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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 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.
Mar 18, 2026 • 3min
ThePrintPOD: 14 held in Varanasi for Iftar party with chicken biryani on boat in Ganga, ‘hurting Hindu sentiments’
A viral video of an iftar on a boat in the Ganga sparks arrests and controversy. Discussion covers police charges including insults to religion and pollution laws. Complainant’s claims about location, chicken biryani, and disrespect to river devotees fuel public outrage. Report tracks the legal and community response to the incident.
Mar 18, 2026 • 2min
ThePrintPod: Joe Kent, top US Counterterrorism official in Trump administration who resigned over Iran war
A top counterterrorism official resigns over the Iran war and explains why he cannot support continued conflict. The conversation covers his threat assessment that Iran posed no imminent danger. Listeners hear about his long military and intelligence service and how personal loss shaped his opposition to prolonged wars. The discussion compares current policy pressures to past Iraq-era groupthink.
Mar 18, 2026 • 8min
PoliticallyCorrect: It’s both personal & political for Amit Shah in West Bengal polls. He needs this win more than ever
Quick breakdown of high-stakes assembly battles across southern states and why even small BJP gains matter. Discussion of fragile regional leaderships in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry and Kerala’s communal arithmetic. Examination of Assam’s confident campaign and why West Bengal is a make-or-break political test for Amit Shah.
Mar 17, 2026 • 11min
Nishikant-led House panel flags ‘regulatory gaps’ in online media & OTT, calls for more PIB fact-checks
A parliamentary panel flags regulatory gaps in online media and streaming platforms and urges more official fact-checking. Funding shortfalls for digital ministries and underutilized AI and semiconductor programs are highlighted. Procurement delays for GPUs and structural challenges for AI infrastructure get attention. The report calls for realistic budgets and better inter-ministerial coordination.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 24min
CutTheClutter: Iran’s most powerful leader Ali Larijani ‘killed’ by Israel: Why it’s a blow to Tehran's leadership
A fast-paced look at claims that Iran’s top security figure Ali Larijani was killed in Israeli strikes. Traces his rise from math and philosophy student to a central power broker. Explores his military and political career, family influence, and role in Iran’s decision-making. Discusses his international dealings, public profile, and how his removal could unsettle Tehran’s leadership.
Mar 17, 2026 • 6min
ThePrintPod: In voting math for Haryana RS seats, near-misses for BJP & hard truths for Congress—despite win for both
A midnight Rajya Sabha voting drama in Haryana with cancelled ballots and tense overnight scrutiny. Detailed breakdown of voting arithmetic, transfers and a 0.67-vote near-miss that changed results. Complaints to the Election Commission and delayed counting highlight screening disputes. Cross-voting raises hard questions about party discipline and what-if scenarios that could have flipped outcomes.
Mar 17, 2026 • 4min
ThePrintAM: Why has TVK denied alliance talks with NDA for Tamil Nadu?
Reports of alliance offers and denials dominate the conversation. A major film star’s declared ambition to be chief minister is highlighted. Allegations about seats and deputy CM offers are discussed alongside election timing. Claims about public support and law-and-order in Tamil Nadu are raised. Multiple parties publicly reject any talks and urge verification of rumours.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 29min
CutTheClutter: Saudi Arabia & UAE oil pipelines, & Gulf rivalries that prevented alternative to Strait of Hormuz
A crisp look at why the Strait of Hormuz became a global choke point and how geology and geopolitics shaped the risk. A tour of Saudi and UAE pipelines, when and why they were built and their capacity limits. An exploration of intra-Gulf rivalries that blocked joint pipeline solutions and how shifting regional strategies shaped energy routes.
Mar 16, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintPod: What Gulf states would say to Iran. War is temporary, geography is permanent
A discussion about how short-term military strikes can cripple long-term regional ties and reconstruction. Conversation covers risks to Gulf-based Iranian communities and the moral limits of self-defense. The strategic and economic dangers of disrupting the Strait of Hormuz are highlighted. The case is made for restraint and choosing long-term statecraft over escalation.
