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Thursday, August 28, 2025
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Topic: CutTheClutter

Why Hyderabad’s municipal polls are key to decoding BJP’s approach to politics

In episode 627 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about BJP's political tactics and Amit Shah's 'P-2-P approach'.

What UP govt’s new anti-conversion law says, and origin of ‘love jihad’

In episode 626 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the 'love jihad' law in UP and how it compares to other anti-conversion laws in other states.

The implications of Netanyahu, Pompeo and Mohammad bin Salman’s ‘secret meeting’

In episode 624 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talked about how the 'secret meeting' could significantly alter Israel's relations with several countries.

China’s 14-point ‘charge sheet’ against Australia, Five Eyes Alliance, & how Xi blew it

In episode 623 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains China's row with Australia, the 'Five Eyes' alliance and an opportunity Xi Jinping blew.

Obama’s book raises one of the central issues for Congress — Rahul Gandhi

In episode 621 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the Congress party under Rahul Gandhi and why he has not been very successful.

What vaccine efficacy means, & understanding the good news on Moderna, Pfizer, Sputnik V

In episode 620 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the science and significance of the claims on Moderna, Pfizer and Sputnik V vaccines.

How Macron’s French secularism is at odds with ‘Anglo-American’ liberalism

In episode 619 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent controversy surrounding France's alleged 'radical secularism' and Macron's sharp reaction to this criticism.

How drones helped Azerbaijan defeat Armenia, and the implications for future modern warfare

In episode 618 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta highlights military lessons from Armenia-Azerbaijan war, and their significance for India.

Why India, China want to disengage at LAC, & how standoff has changed the strategic picture

In episode 617 of ‘Cut The Clutter’, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the bargaining chips India has in the negotiations with China.   

What the Owaisi phenomenon says about Indian Muslims & future of ‘secular’ parties

In episode 616 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, ThePrint’s editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta elaborates on the ‘paranoia’ among ‘secular parties’ over the rise of the Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM in Bihar.

On Camera

How India’s disastrous attempt at economic planning choked growth, stagnated private sector

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.