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'Since 2012, India has adjusted its gold import duty on eight occasions. Each modification was presented as a justified decision at the time. This pattern is the real story in the recent headlines concerning record gold prices and the introduction of a new 15 per cent duty. India’s fluctuating policy regarding gold imports has oscillated between rates of 2 percent, 10 percent, 6 percent, and 15 percent, with each adjustment announced with confidence and subsequently reversed within a few years.' Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:
To read full report: https://theprint.in/opinion/economix/india-gold-duty-hike-smuggling/3010530/
"There was a little bit of Manmohan Singh at the Jantar Mantar youth protests that brought down a Union minister last month. It was undoubtedly the most significant challenge the BJP-led government has faced in years. The former Prime Minister was there in the repeated chants of “bure din waapis do”, a taunt at Narendra Modi’s much-vaunted promises of “achhe din. Watching Manmohan Singh's last press conference as PM, where he answered 62 unscripted questions from 100 journalists, is an exercise in realising how far India’s political culture has shifted," says ThePrint Columnist Karanjeet Kaur:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-manmohan-singh-jantar-mantar-cjp-coal-scam/3004796/
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat has seen a dramatic transformation in his image. It’s evident Bhagwat was watching from a distance and was worried about youth’s anger towards Modi govt. The first thing he did was to demolish any criticism of Gen Z protesters as anti-national. In this week’s #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta argues that RSS is cautioning Modi Govt.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/mohan-bhagwat-rss-gen-z-modi-government/3008910/
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The 20,000-page CBI chargesheet in the 2026 NEET paper leak case reveals how NTA subject experts leaked the paper and the glaring lapses within the organisation that enabled it. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta shares the highlights of the CBI chargesheet to explain how the 2026 paper leak was planned & executed. #CutTheClutter Episode 1877 also looks at the loopholes, and the key characters involved in the paper leak that drew widespread anger. Deputy Editor (Internal Security) Ananya Bhardwaj joins in.
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On the anniversary of abrogation of Article 370, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera called the move ‘black deed’, and demanded the restoration of statehood for Kashmir. #CutTheClutter Episode 1876 looks at how this stand differs from that of Nehru’s. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you back to the fascinating Parliament debate from November 1963, when then PM Jawaharlal Nehru said that Kashmir’s integration is complete, Article 370 is temporary & is going through a process of gradual erosion.
To watch Pawan Khera byte: https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2085043887148814365
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In the aftermath of the nationwide protests and the police action in Delhi on 20 July, several petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court for enforcing fundamental rights against the State. These range from Junaid Malik’s plea for wrongful detainment to Manoj Kumar Jha’s petition seeking FIRs against police excesses and a Gurugram protester’s plea over her pellet-gun injuries. Filing a petition in the Supreme Court is, however, only half the battle. Whether your petition gets a hearing depends on several moving parts: how quickly the registry processes defects in the case, whether a ‘mentioning’ succeeds, how urgently you push to cure those defects and ultimately, whether the Court’s docket has room for you. Data shows that the Supreme Court is relatively quicker to hear cases initiated by private petitioners than the state. Watch Gokul K Sunoj, Founding Lawyer at The Professeer, explain.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/counting-on-law/behind-every-supreme-court-petition-is-a-waiting-game/3003933/
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Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s comments on the ‘collapse’ of Pakistan govt, and need to create new provinces has drawn sharp reactions, including from the country’s defence minister Khawaja Asif. #CutTheClutter explains how Naqvi has put Shehbaz govt on notice with his comments. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how Pakistan Interior Minister’s remarks reveal Asim Munir’s plan.
To watch CTC episode 1238: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8Sv-Qyb2yo
To watch CTC on Mohsin Naqvi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBxA8zHNSVs
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In the latest episode of #DefenceScope, Snehesh Alex Philip, Editor - Defence and Diplomacy at ThePrint explains what white labelling in defence is all about.
DMK leader and Tamil Nadu's Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin called Vijay a 'dummy CM', after he was released late Tuesday evening. Udhayanidhi was arrested and questioned over his comments on Trisha Krishnan. #CutTheClutter looks at the drama that unfolded in Chennai and Thanjavur today, and reasons behind the controversy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the complexities of Tamil Nadu politics, the challenges that await CM Vijay, and the Cauvery water row which is at the centre of this political faceoff. Watch #CutTheClutter on Vijay's White Paper here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKd74U9aLzs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook @ASUSIndia.official Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BJP is relying too much on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress. It’s ignoring lessons from India’s political history, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/prashant-kishor-bankipur-bypoll-bihar-modi-shah-bjp/3004334/
Prashant Kishor ended 31-year BJP reign in Bankipur, sealing a stunning victory in the Bihar constituency. #CutTheClutter Episode 1873 looks at the implications of Prashant Kishor’s victory in Bankipur. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what it says about Bihar & national politics, and why it is unlikely to have an influence on 2026 UP elections.
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Depending on where your politics comes from you might see Jantar Mantar as a revolution, or as a passing sandstorm. My arguments won’t change any minds. I shall try, however, to say what’s happened and what hasn’t. The young people broke the self-imposed silence among the elite not to speak a word critical of the Modi government, except to whisper on the sidelines, looking left, right and behind.Certainly, what’s happened is the first public, in-your-face defiance and ridiculing of the Modi government. If they responded with such alacrity after the violence of 20 July, it was essentially because they realised that well over 95 percent of the protesting youth, or mostly children, were from the Hindu middle and upper-middle classes. Watch #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta: To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/cjp-student-protest-bjp-modi-govt-opposition/3002473/
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Nearly two years after his death, the Supreme Court has given a clean chit to former PM Manmohan Singh in coal scam case, and has accepted CBI’s closure report. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the intricacies of the case as well as SC order, and why this is a vindication of former PM. #CutTheClutter Ep 1872
To read National Interest articles: https://theprint.in/national-interest/national-interest-coal-vs-coalition/544065/ https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/jantar-chhu-mantar/544304/ To watch Walk the Talk: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-with-kiran-karnik-192826
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Elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been marked by violence and bloodshed. Pakistan's armed forces have countered protests in the region, unleashing a brutal crackdown, claiming 37 lives in 3 days. #CutTheClutter Episode 1871 looks at the latest developments in India's neighbourhood, and why they are significant. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the complexities & politics of PoK, and why Pakistan's 'Azad Kashmir' pitch is a pretence. Watch #CutTheClutter on the killing of Chinese engineers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UDiAHdhp14 Watch 2025 #CutTheClutter on PoK protests here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFjg7OuAw2c Watch 2024 #CutTheClutter on riots in PoK over electricity, inflation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrcKDDViOss
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Amicus curiae has told SC that WhatsApp suppressed facts, should not be heard. She also files chart showing most of her earlier recommendations to ministries are yet to be acted on.----more----https://theprint.in/india/keep-whatsapp-out-add-kill-switch-for-long-video-calls-amicus-tells-sc-on-digital-arrest-suo-motu-case/3000549/
CJP flagged Saif's case in an X post, saying 'photographing a peaceful protest is not a crime'. Police have denied taking him into custody.----more----https://theprint.in/india/prayagraj-student-who-attended-cjp-protest-was-held-for-24-hours-by-police-family-alleges/3000584/
The Supreme Court accepted the CBI's closure report in the Hindalco coal allocation case, setting aside the 2015 trial court order summoning former PM Manmohan Singh and closing the case on merits.
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The Anti-Paper Leak Bill was passed in Parliament amid uproar over Rahul Gandhi’s comment on Amit Shah. #CutTheClutter Ep 1870 looks at the takeaways from Rahul Gandhi’s speech, and how his attack was focused on Amit Shah & RSS. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at how the NEET protest, and crackdown may rewire Opposition politics ahead of key Assembly Elections in UP, Punjab.
To watch Rahul Gandhi speech in Lok Sabha: https://youtu.be/3fU2Qo-Aew4
To watch Rahul Gandhi full press conference: https://youtu.be/-YLuhhMf3K0
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With Besra now in custody, both the central committee & politburo of CPI (Maoist) are defunct. In other words, it marks the end of the Maoist movement in the country.
Published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Journal, the study said that even though India’s ageing population faces a ‘dementia burden’, data on what its risk factors actually are is still quite limited.
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As Parliament debates the Anti-Paper Leak Bill and issues emerging from youth stir as well as action against the protesters, #CutTheClutter details how the events unfolded in the national capital on 20 July. Episode 1869 explains the instances of lathicharge, tear gas shelling & pellet firing in Delhi during the CJP ‘Sansad Chalo’ Marg, the claims & what the probe has revealed so far. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at RAF protocol, and the questions that have emerged over crackdown on protesters.
To read National Interest- https://theprint.in/national-interest/indian-education-nta-neet-cjp-protest-pradhan-resignation/2996076/
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Major chunk allocated to unnamed maritime project, which analysts believe refers to INS Drakon, a German-built Dolphin II-class submarine reportedly given to Israeli Navy last week.
According to sources, the Deputy Commander of RAF was in charge of the unit that used the ARG to fire pellets. It was a standalone instance of an anti-riot gun being used, it is learnt.
The student protests are no longer about the NEET paper leak, they are about India's crisis of accountability. We may disagree on politics, governments or ideology. But very few Indians would disagree on one thing: systems should be reliable, and institutions should be accountable. One thing people in power should understand is that democracies can survive policy failures. What they struggle to survive is the loss of public faith in the institutions meant to correct those failures. — Amana Begum Ansari in this week's column----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govt-cant-describe-recurring-exam-failures-elses-legacy/2995093/
National Interest: Struggles of youth won’t end with Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. Govt must decentralise education
CJP-led youth protests have continued for a fifth day. On Friday, Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast after 26 days, and talks were held between CJP delegation and govt. #CutTheClutter Episode 1867 explains what public protests have achieved in India. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at CJP stir's comparisons with Bangladesh, Nepal & Sri Lanka.
Power counts on the crowd to thin out, for the fast to break, and for young bodies to give in to exhaustion. It has all the time in the world. Does the CJP? Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Karanjeet Kaur----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/irom-sharmila-sonam-wangchuk-cjp-protests/2991696/
CJP-led protests escalated following the police crackdown during ‘Sansad Chalo’ Marg on Monday this week.
ThePrint’s team of reporters, editors, as well as photo & video journalists has been getting us reports, facts & the ground truth.
In this special edition of #CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta speaks to ThePrint team that has been reporting from the ground.
Delhi witnessed protests led by the CJP or Cockroach Janta Party. Protesters clashed with Delhi police, while marching to the Parliament. And, Police resorted to lathicharge, tear gas. Meanwhile, activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his hunger strike. #CutTheClutter looks at the root of these protests — Successive NEET paper leaks, unemployment and distrust in education system. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what fuelled these protests in Delhi, and implications of Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj joins in to explain what probe into NEET 2026 paper leak has revealed.
Parliament Monsoon Session, scheduled to begin on Monday may affirm India’s evolution into a one-party state. There’s a flip side — it will also open up the possibility for a second party to rise, if it could sweep up the detritus of the vote banks of regional parties the BJP is currently decimating or subsuming. This incredible win for the BJP will, ironically, also open up the space needed for the Congress to rediscover its mojo as the BJP’s only pan-national challenger. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/bjp-modi-shah-congress-rahul-gandhi-opposition/2989510/
Over 100 scientists have left ISRO in one year & following the spate of resignations, the Centre has tightened rules around exits and voluntary retirement.#CutTheClutter Episode 1865 looks at reasons behind this exodus, brewing crises in ISRO and why these point to challenges for India's space programme. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details the private sector boom in our nation's space sector, and some of the companies doing noteworthy work in the area.----more----Watch #OffTheCuff with Pawan Kumar Chandana, Co-Founder & CEO of Skyroot Aerospace here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcUpyye3OwM----more----Read Soumya Pillai's story on scientists leaving ISRO here: https://theprint.in/india/india-opened-space-to-private-players-isro-brain-drain-is-one-result/2987999/----more----Watch #CutTheClutter on importance of satellites in modern warfare here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U839-QEUZ7s----more----Watch #CutTheClutter on Pakistan's space programme here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqaxD1rgQFw----more----Watch Walk The Talk with Prof CNR Rao here: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-with-bharat-ratna-cnr-rao-308738
https://theprint.in/india/governance/the-reel-deal-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-warns-ministers-against-social-media-driven-gimmickry/2988145/
No protest movement in the Modi era is ever going to have it as easy as the Anna Hazare and Arvind Kejriwal movement did with UPA-2, explains Vir Sanghvi in this week's #SharpEdge----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/cockroach-janta-party-rahul-gandhi-dharmendra-pradhan/2987703/
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As Spain storms into FIFA World Cup final, #CutTheClutter looks at the the sporting powerhouse, internal rivalries & divisions. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the country's complexities and how its leader - Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking on Trump as well as Musk.
A New York Times report details how Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad tried to cultivate Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for years, followed by a 'dramatic effort to take him to Mossad safe house in Iran' on February 28. However, the report states, that the plan fell apart. #CutTheClutter Episode 1863 looks at the fascinating story of Israel's secret plan to tap Ahmadinejad. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details some of the questions this report raises.----more----Read the New York Times report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/13/us/politics/israel-mahmoud-ahmadinejad-iran.html----more----Read TheAtlantic story here: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/03/mahmoud-ahmadinejad-iran-leadership/686309/
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Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.
To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/punjab-satluj-diljit-dosanjh-akali-dal-bjp-aap-congress/2983442/
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In the second part of #CutTheClutter on the Satluj controversy, Shekhar Gupta traces the story of Punjab police's long fight against terror and the many phases of militancy in the the state in 1980s and early 1990s. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta also tells the story of two assassination attempts on former Punjab police chief Julio Ribeiro.
To read Indian Express Articles by Shekhar Gupta: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/international/story/19911015-attack-on-indian-ambassador-to-romania-julio-ribeiro-baffles-investigators-814911-1991-10-14 https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19860430-we-have-no-choice-but-to-meet-violence-with-violence-jf-ribeiro-800836-1986-04-29
To read Kanwar Sandhu: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19921015-punjab-police-transgresses-limits-of-law-fighting-terrorism-767008-2012-12-26
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The US has indicted jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi & his aide Goldy Brar for the 2023 killing of Separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, while ruling out Indian govt officials’ role. The investigation into ‘Operation Hardball’ has also revealed the crime syndicate of Bishnoi gang and the three US indictments expose the web of organised crime, illegal immigration, extortion, assassination. #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta looks at what the 3 indictments say, and explains the key characters as well as the charges against them.
To Watch Ananya Bhardwaj Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmITA5HiV2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8RbyGynXqY To Read: https://theprint.in/india/us-indictment-says-bishnoi-ran-global-crime-syndicate-from-indian-jail-ordered-nijjar-killing/2980868/
To read indictments: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/united-states-vs-bishnoi-indictment.pdf
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As controversy over Diljit Dosanjh starrer ‘Satluj’ escalates, #CutTheClutter traces the story of Jaswant Singh Khalra, the activist kidnapped and murdered by cops. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also tells the story of the bloodiest years in Punjab & the state’s fight against terror.
Read Shekhar Gupta & Prashant Panjiar’s 1991 report in India Today here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19910115-the-rule-of-the-gun-756525-1991-01-14
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India is often called the ‘pharmacy of the world’ — it exports one-fifth of the world’s generic medicines and meets over half of the global vaccines demand. Yet when it comes to discovering the next breakthrough medicine, India’s contribution remains surprisingly small.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/feature/india-manufacturing-medicines-discovering-funding-key/2973560/
Seeking cancellation of bail to Elgar Parishad accused, NIA alleges that January meeting at Mumbai Press Club was intended to discuss ways to spread the ‘Urban Naxal’ movement.
India-UK CETA promises duty-free access from 15 July, but the determining factor is procedural, rather than a high-level meeting. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:
To read full report: https://theprint.in/opinion/piyush-goyal-says-india-is-on-track-for-1-trillion-exports-fta-kite-has-a-string-problem/2979349/
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The Defence Acquisition Council or the DAC gave approval to acquisition proposals worth nearly Rs 52,000 Crore, last week. Post Op Sindoor, in May 2025, the DAC has given approval for purchases worth almost Rs 10 trillion. #CutTheClutter with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the multiple approvals given by DAC, what it means for India's military & the next steps of long-drawn process that still await. Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip joins in to explain some of the systems and projects that have been given DAC nod.
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BJP has created a political miracle by making India almost a one-party state despite being well short of a Lok Sabha majority. Congress is the only significant Opposition that remains intact. Thereby, Indian politics has also become a two-party contest. The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.
https://theprint.in/politics/rss-breaks-silence-on-ram-temple-theft-severe-punishment-thwart-conspiracies-of-anti-hindu-forces/2976718/
Why has the Middle East witnessed endless conflicts over the last 100 years? How were the region's borders shaped, and by whom? #CutTheClutter Episode 1858 details the fraught history of Middle East, how it sowed eternal conflict & its colonial straight-line borders. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains its link to India's Partition.
Since post-poll ‘reconciliation’, at least 16 ex-ministers, 300 district functionaries and more than 1,000 cadres have quit AIADMK, with many crossing over to ruling TVK.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/as-more-aiadmk-ex-ministers-join-vijays-tvk-spotlight-on-how-eps-velumani-patch-up-crumbled/2976053/
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The US' 'handling' of war in Iran, and Trump's 'Project Freedom' has sparked a cold war between the allies, the US & Saudi Arabia. According to reports, in May, Saudi Arabia denied US, military access for Project Freedom, the operation to open Strait of Hormuz. However, Saudi Arabia, eventually backed down after US threatened to block delivery of interceptors. But the incident has led to a wider standoff between the two countries. #CutTheClutter Episode XXXX explains what triggered this rift between Trump & Saudi Crown Prince, why it is significant and what's next for US & Saudi Arabia ties. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how a new Middle East Security architecture is now taking shape. Read The New York Times report here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/politics/trump-saudi-crown-prince-iran.html Read the Wall Street Journal story here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-us-relationship-iran-war-ca0f31a0
India’s most successful insurgency settlement- the Mizo peace accord was signed on this day, 40 years back- on 30 June 1986. Watch #CutTheClutter Episode 53 where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Mizoram matters, the lessons it holds in peacemaking and how the accord ended 2-decade long insurgency in the state. The episode was first published in December 2018.
India-Bangladesh ties had soured under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government after the fall of the Hasina regime. Both have been trying to normalise ties ever since. Watch more on this with Deep Halder, Author and Columnist at ThePrint:
The Ram Mandir donation theft case has stirred UP politics, and left the VHP embarrassed, with General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai, and trustee Anil Mishra, resigning last week. Both have been associated with the VHP for decades. There have been 8 arrests in the case so far, & SIT has submitted a preliminary report last week.
https://theprint.in/india/haryana-idfc-fraud-in-anticipatory-bail-plea-suspended-ias-officer-puts-ex-hspcb-chair-in-the-dock/2971880/
Joe Sacco’s true focus is in showing how little local disputes led to riots in Muzaffarnagar, sort of leaderless and initially politics-free as the crowds took over. Politics and ideology wade into this opening. For all the global fame he has earned for his unique brand of ‘comics journalism’ Malta-born American Joe Sacco checked one more box on his overloaded CV when Penguin Random House India pulled his latest The Once and Future Riot. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/publisher-ban-on-saccos-brilliant-muzaffarnagar-riot-comic-is-a-cynical-joke-on-indias-freedoms/2970939/----more----Read Himanshi Aggarwal's article here here: https://theprint.in/feature/hindu-nationalism-inflammatory-penguin-joe-sacco/2961314/
A new Pew Research survey covering 36 countries and two territories shows Donald Trump's global ratings have declined sharply, and how confidence in the United States as a reliable partner has also fallen. The survey finds widespread scepticism about Trump's handling of trade, Gaza, Iran and the Ukraine war, with many traditional American allies expressing declining trust in Washington. In #CutTheClutter episode 1855, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down what the latest Pew data reveals about Trump's standing across the world, America's changing global image, and how India & Pakistan are on opposite ends.----more----Read Pew Research survey copy here: https://www.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/06/pg_2026.06.23_us-image-2026_report.pdf
ThePrintPod: Heatwaves, beyond numbers: In Delhi’s hottest areas, residents’ diaries record heat, illness, lost work
ThePrintPod: Meet the lawyers who defend the govt: Cases & careers of 5 reappointed Additional Solicitors General
ThePrintPod: There’s no need to make the right to vote a fundamental right. It’s already well-protected
ThePrintPod: ‘Brothers Gang’ that hunted cops: How Lalan Singh & his siblings terrorised Bihar and UP
https://theprint.in/politics/raj-bhujbal-narayan-rane-how-many-times-has-shiv-sena-split-what-happened-to-those-rebels/2967056/
Sanae Takaichi will be here from 1 to 3 July for her 1st India visit. While Assam was touted as a possibility for holding the summit, the plan was shelved due to a tight schedule.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/japan-pm-takaichi-to-give-assam-a-miss-next-month-new-delhi-to-host-india-japan-summit/2967457/
Four officials arrested, another four suspended. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces ex-gratia payments, while SIT constituted to probe fire that claimed 15 lives.----more----https://theprint.in/india/amid-arrests-suspensions-announcements-key-question-on-lucknow-fire-unanswered-how-did-it-start/2967232/
ThePrint correspondent Sneha Richhariya examines why some of AIIMS Delhi's most senior doctors left India's premier public medical institution years before retirement. Between 2023 and 2025, at least 15 senior faculty members, including several heads of department, opted for voluntary retirement. Most later joined private hospitals. Their departures come as AIIMS struggles with hundreds of vacant faculty posts, growing competition from the private healthcare sector, housing shortages, and concerns over governance and internal politics. Drawing on conversations with more than a dozen current and former AIIMS doctors, this video explores what is driving the exodus, how it could affect the institute's future, and why many doctors now see AIIMS as a stepping stone rather than a lifelong career destination. The video also looks at the history of AIIMS, the growing salary gap between public and private healthcare, findings of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, and the reforms experts believe are needed to retain India's top medical talent.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/health/bureaucracy-slow-career-growth-private-sectors-pull-a-quiet-exodus-of-doctors-at-aiims-delhi/2964388/
The maiden BJP budget for West Bengal seeks to balance welfare commitments with industrial ambition, but the numbers reveal where the government’s priorities lie. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya.
To read full report: https://theprint.in/economy/bengals-fiscal-turn-in-first-bjp-budget-cheaper-debt-bigger-bets/2966971/
ThePrintPod: Huge population, humongous geography—Why West Bengal needs more districts than existing 23
ThePrintAM: Why did Manipur High Court order release of youth detained under both UAPA & NSA?
From wooing minority Hindus to reaching out to the Dalits and making an outreach to the Sikhs, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned in Punjab. It plans to make misgovernannce, drug menace and conversion the central poll planks. In this episode, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains what makes BJP so optimistic in Punjab.
His departure, even with a parliamentary majority of 174 seats, was in discussion after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham secured commanding victory in Makerfield by-election.
ThePrintPod: Muhammad Yunus still haunts Bangladesh. Tariq Rahman must announce his own reform plan
ThePrintPod: As Mumbai sets climate budget at Rs 20,730 cr, 43% of BMC spending aligns with Climate Action Plan
ThePrintAM: Why Bombay High Court’s nod to Preity Zinta's AI deepfake suit against Google, Meta & X matters
Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/political-defections-ideology-bjp-congress-sena-ncp-tmc-samajwadi-party/2964718/
https://theprint.in/politics/ram-mandir-donation-row-vhp-defends-its-v-p-temple-trust-chief-champat-rai-probe-other-trusts-too/2964711/
Tamil Nadu's new TVK govt, led by CM Vijay, has released a detailed White Paper on the state's finances for the 5 post-Covid years, which coincide with DMK rule. It compares the state with 3 peers -- Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka. In episode xxxx of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the data, charts, and conclusions presented in the White Paper & looks at how decades of welfare-driven politics have impacted Tamil Nadu's economy & what it could mean for the state's future.
ThePrintPod: US VP Vance lashes out at Israel over criticism of Iran deal—‘wake up & smell the reality’
ThePrintPod: India-UK FTA to kick in on 15 July. What gets cheaper & how Indian exporters stand to benefit
ThePrintPod: 146 new legislators, one crash course: Tamil Nadu’s TVK govt prepares rookie MLAs for assembly debut
ThePrintAM: What has Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov said on the Govt's Temporary Telegram Ban?
Belagavi ex-armyman murder: A minor bike accident, fatal poisoning & Rs 2-cr insurance ‘plot’
ThePrintPod: After months of criticism & poll setback, CPI(M) suspends Sabarimala gold theft accused Padmakumar
ThePrintPod : ‘Operation Tiger’ in the making? With MPs reaching Delhi, denouement approaches for Uddhav’s Shiv Sena
For three decades, India has been advised on the importance of fiscal discipline, with recommendations to maintain tight deficits, rationalise subsidies and allow market-driven allocations. India has largely adhered to these guidelines, often with difficulty and under close observation. In contrast, the world’s second-largest economy has been implementing one of the largest industrial subsidy programmes in history, which international bodies have not openly addressed. ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya explains: #Economix----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/economix/chinas-subsidy-machine-has-broken-global-trade-india-shouldnt-copy-it/2960821/
ThePrintPod: New drugs reach India 5-6 years late, approval time must be cut down to 12-18 months—Pfizer India head
https://theprint.in/politics/what-akal-takht-declaring-bhagwant-mann-anti-guru-means-for-him-aap-in-the-sole-state-it-rules/2961301/
BJP is the suzerain today and allies must act as vassals to survive. It has to live with a few Naidus and Palaniswamis for now, but it’s just a matter of time—ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh discusses Modi-Shah’s alliance politics in this episode of #politicallycorrect To read this week's Politically Correct: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/mamata-naveen-nitish-vajpayee-advani-bjp-modi-shah/2960135/
https://theprint.in/politics/behind-ncpi-the-refuge-of-tmc-rebel-mps-a-lawyer-famous-mathematician-motivational-speaker/2959882/
The US and Iran have agreed to a truce and are expected to sign a preliminary agreement in Geneva later this week. Oil prices have eased, markets have rallied and fears over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have receded. In #CutTheClutter episode XXXX, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the emerging Iran-US truce in 10 points, decoding the significance of the understanding, Pakistan's role in the diplomatic process, why Israel is unhappy with the outcome, what it means for the Gulf Arab states, and why the peace dividend is of enormous significance for India.----more----Read The Washington Post's article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/12/qatar-pursued-secret-talks-with-iran-shield-gas-complex-strikes/----more----Read Barak Ravid's article here: https://www.axios.com/2026/06/14/trump-netanyahu-iran-deal-israel-beirut-strike----more----Watch 'Syria, Turkey, Kurds, ISIS, Trump & Putin, & how Middle East unravelled in murderous chaos | ep 294' here: https://youtu.be/mwKDHWXdIBc
Israel PM yet to publicly comment, but unusually direct criticism from key members of his govt highlights growing tensions between Jerusalem & Washington over US-Iran peace deal.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/israel-ministers-say-not-part-of-or-bound-by-us-iran-deal-trump-says-netanyahu-very-difficult-guy/2960252/
From BrahMos exports to semiconductor cooperation, India and countries to its east are recalibrating ties as geopolitical shifts create a need for trusted regional partners.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-east-asia-move-beyond-trade-rivalry-towards-strategic-alignment-as-us-china-contest-escalates/2959683/
As war drags on across the Gulf, Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is emerging as a major challenge to talks on a US-Iran deal. With Israeli elections approaching and regional uncertainty deepening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to weaken, if not eliminate, Hezbollah's military capabilities. But is this objective achievable, and what are the wider implications for US-Iran diplomacy, regional stability, and Israel's security? In this episode of ThePrint Worldview with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Dr Swasti Rao speaks with Amos Davidowitz, an Israeli Reserve Commander, to unpack Israel's strategic calculations, Hezbollah's resilience, and the impact of the conflict on President Trump's efforts to secure a deal with Iran. As diplomacy and military action collide, the conversation explores whether the war in Lebanon could reshape the regional balance of power and derail prospects for a broader diplomatic breakthrough.
Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru as the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of India earlier this week. After what Modi and the vast numbers of his supporters believe he has done for India, it’s time we start looking at what lies ahead. Or his challenges going ahead. Read Here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/narendra-modi-bjp-longest-serving-continuously-elected-prime-minister-challenges/2958655/
https://theprint.in/india/fir-against-mamata-for-threatening-communal-harmony-during-march-dharna-against-sir/2958445/
The US attacked three ships in 3 days earlier this week, in the Gulf of Oman. All three ships had Indians onboard as crew and sailors, and three were killed in the strikes. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta details facts of these three ships - who owned & managed them & what US claims. #CutTheClutter Ep 1851 also looks at the industry of Flags of Convenience and how it is used as a cloak for illegal shipping. ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's 1985 story here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19850815-maini-shippings-two-sister-cargo-ships-disappear-in-the-bay-of-bengal-without-any-trace-770310-2013-12-29----more----Raed 2025 UN report here: https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025_en.pdf
ThePrintPod: Why the India-Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement matters more than high-level visits
ThePrintPod: Anthropic’s most powerful AI model can win a Pokémon game using just screenshots. Meet Claude Fable 5
The MMRDA launched an initiative of 'Friday Public Transport Day' This is to encourage employees and organisations across Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to commute by public or shared transport every Friday.
ThePrintAM: Haryana bans rallies, roadshows till Sept in sweeping austerity order. No foreign travel for govt staff
ThePrintPod: ‘No cheating if no one’s aggrieved’—How Delhi HC poked holes in EOW, ED cases against NewsClick, founder
As Modi becomes India's longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister, #CutTheClutter looks at where BJP stands, with 17 CMs and what it did to reach this place. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how BJP turning India into a single-party state. The episode also looks at how numbers stack up in both Houses of Parliament.
ThePrintPod: Left out in the cold in Kerala, CPI(M) calls for public inputs on rebuilding party, way forward
The NIA chargesheet in Pahalgam terror attack pieces together what happened on 22 April 2025 at Baisaran meadow. It also reveals the perpetrators behind the attack, plotters, Pakistan role & the bigger web of conspiracy. #CutTheClutter Episode 1849 looks at what the NIA chargesheet details. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the 10 key questions, NIA chargesheet answers.----more----Raed Mayan Kumar's article here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/gopro-used-to-recce-pahalgam-before-terror-attack-traced-to-chinese-distributor-nia-to-approach-china/2868305/
Ineffective opposition, reversal of regional parties' domination, right replacing the left as the reference point in Indian politics-- similarities and differences in PM Modi's and ex-PM Nehru's political legacies, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
----more----To Read this week's Politically Correct: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/pm-modis-biggest-achievement-breaking-nehrus-record/2955509/
ThePrintPod: How actor Sukanya won defamation case against Sun TV over Veerappan interview after 30-year battle
ThePrintPod: Right of passage: Kirit Somaiya evolves from anti-corruption crusader to BJP’s poster boy in Maharashtra
The Indus Waters Treaty is back in focus again, with Modi govt announcing two new projects on Chenab river. The first is the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh & the other is the Salal Dam rehabilitation in Jammu & Kashmir. #CutTheClutter Episode 1848 looks at the fineprint of these two projects with an outlay of around Rs 2,600 crore and why they have drawn a sharp response from Pakistan. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the nuances of Indus Waters Treaty, where it stands, and how these two new projects do not violate it.----more----Read KBS Sidhu's post here: https://kbssidhu.substack.com/p/the-tunnel-and-the-indus-waters-treaty?open=false----more----Read Ajmal Shah's paper here: https://www.jkpi.org/water-warfare-and-kashmir/
ThePrintPod: Pre-marital relationship, ‘moral turpitude’ & police job on line—Why SC backed Telangana candidate
https://theprint.in/politics/letter-to-cji-on-sir-education-ministers-scalp-over-neet-india-blocs-5-pt-resolution-after-meet/2954027/
ThePrint investigation has revealed that 6 Pakistani Earth-observation satellites were launched in the past 16 months. These spy satellites are also positioned to provide Pakistan with continuous imagery of Indian territory. In #CutTheClutter Episode 1847, Shekhar Gupta explains how Pakistan is reviving its space programme, its strategic importance & what it means for India as well as for ISRO. ThePrint Senior Assistant Editor Soumya Pillai joins in to explain the newsbreak. ----more----Read Soumya Pillai story here: https://theprint.in/ground-reports/pakistan-spy-satellite-network-india-jk-china-space-surveillance/2953507/
ThePrintPod: Meeting with Shah, litti-chokha diplomacy—why BJP laid out red carpet for Nepal’s ruling RSP
ThePrintPod: Iran, Israel trade strikes for first time since ceasefire despite Trump’s efforts to restrain Tel Aviv
ThePrintPod: Rabi Lamichhane’s high-profile Delhi visit shows Nepal’s two-layer India policy
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Urban misgovernance is India’s biggest brand destroyer. The central curse of our urban governance isn’t that more voters live in these slummified villages. It’s that the political class panders to them instead of improving their quality of life. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/brand-india-urban-misgovernance-delhi-fire-building-collapse/2952223/
Inflated revenue, no proof of investment in gold mine in Africa, reduction of receivables & supplies of gold, routing of funds via personal accounts— These are some of the findings of SEBI probe into Rajesh Exports Limited. #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta looks at the big takeaways from SEBI report, irregularities and explains why it isn’t Rs 15.15 lakh crore scam as well as what it is.
Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has officially resigned from the BJP and announced a new political movement, Annamalai Makkal Iyakkam (AMI). Once seen as the BJP's strongest face in Tamil Nadu, the former IPS officer says disagreements with the party leadership over the state's political strategy forced him to part ways. Samah Qundeel explains Annamalai's rise from "Singham" cop to political heavyweight, why he left the BJP, and what his next move could mean for Tamil Nadu politics.
ThePrintPod: Alzheimer’s may show up in blood yrs before symptoms appear—Lancet study offers hope of early diagnosis
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/oil-mining-top-modi-rodriguez-talks-as-india-and-venezuela-seek-to-reset-ties/2950745/
Bhakra Dam recorded a deflection of 1.1770 inches, which is beyond safety limit (1.03 inches) in November last year. The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) signed an MoU with IIT Roorkee for an emergency study, following this. #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta looks at reasons behind it, why it’s an early warning & what can be done to avoid any disaster.
20-page Hindi monthly dedicated to labour struggles was started in 2004 & circulates in UP, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, WB, Delhi. It’s distributed from Janchetna bookstore in Lucknow.
The distinction often overlooked in headline figures is what we economists call the difference between growth and structural transformation. Growth is an aggregate measure, indicating that the economy is expanding. Structural transformation, however, is more complex and consequential, as it assesses whether the composition of the economy is evolving in ways that genuinely enhance the material conditions of its inhabitants. By the first measure, Uttar Pradesh is performing reasonably well. By the second measure, the situation is considerably more concerning. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/theres-a-problem-with-ups-trillion-dollar-economy-dream/2947729/
https://theprint.in/politics/shivakumar-sworn-in-as-new-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiahs-son-many-loyalists-in-his-13-member-team/2949389/
DK Shivakumar took oath as Karnataka Chief Minister today, with G Parameshwara as his deputy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the challenges on political, economic & infrastructure fronts for DK Shivakumar, and why the main challenge still comes from his predecessor Siddaramaiah. Political Editor DK Singh joins in. Episode 1844
If one can channel Gen-Z’s energy toward a constructive process, it can hold tremendous potential, BJP national president Nitin Nabin told a delegation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) of Nepal, led by chairman Rabi Lamichhane Tuesday, ThePrint has learnt. A BJP insider told ThePrint that there was a discussion on the role of Gen-Z, and the RSP president agreed with Nitin Nabin as he pointed out that this was how Nepal’s democratic transition occurred.
What may look like a manageable drift in governance can often lead to precipitous falls in politics. Remember how it started in 2011 for Manmohan Singh government, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of # PoliticallyCorrect----more----To Read this week's Politically Correct: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/pm-narendra-modi-neet-paper-leak-problems/2948353/
Team Cvoter snap poll finds widespread dissatisfaction with exam governance, strong support for reform, abolition of NTA, and accountability over NEET and CBSE-related issues.
The northern state has identified five specific 'use cases'—real, existing government problems—for which solutions will be sought through Sandbox.
How have global oil shocks led to energy sector reforms, changes in governments, wars, and what upheavals occurred in India? ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the 5 big global oil shocks in the last 53 years, starting from 1973 Yom Kippur war. #CutTheClutter Episode 1843 also looks at how each oil shock, was followed by a slump, and the key oil indices- including BRENT, WTI.
https://theprint.in/india/retd-doctor-sexually-assaults-15-yr-old-at-haryana-govt-hospital-flees-fir-filed-under-pocso-act/2946849/
ThePrintAM: Did Delhi High Court uphold the ban on French liquor giant Pernod Ricard in the Capital?
ThePrintPod: Pakistan’s role in West Asia conflict mirrors a familiar pattern—use and discard by the US
Archaeology offers something increasingly rare in combating global water crisis—a long-term perspective on how human societies learned to live with drought and environmental stress.Archaeologist and ThePrint columnist Disha Ahluwalia traces how a Harappan city holds the solution to India’s water crisis.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/this-harappan-city-holds-the-solution-to-indias-water-crisis/2940957/
India has initiated what will become the biggest structural shift in its military aviation ecosystem since Independence, opening the door for private industry to move from being suppliers and vendors to becoming central players in the country’s most ambitious combat aircraft programme. Snehesh Alex Philip, Editor - Defence and Diplomacy at ThePrint explains in #DefenceScope. ----more----To Read: https://theprint.in/defence/5th-gen-fighter-amca-tender-issued-hal-sits-out-as-private-sector-takes-centre-stage/2943139/
India’s ambitious Project Cheetah was projected as a historic wildlife comeback story. But an exclusive document accessed by ThePrint reveals a troubling side to the conservation effort. Between 2022 and 2024, cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park were reportedly tranquilised 110 times for management, medical interventions, and to prevent them from straying outside park boundaries. Wildlife experts warn that repeated chemical immobilisation can have long-term physiological and behavioural consequences for the big cats.----more----Link to the story:https://theprint.in/feature/kuno-cheetahs-tranquilised-project-inspection-report/2942453/
The rupee reached a value of 96.91 against the dollar on 20 May, marking a 16.1 per cent depreciation over 18 months, thereby rendering it Asia’s worst-performing major currency for two consecutive years. ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya argues that the rupee does not need a defender, rather it needs an economy worth defending.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/economix/rupee-defender-economy-worth-defending/2941503/
Kerala not Bengal’: Amid criticism, CM Satheesan defends state CEO Kelkar’s appointment as secretary
ThePrintOpinionPod: India must stop being the ‘gentle elephant’. Modi’s Europe tour marks a strategic shift
ThePrintPod: Brampton bust: 17 Indian-origin men held in Canada for ‘extortion, shooting, other crimes’
The contentions regarding the Great Nicobar project include the tussle between ecology and security. It is something that India can't ignore against China's growing maritime footprint ThePrint's columnist, Rami Desai, breaks down the significance of the project, which goes beyond the binary choice.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/great-nicobar-project-india-china-maritime-footprint/2934003/
An oil shock, monsoon fears, rampant unemployment, and the seeming inevitability of inflation are common to both 1973 Indira-era & 2026. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argues that Modi govt today has space, but not immunity and if it doesn’t use the space wisely, come clean and carry out real reform—including in higher education—the space will vaporise.
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The Cockroach Janta Party has drawn millions of followers in less than a week. It gained widespread attention following comments by CJI Justice Surya Kant, who compared people moving towards journalism or activism with cockroaches. #CutTheClutter Episode 1842 looks at the Cockroach Janta Party phenomenon, why it has gained popularity amid youth anger and concerns over unemployments. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the rise of non-ideological parties, in India and in the neighbourhood.
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Special PMLA Court in Chennai last month dropped proceedings linked to ED case against Singapore-born Buhari, heir to Dubai-based Coal and Oil Group.----more----https://theprint.in/india/energy-empire-heir-who-landed-in-eds-crosshairs-ahmed-buharis-road-to-glory-and-the-tumble/2937457/
As political debate on social media is increasingly shifting towards education & jobs, Samajwadi Party appears to be taking Gen Z voters seriously as a decisive force in 2027.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/from-laptop-scheme-to-support-for-cockroach-janta-party-akhileshs-playbook-for-the-gen-z-in-up/2938184/
https://theprint.in/politics/vijay-expands-cabinet-with-23-ministers-congress-gets-a-tamil-nadu-berth-after-decades/2937307/
The political approach adopted by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has been measured and strategic. He isn't interested in confrontation and wants to work within the system.
SC’s contradiction over bail in terror cases has revived questions over whether the stringent Watali test or the liberty-focused Najeeb ruling should guide UAPA jurisprudence.
https://theprint.in/india/in-2nd-cabinet-meet-satheesan-led-udf-govt-scraps-pinarayis-pet-k-rail-project/2936307/
The US Department of Justice this week dropped criminal fraud charges against Gautam Adani. On Monday, the US Treasury Department said that it had sealed a $275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises over alleged violations of sanctions on Iran. These developments followed last week’s announcement by SEC on Gautam Adani & Sagar Adani paying $18 million to settle another separate civil case. #CutTheClutter details the three cases, charges and what these developments signify. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what these bunch of orders mean, and what they don’t.
To know more about the SEC case involving Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, read these official court consent filings: https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/consents26554-sadani.pdf https://www.sec.gov/files/litigation/litreleases/2026/consents26554-gadani.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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From Vijay Dahiya and Jaivir Singh Arya, who spent weeks in jail only to be discharged, to Ashok Khemka and the officers linked to the Faridabad Municipal Corporation scam, here’s the state’s Section 17-A record.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/at-least-8-haryana-ias-have-skirted-legal-troubles-in-last-3-yrs-after-govt-refused-prosecution-nod/2935488/
People have repeatedly reposed faith in the BJP in elections. Telling them the truth about ‘falling rupee’ will only help it, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh argues in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
New revelations have put the spotlight on US subversion in Imran Khan's ouster and the simultaneous rise of the Pakistan army. The leaked Pakistani cable is from 7 March 2022 and details what happened in the meeting between then Pakistan's ambassador in US- Asad Majeed Khan & Donald Lu, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs. #CutTheClutter with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief looks at what this cypher reveals, how it played a role not only in Pakistan's politics but also in the geopolitics of the region, as well as that of China and the US. This episode also looks at the simultaneous rise of Asim Munir as US' 'favourite Field Marshall'. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read Drop Site's report here: https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/pakistan-mediator-united-states-iran-trump-imran-khan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Cut The Clutter on Munir's appointment as Pakistan Army Chief in November 2022 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KX58QJAlYU
Pakistan has ended up losing every war against India but that hasn’t prevented it from claiming victory. This week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta looks at how Pakistan has historically conducted warfare with India— Tactically brilliant and strategically disastrous can be a good headline for it. https://theprint.in/national-interest/op-sindoor-india-pakistan-wars-tactics-strategy/2932555/
US President Donald Trump has concluded the grand summit in China, where he held talks with Xi Jinping. Today’s episode of #CutTheClutter looks at the three key highlights of Trump-Xi meet— Taiwan warning, Iran statement & The Thucydides Trap mention. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why this was a summit of unequals, and what the messages from US & China post the summit, means for the global order. ----more----Watch Cut The Clutter on Thucydides: https://youtu.be/oky6rtlo-gU
Three new state governments, three old debts—what are TVK, BJP and UDF dealing with in Tamil Nadu, BJP & Kerala? Within days, the newly appointed Chief Ministers will convene with their Finance Secretaries, and these discussions will have nothing to do with electoral vote shares. ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:
To Read full Report: https://theprint.in/economy/three-new-state-governments-three-old-debts-what-are-tvk-bjp-and-udf-dealing-with/2928391/
Before examining what the CBI cannot do, it is worth recalling that it may have no legal right to do anything at all.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made an appeal to citizens, twice in 48 hours. Both times, he has emphasized on four key points- reduce fuel usage, avoid buying gold as well as foreign travel, and lastly cut fertiliser use by 50%. #CutTheClutter looks at the calculus behind PM Modi's concerns amid the ongoing war in Iran. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how much gold, fertiliser, crude does India import and why foreign travel has been a concern. Episode 1838
BJP victory in several states, where it banked on more than just ‘Modi ki guarantee’, shows that it’s building post-Modi resilience, say party leaders and analysts.
