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Start your mornings with our journalists who bring you the big story of the day in ThePrintAM.
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End your day with our most popular show ‘Cut The Clutter’ by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
Start your mornings with our journalists who bring you the big story of the day in ThePrintAM.
ThePrintPod offers you our special reports and opinions for when you‘re on the go.
End your day with our most popular show ‘Cut The Clutter’ by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But that’s not all. We also have Pure Science, National Interest, ThePrint Uninterrupted, Global Print, Politically Correct and PoliTricks.
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Feb 1, 2026 • 25min
ShekharSeSawal: Budget 2026: Key Takeaways, defence spending & what's in store for states | ShekharSeSawal Ep44
Highlights from the Union Budget 2026-27, including political signals and privatisation moves. A deep look at defence spending and why higher modernization outlays matter. Discussion on fiscal discipline, debt-to-GDP dynamics and asset sales. Debate on R&D funding, reallocating subsidies, and whether the budget ritual still serves a policy purpose.
Feb 1, 2026 • 8min
CutTheClutter: Budget 2026 isn’t about politics, populism or reform, it’s a hedge in anxious geopolitics
A deep look at Budget 2026-27 and why it feels politically confident yet fiscally cautious. Discussion of market rules like the big STT increase and controls on F&O trading. Exploration of how policy choices affect middle-class investors and corporate calls for looser macro policy. Examination of rising defence spending and the budget’s focus on preserving fiscal headroom amid global risks.
Feb 1, 2026 • 9min
ThePrintPod: Op Sindoor and Trump Impact: What Defence & MEA Budgets tell us
They dig into defence budget shifts, including a big rise in capital outlay and investments in R&D and indigenous platforms. They discuss looming mega contracts and altered aircraft procurement timelines. They cover MEA spending changes, from dropped Chabahar funding to adjusted aid across neighbouring and regional partners. The conversation reads the budget as a tilt toward hard power with targeted diplomatic spending.
Feb 1, 2026 • 11min
PrintPod: Union Budget 2026-27: Key takeaways, announcements & what it really says about India’s economy
Bidisha Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow at Chintan Research Foundation and policy analyst, breaks down the Union Budget’s signals. She highlights continuity over drama. She talks about fiscal discipline and the 4.3% deficit target. She explains capex-led growth, connectivity projects and targeted manufacturing support. She covers MSME scaling, procedural tax simplifications and climate-linked industrial bets.
Jan 31, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintPod: Around the world this week: US-Iran tensions, China executions & Starmer’s visit to Beijing
Tense US-Iran naval movements and warnings as diplomatic and regional stakes rise. Widespread protests and crackdowns inside Iran shape the backdrop. China executes members of a Myanmar-based scam network and expands regional anti-fraud cooperation. A high-profile UK visit to Beijing signals thawing ties with trade, travel and security deals on the table.
Jan 31, 2026 • 38min
ThePrintPOD: India-EU FTA & Turkey, Jamaat's rise in Bangladesh & why Iranian regime has run its course| Ep39
Breakdown of why the India-EU FTA finally materialized and which sectors stand to gain. Discussion of investment, defence ties and the SAFE fund as drivers of industrial opportunities. Analysis of Turkey’s customs union dynamics and what India should watch. Preview of Bangladesh’s election risks and the rise of Jamaat. Assessment of Iran’s protests, economic collapse and regime prospects.
7 snips
Jan 31, 2026 • 14min
SharpEdge: Ajit Pawar’s death is another ‘what if’ moment in Indian politics
A reflection on how sudden tragedy can reshape political futures. Multiple historical what-ifs are explored, from assassinations to unexpected deaths that altered leadership paths. The host examines how fate, not plotting, often decides who rises or falls in politics. The piece ends with a sober reminder of life’s fragility and its ripple effects on power.
Jan 31, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintAM: What has DGCA told HC on rest hours of pilots?
A court hearing about pilots' mandated rest hours and whether exemptions were improperly granted. Discussion of limited night-operation relief for one airline and the clash over indefinite relaxations. A public interest litigation raising safety, regulatory failure, monopolistic practices and passenger rights. Debate over new flight duty rules, leave substitution and the classification of low-cost carriers.
Jan 31, 2026 • 11min
ThePrintPod: India’s ‘mother of all deals’ with Europe comes with a troublesome cousin—Turkey
A deep look at how India’s landmark trade deal with the EU could be complicated by Turkey’s role in the EU customs union. Clear breakdowns of what the EU customs union is and why Turkey’s ambiguous ties to Europe matter. Discussion of possible expansions of the EU-Turkey pact and how India-Turkey trade dynamics and pragmatic engagement strategies might shape outcomes.
4 snips
Jan 31, 2026 • 11min
NationalInterest: Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too
A tight look at Operation Sindoor and whether accepting a ceasefire was the right call. Military findings from a Swiss report on air defenses and claims of air superiority are examined. The conversation probes how political objectives define victory and when to stop fighting. Historical conflicts are used to illustrate the costs of unclear aims.
