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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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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.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintPod: India-EU FTA will change how US looks at trade with New Delhi. We must be ready
Discussion of the landmark India-EU free trade agreement and its likely market impact. Examination of EU motives to reduce reliance on the US and China for security and supply chains. Exploration of how the deal could redraw supply networks and influence US strategic reactions. Overview of contentious points like data rules, tariffs, TRIPS and carbon border measures.
Jan 30, 2026 • 4min
ThePrintPod: Fake call centres, drug dens—why China executed 11 members of Myanmar’s Ming family
An organised crime network ran fake call centres, gambling dens and drug hubs across borders. Large-scale romance and investment scams siphoned off huge sums. Forced recruitment, torture and deadly violence led to multiple deaths. Authorities denied appeals and pledged tougher cross-border anti-fraud action.
Jan 30, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintAM: Why did SC stay new UGC rules?
Discussion of the Supreme Court staying the new UGC rules and why they were judged regressive. Debate over a controversial Regulation 3C and whether protections presume oppression by reserved groups. Concern that vague language and exclusions like ragging could be misused. Court seeks expert review and constitutional examination of caste-neutral protections.
Jan 29, 2026 • 45min
ThePrintUninterrupted: US' outreach to Jamaat & why a Bangladeshi journalist decided to make diplomat's conversation public
Zulkarnain Saer, a Bangladeshi investigative journalist who uncovered leaked US diplomatic audio. He recounts why he published the recording. He discusses US outreach to Jamaat, regional geopolitics, shifting alliances, and risks to women's rights and sovereignty. Short, sharp takes on verification, diplomatic limits, and what to watch in Bangladesh's political future.
Jan 29, 2026 • 9min
Economix: Top 10 takeaways of Economic Survey explained ahead of Union Budget 2026-27
Clear takeaways from the Economic Survey, including why India is the fastest growing major economy and the updated GDP outlook. Discussion of low inflation and a cautious rate cut that aims to bolster growth. Spotlight on a historic rise in public capital spending and visible infrastructure gains. Notes on record exports driven by services, stronger bank balance sheets, labor formalization, and the climate finance challenge.
Jan 29, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintPod: New UGC rules on hold: Why SC believes they are ‘regressive’, can deepen caste divisions
A legal challenge to new UGC rules and the Supreme Court pausing them amid student protests. Concerns about vague language, possible misuse and exclusion of ragging are discussed. The Court links past caste-related cases and raises the idea of expert review. Upcoming hearings and calls to redefine caste discrimination in a neutral way are highlighted.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintAm: Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: What next for NCP?
A sudden leadership vacuum in Maharashtra politics after Ajit Pawar's death and the uncertain future of his splinter faction. Possible successors and family members are examined. Strategic choices include reunification, new alliances, or alignment with major parties. Local strongholds and regional vulnerabilities shape the high-stakes decisions ahead.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 24min
CutTheClutter: Trump triggers global trade & ties reset: West flocks to China, UK PM Starmer after Carney, Macron
Western leaders are making a diplomatic swing toward China with high-profile visits. The changing global trade map and a rising G2 dynamic get explored. Discussions focus on middle power alignments, security worries, and calls for China to rebalance toward domestic consumption. Shifts in export patterns and the political fallout of new China ties are highlighted.
Jan 28, 2026 • 7min
Opinion: Palak paneer prejudice and the food racism Indians face abroad
A viral US settlement over a racist remark about palak paneer sparks debate on food and belonging. Social media brings out shared stories about smells and unspoken rules. The conversation explores how community food norms shape housing and exclusion abroad. The piece asks how minority eating habits can coexist with majority sensibilities through pragmatism and compromise.