Tehran transferred multiple aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force base shortly after US President Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran in early April, according to the report.
"Maybe the biggest shift is to stop seeing ourselves only as a community under permanent siege, and start seeing ourselves as citizens with agency, responsibility, and the ability to shape our own future beyond fear. In the end, Muslims need a vision for the future." Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Amana Begam Ansari.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-should-only-muslims-be-responsible-for-defending-secularism-tmcs-bengal-loss-isnt-on-us/2925044/
ThePrintAM: Why is delay in naming Kerala CM causing unease within UDF?
https://theprint.in/politics/delay-in-naming-kerala-cm-causes-unease-within-udf-ally-iuml-says-ball-now-in-congresss-court/2928015/
If Tamil Nadu CM doesn’t want to be at his ‘political enemy’ Stalin’s mercy, he will need the AIADMK on his side. Either way, his USP as the Dravidian majors’ alternative gets diluted, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/vijay-gets-his-sarkar-in-real-life-too-many-odds-are-stacked-against-him/2927800/
These elections mark completion of BJP-secular party divide purely on Hindu-Muslim basis. BJP’s rivals are increasingly looking like Muslim parties though their leaders are all Hindus. On the evidence of the latest state elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam where Muslims constitute upwards of 30 percent of the electorate, the issue remains the same, if more compounded. The answers are more vexed. And politically, the conclusion would be, Muslims today matter even less to the Modi-Shah BJP than they did in 2019. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta:
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To Read 2019 National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/do-muslims-matter-for-modi-shah-bjp-or-india/325173/
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There is still uncertainty over Tamil Nadu govt formation. Hours after TVK chief met Tamil Nadu Governor, Chennai witnessed a series of fast-paced developments. While CPI & CPI(M) have backed TVK, there is suspense over IUML and VCK.
On Friday, Adhikari was elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party, making him the next Chief Minister of West Bengal. He will be sworn in on Saturday in Kolkata, ending 15 years of Trinamool Congress rule in the state. Mamata Banerjee’s fiercest political rival has now taken over the state’s top post. Adhikari emerged as the defining figure of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, leading the BJP to 207 victories in the 293-seat Assembly. The Trinamool Congress managed only 80 seats.
India recorded 1,87,702 cases of crime against children in 2024, compared to 1,77,335 in 2023, almost a 5.8% increase in a year. Most number of cases reported in Maharashtra.
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Row started after Directorate of Languages released notification regarding the test for gazetted and non-gazetted employees. Exam was to be held 28 June.
Pakistan cannot match India economically and militarily. The Iran model is tailor-made for it. Islamabad will invest in select technologies to match or even better India.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/operation-sindoor-2-pakistan-learning-iran/2924525/
Opposition is waiting for PM Modi to hang up his boots. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains why it’s a futile wait in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read this week's article: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/congress-bjp-opposition/2924370/
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A year since Op Sindoor, what are the lessons from the 87-hour conflict between India & Pakistan? #CutTheClutter looks at some of these— From how warfare with Pakistan has changed to why defence is the best offence in modern battlefields & what needs to be done for India to prepare for future possible conflicts with Pakistan. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why C4ISR is crucial in modern warfare & how the battle of narratives has also emerged as a critical component.
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Operation Sindoor took 88 hours. That’s all it took. Yet what unfolded in those 88 hours was not just another limited conflict between India and Pakistan. It was something far more consequential—a glimpse into the future of warfare in the subcontinent. ThePrint’s Editor – Defence and Diplomacy, Snehesh Alex Philip explains in #DefenceScope.
Khalilur Rahman's remarks followed the fall of the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in West Bengal Monday. In 2011, Banerjee stalled a proposed Teesta water sharing agreement.
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The community voted heavily for BJP across Matua-dominated constituencies in North 24 Parganas and Nadia.
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https://theprint.in/elections/how-matua-loyalty-helped-bjp-in-its-historic-west-bengal-breakthrough/2922361/
cuttheclutter Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has ended the rule of Dravidian parties (DMK & AIADMK) in Tamil Nadu after over 5 decades. As TVK rises in the state, #CutTheClutter explains Vijay's politics & policies and how they are not very different from that of the Dravidian parties. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at the challenges faced by regional parties across India over the years, their fate & why only a handful of them have survived. Episode 1835
Those raging at the Congress for ‘opposing’ national security should realise that Congress governments built much of the defence infrastructure in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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What are the three big factors behind BJP's victory in West Bengal & Assam? How did the party manage to end Mamata-led TMC rule in the state? What does the rise of Vijay in Tamil Nadu point to? And, how to read Himanta-powered NDA win in Assam? Watch this edition of #CutTheClutter, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Political Editor DK Singh discuss how today's election results are likely to redefine Indian politics.
nationalinterest As counting of votes for crucial assembly elections draws to a close, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta shares insights & lessons from the results in three states— West Bengal, Tamil Nadu & Kerala. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Writings On The Wall: https://theprint.in/opinion/writings-on-the-wall/writings-on-the-wall-bengals-epitaph-for-left-is-i-let-doctrine-become-dogma-ideology-obstacle/2913628/
A loss for LDF in Kerala would mean no state will have Left rule for the first time since Independence.
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https://theprint.in/elections/congress-led-udf-scripts-path-to-a-kerala-comeback-after-decade-out-of-power/2920718/
The 75-year-old has won mainly due to his reputation for giving practical governance, running welfare schemes & for remaining an accessible politician.
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https://theprint.in/india/rangasamy-set-for-historic-5th-term-as-puducherry-cm-nda-on-course-to-majority/2920832/
The upgradation of the CSC has an impact on all countries in the Indian Ocean, but for India, it serves multiple strategic functions that other groupings cannot fully deliver.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/colombo-security-conclave-is-shaping-indias-security-architecture-in-the-indian-ocean/2920946/
"Between a 'mild' chicken tikka and the cinematic lanes of Edinburgh, a blueprint for saving Jaipur's UNESCO World Heritage status can be found. I am not sure I will be taking home the recipe for the chicken tikka masala. It is something best enjoyed in Scotland and Scotland only. But I will carry the commitment, care and willingness to preserve our heritage in my backpack. It is something we should no longer just admire from afar, but practice at home..."—Amana Begam Ansari in this week's column for ThePrint.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/scotland-chicken-tikka-masala-unesco-world-heritage-site/2919240/
A day before 2026 West Bengal Election verdict, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you back to his travels across the state in 2016. Watch #WritingsOnTheWall from 2016 on camera, where Shekhar Gupta read the big political message in West Bengal— Realignment.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/sg-writings-on-the-wall/writings-on-the-bengal-wall/544437/
India has seen threats emerging from the west and the north, from Pakistan and China, historically & instinctively. The east has received less attention. But, it’s now time to look east & militarise the Nicobar islands. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta:----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-eastern-seaboard-great-nicobar-island-malacca-strait/2919872/
Remembering the artist Mario Miranda on his birth centenary & how he visualised Shekhar Gupta’s chronicle of wartime ‘Hotels in Hell’. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief shares his experiences of his stay at hotels while reporting on major stories— From Baghdad to Kabul, Fatehpur to Amritsar & Beijing to Jerusalem. The artwork for this piece, first published for the Taj magazine in 2003, was visualised and created by Mario Miranda. The video contains original sketches by the legendary artist.
ThePrintPod: Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force
In 1971, Iran seized the Tunb islands and Abu Musa as British influence waned, causing instability in the Gulf. Fearing internal coups and external threats, Gulf monarchies, notably Saudi Arabia, sought military aid. Pakistan stepped in, deploying thousands of troops to 22 countries, gaining significant compensation and funding for its nuclear program, solidifying its regional security role. The Pakistani garrison at Tabuk began blossoming—not to defend any particular border, but to protect the House of Saud from destruction. @praveenswami writes in @theprintindia #SecurityCode----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/pakistans-influence-in-middle-east-goes-back-to-1971/2908699/
cuttheclutter Two sabotage attempts have been made in three months targeting Punjab's dedicated freight railway corridor. On 27 April, the Punjab Police busted a terror module behind a botched attempt to damage a railway line near the Sambhu border. On 23 January, an explosion near the Khanpur railway crossing in Sirhind, damaged the newly built dedicated freight corridor (DFC). #CutTheClutter Episode 1833 looks at one of India's most ambitious infrastructure & logistics project, the Dedicated Freight Corridor. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains its strategic importance, and traces the project's journey from 2005, when it was approved to now. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @amityonline8540 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Forest officials identify high temperatures as ‘primary cause’ behind forest fires in Nilgiris, besides low humidity; ‘Fire spread aggressively due to shifting high-speed winds.’
From the Bahmani to the Qutb Shahis, Hyderabad’s local identity is far more complex than the standard Mughal-centric narrative suggests.
MLA Anupama Jaiswal sustained burn injuries at a protest. BJP workers have been burning effigies of SP & Congress leaders after Modi govt's delimitation push was defeated in Parliament.
cuttheclutter UAE has announced it will leave OPEC on 1 May. The move from UAE has come amid the war in Iran, and the country's growing rift with Saudi Arabia, which is considered to be the de-facto leader of OPEC bloc. #CutTheClutter episode 1832 explains reasons behind UAE's departure from OPEC, its rivalry with Saudi Arabia, and what it may mean for oil prices. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what is OPEC, how it has moved from 6 to 16 and now 12 members & why UAE will be able to increase its oil production now. @amityuni --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CutTheClutter: https://youtu.be/2t-Sd-eibUc --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CutTheClutter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D66tuoMp7DY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read FT Article: https://www.ft.com/content/99073d6e-4b57-417f-88fb-7a2c0e55eef3?syn-25a6b1a6=1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
West Bengal voted in the second phase of elections today. Watch #WritingOnTheWall, where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief takes you back to the signs on West Bengal's walls in 2011 and how the Left faced the double-blow, of politics of grievance & politics of aspiration. Part-2 of the two part series. Watch 2011 Writings on the Wall Part-1 here: https://youtu.be/M1jnVIw-yzs
Five factors that the BJP thinks work against the Trinamool Congress in the West Bengal polls and what the BJP’s internal surveys say, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/amit-shah-not-pm-modi-is-mamata-banerjees-real-challenger-in-this-bengal-election/2915291/
The 52nd Amendment (anti-defection law) had specific exceptions: ‘splits’ where 1/3rd of existing party left to form new one; and ‘mergers’ where 2/3rd of existing party joined another.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/raghav-chadha-led-aap-mps-move-to-bjp-reignites-debate-over-merger-exception-to-anti-defection-law/2915914/
Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority is holding industry & expert consultations for 21 month-long Simhastha Kumbh, set to begin later this year, with expected overall footfall of 12 cr.----more----https://theprint.in/india/with-ai-led-management-systems-in-the-works-maharashtra-plans-most-technologically-advanced-kumbh-yet/2916082/
The Maharashtra government must fund activities that can develop, certify, and rapidly multiply climate-resilient mango cultivars, along with other agricultural products.
The second phase of elections in West Bengal will be held on Wednesday. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you back to 2011 when #WritingsOnTheWall described the state of West Bengal under Left rule & why it was guilty of undermining the entrepreneurship of Bengali people. The two-part series from 2011, also read the new stirrings of change in Bengal, before Mamata ended 34-year Left rule in the state.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/sg-writings-on-the-wall/from-soviet-union-in-alimuddin-street-to-a-watch-repair-shop-in-singur-2/544113/
ThePrintAM: Why has Kejriwal refused to appear in Delhi HC judge Sharma’s court?
https://theprint.in/judiciary/cloud-of-grave-unresolved-questions-why-kejriwal-wont-appear-in-delhi-hc-judge-sharmas-court/2915504/
The London Marathon 2026 saw Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia shatter the two-hour barrier. Sawe reset the world record for men’s, while Ethiopian long-distance runner Tigst Assefa set a new women’s world record, beating her own best. In Episode 1831 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the significance of these developments, how science & tech are fuelling ambition in sports and the super shoe race
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/mixed-signals-mistrust-pakistan-miscommunication-why-us-iran-talks-to-end-west-asia-war-are-faltering/2914600/
This edition of #WritingsOnTheWall with Shekhar Gupta comes from West Bengal, where one phase of polling is yet to take place. In West Bengal, Left is in a dead heat with Congress for the wooden spoon; Maoism in the tribal heartland has been entombed; and in Kerala, the Left fights double incumbency.
The war in Iran has once again put focus on Strategic oil reserves. The IEA member countries carried out the largest ever oil stock release (400 million barrels) last month. #CutTheClutter Episode 1830 looks at where countries including US, China, Japan & India stand on Strategic Petroleum inventory & how China stockpiled oil before war in Iran, adding almost 1.1 million barrels per day in 2025. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains India’s Strategic Petroleum Reserves, and traces its journey.
ThePrintAM: Delhi IRS officer daughter’s murder: House help ‘broke in for money, raped her while she was unconscious’
Highest-ever voter turnout was recorded as polling in two crucial states ended today. Tamil Nadu recorded 84.98% voter turnout, while West Bengal phase-1 elections recorded 92.14%. In today's episode 1829 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the key factors and possible game-changers in both elections, along with Political Editor DK Singh. Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta details how the Mamata Vs Modi fight & SIR controversy is playing out in West Bengal, & Special Correspondent Shweta Tripathi joins in from Chennai to break down the major political parties, and the Vijay factor in Tamil Nadu.
It is easy to get swayed by the size of the crowd at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rallies in West Bengal’s hinterlands, or be in awe of chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s spirited rebuttals to every allegation that the Opposition is levelling at her government. Watch this week’s column for ThePrint by Deep Halder ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/the-bengal-voter-is-silent-is-it-fear-or-quiet-determination/2910920/
Pakistan would be itching to do an Iran on us and China would be planning to execute an air campaign without allowing us asymmetrical escalation. India has no choice but to transform.
26 innocent civilians were killed in the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam on this day, last year (22 April 2025). In today's edition of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the 10 lessons we have learned, a year since the brutal attack - From Pakistan Army's self generated hype to their Kashmir obsession & Munir's strategy.
Recent conflicts have proven why satellites are the new instruments of war. As per reports, Iran acquired a Chinese spy satellite, giving the country necessary capabilities to target US bases in the Middle East. #CutTheClutter Episode 1827 explains the role of satellites in modern warfare- from Op Sindoor to the war in Iran. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains where India stands on satellite power, and the recent setbacks. ----more----Read the Financial Times Story here: https://www.ft.com/content/1fddd2cd-1294-4e9c-a17d-5ea06b399355?syn-25a6b1a6=1----more----Read TheEconomist Story here: https://www.economist.com/china/2026/04/19/how-chinese-satellites-have-boosted-irans-war-effort----more----Read what Lieutenant General Rahul R. Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff said in July 2025: https://theprint.in/defence/1-border-3-adversaries-army-deputy-chief-on-op-sindoor-says-pakistan-got-live-inputs-from-china/2679483/
Spain under Pedro Sánchez has become a curious case—taking on Trump, clashing with Israel, and redefining its role in NATO. Why is Donald Trump so angry at Spain? What’s driving Sánchez’s bold foreign policy and can he afford it? ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Dr Swasti Rao explains:
https://theprint.in/judiciary/justice-sharma-wont-recuse-from-liquor-policy-case-against-kejriwal-politician-cant-cross-boundary/2909725/
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.
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For all the talk of Trump’s ‘warmongering’ and the US Congress’s failure to rein him in, the Iran conflict recalls a familiar trajectory. It is an evolving continuum of great power behaviour.
Intelligence Bureau has been tasked with overseeing preparation of agenda for conference, proposed weeks after new law on deputation of IPS officers was cleared.
Court was hearing plea of woman whose husband, an army officer, is in a vegetative state following an accident. She pled for extraction & cryopreservation of his genetic material.
Russian Embassy in Pakistan posts article by retd Russian ambassador extraordinary calling Islamabad an 'effective player in resolving external problems not directly related to its interests'.----more----https://theprint.in/world/after-us-china-russia-praises-pakistans-effective-role-as-peace-broker-in-west-asia-war/2906138/
Concerns around law and order or anxieties over religious conversion must be weighed against the developmental reality that the State cannot, on its own, meet the scale of India’s needs - Explains Bhargavi Zaveri-Shah in this week's column for #ThePrint----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-non-profits-are-in-a-regulatory-hell-state-surveillance-to-confiscation-of-assets/2903159/
Recent evidence from Mohenjo Daro does not suggest that urbanisation at the site is dated to 3300 BCE. Rather, it indicates that the site is rooted in a much earlier, pre-urban phase. Some media outlets also claimed that the city of Mohenjo-daro is the earliest in the world—older than the Egyptian cities—which is a misleading, wrong claim. Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/mohenjo-daro-city-antiquity-pakistan-excavation/2903195/
In February, MMRDA earmarked Rs 400 crore for Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Mumbai’s Dadar. Part of the project is a 350-feet tall bronze statue of Dr Ambedkar.
This special edition of #CutTheClutter from Siliguri corridor details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to rest of India. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why Siliguri Corridor has dominated West Bengal election campaign, & what India is doing to secure it.
In Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak’s Lucknow Cantt, deletion over 34%. Among top 15 seats with deletion rates exceeding 25 percent, 13 are represented by BJP and two by SP.
No matter what some Pakistani experts might say, India's gap is not the same as Pakistan's disconnect when it comes to the tax base. Start with the latest official numbers.
What is the status of the current war in the Gulf? On one plane, the war persists with unabated brutality; on another, it appears momentarily paused under a fragile ceasefire. At yet another level it is about keeping energy supplies to the world open, anxiously tracking the prices of Brent Crude and Natural Gas amid deteriorating investor confidence as US puts blockade on Hormuz for Iranian Ships. Consulting Editor Dr. Swasti Rao explains in her latest opinion, watch:
It started with a police complaint alleging violations of Section 118—which restricts transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists—of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.
An important scientific achievement for India in the past week was the ‘going critical’ of India’s indigenously designed nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam.
Rupi is the 28th Maoist cadre to have been killed in an encounter in Bastar. Just this year, nearly 400 Maoist cadres have surrendered in the region.
Coyle will take over from Gen Simon Stuart following his retirement. Australian navy chief Mark Hammond, a submariner, will now head nation’s Defence Force.
Is there a version of belonging to Goa that is not predicated on consumption and extraction? 'Appetite'- a new anthology of 36 stories, poems, essays—and even a graphic piece—is interested in capturing what happens to a place when everyone’s busy wanting it. Published by Penguin Random House earlier this year and edited by Shivranjana Rathore and Tino de Sa, the collection brings together original pieces from members of the Goa Writers Group, a community of over a hundred writers based in the state or connected to it by ancestry. Watch this week's column by Karanjeet Kaur----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/can-an-outsider-ever-truly-belong-in-goa-new-book-grapples-with-this-question/2898021/
The world is distracted with multiple wars, shifting and fraying alliances and the return of hard power is only a greater reason for India to refocus within. It’s another crisis not to be wasted. We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-crisis-pakistan-trump-china/2901858/
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As Islamabad hosts Iran-US ceasefire talks, #CutTheClutter looks at the bumpy & transactional alliance between Pakistan and America over the years, from 1950s to now. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how & why Pakistan manages to take centre stage despite setbacks.
SharpEdge: Trump’s fanboys in BJP are now proved wrong. Lesson here is to never personalise diplomacy
https://theprint.in/defence/theaterisation-proposal-to-be-shared-with-defence-ministry-in-a-week-or-so-cds-gen-anil-chauhan/2901010/
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said that he will hold direct talks with Lebanon. His statement comes a day after Israel launched the largest wave of airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah. #CutTheClutter Episode 1824 looks at the origins and rise of Iranian proxy Hezbollah & its conflict with Israel. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why Lebanon has become the hurdle in Iran-US ceasefire, and how the country's Litani river has been a witness to conflicts for decades. Watch Cut The Clutter Episode on Lebanon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmv9PGv3rho
The real story of April 2026 is bigger than one reactor. It coincides with a quieter, commercially disruptive breakthrough that has received far less attention—emergence of ANEEL.
Former Congress member Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who joined Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party the previous day, now says Priyanka Gandhi is ‘like my sister’.
Delegation met with CEC Gyanesh Kumar to raise concerns over the deletion of around 27 lakh ‘under adjudication’ voters from the electoral rolls in West Bengal.
The study is part of the ICMR’s National Health Research Priority Projects. It will run in one district each in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Odisha, and Rajasthan.----more----
https://theprint.in/health/icmr-to-undertake-four-year-multi-state-trial-to-fix-indias-child-malnutrition-problem/2898936/
In the weeks leading up to US-Israeli military strikes against Iran, White House was split between 'Trump the hawk', eager for action, and 'Vance the sceptic', NYT report says.----more----
https://theprint.in/world/trumps-cabinet-was-divided-over-war-in-iran-while-he-backed-netanyahus-hawkish-stance-nyt-report/2899236/
US & Iran today agreed to a conditional 2-week ceasefire, facilitated by Pakistan. But, attacks in Gulf have continued after the announcement of ceasefire. And, Lebanon has become a key flashpoint. Israel says Lebanon is not part of the conditional ceasefire deal, while Pakistan claims it is. Israel has launched a large wave of strikes across Lebanon, prompting response from Iran which has threatened to launch a counter. In episode #CutTheClutter Episode 1823, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta lifts the layers of the conditional ceasefire, what proposals by US & Iran said, and what the continuing attacks today mean. Donald Trump & Madman theory as he drags US to war after peace talk & how he deals with Iran, Russia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbev5Ox8YOY Saudi & UAE pipelines to skirt Hormuz & Gulf rivalries that prevented a way around the choke point : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwWKcdgSUY
https://theprint.in/india/manipur-on-edge-3-civilians-die-in-crpf-firing-after-bomb-kills-4-yr-old-boy-baby-sister/2898677/
CutTheClutter: Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor milestone: Why it's significant for India's 3-stage nuclear programme
https://theprint.in/india/bangladesh-fms-3-day-visit-to-new-delhi-to-look-at-ties-beyond-regime-specificity/2897741/
India commissioned the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Aridhaman on 3rd April 2026. #CutTheClutter Episode 1821 looks at the significance of India's SSBN project and how INS Aridhaman is different and more potent from the earlier two vessels- INS Arihant (commissioned in 2016) & INS Arighat (Commissioned in August 2024).
But SC clarified that its directive is not on merits of the allegations, but to determine whether a detailed investigation is required into the matter.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/pil-flags-contracts-to-arunachal-cm-pema-khandus-family-sc-asks-cbi-to-conduct-preliminary-enquiry/2897466/
Political hot potato issue over entry of women into the temple will bring more clarity on fundamental rights to equality and freedom of religion.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/two-days-before-kerala-votes-nine-judge-supreme-court-bench-to-begin-hearing-sabarimala-temple-case/2897412/
Under the cover of darkness, deep inside Iran, one of the most daring US rescue missions in recent memory unfolded. The operation came perilously close to disaster before ending in success. ThePrint Editor - Defence and Dilomacy Snehesh Alex Philip explains how it was pulled off.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest. Chinese viewed this as a strategic project and stayed focused. It has protected China from these energy shocks, and India is nursing its wounded pride.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired US Army Chief General Randy George. He is the latest top miltary leader fired in Pentagon, which has witnessed a continuous and long purge under Trump 2.0. The development also comes amid the ongoing war in Iran. #CutTheClutter Episode 1820 looks at the reasons behind the US Army Chief's sacking as well as the purge in the Pentagon under Trump 2.0. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the journey of Trump's tattoo flaunting & controversial Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth & why he is at war with the US military.----more----Read TheAtlantic article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/03/pete-hegseth-vice-signaling/686620/
Order signed by Additional Chief Secretary Sudhir Rajpal takes immediate effect; postings span State Crime Branch, police headquarters and vigilance wing.
The organisation was not founded merely to issue statements after the damage is done. Its Charter rests on sovereign equality, territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of disputes.
The war in Iran has put focus on India’s oil & gas import dependency. While India imports almost 90% of its crude, we also get 50% of our LNG requirements from other countries & almost 70% of LPG. #CutTheClutter Ep 1819 looks at India’s LPG & LNG imports, consumption and production. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains possible how the war in Iran on India.
The organisation was not founded merely to issue statements after the damage is done. Its Charter rests on sovereign equality, territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of disputes.
US president in address to nation says ‘core objectives’ of war ‘nearing completion’, calls on other countries to help open Strait of Hormuz as US ‘imports almost no oil through it’.
US' CDC: Laboratory studies suggest while BA.3.2 may partially evade immunity built from prior infections or vaccinations, there is no evidence that it causes more severe disease than earlier variants.
Iran has launched more missiles & drones at GCC countries, than Israel. Since Israel-US attack on Iran, 83% of Iranian missiles & drones targeted the 6 GCC countries. And among GCC nations, UAE has been hit the hardest. Iran has launched 438 ballistic missiles, 2012 drone attacks and 19 cruise missiles at UAE so far, highest against any country. #CutTheClutter Episode 1818 details why Iran has made UAE the prime target in the war against US & Israel. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how UAE has fought back, and why the tiny GCC country is ready to join the fight to open Strait of Hormuz.----more----Read Forbes article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/pauliddon/2026/03/22/the-uae-spent-40-years-building-its-advanced-air-defense-for-iran-war/----more----Raed The Wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-u-a-e-stands-up-to-iran-ec229761?st=wUkE1Q&reflink=article_copyURL_share ----more----https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/uae-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-9836ecbb?st=iAXzRu&reflink=article_copyURL_share----more----Read The Institute for National Securitu Studies update here: https://www.inss.org.il/publication/lions-roar-data/
Speaking at panel discussion on ‘challenges to electoral integrity’ organised by Bharat Jodo Abhiyaan, he stressed on need for elections to also be seen as free and fair and credible.
PM Modi blamed his predecessors for energy import dependence. Why he can’t do the same as Opposition turns on the heat in the wake of US-Israel-Iran conflict, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/west-asia-crisis-pm-modi-bjp-assembly-polls/2892219/
https://theprint.in/india/indigo-gets-new-ceo-4-months-after-major-operational-crisis-to-take-over-3-august/2893177/
For those unfamiliar with London, Trafalgar Square is one of the most iconic open spaces in the UK capital. It hosts London’s yearly Christmas tree and Easter Passion Play, a Menorah for Hanukkah, Chinese New Year celebrations, Vaisakhi, Diwali—and, most recently, an Open Iftar event. I was there myself that evening. The organisers were sharing a free dinner—with Muslims and others alike. There were speeches about coexistence, about belonging, about the values the country takes pride in. Even the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, was there, participating like anyone else. I was struck by how ordinary it all felt—people simply coming together to share a meal. It turned the idea of a city where all can feel at home into a lived reality—the same feeling I felt attending the many festivals of India growing up. But it turns out my impressions were wrong, and I had unknowingly been at ground zero of the most dangerous Islamic attack of late on the very culture and identity of Britain—or so you’d think based on the social media reactions.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/i-was-there-at-trafalgar-square-iftar/2890021/
Ongoing Gulf war has exposed five critical gaps for India. A nation has to raise itself and earn strategic autonomy as the Chinese have done. This failure cuts across the tenures of various parties. If India sees no choice other than to follow the big-power (not UN) sanctions on buying oil from Iran, Venezuela and Russia, and sometimes from all of them, it underlines the cruel fact of our fragilities. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta:
Read Here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-iran-us-pakistan-china/2890530/
ThePrintPod: 4,300 missiles & drones since day 1 of war: Gulf nations, not Israel faced brunt of Iran’s retaliation
A month since the Gulf war, US has lost at least 20 aircraft. US Radar systems, drones & aircraft worth billions have been either destroyed or damaged. #CutTheClutter Ep 1817 looks at US combat losses in Gulf war and draws lessons on aerial warfare. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why combat losses aren’t directly linked to war objectives.----more----Read ABC News article here: https://abcnews.com/International/us-allied-radar-sites-middle-east-struck-10/story?id=131164670----more----Raed The Wall Street Journal's article here: https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/the-u-s-military-assets-damaged-or-lost-in-the-iran-war-b651127a
British Colonial censuses did not merely record caste, they froze it, standardised it, and permanently tied it to governance. Independent India inherited this mechanism.
High Commissioner Riaz Hamidullah, in address on 56th Independence Day of Bangladesh, termed Dhaka-New Delhi ties as ‘unique, multi-dimensional’, with ‘common developmental aspiration’.
Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, 26th March, where the two leaders discussed both regional escalation and the war in Ukraine. Kyiv and Riyadh signed a security cooperation agreement, particularly focused on “protection of the skies", a reference to Ukraine’s expertise in countering drone attacks. Samah Qundeel explains.
Former CEC TN Seshan was feared, formidable & famously outspoken. He was never partisan. In contrast, Gyanesh Kumar has a cavalier disdain, even disrespect, toward the Opposition. Gyanesh Kumar’s actions represent a systematic erosion of constitutional guarantees. Gyanesh Kumar is not guilty of only administrative excess. He has been a constitutional failure. The Republic cannot function with a compromised umpire. Elections cannot be credible if the referee is in question, bent on demolishing the level playing field. And democracy cannot survive if the voter is treated as a suspect. Kumar’s tenure has raised too many questions, triggered too many doubts, and crossed too many lines. The cost of inaction is simply too high. Therefore, constitutionally and unequivocally, CEC Gyanesh Kumar must go. Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Sagarika Ghose, TMC MP, Rajya Sabha
To Read: https://theprint.in/opinion/cec-gyanesh-kumar-is-a-constitutional-failure-damage-is-not-procedural-it-is-existential/2884544/
ThePrintPOD: ‘Detailed & reliable’—India’s assurances thwart Nirav Modi’s extradition challenge before UK High Court
What Awami League needs now is not an answer to who will succeed Hasina or even a debate on whether Hasina should return to Bangladesh, but a new leadership on the ground.. Watch Author & ThePrint Columnist Deep Halder explain:
To Read: https://theprint.in/opinion/awami-league-desperately-needs-new-leadership-its-looking-for-it-in-wrong-places/2879667/
Maharashtra CM briefed assembly Tuesday on the probe so far, revealing godman allegedly raped several women after drugging them, and has bought land all over the state.
https://theprint.in/india/odishas-top-maoist-sukru-surrenders-weeks-after-hacking-deputy-to-death-over-laying-down-arms/2887883/
Pakistan has offered to mediate & resolve the war in Iran. While US President has shared Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s post on his country’s offer to host talks, there has been no official word from Iran. #CutTheClutter with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the complexities & hypocrisies as Pakistan tries to play mediator in the Gulf war, & why India should keep away. This episode also details what Pakistan stands to gain from these negotiations. Episode 1816 ----more----Read Financial Times’ story here: https://www.ft.com/content/dc7ba7ef-9e45-48ee-8ba6-88dfab66b2c1?syn-25a6b1a6=1
ThePrintPOD: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel gets started on building India’s largest greenfield steel plant in Andhra
Letter, dated 19 March 2019, had guidelines on candidate disclosure rules, was sent to all parties in Kerala. EC said it was a ‘clerical error’ & that the letter had already been withdrawn.
Vajpayee and Mahajan were instrumental in creating Biju Janata Dal in 1997. Modi-Shah BJP is on a mission to destroy it now. What’s the possible endgame, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh weighs in on it in this episode of #politicallycorrect
To Read: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/bjp-maharashtra-redo-in-odisha-naveen-patnaik/2886284/
Trump today said US is postponing strikes on Iranian power plants & energy infrastructure as the two countries hold negotiations to end the Gulf war. Rejecting Trump’s claims, Iran has said that no talks have been held with US. Meanwhile, Pakistan trying to position as the key mediator, with reports of a possible meeting of US & Iranian delegations in Islamabad. #CutTheClutter Episode 1815 explains Trump’s incoherent & changing end goals in Iran— from regime change to nuclear weapon & a possible deal. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief also looks at how Trump has used ambiguity to declare victory or negotiate ‘deals’----more----Read The New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/us/politics/trump-iran-offramp.html
App-based cab drivers in Gurugram associated with platforms like Uber and Ola went on strike on March 23, demanding mandatory KYC verification for passengers. The protest has disrupted ride availability across the city, leaving commuters struggling to book cabs. Samah Qundeel explains the key demands.
The low-budget movie, Adamya (The Unbroken), captures the life of a young Communist who chooses the barrel of the gun over the ballot box. Released on 13 February in limited theatres, the movie, directed by Ranjan Ghosh and presented by veteran director Aparna Sen, has become a regular favourite for the audience. Reviewers have critically acclaimed the movie, and a raging debate has started in West Bengal. Watch Author & ThePrint Columnist Deep Halder explain:
To Read: https://theprint.in/feature/naxal-film-adamya-political-buzz-west-bengal/2881975/
As critics accuse PM Modi of surrendering national sovereignty and India’s moral compass over Iran crisis, declassified documents show the dilemmas he faces are not new. Watch #ThePrintSecurityCode with Praveen Swami.
Today’s tensions between Iran and Israel dominate global headlines—but this conflict was not always inevitable. Once strategic partners, the two nations collaborated on intelligence and defence. But revolutions, wars, and shifting alliances transformed cooperation into confrontation. This video explores the deeper geopolitical forces—oil, ideology, and the Palestinian issue—that shaped this rivalry.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/iran-israel-werent-enemies-allies/2884582/
The Iran war is escalating and one side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong. Through its independent history, then (Congress era) and now (under Modi), India has punched according to its weight. It has, however, always had an exaggerated sense of its own power and authority—more moral, philosophical and ideological in the past; more strategic, economic and spiritual now. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta
Iran’s Kharg island is at the centre of Gulf war, with Trump reportedly mulling a takeover as tensions escalate. #CutTheClutter Episode 1814 looks at the strategic importance & geography of the tiny island, which is also Iran’s key oil hub. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why the island is crucial to Iran, and how it was at the centre of earlier Gulf war.
What has SC squashed the case against Elvish Yadav?
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/anti-bodies-not-snake-venom-why-sc-quashed-case-against-youtuber-elvish-yadav/2883746/
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.
https://theprint.in/politics/was-insulted-had-difficulty-surviving-assam-mp-pradyut-bordoloi-joins-bjp-after-quitting-congress/2882369/
Soon after announcing assembly poll schedule Sunday, Election Commission transferred 44 IAS, IPS, other civil servants in 4 states, including Bengal, ‘without consulting state govt’. https://theprint.in/india/mamata-says-eci-transferred-officers-by-breaking-convention-what-former-ecs-say-on-the-norm/2882134/
Assembly Elections will be held in 4 states and one Union Territory next month. With the election schedule announced, the campaigning has already begun and politics is heating up. In #CutTheClutter Episode 1812, Shekhar Gupta and DK Singh explain what's at stake in these crucial elections for each political party - from BJP to Congress, and LDF in Kerala to TMC in West Bengal. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief & Political Editor also explain what the poll outcome could mean for key leaders: Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam, Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala, Vijay & Stalin in Tamil Nadu, and Mamata in West Bengal.
ThePrintPOD: Complaint filed by members of BJP Yuva Morcha after video of Muslim group on the boat went viral. Police say appropriate action will be taken.https://theprint.in/india/14-held-in-varanasi-for-iftar-party-with-chicken-biryani-on-boat-in-ganga-hurting-hindu-sentiments/2882120/
Joe Kent, who led the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to President Donald Trump and posted publicly on X on Tuesday, 17 March. In the letter, he said he could not support the war “in good conscience”. Samah Qundeel explains who he is and what his resignation means for the Trump administration.
BJP has tamed many regional parties—both allies and adversaries. How Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry polls are a win-win for BJP in terms of its expansion plans, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh looks at the BJP’s stakes in coming assembly polls in this episode of #politicallycorrect
To Read: https://theprint.in/opinion/amit-shah-wont-lose-sleep-over-kerala-tamil-nadu-puducherry-assam-bengal-is-different/2880526/
Nishikant-led House panel flags ‘regulatory gaps’ in online media & OTT, calls for more PIB fact-checks
Israel has claimed that it killed Iran’s most powerful leader & country’s top security official Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. #CutTheClutter Episode 1804 traces Ali Larijani’s journey & his rise from a science student, philosopher to Ayatollah’s Khamenei’s closest confidant & the most significant person in Iran’s power structure. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why his ‘killing’ would be a blow to country’s leadership.
What began as a routine two-seat election to Rajya Sabha turned into a midnight drama of cancelled ballots, EC scrutiny and voting patterns likely to have left the Congress unsettled.
As Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz, #CutTheClutter Ep 1810 looks at rivalries between gulf countries that prevented an alternative to the critical water passage. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains Saudi Arabia & UAE’s oil pipelines, when they were built & limitations.
Iran faces a choice that is larger than the immediate conduct of war. It can continue the logic of short-term escalation, or it can think in the longer historical frame.
Rating democracies is a tricky business. Something makes the Indian Subcontinent different. All of its nations, from the Maldives through Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan have regular elections. Of course the quality of democracy varies, let’s say from Pakistan at the lowest rung to India. Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood— from Bangladesh, Nepal to Sri Lanka. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta
एलपीजी की कमी, ईरान के खिलाफ छेड़ा गया युद्ध और ईरान के परमाणु कार्यक्रम से लेकर भारत-बांग्लादेश संबंधों तक-- दिप्रिंट के शो #ShekharSeSawaal में दिप्रिंट के एडिटर-इन-चीफ शेखर गुप्ता दे रहे हैं आपके सवालों का जवाब अपूर्वा मंधानी के साथ.
Iran war & the closure of Strait of Hormuz has affected global oil supply and resulted in LPG ‘crisis’ in India. In episode 1809 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta, Editor-In-Chief, ThePrint looks at India’s imports of LPG & LNG, how much do we consume & measures undertaken by Modi govt to address the concerns. Udit Bubna joins in.
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.
Three commercial ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate in the US-Israel Vs Iran war. Nearly one-fifth of global oil supply passes through the narrow sea passage between Iran and Oman, making it a critical chokepoint for global energy. But the story of Hormuz is not just about geopolitics. In Cut The Clutter Episode 1807, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at its strategic importance, geography & geology. --------------------------------------------
The IMD Tuesday announced that Delhi is undergoing a spell of dense fog, but what are the underlying reasons? What is the reason behind Delhi's AQI rising sharply from 172 on Friday to 265 on Tuesday? Watch #ThePrintVideo with Akanksha Mishra to find out.
Five members of Iran’s women’s national football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after refusing to sing the Iranian national anthem during a match with South Korea at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup. The decision allows them to remain in Australia amid concerns that they could face punishment if they returned to Iran. Samah Qundeel explains.
https://theprint.in/india/ping-pong-witness-satsang-that-never-was-gaps-in-cbi-probe-that-led-to-hc-acquittal-for-ram-rahim/2874087/
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The sinking of Iranian warship IRIS Dena in international waters off the Sri Lankan coast in Indian Ocean has raised questions over the 'legality' of American action at sea. After the US attack,Sri Lanka allowed another Iranian ship to dock. Meanwhile External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today told the Parliament that India had granted docking permission to an Iranian naval vessel (IRIS Lavan) on 'humanitarian grounds'. #CutTheClutter Episode 1806 looks at the international law of naval warfare and what it says about the legality of the US sinking of an Iranian ship. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why in the many laws of war, two Iranian ships found refuge from India & Sri Lanka, while one was sunk by US.
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Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. How do India and Modi respond to this? ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argues that Modi’s stoicism abroad needs much humility at home. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest
To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/trump-brings-the-age-of-humiliation-for-friends-modi-needs-stoicism-abroad-humility-at-home/2871925/
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Salahuddin Sumon and Nilay Kumar Biswas were the two Bangladeshis on a recent trip to Antarctica. Ice caps and penguins weren’t the only highlight. The duo witnessed breathtaking natural beauty, rare animals in their natural habitat, the debilitating effects of climate change on ice caps, and something they had not expected from their fellow travellers: in-your-face racism. Watch Author & ThePrint Columnist Deep Halder explain: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read column: https://theprint.in/feature/bangladesh-youtuber-antarctica-racism-salahuddin-sumon/2865424/
CutTheClutter: China sets lowest growth target since 1991,moves priorities & what US gets wrong about Indian growth
'India is not alone in encountering this dynamic, but its high oil import dependence and increasing energy demand render its exposure particularly significant.' Watch Bidisha Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow, Chintan Research Foundation, explain in #ThePrintEconomix
Colombo mounts rescue op for IRIS Bushehr, whose engine malfunctioned near its Exclusive Economic Zone, while upholding neutrality after US torpedoing of IRIS Dena off Lankan coast.
Chinese discourse places particular emphasis on the role of the US, evaluating both the strategic feasibility of deeper American involvement and the broader geopolitical consequences. Watch Sana Hashmi explain why China views India as as an emerging variable in the US - China AI equation, on this week's #EyeOnChina
To read Column: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/how-china-sees-irans-post-khamenei-trajectory-it-depends-on-four-factors/2870248/
Did you expect Dubai to become a target in the current Iran conflict? I certainly did not. And neither, I suspect, did the residents of Dubai themselves.
When I heard about the explosions in the city, my first reaction was that these were caused by the interception of missiles that were overflying Dubai on their way to US bases in the region. Never did it occur to me that Iran would send drones to attack civilian targets in Dubai, specifically selecting those with the greatest chance of hurting foreign tourists and visitors.
https://theprint.in/politics/who-is-christopher-tilak-congresss-unusual-choice-for-rajya-sabha-seat-in-tamil-nadu/2870418/
CutTheClutter: Iranian warship torpedoed by US submarine:Questions,political blamegame in India & Tehran's 2 navies
What compelled Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to pave the way for the likely installation of a BJP CM? What does it mean to the BJP, the JD(U) and the Opposition RJD? ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh answers these and more questions in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
CutTheClutter: US-Israel war on Iran: Why Trump-Netanyahu regime change goal is perilous, learnings from ME
'Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel has not only dominated domestic headlines but also gained sharp attention in international circles. The timing is significant. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recently urged the formation of a new regional bloc, describing the Middle East as divided between “radical Sunni and Shia axes”.' Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Amana Begam Ansari.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-israel-indian-muslims-faith-foreign-policy/2864952/
Carney is 1st Canadian PM in 8 years to have a bilateral India visit. Ties nosedived almost 3 years ago after Canada's allegations that New Delhi was of 'interfering' in Ottawa's affairs.
On 27 February, a Delhi trial court dismissed the CBI case against the 23 accused in the Delhi liquor policy case, slamming the CBI for procedural lapses & reliance on hearsay evidence.
China has been quieter since the Gen-Z Movement in Nepal, considering Beijing has its own red lines, especially after Tiananmen Square Protests in 1989—a pro-democracy uprising.
A semi-war has broken out on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border involving jets, drones & artillery. A 2011 National Interest headlined “Leave Af to Pak” had predicted it.
