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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
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Topic: Gita Press

Our take on MoU on India-US relationship, Opposition unity, Gita Press—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

‘Conspiracy against Gita Press, attempts to defame’, says Hindu Right press on Gandhi Peace Prize row

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the last couple of weeks

Nobel prize for ‘irony’ & ‘rebels and traitors’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

‘We don’t discuss politics’: Gita Press trustee on Opposition criticism over Gandhi Peace Prize decision

In a conversation with ThePrint, trustee Devi Dayal talks about Mahatma Gandhi's advice for Gita Press, running the 'no profit, no loss' publishing house & Hindutva vs Hinduism debate.

Nelson Mandela to Sheikh Mujib, a history of the Gandhi Peace Prize before Gita Press row

Modi govt’s decision to award Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 to Hindu text publisher Gita Press has sparked controversy and questions over the eligibility criteria.

‘Like awarding Godse’ — Gandhi Peace Prize for Gita Press triggers Congress-BJP slugfest

Jury headed by Modi unanimously selected Gorakhpur-based 100-year-old publisher. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad condemns Congress objection, says party has people with ‘Maoist’ mindset.

Why some Australian universities are rejecting applications of students from 5 Indian states

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Gita Press at 100—the cultural powerhouse made Hinduism relatable, affordable, portable

Gita Press has found the most formidable patron in PM Narendra Modi, who is scheduled to visit Gorakhpur next week. The Hindi publishing house's moment in the national story has never been more aligned. 

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.