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ThePrint.in is a news, analysis, opinion & knowledge media company that sharply focuses on politics, policy, government and governance.
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.
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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Mar 23, 2026 • 9min
ThePrintAM: Why have Nara Lokesh’s dinner get-togethers with elected NDA leaders earned praise, but also unsettled allies?
A look at why Nara Lokesh’s dinner outreach to NDA MLAs has stirred praise and unease. Short scenes cover his gift diplomacy, image makeover and hands-on grassroots work. Listen to debates over whether these gestures build goodwill or signal political ambition. The story also explores allies’ apprehensions and how his rising profile contrasts with older leadership styles.
Mar 22, 2026 • 13min
SecurityCode: 'Nehru and Modi’s dilemmas are similar, secret documents on 1953 nuclear crisis show'
Declassified 1953 documents reveal a recurring leadership dilemma about balancing moral principles and realpolitik. The story of Nehru’s thorium sale to China and US surveillance highlights risks tied to ambiguous rules on strategic materials. The episode traces how trade, security and diplomacy forced pragmatic compromises across decades of India-US relations.
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Mar 22, 2026 • 12min
Opinion: Iran & Israel used to be allies, what went wrong?
A look at how Iran and Israel moved from covert cooperation in intelligence and military support to open rivalry. The conversation traces Reagan-era back-channels, Iran–Iraq war dynamics, and Israel’s role in sustaining Iranian air power. It explores the rise of proxies like Hezbollah, Iran’s drone development, and how regional politics and shifting Israeli demographics hardened positions.
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Mar 21, 2026 • 13min
NationalInterest: India’s ‘Vishwaguru’ delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world
A sharp take on whether India is overestimating or underestimating its global influence amid the Iran war. A look at competing narratives that India has balanced ties with the US, Iran, Arabs and Israel. Traces a long-standing Vishwaguru self-image and explains why middle-power constraints shape realistic choices.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 25min
CutTheClutter: Tiny Kharg island- Iran’s key oil hub at the centre of Gulf war with Trump mulling a takeover
Tension around the Strait of Hormuz and how it lets Iran threaten shipping. The strategic geography and tiny size of Kharg island as a pivotal oil-export hub. Past attacks on Kharg during the Iran–Iraq oil war and its role in Iran’s oil infrastructure. Reports of Western naval responses and discussions about seizing Kharg as a lever in Gulf confrontations.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintAM: What has SC squashed the case against Elvish Yadav?
A legal update on the Supreme Court quashing proceedings related to a social media personality. Discussion of forensic findings saying recovered material were antibodies, not snake venom. Examination of procedural flaws in a Wildlife Protection Act complaint. Recap of raids, seizures and allegations about rave parties and snake handling.
Mar 19, 2026 • 21min
CutTheClutter: Iran strikes Gulf states after Israel's South Pars escalation: Why it's a turning point in Gulf war
Iran targeted energy infrastructure across Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia & UAE, after Israel struck South Pars- Iran's biggest natural gas complex. South Pars is part of the world's biggest oil field shared by Iran & Qatar. #CutTheClutter Ep 1813 explains the unique geography & significance of South Pars. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how the Arab states have reacted, and why this may mark a new phase in the Gulf War.
Mar 19, 2026 • 4min
ThePrintAM: Why did MP Pradyut Bordoloi quit Congress & join BJP ahead of Assam polls?
A veteran MP quits one party and joins another just before Assam polls. Claims of being sidelined and insulted within party ranks spark political drama. Reactions from prominent leaders and further resignations raise tensions. Discussion on how this shakeup could affect the state election landscape.
Mar 19, 2026 • 8min
ThePrintPod: Mamata says ECI transferred officers by breaking convention. What former ECs say on the norm
A political storm over sudden transfers of 44 officers in four states sparks debate. Claims that customary consultation with state governments was bypassed. Former election commissioners explain the panel-of-three convention and when pre-election moves are typical. Details of high-level replacements in West Bengal and wider postings across Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala are highlighted.
Mar 19, 2026 • 27min
CutTheClutter: We take a break from Iran war, & explain what's at stake in Assam, WB, Kerala, TN & Puducherry polls
DK Singh, political editor and analyst, gives a crisp walk-through of five crucial state and UT polls. He breaks down BJP vs regional parties in West Bengal, coalition maths and star power in Tamil Nadu, Kerala’s shifting UDF-LDF balance, Assam’s polarization and alliance shifts, and Puducherry’s local ties to Tamil Nadu. Sharp, concise political theatre across regions.