India, isn’t the only country in the subcontinent that has to worry about a two-front threat. The Pakistani strategic posture and military planning, however, were never designed for a two-front situation, least of all for the mess in which they’ve landed themselves now. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
Read the 2011 National Interest here: Why India should get out and leave Af to Pak
Read 2022 National Interest here: Why Buddha would be frowning at Ukraine today, and why India got it right with Pokhran 1 and 2
CutTheClutter: Political & legal implications as Kejriwal,Sisodia,21 others get a clean chit in Delhi liquor 'scam'
In affidavit filed before HC, state flags statutory limitations its forest officers face in conducting effective probe of organised wildlife crime, adding it has taken matter to Centre.
Police say Ranjit Singh shot at them while trying to escape and was subsequently killed in a shootout. The family says CIA killed their son in custody and then staged an encounter.
What unsettles me is how quickly everything is being filtered through loyalty tests. As if Indian Muslims must think one way, Indian Hindus another. Where does this end?
CutTheClutter: PM Modi speaks in Israel, conflicts, complexities & alliances in Abrahamic Middle East
Separate opinion in Ghooskhor Pandat case to candid speech on discrimination & district judiciary, Bhuyan has placed constitutional morality at centre of his judicial & public voice.
Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Hindu-Muslim polarisation is clearly done to maximise the odds of winning. But an important legal question is: does it expose him to legal liability? The Supreme Court has refused to hear the case against the Assam Chief Minister. But the top court has also said that the petitioners should go to the High Court, keeping the possibility of a legal intervention open. Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Ashutosh Varshney
As PM Modi begins his two-day Israel visit & addresses the Knesset, #CutTheClutter looks at the country’s ties with India over the years. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at Netanyahu’s ‘Hexagon of alliances’ vision, and the bigger geopolitical churn. Watch Episode 1800
The drive will cover all 1.15 crore girls who turn 14 each year and will run as a special programme, separate from India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
ThePrintAM: What does name change of Kerala to 'Keralam' signify?
https://theprint.in/india/kerala-to-keralam-what-the-name-change-signifies/2862650/
Russia–Ukraine war has entered its 5th year. The grinding conflict has reshaped battlefields, borders, and the global balance of power. From the initial invasion to major military offensives, diplomatic flashpoints, and shifting alliances, this video breaks down the key turning points that defined the war’s trajectory. Crucially, key events from each year—2022 to 2026—are broken down, giving you a real-time feel of how complex and evolving this war has been. Watch ThePrintConsulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Dr. Swasti Rao unpack the evolving dynamics between Russia and Ukraine, the shifting global order—and what to expect next.
'Muslim' reservation isn't a religious issue. It must be rooted in measurable backwardness. If reservation is about correcting structural injustice, then it should be extended within Muslim and other religious communities on the basis of caste hierarchy and measurable backwardness—not religious identity as a whole. Religion, by itself, is not the marker of deprivation. Social location is. Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Amana Begam Ansari. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Column: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-affirmative-action-for-pasmanda-muslims-shouldnt-be-labelled-muslim-reservation/2858935/
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/post-elections-bangladesh-army-shuffles-top-military-intel-posts-defence-adviser-in-india-recalled/2861547/
cuttheclutter How have Kargil war with Pakistan, Galwan standoff with China & Op Sindoor shaped India's defence budget & expenditure? ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces India's defence capital budget since 1999, how much of it was actually spent and the three phases that define the real story. Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip join in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/
In interview to Bangla paper, Shahabuddin slams previous Yunus administration, including student leaders who led July Uprising, alleges ‘conspiracies’ to remove him, thanks BNP & army.----more----https://theprint.in/world/multiple-plots-to-overthrow-me-bangladesh-president-says-yunus-govt-created-constitutional-vacuum/2861302/
In what could be a major collaboration in the aviation sector, India is exploring the possibility of teaming up with France for co-development and co-manufacture of a futuristic sixth-generation fighter under the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme. ThePrint’s Editor – Defence and Diplomacy Snehesh Alex Philip explains in #DefenceScope.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/defence/india-eyes-6th-generation-fcas-looks-at-tying-up-with-france-for-possible-collaboration/2861054/
Scuffle broke out amid protest called by JNUSU over V-C remarks in a podcast. Administration says action to be taken after protesters 'reportedly intimidated unwilling students to join protest'.----more----https://theprint.in/india/abvp-left-groups-trade-charges-after-midnight-scuffle-at-jnu-campus-tense-no-complaint-filed-yet/2861251/
Tarique Rahman's swearing-in as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, ending Sheikh Hasina's 17-year rule, marks a new chapter. India aims to reset bilateral ties. India and Bangladesh should remain alert and remember that Turkey’s increasing role in Dhaka’s defence capabilities goes against India’s security and strategic interests. Watch Seshadri Chari, former editor of ‘Organiser,’ explain.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/good-old-days-of-bonhomie-between-new-delhi-and-dhaka-wont-be-easy/2859217/
India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset. Today we live in a globalised world of inter-dependencies and the idea of sovereignty needs greater flexibility. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-sovereignty-cold-war/2859858/
Did the gatekeepers at the India AI Summit decide that they needed to be Gateskeepers? Was Bill Gates quietly told that he would not be welcome at a Summit that is already reeling from controversy after controversy?
It does look like that. Even before the event, government ‘sources’ were quoted as saying there had been a change of plan and that Gates would not be speaking. But the Gates Foundation insisted that he would address the Summit as scheduled.
CutTheClutter: The Great Nicobar Project: The controversy, its strategic importance for India & the China factor
CutTheClutter: Bangladesh gets new govt:A look at Tarique Rahman's reform plan,Jamaat surge &what it means for India
The correspondence, which mentioned the Khalistan Referendum and the sacrifices of Sikh militants, was from an outfit calling itself the ‘Khalistan National Army’.
Indians lost Rs 1,918 crore to digital arrest scams in 2024. Cases still being reported, but awareness has helped curb menace, says MHA official.
https://theprint.in/politics/borah-vs-gogoi-cracks-open-assam-congress-what-letter-to-high-command-tells-about-warring-factions/2856933/
After most FIRs against a Ludhiana-based agent were quashed on compromise, ED questioned how complainants were paid when no matching transactions appeared in his accounts.
Ex-V-P Jagdeep Dhankhar doesn’t know why the Modi govt. won’t give him the bungalow he is entitled to, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh talks about falling transparency in this episode of ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/modi-govt-transparency-pakistan-link-red-fort-blast/2855817/
https://theprint.in/politics/hero-or-traitor-tipu-sultan-debate-back-in-maharashtra-congress-accuses-bjp-of-double-standards/2855841/
In the just concluded 13th national parliamentary elections, Bangladesh has given a decisive mandate to the Tarique Rahman-led Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). The country’s largest Islamist party, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has emerged as a strong opposition, winning as many as 68 seats. A huge improvement given the fact that the party won only two seats in the last parliamentary polls it participated in in 2008. Where does that leave Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League, the largest party in Bangladesh? Watch Author & ThePrint Columnist Deep Halder explain:
To read: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-bnps-win-in-bangladesh-doesnt-necessarily-mark-the-end-of-awami-league/2855547/
ThePrintAM: How did Kerala localise recent outbreaks of the deadly Nipah virus?
https://theprint.in/health/nipah-why-latest-outbreaks-of-the-deadly-virus-have-remained-localised/2854482/
ThePrintPod: Made co-chair of Congress’s Kerala poll campaign committee, Tharoor likely to miss maiden meeting
ThePrintPod: Haryana Police uses 'leg shots' to nab criminals in encounters, taking a leaf out of UP's playbook
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared a long-pending proposal to procure 114 Rafale jets from France. The DAC also cleared the procurement of six additional P8I aircraft, anti submarine warfare aircraft & other acquisition projects. #CutTheClutter Episode 1796 looks at what this move to upgrade India's military means. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the significance of the DAC move, and the many challenges that still remain.----more----Read Snehesh Alex Philip's article here: https://theprint.in/defence/rafale-saga-25-yrs-of-detours-deadlocks-political-hesitation-now-iaf-getting-what-it-always-wanted/2832149/
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, under chairman Tarique Rahman, has won the 13th National Parliamentary Election. 'Now, with the BNP coming to power and the Jamaat decisively defeated, India and Bangladesh can hope to begin again and reset the Delhi-Dhaka ties', argues ThePrint Columnist & Author Deep Halder.
Pakistan's Khawaja Asif said,'US used & dumped us like toilet paper'. He was speaking about Pakistan's terror problem and the country's involvement in Afghanistan conflict. #CutTheClutter Episode 1795 looks at Pakistani Defence Minister's comments in detail, and the country's Afghanistan dilemma, in the backdrop of escalating tensions. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also takes you back to 2011, when he had explained why India should stay away from Afghanistan after US withdrawal, and leave it to Pakistan.
Factsheet says India intends, not pledges, to buy goods worth $500 billion from the US, Swadeshi Jagran Manch co-convener Ashwani Mahajan claims.----more----https://theprint.in/india/us-india-deal-will-benefit-farmers-traders-rss-affiliates-come-out-in-govt-support-amid-oppn-attack/2852520/
The Chief Minister said his government will increase living standards in Kerala to match that of developed nations. "It's not impossible."----more----https://theprint.in/politics/eye-on-polls-vijayan-rolls-out-rs-800-crore-infra-projects-says-his-govts-vision-is-for-nava-kerala/2852550/
The United States has dropped reference to 'certain pulses' in the factsheet on the trade deal with India. Episode 1794 of #CutTheClutter looks at data of India's pulses output and imports over the last ten years. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how and why India is the biggest producer as well as the largest importer of pulses, and the efforts made by Modi govt to become self-reliant.----more----Read Shoba Suri's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/pulses-economy-geopolitics/2851989/----more----Read Harish Damodaran's article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-economics/how-india-has-become-relatively-atmanirbhar-in-pulses-compared-to-edible-oil-8645756/
The video post, apparently recorded by one of three bike-borne assailants who shot at group of migrant labourers in Moga, names the attackers & claims link to Bambiha gang.
https://theprint.in/politics/in-a-first-since-1987-oppn-seeks-to-remove-speaker-accuses-om-birla-of-being-blatantly-partisan/2851018/
US & India have reached a framework for an interim agreement on trade. #CutTheClutter Episode 1793 looks at India’s agriculture sector and possible effect of the trade deal on farmers. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains India’s agriculture trade data- exports, imports and surplus.
PM Modi didn’t find it safe to come to the Lok Sabha, based on Speaker Om Birla’s ‘credible information’. The Speaker must order a high-level inquiry as it concerns the PM’s security, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh weighs in on this issue in this episode of PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/narendra-modi-rahul-gandhi-national-security/2849708/
FirstPersonSecondDraft: Remembering General K. Sundarji & how he rewrote India’s military doctrine
What does the India-US joint statement on trade actually say, and what does it leave unsaid? In this episode of ThePrint Worldview, Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Dr Swasti Rao speaks with Ambassador Mohan Kumar, India’s ex–lead negotiator at the WTO and GATT, to decode the fineprint of India-US trade understanding. From India’s purchases of Russian oil and the much-talked-about $500-billion trade target, to questions around agriculture market access, this conversation cuts through political noise and headline hype to explain the real implications for India-US economic ties.
NationalInterest: Dear Narendrabhai, Bangladesh polls give India space to hit reset button
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/agenda-for-modis-malaysia-visit-upi-potential-dornier-order-asean-india-trade-pact-review/2847827/
CutTheClutter: Manipur's complex politics & challenges as new govt with a Meitei CM & Kuki Deputy faces protest
Mishra has served twice as UP BJP president, and three terms as Rajya Sabha member. He was a Union minister from 2014 to 2017, and has been governor of Himachal and Rajasthan.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/kalraj-mishra-how-the-bjp-old-timer-brahmin-flag-bearer-is-stirring-the-political-pot-in-up/2847146/
Hyderabad’s International Arbitration and Mediation Centre has been mired in controversy since 2022. At centre of row is free allotment of govt land that was quashed by HC last year.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/not-inclined-to-interfere-sc-upholds-telangana-hc-order-junking-iamc-land-grant-all-about-the-row/2847335/
Billionaire Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos owned The Washington Post has laid off over 300 journalists, including most of its international correspondents. #CutTheClutter with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the significant development, the missteps leading up to sacking of almost a third of its newsroom & why it’s a tragedy for global news media. Episode 1791----more----Read David Bauder's The Washington Post article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/04/washington-post-staff-reduction-layoffs-cuts/b718ec42-01d5-11f1-ad9f-6f689ec6b060_story.html----more----Read Jeff Bezos article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/28/jeff-bezos-washington-post-trust/----more----Read The New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/04/business/media/washington-post-layoffs.html----more----Read The Atlantic's article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/02/washington-post-layoffs-bezos/685872/----more----Read ThePrinr's 50 Word article here: https://theprint.in/50-word-edit/layoffs-washington-post/2846417/
Manipur has got a new Chief Minister- Y. Khemchand Singh, almost a year after N Biren Singh's resignation. In ThePrint #InstantAnalysis, Moushumi Das Gupta explains what it means for the state.
In big development, HAL is out of the AMCA prototype development plan. ThePrint's Editor - Defence and Diplomacy Snehesh Alex Philip explains the significance of this in @DefenceScope.
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How Yogi government has laid the groundwork to make UP a major investment destination and what’s the outcome so far, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
https://theprint.in/politics/rahul-quoted-from-ex-army-chief-naravanes-unpublished-memoir-in-ls-why-it-sparked-showdown-with-govt/2843754/
CutTheClutter: Surprising findings of reality check on India’s defence budget under Modi & UPA,& Naravane book row
Sitharaman in the 2026-27 Budget has shifted focus away from Amaravati and Polavaram. But TDP is confident about leveraging allocations to accelerate Andhra’s 'next phase of growth'.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/andhra-pradesh-missing-from-budget-spotlight-why-chandrababu-naidus-still-happy/2843132/
https://theprint.in/politics/high-speed-rail-coconut-push-a-kanjeevaram-nod-nirmalas-budget-pot-for-poll-bound-states/2842522/
MEA spokesperson says Islamabad should address domestic grievances, instead of blaming New Delhi.
यूनियन बजट 2026-27 की हाइलाइट्स से लेकर रक्षा बजट और राज्यों के लिए नियुक्ति तक -- दिप्रिंट के शो #ShekharSeSawaal में दिप्रिंट के एडिटर-इन-चीफ शेखर गुप्ता दे रहे हैं आपके सवालों का जवाब अपूर्वा मंधानी के साथ.
3:44 - क्या आपको लगता है कि सरकार अब अपने चुनावी समर्थन को लेकर पूरी तरह कॉन्फिडेंट है? क्या आप इस बजट की कुछ कमियों के बारे में भी बता सकते हैं?
5:48 - शेखर जी कहते रहे हैं कि भारत को अपने डिफेंस बजट खर्च का बढ़ाना चाहिए. इस बजट वृद्धि से कितना फायदा होगा?
12:18 - क्या पुरानी पेंशन स्कीम के दोबारा शुरू होने की कोई संभावना है?
14:00 - फिस्कल डेफिसिट टारगेट के अलावा, क्या आपको लेटेस्ट नेशनल बजट में फिस्कल समझदारी के लिए कोई भरोसेमंद रोडमैप दिखता है?
17:24 - क्या इस बजट से देश पर मौजूद कर्ज बढ़ेगा या घटेगा? क्या हमें अपने मौजूदा कर्ज को लेकर चिंतित होना चाहिए?
18:55 - सरकार FII की परेशानी कम करने के लिए कुछ सक्रिय कदम क्यों नहीं उठा सकती?
21:05 - भारत में R&D पर खर्च इतना कम क्यों है?
22:47 - क्या आपको लगता है कि सरकार को हर साल बजट भाषण के इस एनुअल फैन्फेयर को बंद कर देना चाहिए?
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The Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2026-27 today. In #CutTheClutter Ep 1789, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how, of Nirmala Sitharaman’s 9 budgets so far, this shows the least political anxiety and yet, it is a budget designed for geopolitically anxious times.
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils her budget, ThePrint's Editor - Defence and Diplomacy Snehesh Alex Philip takes a granular look at the numbers in the #DefenceScope.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget in the Parliament. Bidisha Bhattacharya, Associate Fellow, Chintan Research Foundation, explains what the Budget really says about India's economy with 12 big takeaways.
This week, President Trump warned Iran that US warships were inching closer to the country and military action was on the table if Tehran didn’t stop its nuclear programme and the crackdown on protesters. In Asia, China executed 11 people allegedly linked to scam and criminal networks in Myanmar. And Beijing hosted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as geopolitical lines redraw to account for Trump’s turbulence. Catch this week’s World 360 with Varnika Dhawan.
ThePrintPOD: India-EU FTA & Turkey, Jamaat's rise in Bangladesh & why Iranian regime has run its course| Ep39
The crash that resulted in the tragic demise of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and everyone else on board the Learjet to Baramati reminds us how fragile life is. Decades from now, we will wonder how things could have been in Maharashtra but for a twist of fate. Watch this week's #ThePrint #SharpEdge with Vir Sanghvi. TO READ: https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/ajit-pawar-death-indian-politics/2839157/
The recently concluded Free Trade Agreement, or FTA, between India and the European Union is unprecedented. Few bilateral arrangements in modern trade diplomacy can match the scale or ambition of what the ‘mother of all deals’ has unlocked. Established in 1968, the EU Customs Union is a foundational pillar of European economic integration. With Turkey in the mix, India’s biggest deal with the EU suddenly looks more complicated. Watch ThePrint Consulting Editor (International & Strategic Affairs) Swasti Rao explains. To read: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-eu-fta-turkey-customs-union/2840686/?amp
nationalinterest
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military. There is a good reason behind the oldest wisdom that war is too serious a business to be left to generals. Operation Sindoor had a limited objective, destroying nine Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba centres by the IAF and Army. This done, a truce was offered on the morning of 7 May. Because Pakistan fought on, their bases were attacked, imagery secured, and it was time to call it a day, in victory. Knowing when and how to stop fighting is as important as starting it. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.
To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/operation-sindoor-ceasefire-india-pakistan/2841384/
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For India and the EU, the reliance on the US for security needs and on China for goods and services is associated with greater risks and vulnerability to major disruptions.
The Mings—first among the alleged kingpins of the fraud to face execution—was responsible for the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens and injuries to several others from 2015 to 2023.
https://theprint.in/judiciary/new-ugc-rules-on-hold-why-supreme-court-believes-they-are-regressive-can-deepen-caste-divisions/2839882/
A recent Washington Post report has triggered intense debate across Bangladesh and the region, suggesting the United States wants a greater say in Bangladesh’s political future. The audio was first procured and investigated by Bangladeshi journalist Zulkarnain Saer, who deemed it of critical importance to public interest. Since then, he has been praised for exposing backroom diplomacy and criticized by former U.S. diplomats who question his interpretation. He speaks to ThePrint on why he went public with it, why the U.S. is reaching out to Jamaat, and whether Bangladesh’s political reality is fundamentally shifting.
The Economic Survey was tabled in Parliament today, January 29. It is the government’s most comprehensive report card on the Indian economy and it also sets the intellectual framework for the Union Budget. Bidisha Bhattacharya explains ten key takeaways from the survey.
The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the controversial 2026 UGC anti-discrimination rules, observing that their vague language could have sweeping consequences and may divide society. As student protests erupt across campuses, the top court questioned the constitutionality of the new regulations, flagged the exclusion of ragging, and warned of possible misuse. The bench clarified that the 2012 Regulations will remain in force so that students are not left remediless. Ruchi Bhattar explains in this #InstantAnalysis----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/judiciary/new-ugc-rules-on-hold-why-supreme-court-believes-they-are-regressive-can-deepen-caste-divisions/2839882/
Keir Starmer has landed in Beijing for a 3-day China visit. It is the first visit to China by a UK PM since 2018. This comes days after Canadian PM Mark Carney & French President Macron’s visit to China. #CutTheClutter Episode 1788 looks at the reset in trade & ties between China & the West. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at how Trump is making China acceptable to US’ Western allies.
A news story about two Indian PhD students in the US receiving a $200,000 settlement over a racist remark about the “smell” of palak paneer quickly took over social media. This is a case of conflict within a multicultural society. The question is, how can minority practices that offend majority sensibility coexist in the same place and be reconciled? Watch this week's column for ThePrint by Amana Begam Ansari.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/palak-paneer-prejudice-food-racism-indians-abroad/2834718/
India unveiled its first Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) during the 77th Republic Day parade this week. #CutTheClutter Episode 1787 looks at the long-range hypersonic missile & what makes it a formidable challenge for India's adversaries. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why this is a big step in modern warfare, and how it sends a message to Pakistan.----more----Read Snehesh Alex Philip's article here: https://theprint.in/defence/india-test-fires-its-maiden-long-range-hypersonic-missile-that-can-carry-various-payloads/2360229/
ThePrint’s Khadija Khan dissects the Madras HC division bench's ruling which set aside the judge's decision clearing the release of the Vijay-starrer that took 500-crore rupees to make and was also widely publicised as his last film before he enters politics. In this video, we examine what the entire controversy surrounding the film is about, how the case unfolded before the Madras HC and what this means for the status of the film’s release
https://theprint.in/politics/armed-with-an-advani-throwback-congress-slams-modi-govt-over-rahul-kharge-seating-at-r-day-parade/2837058/
cuttheclutter China’s top military general Zhang Youxia, who was the Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission has been put under probe. He has been accused of ‘grave violations of discipline & law’. As per Wall Street Journal report, General Zhang is accused of sharing nuclear secrets with US. In #CutTheClutter Ep 1786, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what Xi’s military purge actually means, what next for China’s Central Military Commission & for the country’s ambitions.
Actor alleges elderly guests made obscene gestures, threw roses despite protests during stage performance at a wedding; Karnal SP says no complaint received yet----more----https://theprint.in/india/i-can-only-imagine-what-new-girls-face-actor-mouni-roy-alleges-misconduct-at-karnal-wedding/2836651/
13 Padma awards went to Tamil Nadu followed by Bengal, 11, Kerala, 8, & Assam, 5. All these states are headed to polls & so is Puducherry which had one personality in the list.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/political-messaging-in-padma-awards-poll-bound-kerala-bengal-figure-high-in-cross-party-outreach/2836514/
Ops Sindoor was a conflict that saw use of long range vectors, both air to air and air to ground along with massive use of drones, loitering munitions and air defence in play. ThePrint’s Editor - Defence and Diplomacy Snehesh Alex Philip tells us more about a report on Ops Sindoor by Swiss military think tank Centre for Military History and Perspective Studies in #DefenceScope
Trump sees any rules-based multilateralism as undermining American power and will no longer negotiate with or in a group.
The middle power phenomenon is here to stay with truth in America lost. With Germany, France, Japan, Canada, and much of Europe exploring this new world, is this time for a new NAM?
Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta.
With several corporations throwing up fractured mandates & an intense tug-of-war for power, especially among Mahayuti allies, hectic parleys are on to stake claim to urban local bodies.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/unreachable-corporators-unusual-alliances-how-parties-are-scrambling-to-control-urban-maharashtra/2834261/
State IT Minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh was studying Australia’s recent under-16 social media ban and examining the need for strong legal safeguards.----more----https://theprint.in/india/as-andhra-considers-australia-like-social-media-ban-for-kids-parents-experts-warn-against-rushed-law/2834423/
Nitin Nabin’s appointment shows that BJP is like other political parties, where party elites decide the head of the party organisation by strictly controlling the election process.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/nitin-nabin-appointment-bjp-president-selection-not-election/2833524/
Far from keeping out of the Israel-Iran war, the US has waded deep into it by laying down conditions that are unacceptable not only to Iran but several other regional powers.
The top court has often frowned upon senior advocates appearing before it amid the vacation, while the lawyers are divided on the matter of taking a break.
DMK allies Congress, VCK, CPI (M) want more seats, say it would increase their presence & help alliance rather than weaken it. DMK says ‘our leader won't let anybody be unhappy’.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/eyeing-larger-share-of-pie-in-seat-sharing-talks-allies-keep-pressure-on-dmk-ahead-of-tn-polls/2663530/
CutTheClutter: Trump-Munir lunch, US's fatal attraction to Pakistani generals & curious case of ‘Pindi man’ Naqvi
The reserve’s iconic tigress, T-84, breathed her last Thursday at the age of 11, after battling bone cancer for months.
Israel may crush Ayatollah’s regime, but stopping Iran’s nuke programme will need total overthrow
Modi govt needs to focus on building domestic capabilities and reducing internal polarisation. India’s foreign policy should not be shaped by delusion and narcissism.
https://theprint.in/education-2/chandigarh-tops-meghalaya-at-bottom-of-centres-school-education-performance-grading-index/2662706/
1 year or 200 trips: How annual toll pass will allow you to zip through national highways from 15 Aug
https://theprint.in/india/1-year-or-200-trips-how-annual-toll-pass-will-allow-you-to-zip-through-national-highways-from-15-aug/2662034/
CutTheClutter: Iraq,Libya to Afghanistan:What regime changes & US interventions say about Israel ‘end goal’ in Iran
CutTheClutter: Iran, Pakistan & myth of Ummah: Why no Muslim country is coming to Tehran’s aid amid Israeli strikes
CutTheClutter: The Op Sindoor 'tadka' for defence stocks & arms makers powering India’s military-industrial complex
PM Modi must ask himself a simple question: what is the use of all my prestige and political capital if it ultimately does not get things done for the country?
Madhya Pradesh, which has the largest tribal population in India, launched the digital literacy drive after spike in social media misinformation following Pahalgam attack & Op Sindoor.
The last rites of 4 victims of the Air India crash were held Sunday at the Thaltej electric crematorium in the city, three days after the fatal incident.
'Question nobody’s asking on Meghalaya murder: Why is inter-caste love a rebellion in India?'
In the wee hours of 13 June, as whispers of a second-generation nuclear agreement between Iran and the US were poised to emerge from the mediation by Oman, Israel acted with stunning finality. It did not wait for diplomacy to meander its hesitant path. Instead, it launched Operation Rising Lion, striking deep into the heart of Iran’s military and nuclear command just 48 hours before the Americans were supposed to meet the Iranians.
Medical professionals are lining up for registration at DMC, which has been proposed for dissolution. Members allege procedural delays by Delhi govt.
In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr Swasti Rao, Consulting Editor and Foreign Policy Expert, discusses Israel’s bold new offensive, Operation Rising Lion, against Iran. Joining her are Professor Ehud Manor, renowned Israeli historian and expert on regional affairs, and Kabir Taneja, Deputy Director at the Observer Research Foundation. Together, they unpack the roots of the fresh conflict, the shadow war going public, and the global stakes—from oil markets to regional stability. How will the US respond under an unpredictable Trump? Can Iran’s regime withstand this new pressure? And what does it mean for India’s strategic interests, border security, and energy future? Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the real implications of a Middle East up in flames. #israel #iran #middleeast #netanyahu #trump
For more than a hundred years, engineers fought to find ways to cut through the Pir Panjal mountains, to link Kashmir’s agricultural markets with industrial powerhouses in India’s plains. The easiest routes were through Lahore, but even before Independence, leaders had begun to dream of road and rail routes over Banihal to Jammu.
nationalinterest The dreaded H-word is back with us. H, as in hyphenation with Pakistan. Its return is dreaded because our successive governments have laboured for three decades to rid us of what we see as the equivalence the big powers (read the US) used to draw between us and Pakistan. If ally Washington sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it’s unacceptable. Rather than endorse India’s sphere of influence, this undermines it. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/h-word-m-word-fading-k-word-india-pakistan-alphabet-soup-with-a-side-of-trump/2657357/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ejbotKovEs --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
Ever since the first Hispanic and Black settlers arrived in the 18th century to settle in Los Angeles, the city has seen repeated rioting, with communities feeling themselves cornered using violence to assert their identity and rights. Like in other large cities, American culture has slowly evolved to accommodate growing demography. But Donald Trump’s crusade against illegal immigrants has ignited incendiary questions of identity and belonging.
Trump’s warning for Iran after Israel’s Op Rising Lion—make a deal to avoid further ‘slaughter’
https://theprint.in/world/trumps-warning-for-iran-after-israels-op-rising-lion-make-a-deal-to-avoid-further-slaughter/2656885/
In the early hours of 13 June, the Middle East came back into focus with Israel launching Operation Rising Lion, striking key military personnel and nuclear targets in Iran. It deployed 200 combat fighters & used over 300 different weapons. US President Donald Trump warned Iran that what comes next could be worse and urged it to negotiate a deal for its nuclear programme. In Episode 1681 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how a combination of factors led Israel to strike Iran now, why it is calling them 'pre-emptive' & what it achieved.----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode no 629 here: https://youtu.be/Ef6ogeD2Ty0
The strikes under Operation Rising Lion targeted, among other sites, Iran’s main nuclear enrichment complex at Natanz, Israeli PM Netanyahu confirmed in a video message.----more----https://theprint.in/world/israel-launches-pre-emptive-strikes-on-nuclear-sites-in-iran-top-military-official-killed/2656304/
Scores of RSS cadres spread out across incident site & at BJ Medical College, keeping crowds organised, providing families of victims with food and water as they navigate a tragedy.----more----https://theprint.in/india/tea-food-and-crowd-control-rss-cadres-aid-families-relief-work-after-air-india-plane-crash/2656177/
An aviation safety firm's CEO says a team from the Indian aviation regulator & those from every regulator where the aircraft is operated are expected to visit the crash site soon.----more----https://theprint.in/india/from-retrieving-black-box-to-setting-up-court-of-inquiry-how-probe-into-air-india-crash-will-unfold/2656314/
CutTheClutter #airindiaplanecrash London-bound Boeing 787-8 aircraft operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport, killing all on board with the exception of one survivor. In Episode 1680 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what could’ve transpired in the 31 seconds between takeoff and the crash, Boeing’s run-ins with US regulators, and the story of two Manipuri women who perished in the tragedy.----more----Raed Antara Baruah's article here: https://theprint.in/india/indias-first-black-box-lab-for-air-crash-investigations-was-launched-in-april-2025/2655402/
On 16 October 2015, 8 people including 7 students were at the Hotel City Kinara in Mumbai’s Kurla (West), when a blaze engulfed the restaurant that harboured several fire hazards.
Modi govt faces heat over ‘one nation, one AC temperature’ proposal
https://theprint.in/india/governance/modi-govt-faces-heat-over-one-nation-one-ac-temperature-proposal/2654562/
Israel’s parliament (Knesset) is set to vote in the first of four votes needed to dissolve itself, in what is being seen as a preliminary step that could trigger an early election. In Episode 280 of #CutTheClutter (first published on 1 Oct, 2019) ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta untangles Israel’s complex political system and explains how the country made the shift from the Left to the Right of the political spectrum.
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has submitted a memorandum to Amit Shah, Devendra Fadnavis and CP Deven Bharti, warning of a public agitation if they refused to meet its demand.
Sabu Jacob lays out Kitex Garments' plans for Telangana day after Kerala minister said those making insinuations about ease of doing business in the state will have to answer to the youth.
While it is certainly a reason to celebrate that India has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, this economic milestone is only part of the story.
There are many reasons why Bihari politicians see PM Modi’s Hanuman Chirag’s tail on fire as he enters the poll fray, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Trump factor looms large as Canada pledges 2% of GDP on defence spending by end of fiscal year
https://theprint.in/world/trump-factor-looms-large-as-canada-pledges-2-of-gdp-on-defence-spending-by-end-of-fiscal-year/2652696/
With the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya, a great many stereotypes about the state have been thrown around by TV media, overlooking the state’s largely peaceful past. In this edition of #WritingsOnTheWall ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta narrates chapters from his days as a reporter covering the Northeast.----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's Writings On The Wall here: https://theprint.in/sg-writings-on-the-wall/to-wistfully-in-shillong/544363/----more----Watch CutTheClutter episode on Meghalaya here: https://youtu.be/zk-FQrwHATk----more----https://youtu.be/eNODudbet88----more----https://youtu.be/nYm2t4mFSzs
For nearly 18 months, 16 are classified as missing by Russians with little info shared to families. At least 12 have perished in frontlines of Ukraine, while 96 returned home.
It is time for more proactive thinking on tax policy, which can no longer be guided only by the limited objective of revenue maximisation or hawkish enforcement to meet steep internal targets.
Bihar spent a third of Ayushman Bharat budget for hospitalisations outside state last year. Efforts on to change that in election year.
Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to subdue pro-immigration protests in the city of Los Angeles, which he claimed were out of control. It puts the president in direct confrontation with the Democratic leadership of one of the country's largest states. In Episode 1679 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the complicated American federal system, and how Trump is putting his impatience to the test in California, with a fascinating insight into Indian politics.
The Chinese use Pakistan as a cheap instrument to triangulate India between them. It is safer to presume that the Chinese now see Pakistan as an extension of their Western Theatre Command. A two-front war is on. Except, the Chinese see no need to fight it directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan. Watch this week’s #ThePrint #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta
Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/op-sindoor-is-the-first-battle-in-indias-two-front-war-a-vicious-pawn-in-a-kings-gambit/2650009/
CutTheClutter: Indira to Modi, why it took 42 yrs to build Kashmir rail link & how it links Valley to rest of India
Mondal’s foul comments are legendary. But in the leaked audio clip of a phone conversation that went viral last week, his language crossed too many Lakshman Rekhas.
Sakshi Gupta, 26, a relationship manager at ICICI Bank’s Kota branch, turned financial inexperience of her mostly elderly customers into personal opportunity. She's now in judicial custody.
The Q4 GDP numbers for financial year 2024-25 were released by the government last week, and they indicated an overall GDP growth rate of 6.5%. Which sectors helped push this ahead, and which did not perform as strongly? Watch Economist Radhika Pandey with Correspondent Akanksha Mishra in ThePrint Macrosutra to find out.----more----Rear this week's MacroSutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/india-saw-a-resilient-fy25-despite-weak-manufacturing-keeping-momentum-will-require-reforms/2648410/
The Congress leader has come under fire from party colleagues Udit Raj & Jairam Ramesh. Back in his constituency, voters & party workers watch his moves closely, with mixed reactions.
CutTheClutter: 1st yr of Modi 3.0: What BJP-led NDA govt got right, where they went wrong & the 3 challenges ahead
Arunraj likely to be given a post roughly equivalent to that of gen secy, it is learnt. He is said to have grown close to Vijay after an I-T raid on the actor’s properties in 2020.
A stampede during RCB's victory celebrations outside Chinnaswamy Stadium claimed 11 lives Wednesday. Research shows crowds exhibit wave-like patterns, identifying which can aid management.
Six decades ago this summer, as Pakistan’s army mobilised for war in Kashmir, India’s military and intelligence services ignored warnings in plain sight. The lessons learned in 1965 helped India win the Bangladesh war, but the lack of an institutional culture of introspection and honest self-criticism led to mistakes being repeated in 1999, 2001-2002 and 2019. India can’t afford to repeat those errors again.
CutTheClutter: Unique idea of Pakistan where army’s power grows as it damages the nation. Munir the case in point
China’s actions fit into a broader pattern of asserting upstream control while denying others the same right. It’s less about water and more about projecting dominance.
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and other members of the crew will fly from the NASA Kennedy Space Centre in Florida at 5:52 pm IST.
Police took just 162 days to complete probe, file charge sheet and secure life sentence for M Gnanasekaran, in case that became a flashpoint between TN’s ruling DMK & opposition parties.
India's BrahMos missile has been hailed not just by PM Modi, but also by Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif last week. How it gave an edge to India against Pakistan following Op Sindoor, and why the missile is a tribute to continuity in India's governance & politics- Watch ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explain, in Ep 1675 of #CutTheClutter. Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip joins in.----more----Read Ajay Ahlawat's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/lessons-for-airpower-from-operation-sindoor/2636734/----more----https://theprint.in/world/india-preempted-pakistans-offensive-struck-military-sites-rawalpindi-airport-says-pm-shehbaz-sharif/2641867/----more----https://theprint.in/defence/mega-brahmos-missile-deal-expected-later-this-yr-2nd-foreign-order-on-the-horizon-after-philippines/2490615/
Post-Op Sindoor, PM Modi has reasons to worry more about BJP colleagues than the Opposition, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #politicallycorrect Produced By: Mahira Khan
Russia acknowledged that 'several aircraft caught fire' following Ukraine's attacks on its air bases in Murmansk & Irkutsk, in the Russian Arctic and eastern Siberia.
CutTheClutter: Ukraine gives Russia its Pearl Harbor moment & answer to what IAF did for 2 days before 9 May attack
Reforms are needed in two directions—decolonisation of the structure of Indian embassies, and the promotion of active over passive leadership.
The size of India’s insulin market was an estimated Rs 4,404 crore in April this year, with Indian players making steady entry into a market once dominated by Big pharma.
After meeting CM Stalin last week, Haasan told the media his ‘voice has always been for the Tamils and for the first time, it will be heard in Parliament’.
What looks lifted from the pages of science fiction-- Ukraine on 1 June, launched "Operation Spiderweb," smuggling 117 drones across borders via trucks, and unleashing them as far as 4,000 kilometers and beyondinto Russian territory. These drones have targeted five high-security air bases simultaneously across five time zones in a meticulously coordinated assault. Early reports suggest the strike may have destroyed up to 34% of Russia’s strategic bomber fleet—a potential blow to the nuclear triad of the world’s second-largest military power.the financial losses from these attacks are estimated at $ 7 billion. Watch Consulting Editor, Dr. Swasti Rao @swasrao explain the key takeaways from the Op, Putin’s likely response and the impact on Russia’s strategic assets.
In the latest edition of #ThePrint #OffTheCuff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari speaks to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip. The conversation focuses on India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan & PoK following the dastardly Pahalgam attack. The discussion revolves around Op Sindoor's military objectives, takeaways, future of Indian Air Force & what the nation needs to do to improve its defence capabilities. Partners: Presenting Partner: HDFC Mutual Fund Experience Partner: The Quorum Beverage Partner: Arthaus Collective Fashion Partner: Burgoyne
https://theprint.in/india/who-is-1991-batch-ips-rajeev-krishna-ups-5th-acting-dgp-in-a-row/2643606/
Victory celebrations for propaganda apart, Asim Munir knows his military has suffered a severe setback. Any yet unsubstantiated claims of downing Indian planes can please the population for a while. However much he thumps his chest, the additional jingle of that fifth star will not change those facts on the ground. Watch this week's National Interest with Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/asim-munir-just-stole-his-5th-star-has-nothing-to-show-for-it-itll-make-him-desperate-dangerous/2642661/----more----Read National Interest 'Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s a two-minus-one-front idea to cure it' here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistan-has-a-7-year-terror-itch-heres-a-two-minus-one-front-idea-to-cure-it/2628446/----more----Watch National Interest here: https://youtu.be/2DRCi2ipXB0
https://theprint.in/india/how-kamal-haasans-tamil-kannada-remark-touched-a-nerve-reigniting-identity-war-among-southern-states/2641984/
Pakistan’ Shehbaz Sharif govt has plunged headlong into cryptocurrency; a thread ties its newly formed crypto council to firm with links to Trump family. In episode 1673 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta connects the dots to explain how Islamabad has wiggled its way into the Trump White House—and the crypto link that you can’t miss.----more----Read WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/finance/currencies/trump-steve-zach-witkoff-crypto-6d8a96be----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1914010/fictitious-assets----more----Read Dawn articles: https://www.dawn.com/news/1901170/a-questionable-pivot-towards-crypto
There is no reason why Pope Leo XIV would broker peace between Putin and Zelenskyy just because the president of America wants him to do it.
In interim order, high court said students can pay a portion of raised fee to resume attending classes. The parents have been at loggerheads with school admin over the hike.
Trade talks between India-US still ongoing, ‘tech, trade & talent’ future of ties, says MEA
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/trade-talks-between-india-us-still-ongoing-tech-trade-talent-future-of-ties-says-mea/2641296/
CutTheClutter: IAF’s chief’s plain-speak on Op Sindoor lessons, delays in defence projects & pvt player entry
India isn’t using all the water it is entitled to under IWT. Every year, Pakistan gets about 3.3 billion cubic metres of water from eastern rivers—those allocated to India.
Gadgets distributed to govt school students with much fanfare in 2022 lie unused due to a lack of internet access, leaving poor students struggling to access study material.
After a judge blocked Trump's move to ban foreign students at Harvard, Marco Rubio's diplomatic cable to embassies comes as the latest shocker for Indians set for studies in the US.
This month’s precision strikes in Pakistan have shown India has the will, and resources, to punish Pakistan for backing terrorist groups. Experience shows, though, India’s past punitive operations have brought it only short-lived tactical pauses in Kashmir. The real challenge is to build a durable political order in Kashmir, that can secure the polity from jihadist ideology and terrorism.
Tharoor faces Congress leadership’s ire for breaking from party line on Op Sindoor, Trump’s claims
https://theprint.in/politics/tharoor-faces-congress-leaderships-ire-for-breaking-from-party-line-on-op-sindoor-trumps-claims/2626080/
CutTheClutter: 30 yrs since Vajpayee 1.0: His Raj Dharma legacy, formidable as Nehru’s liberalism, Rao’s pragmatism
IIT-Delhi panel has recommended AI-assisted content be clearly cited in captions, footnotes, or main text. Director says these were just ‘first tranche’ of recommendations.
Defence ministry’s approval for Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) execution model comes close on the heels of the India-Pakistan flare-up which reinforced centrality of air superiority in conflicts. In Episode 1670 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what’s new in the push for an indigenous 5th-generation stealth fighter, why it’s important & what it means for the future of India’s airpower.----more----Watch CutTheClutter with Snehesh Alex Philip 'CCS Approves 5th gen AMCA for IAF' here : https://youtu.be/Nm0N52D7M54
During signing of agreement, JNU’s Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi cites the current geopolitical situation as an incentive to enhance cooperation between the two sides.
In a nation where history is not studied, but staged, where tragedy is not remembered, but repurposed for applause, the ghosts of Dhaka are not laid to rest.
PM Modi arrives in Bihar on Thursday as Operation Sindoor sets the tone for the upcoming Assembly election. Nitish Kumar is still under siege, though. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/op-sindoor-bihar-polls-nitish-kumar/2636996/
Russia launched the biggest aerial attack Sunday night, killing 12 people as a barrage of 367 drones & missiles targeted Ukrainian cities. Watch the abridged episode 954 of #CutTheClutter, originally published 8 March 2022, where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the first two weeks of war, where Ukraine stood up to mighty Russia. He also explains the significance of pesky drones that dominate this war and the other military conflicts of our time.
Eleven years have passed since Narendra Modi first took oath as Prime Minister. In episode 1669 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the 11 key takeaways from this period. He is joined by Political Editor D.K. Singh to gauge the impact of BJP’s reforms, hardening stance on terror, and outreach to minority communities.
Trump administration feels that, once put into motion, this plan could throw up a win-win scenario for both countries and bolster people-to-people ties at this critical juncture.----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/the-multibillion-dollar-question-what-does-president-trump-want-from-india/2636883/
https://theprint.in/politics/ignoring-moral-values-in-personal-life-rjd-chief-lalu-expels-son-tej-pratap-from-party-family/2636849/
NationalInterest There’s much frustration in India over the global ‘narrative’ on Pahalgam and Op Sindoor. We have to decide if global opinion matters to us or not. If it does, we must drop all ego and bluster and engage with their media, think tanks, and civil society. Sending MPs on a globetrotting boondoggle won’t help. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/theres-an-all-new-n-word-now-and-indias-soft-power-is-its-hard-reality/2635652/----more----Read The New York times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/19/world/asia/india-antiwar-dissent-mahmudabad.html
CutTheClutter: Showdown buzz in Bangladesh as Army Chief rejects Rakhine corridor, presses Yunus for early polls
Shashi Tharoor’s equation with Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a strained one. He also isn’t known for hurling personal barbs at his opponents, which BJP expects out of turncoats.
