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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: CutTheClutter

Haryana trust vote — JJP’s leverage, farmers’ protests & what it means for BJP and Congress

In episode 700 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains the intricacies of BJP-JJP trust vote win in Haryana and the role played by the farmers’ agitation.

Yet another CM falls in Uttarakhand — what it tells us about BJP high command’s politics

In episode 699 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta traces the political instability in Uttarakhand, and explains why BJP has never been able to form a stable government in the hill state.

How Delhi court verdict ends Batla House controversy & Biden’s 4-point plan for Afghan peace

In episode 698 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta said Ariz Khan's conviction brings 'closure' to 2008 Batla House encounter. He also dwelt on Biden administration's Afghan peace plan.

Why India has slipped to ‘partly free’ category on freedom index & how countries are scored

In episode 696 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta analyses Freedom House's report card on democracy, political rights and civil liberties in India.

Why Haryana’s new law reserving 75% private jobs for domiciles is self destructive politics

In episode 695 of 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains the provisions, politics and pitfalls of a new employment law in Haryana, and how it is suicidal for the state's growth story.

How Chinese cyber-attacks, Mumbai blackout depict a new era of low-cost high-tech warfare

In episode 694 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta highlights what the repeated attempts by Chinese hackers targeting Indian power system and now vaccine-making firms mean.

The meaning of govt’s new IT rules for OTT, digital media & the serious concerns they raise

In episode 693 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta calls the new IT rules for OTT and digital media a 'government takeover of journalism and free speech'.

How Modi-Shah’s BJP is co-opting regional cultural icons in poll-bound states

In episode 692 of ThePrint's Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains BJP’s strategy of reaching out to cultural icons of communities ahead of polls.

What next after India & Pakistan announce surprise deal to stop fighting at LoC

In episode 691 of ThePrint's 'Cut The Clutter', Shekhar Gupta explains what led to the two sides making this move and why it is significant.

What Puducherry, 9th govt brought down by Modi’s BJP in 7 yrs, tells us about party’s politics

In episode 688 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses how the ruling BJP at the Centre has managed to form governments in states where it lost elections.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

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.