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The joint communique came after the seventh round of the Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, held in Beijing between Ishaq Dar and Wang Yi.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/hegemonism-bullying-small-circles-china-pakistan-take-veiled-swipe-at-india-quad/2818897/

Employers and customers need to understand that gig workers are as much workers as factory workers or farm labourers, and that they are not miscreants.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/labour-codes-harsh-reality-gig-work/2818744/

Shekhar Gupta reflects on his impactful decade at a prominent news magazine during India's most transformative years. He delves into the political uproars, including communal tensions and terror strikes, while also discussing how global events reshaped India’s aspirations. The show highlights the significant newsroom evolution with the introduction of computers. Gupta also shares insights on caste and religious dynamics in politics, and the lasting effects of economic reforms that continue to reverberate today.

The podcast dives into the complex world of Nicolás Maduro, detailing his ascent from bus driver to Venezuelan president. It highlights serious US allegations, including a $50 million bounty and drug cartel connections. The discussion touches on Maduro's eccentric leadership style, political maneuvering, and the nation’s dismal economic state. The military's growing influence and the role of regional dynamics in Venezuela's political crisis are also explored. Plus, there's a look at recent US military actions and the uncertain future for the country.

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pitches the upcoming Assam elections as a battle for national and community identity. He vows to push back illegal immigrants, reflecting a broader trend of combining Assamese identity with Hindutva. The discussion explores how the RSS has spent decades shaping Assam's political landscape, transforming the narrative into one focused on anti-Muslim sentiments. The evolution of local leadership through co-opting from other parties is also examined, revealing the intricate dynamics at play in Assam's saffronisation.

West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry will go to polls in 2026. What's at stake for Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam, will BJP be able to counter Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, and why Tamil Nadu will be a test for DMK & Congress - #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta looks at the significance of the 5 elections in the coming year. Political Editor DK Singh joins in to analyse the likely implications for BJP, Congress, DMK & the Left. Episode 1778.