In this edition of #FirstPersonSecondDraft (final in a 3-part series) ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta narrates a chapter from his reporting assignment to Sri Lanka during the summers of 1989 and 1999. He shares detailed accounts of his interactions with ministers, lawyers, activists, and ‘peacemakers’ who were at the heart of the violence that erupted in South Asia’s Lebanon.
Playing with Indians’ blood will cost Pakistan, sindoor boils in my veins—Modi’s 1st rally post Op Sindoor
https://theprint.in/politics/playing-with-indians-blood-will-cost-pakistan-sindoor-boils-in-my-veins-modis-1st-rally-post-op-sindoor/2633939/
cuttheclutter Security forces Wednesday dealt a massive blow to Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by eliminating Basavaraju, general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), in an operation in Chhattisgarh’s Abujhmad. In Episode 1667 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the roots of the Maoist movement, how it is structured, and efforts over the years to rid India’s central east region of Left Wing Extremism.
To read reports by Ananya Bhardwaj & Mayank Kumar: https://theprint.in/india/basavaraju-tech-grad-to-maoist-commander-in-chief-who-scripted-deadliest-massacres-including-dantewada/2632948/ https://theprint.in/india/top-maoist-leader-basavraj-likely-among-27-killed-by-security-forces-in-chhattisgarhs-abujhmad/2632851/ https://theprint.in/india/over-200-maoists-eliminated-since-2021-on-path-to-naxal-free-india-top-commanders-prove-elusive/2410102/ https://theprint.in/india/forces-dealt-a-big-blow-to-maoist-top-rung-with-chalapathi-killing-but-many-big-guns-still-at-large/2460700/ https://theprint.in/politics/blowing-up-police-stations-to-murders-of-mlas-the-life-of-slain-maoist-commander-chalapathi/2455759/ https://theprint.in/india/wanted-in-37-cases-maoist-prayag-manjhi-killed-in-jharkhand-was-big-headache-for-security-forces/2597702/ https://theprint.in/india/bastar-armed-with-new-weapons-to-end-maoism-once-for-all-roads-ration-cards-crpf-gurukul/2488114/
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In this edition of FirstPersonSecondDraft, Shekhar Gupta revisits the Indian Peace-Keeping Force (IPKF) disaster in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna peninsula, recounting stories of heroism against the backdrop of ineptitude and new friendships under fire. He also looks at the life of Indian Army legend Lt Gen Amarjeet or ‘Amar’ Singh Kalkat, first recipient of India’s highest wartime medal—Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal—who passed away on 22 April 2025. He commanded IPKF in Jaffna during Operation Pawan.
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Basavaraju—tech grad to Maoist commander-in-chief who scripted deadliest massacres including Dantewada
https://theprint.in/india/basavaraju-tech-grad-to-maoist-commander-in-chief-who-scripted-deadliest-massacres-including-dantewada/2632948/
ThePrint POD: Serial killer ‘Dr Death’ lived as a priest for 18 months after jumping parole. Calls to wife gave him away
ThePrint POD: Trump’s new Middle East plan is isolating Israel. What lessons India can draw from this
cuttheclutter Findings of 3-person panel appointed by Calcutta HC indict West Bengal police for inefficiency, TMC’s Mehoob Alam for inciting violence during protests against amendments to Waqf Act. In Ep 1666 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta speaks to National Photo Editor Praveen Jain and Assistant Editor Sourav Roy Barman, who were on the ground in Murshidabad in the immediate aftermath of the violence.
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First Person Second Draft: Sri Lanka link to Rajiv Gandhi assassination, first-hand account of aftermath & LTTE's unending war
Chhagan Bhujbal is a Maharashtra minister, again. The 3 reasons behind his comeback
https://theprint.in/politics/chhagan-bhujbal-is-a-maharashtra-minister-again-the-3-reasons-behind-his-comeback/2631848/
cuttheclutter Ten days after New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to cessation of hostilities, Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has been promoted to rank of field marshal. In Ep 1665 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss the newest variant of hybrid administration in Pakistan, and the false flag claim involving mention of Amritsar—which exposed the coordination between the GHQ in Rawalpindi and separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
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Trump’s claims, IMF bailout package for Pakistan—how Opposition is seeking to puncture PM Modi’s Vishwaguru narrative and how it’s messing up again, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect Read the column here: https://theprint.in/politics/excluded-by-congress-shashi-tharoor-says-honoured-by-govts-invitation-to-join-all-party-delegation/2628989/
‘Entire nation ashamed’—SC orders SIT probe into MP BJP minister Vijay Shah’s remarks on Col Qureshi
https://theprint.in/judiciary/entire-nation-ashamed-sc-orders-sit-probe-into-mp-bjp-minister-vijay-shahs-remarks-on-col-qureshi/2630554/
cuttheclutter Pakistan has a long and recurring reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts—25 times since 1958. IMF continues to support Islamabad and suggests that Pakistan’s economy is showing signs of recovery. In Episode 1664 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the latest $7 billion Extended Fund Facility and stringent conditionalities IMF has imposed on Pakistan, including tax reforms, subsidy cuts, agricultural & power sector overhauls. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Pakistan media's coverage on the IMF bailout & conditionalities https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/03/29/agri-income-tax-collection-to-begin-july-2025-with-retrospective-effect-from-january/ https://www.dawn.com/news/1872430 https://www.dawn.com/news/1845301 https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352324 https://www.brecorder.com/news/40352324 https://www.dawn.com/news/1730732 https://www.dawn.com/news/1847797 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC on Pakistan's 24th bailout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzAPl00DlVo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC on Pakistan's economic condition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITcmCa-O-wI --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read IMF reports on Pakistan: https://www.imf.org/external/datamapper/profile/PAK https://www.imf.org/-/media/Files/Publications/CR/2025/English/1pakea2025001-print-pdf.ashx https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/CR/Issues/2025/05/17/Pakistan-First-Review-Under-the-Extended-Arrangement-Under-the-Extended-Fund-Facility-567021 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
National Interest: Pakistan has a 7-year terror itch. Here’s what India should do to cure it
In 1962, a war-battered India caved in to pressure from President John F Kennedy to negotiate a Kashmir deal with Pakistan. The results were disastrous. Emboldened by what he read as Western support, Field Marshal Ayub Khan began preparing plans for the 1965 war. That pattern has played out time and again----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/trump-kashmir-fixation-dangerous-india-must-begin-preparing/2625158/
CutTheClutter: 50 yrs of Sikkim integration: How it became Indian state & Indira Gandhi's Himalyan borderlands plan
Technical intel reveals sleeper cells are in contact with Pakistan-based handlers, leaking sensitive info about security forces and key installations via WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
Even though Pakistan has suffered repeated military defeats, its Army understands that sustaining the conflict is key to sustaining its chokehold on power. India needs to look beyond the platitudes about deterrence that have become an opiate for its policy-makers, and think about long-term strategies to undermine the Pakistan Army and the ideology that sustains it.
CutTheClutter: Drones, F-16 upgrades to submarines & defence tech—Op Sindoor reveals deepening Pakistan-Turkey ties
Jalandhar has given Pakistan another Chief of Army Staff, Gen Zia ul-Haq, the progenitor of politico-military jihad across both the Afghan and Indian borders.
IIT Madras Zanzibar and IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi report majority Indian students, plan new courses, faculty hiring and shift to larger campuses amid aggressive international outreach.
Drones performed a key role in Operation Sindoor. However, they are not a recent innovation. Their military application dates back to World War I, with early experiments by the British. The interwar period and post-World War II era saw the Americans advance this technology significantly. In recent years, however, drone warfare has undergone a dramatic transformation. The term "drone" is broadly used to refer to various types of unmanned systems such as Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). These platforms vary significantly in capability, with payload capacities ranging from 5 kg to over 500 kg and in roles from reconnaissance to surveillance to fatal attacks. They have proven their impressive capabilities in the entire spectrum of ISTAR-- Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) AND armed ISTAR missions as well. Watch ThePrint Consulting Editor & Foreign Policy Expert explain:
In his first address to the nation post Operation Sindoor, PM Modi drew a red line in the sand—India will not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan any longer. In Episode 1661 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Pakistan’s behavioural pattern—making pre-emptive nuclear threats to create a sense of fear, and how India has time and again refused to take the bait.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/pokhran-anniversary-how-we-built-the-nuclear-bomb/57500/----more----https://theprint.in/defence/pakistan-plan-to-safeguard-nuclear-storage/17525/----more----http://indiatoday.in/magazine/diplomacy/story/19900615-superpowers-try-to-avert-indo-pak-war-812675-1990-06-14----more----https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19900630-indian-analysts-believe[…]ption-as-the-ultimate-hedge-against-defeat-812750-1990-06-29
Manipur's demand for inclusion in the Fifth or Sixth schedule is valid. The state also needs financial and technical support for high-value agriculture, market-friendly crops, and micro-irrigation.
DU law students found star turtles for sale, animals kept in filth, and puppies sold over WhatsApp in unlicensed shops across Delhi’s 8 zones.
In the 1898, a British estate manager, William C Peppé dug up a Buddhist Stupa at Piprahwa and stumbled upon a soapstone casket containing relics of Gautama Buddha and a cache of precious gems, which may have been weaved into a necklace or some other form of jewellery, as part of the offerings. More than a century later, a controversy surrounds these gemstones as the heir of Peppe moves to auction them at Sotheby’s. India pointed out that even if the colonial government of that time gave custodianship to William Peppé, his descendants had no legal grounds to sell the relics.
https://theprint.in/opinion/buddhas-gems-at-sothebys-shows-indian-govt-doesnt-have-an-eye-on-colonial-loot/2622708/
https://theprint.in/india/a-category-let-terrorist-accused-of-killing-bjp-sarpanch-among-3-dead-in-shopian-encounter-police-say/2624302/
CutTheClutter: What’s Modi signalling with IAF as audience, Adampur airbase as venue & S-400 missiles as backdrop
It was a moment of national redefinition, signalling India’s transition from reactive victimhood to strategic assertiveness.
Trump was first to announce India-Pakistan ceasefire, even before the two neighbours. Push by Islamabad comes as Washington, in recent years, has pivoted strongly towards India.
Both medications were prescribed as weekly injections for patients clinically classified as obese, and were recommended alongside a controlled diet and regular physical activity.
In this special episode of ThePrint WorldView, Dr. Swasti Rao, foreign policy expert and consulting editor, is joined by Kabir Taneja, Deputy Director of Strategic Studies and Fellow for the Middle East at the Observer Research Foundation. The conversation delves into the strategic and ideological forces behind the Pahalgam terror attack, examining how groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Al-Qaeda, ISKP, Hamas, and the Taliban continue to influence the region. Kabira Taneja unpacks the complex web of transnational networks, their evolving tactics, and their reliance on modern funding channels like crypto. The episode critically assesses India's counter-terror response, especially in light of Operation Sindoor, and highlights the limitations of diplomatic tools like dossier diplomacy. It also questions the effectiveness of international frameworks such as RATS under the SCO, suggesting that India's approach may need to move beyond multilateral rhetoric toward more assertive, sustained strategic measures. #pahalgam #indiapakistan #indpak #indopak #pakistan #indianarmy #modi
In his first address to the nation after Indian armed forces struck terror infra in Pakistan and PoK, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that India would not ‘tolerate nuclear blackmail’ anymore in the fight against terrorism. In Episode 1659 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence & Foreign Affairs Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss what made Operation Sindoor effective and how the PM put Pakistan and the world on notice.
A new challenge has arisen for the BJP—its leaders are divided on the need for a caste survey and its implications for OBC empowerment and reservations.
Unhappy about ceasefire, which they see as Indian govt’s 'cowardice', extreme right-wing X accounts called foreign secretary 'spineless', 'traitor', even viciously attacking his daughter.
Amid escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, Bangladesh has undertaken a series of rather unusual strategic measures, including a military drill, Akash Bijoy 2025. The source said the containers had heavy weaponry, including air defense systems, Turkish-made drones, short-range missiles, and other advanced weaponry.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/operation-sindoor-why-india-must-keep-eye-on-bangladesh-too/2618719/
As Gen Bipin Rawat once pointed out, India has to be ready for a two-and-a-half front war, with the half referring to unnamed internal enemies.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/to-deal-with-a-2-5-front-war-india-must-tackle-the-half-front-inside/2622697/
cuttheclutter Two months before the Pahalgam massacre, orders for satellite images of the sensitive region in Kashmir peaked. In Episode 1658 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Senior Assistant Editor Soumya Pillai discuss a timely newsbreak that highlights a plausible Pakistani connection to the terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Pahalgam and pushed India and Pakistan to the brink of war.
To read Soumya Pillai story: https://theprint.in/defence/pahalgam-satellite-image-us-space-tech-firm-maxar-technologies/2620666/
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Three nights after Op Sindoor, the India-Pakistan air warfare continues in the north and the west of our country. In episode 1657 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss India’s multi-layered integrated air defence system and how it is thwarting drone attacks by Pakistan.
Scheduled to begin on 13 May, several parents & students enrolled for the entrance exam in border states & UTs are now requesting NTA to consider postponing it citing safety concerns.
The Indian Premier League has been suspended by the BCCI following strikes in a host of cities –– Amritsar, Pathankot, Jaisalmer, and Jammu.
While the schools will continue to function, concerned parents are allowed to take their children home. The decision was taken after multiple requests from the students’ kin.
India’s priority should be to take suitable actions, military and otherwise, to reiterate the fallacy of the two nation theory. Nothing else will end terrorism.
As tensions spiral between India and Pakistan following the tragic Pahalgam attack, three key concepts—escalatory ladder, kinetic response, and off-ramp—have come to define the unfolding crisis. In episode 1656 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down how the conflict has escalated: from diplomatic fallout and airspace closures to drone strikes and the tactical use of SEAD (Suppression of Enemy Air Defence).
Lashkar offshoot The Resistance Front claimed the Pahalgam attack in an online post before withdrawing the claim while attributing its initial post to a 'cyber attack'.
Meanwhile, director general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations says its military is 'responding in kind' to LoC firings, inflicting significant losses, destroying checkposts.
https://theprint.in/world/how-world-leaders-have-reacted-to-indias-operation-sindoor/2618043/
While Operation Sindoor was a significant move & its long-term implications will unfold over time, it was also the Modi government’s riskiest action against Pakistan yet. In Episode 1655 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the mix behind India’s strikes against Pakistan and why, with some patience, they were able to upend the template.
PM was set to land in Croatia for a bilateral visit, while he was due to attend India-Nordic Summit in Oslo and then visit the Netherlands.
As a nation, India needs to be prepared for a tit-for-tat response from Pakistan. Civil defence drills all across the country will sensitise the population to the possibility of danger.
Eight civilians were killed in the strikes that primarily hit civilian infrastructure, including mosques & residential quarters, according to ISPR Director General.
Discussion focused on regional stability, according to reports. Rubio had also spoken to the Indian NSA following the calibrated attack on terror infrastructure in Pakistan.
The ongoing standoff between India and Pakistan triggered by the Pahalgam terror attack is unlike any in the past. This time, ‘non-state actors’ like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba are on the same page ideologically as Pakistan’s Islamist Army Chief Asim Munir. In Episode 1654 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how both countries resolved past standoffs, why the 2001 Parliament attack marked a turning point, and what makes the post Pahalgam standoff more serious.
Asim Malik belongs to a blue-blooded army family. His father was a three-star general whose generation saw both military action and career advancement under Zia-ul-Haq.
Naidu has been vocal advocate for population growth. Last yr, his govt scrapped a 3-decade-old rule that barred individuals with over 2 children from contesting panchayat & municipal polls.
On the 107th birth anniversary of India's 10th President, the late Giani Zail Singh, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses his humour, bungling of issues & loyalty towards Indira Gandhi in contrast with his smart politics, troublesome equation with Rajiv Gandhi & tough decisions, in this edition of FirstPersonSecondDraft.
A PPP senator suggested sending Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir to recite the first azaan at Babri Masjid. Of course, that’s a regular line in any army chief’s job description.
ThePrint POD: Cyber probe picks apart Pakistan military PR’s terror claims against India, says ‘evidence manufactured’
While Trump’s unpredictability has created widespread uncertainty, India still stands to gain from a renewed American engagement in Ukraine. A stronger US presence could open up opportunities for Indian businesses to participate in Ukraine’s reconstruction. This involvement would allow India to collaborate with European and American partners in rebuilding efforts, aligning economic interests with diplomatic gains—Consulting editor and foreign policy expert Swasti Rao's latest column.
What unfolds nightly in Goa’s capital is a microcosm of the state’s uneasy relationship with its casino industry. And the only people who feel unwelcome at this unwarranted party are the residents of this tiny city, trapped in a geography transformed against their will, victims of a state-sanctioned gamble. The latest flashpoint in this ongoing struggle is a public parking facility near the Ferry Wharf—built with Rs 20-22 crore of taxpayer funds—allegedly transferred to a casino operator without transparency or due process. Here's this week's column for ThePrint by Karanjeet Kaur, former editor of Arré.
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‘The announcement of caste census has come in the build-up to the Bihar elections. The census may conclude just ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. The reason we call this move a bad idea is because nobody has figured out what to do with the data, except Rahul Gandhi’— Watch this week's #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta
Read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/caste-census-is-a-bad-idea-whose-time-has-come-much-worse-lies-ahead/2613185/
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Almost as an afterthought, India grabbed several key peaks along the northern stretches of the Line of Control in 1971. Those stretches have long been used to launch punitive raids across the LoC, notably in 2016, and many Indian planners are wondering if seizing some heights would send a strong strategic message to Pakistan.
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Pakistan has put forward its political faces to present its case after India’s punitive measures in wake of Pahalgam attack. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was the first, then came PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. In Episode 1653 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind this approach and looks at the storied Bhutto-Zardari clan.
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Speaking on the occasion of ED's foundation day, the additional solicitor general also said officers should should take their time, get the evidence, take the statement & then arrest.
The caste census will also reveal the status of disadvantaged groups within Muslims and Christians, sparking a new debate.
Pakistan, a National Security State, that suspects all, most of all its own | Writings on the Wall
cuttheclutter Pakistan has a new National Security Adviser (NSA). In Episode 1652 of #CutTheClutter @ShekharGupta contrasts this with India’s reconstitution of its National Security Advisory Board, involving balanced representation from the armed forces, police, and diplomacy; he also contextualises these developments within broader civil-military relations, offering insights into two sharply divergent security architectures in South Asia. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to 'Evolution of national security structures in Pakistan' by Nasir Hafeez https://www.jstor.org/stable/48529365 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to 'The Evolution of India’s National Security Architecture' by P.S. Raghavan: https://idsa.in/system/files/jds/13-3-2019-evolution-of-india-national-security.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
The response of Kashmiris has been an outcome that is a true game-changer. The present government has an opportunity to claim ownership over this final and happy chapter.
ALM Fazlur Rahman, who heads the seven-member commission probing the 2009 BDR mutiny, made the comment Tuesday on Facebook amid heightened India-Pakistan tension.
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Pakistan has offered to cooperate if India were willing to agree to a neutral probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. In Episode 1651 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at past instances of Islamabad offering cooperation in the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and explains how it might be a strategy to virtue signal and buy time.
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The Liberal Party's victory is a remarkable turnaround from a few short months ago when opinion polls guaranteed a total wipeout in favour of the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre.
As original CBI case was closed in 2016, ED noted that no 'scheduled offence' was committed by the accused. Money laundering probe fell flat as predicate offence was absent.
One of the founding philosophies of the BCCI has been to effectively control the game in India. The IPL has dented that control.
cuttheclutter A week since Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, top level huddles are underway in Delhi to calibrate India’s response. PM Modi chaired a key meeting with the Defence Minister, NSA, CDS & Chiefs of the three Armed Forces on Tuesday. In Kashmir, India’s security forces have reportedly ‘spotted’ terrorists behind the attack. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the key developments on this big story, with Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip, in Episode 1650 of #CutTheClutter. They also discuss how Pakistani terrorists, especially LeT have upped the communication battle in Jammu & Kashmir. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search’ software for quick suspect identification. How it’ll work
ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the options
ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the options
cuttheclutter The Resistance Force claimed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, before retracting its statement. In Ep 1649 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the TRF's genesis in 2019 post-abrogation of Article 370, its Pakistan links, attacks it orchestrated from Srinagar blast in 2019 to 2024 bus attack in Reasi, and why it is wrong to call it 'obscure organisation.
It has been nearly a week since the terrorist attack in the Baisaran valley, an idyllic meadow near Pahalgam teeming with tourists and honeymooners, rocked the nation. The attack yet again sent the country into a frenzy of jingoism and patriotic fervour. After a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), where the Chief of Defence Staff was conspicuously absent, the government was quick to react, announcing a slew of deterrent measures, including putting the Indus Water Treaty on hold and declaring all Pakistani military advisers as persona non grata. This not only showcased the gravity of the situation but also the portents of things to come. Watch former Army Chief Gen MM Naravane (Retd) explain what India's response to Pahalgam terror attack may look like, and why it is essential for Pakistan to be cornered & isolated globally.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/only-when-cornered-and-isolated-globally-will-pakistan-come-to-its-senses/2605037/
‘Pakistan & its ISI have been entirely predictable over the past 45 years since they started using terrorism as a weapon against India. There is, one thread running through ISI’s method—use of terror proxies from among Indian minorities to specifically target Hindus in India. At some point, their calculation has been, the Hindus will rise in reprisal against their own minorities. That’s a crisis they’ve been conjuring up in India. A nation at war with itself’— Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistan-isi-is-killing-hindus-for-45-years-to-turn-india-into-a-nation-at-war-with-itself/2604087/
'India's military is preparing a suitable retaliatory strategy in response to the Pahalgam attack. But these actions are only the beginning—a more complex challenge lies beneath them. The question 'who is backing Pakistan' carries several layers, but the most immediate and clear answer—especially when it comes to military capabilities—is China, followed closely by Turkey'- Watch ThePrint Consulting Editor & Foreign Policy Expert explain:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/who-is-backing-pakistan-india-guard-against-turkey-china/2603369/
India’s cross-border strikes in 2016 and 2019 established its red lines on Kashmir, showing the country was willing to risk war to stop terrorism. The massacre in Pahalgam shows that deterrent effect has waned. But lashing out in a spasm of rage won’t restore India’s red lines in Kashmir. It need a long term strategy to degrade the Pakistan Army’s power.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/five-choices-for-modi-to-restore-indias-red-line-in-kashmir-each-is-perilous/2603173/#google_vignette
CutTheClutter: 9 standoffs in 5 decades: India weighs options as Pahalgam attack fuels anger against Pakistan
India has decided to hold the treaty in abeyance in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Signed in 1960, the treaty has remained untouched by both countries for over six decades.
Instead of complaining about military vehicles running out of fuel, Gen Asim Munir looks ready to use all national resources for his war. No politician can make him think otherwise.
The exercise—taking place just a day after Pakistan issued a NOTAM & engaged in maritime war games—involves deployment of frontline fighter fleets, led by Rafale & Su-30MKI squadrons.
The IMF's highly anticipated World Economic Outlook for April is out. It spells 'cautious optimism' for US growth, taking into account the effect of tariffs. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey and Correspondent Akanksha Mishra discuss in ThePrint Macrosutra.
On April 22, 2025, 26 people were killed in a dastardly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In this episode of Worldview with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, consulting editor and foreign policy expert, discusses with Lt Gen Raj Shukla (retd), former Army Commander and member of the UPSC, to examine the aftermath, the patterns of provocation by Pakistan, and the strategic implications of China’s growing assertiveness. They discuss why India was unprepared, how the Balakot effect has faded, and why our doctrine must evolve to regain escalatory dominance. #kashmir #kashmirterrorattack #pahalgam #modi #indianarmy #pakistan #jammuandkashmir --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
CutTheClutter: Modi's 1st speech after Pahalgam attack: read the nuances in statements now, post-Uri, Pulwama
India has temporarily paused the Indus Waters Treaty—the water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. The decision came in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one Kashmiri local. This move could give India the space to expedite key infrastructure projects on its side of the border and rivers that flow here. While the treaty mandates certain obligations, India has also been pushing for amendment to its dispute resolution mechanism. In Episode 1646 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss the implications of this pause, and the potential leverage it offers India.----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode no 1164 here: https://youtu.be/pVp93u2IgSg
Though India has constructed dams and hydro projects on the Indus basin, they are not enough to even utilise the water it is guaranteed under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.
Today, foreign policy in parts of the Gulf is increasingly being guided by strategic, security, and global priorities rather than just religious or ideological affiliations.
This is the first instance where the Indian government has publicly stated that there is a cross-border link in the Pahalgam attack that left 25 Indians and a foreign national dead.
Just when tourism season was picking up, the terror strike left hundreds of families in uncertainty. Many locals concede that recovery is unlikely this year.
Pahalgam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, central to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rant
'In her four-minute address, Meloni unleashed her charm offensive on Trump—delivering a mix of what he wanted to hear (anti-immigration remarks, promises of more Italian investments in the US) and what he didn’t (a call to make the West, not just America, great again—implying a revival of Transatlanticism). She also delivered remarkable clarity on the need to defend Ukraine for a just and lasting peace. Whatever followed in the Q&A was inconsequential. She had done her job well', says ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao in her latest column.
To read column: https://theprint.in/opinion/trump-tariff-pause-chaos/2596639/
Terrorists opened fire on civilians at a tourist spot in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, with at least 28 confirmed dead and several others injured. In Episode 1644 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj and Consulting Editor Praveen Swami discuss the timing of the attack—which coincided with US Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing visit—and how India could respond.
The BJP is accustomed to justifying its actions by harking back to the rule of Indira Gandhi when then-Andhra Pradesh Governor Thakur Ram Lal dismissed the Telugu Desam government in 1984.
From the Late Arun Jaitley’s ‘tyranny of the unelected’ jibe to Nishikant Dubey holding CJI Khanna responsible for ‘civil wars’- how and why the Supreme Court has been in the BJP’s crosshairs, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/nishikant-dubey-jp-nadda-attack-cji-sanjiv-khanna/2597624/
Kaushambi was forgotten after its excavation by GR Sharma. Then, in 2017, archaeologist BB Lal and a group of scholars returned to the site—not with shovels, but with questions.
The chief adviser met China’s envoy to Bangladesh Saturday to review outcomes of the former’s visit to China last month. Ties between India & Bangladesh cratered sharply over last week.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/yunus-initiates-mango-diplomacy-in-bid-to-strengthen-ties-with-china-50-yr-water-sharing-plan-soon/2596931/
How has the legal community reacted to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks on SC & CJI?
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Are freebies the way forward for the Opposition? Anything they promise, Modi will improve on the offer. And since he has the power of the incumbent, his promise will be taken more seriously.----more----
https://theprint.in/national-interest/abki-baar-75-paar-modi-isnt-going-anywhere-the-opposition-is-all-out-of-ideas/2594910/
Last week’s brutal in Murshidabad violence is part of a years-long escalation in the state, driven by competition between the TMC and BJP to capitalise on religious identity. With neighbouring Bangladesh seeing an Islamist resurgence, and India witnessing a growth in communal friction, the stage is being set for a crisis #securitycode ----more----
Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/west-bengals-waqf-violence-will-have-no-winner-dont-stoke-flames-that-can-consume-you/2591674/
UK Supreme Court has ruled that ‘female’ under Equality Act 2010 refers to biological sex, rejecting Scotland’s inclusion of transwomen with gender certificates on women-only boards. In Episode 1643 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how the ruling mirrors Trump-era policies and why even US Liberals are rethinking trans-inclusion amid growing backlash.----more----Read Atlantic article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/12/democrats-trans-rights-sports/681130/----more----Read NYT article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/17/world/europe/uk-trans-hungary-germany-us.html
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s remarks on Hinduism, Kashmir and the two-nation theory have invited a sharp rebuke from India. In Episode 1642 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lays out the three key takeaways from Munir’s address at an Overseas Pakistani Convention in Islamabad, and explains why his speech carried a message for those in the rank and file of the Pakistan Army supportive of ex-PM Imran Khan.----more----Watch Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s full speech here: https://youtu.be/12oFh0dni0E
The crux of the problem lies in equating disability with the inability to consent. This is an erroneous assumption.
Smita Sabharwal has been served notices over an AI-generated image viewed as critical of removal of green cover on the disputed land by Revanth Reddy govt, which has now been halted by SC.
https://theprint.in/politics/vokkaligas-lingayats-threaten-agitation-as-2015-karnataka-caste-census-dents-their-dominant-status/2591401/
Many in Udaipur see Lakshyaraj Singh as rightful titular head of erstwhile royal family of Mewar, while others say Vishvaraj Singh, who is also a BJP MLA, as the ‘true Maharana’.
As a former senior US trade official during the first Trump administration, I well understand the difficulty others have in trying to make sense of the developments over the past several weeks.
Survival International's report warns that the Great Nicobar project jeopardises the Shompen tribe's isolation, exposing them to disease, exploitation & environmental destruction.
When our judiciary fails to recognise this impossible choice—between conformity and autonomy—it becomes an instrument of the injustice it is meant to address. This regression is an insult to the slow-moving, hard-won progress that feminist legal advocacy has fought for over decades. And while judges’ opinions are a reflection of the society they occupy, some of these observations are hard to read as individual bias, and not a collective resistance to women’s full personhood under law. The Indian Constitution once promised women equal citizenship. In 2025, we know that that’s not entirely true. We only have the freedom to be autonomous…so long as the patriarchy permits. Watch Karanjeet Kaur, journalist & former editor of Arré, explain this and more:
https://theprint.in/politics/whats-the-gurugram-land-deal-case-in-which-ed-has-summoned-robert-vadra/2590547/
US President Donald Trump has found a new friend in El Salvador’s strongman leader Nayib Bukele. In Episode 1641 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Bukele’s mega prison offer and hiccups over the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was unlawfully deported by American authorities to El Salvador—his home country.
BJP still seems to view AIADMK as a potential Shiv Sena in the making—a party it could fracture at some stage and then acquire a large part of its vote base.
Eurasian Griffon vulture was rescued by locals in Satna after collapsing from dehydration. He was nursed back to health at vulture conservation centre in Bhopal’s Vanvihar National Park & Zoo.
Concern about inequality is fine but will our government re-distribute income? What exactly do we propose to solve unemployment?The Congress has a history of 140 years and the BJP just 45, but does today's youth care? Shashi Tharoor asks probing questions but Gandhi's Congress won't answer. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains why. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced by: Mahira Khan
Acting swiftly after his arrest in Antwerp, India has requested Belgian authorities to extradite fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi. In Episode 1640 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta draws up a balance sheet of India’s public sector banks and explains how bad debts taken out by businessmen, now on the run, pushed them into a rut.----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/if-modi-want-legacy-must-undo-indira-gandhis-bank-nationalisation/36254/
AP-Telangana IAS, IPS cadre dilemma: ‘We’re ping-pong balls,’ officers say, as CAT reverses Centre order
Political furore in Punjab as CM Mann sends police to quiz Partap Bajwa over remark on grenade blasts
The CR Park video taps into a growing tension: how far should personal habits, dietary or otherwise, be shaped by the dominant religious mood of the day?
cuttheclutter As BJP & AIADMK, once again, tie up ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections & Annamalai is replaced by Nainar Nagendran as BJP TN chief to accommodate EPS, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor DK Singh discuss TN’s major political players, natural alliances, smaller players and how things have panned out for them electorally, in Episode 1639 of #CutTheClutter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Writings on the Wall: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/return-of-the-angels/9740/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan
Trump has paused reciprocal tariffs on India for 90 days, but there's still global uncertainty about the effects of US-China trade war. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey and correspondent Akanksha MIshra discuss how this may affect India: #ThePrintMacrosutra ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/beyond-the-us-tariff-pause-lie-threats-of-global-slowdown-supply-glut-for-india-some-opportunities/2585236/
cuttheclutter US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs unleashed against trading partners barely a week ago, marking a sharp U-turn from his earlier hardline stance. In just 48 hours, the message has flipped from “no negotiations” to “everyone wants a deal”. From accusing both allies and foes of looting America to now calling global markets important, what prompted this sudden change of heart? In episode 1638 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta recounts events from the last two days, tracks market reactions, and how rising bond yields and crashing stocks may have promoted this reversal. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read FT newsletter by Robert Armstrong: https://www.ft.com/content/c521be94-81b4-4807-94ba-9f0fa422eb6d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Washington Post piece 'MAGA Maoism is spreading through the populist right': https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/04/08/maga-maoism-tariffs-trump/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read NYT article on 'From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’: Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs': https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/09/us/politics/trump-tariff-pause-be-cool.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/
Leadership is not just about being a leader but also having others who are willing to be led.
As Tamil Nadu pushes for an airport in Hosur, Karnataka ministers pitch competing sites near their constituencies, while a central team surveys shortlisted locations for feasibility.
CM Saini promised to reward the former wrestler as an Olympic medallist last year. Phogat was disqualified from finals at Paris Olympics for being over 50-kg weight limit.
Ever since 2021, when India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on the Line of Control, levels of violence in Kashmir have declined steadily. Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, though, has taken a hawkish line on Kashmir, infiltration has resumed The LoC recently saw the most serious fighting in years—a sign that the two countries could be headed into a period of crisis again.
Having exhausted all legal remedies available to him in the US, 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana is being extradited to India. His extradition is likely to rake up old wounds inflicted on India by non-state actors who enjoy patronage of the Pakistani establishment. In this edition of National Interest, originally published in text form on 3 April 2016, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the 1,000-year war with India that Pakistan once famously promised to fight.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/pakistans-real-1000-year-war/544429/----more----Read Khaled Ahmed's obituary here: https://theprint.in/opinion/khaled-ahmed-was-the-only-pakistani-i-knew-who-didnt-say-but-what-about-kashmir/2364653/
Kerala and West Bengal elections will either confirm the trend of right-ward shift in politics or underscore the CPI(M) leadership's optimism on the relevance of the Left.
Andhra Pradesh CM has also written to commerce minister Piyush Goyal, urging the Centre to help aqua farmers by exempting shrimp products from duties.
cuttheclutter US President Donald Trump has frequently railed against India as the 'abuser' of tariffs, including in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. From alcohol to pharmaceuticals, in Episode 1637 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta gives a more precise understanding of the India-US trade and tariff data to understand Trump's pain points & what lies ahead. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/
Expanding the scope of violation of FCRA, 2010, Centre has said that validity period of receiving foreign funds will be 3 yrs from the date of approval of application for prior permission.
From mango orchards in UP to builder floors in Delhi & land in Punjab, property disclosures show the vast & varied real estate interests of Haryana’s senior IAS & IPS officers.----more----https://theprint.in/india/haryana-ias-ips-assets-revealed-chief-secy-owns-mango-orchard-dgps-wifes-flat-fetches-rs-1-60-cr-yr/2581591/
Bring all CPI(M) members from across India together in one constituency, Malkajgiri in Telangana, and they can still barely manage to defeat sitting BJP MP Etela Rajender. How and why the Comrades have lost the plot, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Donald Trump’s global tariffs have wreaked havoc across world markets, including the US, leaving only the volatility index in the green. Experts say it's like 'burning down the house to cook a steak'. The biggest target for the trade war is China. In Episode 1636 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the figures behind the tariff calculations, how Trump views them and what this means for the rest of the world caught in the crossfire.----more----Watch Cut The Clutter on China trade here: https://youtu.be/iyXGykeEmTM----more----Read Niall Ferguson's article here: https://www.thefp.com/p/niall-ferguson-trumps-tariffs-and
Being burnt once apparently wasn’t enough for India’s foreign policy decision-makers because they were back trying to reset relations with China.
The report, titled ‘Trends in maternal mortality 2000-2023’, was published Monday. Maternal deaths include those related to complications during childbirth or pregnancy.
This year IIT Mumbai's two-year MBA programme in sustainability management attracted nearly as many applications as the general MBA course. Other IIMs are also catching up.
nationalinterest This isn’t an obituary of Manoj Kumar. It's about the influence he had in defining patriotism for two generations of Indians across our most perilous decade, say from 1962 until the run-up to the Emergency. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with @shekhargupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/manoj-bharat-kumar-sang-so-sunny-deol-could-yell-journey-of-bollywood-patriotism/2578658/
India’s eastern corridor, a historically calm region, is back into focus after Bangladesh’s new-found bonhomie with China, highlighted by Muhammad Yunus’s remarks on India’s Northeast during a visit to Beijing. In episode 1635 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes a close look at the threats abound in Bangladesh, China and Myanmar, explains why it’s time for India to pivot towards the East, and the role BIMSTEC can play. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ad-lite experience, exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
As bank credit growth moderated compared to last year, how will it look like this year? How will banks balance the credit-deposit ratio? Economist Radhika Pandey & Correspondent Akanksha Mishra discuss: #ThePrintMacrosutra --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d
Despite stiff criticism from the Opposition, The Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 has cleared both houses of Parliament. By government records, waqf boards are the third largest landowners in India after Defence and Railways. In Episode 1634 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the concept of waqf, legislation governing waqf properties, besides arguments made in favour of and against the latest amendments.
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Move a departure from current practice under which judges make disclosure of assets to Chief Justice of India, and may volunteer to make them public.
Students of the University of Hyderabad see this beautiful lung space as central to their campus, whether or not it legally belongs to the university.
By inviting the Chinese companies to the Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project, Yunus may have added an extra friction point in ties with India.
Evaluations by police, psychologists & psychiatrists may play role in candidate selection, it is learnt. Delhi Police Special Cell had conducted similar but informal programme earlier.
Why EPS had a change of heart & greenlit AIADMK-BJP alliance talks ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
The Revanth Reddy govt plans to auction about 400 acres of green cover adjacent to the university. Amid intense protests, bulldozers have begun levelling the land and uprooting vegetation.----more----
https://theprint.in/india/governance/how-disputed-forest-patch-has-put-hyderabad-university-students-on-the-warpath-against-revanth-govt/2574998/
Self-styled 'Prophet' Bajinder Singh was convicted in a 2018 rape case Tuesday, but the judgement did not affect his followers' trust on him. In episode 1633 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Associate Editor Chitleen K Sethi, uncover the rising influence of pastors in Punjab, increased conversions to Christianity and how political support and psychological beliefs keep the business going.
RSS ideologues Deendayal Upadhyaya and Dattopant Thengadi built the foundation of PM Modi’s economic philosophy. Trump is seeking to tear it down, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/rss-headquarters-pm-modi-choice-trump-vs-thengadi/2572085/
PM Modi’s visit to Thailand this week for the BIMSTEC Summit and bilateral talks offers a chance to build on deep-rooted ties and explore new areas of cooperation.
https://theprint.in/politics/why-congress-leaderships-iftar-engagements-signal-shift-in-approach-to-appeasement-charge/2572595/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the RSS HQ in Nagpur on Sunday, signalling a truce between the BJP and its ideological parent. In Episode 1632 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sheds light on the evolution of the BJP-RSS relationship, the significance of Modi’s visit given the current political climate, and implications for Indian politics.
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A submission by the Centre before the Karnataka High Court in response to a challenge by 'X' against govt take-down orders details 66 notices sent over the past year.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/govt-asked-x-to-take-down-oppn-posts-on-amit-shahs-ambedkar-remark-fabricated-content-on-jay-shah/2571564/
The incident has once again put the spotlight on the university, racked with students' allegations of rape, hate speech & queerphobia over the last two years.----more----https://theprint.in/india/gnlu-suicide-friends-of-vansh-gaint-recall-begging-to-break-down-door-a-nurse-who-didnt-know-cpr/2571793/
20 years ago, ethnic chauvinists burned down a library in Imphal, in an effort to erase the state’s centuries-old multicultural heritage. The government has encouraged toxic identity politics to harden in the years since. Today, it is still failing to encourage genuine engagement between Manipur’s ethnic communities----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/running-buses-wont-bring-peace-to-manipur-govt-must-seek-to-engage-not-erase/2561496/
Trump threatening to pull the trigger might be just what is needed to wake up India’s self-congratulatory establishment from its headline-managing fantasies. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/trump-tariffs-are-a-gun-to-indias-head-that-may-just-be-the-best-thing-yet/2569790/----more----Read 'Iron Lady's rethink: Martyr, patriot, reformer?' here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/iron-ladys-rethink/8773/
CutTheClutter: 'Trump Effect’ is working against the Right. How it’s helping Liberals make a comeback
Centre might need to do business with J&K’s mainstream parties. Even if it’s painful for Modi
'Official Yogi of India' in the Indira-Sanjay Gandhi era, Dhirendra Brahmachari built sprawling ashrams from Delhi to Mantalai, and the Haryana govt has passed a Bill to take over his Aparna Ashram in Gurgaon. In Episode 1630 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses Dhirendra among India's other influential gurus, their extra-constitutional powers in the backdrop of the nexus between political & spiritual leaders, and the 'divine fate' of these 'holy men'.
White House is in damage control mode after top US security officials inadvertently added The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat where they discussed upcoming military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. In Episode 1629 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta gives a blow-by-blow account of what Trump has labelled the “only glitch” in the two months of his presidency.
Earlier this month, at the third History Literature Festival held at Christ University, a session titled ‘Stones and Shadows’ traced South India’s journey from prehistoric settlements to Megalithic traditions. The discussion examined the indigenous evolution of cultures in peninsular India, challenging the ‘north-centric gaze’ on its history. While Megaliths – large stones used to construct a structure or monument – are generally associated with the Iron Age, the exact origins of the Megalithic tradition are shrouded in mystery. Senior archaeologist Ravi Korisettar – honorary director at the Robert Bruce Foote Sangankallu Archaeological Museum – hinted during the event that its antecedents could be found in the ‘Southern Neolithic’ period; an era characterised by ash-mounds, grinding and polished tools, and Black and Red Ware pottery.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/south-india-is-the-missing-link-to-our-megalithic-past-and-it-shows-history-isnt-linear/2562428/
CutTheClutter: 25 March crackdown, mythical victories & territorial losses—how Pakistan Army has self-destructed
ThePrintAM: What's the political fight over DK Shivakumar’s ‘Constitution change’ remark?
https://theprint.in/politics/shivakumars-constitution-change-remark-turns-the-tables-as-bjp-attacks-congress-in-parliament/2561911/
Claims of ‘jute sacks stuffed with cash’ being discovered in the store room of high court judge Justice Yashwant Varma’s official residence in the aftermath of a fire have kicked up a storm. In Ep 1627 of CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Bhadra Sinha lay out the facts of the case, and how the probe against Justice Varma could play out as per guidelines laid down and mechanisms devised by the Supreme Court.----more----Details of the case conveyed to Chief Justice of India by Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court here: https://www.sci.gov.in/press-release-dated-march-22-2025/
In Nagpur, a full-blown riot has erupted over Aurangzeb’s tomb, which Hindutva groups are demanding be removed. The timing is hardly coincidental. The sentiments brewing over Chhaava, a film that depicts Aurangzeb’s atrocities against Sambhaji Maharaj, have reignited old hostilities, framing the era as a battle of Hindu defiance against Islamic rule. Once again, historical figures—long buried in textbooks and monuments—are being summoned to the present, not as subjects of scholarly debate but as catalysts for political tensions.
Germany & France are pushing a massive defence spending programme to compensate for America’s waning security guarantee. The rise of the extreme right wing across Europe, however, is a reminder that these new national armies might not always be a force for stability. European security is a good thing, but two world wars have taught us European militarism isn’t dangerous—argues Praveen Swami in ThePrint #SecurityCode.
