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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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Topic: CutTheClutter

Six takeaways from the Bihar election results

In Episode 615 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, ThePrint’s editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta elaborates on some of the key political takeaways from the Bihar election results.

Delhi’s poor AQI not just a winter problem & why Centre can’t arm-twist Punjab farmers

In episode 614 of 'Cut the Clutter', The Print’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the various factors affecting Delhi’s air quality and the Centre-Punjab standoff over farm laws.

Joe Biden’s foreign policy vision from his own writings and what it means for India & Modi

In episode 613 of ‘Cut The Clutter’, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about what Biden’s foreign policy might be and the pivotal role of China.

What CDS Rawat’s speech tells us about China threat & India’s response to it

In episode 612 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint's Shekhar Gupta discusses CDS Gen Bipin Rawat's speech at the National Defence College on national security and military reforms.

Why counting of votes in US presidential election has been a long-drawn & complicated affair

In episode 611 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains how mail-in ballots have boosted Joe Biden's lead in the US election and why the electoral process is a complicated one.

Why Arnab Goswami was arrested — Shiv Sena-BJP feud, policing & journalism behind it

In episode 610 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Arnab Goswami's arrest and uncovers the political feud between the BJP and Shiv Sena behind it.

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 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.

Separate donkeys from race horses — why we must listen to Nitin Gadkari’s speech on governance

In episode 606 of ThePrint's Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses Nitin Gadkari's recent speech lambasting the NHAI for a decade-long delay in completing a building project.

How France-Turkey’s probable but unlikely conflict has been shaped by Erdogan’s politics

In episode 604 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent France-Turkey conflict and the deeper implications of this row.

On Camera

India doesn’t want to rely solely on HAL for fighter jets. AMCA project is the first step

India has long spoken of self-reliance, yet delays have repeatedly necessitated stopgap imports, including Jaguars, Mirages, Su-30MKIs, MiG-29Ks, and Rafales.

Vietnam & China cutting into India’s footwear exports, NITI Aayog calls for tariff cuts, R&D push

With non-leather products driving global footwear demand between 2020 and 2024, India’s global market share stood at 1.85% in 2024, says a NITI Aayog report.

ISKP & Lashkar converging under aegis of Pakistan’s ISI to take on Baloch fighters

ISKP, a sub-continental branch of the Islamic State, is said to have vowed to extend operations in Kashmir, on encouragement from Pakistan’s security establishment.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.