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Thursday, August 28, 2025
TopicCutTheClutter

Topic: CutTheClutter

Why India needs to re-look at messy drug laws, and not go for ‘Bollywood clean-up’

In episode 576 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why actors Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh are facing the narcotics body.

How Modi govt’s 3 new labour codes were passed in Parliament, and the changes they will bring

In episode 575 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why the three labour codes passed in the Parliament Wednesday are mired in controversy and the reforms they will bring about.

Xi’s motivations behind LAC standoff and why China has been hyperactive since 2017

In episode 574 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta tries to understand Chinese President Xi Jinping's motivations behind the Ladakh standoff by decoding Beijing's military strategies.

How China contained virus in 3 months, and what Pakistan’s Covid data reveals

In episode 573 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why countries like China and Pakistan were more successful in its Covid fight than India.

UPA made Indira’s draconian FCRA tougher, Modi govt’s amendments will now make it worse

In episode 572 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the introduction of FCRA in 1976 and subsequent amendments, and explains why it’s a case of everybody being complicit.

How Depsang Plains is new catchword in India-China standoff & why Rajnath not talking about it

In #CutTheClutter episode 570, Shekhar Gupta explains strategic importance of Depsang Plains, Daulat Beg Oldie & answers the important question — has China occupied territory in India?

What Supreme Court got right & what it didn’t in the Sudarshan News ‘UPSC jihad’ case

In episode 569 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how Supreme Court made several valid points about Sudarshan News but in banning the show, may have set a bad precedent.

What Rajnath Singh revealed about the India-China standoff in his Parliament speech

In episode 568 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses key takeaways from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's speech in Parliament Tuesday.

Is China spying on India? What the latest expose on big data mining has revealed & 5G warfare

In episode 567 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about big data and how data mining is giving rise to fifth generation warfare.

The strategic importance of Israel-Bahrain pact, and Serbia, Kosovo enter Jerusalem

In episode 566 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Israel's deal with Bahrain is historic in nature and how it has ramifications in countries like Serbia and Kosovo.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.