Facing escalating attacks from Baloch and Taliban jihadists, Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has vowed a harsh response. Founding its responses on discredited colonial-era doctrine, the Pakistan Army thinks it can coerce insurgents into submission. That belief has led to failure though, and will likely do so again.
nationalinterest Shastri’s legacy is unfairly overshadowed by peace he made at Tashkent and a visit that also took his life. Among his contributions were the Green Revolution and talent-hunting Dr Swaminathan. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read this week's National Interest Article: https://theprint.in/national-interest/one-prime-ministers-19-month-legacy-is-bigger-than-anothers-emergency/2559781/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d
https://theprint.in/judiciary/justice-varma-of-delhi-hc-under-fire-for-cash-found-at-home-once-ruled-to-curtail-ed-powers/2559314/
On 48th anniversary of the lifting of Emergency, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in this edition of FirstPersonSecondDraft revisits a most controversial charge levelled against Indira Gandhi’s govt—that it conspired to put freedom fighter Jayaprakash Narayan away ‘medically’.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-probing-too-keenly-into-damage-to-jps-kidneys-nearly-lost-me-my-job/12164/#google_vignette
Europe, which stood with the US in backing Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s onslaught, has been given a short shrift and cold shoulder by Trump.
Justice Bagchi is in line to become Chief Justice of India in May 2031 and will be the seventh judge from West Bengal to occupy the office.
The IMF's latest Article IV report on India has a number of suggestions on how we can boost growth, improve private investment, and bring about greater financial stability. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra. Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d
India has placed a Rs 7,000-crore order for 307 ATAGS artillery guns, marking a major boost for indigenous defence manufacturing. With 60 percent of the order going to Kalyani Group & the remaining 40 percent to Tata Advanced Systems, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta with Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip breaks down the impact of this deal, challenges, and the future of Indian artillery. Watch Episode 1626 of Cut The Clutter.
Emerging population data have linked elevated temperatures with declines in mental health and increased violence and self-harm.
An analysis by scientists from Indian Council of Medical Research, published in The Lancet Regional Health-Southeast Asia, examines cancer data from 2013 to 2022.
Readouts issued by the White House and Kremlin of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin hint at attempts to stitch up some kind of peace in Ukraine. In Episode 1625 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the fine print of the proposed ceasefire deal, what Russian establishment is signalling to Kyiv and how Iran figured in Trump’s phone call with Putin.
Even after the spate of anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s and 1970s in neighbouring Tamil Nadu, Kerala was open to the prospect of Hindi becoming the ‘national’ language.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/kerala-konnect/why-kerala-is-at-peace-with-hindi-its-not-like-tamil-nadu/2553207/
Delays, battery failures & a risky return—Indian-origin astronaut Williams and her colleague Wilmore endured it all. They splashed down off the coast of Florida Wednesday at 3:27 am IST.----more----https://theprint.in/science/splashdown-stranded-for-9-months-astronauts-sunita-williams-butch-wilmore-back-on-earth/2553932/
https://theprint.in/politics/how-vhp-bajrang-dal-protests-over-aurangzebs-tomb-spiralled-into-a-night-of-mayhem-in-nagpur/2553304/
A protest by VHP-Bajrang Dal, demanding the demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb, turned awry, leading to communal clashes in Nagpur. In Episode 1624 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the polarising legacy of the last consequential Mughal Emperor and the politics around his tomb and super-hit Chhaava with political editor D.K. Singh.----more----Watch Political Adda full episode here: https://youtu.be/-jWR9duUEc8
Former King Gyanendra Shah’s supporters see him as a ray of hope. They believe he can bring back political stability to the country, which has remained a distant dream for 17 years.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/why-gyanendras-return-sparked-monarchy-chatter-nepal/2551561/
Gold was seized from a residential flat belonging to a stock broker's son. Jewellery weighing 19.66 kg, fitted with diamonds and other precious metals, also recovered.----more----https://theprint.in/india/90-kg-gold-smuggled-into-india-recovered-by-gujarat-ats-dri-during-raid-on-ahmedabad-residence/2552165/
After backing out on land acquisition law in the first term and farm laws in the second, Modi government is showing little interest in bold initiatives and reforms in the third term, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed improvements in ties with China on American podcaster Lex Fridman's channel. In Episode 1623 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sheds light on what is coming after the India-China border disengagement, and how US President Donald Trump's foreign policy will influence relations.----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/the-chinese-are-so-predictable-modi-shah-shouldve-seen-them-coming-on-5-august-2019/432079/
Sindhi, a top LeT commander, oversaw drone arms drops, infiltrations into J&K, and Rajouri-Poonch attacks. He managed LeT camp in Kotli and reported directly to Sajid Jutt.
FirstPersonSecondDraft: On Kanshi Ram’s birth anniversary:Story of BSP founder who created Dalit politics, mentored Mayawati
Within a span of a few months, the outlook on the US economy has gone from exceptionalism to recession fears. What happened? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra.----more----https://theprint.in/macrosutra/the-difference-a-few-months-can-make-from-a-strong-economic-outlook-us-now-staring-at-a-slowdown/2546724/
CutTheClutter: Azerbaijan,Armenia agree to peace terms:Abridged Ep on why the 2 nations have been at war for 40 yrs
A new CSIS report reveals the sheer scale of China’s dominance in global shipbuilding, driven by its civil-military fusion. In episode 1622, #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss how China’s merchant shipbuilding success funds naval expansion, making PLA Navy the world’s largest. Read: https://theprint.in/defence/from-competing-to-beating-us-in-numbers-and-tonnage-heres-how-china-built-its-shipping-empire/2546925/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/in-mauritius-pm-modi-unveils-mahasagar-indias-security-development-vision-for-global-south/2544921/
CutTheClutter: Pakistan train hijack: How Balochistan's terrain, politics impact insurgency & global terror index
https://www.economicsandpeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Global-Terrorism-Index-2025.pdf
FirstPersonSecondDraft: 32nd anniversary of Mumbai 1993 blasts: ISI's sinister plan & an 'unforgettable' meet with Dawood
Modi’s Mauritius visit is key to countering China. And safeguarding western Indian Ocean
https://theprint.in/world/from-central-banker-in-economic-crises-to-steering-canada-as-pm-amid-challenges-whos-mark-carney/2541198/
From no-show at Mahakumbh and Bengaluru Investor Meet to promotion of NPAs and neglect of bright leaders like Tharoor, Hooda, Pilot and Tewari-- Rahul Gandhi's colleagues in Congress have many questions. Why he won't answer them, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect ----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/vibhishan-gujarat-congress-rahul-gandhi-blaming-colleagues/2541903/
Trump’s gratitude towards Pakistan for apprehending ISKP terrorist Sharifullah is seen as recognition of the Pakistani military’s role in combating terrorism. But it’s not that simple.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/donald-trump-us-pakistan-counter-terrorism-ties/2540723/
China's inflation drops below zero:2023 Abridged Ep on why its economy slumped & Xi's policy changes
'Every few months, someone sounds the alarm on Goa’s imperiled identity—sometimes it’s idli-sambar, sometimes gobi manchurian,' says Karanjeet Kaur, journalist and former editor of Arré, in this week's column.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/its-not-idli-sambar-goas-real-food-crisis-is-tradition-losing-out-to-instagram-reels/2530128/
Reacting to Majithia’s remarks, the party’s parliamentary board met in Chandigarh Sunday and warned "indisciplined" party leaders of "strict action".
nationalinterest India’s annual average military imports, at $2.3 billion, is less than one-fourth of its fertiliser imports. Why is buying for the farmers less scandal-prone or more virtuous than buying for the soldiers? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read this week's National Interest Article: https://theprint.in/national-interest/trick-or-retreat-theres-a-grand-deception-behind-indian-military-shortfalls-and-in-this-column/2538996/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read 2015 National Interest Article: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/national-interest/story/20150427-rafale-jets-modi-indian-air-force-order-of-battle-mig-iaf-shekhar-gupta-818182-2015-04-16
Trump’s rhetoric in his second term often echoes Thucydides: “The strong do what they have to do, and the weak accept what they have to accept.” Trump’s nominee for Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby has argued that America should prioritize China over Europe and the Middle East, advocating for a more focused defense strategy. He has criticised Taiwan for not spending enough on its defense and urged Japan to increase its defense budget to 3% of its GDP. In Episode 1620 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the implications of a US retreat from global entanglements, leaving regional powers to handle their own security while Washington strengthens its military to confront Beijing.----more----Watch Elbridge Colby speech: https://youtu.be/zzPvyovmZIA----more----https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Trump-administration/Taiwan-should-spend-10-of-GDP-on-defense-Pentagon-No.-3-pick-Colby-says
The govt recently announced significant revisions to the GDP growth rates of 2022-23 and 2023-24, with these numbers drastically different from what was projected. Improving the government’s targeting will help in more effective policymaking. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra
https://theprint.in/politics/after-tn-language-row-in-maharashtra-as-rss-leader-suresh-joshis-marathi-remark-puts-bjp-in-a-spot/2536312/
French President Emmanuel Macron offers Europe a nuclear umbrella, a chance at self-reliance in defence as Trump’s NATO stance fuels uncertainty and Russia remains a looming threat. Is this a strategic masterstroke or political posturing? ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down Macron’s plan, its impact on European security, and how world leaders are reacting, in Episode 1619 of #CutTheClutter----more----Read The Wall Street Journal's article here: https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/can-europe-still-count-on-americas-nuclear-umbrella-511c8ba0
People living in low latitudes, including large parts of northern India, will face the most severe repercussions. Some areas are already nearing these dangerous conditions.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/lethal-heat-kill-millions-healthy-people-shade-isnt-solution/2535446/
Performance evaluation of ILSS included rigorous tests, such as oxygen concentration, demand breathing, availability of 100 percent oxygen & aerobatic manoeuvres at various altitudes.----more----https://theprint.in/defence/all-about-obogs-a-life-support-system-for-iaf-pilots-that-has-cleared-drdos-high-altitude-tests/2535369/
Kannada Actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru airport for smuggling 15 Kg gold. In Ep 1618 of #CuttheClutter, @ShekharGupta discusses changing government policies and customs duties on gold over the years and why smuggling stopped and again started in India.----more----Read TCA Sharad Raghavan's article here: https://theprint.in/economy/how-govt-bet-on-gold-bonds-got-hit-by-930-spike-in-liabilities-is-now-furiously-backtracking/2523015/----more----Read Ananya Bhardwaj, Mayank Kumar's article here: https://theprint.in/india/gold-dust-in-diapers-secret-land-routes-high-seas-drops-whats-behind-gold-smuggling-surge-in-india/2178887/----more----Watch Cut The Clutte EP 1612 'Why is gold price breaking through the roof & world still chasing it? Think Trump, geopolitics' here: https://youtu.be/fot3DjuGw4A
From sizzling Pathar ka Gosht to late-night Sehri, Hyderabad’s Ramzan food scene turns the city into a vibrant, sleepless haven for food lovers.
The revelation was made by US President Donald Trump in his address to Congress Tuesday. Muhammad Sharifullah was arrested in Pakistan near the Afghan border late February.
As per ASER 2024, only 12 % of Standard III and 35.6 % of Standard V children in Tamil Nadu can read Standard II level text. What does it say about Stain’s love for Tamil and hate for Hindi, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
As the central government saves Rs 11,000 crore by introducing ‘Just-In-Time’ funding or SNA, left-over cash exposes faultlines in governance and laxes in policy implementation. Key programmes like rural housing, urban rejuvenation, and Swachh Bharat mission have seen large portions of their allocated budgets lapse due to bureaucratic delays. In Episode 1617 of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at reasons behind these unspent funds, the impact & govt’s growing debt.----more----YouTube Members can enjoy an exclusive discount! Email us at tanushree@theprint.in to claim yours.----more----Read TCA Sharad Raghavan's article here: https://theprint.in/economy/how-modi-govt-saved-rs-11000-cr-in-3-yrs-brought-in-financial-transparency-with-this-pivot/2533286/----more----Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech here: https://youtu.be/Z_jp9xZGOIU----more----
In 2021, 180 million Indians were either overweight or obese, second only to China. The report estimates that for India, the figure will rise to 450 million in 2050, marking a rise of 150%.
The US President continues to pressure Kyiv to end the war. The decision puts the US at odds with his European allies, who have pledged to support Ukraine with further aid.
Mayawati shows nephew Akash Anand the door as rift in BSP’s first family widens
https://theprint.in/politics/mayawati-shows-nephew-akash-anand-the-door-as-rift-in-bsps-first-family-widens/2529082/
Ripperologist and author Russel Edwards has claimed that the DNA evidence from a shawl belonging to one of the victims, Catherine Eddowes, containing the DNA of the killer, has had a “100% match” with a Polish barber named Aaron Kosminski, who had moved to the UK in the 1880s. The analysis claims to have solved the long-standing mystery around the identity of one of the most brutal serial killers in history.
For decades, Europe has relied on cheap gas from Russia, cheap goods from China & free security from the US to maintain its position. But Trump 2.0 threatens to upend the entire system. In Episode 1616 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at six weeks of tumult in world politics, Trump's maximalist stance, and what India needs to be wary of ahead of the Quad Leaders' summit.
Baloch separatist groups to fight under one unified military command to counter Pakistan & China
A group of White immigrants from Apartheid South Africa—most visible among them, Elon Musk—are key to President Donald Trump’s new America. They’ve never spoken about their experiences of White privilege under Apartheid, but their politics shows they imbibed many of its values.
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are considering a handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius. In Episode 1615 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the significance of Diego Garcia in the Chagos archipelago, evolving India-US relations since the Cold War, and the future of geopolitics.
----more----Read IISS article here: https://www.iiss.org/publications/strategic-comments/2024/10/the-change-in-sovereignty-for-the-chagos-archipelago/----more----Read lowyinstitute's article here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/strategic-consequence-chagos-islands-legal-dispute----more----Read Carnegi article here: https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/06/mapping-the-indian-ocean-region?lang=en¢er=russia-eurasia
The three-language formula suggested by NEP 2020 has become a face-saver for the DMK government to sweep all its failures under the carpet.
The city GDP metric will help policymakers with better socio-economic and infrastructure planning and attract private investment to develop cities as “engines of growth”.
US President Trump has brought significant clarity to crypto regulation in the US and has welcomed such digital assets, especially stable coins. India, however, continues to follow a cautious approach, but there are some positives here too. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra.
Bangladeshi students who ousted Hasina set up ‘National Citizens Party’. Where it stands on key issues
https://theprint.in/world/bangladeshi-students-who-ousted-hasina-set-up-national-citizen-party-where-it-stands-on-key-issues/2513969/
CutTheCLutter: Why TN, Karnataka see BJP agenda in timing of delimitation & what's in store for other states
'Two books about Goan heritage homes, one by photographer Ulka Chauhan and another by author Heta Pandit, allow us to enter these spaces not as tourists but as witnesses to living history,' says Karanjeet Kaur, journalist and former editor of Arré, in this week's column.
purescience In December last year, scientists discovered an object barrelling toward Earth. The ‘city killer’ Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has only a 1.5% chance of hitting the Earth as opposed to 3.1%, as per the latest prediction by the US space agency, NASA. The space agency said the 3.1% probability, or a 1-in-32 chance of hitting the Earth, was the highest odds yet for an asteroid this size.
The board released a draft policy Tuesday introducing reforms that are in line with 2023 National Curriculum Framework for school education, which was updated to align with NEP 2020.
Whenever I write about Dakhni on social media, there is a barrage of purists asserting that it is just a dialect. Last I checked, people who speak a language are the ones who get a say.
Joint venture clause to family shareholdings, what CAG report on Delhi excise policy flagged https://theprint.in/politics/joint-venture-clause-to-family-shareholdings-what-cag-report-on-delhi-excise-policy-flagged/2511017/
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has pointed to Rs 2,000 cr loss in revenue caused by AAP’s now-withdrawn Delhi excise policy 2021-22. It highlights alleged cartelization, policy loopholes, and financial mismanagement. With major arrests and ongoing probes, was this policy a scam? Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Assistant Editor Sourav Roy Barman and Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj break down the report and its implications in Episode 1613 of #CutTheClutter ----more----Read Sourav Roy Barman's article here: https://theprint.in/politics/joint-venture-clause-to-family-shareholdings-what-cag-report-on-delhi-excise-policy-flagged/2511017/----more----Read CAG report here: https://cag.gov.in/en/audit-report/details/121510
The external affairs minister will visit London and, for the first time, Dublin and Belfast in Ireland in early March. A joint economic commission is likely to be announced with Ireland.
From Mumbai to Imphal, Bhopal, Jaipur and Bengaluru-- how BJP leaders with mass base are trying to break free from Amit Shah's control and why, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
From Georgia Meloni in Italy, Donald Trump in the US to now Friedrich Merz in Germany, the world is moving Right-ward, leaving behind the old Left. In this National Interest, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @Shekhar Gupta dissects the political landscape in different countries and explains what it reveals about voting patterns and implications.----more----Raed National Interest article here: https://theprint.in/sg-uncategorized/voter-ko-change-pasand-hai/544489/
Over the past half-century, USAID has frequently advanced US interests under the guise of humanitarian crisis relief.
The ruling came in a case where a developer challenged Haryana’s reclassification of its land near the flood-prone Tangri River from 'residential' to 'agricultural'.
Focus on free trade, globalisation, Ukraine and Gaza, aren’t the only issues of the greatest future implications. Trump has already killed and buried the idea of non-proliferation.
Gold prices have surged 42% globally since January 2024. Most central banks, including China, Turkey, and India, are increasing their gold reserves. Gold is seen as a safe-haven asset, rising during economic turmoil and inflation. With Trump’s return and global trade tensions, markets are becoming volatile, further fueling demand. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores this and more in Episode 1612 of #CutTheClutter.----more----Watch CTC on central bank flurry of gold buying: https://youtu.be/tyV_pDjSzUQ----more----Read Gillian Tett's piece on Scott Bessent and the possible revaluation of America’s gold stocks: https://www.ft.com/content/f6459ed1-8a65-4d89-8bd8-40e8546912f0----more----Read Leslie Hook and Ian Smith piece in FT: https://www.ft.com/content/fb53df86-c6f0-4550-ab84-222b3a6282f4
In Chhattisgarh, Ramesh Baghel has been fighting a lone battle to bury his father, Subhash, in the village graveyard—but both the High Court and the Supreme Court have turned him away.
Ranveer Allahbadia, who calls himself The Beer Biceps Guy, has become public enemy number one for Right-wing (or Hindutva-supporting) social media activists and is the target of various police forces (mostly from BJP-ruled states) for comments made on an odious YouTube show called India’s Got Latent. There are many ironies to this. For a start, Beer Biceps has been an enthusiastic bootlicker of this government, prostrating himself before powerful figures while conducting “interviews” (using the term in its loosest sense) with them. The very Right wing these guys so proudly identified with suddenly kicked them in the face—even as they were licking its toes. Not only was there a huge social media campaign against them, but they now face prosecution and persecution. No Indian citizen should have the full weight of the state used against them over a joke, no matter how crass or distasteful. You don’t have to like these guys—let alone laugh at their jokes—to stand up for their rights as citizens.
CutTheCLutter: BJP’s CM in Delhi, end of rift with L-G & triple-engine govt | DK Singh & Neelam Pandey join in
For Delhi’s disabled community, the pursuit of equity continues—this time with renewed optimism under the new government. Will it rise to the challenge and build an inclusive Delhi?
Worst hit is sub-saharan Africa where nine percent have access to medical oxygen, then comes South Asia where, of 32 million people who annually need oxygen, only 22 percent get it.
Leaders of US and Ukraine have been exchanging stinging rebukes of one another after Trump blamed Ukraine for starting war with Russia. Zelenskyy hit out at him for living in ‘disinformation bubble’.
Vietnam’s To Lam has joined the ranks of US President Donald Trump and Argentinian President Javier Milei by announcing a government downsizing. In Episode 1610 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses how the nation to India’s East emerged as the largest manufacturing hub after China.----more----Read Vietnam Manufacturing Tracker here: https://www.vietnam-briefing.com/news/vietnam-manufacturing-tracker.html/
As many as 87 former corporators of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation are said to have joined Shinde-led Shiv Sena, most are from UBT faction, followed by Congress and NCP (SP).
In contrast to India’s short reporting timelines, consumers in the United Kingdom have up to 13 months from the date of occurrence of a fraud or scam.
From the Persian Gulf to the Indo-Pacific, no country has the convening power that Qatar has. In episode 1609 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Qatar's House of Thani, the establishment of Al Jazeera, the country's extensive gas fields & its role in geopolitical diplomacy.
'Children of the Bombs, the BBC documentary directed by Ronny Sen, reviewed newspaper reports to claim that 565 children have been killed, injured, or maimed between 1996 and 2024. Watch Author & ThePrint Columnist Deep Halder explain in his latest column----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/feature/for-3-decades-children-in-west-bengal-have-been-killed-and-maimed-by-political-crude-bombs/2484635/
https://theprint.in/politics/congresss-sam-pitroda-says-china-threat-blown-out-of-proportion-stirs-fresh-political-row/2498825/
Trump's strategy shift on Taiwan's status quo on statehood reflects a broader shift in American strategy, particularly under figures like Marco Rubio and Elbridge Colby, who have emphasized the growing threat from China rather than Russia. In Ep 1608 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the implications of Trump's course correction on Taiwan, an incensed China's strategic warfare to contain Taiwan, and why India should take note. Research by Varnika Dhawan----more----Read Lowly Institute's report here: https://interactives.lowyinstitute.org/features/one-china-contest-to-define-taiwan/----more----Read The Economist's article here: https://www.economist.com/international/2025/02/09/chinas-stunning-new-campaign-to-turn-the-world-against-taiwan
Trump’s Gaza relocation proposal seems crazy, but here's how it raises important truths about war
'The ongoing debate between self-reliance and imports in India’s defence sector is often riddled with misinformation and confusion, where facts become the casualty,' says Swasti Rao, ThePrint Consulting Editor & Foreign Policy Expert Swasti Rao explains----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/iaf-chiefs-anger-at-hal-is-justified-the-cost-of-inefficiency-is-borne-by-pilots/2495153/
It is only when the shallow state is weak that the Deep State takes over the agenda. America was the first, and India is catching up fast. Many European democracies are on the bandwagon too. Watch this week's National Interest with Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/one-persons-deep-state-is-anothers-non-state-actor-and-shallow-state-is-where-the-real-power-lies/2496014/
Murmurs of Naidu-Kalyan rift grow as dy CM skips review meet, evades calls, goes on temple run
https://theprint.in/politics/murmurs-of-naidu-kalyan-rift-grow-as-dy-cm-skips-review-meet-evades-calls-goes-on-temple-run/2495349/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Friday discussed a wide gamut of bilateral issues in Washington DC. In Episode 1607 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lists key takeaways from the talks, implications for trade, tariff, military partnership, and what the COMPACT, ASIA, TRUST branding signifies.
The BJP has made costly promises in the run up to the Delhi elections. At a time when Delhi is moving towards a revenue deficit, the new government is going to have a tough time to come through on its promises while also increasing revenue. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra.----more----Read this week's Macrosutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/bjp-govt-in-delhi-will-have-to-deal-with-an-impending-revenue-deficit-the-promised-freebies-wont-help/2492644/
Lakshmi Nagalla, a Telugu person permanently residing in US, had died in a crash involving a state bus & a car. Her husband & daughters filed an appeal in 2012 seeking Rs 9 cr compensation.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/sc-orders-hefty-compensation-of-rs-9-6-cr-to-telugu-nri-family-for-2009-accident-apsrtc-to-bear-cost/2491929/
US President Donald Trump Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India after a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. In Episode 1541 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at his role as an accomplice to 26/11 convict David Headley, his earlier convictions, why he was not convicted for 26/11, his 2019 parole & why his extradition to India is significant.
Trump administration has made it clear that it does not support NATO membership for Ukraine, with US Defence Secy even saying that deployment of troops in Ukraine would not be covered under Article 5 of NATO charter. In Episode 1606 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what statements by Trump and Putin indicate about their plans to end the war in Ukraine, and why any peace deal cannot be concluded without a third party—China.
The military differential between India and China is predominantly in the domains of electronic and cyber warfare, and in the quality and quantity of precision-guided munitions.
The ex-Congress MP was found guilty for murder of 2 Sikh men. Kumar has been behind bars for 6 yrs, serving life term in another 1984 case for burning a gurdwara & killing 5 Sikhs.
By leveraging the initiatives proposed under the 2025 Union Budget, India can begin to embed itself more strategically and widely in the global clean energy market.
Last August, the interim govt lifted ban on Jamaat-e-Islami. It has rebranded itself as 'moderate & democratic', and is advocating for peaceful transition to an Islamic welfare state.
West Bengal Congress leaders say Abhijit's legacy and experience will give party unit a boost.
Megalithic structures in India are often overlooked. There is so much waiting to be explored between these stones and their shadows. Over 3,000 megalithic sites have been documented across the Indian subcontinent—from Jammu and Kashmir to Kerala and from Nagaland to Tamil Nadu—with a heavy concentration in Central and Peninsular India.
The INDIA bloc’s unity is not based on a common ideology but the shared goal of opposing the BJP. This has historically been the formula for alliances, with temporary unity emerging to counter dominant parties, but these coalitions have often been short-lived. As Congress seeks to assert itself in this context, the bloc’s survival depends on whether it can remain cohesive through 2029. In Episode 1605 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Political Editor DK Singh discuss the future of a fraught INDIA bloc in the aftermath of the Delhi elections. Read 3 blunders by Indira, Rajiv, Vajpayee, Advani that changed Indian politics & here’s the worst here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/3-blunders-by-indira-rajiv-vajpayee-advani-that-changed-indian-politics-heres-the-worst/1961181/
What’s the Kerala half-price ‘scam’ involving ex-HC judge, politicians of all hues & ‘CSR funds’https://theprint.in/india/whats-the-kerala-half-price-scam-involving-ex-hc-judge-politicians-of-all-hues-csr-funds/2487163/.
Two years after ethnic clashes first broke out between Kukis and Meiteis, N. Biren Singh has stepped down as chief minister of Manipur—a move long contemplated. With ruling BJP unable to find a solution to the violence, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Deputy Editor Moushumi Das Gupta discuss what led to Singh’s fall, BJP’s future in the state, and the threats Manipur still faces from within and neighbouring Myanmar. Watch Episode 1604 of #cuttheclutter Read 'How threat of revolt from own MLAs & his precarious position led BJP to drop Biren Singh as Manipur CM:' https://theprint.in/politics/how-threat-of-revolt-from-own-mlas-his-precarious-position-led-bjp-to-drop-biren-singh-as-manipur-cm/2486837/ Read our coverage of Manipur here: https://theprint.in/tag/manipur/
'Vulnerability of critical infrastructure, China’s destabilising activities, and unregulated AI use make it clear that waiting for a full-fledged conflict to address security concerns is not an option,' says Swasti Rao, ThePrint Consulting Editor & Foreign Policy Expert Swasti Rao explains
Arvind Kejriwal put together his ‘revolutionary’ thoughts on what is wrong with India and how to fix it, in a tiny book of no more than 35,000 words or so, called Swaraj, published by HarperCollins in 2012. The impressive thing is how brilliantly he diagnosed India’s problems. Then you come to his solutions. And the problems begin. Watch this #NationalInterest by @ShekharGupta from February 2014.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/arvind-chitra-katha/42584/
The most important outcome of the Delhi Assembly elections is that the era of ideology-free politics is now over. For almost 15 years, Arvind Kejriwal built a politics without any ideological pillar or foundation. And it was deliberate. His was an insurgent party that grew from street protests and urban middle-class anger. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/era-of-kejriwals-no-ideology-politics-is-over-his-image-of-unfocused-cynical-politician-cost-him-delhi/2485885/----more----Read Writings on the wall article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/writings-on-the-wall/varanasi-2014-why-id-said-the-secular-dip-hold-your-nose/228551/----more----Read Sourav Roy Barman's article here: https://theprint.in/politics/with-congress-behind-aap-losses-in-13-delhi-seats-allies-question-future-of-india-bloc/2485774/
Delhi poll outcome is a reminder to the Opposition that waiting out for PM Modi to hang up his boots is a self-defeating strategy, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Marseille-Mumbai corridor, nuclear cooperation, AI & defence in focus during Modi’s visit to France
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/marseille-mumbai-corridor-nuclear-cooperation-ai-defence-in-focus-during-modis-visit-to-france/2483877/
Ahead of the Delhi assembly election result, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at his 2015 Writings on the Wall to explain the Capital’s class divide, how Kejriwal has managed to hold onto power, BJP’s changing strategy, and how Delhi votes, in this edition of #WritingsOnTheWall
The Union Budget released last week shows a continued focus on fiscal prudence, but tries to balance it with consumption and growth. They rely on cutting expenditure, yet capital expenditure outlay is non-trivial. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey @Radhikaskp and correspondent Akanksha Mishra analyse in ThePrint #MacroSutra.
00:49 Will tax cuts boost consumption? 03:55 Are tax revenues for FY25-26 realistic?
07:30 Strategy for disinvestment vs dividends
11:25 Capex outlay is 'non-trivial'
15:30 Revenue expenditure to go down
17:00 Debt-to-GDP ratio as fiscal deficit target
18:47 Will indirect taxes be increased?
On TTD barring non-Hindus from temple service, Owaisi cites waqf bill to slam Chandrababu’s ‘hypocrisy’
https://theprint.in/politics/on-ttd-barring-non-hindus-from-temple-service-owaisi-cites-waqf-bill-to-slam-chandrababus-hypocrisy/2482228/
cuttheclutter With the demolition of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's former residence 32 Dhanmondi, an iconic site of the country's liberation struggle, and calls for the assassination of former PM Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh faces new political unrest. In Episode 1603 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Hasina's fiery speech targeting the Yunus govt, Mujibur Rahman's life, Bhasha Andolan & revision of history books in Bangladesh. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read FT Muhammad Yunus' interview article - https://www.ft.com/content/46c77787-6f22-4625-bf62-1df5d1f7e122 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read The Daily Star article on textbook changes in Bangladesh - https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/education/news/primary-secondary-level-major-changes-coming-bangla-english-textbooks-3788301 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Michael Kugelman's article on six months of Yunus govt in Foreign Policy - https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/05/bangladesh-interim-government-protests-reform-hasina/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read report on challenges facing Muhammad Yunus' interim govt - https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/12/12/bangladeshs-economic-progress-may-have-been-hyped --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch Sheikh Hasina speech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI9vNNAuSQg
Last week, the CIA revised its assessment on the origin of the Covid outbreak, stating that the coronavirus is "more likely" to have emerged from a Chinese lab rather than from animals. However, the agency noted that it had "low confidence" in this conclusion. In Ep 758 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looked at revelations on the theory that the Covid-19 virus was 'engineered’ at the Wuhan Institute of Virology and why top scientists sought a fresh probe. Originally published on May 17, 2021.----more----Read Nicholas Wade's article here: https://thebulletin.org/2021/05/the-origin-of-covid-did-people-or-nature-open-pandoras-box-at-wuhan/----more----Read Zeynep Tufecki's article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/07/opinion/coronavirus-airborne-transmission.html----more----Read the letter in Science Mag here: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/372/6543/694.1/tab-pdf----more----Read the letter in Lancet here: https://www.thelancet.com/lancet/article/s0140-6736(20)30418-9----more----Read the letter in Nature here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0820-9----more----Watch Shekhar Gupta's Walk the Talk with David Baltimore here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8iWMmLOX70
https://theprint.in/politics/big-ticket-infra-takes-lions-share-of-mumbai-municipal-bodys-rs-74427-cr-budget/2479080/
cuttheclutter The Indian Navy has shifted its focus from expanding its aircraft carrier fleet to prioritising submarines. This decision comes in response to the growing naval threat from China in the Indo-Pacific region and the need for sea denial in the face of China’s large fleet. In Episode 1602 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss India’s naval strategy, the evolution of aircraft carriers and submarines, and future plans for strengthening maritime defence capabilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Snehesh Alex Philip Story: https://theprint.in/defence/indian-navy-drops-plans-of-third-aircraft-carrier-second-iac-will-replace-vikramaditya/2477397/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari talks about the budget, on the generational change that he ushered in the party when he was the BJP president, how he is not interested at a second stint as BJP President and where does he see himself ten year from now.
The palliative care societies in Kerala are an excellent example for the country to learn from. Started in 2008, there are over 1,700 centres that provide both in-house and care home services.
The Maharashtra govt reiterated its Marathi language policy finalised on 14 March, 2024, when previous Mahayuti govt under Eknath Shinde was in charge.
A US Embassy official says the US is 'vigorously' enforcing its immigration laws. So far, military aircrafts have flown migrants to Guatemala, Peru and Honduras.----more----https://theprint.in/india/under-trump-2-0-first-deportation-flight-to-india-takes-off-with-200-onboard-military-aircraft/2478489/
Modi govt. is evasive on census and developing cold feet on OBC sub-categorisation. Telangana caste survey gives Rahul Gandhi an opportunity to corner the BJP, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/telangana-caste-survey-result-is-an-opportunity-and-trap-for-rahul-gandhi/2477090/
cuttheclutter Within two weeks of taking office, President Donald Trump has scored some major wins internationally with threats of tariffs in Mexico and Colombia while facing backlash over domestic policies such as birthright citizenship. In episode 1601 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses his moves, their consequences, and Trump’s diplomatic maneuvers. This CTC was recorded Monday evening, post which there have been a few developments with regard to this story. Mexico and the US reached an agreement. Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum Monday agreed to deploy soldiers to the border to help curb the flow of drugs and migrants and Trump has paused tariffs for now. Link to US President Trump's tweet confirming his conversation with the Mexican President: https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1886456105372459141 Vice President JD Vance's tweet claiming that President's demands have been met: https://x.com/JDVance/status/1886444801836433753 President Trump has also spoken to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over the phone and has announced another call to be held. Meanwhile, there is a development on the US-India front, where PM Modi is likely to visit the US next week. Read Snehesh Alex Philip's report to know more https://theprint.in/diplomacy/pm-modi-likely-to-meet-with-us-president-trump-next-week-dates-still-being-finalised/2477945/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Ezra Klein Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-trump-column-read.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uE4.0ofY.EiPOGIt5hJs_∣=url-share --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CTC EP 1349 on Fentanyl : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21psnwN5r-w --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Karoline Leavitt Statement: https://www.voanews.com/a/tariffs-on-goods-from-canada-mexico-china-start-saturday-/7958695.html
In past week, Vij has spoken against his own govt 4 times. Last Friday, he took a direct dig at Saini, saying that ever since he had become CM he'd been flying in an ‘udan khatola'.
The former RA&W officer, who is also an accused in the Pannun assassination plot case, had got a similar exemption last November.
'The Kumbh Mela—a congregation for spiritual cleansing of the soul, where taking a dip in the holy waters is believed to wash away sins and bring people closer to the divine—is something that should stand beyond politics. While the politicisation of the Kumbh Mela is something one can understand, what really catches my attention is the criticism it faces from modern Indians', says Amana Begam Ansari in her latest column for ThePrint https://theprint.in/opinion/maha-kumbh-mela-india-cultural-unity/2470781/
Can the tax relief to middle class give BJP an edge in Delhi polls?
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https://theprint.in/politics/can-income-tax-relief-help-bjp-clinch-delhi-anatomy-of-the-middle-class-voter-demographic/2475893/
It is easy to beat up on the corporates. But a society that does not give its entrepreneurs, wealth- and job-creators love and respect, is doomed to be frozen in a low-middle-income hole. That’s where India is now located. If it has to reach middle-income status in the next 15-20 years, a lot of Indians will need to work very long and productive hours. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/in-defence-of-murthy-subrahmanyan-success-isnt-9-to-5-and-no-ones-forcing-you-to-work-longer/2473317/----more----Watch ‘How Long Can You Stare At Your Wife?’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KuAqe6_BtI
If the resurgence of Hindu consolidation results in ritualistic congregations of huge magnitude without discipline, accidents are bound to happen. Devotees need to be trained in crowd management.
The liquidity in India’s financial system has connections to the RBI’s monetary policy as well as Budget 2025. Watch as Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan deconstruct this in ThePrint #MacroSutra.----more----Read this week's MacroSutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/why-indias-liquidity-management-framework-requires-a-thorough-review/2470309/
Jharkhand Police say cyber crime module, run by school dropouts using AI tools & YouTube tutorials, defrauded nearly 3,000 mobile users of Rs 12 crore and is linked to over 500 cases.----more----https://theprint.in/india/cyber-crime-as-a-service-with-after-sale-support-inside-dk-boss-gangs-cyber-crime-module-in-jamtara/2469775/
Court says that the registration authority set up will also address grievances of live-in partners, especially issues concerning children born from such unions.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/rajasthan-hc-calls-for-legislation-on-live-in-relationships-directs-registration-by-govt-authority/2469665/
On January 20, 2025, two Indian courtrooms separated by 2,500 kilometres, delivered two widely diverging verdicts. Both the judgments – the life sentence awarded to Sanjoy Roy in the brutal rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College, and the death penalty for S.S. Greeshma in the Sharon Raj murder – “feel” wildly dissatisfying. The parallel narratives — one of institutional violence, another of intimate violence — force us to confront uncomfortable questions. Both the RG Kar and Sharon Raj verdicts reveal a need for neat narratives, for monsters we can identify and eliminate by sending our problems to the gallows. But violence rarely announces itself with such clarity. When we reduce justice to a spectacle — whether through public bloodlust or performative celebration — we dodge the harder questions about why women’s bodies remain battlegrounds… and why their choices invite harsher judgment than their violation," says Karanjeet Kaur, journalist and former editor of Arré, in this week's column ----------------------------------------------------------------
Tamil Nadu labour dept Monday officially registered Samsung India Workers Union, a development that took place at the end of a 7-month struggle by employees.
A Canadian Supreme Court judge held Tanner Fox guilty of second-degree murder. The sentencing of other accused, Jose Lopez, will take place Friday.
https://theprint.in/opinion/sabyasachi-is-telling-us-if-i-can-do-this-as-a-poor-bengali-boy-imagine-what-india-can-do/2466527/
Indian authorities are finalising preparations, including arranging an aircraft. Tihar Jail in Delhi alerted. The US Supreme Court approved Rana's extradition last week.----more----https://theprint.in/india/nia-assembles-5-member-team-to-bring-back-26-11-accused-tahawwur-rana-likely-via-a-special-flight/2466304/
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/amid-mounting-cyber-slavery-concerns-67-indian-youth-rescued-from-laos-scam-centres/2466526/
How Prashant Kishor is trying to do to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar what the BJP did to Naveen Patnaik in Odisha, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
ThePrint POD: Pinarayi Vijayan’s double-speak on women’s security needs to be called out
It’s time to listen to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. He has raised a very good point at a vital juncture in our history. If parties started allowing people to speak and vote on important issues at least on some issues, not all, at least on some issues without the fear of anti-defection law, our Parliament will get both better and more productive. So will Indian politics where the greatest shame now is the total absence of inner party democracy. Watch Episode 1596 of #CutTheClutter, where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why the VP’s remarks against the parliamentary whip system must be heeded by the powers that be.
Tamil Nadu’s Iron Age report is a turning point in Indian archaeology. It needs more research
The manifesto, crafted by animal rights groups and citizens, was presented to representatives of the BJP, AAP & Congress.
Donald Trump’s political acumen lies not just in creating shock and awe but in testing boundaries without breaking them entirely. He is exceptionally skilled at compelling adversaries to yield to his demands, but this doesn’t imply abandoning America’s allies in toto. Watch Foreign Policy Expert Swasti Rao explain:
Archaeologist KK Muhammed, in a recent interaction with podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, shared his views on reconstructing old temples. The former regional director of Archaeological Survey of India and a key figure in the excavation at the disputed Ayodhya site, Muhammed said that while he is dedicated to restoring historical structures, there is a personal, philosophical stance behind his efforts. Gestures of goodwill like Muhammed’s acknowledgement of historical realities are both laudable and timely. They counter populist voices that seek to paint every Muslim as an enemy of the majority, while also confronting conservative elements within the community who resist introspection. A government that doesn’t cater to populist voices, combined with individual efforts, like those of KK Muhammed, will help shape a better future for India. Watch Amana Begum Ansari discuss this & more.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/kk-muhammeds-restored-temples-promote-social-harmony-must-it-be-called-atonement/2459643/
The Modi governments have been soaking the middle class and giving away to the poor. The middle class will keep complaining and still stay loyal because they like Modi and his call to Hinduised nationalism too much. They are happy that Muslims are so effectively sidelined and, in any case, if not Modi, who? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/middle-class-is-addicted-to-modi-slowing-growth-stalled-reform-oppressive-taxes-dont-matter/2461727/----more----Read Fareeha Iftikhar's article here: https://theprint.in/india/education/indian-parents-trapped-in-a-spiral-of-soaring-private-school-costs-aspiration-fuels-eduflation/2352343/----more----https://theprint.in/india/education/cost-of-higher-education-in-india-is-leaving-parents-drained-in-debt-we-put-our-own-dreams-on-hold/2360635/----more----Read National Interest's on 06 July, 2019 article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-indias-middle-classes-are-modis-muslims/259523/
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has come out with a report by the state Department of Archaeology which cites results from labs around the world, including a particularly reputed lab in Florida, to say that the Iron Age in Tamil Nadu dates back to 4th millennium BCE. In Episode 1595 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with Political editor DK Singh and ICHR fellow & archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia, looks at what these archaeological findings mean and the politics behind it.
The budget and the RBI monetary policy committee need to work in tandem in the next two weeks to rescue India's flagging growth story, Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in ThePrint #MacroSutra.
https://theprint.in/politics/saini-to-khattar-why-bjp-has-roped-in-haryana-muscle-to-gain-edge-over-aap-in-delhi-polls/2458574/
Argentinian President Javier Milei, in his address at the Davos World Economic Forum, spoke about his allies in the far-Right & how he revived Argentina’s economy through a capitalist agenda. In Ep 1594 of CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses key takeaways of his speech, his rebuke of socialism and ‘woke-ism’ in the backdrop of the global rise of the far-Right.
No more 'goli maaro saalon ko' slogans from BJP leaders in Delhi polls this time. How BJP changes electoral tactics and strategies after every setback and why Congress sounds like a broken record, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/what-differentiates-bjp-from-congress-one-learns-from-mistakes-the-other-wont/2457141/
cuttheclutter With a flurry of executive orders and dramatic pardons, Donald Trump’s approach in the early days of his presidency makes him appear increasingly like a monarch, consolidating power in ways that could redefine the office of the US president. In Episode 1593 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Trump’s reasons for taking these decisions and approach to power. Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read report by Axios: https://www.axios.com/2025/01/22/trump-presidency-biden-pardons-cryptocurrency --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read report by The New Yorker : https://www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/donald-trumps-plan-to-make-the-presidency-more-like-a-kingship --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read report by The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/17/us/politics/trump-plans-2025.html
Historical examples, like the 1971 INS Khukri incident & Pulwama-Balakot in 2019 incident highlights the dangers of inadequate military preparation. Investments should focus on crucial but often overlooked areas such as long-range artillery, drones, smart ammunition, and advanced air defence. Small budget increases or aggressive privatisation could fund these needs, ensuring robust defence capabilities and deterrence against China and Pakistan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says in this week’s #NationalInterest ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-must-spend-right-for-two-front-deterrence-jugaad-against-china-pakistan-wont-cut-it/2358851/
https://theprint.in/environment/with-delhi-aqi-severe-for-3rd-day-grap-iii-measures-enforced-how-these-aim-to-tackle-citys-smog/2357661/
India’s diplomatic shift with Taliban shows craftsmanship. It’s the age of pragmatism after all
Even in 2021, DMK could not capture western region when it won 133 seats overall in state. Support for AIADMK in southern region had been recorded first in 1979.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/how-dmk-is-trying-to-reclaim-lost-forts-in-tamil-nadus-west-south-with-stalin-taking-lead/2355899/
https://theprint.in/environment/cop-29-day-1-baku-summit-sets-tone-with-ambitious-finance-goal-amid-leader-absences-trump-threat/2351500/
SC puts end to 'Bulldozer Justice' & India-China education gap in special two-in-one #CutTheClutter
'Let’s stop worrying about US immigration policy. It’s not our business. Let’s answer the bigger question: if the resentment of Gujaratis—because we have such a good deal—is justified then why are so many of us trying to get out of Gujarat and India itself?'-- Watch this week's ThePrint #SharpEdge with Vir Sanghvi
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https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/if-gujaratis-have-such-a-good-deal-why-are-they-leaving-and-going-to-the-us/2354437/
After Adampur loss, Kuldeep Bishnoi faces heat from community, caught in power tussle with mahasabha head
Police confirm 6 people have been missing since earlier this week after violence in Zairawn & Borobekra police station. No group has claimed responsibility. Talks with Kuki groups ongoing.
