Sri Lanka.

On Camera

Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

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.