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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 14, 2026 • 11min
NationalInterest Pod: Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh & SL - A sign of mature democracies
A lively tour of democracy across the Indian subcontinent, spotlighting regular elections from the Maldives to Bhutan. The conversation contrasts varying democratic quality, cites peaceful transfers after recent uprisings in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, and explores why militaries mostly returned power to civilians. It also notes voters rejecting legacy parties and the rise of new political forces.
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Mar 14, 2026 • 40min
ShekharSeSawal: LPG shortage,Trump's war on Iran, Iran's nuclear program,India-Bangladesh ties | ShekharSeSawal Ep50
A rapid tour of why LPG shortages hit India and how supply chains, hoarding and reserves matter. A look at rising tensions with Iran, the risks to oil markets and limits of military options. A broad take on regional geopolitics, China’s position and how neighbourhood ties with Bangladesh and others shape strategy.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 24min
CutTheClutter: India’s LPG ‘crisis’ as Iran war escalates: Where our imports come from,concerns & what’s govt doing
Udit Bubna, a journalist who covers energy and petroleum with data-driven reporting. He maps where India sources LPG and crude, explains shifts toward Russia, the US and Africa, and outlines government steps to prioritize household cylinders and curb panic. Multiple short takes on supply routes, booking spikes and measures to steady supplies.
Mar 12, 2026 • 27min
CutTheClutter: Trump & Netanyahu’s goal,what air power can achieve by itself & Iran's damage to US missile defences
Two weeks on and the US-Israel and Iran war has only escalated. And what we have been seeing is aerial warfare. Israel & US have been launching attacks from airborne assets whereas Iran is targeting US missile defences with missiles & drones, launched from the ground. In Cut The Clutter Episode 1808, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the big picture emerging from the war, and what air power can & cannot achieve by itself. He also looks at lessons from the Iraq war & US air-campaign then.
Mar 12, 2026 • 7min
ThePrintAM: Why did SC allow passive euthanasia in Harish Rana case?
A tense discussion about striking captured ships and why sinking felt safer. Claims about dismantling Iranian drone, missile and naval capabilities. Talk of targeting and removing terrorist leaders and the uncertainty that follows. A visit to Dover to honor fallen servicemembers and families urging victory. Short, direct, and combative reflections on recent military actions.
Mar 11, 2026 • 27min
CutTheClutter: Why tiny sea passage Strait of Hormuz is a critical oil chokepoint & Iran's 'Trump' card in the war
A tense look at attacks in the narrow sea passage that carries nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil. Discussion of how geography, shallow waters and mines make the strait a strategic chokepoint. Examination of regional escalation, Iran’s leverage over global energy flows and the limits of military and alternative pipeline responses.
Mar 11, 2026 • 2min
ThePrintAM: Why did IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers resign?
A sudden top leadership exit and the surprising waiver of a notice period. A rapid transition to interim leadership and what that means for operations. A regulator fine and the fallout from thousands of flight cancellations. Short updates and key developments around a major airline shakeup.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 5min
ThePrintPod: Why is North India in the Grip of Dense Fog in March? Reason Revealed
A deep dive into why North India woke up under dense fog in March. Meteorological causes are unpacked, from a western disturbance bringing moisture to calm winds trapping haze. The timeline of a sharp AQI spike is traced. Experts explain dust pickup over Pakistan and Thar and how fog can even trip power lines. Social media theories about distant smoke are examined and challenged.
Mar 10, 2026 • 3min
ThePrintPod: Why These Five Iranian Women Footballers Won't Go Back To Iran
Five Iran women footballers refused to sing the national anthem before a match in Queensland, sparking a heated protest. The story covers online backlash, threats and fears of punishment if they return home. It follows international political attention and Australia granting humanitarian visas. Scenes of stadium support, activists blocking a bus and police involvement are described.
Mar 10, 2026 • 9min
ThePrintAM: WHY DID HC ACQUIT RAM RAHIM IN JOURNALIST MURDER CASE?
A deep dive into why a high court overturned a murder conviction, focusing on gaps in the prosecution case. Discussion of a central witness whose shifting statements weakened the case. Examination of unverified timelines, a mistaken satsang location in records, and a missing key police witness. Coverage of how motive differed from proof and the legal fallout that follows.