One wanted to speed up defence sales to India, while another worked with the Modi government on trade. Despite tensions on tariffs, in Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the full list of potential appointments to the incoming Trump administration and how it could benefit the Washington-New Delhi relationship.
This is the first time that a proposal for different timings for flu shots has been introduced in India. It hinges on the analysis of influenza data across India between 2004-2023.
The inaccessible, ideologically motivated historian is a straw man, a largely artificial construct used to discredit history writing itself.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay last month held Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s maiden political conference in Vikravandi with a mostly young crowd, causing established parties to take note.
‘Baba Siddique murder conspiracy planned over social media’: What arrested ‘main shooter’ told police
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde talks about Mahayuti’s prospects in the Nov 20 polls, his development agenda, and his equation with his two deputies as well as PM Modi in an exclusive interview with ThePrint’s DK Singh & Manasi Phadke.
I am shocked Indian ‘liberals’ aren’t supporting Iranian woman Ahoo Daryaei protesting hijab
EPS has been accused of links with a 2017 heist-murder at Jayalalithaa's estate. Madras HC has now slapped a fine on the main suspect's brother for his statements linking EPS to the case.
An international collaboration of researchers have discovered how archaea can form tissue-like structures from simple mechanical compression, unlocking a major secret to evolution. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and their significance.----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Sources and further reading:
BioRxiv preprint: Tissue-Like Multicellular Development Triggered by Mechanical Compression in Archaea https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.10.19.619234v1----more----Project lead Alex Bisson’s visual explanation https://x.com/archaeon_alex/status/1848309481068753294?s=61
'The EU—a complex blend of 27 states, that works as a federation and confederation, with diverse foreign policies and responses to Russia’s grinding war in the East—faces a future that Europe itself must shape. One that is not reliant on the US, Russia, or China', says Foreign Policy Expert Swasti Rao. Watch:
Tamil Nadu has the largest Iron-Age urn burial site. We must look beyond our Harappa frenzy
What does Donald Trump’s victory tell us about what leaders do to sweep elections, lose them, or end up winning but sort of underwhelmingly? Think Trump now, Rahul Gandhi more often than not, and Narendra Modi in June this year.The first lesson from the spectacular Trump win is the formula of three for a successful campaign. Let’s say nationalism, triumphalism and cynicism. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/3-point-formula-for-a-successful-campaign-trump-has-it-modi-had-it-rahul-still-searching/2348523/
PM Modi as well as Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav are unlikely to attend COP29. Leaders from US, China, Japan & Brazil, too, plan to give it a miss.
As German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismisses his Finance Minister, a vote of confidence is scheduled for 15 January and collapse of government looks inevitable. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, explains how the German system is designed based on learning from excesses of majoritarianism, and not allowing any party to control absolute power. He dissects its complex voting system & unstable coalitions in episode 1551 of Cut The Clutter. Additionally, he discusses the recent Supreme Court verdict on Aligarh Muslim University's minority status with Deputy Editor Bhadra Sinha.----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode 843 dissecting German elections and their form of coalition government : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2kYp88xbc
With the SC ruling that not all private properties can be considered ‘material resources of the community’, in Episode 1550 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the evolution of property rights under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution & how the issue can be traced back to a 1977 minority opinion by Justice Krishna Iyer.
Brar, a designated terrorist & accused in multiple cases in India, including singer Sidhu Moosewala's murder, was removed from the list in April 2024 to 'make room for recent cases'.
https://theprint.in/politics/silent-on-article-370-omar-govt-resolution-on-jk-special-status-gets-congress-aap-support/2344805/
The US election results have sparked mixed reactions globally, with capitals like Kyiv, Tehran, and Dhaka facing uncertainty, while Moscow, Jerusalem, and New Delhi are optimistic about Trump’s return to power and its geopolitical implications. In Ep 1549 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses what a definitive Trump victory means for global politics amid 2 wars & geopolitical upheavals. He also focuses on the India-US relationship going ahead, within a turbulent South Asia.
https://theprint.in/opinion/is-114-fighter-jet-tender-necessary-for-iaf-first-ask-what-price-india-is-willing-to-pay/2343898/
Chhath devotees pray submerged in toxic Yamuna foam, anti-foam chemicals merely an eyewash
https://theprint.in/feature/kashmir-to-uttarakhand-women-farmers-are-on-the-frontlines-of-indias-climate-change-war/2343350/
Senior Congress leader and Former Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor says that Donald Trump has had friendly relations with the Narendra Modi government but raises concerns over his immigration and trade policies. Speaking to ThePrint, Tharoor said India has dealt with Trump's presidency before. The former diplomat also said Trump's stance on China aligns with India's position. Tharoor also spoke at length as to what the win signifies in terms of the rise of the right
As Americans head to polls in one of the most polarised elections in recent memory to choose between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, India's strategic interests come into focus. From partnerships, defence cooperation, and economic ties to regional stability across South Asia and the Indo-Pacific, how will either candidate’s presidency affect India? Watch Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyse what this presidential election means for India in episode 1548 of Cut The Clutter.----more----Read Swasti Rao's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/no-matter-who-wins-this-american-election-us-foreign-policy-wont-see-a-dramatic-shift/2337602/----more----Read Ram Madhav's article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-opposition-to-dollar-dominance-should-not-be-about-geopolitics-9639121/
Arjun Singh was too layered and fascinating a political figure to describe in one writing. But one of the more interesting aspects of his personality was how seriously he took the media. Friend or foe, he never refused a journalist a favour. But, at the same time, he was never shy of raising that dreaded question: are you my friend or my enemy? Watch, on camera, #NationalInterest, originally published on 5 March 2011, where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta remembers the life & legacy of Arjun Singh, the constant Congressman & Rajiv Gandhi’s most trusted political lieutenant. ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/constant-congressman/544119/
Amid rapidly declining diplomatic relations between India & Canada come Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans of significant cuts to immigration in response to rising public concerns about social services, housing affordability, and living costs as part of the new 2025 Immigration Levels Plan. In Episode 1547 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at a detailed analysis of Canada’s current political and immigration situation, particularly concerning its impact on India.
A body was recovered from a travel bag off Tamil Nadu's Salem-Coimbatore National Highway. The domestic help was killed in Bengaluru and then her body was dumped, police have found.
For over 70 yrs, the US-led international order has been the main rules-making institution. Be it in Europea, Africa, Asia or South America, it is facing a number of challenges.
India must dedicate its efforts to solidify Quad as a serious security alliance and signal to the world that it values its values-based relationship with US above transactional ties.
In Spain, a DANA weather event caused the deaths of 150 people and likely damaged hundreds of houses and cars, as shown in terrifying visuals. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains how this differs from the Indian cyclonic storm Dana.
Delhi vs Mumbai: Which city breathes easier? Deputy Editor Anjali Thomas and Senior Correspondent Tina Das compare notes on air pollution in this episode of ThePrint Mumbai-Delhi Express podcast
nationalinterest While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but the current declining trend must be reversed. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/xi-wanted-to-teach-india-about-imbalance-of-power-we-should-take-a-budgetary-lesson-from-it/2338500/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read paper by PRS Legislative Research: https://prsindia.org/files/budget/budget_parliament/2024/DFG_Analysis_2024-25_Defence.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To check out data from macrotrends.net : https://www.macrotrends.net/global-metrics/countries/ind/russia/military-spending-defense-budget --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
cuttheclutter Pakistan’s PIA sale hits a big bump with just one, highly questionable bid from a military-linked real estate firm. Once a top airline, PIA now battles debt, scandal, and an eroded reputation. Can Pakistan finally sell this loss-making carrier, or will PIA remain a national burden? Watch episode 1546 of #CutTheClutter, where Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta explain the complexities --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:32 – Failed PIA Privatization Attempts 05:43 – Blue World City's solo bid 09:26 - Reactions to PIA's privatisation 10:33 - PIA's History, Decline and Scandals 19:01 - Conclusion --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
cuttheclutter From cracker ban to odd-even and smog towers, the bid to curb air pollution levels in North India have led to the creation of a thriving ‘we must do something’ industrial complex. In Episode 1545 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the seriousness of the problem and why efforts to address it have come to naught. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read National Interest Article: https://theprint.in/national-interest/delhi-air-will-something/13029/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Lancet Report : https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01822-1/abstract --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read EPCA February, 2017 Report: https://www.epca.org.in/EPCA-Reports1999-1917/Report-no.65.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read EPCA April, 2017 Report: https://www.epca.org.in/EPCA-Reports1999-1917/Final-EPCA-Report-71-CAP-for-Delhi-NCR.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
cuttheclutter As the Indian exchange rates flatten, in Episode 1544 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism.’ Is a strong rupee necessarily good for India? Data from 1991 to 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:38-- fluctuating dollar-rupee exchange rate 1:58-- India's real effective exchange rate 3:22-- RBI's exchange rate policy 5:54-- Rupee's weakening trend 8:29-- India's exchange rate mechanism 9:15-- What is external resilience? 11:00-- India's foreign reserve spending 15:12-- What is currency nationalism? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Arvind Subramanian & Josh Felman article: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/explained-has-india-s-exchange-rate-regime-changed-for-the-worse-124102801222_1.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read KP Krishnan Article: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/why-exchange-rate-volatility-is-essential-for-economic-flexibility-124101701598_1.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
Air pollution killed 16 lakh Indians in 2021, says Lancet report. India second-highest PM2.5 emitter
BJP is reverting to pre-2014 era politics, embracing everything Modi denounced- revdis, dynasts, caste-centric politics and so on. It’s right up the Opposition’s alley, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
During Chandrachud’s tenure, there was little, if any, resistance to the government’s control over the appointment and transfer process. Two major controversies highlight this.
cuttheclutter India and China have reached an agreement regarding border tensions in Ladakh, particularly following clashes since early 2020. This arrangement involves separating patrols and verifying the removal of structures by both sides. However, confusion remains about the specifics of new or existing buffer zones and whether similar agreements have been made in other regions, like Yangtze. In Episode 1543 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss the new arrangements around LAC, the 1959 claim line debate, and more. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02:03-- New arrangements around LAC 04:59--The 1959 claim line & China 05:27-- The McMahon line debate 10:59-- India-China buffer zones along LAC 18:16-- India-China LAC issues 19:54-- 2024 Depsang-Demchok agreement --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Snehesh Alex Philip's Article: https://theprint.in/defence/army-does-physical-verification-of-chinese-pullout-from-depsang-escorted-patrolling-mooted-in-east/2332335/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Lt Gen H S Panag's article: https://theprint.in/opinion/plas-eye-is-on-1959-claim-line-but-modi-xi-can-get-around-it-and-make-peace-before-winter/509326/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
cuttheclutter DY Chandrachud was a consequential judge & CJI, functioning in extremely polarised times. In Episode 1542 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, unpacks some of his stellar orders, judgments that drew criticisms & a judicial track record that annoyed both sides. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.13 - 3 kinds of judges, & DY Chandrachud 7.49 - Criticism over invoking God 12.41 - DY Chandrachud’s judicial record 21:31 - Legacy defining judgment: Electoral bonds --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read 50 Word edit: https://theprint.in/50-word-edit/terrorists-damaging-growing-confidence-in-normalcy-jk-lg-cm-must-work-together/2328258/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read 50 word edit on CJI DY Chandrachud's retirement: https://theprint.in/50-word-edit/chandrachuds-retirement-terror-attacks-in-jnk-lac-patrolling-agreement/2330684/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch CJI DY Chandrachud conversation with Girish Kuber: https://www.youtube.com/live/ec45HmaRnbw?t=13175s --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read article from Organiser: https://organiser.org/2024/09/28/258234/bharat/on-meetinqs-rendezvous-or-routine/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn
There are 3 broad categories of Chandrachud rulings: those where rhetoric matched impact, those that were high-minded but not too impactful, and those where the impact contradicted the rhetoric.
https://theprint.in/politics/seat-talks-in-jharkhand-maharashtra-bengal-strain-left-congress-ties-1-party-isnt-india-bloc/2329612/
The latest season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives brought the OG battle to TV screens. In this episode of ThePrint Mumbai-Delhi Express, Deputy Editor Anjali Thomas and Senior Correspondent Tina Das take sides to decide which wives won the round.
The latest season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives brought the OG battle to TV screens. In this episode of ThePrint Mumbai-Delhi Express, Deputy Editor Anjali Thomas and Senior Correspondent Tina Das take sides to decide which wives won the round.
Congress is silently acknowledging its over-read verdict of the last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta
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Navy has identified words used day-to-day to make them more gender-neutral. Moreover, all 3 services are ensuring provisions for women, like maternity leave, updated uniforms & more.
26/11 accused Canadian-Pakistani Tahawwur Hussain Rana is likely to be extradited to India, after 16 years. In Episode 1541 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at his role as an accomplice to 26/11 convict David Headley, his earlier convictions, why he was not convicted for 26/11, his 2019 parole & why his extradition to India is significant.
The meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, is a significant step toward resolving conflicts.
With Canada border agency confirming that Sandeep Singh Sidhu, who is wanted by NIA for 'promoting terrorist activities' & the murder of comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu, is a CBSA employee. In Episode 1540 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta at the assassination of Shaurya Chakra winner Comrade Balwinder Singh Sandhu, his family, and their stirring 1990-1991 story, when Punjab terrorism was at its peak and over 5000 civilians plus 452 cops were killed.
Read Punjab militants create conditions of anarchy, hold the state to ransom here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19910115-punjab-militants-create-conditions-of-anarchy-hold-the-state-to-ransom-813906-1991-01-15 Read police chief K.P.S. Gill turns the tide in Punjab with controversial and ruthless methods here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19930415-police-chief-k.p.s.-gill-turns-the-tide-in-punjab-with-controversial-and-ruthless-methods-810969-1993-04-15 Read Operation Bluestar has no champions today: K.P.S. Gill here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19930415-you-can-say-i-have-vested-interest-in-restoring-normalcy-in-punjab-k-p-s-gill-810952-1993-04-15 Read The New York Times' Sikh gunmen kill Hindu in Punjab: https://www.nytimes.com/1984/04/03/world/sikh-gunmen-kill-hindu-in-punjab.html Read Balwinder Singh Sandhu's Shaurya Chakra citation here: https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/Awardee/balwinder-singh-sandhu Read the 15 January, 1991 issue of India Today magazine https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/15-01-1991 Read Blander Singh Sandy’s shaurya Chakra citation here: https://www.gallantryawards.gov.in/awardee/3752
Beijing will adopt any policy that it deems to be useful for its targeted status of the future. Shifting goalposts is simply part of the plot.
Justice V.R.K. Krupa Sagar of the Andhra Pradesh High Court took up the issue while hearing the bail pleas of former MP Suresh Babu & businessman Avuthu Srinivas Reddy in a 2021 case.
In a complex geopolitical landscape marked by conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, diplomatic disputes involving Canada with weeks left until the US elections, India plays a crucial "swing state" role. In Ep 1539 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with Swasti Rao & Sana Hashmi, domain experts in Europe & China respectively, discuss India's multi-alignment strategy, relationship with China & the balancing act among Russia, China, and the West for its future standing. Read 'Is Five Eyes destabilising India’s rise as non-white power? Idea is as old as Cold War era' here: https://theprint.in/opinion/is-five-eyes-destabilising-indias-rise-as-non-white-power-idea-is-as-old-as-cold-war-era/2319528/ Read Chinese BRICS story is simple-minded—India is an obstacle, China is the leader here: https://theprint.in/opinion/brics-summit-india-obstacle-china-leader/2323833/
Pakistan, which is heavily invested in the CPEC, is strategically silent on Uyghur Muslims. This complicity risks undermining the OIC’s credibility as a champion of Muslim rights.
NGO Arappor Iyakkam's complaint to Directorate of Vigilance alleges that 5 acres of govt land at St Thomas Mount were illegally registered under firm where minister's sons own 33% shares.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/dmk-minister-his-sons-illegally-grabbed-govt-land-worth-rs-400-cr-says-chennai-ngo-in-its-complaint/2324135/
On his 2-day visit to Russia for BRICS summit, Modi also met with Iran president to discuss Afghanistan's reconstruction. On day 2, he'll hold bilateral meet with Xi Jinping—1st in 5 yrs.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/modi-pitches-for-peace-in-ukraine-discusses-india-russia-economic-ties-with-putin-at-bilateral-meet/2324415/
As Chandrababu Naidu and MK Stalin urge couples in AP and TN to have more children, @ShekharGupta breaks down India's declining fertility rates, the looming aging population crisis, and its political fallout. Watch Ep 1538 of #CutTheClutter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read ‘The Age of Depopulation Surviving a World Gone Gray’ here: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/world/age-depopulation-surviving-world-gone-gray-nicholas-eberstadt Read West panic over baby bust isn’t for economists to fix. Leave it to the feminists here:https://theprint.in/opinion/west-panic-over-baby-bust-isnt-for-economists-to-fix-leave-it-to-the-feminists/2199011/
Kazan is closer to India than Moscow & St Petersburg. And for a hydrocarbon deficit economy like India, Kazan's oil resources and petrochemical industry can prove strategically significant.
The 2 ambassadors had met the former prof, who passed away last week, in April. Saibaba was jailed for a decade over alleged links to Maoists & acquitted earlier this year.
Leading the pack of political romantics is former Pakistan PM Sharif. Blaming Imran Khan for tanking relations with India, he has urged both sides to ‘sit and talk seriously’.
Since taking over in August, the Muhammad Yunus-led interim govt has been plagued by controversies. Concerns about the conduct of elections & rewriting of history have been raised.
Ahead of the BRICS Summit and a day after the 62nd anniversary of the India-China war, both countries have reached an agreement to resume patrolling along their disputed border, effectively ending a four-year military standoff since 2024. In Episode 1537 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip analyze the new protocols, and political implications of this disengagement ahead of the BRICS summit. They also explore how this situation differs from previous disengagements. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
@arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn Read 'The Story of Hot Springs' by Akash Jindal here: https://bprd.nic.in/uploads/pdf/Spl.%20issue%20of%20IPJ.pdf Watch 'Indian Army & Chinese PLA disengage, what’s Gogra-Hot Springs, why heights, passes & valleys matter' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9SiWDxqHhI Watcg 'Geo-strategic & military clutter around Depsang Plains & why Rajnath Singh avoids mentioning it' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AHE059fsd0
Deputy Editor Anjali Thomas and Senior Correspondent Tina Das compare notes on the rent situation in Delhi and Mumbai in this episode of ThePrint Mumbai-Delhi Express podcast.
In 1854, on the cusp of the Great Rebellion, an Islamic cleric and an Evangelical missionary went to war to decide which the one true God was. The Agra Debate would set off an incredible series of events, which led in direct succession to Zakir Naik setting up the Islamic Research Foundation.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/zakir-naik-empire-of-hate-toxic-religious-identity-politics/2309571/
If Sikh separatists are a nuisance, it should worry their host countries. Should it bother India if they keep killing their own in gang rivalries and making their neighbourhoods unsafe? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/sikh-separatists-their-gang-wars-in-canada-are-not-indias-problem-call-the-troops-back/2318626/----more----Watch Cut the Clutter full episode here: https://youtu.be/J2WYCN7_-xI----more----Read old National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/punjabs-sikhs-have-99-problems-but-khalistan-aint-one-theyre-very-proud-indians-but-angry/1774174/----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/four-reasons-the-sikhs-are-hurting-and-its-not-about-the-k-word/1470455/
Israel assassinated 62-year-old Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar on Thursday, marking a major development, a year into the conflict. In Ep 1536 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what happened, Sinwar's history & what this means for Israel-Hamas war going ahead, with weeks left until the US elections.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is rewriting the killing of pro-Khalistan preacher Hardeep Singh Nijjar as a morality play, where he defends high liberal principles against a barbarous tyranny.The real story, though, is more complex than either Canada of India admits, says Praveen Swami, Contributing Editor at ThePrint.
While SGPC rejected resignation of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet, row comes soon after Sukhbil Badal was declared a 'tankhaiya' by Akal Takht, highest temporal body of Sikhs.
Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved the policies in one go at Amaravati this week. The proposed incentives will attract industries back to the state, says CM Chandrababu Naidu.
If Jadgeep Dhankhar and Mohan Bhagwat are really worried about the way the population of India is growing, they should just ask the government this—where is the Census?
Watch Chief Foreign Affairs commentator, Financial Times, Gideon Rachman, in conversation with ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta on Israel-Iran escalation, US presidential elections, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and what it means for Europe, India’s position in the global sphere, and more. ThePrint #OTC
India must leverage its state capacity to implement policies that support businesses while avoiding coercive actions that create chilling effects on companies and investments.
Lawyers for Nikhil Gupta, accused of involvement in Pannun’s murder plot, will meet prosecutors Thursday to exchange evidence and discuss the possibility of a plea bargain.
Lawyers for Nikhil Gupta, accused of involvement in Pannun’s murder plot, will meet prosecutors Thursday to exchange evidence and discuss the possibility of a plea bargain.
Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said Tuesday at India Mobile Congress that TRAI will decide cost of spectrum. Starlink & Amazon's Kuiper prefer administrative allocation.
Born in 1993 in Fazilkar district of Punjab, Lawrence Bishnoi is now in a high-security and high-profile jail in Sabarmati. Bishnoi is suspected to have played a role in the recent killing of Maharashtra politician Baba Siddiqui and gangster Sukha Duneke in Canada. In episode 1535 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, and Bismee Taskin trace Bishnoi's brushes with the law while discussing the overall nexus of gang violence that has transcended borders and reached Canada. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch Former Canadian federal minister Ujjal Dosanjh's interview with ThePrint https://youtu.be/Gq3u6-iIg9U?feature=shared Read Bismee Taskin's stories on Larence Bishnoi and his gang: https://theprint.in/india/inside-indias-gang-world-nexus-of-empires-politics-godfathers-power-of-master-negotiator-bishnoi/2313277/ https://theprint.in/india/accused-in-baba-siddique-killing-did-recces-for-over-a-month-lived-in-rented-house-in-kurla/2310093/ https://theprint.in/india/who-is-lawrence-bishnoi-farmers-son-who-threatened-salman-now-in-news-for-moose-wala-killing/982580/ https://theprint.in/ground-reports/punjabi-illegal-migration-to-us-relies-on-asylum-letters-and-one-mp-is-doling-them-out/1550639/
Those opposed to the Bill must understand that this is a matter about management of real estate. It's crucial to free waqf from the clutches of select people.
The party has set targets for leaders to achieve by 15 October when the drive ends. Some leaders have hired private agencies to enlist new members.----more----
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'BJP’s Haryana win is good for Union, national parties must have stake in ‘giver’ states'
Like Mumbai gangs in 1990s, today's syndicates terrorise traders, real estate developers & Punjabi music industry. Bishnoi's empire, backed by allies within India and overseas, dominates.----more----https://theprint.in/india/inside-indias-gang-world-nexus-of-empires-politics-godfathers-power-of-master-negotiator-bishnoi/2313277/
While Ottawa wanted the headlines and political dividends, Washington pushed for accountability, without emotional outrage. In Episode 1534 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the key takeaways of the 2 Sikh separatist issues: the contrast in their handling, Trudeau's indifference to India, & strategic ties with the US.
PM Modi tweets about RSS foundation day after a gap of 7 years and about Mohan Bhagwat’s speech after 10 years. What does it say about RSS-BJP’ relationship? ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/haryana-celebrations-over-modi-shah-must-worry-about-side-effects-now/2310517/
India has withdrawn High Commissioner and other diplomats from Canada & rejected Trudeau’s allegations in the Nijjar case. Canada labelled them "persons of interest" in the Nijjar case. Watch abridged episode 1313 of #CutTheClutter, originally published on 22 Sept 2023, where Shekhar Gupta traces contours of India-Canada ties over the decades.
Delhi & Gujarat police seized 518 kg of cocaine in a raid on the company Sunday. A series of raids have been conducted in October based on intelligence inputs & probe over past 3 months.----more----https://theprint.in/india/gujarat-pharma-company-at-the-centre-of-rs-13000-cr-drug-bust-over-1200-kg-of-cocaine-seized-so-far/2310356/
After 27 years of its conceptualization, the Navi Mumbai International Airport is finally ready, with an IAF flight marking its inauguration on Friday. In episode 1532 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta reflects on the challenges that delayed its construction and the relief it will provide to Mumbai's overburdened airport.
Not recruiting from civilian and scientific talent pools risks a ‘failure of imagination’, hindering India’s ability to pre-empt previously unanticipated dangers.
The ex-MP's presence at a gathering of party workers in Mumbai, her 1st in 5 yrs, has given Congress leadership hope that she is considering their request to contest from Bandra West.----more----
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The use of what is being called the 'most powerful non-nuclear weapon in the world' in Ukraine has landed Russia in the International Criminal Court.
https://theprint.in/politics/how-samsung-workerss-strike-has-sparked-divisions-within-dmk-led-alliance-in-tamil-nadu/2305628/
Ratan Tata was one of the first backers of ThePrint. He was one of the first ones to even bring up the idea to Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta. In this episode of ThePrint's 'First Person Second Draft,' Shekhar Gupta shares this and other anecdotes from his interaction with the industrialist.
Ratan Tata passed away at the age of 86 years. Ratan Tata was a symbol of how India thought business should be about honesty and ethical values. Author and Columnist Vir Sanghvi throws light on how Ratan Tata built an empire worth billions of dollars and how it ruled the hearts of Indians.
Ratan Tata’s political naiveté and his complete inability to engage in the ‘deal-fixing’ culture of Indian businesses made him a great ally during the PepsiCo battle of the 1980s.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/ratan-tata-mettle-revealed-in-1980s-pepsico-battle-shook-up-fuddy-duddy-business-practices/2305837/
Reverse migration after pandemic, shift to private schools & low mid-day meal coverage are among the key reasons for decline in enrolment for classes 1 to 8 in govt schools, officials say.----more----https://theprint.in/india/education/centre-flags-dip-in-govt-school-enrolment-in-13-states-uts-in-2023-24-up-sees-highest-drop-at-28-lakh/2305744/
'In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, which is reviewing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has argued that marital rape should not be criminalised. The affidavit asserted that labelling marital rape a criminal offence was “excessively harsh” and could destabilise the institution of marriage. The NDA is neither the first nor will it be the last government to fail Indian women,' says Karanjeet Kaur in her column.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-women-fundamental-rights-wedding-marital-rape/2301255/
Beijing is responsible for regional instability in Pakistan. Its sheer ignorance of Balochistan’s demands has contributed to long-term implications.
Controversy began after Jai Shankar Singh is said to have inspected girls' hostel on 22 September without notice. Female warden was present during visit, says law university's V-C.
Loyalty, not merit, as promotion criterion, insecurities, wrong judgement? There are questions galore about why Modi-Shah failed to develop mass leaders for BJP in states as Vajpayee-Advani did, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of Politically Correct.----more----Read 2019 Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/unlike-vajpayee-advani-gen-next-bjp-leaders-groomed-by-modi-shah-dont-look-promising/203794/----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/why-modi-shah-have-failed-to-develop-mass-leaders-in-states-the-way-vajpayee-advani-did/2300529/
Of 32 states & UTs with Real Estate Regulatory Authorities, at least 25 are headed by retd civil servants. SC remarked last month that RERAs are 'rehabilitation centre' for ex-officers.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/with-lucrative-sinecures-for-ex-ias-irs-others-reras-serve-as-rehab-centres-for-retd-civil-servants/2299542/
Op Indra Tular actually began around 15 Sept, when Dantewada police got inputs about 2 top Maoist commanders hiding in Abujhmad forest. A quick, meticulously planned onslaught followed.----more----https://theprint.in/india/a-solid-tip-off-a-25-km-trek-on-a-dark-night-how-maoist-hideout-in-heart-of-abujhmad-was-breached/2299977/
BJP's 2024 Haryana campaign is different. Modi isn’t the lead picture on hoardings and after two terms in power, BJP is relying once again on its mainstay: upper castes & Punjabis. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta share his experience of travelling around poll-bound Haryana. #WritingsOnTheWall --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read the article click here: https://theprint.in/opinion/writings-on-the-wall/writings-on-the-haryana-wall-still-had-modi-first-just-the-first-among-equals/2298331/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read series of Writings on the wall: https://theprint.in/category/sg-writings-on-the-wall/ Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reports have surfaced of BJP workers using aggressive & deceptive tactics to get people to join the party. BJP says some isolated incidents shouldn't taint the entire membership drive.
The India Islamic Cultural Centre found it appropriate to honour a leader of Hezbollah—which is officially designated as a terrorist organisation even by several Arab countries.
The entire electromagnetic spectrum, including radio frequencies and the internet, poses potential security risks for India’s defence, scientific, and economic systems.
Iran launched over 180 missiles at Israel Tuesday after months of setbacks in West Asia. However, with Hezbollah weakened, Israeli PM Netanyahu may now have leeway for larger retaliation.
Israel exists in a perpetual state of conflict with its neighbours. American largesse and larger Western guilt enable Israel to commit acts of violence that would be diplomatically unacceptable elsewhere.
This comes at a time when there’s a power tussle underway involving Maharashtra CM and his deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Credit war is also playing out among 3 allies.
‘Is an economic, political and cultural collapse of societies owing to falling fertility rates imminent and inevitable? Does Elon Musk have a point? The worry that the alarmists put forward is: the absence of an expanding population, let alone a collapsing one, will negatively impact GDP growth. This is an argument that betrays the class of those making it. GDP growth that is powered by population growth is not actual growth. What we want is rising levels of prosperity for all people. The elite cornering a greater percentage of GDP generated by more poor people consuming more stuff is not growth in real terms.----more----Read the column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/falling-fertility-rates-wont-stop-economic-growth-see-tamil-nadu/2290044/
From BLU-109 bombs to JDAM guidance kits and intel, including Unit 8200, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what weapons were used & how these were used in Israel's operation to kill top operatives of Hezbollah and Hamas in Episode 1527 of #CutTheClutter. To read Amir Tibon article: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/haaretz-today/2024-09-29/ty-article/.highlight/hezbollah-hamas-paradox-the-war-israel-prepared-for-and-the-one-it-didnt-see-coming/00000192-3ed4-dc3e-afd3-ffd407b40000 To read Dahlia Scheindlinn article: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-09-25/ty-article/.premium/what-netanyahu-gains-from-a-war-against-hezbollah-and-what-israel-will-lose/00000192-29fe-d67f-a1ff-2dfe8af10000
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Despite its significant contributions to social innovation and development, India’s representation in global social impact fora remains disproportionately modest, compared to peers.
How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t? It isn’t a mere faith that threatens democracy in a country, any faith. It is the combination of faith and military. Watch this week's National Interest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read Dhaka Tribune's report here: https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/dhaka/358179/jinnah%E2%80%99s-death-anniversary-observed-at-national----more----Read this week's National Interest here" https://theprint.in/national-interest/islam-doesnt-kill-democracy-the-army-islam-combo-does/2287710/
A joint statement under the IBSA grouping was issued by foreign ministers of the 3 countries, who met on the sidelines of the 79th session of UN General Assembly in New York.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-brazil-south-africa-call-for-action-against-let-jem-and-their-proxies/2286318/
Out-of-pocket expenditure is key indicator of level of financial protection available towards healthcare payments. National Health Accounts is in its 9th edition.----more----https://theprint.in/india/up-kerala-have-highest-out-of-pocket-health-costs-inpatient-care-lions-share-of-national-spend/2285844/
Many private medical colleges, run by politicians, would invariably wish for the NEET exam to be abolished and for a return to the old system where they could earn huge amounts of money.
High value of 350-acre Ford plant property drove TN to encourage Ford to return over nearly a yr of negotiations. It's expected to reinforce state's resurgence as global manufacturing hub.
Manufacturing has grown in the last 10 years of Make in India, but the scheme hasn’t managed to push the sector faster than others. Employment generation too hasn’t improved. Watch Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan decode the key metrics.
US's FluMist can now be administered by a healthcare provider or by recipient or caregiver aged 18 or above. India's Nasovac S4 faces hurdles like cost, availability & low acceptance.
Whether it is blasting pagers in a Hollywood-style spy thriller or carrying out surgical airstrikes over Beirut, the war against Hezbollah won't make Israelis return to their homes.
Unlike Gujjar-Bakarwals, who are primarily Muslims, Paharis are made up mostly of upper caste Hindus. In granting ST status, BJP alienated a large section of pastoral community.
A country like India, with fissiparous elements in different regions, must have a strong federal government. And a strong federal government must have a uniform police structure.
In 2023, 94 non-Brahmins, three of them women, completed priesthood course at archakar training schools. But with process held up by SC case, none have got practical training or jobs.
Soon after being elected president, Dissanayake said Sri Lanka didn’t have any geopolitical concerns, and he was committed to whatever was in Sri Lanka’s best interests.----more----https://theprint.in/india/pro-china-but-getting-closer-to-india-what-dissanayakes-victory-in-sri-lanka-means-for-delhi/2280287/
https://theprint.in/economy/why-merged-air-india-vistara-entity-will-likely-fall-short-of-challenging-behemoth-indigo/2277820/
https://theprint.in/opinion/quad-must-fix-southeast-asia-gap-engage-regional-mechanisms/2279476/
Sri Lankan transition was smoothly managed. Check Bangladesh for contrast. If you don’t have patience for its din and chaos, you do not deserve democracy. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/lessons-in-democratic-patiencelesson-from-sri-lanka-bangladesh-pakistan-if-you-have-no-patience-you-dont-deserve-democracy/2277050/----more----Watch Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe here: https://youtu.be/7O3msqsQuV0----more----and read full article here: https://theprint.in/world/i-look-after-sri-lankas-interests-that-includes-ensuring-no-harm-to-indias-security-wickremesinghe-to-theprint/2275377/----more----Read 2011 National Interest here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/message-from-the-maidan/544103/
Arvind Kejriwal can't fool people with his sacrifice drama. By nominating Atishi as Delhi CM, he has shown his writ runs within AAP.
Report by Financial Action Task Force highlights long-pending trials & shows India hasn't adapted to updated practices to prevent misuse of non-profit organisations in terrorist financing.
Over the past weekend, Pakistan saw dramatic developments with the coalition government backed by the army trying to reshape the judiciary via constitutional amendments yet fell short of required numbers in the Parliament. In Episode 1522 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the controversy around the new bill, why it subverts the judiciary & the rise of the Pakistani awaam, post Imran Khan. To watch Cut The Clutter on Pakistan Election: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pk6pJuAHEI To watch Cut the Clutter on Israel's proposed judicial changes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzbKkFFTVcE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8 Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
A new paper from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister reveals a growing economic disparity among Indian states. Southern states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana alongside Gujarat and Maharashtra in West are driving post-liberalisation growth, while once-dominant states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal face stagnation. The report, authored by Sanjeev Sanyal and Aakanksha Arora, points to agriculture and identity politics as major hurdles to growth. Dive into the regional trends shaping India’s economic future. Watch episode 1521 of #CutTheClutter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read TCA Sharad Raghavan's article: https://theprint.in/economy/indias-growth-engines-have-moved-from-north-to-south-with-states-like-karnataka-ap-in-drivers-seat/2273041/ To read PM-EAC working paper: https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/State-GDP-Working-Paper_Final.pdf ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- @arvindmenswear66 This Season, Embrace Royalty & Legacy with our New Season Launch of Luxury Primante Collection Fabrics. Discover our latest showcase featuring the esteemed People's Prince, Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar. Own your day, visit your nearest Arvind Store and craft your perfect look. #TheArvindStore #OwnYourLegacy #OwnTheMoment https://tinyurl.com/3wa2zatn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
'Recent exchanges between Indian and Chinese officials have sparked a perceptible shift in the Chinese strategic community and media discourse regarding India-China relations', says Sana Hashmi. She adds, 'The fixation on India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in Chinese discourse as the primary obstacle to improved relations reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of India. By personalising the issue and blaming India entirely for the differences, the core problem is overlooked: the unresolved border dispute and China’s reluctance to address it.' ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/china-can-resolve-border-dispute-india-has-done-with-12-countries/2271772/
In his latest weekly column, former IAS officer Sanjeev Chopra explains how VVIP culture isn't the same everyweher in India. Pointing out that VVIPs (of equal status) prefer to go about their work quietly in Noida, Greater Noida, but insist on VVIP privileges in Prayagraj, Sanjeev Chopra says,'It is the civic awareness, rather than any govt notification, that will be the key to creating a more egalitarian (urban) public space.'----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/prayagraj-v-noida-vvip-culture-isnt-the-same-everywhere/2260152/
A day after 3000 Hezbollah pagers detonated across Lebanon, hand-held radios detonated near the funeral venues as solar panel blasts also surfaced. In episode 1520 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta on why and how Israel did this & what to expect next. To watch CTC on Hezbollah-Iran conflict: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmv9PGv3rho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4WIgBTx8KY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB9z2RpqGP4 To read Al-monitor article: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2024/09/exclusive-hezbollah-suspicions-forced-israel-expedite-lebanon-pager-attack To read Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/17/pager-attack-israel-hezbollah-lebanon/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
The last India-Africa Forum Summit took place in New Delhi way back in 2015, and significant shifts in global geopolitics and geoeconomics have occurred since then.
Unlike the Mahatma, Tamil Nadu's textiles minister R Gandhi has courted his fair share of political controversies & graft allegations like misappropriation of about Rs 60 crore.
Congress-NC majority, BJP-led coalition or status quo under L-G Manoj Sinha's rule- three scenarios on J&K poll results day and what each offers to Kashmiris, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/why-pm-modi-amit-shah-should-in-national-interest-defer-plans-for-a-bjp-cm-in-srinagar/2269505/
Findings published Tuesday also said that over 39 crore deaths caused directly or indirectly by antibiotic-resistant infections are estimated to occur worldwide by 2050.
India and Iran, of late, have had a cordial relationship, signing a long-term contract for the strategically located Chabahar port in May this year.
Facts cannot become subjects of debate. So when the census is not conducted, and an eminent statistician who was calling for it gets fired quietly, it’s time to worry.
Since 2019, govt has pumped Rs 3.22 lakh crore into MTNL & BSNL. Both remain in losses. MTNL has begun to default on loans & bond payments, possibly the first large PSU to become NPA.
Space cooperation is key to India's diplomatic outreach. From aiding satellite launches to competition with China and national security projects, India's space sector has it all.
Listen to this episode of the ThePrint's Mumbai-Delhi Express where Deputy Editor Anjali Thoma and Senior Correspondent Tina Das discuss and dissect which city has the better fashion game
Manipur represents BJP’s unique ideological approach to governing the Northeast by playing identity politics jiu-jitsu. It hasn’t gone well yet, and is getting worse, but the party insists on continuing. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
https://theprint.in/politics/bail-for-haryanas-son-kejriwal-fires-up-aap-ahead-of-polls-congress-dismisses-threat/2266311/
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in St. Petersburg on 12 September, focusing urgently on military disengagement on the Line of Actual Control (LAC). In Episode 1519 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what the shift in diplomatic relations between India and China signal for both the countries and why it is important
The debate over the new Waqf Bill has become mired in political maneuvering, with controversial tele-evangelist Zakir Naik's provocative statements and criticisms amplifying controversies, revealing the broader struggle within South Asia over understanding Islam amidst competing narratives and political interests. In Episode 1518 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the political debates around the Bill and the history of Naik's brand of Islam.
It did appear as if Trump was missing his favourite foe, US President Joe Biden. So much so that Harris had to say 'Clearly, I am not Biden'. He would have been easier to tackle.
BJP has put a six-member panel led by H Raja, who comes from a background vastly different from Annamalai’s. He is waging an ideological battle against government in Tamil Nadu.
'We can manage the work by ourselves,' says manager Arunima Bhaduri, who herself has been diagnosed with dyspraxia & works alongside several other neurodivergent persons at Sagar Express.
At the same time, some states including Maharashtra, UP, Rajasthan, see high enrollments. Regional language courses were introduced in 2021 as part of National Education Policy (NEP).
Following the NEP 2020, institutes across the country introduced engineering and tech courses in regional languages. However, failing to enrol even a single student last year, some institutes have decided to discontinue these programs raising questions on the relevance of such courses. In episode 1517 of Cut the Clutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Assistant Editor Fareeha Iftikhar examine enrolment numbers and answer key questions for the way ahead.
With plans to be integrated with most other indigenously designed aircraft, it makes sense for India to push for integrating the Uttam AESA radars with Rafale-Ms.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/defence-ministry-on-its-way-to-finalising-rafale-m-deal-it-is-both-good-bad-news/2255712/
No 'rash' policy commitments, no mistaking 'friendship' with INDIA bloc partners and a reality check of 2024 poll verdict, how Rahul Gandhi has his work cut out, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/how-a-missing-dead-body-challan-caused-a-stir-at-rg-kar-rape-murder-hearing-in-supreme-court/2259379/
In an unprecedented conversation, the heads of the two most prominent spy agencies came together to discuss intelligence challenges facing the world. In Episode 1516 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta discusses key takeaways, emergence of intelligence diplomacy, and spy gadgets.
Lawyer Shreyansh Mardia has been asked by Rajasthan High Court to bear all expenses until the delivery of a 16-year-old rape survivor. Anyone in my place would have done this, he says.
Operation Bhediya: Forest officers & experts point to negligency by dept officials & local authorities in UP's Bahraich, which has been struck by a series of wolf attacks since March.
It is no secret that China has over the past decade mounted an all-out effort to encircle India in the Indian Ocean region by securing access to foreign ports for dual use.----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-to-build-dual-use-ports-on-war-footing-its-critical-for-trade-and-security-interests/2258031/
TMC MP Jawhar Sircar quits politics, terms Mamata’s handling of ‘spontaneous’ RG Kar stir ‘faulty’
‘The cow vigilantes in Faridabad, who now express regret over killing a Brahmin reveal a troubling double standard—sorrow seems to hinge on the victim’s identity. Their statements make it sound as though the loss would have been more acceptable if the victim had been a Muslim. This perverse reasoning reveals a great deal about the mentality that is at work, which values some lives more than others. This murder is a chilling reminder that violence, once justified in the name of a cause, can easily spread its net to ensnare anyone in its path,’ says Amana Begam Ansari in her column.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/cow-vigilante-blasphemy-murders-are-two-sides-of-the-same-coin-we-need-policing-reform-now/2254837/
In new findings, scientists from Cornell University have discovered that the salience network of the brain almost doubles to indicate depression risk. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and implications.
Is Mumbai better than Delhi when it comes to women's safety? Here's what numbers and facts say Deputy Editor Anjali Thomas & Senior Correspondent Tina Das discuss what makes our women's safety a persistent issue in the country, in this issue of ThePrint's Mumbai-Delhi Express.
https://theprint.in/health/why-apex-ophthalmologists-body-wants-to-review-new-eye-drops-designed-to-replace-reading-glasses/2256088/
Out of roughly 350 Afghan Sikhs who had fled their war-torn country, 230 are believed to have successfully shifted to Canada. About 120 in India continue to await their visas.----more----https://theprint.in/india/two-thirds-of-afghan-sikhs-who-fled-to-india-after-2021-taliban-takeover-have-resettled-in-canada/2254088/
If caste system is outdated and needs to go, so should caste census, especially when the Congress wants to equate privileges with numbers.
A new Nature Journal study shows the Swachh Bharat Mission by Modi government helped avert 60,000-70,000 infant deaths annually between 2011 and 2020, improved sanitation, reduced open defecation, and played a key role in reducing child mortality. In episode 1514 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta presents report card of the mission and how it proved to be a 'masterstroke'.
The Tamil film star is set to declare his party’s ideology & vision to the public at a conference later this month, likely to be guided by Ambedkar, Periyar & Kamarajar’s works.
Wilderness first aid is considered a vital life skill in countries like Germany, Denmark, and Brazil, where WFA knowledge is a prerequisite for obtaining a driving license.
Nair is fourth person to be granted bail in the case after Delhi's former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, BRS leader K Kavitha & AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh.
PM Modi has a straight message for his aspiring successors and the RSS-- Modi of 2024 is not Advani of 2013, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh elaborates in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Netflix's content chief has been summoned by the Indian government over allegations of distorted and problematic treatment of the IC 814 hijack in its new six-part docu-series. In episode 1513 of Cut the Clutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you through the events following the 25 December incident, events that preceded and followed, the role of Pakistan's ISI, all in the cold, clinical light of documented facts
Rainfall map of India from 1 June to 29 August is largely blue & green—a sign of either excess or normal rainfall. ThePrint looks at rainfall data and analyses the overall impact.
Identification and nurturing future leaders is a regular organisational exercise in BJP. It aligns with Modi's goal of bringing one lakh youth with no political associations into politics.
Inclisiran was developed by Novartis & launched in India in January this year under brand name Leqvio. Cardiologist vouch for benefits, say it has been a useful addition to therapies.
Bangladesh has dumped Sheikh Hasina. Are we dumping Bangladesh in turn? We can’t choose our neighbours. But you know what, we can choose to be the kind of neighbour we want to be. Watch this week's National Interest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Ask Me Anything here : tanushree.singh@theprint.in----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pm-modi-wants-us-to-protect-hindus-in-bangladesh-hasinas-debacle-must-not-be-indias/2246353/----more----Watch kidnapped Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Pakistan video here: https://x.com/PakistaniIndex/status/1829125990187942340
The fact that he was a difficult person and quick to take offence was something I had known over the years from senior lawyers like Soli Sorabjee and Ashok Desai.
Touted to be India’s largest container port, it will be built in Maharashtra’s Palghar district. Shelved in 1990s, plan was revived in 2015 under Modi govt's Sagarmala Programme.
BJP blames the apathy of govt officials towards party MLAs & workers for Lok Sabha setback. Party MLAs in UP seem to have taken it upon themselves to discipline ‘corrupt’ govt officials.----more----
https://theprint.in/politics/why-bjp-mlas-in-up-are-admonishing-erring-govt-officials-even-threatening-to-break-their-limbs/2241980/
As Indian Army goes in for more SIG Sauer rifles from US, SSS Defence CEO spells out his plans
MVA has already announced to hold a protest against Mahayuti government on 1 September. BJP had first won Lok Sabha elections followed by MLC polls in Sena's stronghold Konkan.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/in-shivaji-statue-collapse-uddhav-sena-sees-window-to-reclaim-konkan-mva-steps-up-attack-on-mahayuti/2242647/
Yes, the BJP will raise an outcry over rape in Opposition-ruled states, as will the Opposition over rape in a BJP-ruled state. But a scenario where that doesn’t happen is much worse.
Study by researchers from UK, India & Qatar was published this month, suggests unapproved fixed-dose combination drugs should be withdrawn and no longer manufactured.
Many on Weibo are speculating that Sullivan’s trip may be more about pursuing US interests than improving US-China relations. Watch Sana Hashmi, fellow at Taiwan-Asia Exchange Foundation analysis on how Sullivan’s Beijing trip may be more about pursuing US interests than improving US-China relations.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/will-jake-sullivans-beijing-trip-fix-china-us-ties-its-a-substitute-for-bidens-absence/2241645/
Coordinated attacks by militants across Balochistan province between 25 and 27 August, have killed at least 35 civilians, 14 security personnel and 21 militants. In episode 1510 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into details of the recent uprising, the reasons behind it and how Balochistan has been a troubled space due to insurgency for the country.
There is, as yet, no clarity on how the new scheme is going to be operationalised, and what happens to the existing National Pension System architecture.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/centres-new-unified-pension-scheme-walks-back-on-important-reforms-its-disappointing/2240617/
India’s stance on the Ukraine war has brought it closer to Russia. India has also managed to strengthen relations with the US and its allies, a feat that reflects India’s growing global clout.
Our coaches exhibit a sheer lack of intent to keep abreast with the latest demands because they are not chosen based on their modern understanding of the game.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-coaches-are-ill-equipped-for-modern-sports-thats-why-we-didnt-shine-at-olympics/2238525/
53 years on, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his Awami League remains the star of the Bangladesh freedom struggle of 1971. However, there were others who played an equally critical role. In Episode 1508 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the Bangladesh question, the heroic generals who fought for freedom, the role of India and why the legacy of the country's freedom struggle goes beyond Mujib. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
India's defence exports have seen a 31-fold rise in 10 years, which looks to be in line with PM Modi's $5 billion target by 2025. In Episode 1507 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the joint ventures and private players manufacturing artillery & combat vehicle parts in India, the top-3 buyer countries, and the future of India's defence manufacturing. Walk The Talk Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDLR_qo448M Read: https://theprint.in/defence/yes-indias-defence-exports-are-booming-but-guess-whos-the-biggest-importer/2231765/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
PTR was ‘demoted’ from TN finance ministry to IT & digital services in May 2023 after allegedly making claims against CM’s family. He has since kept low profile & worked to earn goodwill.
Irrespective of whether Democrats or Republicans take White House & House in November, India is looking at an unprecedented opportunity to cement bilateral ties with US.
Since the 2012 Delhi rape-murder, politicians have been promising fast, effective action against perpetrators. But, lacking proper training and equipped with overstretched forensic resources, investigators often take shortcuts. That’s led to a disturbing rise in cases where there are doubts if it is the perpetrators who are in jail.
Modi’s lateral entry U-turn shows he’s not a rigid politician. He listens to opposing views
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As the central government calls to roll back the advertisement by the UPSC for lateral entry recruitment for mid-level positions in the bureaucracy, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the rationality and history behind the scheme, the impact of caste and coalition politics & why it is creating controversy now despite being in practice for decades in episode 1506 of Cut The Clutter.
Over the past 3 weeks, Maharashtra CM has held meetings with the MNS chief, 3 Shiv Sena MLAs and a BJP MLA, among others to address constituency-level concerns.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/from-water-to-roads-shinde-is-hearing-his-mlas-out-especially-those-with-a-rebellious-streak/2229977/
Real estate experts welcome Centre's push for rental housing, but say it is not financially viable for private companies to construct and operate; needs greater government involvement.----more----https://theprint.in/india/centre-to-step-up-rental-housing-push-for-urban-poor-bigger-grants-for-pvt-players-govt-agencies/2229449/
In rap to Maharashtra govt for dragging its feet in legal battle, SC has said it must increase compensation for 24-acre plot or its 'Ladli Behna, Ladli Bahu schemes' would be stopped.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/bahirats-vs-maharashtra-govt-how-a-pune-family-fought-60-yrs-for-land-illegally-taken-over-by-state/2228525/
Government as an anchor customer provides a stable source of demand for space-based services, reducing uncertainties in the market. It can boost investor confidence in the Indian space sector, attracting investments from home and abroad.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/govts-rs-1000-cr-fund-for-space-sector-has-drawbacks-it-should-bet-on-outcomes-not-ideas/2222314/
Under PMAY 2.0, which subsumed slum redevelopment in other verticals, Centre targets construction of 3 crore new houses — 2 crore in rural areas & 1 crore in cities — over next 5 yrs.----more----https://theprint.in/india/in-situ-slum-redevelopment-scrapped-urban-poor-can-build-homes-on-land-given-by-states-under-pmay-u-2-0/2228365/
Delhi vs Mumbai is the oldest fight in India. In this week’s episode, Anjali Thomas and Tina Das argue over which city can survive the monsoon better. The romance of the rainy season is about roasted corn on the cob, chai and cheese toast. And while Mumbai’s storms are known to bring the city to a standstill, Delhi’s infrastructure is failing citizens as well.
With Haryana & J&K going to the polls in the coming months along with Maharashtra and Jharkhand, in Episode 1506 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta and political editor DK Singh look at the stakes, challenges and the politics behind conducting split polls in a new coalition term.
A study published in journal PNAS indicates that 3 bn yrs ago, much of the water on Mars percolated through soil & got stored in the crust, but this water remains largely inaccessible.----more----https://theprint.in/science/mars-may-have-oceans-worth-of-water-underground-but-this-doesnt-mean-its-ready-to-be-colonised/2225623/
Bangladesh, a major export market for India, is already grappling with inflation & unemployment. The unrest can worsen the situation, impacting import demand.
Ministry of Finance informed Parliament govt implemented demonetisation to reduce incidence of fake notes. But counterfeiting of high value currency has risen sharply, fresh data shows.
The current outbreak has been raging since early this year in Africa. Over 17,000 Mpox Clade 1 cases have been reported, with just over 500 fatalities.
https://theprint.in/india/how-pm-modis-independence-day-speech-was-his-most-bitter-attack-on-opposition-in-11-years-and-why/2224688/
For his 11th Independence Day address, PM Modi chose to focus more on youth & employment unlike earlier speeches. However, his speech had some key political messages. In Episode xxx of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the highlights of the PM's calmest I-Day speech and how it set the tone for what lies ahead for Modi 3.0. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
Miscreants broke through barricades, damaged gates & overturned a Kolkata Police post and several vehicles, say Kolkata Police, who have blamed incident on a 'malicious media campaign.'----more----https://theprint.in/india/rg-kar-hospital-vandalised-amid-kolkata-rape-murder-protests-mob-came-with-swords-pulled-out-wires/2224216/
States can recover past tax dues but not for period before 1 April 2005 while tax arrears can be paid over a staggered period of 12 years, top court clarifies.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/heres-why-a-supreme-court-ruling-on-royalty-is-set-to-hurt-mining-companies/2223536/
As Kolkata takes to the streets in the form of mass protests led by medical students following the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate medical student, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into the details of the incident, the dire state of women and doctors' safety in the country, and the widespread support cutting across political lines. Watch episode of 1503 of #CutTheClutter. To read Youngh IS Officer article: https://theprint.in/opinion/we-were-groped-by-patients-had-no-toilets-dont-wait-for-rape-to-care-for-women-doctors/2223422/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
The WWA, in its report, said that the landslides that killed at least 350 people in Kerala were a direct result of extremely heavy rain within a very short period of time.
Ahead of polls, both leaders from Maharashtra are striving to solidify their respective images as benefactor of masses. For NCP leader, upcoming electoral test is make-or-break situation.
Why risk the core agenda for the sake of the Palestinian cause, which Iran has exploited as a good excuse to carry on anti-Americanism, anti-Israelism, anti-Semitism?
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/cm-mohan-yadav-handed-over-the-charge-in-madhya-pradesh-vijayvargiya-and-patel-got-less-important-districts/718591/
The Pakistani Army has arrested a 3-star general, ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed on charges of corruption. While Hameed awaits a court marshal, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the various cases of Army and ISI men being detained and dethroned while noting the ex-ISI chief's significance in recent Pakistani politics, in episode 1502 of Cut The Clutter. Watch Episode 852 of Cut the Clutter https://youtu.be/WMeAoiP7Z_A?feature=shared To watch statement by Pakistan's DG ISPR https://youtu.be/pX3G-F_CuuM?feature=shared --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
Hindenburg, following up on its 2023 report on overseas dodgy investments manipulating Adani Group-linked share price, has raised questions about SEBI, which is looking into the matter. In Episode 1501 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses what the new report suggests about SEBI chair Madhabi Buch's Adani linkage, Blackstone connection & consultancies, and the questions that remain after her & SEBI's statements. https://hindenburgresearch.com/sebi-chairperson/ https://www.sebi.gov.in/media-and-notifications/press-releases/aug-2024/sebi-stateme[…]-hindenburg-research-s-report-dated-august-10-2024_85606.html https://x.com/HindenburgRes/status/1822691385730040048 https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/bde9b89d-6ca6-492c-b570-148c7da82ba6.pdf --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
A survey of residents is underway in Dharavi, but the politics around the revamp of Asia’s largest slum sprawl ahead of the Maharashtra assembly polls have made the fate of the project uncertain.
'Waqf Board is reportedly the third-largest landholder in India and aims to work toward the socio-economic development and benefit of the Muslim community. It then becomes pertinent to ask whose interest it is serving,' opines columnist Amana Begam Ansari in her latest video column. She asks, 'why is the Indian Muslim community, despite being the beneficiaries of so many welfare schemes introduced by the State, still faring worse than the Schedule Castes (SCs) socio-economically?'
Russia-Ukraine war is back in focus after Zelensky's elite forces managed a shock incursion into Kursk. In Episode 1500 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses Kyiv's military objectives and other successful raids in the backdrop of November US polls and the possibility of an Iran-Israel escalation and Putin's 4 courses of action. Read the article here: https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-august-8-2024 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
If the government decides to go ahead with colour coding in disability certification, it should be based on the level of accreditation instead of the level of disability.
State finances have been impacted in past few years, with govt blaming lower inflows from Centre, but Congress's welfare schemes also form major chunk of expenditure.
Madras High Court has reopened disproportionate assets cases against DMK ministers KKSSR Ramachandran and Thangam Thennarasu, saying probe agency DVAC had ‘misused its power’.
India defeated Spain with a 2-1 score to bag bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, scripting history with back-to-back Olympic medals after 52 years. Watch episode 1499 of #CutTheClutter, where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at previous Indian hockey teams and star players, highlighting how the sport has been a platform for backward classes to showcase their talent, making hockey a beacon of inclusivity and diversity, reflecting the nation's rich tapestry of caste, ethnicity, and religion. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read 2021 National Interest article on hockey : https://theprint.in/national-interest/caste-ethnicity-religion-united-colours-of-indian-hockey-prove-the-game-thrives-in-inclusivity/710766/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read 2017 National Interest article ‘Three sports stories’: https://theprint.in/national-interest/three-sports-stories/544530/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch episode 801 of #CutTheClutter : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAR-xAh1iv4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch Aljazeera documentary: https://theprint.in/national-interest/three-sports-stories/544530/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Mint feature on Sumit Walmiki: https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/ideas/paris-olympics-2024-india-hockey-team-11721983987086.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch ‘Walk The Talk’ episodes: Balbir Singh Part 1: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-with-hockey-legend-balbir-singh-senior-part-1-310535 Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLlspQxZAyY Sardara Singh: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-with-sardara-singh-246077 Dhanraj Pillai: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-dhanraj-pillai-aired-july-2003-292058 Ritu Rani & Sushila Chanu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lL3GEJt3UM KPS Gill: https://www.ndtv.com/video/walk-the-talk-with-kps-gill-aired-april-2008-312088 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To read Balbir Singh ‘Walk the Talk’ text transcripts: Part 1: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/astro-turf-is-very-good-for-indian-hockey-its-just-an-excuse-that-india-has-suffered-because-of-it-its-all-gallery-show/ Part 2: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/hockey/foreign-coaches-are-overqualified-for-us-our-players-are-not-at-that-level-ideally-they-should-teach-indian-coaches/
The two-term chief minister of West Bengal, the poster boy of reform in the Left who didn’t care if the cat was black or white as long as it caught mice, has now passed into history.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/how-would-buddhadeb-bhattacharjee-want-to-be-remembered-a-politician-with-the-soul-of-a-poet/2213994/
Talks stall amid NSCN-IM's demand for separate flag, constitution. Analysts say, by projecting a hardline front, NSCN-IM is trying to retain its influence among the Nagas.----more--------more----https://theprint.in/politics/why-is-nscn-im-upping-the-ante-on-manipur-2015-framework-agreement-on-naga-political-solution/2212229/
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified jus before her gold medal match because she was 100 gms above 50kg. . In Episode 1498 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at what led to the disqualification, the complexities of weight groups, the supreme challenge of Olympic medals & Vinesh’s stellar record.
Unlike other leaders, Sheikh Hasina resisted the electoral temptation to mobilise voters around ‘India out’ campaigns. Hence, Delhi found it difficult to ditch her when she was losing domestic support in recent years.
Report ‘Managing Monsoons in a Warming Climate’ by IPE Global & Esri India says frequency, intensity & unpredictability of extreme heat, rainfall events have also risen in recent decades.
The external affairs minister said India expected Bangladesh to keep minorities safe, as well as protect its missions in the country.
As Bangladesh turmoil continues, Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip speaks to Pankaj Saran, Convenor NatSrat, Former Deputy NSA and Former envoy to Dhaka on what lies ahead.
The deadly protests in Bangladesh and Sheikh Hasina's flight have brought raised the enormity of India’s neighbourhood challenges. In episode 1497 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces India's relations with neighbours to the east, Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, and to the west Pakistan.
Khaleda Zia joined hands with Hasina to end military rule in 1990. But since then, their rivalry has defined Bangladesh politics, with the two alternating in power for 31 of past 33 years.
Just like Frankenstein, Sheikh Hasina has been devoured by her own demon. She has fled Bangladesh and saved herself. Now this demon will seek to crush all progressive thinkers in the country.
Awami League head and Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina resigned early on Monday and fled to India following a nationwide protest that erupted last month and plunged the country into a socio-political turmoil. In Episode 1496 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta along with Bangladesh specialist journalist Deep Halder looks at why and how it happened, Bangladesh future and implications for India.
The United States Army enlists many short-term personnel, with initial contracts ranging from two to six years. The Israeli Defense Forces, on the other hand, rely on a conscription model.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-army-is-not-a-job-guarantee-scheme-8-big-reasons-to-support-agnipath/2207270/
Tweet: Supreme Court, in a 6:1 ruling, overruled a 2004 judgment & empowered states to create quotas within SC/ST quotas. In Episode 1495 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lists the 5 things the order won’t do, 5 it would, and political implications.
Our bureaucrats hide behind rules and conventions to avoid responsibilities. But choose names like Ashok Khemka IAS or Sanjiv Chaturvedi IFS or Vikram Singh IPS for important positions and results will be seen in weeks.
NASA’s Perseverance rover has accidentally detected a rock containing sulphur in it. This discovery could turn out to be the first biosignature on Mars. ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and implications.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed or KSM and 2 key accomplices have entered “pre-trial” agreements, says the US Department of Defense. This comes 18 years after Mohammed was transferred to Guantanamo Bay. Watch #CutTheClutter Ep 1494, where Shekhar Gupta discusses KSM’s life, crimes, and future after the plea deal.
https://theprint.in/world/hamas-political-chief-ismail-haniyeh-assassinated-in-tehran/2199819/
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in his residence in Tehran, the capital city of Iran in the early hours of Wednesday, causing a major setback to the ongoing Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks. The group has called it a 'treacherous Zionist airstrike'. In episode 1493 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the immediate fallout, Iran's history of targeted killings and the implications for the future of peace efforts in the region.
Taking note of issues being faced by Justice Srikrishna in supervising functioning of the temple in Karnataka, SC has granted him veto powers & ordered reconstitution of the committee.
Wealthy countries in the West and Asia aren’t producing enough new people but are retaining existing ones longer. The question is, will this become a woman’s burden?
From PM Modi's speech to the CII & Piyush Goyal's upbraiding private businesses to Akhilesh Yadav in Lok Sabha, politics in India is back to being eventful. In episode 1492 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, and Political Editor D.K. Singh bring you top takeaways in a season of peak politics.
https://theprint.in/opinion/if-raus-ias-tragedy-had-happened-under-sheila-dikshit-she-wouldve-restored-our-confidence/2197991/
https://theprint.in/environment/number-of-forest-fires-drop-from-3-45-lakh-in-2020-to-2-03-lakh-in-2024-loss-of-wildlife-not-known/2197888/
https://theprint.in/india/a-upsc-aspirant-sent-a-complaint-2-reminders-to-mcd-about-raus-ias-basement-month-before-incident/2197774/
cuttheclutter #rahulgandhi #loksabha The ongoing Monsoon session in Parliament saw a renewed Opposition with LoP Rahul Gandhi’s speech on budget set out 6 issues to ‘trigger’ the BJP. Deep state and middle class, Chakravyuha, Shiv ji ki baraat set out the terms of debate. In Episode 1491 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at key takeaways from Rahul Gandhi's speech.
Creditors must adhere to the prescribed timelines to recover their dues. Failure to do so could result in losing any potential payouts from the resolution plan or the liquidation process.
What Modi govt got wrong with this budget and in its signalling is in moving away from its generally upbeat, ‘India is on the rise, growth will get steeper, markets are red hot’ messaging.
On Kargil Vijay Diwas, a dive into behind-the-scenes machinations at Pakistan army HQ in late 1990s
What is the controversy over Channi's remarks on Amritpal in Lok Sabha?
https://theprint.in/politics/channi-bats-for-amritpal-in-lok-sabha-keeping-an-mp-in-custody-under-nsa-an-emergency/2190859/
CSR must ensure investments are resilient in a hotter world. Time to integrate a climate lens
https://theprint.in/opinion/csr-must-ensure-investments-are-resilient-in-a-hotter-world-time-to-integrate-a-climate-lens/2190429/
With fiscal consolidation, the government’s debt-GDP ratio and interest payments to revenue receipts ratio would fall, opening up additional fiscal space for capital spending.
The book, based on Waheed’s experiences as a youth in Kashmir during its tumultuous years, has been turned into a film and is now awaiting its official release.
MPs present at the meeting say that Modi did not discuss the LS poll setback, but exchanged feedback about BJP’s position in Haryana. The state goes to polls in October.
Congress highlighted internship programme, employment-linked incentive scheme and abolition of angel tax as examples of ideas Modi govt ‘copied’ from its Lok Sabha polls manifesto.
Why is BJP doubling down on Hindutva? Modi-Shah have a different reading of 2024 result, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #politicallycorrect --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Read the column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/why-is-bjp-doubling-down-on-hindutva-modi-shah-have-a-different-reading-of-2024-result/2184946/
Opposition says poverty and unemployment trumped Hindutva but Modi-Shah have a different view on 2024 mandate, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Congress leaders say purported order is 'against India's unity, integrity', while BJP has called original 1966 order 'unconstitutional'. RSS says this will 'strengthen democratic system'.
Ajmer court cited several loopholes in prosecution case to acquit Khadim Gauhar Chishti and the others, arrested in 2022 for allegedly raising the slogan against suspended BJP leader.
Bangladesh Supreme Court cuts down controversial quota. Here’s why country’s hit by violent protests
Once a shining star in the sub-continent, Bangladesh's streets are now filled with disenchanted students protesting against a provision of 'quota' in government jobs for families of freedom fighters of the 1971 war. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in Episode 1485 of Cut The Clutter traces events from the 1970s till today to decode the underlying causes of the current controversy.
Either Trump or Biden would be the oldest president elected in US history. The assassination attempt and questions about fitness make the selection of running mate more important than ever.
Students are allegedly part of 'group of solvers' & solved the questions of the paper in Hazaribagh. They were produced before trial court in Patna & have been sent to 4-day CBI custody.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, which invited proposals in March 2022, received 26 proposals from 21 states including MP, Maharashtra, Bengal, Kerala till January last year.
With BJP suffering a major setback in Uttar Pradesh, there is much debate about what went wrong during the Lok Sabha campaign. While CM Yogi Adityanath blames it on party 'overconfidence,' Deputy CM KP Maurya says 'party is bigger than the government.' Such drifts have made the Opposition question BJP's stand in the state. Watch ep 1484 of #CutTheClutter, where Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta talks about the divided opinions, Opposition's reaction and what it means for BJP in the state
Alcaraz has tremendous foot speed, great racquet head acceleration, and an aggressive backhand slice. But it’s his mindset that makes him a cut above his peers.
India-US ties under Modi echo Nehru’s reluctance to commit. Hope consequences aren’t the same
https://theprint.in/opinion/india-us-ties-under-modi-echo-nehrus-reluctance-to-commit-hope-consequences-arent-the-same/2177528/
Residents of Gajapur, a Muslim-majority village near Maharashtra's Vishalgad Fort, say the mob destroyed 42 houses, vehicles and attacked a mosque during Sunday's violence.
ASI’s scientific survey found sculptures of four-armed deities, images of various Hindu gods and goddesses as well as animals, apart from mythical and composite figures (both human and animals).
Various indicators point to the Indian stock market being overvalued. Analysts say that a crash following an unforeseen event would be exacerbated because of these excessive valuations.
Incumbent Prachanda Friday failed 5th floor test conducted in Kathmandu in past 19 months. Since becoming a republic in 2008, the country has seen a revolving set of leaders becoming PM.
The BJP and partners won a points victory as if in a boxing match. The victory wasn’t narrow. But it was no quick knockout like the last two. Their rivals were able to land some punches, are still in the ring, on their feet, and fighting. Think of the 2024 verdict as a qualifier in which the Opposition earned the right to challenge the title holder in a kind of Test championship final. Watch Shekhar Gupta’s view in this week's #NationalInterest https://theprint.in/national-interest/a-jai-jawan-jai-kisan-trap-awaits-modi-in-a-5-year-test-match-with-revived-opposition/2172102/ https://theprint.in/opinion/those-who-said-democracy-was-dead-sit-down-games-on-in-indian-political-league-after-a-frozen-decade/2116798/ https://theprint.in/agriculture/94-of-agricultural-allied-output-out-of-msp-net-govt-needs-to-find-alternatives-says-sbi-report/2169991/
2024 के लोकसभा चुनाव के नतीजों से पता चलता है कि जाट और एससी ने बड़े पैमाने पर कांग्रेस को वोट दिया है. अब, जाट परिवार के नेतृत्व वाली आईएनएलडी और दलित नेता मायावती के नेतृत्व वाली बीएसपी 10 साल बाद राज्य में लड़ाई के लिए एक साथ आ रही हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-will-the-inld-bsp-alliance-in-haryana-elections-affect-the-equations-of-the-upcoming-assembly-elections/707108/
Too much is changing in West Bengal too quickly. Where have these bahubalis sprung from? They used to be under the thumb of political leaders. Now, they seem to be calling the shots.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/west-bengal-is-locked-in-a-loop-of-one-horror-story-after-another/2170870/
A Pew Research Center survey of 35 countries reveals that perceptions of China's economic influence vary widely, with people in high-income nations like the U.S., Canada, and Australia showing significant negativity—70% of respondents in 18 such countries express unfavorable views of China. In Episode xxx of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at 2 international takeaways--- from the Pew Research on global opinions on China & how back in France, Macron's gamble dealt a deathblow to the Hard-Right.
Chandrababu Naidu Govt’s 'White Paper', the third in its series, reveals issues plaguing the Andhra Pradesh power sector and attributes 'the legacy losses' mainly to his predecessor Jagan Mohan Reddy’s 'inefficient governance'. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explain findings of the paper, status of Andhra Pradesh's power sector and what lies ahead for the present TDP government in episode 1479 of Cut The Clutter
Austria, which had been annexed by Nazi Germany, was occupied by Allied Powers after WW2. Austrian foreign minister Karl Gruber appealed to Nehru to mediate in negotiations with USSR.
India’s Indo-Pacific partners are going to be none too pleased that New Delhi cannot even use the term 'Indo-Pacific' in a joint statement, giving China atleast a symbolic win.
A proposal for the initiative is being prepared, it is learnt, after a pilot project was carried out in 7 urban local bodies. It aims to help them improve their physical & social infra.----more----https://theprint.in/india/modi-govt-plans-to-launch-aspirational-urban-local-bodies-initiative-in-tier-2-tier-3-cities/2169060/
SC's Shah Bano judgment came under heavy attack in 1985. As SC now upholds Muslim women's right to maintenance under CrPC Section 125, in addition to the entitlements under Muslim personal law, in Episode 1478 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the latest judgement, its import, political storm caused by the 1985 ruling and why India's journey in Muslim personal law reforms took longer than Pakistan's.----more----Read the Supreme Court judgement here: https://www.sci.gov.in/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=get_court_pdf&diary_no=35332024&type=jℴ_date=2024-07-10&from=latest_judgements_order----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's India Today article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/from-the-archives/story/20140915-the-muslims-a-community-in-turmoil-shekhar-gupta-805193-2014-09-08----more----Read Arif Mohammed Khan's interview here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/from-the-archives/story/20140915-arif-mohammed-khan-my-faith-is-progressive-805190-2014-09-08
Ratna Bhandar in Jagannath temple complex was last inventoried in 1978. Committee led by Orissa HC judge has recommended 3 SOPs for exercise to be carried out on 14 July.----more----https://theprint.in/india/sop-for-entry-medics-on-standby-how-team-plans-to-inventory-jagannath-temples-ratna-bhandar/2168463/
Pakistan wants to counter the Indian government’s narrative in Kashmir by stoking violence, thereby signalling to the world that Kashmir is not a finished agenda.
As the world closely watches PM Modi's visit to Russia, and India's shifting role in geopolitics, PM Modi gave subtle yet noteworthy statements in his joint meeting with Russian President Putin. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in Episode 1477 of Cut The Clutter decodes these statements as he explains the nuance in them and what they signal to the world.----more----Watch PM Modi speaks to Putin full conversation here: https://youtu.be/NpEu8TDg89c----more----Watch Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra Briefing here: https://youtube.com/live/EesDkTbrzD4
Modi’s message is expected to build on his words to Putin in September 2022 when he conveyed that “today’s era is not of war”.
The deep-seated contradictions among member states on regional security and terrorism, combined with growing Chinese influence, have compelled New Delhi to perform a strategic balancing act.
Amid spate of ‘honour killings’ in Haryana, khap leaders have submitted memorandum to CM saying ‘beliefs of our area, particularly north India, have been ignored' in Hindu Marriage Act.
Maitreyi chooses the knowledge that leads to immortality over her husband’s offer of money. Her philosophical ambition reveals the roots of women-led institutions in Buddhism and Jainism. “Of the two, Maitreyi was a woman who took part in philosophical discussions (brahmavadini—a philosopher like Gargi), while Katyayani’s understanding was limited to womanly matters.” In his latest video column, scholar and professor of Sanskrit and Indian religions at the University of Texas at Austin, Professor Patrick Olivelle delves into the story of Yajnavalkya's two wives, Maitreyi and Katyayani.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/maitreyi-from-upanishads-broke-wife-mother-mould-in-ancient-india/2151959/
As PM Modi visits Moscow, his first bilateral visit after taking oath for the third term, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in Episode 1476 of Cut The Clutter, deep dives into the changing geopolitics of the region to map the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the historically tight India-Russia ties.----more----Read Carnegie Endowment's 'Russia and India: A New Chapter'
https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/09/20/russia-and-india-new-chapter-pub-87958----more----Read The Economist's 'How India’s imports of Russian oil have lubricated global markets'
https://www.economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/how-indias-imports-of-russian-oil-have-lubricated-global-markets----more----Read Wall Street Journal's 'India’s Modi Seeks to Shore Up Ties With Russia and Offset China’s Sway'
https://www.wsj.com/world/india/indias-modi-seeks-to-shore-up-ties-with-russia-and-offset-chinas-sway-a08992fa----more----Read Ajay Bisari's piece in The Times of India
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-edit-page/why-modis-in-moscow/----more----Read Pankaj Saran's piece in The Hindustan Times
https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/friendship-founded-on-mutual-interests-101720374249095.html----more----Read Pia Krishnankutty's report and interview with C Raja Mohan
https://theprint.in/world/nurturing-ties-with-time-tested-friend-china-factor-strategic-importance-of-modis-russia-visit/2160882/
Large congregations of people require detailed crowd control management, which should not be left to ill-trained organisers.
Sunak’s Tories are fighting to finish 2nd, ahead of Liberal Democrats. Both Labour & Tories have promised to complete negotiations for a free trade agreement with India.
Asking the top court to invoke its extraordinary jurisdiction in the case, the complainant, an employee of Raj Bhavan, in her petition says immunity granted to governors can't be absolute.
The suicide rate among students is increasing at an alarming rate. In 2022, over 13,000 student deaths were reported, according to the NCRB.
Delhi High Court ordered the TMC MP to publish apology and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to Puri, a former diplomat & wife of Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri, for tweets made in 2021.
This comes a week after the rebel leaders, including Prem Singh Chandumajra and Bibi Jagir Kaur, met in Jalandhar and launched a campaign for Sukhbir Badal's removal as SAD chief.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/ram-rahim-to-2015-sacrilege-sads-4-mistakes-for-which-party-rebels-tendered-apology-to-jathedar/2156557/
Trapped in the 400 paar fantasy, the ‘non-biological’ PM is incapable of providing daily governance. India craves day-to-day administration, not acts of god.----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-got-240-why-is-he-still-ruling-as-if-he-got-400-paar/2156714/
Erratic rain, abnormal heat, shorter winters. Climate change affects us all, but what is the specific economic impact on India? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #MacroSutra.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/highly-vulnerable-to-extreme-climate-crucial-sectors-in-india-need-well-crafted-green-strategies/2150201/
The disastrous paper leak aside, the June 2024 NET brought in countless complaints from students regarding the quality of exam centres allotted. And the format shifted from computer based to the manual OMR.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/i-attempted-ugc-net-thrice-now-i-understand-why-students-look-abroad-for-phd/2147662/
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/opposition-gears-up-to-hold-lok-sabha-speaker-election-fields-kodikunnil-suresh-against-om-birla/701154/
Preparations are on in Russia to welcome Modi, according to Kremlin aide and former diplomat Yuri Ushakov. With India-Russia summit on hold, visit to give mixed signals, say experts.
Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.
Those pushed aside during the Modi-Shah regime are beginning to find their feet and voice. And these are early days yet. The BJP must welcome these developments.
The changed reality for the Modi government in its third innings is a return to the old normal, where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with the storied million mutinies. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta
https://theprint.in/national-interest/modis-new-universe-the-normal-irritants-of-democracy-awkward-chai-with-rahul-gandhi/2141953/
ThePrintSuprabhat में आमना बेगम की रिपोर्ट- हमारे बारह को लेकर गुस्सा दिखाता है कि मुसलमानों की हल्की आलोचना को भी इस्लामोफोबिया समझा जाता है सुनिए शिव पाण्डेय @shivkpandey से
Macron's bold move to dissolve the National Assembly and call snap elections, following disappointing European Parliament results, has shaken French politics. In Episode 1472 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the French parliamentary politics, political contenders & discusses the motivations behind Macron's early election call.
TMC's choice of candidate for Maniktala assembly bypoll has brought to fore the subterranean sparring for control of TMC between founder Mamata Banerjee and 'heir' Abhishek Banerjee.
"Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s recent visit to Australia signals a pivotal moment in China’s efforts to strengthen ties with a select few countries. The visit – the first by a Chinese premier in seven years – came with significant economic inducements. These included the loan of new pandas, the easing of restrictions on Australian produce, as well as Australia’s inclusion into China’s visa-waiver programme. This diplomatic outreach to Australia has been ongoing, exemplified by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China last November and Chinese foreign minister’s Wang Yi’s trip to Australia in March this year", says Sana Hashmi in her column.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/whys-china-going-all-out-to-woo-australia-its-a-deliberate-bid-to-weaken-quad-cooperation/2137552/
जानकारी के मुताबिक पहलवानों के विरोध प्रदर्शन, कांग्रेस से दलबदलुओं को लाने और राज्य भाजपा इकाई के भीतर जातिगत समीकरणों को भी 11 सीटों पर पार्टी की हार के कारणों के रूप में पहचाना गया है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/too-much-reliance-on-brand-modi-slogan-of-400-plus-and-bringing-turncoats-into-the-party-why-did-bjp-lose-in-rajasthan/699384/
Leaving interim budget largely unchanged would be in keeping with trend since 2004-05. Even when new parties have come to power, budgetary allocations have not changed substantially.
Is the world drifting toward another world war? China’s rise, hyper-nationalism, and border conflicts highlight similarities with the conditions that led to the previous world wars.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/china-can-exploit-the-us-fear-of-nuclear-escalation-and-create-trouble-at-borders/2138148/
Aspirants say after dealing with poor management at centres, late release of admit cards & alleged paper leaks, they now have to take the test again. Congress demands answers from govt.----more----https://theprint.in/india/nta-incapable-of-conducting-exams-cancellation-of-ugc-net-exam-leaves-aspirants-angry-frustrated/2139016/
Good mental health leads to improved longevity & influences healthy ageing, finds Nature study
https://theprint.in/opinion/railways-werent-britains-gift-to-india-we-paid-with-blood-sweat-humiliation/2136677/
As Priyanka Gandhi decides to contest from Wayanad we look at the balance of woman power in LS. Under Narendra Modi BJP has focused on the women’s vote. Has it worked? In Episode 1471 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta reads numbers and names to find Soms pouters .
Karnataka Police suspect actor Darshan Thoogudeepa and aides allegedly murdered Renukaswamy for sending ‘lewd’ messages to actor’s rumoured partner Pavithra Gowda on Instagram.
Molecular biologist Alina Chan's NYT opinion piece supporting the COVID19 lab origin theory as Anthony Fauci's US congressional hearing in the case comes to an end has once again raised questions about China's Wuhan Lab. In Episode 1470 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the key takeaways, implications, and why China needs to break its silence.----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode no 748 here: https://youtu.be/OlO8sKRynBY ----more----Watch Off The Cuff with Nicholas Wade's here: https://youtu.be/2RqWoiokVHM----more----https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/03/politics/fauci-testimony-house-hearing-covid-19/index.html----more----https://osp.od.nih.gov/policies/national-science-advisory-board-for-biosecurity-nsabb/gain-of-function-research/----more----https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/06/03/opinion/covid-lab-leak.html----more----https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/13/opinion/covid-origins-lab-market.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare----more----https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/14/briefing/two-covid-theories.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare----more----https://theintercept.com/2021/09/06/new-details-emerge-about-coronavirus-research-at-chinese-lab/
An adventure trip is curated with terrain and domain knowledge and planning is a critical part of the exercise. In Uttarakhand's case, the Karnataka Mountaineering Association seemed to be too ambitious.
Amid countrywide protests over alleged paper leaks and mismanagement at testing centres, these families say the medical entrance test puts underprivileged students at a disadvantage.
संघ-भाजपा के रिश्ते का इतिहास प्रेमियों के बीच होने वाली नोक-झोंक से भरा पड़ा है, लेकिन इस सबसे शायद ही कोई बड़ा फर्क पड़ा है. यह सोचना कि संघ भाजपा नेतृत्व में कोई परिवर्तन लाएगा, उसकी मंशा और ताकत का गलत आकलन ही होगा
In the liberal community’s ‘brave new post-4 June universe’, the RSS chief is seen as less illiberal — and more acceptable — than the Modi-Shah BJP. Why this is an incredible misreading of the situation. Watch Shekhar Gupta’s view in thus week's National Interest.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/sangh-wants-bjp-to-know-its-not-dispensable-its-a-rap-on-the-knuckles-nothing-more/2132102/----more----Watch RSS Researcher Ratan Sharda interview here: https://youtu.be/vypcl65S5cY
In an unprecedented event, Ajit Doval has been appointed the NSA for a third term. In Episode 1469 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you through the establishment of a dedicated cabinet rank of the NSA, the most notable people holding this post, and how the post changed under different prime ministers.
Despite rise in their representation in IFS cadre over past decade, women lead only 8 diplomatic missions and only 1 of 7 secretary-level postings in MEA is occupied by a woman.
SEBI paper proposes new eligibility criteria for stocks to qualify for futures & options market. The market's strong growth signals that norms need a review to protect investors.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/new-sebi-proposals-on-tightening-futures-options-norms-will-strengthen-market-protect-investors/2128887/
The Buddhist chronicle Jikji, the oldest surviving metal-printed book, was printed in Korea a full 77 years before Gutenberg’s Bible.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/jikji-not-gutenbergs-bible-how-korean-buddhist-monks-created-the-first-metal-printed-book/2128800/
As N. Chandrababu Naidu makes a return as Andhra Pradesh CM for the fourth time, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta details out his political journey, the challenges before him and how it will affect Andhra's politics. Watch episode 1467 of #CutTheClutter
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Monday addressed arrogance and lack of decorum during elections, Modi-led government's achievements, and Manipur's gun problem, while attacking casteism and religious conversion. In Episode 1466 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses key takeaways from Bhagwat's address at Karyakarta Vikas Varg Dwitiya.
https://theprint.in/politics/bid-for-non-jat-votes-in-haryana-polls-khattar-rao-inderjit-krishan-lal-gurjar-made-union-ministers/2124606/
The BJP, which is the single largest party in the coalition with 240 seats, has retained the top four ministries in the largest Union cabinet led by Modi since 2014. In Episode 1465 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor DK Singh look at the choice of cabinet ministers, portfolios assigned, analyse representation of minorities and the political messaging behind retaining status quo & continuity in Modi 3.0.
Read Here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/muslims-made-their-vote-count-this-time-hindus-built-a-coalition-with-them/2121707/
Why PM Modi needs to have a candid chat with Amit Shah over poll results, ThePrint's Political Editor explains in this episode of Politically Correct----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/lord-ram-did-not-let-pm-modi-down-bjp-did/2121491/
The 8.2% GDP growth in FY24 hides a few pain points that the new government will need to address on priority. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explore these in #MacroSutra.----more----Read this week's MacroSutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/indian-economy-showing-solid-growth-but-these-must-be-new-govts-top-5-priorities-to-sustain-momentum/2120198/
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/there-is-a-slight-change-in-the-vote-share-of-bjp-and-congress-yet-there-is-a-huge-difference-in-the-seats-how/695297/
https://theprint.in/politics/just-3-seats-won-4-of-5-ministers-3-mlas-defeated-what-punjab-verdict-means-for-bhagwant-mann/2119551/
The announcement came on the occasion of World Environment Day, as heat waves choke the world.----more----https://theprint.in/science/trishna-isro-announces-indo-french-thermal-imaging-mission-for-climate-and-water-monitoring/2119341/
A street name can’t save a neighbourhood. It is an acknowledgment that we have worked and lived in a place for a long time.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/new-york-now-has-a-ganesh-temple-street-and-guru-nanak-way-the-big-apple-is-south-asia-fied/2119173/
Smooth sailing for Eknath Shinde in home turf Thane & son's seat Kalyan while 48 votes clinched win in Mumbai North West. Shiv Sena (UBT) leads in South & South Central Mumbai.----more---- https://theprint.in/politics/neck-to-neck-2-factions-of-shiv-sena-emerge-as-equals-in-direct-contest-in-13-seats/2115920/
Samajwadi Party won 37 Lok Sabha seats in UP, making it the third-largest party in India. It’s a major boost for Akhilesh in his first litmus test after Mulayam Singh Yadav’s death.----more----https://theprint.in/elections/how-akhilesh-yadav-trumped-modi-yogi-in-uttar-pradesh-sway-of-caste-over-communal-politics/2117508/
With the BJP-led NDA winning a majority in the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at key takeaways, possible outcomes, and what a rejuvenated Opposition means for the future of Indian politics, in ep 1461 of #cuttheclutter
Women ambassadors head 25 of 158 diplomatic missions in Delhi — 11 are from Europe, 9 from Africa, 2 from Latin America and 3 from South Asia.----more---- https://theprint.in/diplomacy/meet-the-women-ambassadors-posted-in-delhi-a-tight-knit-and-growing-community/2111231/
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also asked AAP workers to not get demoralised & told INDIA bloc parties to direct polling agents to not leave counting centres without tallying EVM & VVPAT numbers.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/before-returning-to-jail-kejriwal-says-exit-polls-fake-urges-india-bloc-to-stay-alert-on-4-june/2112897/
Radicalism is back in Punjab, especially in zones where Sikhs form a large rural majority, and three of the five prominent political forces in this election are playing with this fire. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta reads #WritingsOnTheWall in poll-bound Punjab
Axis/India Today exit polls packs vital data underneath the headline seat figures. The BJP and Congress alliances are compared across key demographic & social categories & BJP seems to have maintained or increased its support in many categories. In Episode 1459 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta picks some broader indicators and hints for Indian politics going ahead.
2024 का चुनाव एक उम्मीदवार केंद्रित चुनाव ही था. भाजपा अगर सिर्फ मोदी के नाम पर वोट मांग रही थी, तो मोदी ही एकमात्र प्रतिद्वंद्वी थे जिन्हें पूरा विपक्ष हराने में जुटा रहा.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/modis-one-interview-after-another-rahuls-no-mistakes-amit-shahs-rise-10-highlights-of-the-44-day-election/693910/
It was a one-candidate election. Modi was the only candidate for whom the BJP sought votes, and he was the only opponent most of its rivals wanted defeated. If the BJP failed to find a theme except if-not-Modi-then-who, the Opposition also struggled to find cohesion. Watch this week's National Interest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/modi-interviews-gaffe-free-rahul-amit-shahs-rise-10-hot-takes-from-44-day-elections/2110702/----more----Read The Times of India article here: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-188-rallies-amit-shah-winds-down-with-temple-trips/articleshow/110577217.cms
https://hindi.theprint.in/world/3-out-of-4-israelis-support-retaliation-against-hamas-or-believe-it-is-not-enough-pew-survey/693539/
The shifting allegiances of Dalit and Kurmi voters highlight the complexity of voting behaviour in UP.
Pew survey shows Jewish Israelis & Arab Israelis see war with Hamas differently, also finds belief in peaceful coexistence of Palestine & Israel sliding over decade from 50% to 26%. ----more---- https://theprint.in/world/3-in-4-israelis-support-retaliation-against-hamas-or-believe-it-hasnt-gone-far-enough-finds-pew/2108825/
Emergence of the far-Right predicted amid higher inflation, energy crisis, cyber espionage cases & negotiations around accession of Ukraine and Bosnia to the EU. ----more---- https://theprint.in/world/why-you-need-to-know-about-european-parliament-polls-in-june-1st-after-brexit-russia-ukraine-war/2107112/
A report by SIPRI shows that India, which has traditionally been highest contributor to force, deployed 5,878 troops. Largest deployment of peacekeeping forces was in Sub-Saharan Africa.
30 मई को लोकसभा के आखिरी चरण के लिए प्रचार अभियान के समाप्त होने के बाद मोदी विवेकानंद रॉक मेमोरियल में ध्यान करेंगे. कहा जाता है कि यहीं स्वामी विवेकानंद को भारत माता और विकसित भारत का दिव्य दर्शन हुआ था.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/pm-modis-kanyakumari-visit-is-more-than-just-meditation-it-also-has-a-hidden-political-message/693330/
Over decades, astronomers have been attempting to discover not just microbial but also advanced forms of life and civilization around other stars. A new paper demonstrates advances in the findings. ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains. ----more----
हालांकि, रंजीत सिंह हत्या मामले में बरी होने के बावजूद डेरा प्रमुख दो साध्वियों से कथित बलात्कार के लिए 20 साल की कैद और पत्रकार राम चंद्र छत्रपति की हत्या के लिए आजीवन कारावास की सजा काट रहे हैं.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/why-will-gurmeet-ram-rahim-remain-in-jail-despite-being-acquitted-in-the-murder-case/693020/
It all started with a 2002 letter accusing Ram Rahim of sexually exploiting devotees. He just got acquitted in murder case, but won’t walk free. He is also serving 10-year each for raping 2 dera sadhvis. After this, he will serve 20-year life term for murder of Sirsa eveninger editor who dared to publish that letter. In Episode 1458 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the acquittal of Ram Rahim in former Sacha Sauda Dera manager Ranjit Singh's murder, the clout and infamy of the ‘baba’----more----Read National Interest article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/clueless-in-babaland/8046/----more----Watch Cut The Clutter Who & what are the Babas, Godmen-Dera phenomenon in Punjab and why all parties are chasing them here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kr-JjYw6IHg
Dissing EVMs from positions of ignorance and vested interest makes no sense. We should congratulate ourselves on getting better in our gigantic electoral process.----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/whoever-invented-evm-was-a-genius-mainly-for-what-they-did-not-do/2105320/
This comes after it emerged Nestlé adds sugar in its baby food in middle- and low-income nations. FSSAI has been asked to mandate a yellow strip on packets depicting percentage of sugar.----more----
https://theprint.in/health/why-govt-has-asked-fssai-to-mandate-sugar-content-label-on-foods-items-like-cigarette-health-warning/2106096/
As we move towards the end of a long election season, let’s shift our focus to the ‘others’ column in poll results. In Episode 1457 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta reads data to explain why these 10+2 parties face an existential threat and why this election is a decisive factor for their journey ahead.
ThePrintSuprabhat में सुमी सुकन्या दत्ता की रिपोर्ट: रिसर्च में खुलासा, भारतीय महिलाओं में पुरुषों की तुलना में तेज़ी से बढ़ रहा लीवर कैंसर
सुनिए अलमिना खातून @almink05 से
link: https://hindi.theprint.in/health/research-reveals-that-liver-cancer-is-increasing-rapidly-among-indian-women-as-compared-to-men/692301/
CutTheClutter #narendraModi #loksabhaelection2024 BJP has dropped 132 out of 300 MPs in the 2024 polls, percentage of discards increasing in every election. In Episode 1456 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses key takeaways from the party's dropping of sitting MP's and the consequences of the phenomenon.----more----Read Amogh Rohmetra article here: https://theprint.in/elections/bjp-dropped-43-of-mps-for-2024-polls-heres-how-strategy-fared-for-its-strike-rate-in-2014-2019/2095634/
Adaish Partap Singh Kairon has been dismissed for 'anti-party' activities after SAD candidate Virsa Singh Valtoha alleged Kairon was asking people in Patti to vote for anyone but Valtoha.
The failure to provide government jobs in UP due to repeated exam paper leaks is fuelling an anti-BJP sentiment in the state.
K P S Gill was never armed with more than his swagger stick. Yet, he always fought to win----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/the-superior-cop/544534/
Being a ‘majority’ does not automatically confer power. Prime Minister Narendra Modi knows it & that is why his supporters see him as someone who is enabling a re-awakening.
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/mamatas-lakshmir-bhandar-is-a-brahmastra-tmc-will-get-electoral-advantage-in-bengal/691697/
As the people of Delhi gear up to vote Saturday, in Episode 1455 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down Delhi’s voting patterns since 1967, changing demographics, and explains how whoever wins Lok Sabha seats in the city-state tends to rule the country.
Radha Soami Satsang Beas is Punjab's most influential dera & frequented by politicians during polls. Its chief, Gurinder Singh Dhillon, has said that 'all candidates are dear to us’.
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/the-distance-between-bjp-and-rss-is-now-clear-narendra-modi-is-at-the-center-of-it/691096/
https://theprint.in/environment/northwest-central-india-under-severe-heat-spell-high-night-time-temperatures-most-worrying/2097702/
Why has EC banned BJP's Abhijit Gangopadhyay from campaigning for 24 hrs?
https://theprint.in/politics/brought-damage-disrepute-to-bengal-ec-bars-bjps-abhijit-gangopadhyay-from-campaigning-for-24-hrs/2094503/
The consolidated support of orthodox and nationalist voters gave a boost to BJP’s electoral performance post-1990s. Now, the Opposition is trying to woo them.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/noida-leads-the-beauty-charts-in-ncr-madhubani-paintings-on-walls-fountains-vedic-parks-sculptures/690359/
Khalistani groups in Canada seized control of cash-rich gurudwaras and targeted their secular political enemies, using their ties to ethnic-Punjabi criminal gangs. The police paid no attention — but the gangs have now exploded, posing a threat to the entire ethnic-Punjabi immigrant community, and Canada as a whole.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/khalistanis-used-organised-crime-to-silence-enemies-in-canada-whos-paying-the-price-today/2081279/
Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'? Watch this week's #NationalInterest by ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta argues why even 30 more seats for Congress will ruffle BJP. ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/abki-baar-90-paar-for-congress-why-even-30-more-seats-will-ruffle-bjp/2090368/
It took six well-known, powerful women 10 years of suffering plus a year-and-a-half, which included four months of highly public and violent sit-in protests. It took one oversight committee, one Supreme Court intervention, multiple marches, and pleas and letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It took one wrestler resigning from the sport, and another returning his Padma Shri. It took 22 witness statements, a 1,500-page chargesheet, and a court order that stated there was sufficient evidence to bring charges against Singh. Watch this weeks column by journalist and editor Karanjeet Kaur.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/men-like-brij-bhushan-revanna-pay-for-their-actions-only-when-politically-convenient/2084711/
ThePrintSuprabhat में सागरिका घोष @sagarikaghose का लेख: 2024 का चुनाव कई हकीकत बयां कर रहा है, ‘400 पार की पिच’ केवल मोदी का खोखला वादा
सुनिए फाल्गुनी शर्मा @Falguni__21 से
Link: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/2024-elections-are-revealing-many-realities-pitch-of-400-crossed-is-only-a-hollow-promise-of-modi/689137/
Police should have communicated to Purkayastha grounds of his arrest, which was his constitutional right under Article 22 (1), bench of Justices B.R. Gavai & Sandeep Mehta says.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/newsclick-founder-not-informed-of-grounds-of-arrest-clandestine-exercise-what-sc-order-said/2086395/
Elections 2024 and the policy uncertainty has come at a particularly bad time for the private sector in India, which seemed ready to start investing, Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan argues in #StandardDeviation.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/standard-deviation/election-has-come-at-a-time-just-as-private-sector-was-about-to-step-up-investment/2083911/
Amit Shah confirming use of 75-year age ceiling for 'particular situation' and PM Modi breaking silence over his successor-- ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect how AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, out on bail, is changing poll discourse.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/5-reasons-behind-kejriwals-googly-at-pm-modi-probable-successors-amit-shah-and-yogi/2082938/
तीन बार के डिप्टी सीएम और बिहार विधानसभा में विपक्ष के पूर्व नेता, वरिष्ठ भाजपा नेता सुशील कुमार मोदी का कैंसर से जूझने के बाद सोमवार को निधन हो गया.
Instead of ‘who-will-cross-400,’ the real battle is ‘who-will-cross-the-majority-mark-of-272’.
तर्कवादी नरेंद्र दाभोलकर की गोली मारकर हत्या के लगभग 11 साल बाद, पुणे की एक अदालत ने शुक्रवार को 2 हमलावरों को आजीवन कारावास की सजा सुनाई; 3 अन्य को सबूतों के अभाव में बरी कर दिया गया.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured victory in 105 seats with a margin exceeding 3 lakh votes, marking a significant increase of 63 seats compared to 2014. This highlights the formidable challenge that opposition parties are expected to encounter in the 2024 general elections. With LS polls halfway, in Episode 1449 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the key numbers, victory margins, momentum of the contesting parties in 2014 & 2019 and what is the distance BJP challengers have to cover to reverse fortunes.----more----Amogh Rohmetra article here: https://theprint.in/politics/bjp-won-105-ls-seats-by-3-lakh-votes-in-2019-up-from-42-in-2014-what-it-could-mean-for-2024/1624058/?amp----more----https://theprint.in/elections/bjp-won-224-seats-with-50-vote-share-in-2019-88-more-than-2014-but-opposition-finds-silver-lining/1640168/
Nearly 11 years after rationalist Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead, a Pune court sentenced 2 assailants to life imprisonment Friday; 3 others were acquitted due to lack of evidence.
Another pressing issue plaguing the disability sector in India is the absence of proactive initiatives from state governments. This is despite disability being a state subject.
Nutrition advocates urge for stricter cut-offs for sugar in packaged foods. Demand transparency and accountability in food labelling.
What's the 10 year contract for Chabahar Port signed by India & Iran?
Read Here: https://theprint.in/diplomacy/win-win-deal-india-iran-sign-10-year-contract-for-chabahar-port-amid-gaza-war/2082266/
Link- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/rahul-asked-for-votes-for-sharmila-in-kadapa-said-congress-is-not-behind-ysrs-name-appearing-in-jagan-da-case/688636/
NationalInterest Many students of foreign ethnicities are protesting on US campuses against their own country's governments. Unable to voice their dissent in their own countries, they choose to protest where they can. This trend echoes discussions on the 'globalisation of revenge' dating back to March 8, 2003, as highlighted in Shekhar Gupta's analysis on #NationalInterest. Watch:
Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination, there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice, if not a crime. And you know what, just as smug Bollywood filmmakers would like us to believe now that what Punjab — and the Sikhs — endured in 1988 was just some bad crime, Trudeau’s Canadians now see the Sikh diaspora gangs in their countries, who’ve all slipped through their immigration filters, though the same lens. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta
The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi Excise Policy case till the end of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. In Episode 1448 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with editors Bhadra Sinha and Ananya Bhardwaj, discuss SC's bail order & its conditions, why it is 'unprecedented' and the complexities and legalities of the case.----more----Read Supreme Court order copy here: https://webapi.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2024/16350/16350_2024_2_50_53083_Judgement_10-May-2024.pdf
The Congress has muddied the water and added jargon like 'X-ray of inequality’, which has nothing to do with caste census.
जेजेपी के चौटाला ने राज्यपाल को पत्र लिखकर कहा कि भाजपा सरकार ने सदन में बहुमत खो दिया है. इस बीच कांग्रेस राज्य के राजनीतिक हालात पर राज्यपाल को ज्ञापन सौंपने पर विचार कर रही है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/political-crisis-in-haryana-former-bjp-ally-dushyant-chautala-demands-floor-test/687937/
JJP's Chautala writes to Governor saying BJP govt has lost majority in House. Meanwhile, Congress is looking to submit memorandum to Governor on state's political situation.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/in-haryana-bjps-ex-ally-dushyant-chautala-calls-for-floor-test-congress-seeks-time-with-governor/2077291/
EAC-PM report on religious minorities reveals a decline in the majority population across countries including India. In episode 1447 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, talks about the Hindu/Muslim ratio changes in India, trends in neighbouring countries, political implications.----more----Read full PMO committee report here: https://eacpm.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Share-of-Religious-Minorities-EAC-PM-Working-Paper.pdf
ThePrintSuprabhat में नीलम पाण्डेय की रिपोर्ट: मनोज तिवारी बोले- PM मुसलमानों को निशाना नहीं बना रहे, बल्कि संपत्ति छीनने की कांग्रेस की योजना को बेनकाब कर रहे
सुनिए अलमिना खातून @almink05 से
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/manoj-tiwari-said-pm-is-not-targeting-muslims-but-is-exposing-congresss-plan-to-snatch-property/687535/
The dismissal of her nephew, Akash Anand as her successor and calling him 'immature', has raised questions about Mayawati's intentions for her party in UP politics. In episode 1446 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, along with Dilip Mandal and ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh look at Mayawati's rampant political decisions and their implications for BSP in UP politics.
Affirmative action in India has always been a secular project. The argument against Muslim quota ignores three key questions.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/muslim-quota-pasmandas-modi-bjp-oppose-reservation/2074538/
With the third phase of Lok Sabha polls today, eight states have concluded polling. In Episode 1445 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the past performance of the BJP, Congress, and other prominent regional parties in important constituencies.
https://theprint.in/politics/prajwal-revanna-sex-abuse-case-gives-kumaraswamy-upper-hand-in-jds-family-power-struggle/2074173/
How has the sexual assault ‘scandal’ given Kumaraswamy an upper hand in JD(S)? Sharan Poovanna has more on this in #ThePrintAM
Satellite images reveal China constructing a road in the Shaksgam Valley of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, near the Siachen Glacier, posing security concerns for India. In episode 1444 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta discusses geopolitical ramifications of such a construction, why the government of India protested against it and what it means for the India-Pakistan-China trijunction across the Karakoram.----more----SINO-PAKISTAN “AGREEMENT" : https://www.claudearpi.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/1963-Agreement-GOI.pdf----more----Ramifications of the China-Pakistan Border Treaty Author(s): W. M. Dobell : https://www.jstor.org/stable/2754976----more----China – Pakistan Boundary: https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/LimitsinSeas/pdf/ibs085.pdf----more----SHAKSGAM EXPEDITION, 1937 BY E. E SHIPTON: https://www.alpinejournal.org.uk/Contents/Contents_1938_files/AJ50%2034-59%20Shipton%20Shaksgam%20Expedition.pdf
पश्चिम बंगाल में एक रैली में प्रधानमंत्री ने तृणमूल कांग्रेस पर राज्य में हिंदुओं के साथ ‘दोयम दर्जे के नागरिक’ जैसा व्यवहार करने का आरोप लगाया.
Closure report in Rohith Vemula case absolves then Secunderabad MP Bandaru Dattatreya, MLC N. Ramchander Rao & University of Hyderabad V-C Appa Rao, besides Union minister Smriti Irani & ABVP leaders.
Important questions arise as Congress declares Rahul Gandhi as its candidate for Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency, giving the family bastion Amethi a miss. In Episode 1442 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with Political Editor DK Singh and correspondents Shikha Salaria & Sanya Dhingra discuss implications of this move, the rise of Yogi Adityanath and what this means for heartland politics.
Ten states are going to polls in the third phase of General Elections 2024. Of these, inflation is a pain point in at least 5. What promises can parties make to ease this pain? Economist Radhika Pandey & Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #MacroSutra.----more----Read this week's MacroSutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/how-poll-bound-states-are-grappling-with-price-rise-a-factor-likely-to-impact-voter-sentiment/2066642/
The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/sco-is-not-an-anti-western-club-indias-presence-is-a-guarantee-against-it/2066317/
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/a-month-after-protesting-against-caste-census-congress-leader-anand-sharma-all-set-to-contest-his-first-lok-sabha-election/686207/
Shift in approach comes in response to setbacks faced after failing to open account in 2019 Lok Sabha & 2021 assembly elections. But change hasn't been easy in Bengal.
Hassan MP & NDA candidate Prajwal Revanna has flown out of country after obscene videos of him with different women surfaced. He was today suspended from JD(S). But the reactions of his uncle reveal fault lines in Deve Gowda's family. In Episode 1441 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the implications of the sleaze videos for JD(S) & their influence on Karnataka politics.
यह रेखांकित करते हुए कि किसी भी मुख्यमंत्री को ‘अनिश्चित अवधि’ के लिए अनुपस्थित नहीं रहना चाहिए, कोर्ट ने एमसीडी आयुक्त को किताबें खरीदने का निर्देश दिया, भले ही उनका बजट 5 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक हो और ‘लापरवाही’ के लिए दिल्ली सरकार की आलोचना की.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/why-hc-pulled-up-delhi-govt-over-delay-in-procuring-textbooks-real-issue-is-who-takes-credit/685603/
No mainstream political party in India has a disability cell. The only candidate with a disability across parties is BJP's Devendra Jhajharia.
The Washington Post suggested former R&AW chief Samant Goel approved alleged plot to kill Pannun & that Biden raised matter with Modi during visit to India last September.
The rise of Modi as a pre-eminent political personality marked the shifting of the largest tectonic plate in 2014. He is the first non-Dynasty leader to acquire this domineering stature, the only non-Brahmin and also the first never to have been in the Congress party. He could rule India on his own strength and definitely own his party as well. Watch #NationalInterest, originally published on 12 April, 2014, with the Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta where he predicted the rise of the national leader & its impact on national politics. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://theprint.in/subscribe/ » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8
We had no love for Iran in January when it was dropping missiles on Pakistan. Then I told you that Iran was just as bad for us as India, now I am telling you east or west, Iran is the best.
Tribal seat will see fight between former CM Madhu Koda’s wife Geeta Koda & JMM’s Joba Majhi. According to analysts, JMM is trying to turn the tables on BJP by targeting Kodas.
Ghani was expelled from party for criticising Modi’s Banswara speech. BJP functionaries say he was a dedicated party worker & one of party's trusted Muslim faces in Bikaner.
Modi’s approach to this election, despite the odds favouring him so heavily, is intriguing. He’s setting it up in terms of fears of the Congress returning to power. A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. Watch this week's National Interest with Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/frontrunner-is-letting-challenger-define-this-poll-campaign-modi-still-hasnt-found-a-central-theme/2058957/----more----Read Amogh Rohmetra's article here: https://theprint.in/elections/whats-the-nari-shakti-in-2024-polls-bjp-has-1-in-6-women-candidates-congress-1-in-7/2057895/
भाजपा और कांग्रेस दोनों ने महिलाओं को कम संख्या में टिकट दिया है. बिहार में किसी भी पार्टी ने एक भी महिला को उम्मीदवार नहीं बनाया.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/women-power-condition-in-2024-elections-bjp-gave-tickets-to-1-out-of-6-women-congress-gave-tickets-to-1-out-of-7-women/684730/
Gold is suddenly in high demand, not just among households, but also central banks across the world. Why is this, and what does this mean for the price of gold? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explore in #MacroSutra.
कई साल बाद पहली बार चरण सिंह के परिवार से कोई भी पारंपरिक लोकसभा सीट बागपत से चुनाव नहीं लड़ रहा है. रालोद के बीजेपी के साथ गठबंधन से यहां के मुसलमान खुद को ‘ठगा’ हुए महसूस कर रहे हैं.
From singer-politician Hans Raj Hans to Patiala MP Preneet Kaur, BJP candidates are facing protests from farmers over MSP issue & death of 4 farmers, allegedly run over by minister's son.
Gyalson was announced as BJP candidate as sitting MP Namgyal was dropped after he became unpopular among Ladakhis for 'not standing up for the region'.
People in Tamil Nadu and Kerala are looking for a third alternative. BJP can fill the slot in 2024 polls but there are seven impediments to it, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
अग्निपथ योजना के तहत नौकरी की गारंटी में कमी के चलते दाखिलों में भी गिरावट आ रही है और झुंझुनू में सेना के उम्मीदवारों के कई कोचिंग सेंटर बंद होने की कगार पर आ चुके हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/no-bride-for-firefighters-reasons-for-avoiding-defense-coaching-in-the-city-of-martyrs-of-rajasthan/683956/
कांग्रेस के हुबली धारवाड़ नगर निगम के पार्षद निरंजन हीरेमठ की बेटी नेहा की हुबली के बीवीबी कॉलेज में फयाज खोंडुनाईक ने चाकू मारकर हत्या कर दी.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/neha-hiremaths-case-heats-up-in-karnataka-accuseds-mother-denies-love-jihad/683573/
If successful, FPO is expected to not only increase company’s competitiveness & slow its ongoing loss of market share, but also to significantly reduce risk of a duopoly in the industry.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/why-sector-analysts-govt-officials-even-airtel-chairman-are-cheering-on-vodafone-ideas-fpo/2050154/
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/river-full-of-crocodiles-jungle-missing-phone-network-what-is-the-condition-of-villages-of-up-on-india-nepal-border/683526/
इस बार हमारे राजनीतिक भूगोल के बड़े हिस्से में चुनावी मुक़ाबले का नतीजा भले साफ नजर आ रहा हो, मगर कुछ हिस्से में यह मुक़ाबला 2019 के मुक़ाबले से भी ज्यादा तीखा है
दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री केजरीवाल की गिरफ्तारी के बाद AAP अपने ‘जेल से जवाब’ अभियान के जरिए से शहर में धारणा की लड़ाई जीतने की कोशिश कर रही है, जबकि भाजपा का कहना है कि अदालतों ने उन्हें ज़मानत देने से इनकार किया है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sympathy-wave-or-seeds-of-doubt-kejriwals-arrest-dominates-aap-vs-bjp-showdown-in-delhi/683217/
Resentment against some BJD leaders, but no dent on Naveen babu's image in Odisha. 'He is like our God'
The IMF, ADB and World Bank have all upgraded India’s growth, soon after their earlier projections. What has changed their minds? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explain in #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/india-set-to-grow-faster-than-expected-but-geopolitical-tensions-inflation-global-debt-loom/2046925/
मार्च में पार्टी में लौटे उधमपुर-डोडा से कांग्रेस के उम्मीदवार चौधरी लाल सिंह ने कहा, अनुच्छेद 370 को निरस्त करने से जम्मू-कश्मीर में केवल समस्याएं बढ़ीं और नई समस्याएं पैदा हुईं.----more----#ThePrintSuprabhat में अमोघ रोहमेत्रा की रिपोर्ट: ‘डोगरा की पहचान दूसरों से कम है?’ कांग्रेस उम्मीदवार लाल सिंह ने जम्मू के लिए की अनुच्छेद 371 की वकालत
सुनिए अलमिना खातून @almink05 से
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/dogra-identity-is-less-than-others-congress-candidate-lal-singh-advocated-article-371-for-jammu/682733/
Only 1,016 of 13 lakh aspirants who appeared for UPSC in 2023 qualified for civil services. In Episode 1435 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores why so few make the cut & the wider debate around much-needed reforms to the system.
2014 में भी, भाजपा के घोषणापत्र में गोरखालैंड की मांग का कोई जिक्र नहीं था, लेकिन बाद में पार्टी ने मुद्दे के समाधान के लिए इसमें एक भाग जोड़ा. बीजेपी के दार्जिलिंग सांसद का कहना है कि समाधान पर गृह मंत्रालय में 'बातचीत जारी' है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/not-including-gorkhaland-issue-in-bjps-manifesto-can-create-problems-for-bjp/682407/
Important questions arise on Punjab/Sikh politics as the number of “observant” Sikhs qualified to vote in SGPC elections halves. In Episode 1434 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the implications, shrinking Sikh religious politics, opening a wide vacuum in Punjab.----more----https://theprint.in/statedraft/sehajdhari-sikhs-push-for-sgpc-voting-rights-ahead-of-ls-polls-hopeful-as-sad-bjp-no-longer-allies/2039341/----more----https://theprint.in/india/declining-faith-or-trust-deficit-sgpcs-electoral-roll-declines-by-50-since-2011/2030339/
Benjamin Netanyahu will likely take even more erratic actions against Iran, especially now that he is more isolated than before and finds himself on the losing side of everything.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/irans-response-to-israels-attack-is-a-turning-point-in-history-will-netanyahu-fold/2043084/
Iran's drone and missile assault against Israel on Saturday has shifted the established rules of engagement between the two nations. In Episode 1433 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the Israel-Iran conflict, Israel’s remarkable array of anti- missile defense technologies.----more----https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2024-04-15/ty-article/.premium/arab-states-[…]an-israeli-counterstrike/0000018e-e0df-d4da-a18f-ecfffe8e0000----more----https://x.com/fareedzakaria/status/1779534847586820243?s=12----more----https://www.twz.com/all-the-layers-of-israels-vaunted-integrated-air-defense-system
Government data shows MNCs have favourite states when it comes to where to invest. Auto companies especially look for specific advantages that some states have & concentrate on those.
44 years later, as the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it is fascinating to debate how true it looks to that original proposition: a party with a difference. How might it look when it turns 50, six years from now? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta
Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/44-years-on-two-things-that-have-changed-in-modis-bjp-and-one-that-hasnt/2038782/
In a series of protests led by environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakhis are protesting against BJP policies since they lost their grazing areas to Chinese incursions and Indian corporations. In Episode 1432 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj discusses the key issues surrounding the Ladakh agitation, environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk's demands and why the UT is protesting.
As the general elections approach, it’s timely to look at how optimistic the Indian public is feeling about its economic situation. Economist Radhika Pnadey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan look at a range of indicators to measure the mood of the nation, in #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/in-india-households-optimistic-about-state-of-economy-despite-rising-debt-expect-inflation-to-ease/2036788/
PM Justin Trudeau, appearing before public inquiry on foreign interference in Canadian elections, denied that interference by Chinese officials cost Conservative Party any seats.
एनआईए ने हालांकि, आरोपों से इनकार किया और कहा कि अधिकारियों पर भीड़ द्वारा हमला किया गया और एक को मामूली चोट आई. इस बीच, बंगाल पुलिस का कहना है कि एनआईए ने ‘इस तरह की छापेमारी के लिए मदद का कोई मौका नहीं दिया.’----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/nia-caught-tmc-worker-in-bhupatinagar-blast-case-son-said-kicked-his-father/681330/
Amid Kerala's multi-party, multi-faith politics, BJP is trying to ground its image as the number 2 party and weaken the Congress led UDF. In Episode 1431 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the politics of Kerala, its religious demographics & why BJP is cashing in on the Muslim-Christian politics.----more----Read Fatima Khan article here: https://theprint.in/politics/not-cows-to-be-milked-muslims-in-bengal-kerala-assam-are-now-assertive-want-recognition/635205/----more----https://theprint.in/politics/not-cows-to-be-milked-muslims-in-bengal-kerala-assam-are-now-assertive-want-recognition/635205/----more----The Syro-Malabar Church-run 'Deepika' daily has written a stinging editorial on 11 April 2024 against the BJP over Manipur. Link here: https://www.deepika.com/Editorial.aspx?Newscode=701297
दिप्रिंट को दिए एक इंटरव्यू में कुमार ने कहा कि किसी विशेष समुदाय को निशाना नहीं बनाया जा रहा है. वे यूपी में बेहतर कानून-व्यवस्था की स्थिति के लिए विदेशी निवेश बढ़ने का भी श्रेय देते हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/not-given-arms-for-decoration-up-dgp-prashant-kumar-on-encounter-killings-in-state/680990/
PM Modi is in Tamil Nadu for the 7th time this year, ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. In Episode 1430 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the intricacies of Tamil Nadu politics and what PM Modi is seeking in the state.----more----Read Prabhakar Thamilarasu article here: https://theprint.in/politics/pm-gears-up-for-7th-visit-to-tn-this-year-targets-6-seats-heres-a-look-at-bjps-gameplan-in-state/2030031/----more----https://theprint.in/politics/bjp-bid-to-carve-out-space-in-tn-hits-unlikely-roadblock-a-dmk-aiadmk-ploy-to-keep-outsider-out/2027731/
Tarkhanwala Dera is located on the right bank of Ghaggar in Anupgarh tehsil of Sri Ganganagar district in Rajasthan. It was strategically located along the trade route toward Harappan in the north and Mohenjo-daro in the west. Today the site remains destroyed, despite being protected by the central government. Watch Columnist & Archaeologist Disha Ahluwalia explain in #ThePrintVideo. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/tarkhanwala-dera-excavations-revealed-unique-harappan-settlement-but-it-was-left-to-die/2032148/
टिकट वितरण को लेकर कर्नाटक में कम से कम नौ सीटों पर असंतोष पैदा हो गया है. हालांकि, भाजपा के केंद्रीय नेतृत्व ने असंतुष्ट नेताओं को दो विकल्प दिए हैं - जैसा कहा जाए वैसा करो या दुष्परिणाम भुगतो----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/amit-shahs-strict-message-amid-rebellion-in-karnataka-bjp-follow-modis-rules-or-face-consequences/680631/
Nearly a week after National Congress fielded its candidates for the upcoming elections, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) fielded candidates for all three of the Kashmir Valley seats due to lack of consensus with the INDIA bloc. In Episode 268 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on Sep 17, 2019, Shekhar Gupta delved into the politics of Kashmir and the shifts and the changes through the years.
The Indian Medical Association and other allopathic doctors have no moral basis to cast aspersions on Ayurveda or AYUSH companies.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/dont-let-just-ramdevs-patanjali-take-the-fall-allopathy-isnt-immune-to-misleading-ads/2032988/
Genome sequencing from a patient in Texas showed that the flu was caused by the highly pathogenic avian influenza A. Experts say it’s too soon to make predictions but advise caution.----more----https://theprint.in/health/bird-flu-outbreak-in-the-us-what-is-h5n1-avian-influenza-should-india-be-concerned/2033077/
Denial of tickets to politically entrenched MPs, lightweights as CMs, ministers and in key party positions, promotion of select detractors-- battle of succession in BJP has begun, ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
शांभवी चौधरी लोक जनशक्ति पार्टी (आरवी) या एनडीए की उम्मीदवार बनकर आरक्षित सीट से चुनाव लड़ेंगी. इस बीच, सनी हज़ारी कांग्रेस में शामिल हो गए हैं, लेकिन पार्टी ने अभी तक अपने उम्मीदवार की घोषणा नहीं की है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/children-of-two-confidants-of-bihar-cm-may-face-each-other-in-samastipur-lok-sabha-seat/680410/
In order to determine the 'true nature' of the Bhojshala complex in Dhar, MP, ASI is conducting a survey after petitions were filed to ascertain if it is a temple or a mosque. In Episode 1429 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the history of the monument & why there are contesting claims around it.
Researchers have often wondered what leads to left-handedness, an enduring question through human history, with sinister implications. Latest findings in biology might explain some links. ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Apply to ThePrint School of Journalism now: https://school.theprint.in/
Nine-judge bench of Supreme Court’, including Justice Nagarathna, is delving into complexities of industrial alcohol regulation — a matter her father, then CJI, ruled on in 1989.
Long, before a group of Islamic State-linked terrorists began their killing at the Crocus Theatre in Moscow, jihad in Central Asia and the Caucuses, was stoked by a cynical geopolitical competition involving the Nazi Führer Adolf Hitler, the Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and the CIA. Even today, the mistrust and bitterness of this Cold War game undermines hopes of building a consensus against Islamist terror.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/who-led-islamic-state-terrorists-to-moscow-hitler-stalin-cia-all-helped-pave-the-road/2021511/
India’s principal opposition party Congress today released its parliamentary election manifesto for 2024. In episode 1428 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses key shifts and changes in the manifesto, how it differs from the previous ones and why it signals Congress' shift back to the centre.
Dravidian parties keeping BJP out of Lok Sabha election rhetoric after realising BJP is eyeing state election, say political analysts. Since 1967, either DMK or AIADMK has ruled state.
With the end of the financial year 2023-24, it’s a good time to see how the economy has done over the year. Spanning a range of indicators, Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan bring you the latest report card of the economy in #MacroSutra
The US should stop marking red lines and draw a longer line of cooperative framework.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/eric-garcettis-red-line-remark-is-unreasonable-exposes-us-double-standards-on-security/2028502/
'Ever since independence, Indian policy on its maritime border with Sri Lanka has been driven by the need to protect the interests of ethnic Tamils in that country, and keep foreign powers out of the Indian Ocean. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s use of Katchatheevu island as an election-time tool threatens to undermine India’s bigger strategic objectives', says Contributing Editor Praveen Swami in #ThePrint #SecurityCode
जेल अधिकारियों ने बताया कि हालांकि, दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री टहलने के लिए अपने सेल से बाहर निकल सकते हैं, लेकिन वे अन्य कैदियों से बात नहीं कर सकते. इसलिए जब भी वे बाहर निकलते हैं तो आंगन का एक हिस्सा साफ हो जाता है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/sweeping-the-floor-in-jail-watching-movies-reading-books-how-kejriwal-is-spending-his-days-in-tihar/679067/
https://theprint.in/politics/why-tejasvi-surya-is-not-in-bjps-list-of-lok-sabha-star-campaigners-2nd-time-after-karnataka-polls/2027195/
The union government is vigorously promoting three corridors: The Chennai-Vladivostok route to the east, the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) in the west leading to the trilateral highway in South East Asia, and the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative through the Arabian Peninsula. In episode 1427 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta along with ThePrint's foreign affairs correspondents, Pia Krishnankutty and Keshav Padmanabhan, discusses key points of each of these corridors, the shift in geopolitics, the individual challenges and why India is at the centre of all of it.
Future Gaming's electoral bond contributions accounted for 77.5 percent of the DMK's total donations. His proximity to DMK is believed to have led to Jayalalithaa banning lottery in 2003.
भाजपा को उम्मीद है कि डॉक्टर और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता अर्चना पाटिल के आने से उसे कांग्रेस के गढ़ लातूर में अपनी पहुंच बढ़ाने में मदद मिलेगी और निर्वाचन क्षेत्र में उसके उम्मीदवार सुधाकर श्रंगारे को मदद मिलेगी.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/no-faith-in-congress-state-leadership-why-shivraj-patils-daughter-in-law-archana-joined-bjp/678684/
The row over Katchatheevu island has put the spotlight back on India's exclusive economic zones. In episode 1426 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses India-Sri Lanka maritime boundaries and exclusive economic zones amid the row around sovereignty of Katchatheevu row.
New Delhi has been actively pushing Act East policy. A majority don't consider it as strategically influential power for ASEAN in 2024, finds Singapore's ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
Modi’s personal rapport with both Biden & Trump and bipartisan endorsement of current state of bilateral ties, will further ensure the continuity of this “strategic partnership”.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/what-a-trump-victory-in-november-could-mean-for-india/2025739/
https://hindi.theprint.in/report/how-hitler-stalin-cia-everyone-prepared-the-way-for-islamic-state-terrorists-to-reach-moscow/678136/
28% of defectors have been fielded by the BJP for the General Elections. In episode 1425 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why, who these defectors are and why the BJP is choosing winnability over ideology.
India, via IMEC, looks to create new route to Europe to access gas in Eastern Mediterranean & provide Southeast Asian countries an alternative partner to China to access Atlantic Ocean.
CPI Rajya Sabha MP and Kerala State Secretary holds forth on his candidate Pannyan Raveendran’s chances in Thiruvananthapuram and sizes up the opposing candidates in Shashi Tharoor and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. In this #ThePrintInterview with Anand Kochukudy, Viswam also clears the air on the INDIA bloc contesting against itself in Kerala and exudes hope on the reunification of Left parties in future.
For once, BJP and its rivals like TMC, DMK & BRS aren't attacking each other over electoral bonds. ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explains the reasons for this in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Data from Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India shows time taken to come up with a resolution plan is 2.5 times what it was 4 yrs ago. Recoveries are only about 1/3 of claim amounts.
A political row has broken out over the Katchatheevu island which India recognised as Sri Lankan territory in 1974. In episode 1424 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the history of the island, the numerous maritime acts over it between neighbours India and Sri Lanka, the conflicts around it and why the BJP has now made it a poll issue in Tamil Nadu.
The three-time Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor says he is confident of his return as an MP despite multiple challenges. In episode of #ThePrint UnInterrupted with Anand Kochukudy.Tharoor holds forth on being the longest serving MP from Thiruvananthapuram, rates his opponents, on why he thinks the BJP is losing the national elections, his achievements and performance in parliament, his equation with the coastal community and a lot more
The corridors, viewed by Modi govt as critical for India's fast-paced economic growth & strategic alliances, will see multiple countries in action, some of whom are seen as adversaries.
भाजपा की पहली सूची में 3 दलबदलू शामिल हैं — पूर्व कांग्रेस नेता रवनीत सिंह बिट्टू और परनीत कौर और पूर्व आप सांसद सुशील रिंकू. पार्टी ने गायक हंस राज हंस को भी फरीदकोट से मैदान में उतारा है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/ex-diplomat-a-singer-three-defectors-who-are-bjps-candidates-in-punjab/677535/
Twenty-five years ago, Abdul Aziz left his home in the sweltering back-streets of Hyderabad, to being a jihadist career which led him through battlefields in Afghanistan, Bosnia and Chechnya. His story helps illuminates the deep links between Central Asia terrorists and Indian Islamists. As the Islamic State rises again, the networks in Central Asia could again inspire terrorists in India, too.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/moscow-attack-should-raise-alarm-in-india-central-asian-jihadi-networks-inspire-crime-here/2013904/
The judiciary, the thought is, is under perilous threat. If so, is it so serious the court would need the executive’s support? That would be some turnaround from the scene 50 years ago when it was fighting Indira Gandhi’s executive. Watch this week National Interest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/modi-600-lawyers-unite-to-protect-judiciary-but-whos-threatening-it-read-between-the-lines/2020529/
With scheme ending on 31 March, states and UTs have been asked to expedite work. Laggards include Andhra Pradesh and some northeastern states.
Mining baron has returned to BJP fold after a year. Once a powerful cabinet minister, he continues to hold much sway over Ballari, one of Karnataka's most back backward regions.
Japan’s central bank recently moved back to positive interest rates after 17 years. The US & EU are debating rate cuts. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss the implications in #MacroSutra
‘A day after Ranaut was declared the BJP candidate for the Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh – a move that’s surprising only to those who haven’t watched a Ranaut film since 2019 – an unsavoury post circulated on social media. As a master of using controversy to stay relevant, it’s unsurprising that Kangana Ranaut’s political debut should be anything other than contentious. Sometimes, taking the moral high ground absolutely sucks, especially when we are required to side with those we profoundly disagree with. And this is where I find myself – reluctantly – concurring with her’, journalist and former editor of Arré, Karanjeet Kaur explains why she is concurring with Kangana Ranaut.----more----Read Karanjeet Kaur's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/im-not-happy-defending-kangana-ranaut-but-i-will-then-ill-move-to-fighting-her-on-real-things/2016763/
बीजेपी सांसद को ‘असंसदीय’ टिप्पणी के लिए पार्टी ने कारण बताओ नोटिस दिया है. घोष का कहना है कि उन्होंने सीएम ममता की राजनीतिक टिप्पणियों का जवाब दिया और उन्हें ‘खेद’ है कि पार्टी ने इसे ‘असंवैधानिक’ पाया.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mamata-should-decide-who-is-her-father-party-gives-show-cause-notice-on-bjp-mp-dilip-ghoshs-remarks/676232/
Sometimes, taking the moral high ground absolutely sucks, especially when we are required to side with those we profoundly disagree with.
During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/third-parties-have-no-right-to-interfere-says-china-on-india-backing-philippines/2016681/
भाजपा कार्यकर्ता और नेता 2021 में अपनी पार्टी में पूर्व-टीएमसी नेताओं-अपने कट्टर शत्रुओं के लिए काम करने के लिए मजबूर होने के बाद निराश हो गए. इसके चलते हिंसक विरोध प्रदर्शन भी हुआ.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bjp-should-not-fight-bjp-in-west-bengal-mistakes-of-2021-can-be-repeated-in-2024/675837/
Most sacked from education department — 13 from schools & 8 from universities. DSP-rank officers among 11 fired from J&K Police, 3 senior doctors among 6 fired from health services.
With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.
Modi govt had launched Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme in July 2020 during the pandemic, when there was a massive exodus of migrant workers from cities.
Besides charging interim body of 'serious mismanagement', senior advocate claims there is lack of transparency & procedural impropriety in functioning of India's football body.
Like the British colonial police force, modern India’s intelligence services operate with no legal regulation or democratic oversight. That has led to a succession of scandals over the years, with India’s spies standing accused of illegal espionage conducted at the behest of the political leadership. This is a real threat to democracy, which the country needs to address.
आम आदमी पार्टी ने अरविंद केजरीवाल के खिलाफ सभी आरोपों को खारिज कर दिया है और दावा किया है कि दो साल की जांच के बावजूद ईडी को मामले में कोई सबूत नहीं मिला है.
केजरीवाल और उनकी पार्टी जिस ‘आइडिया’ के बूते उभरी थी वह भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ बेरोकटोक लड़ाई का था. इसीलिए मोदी सरकार ने उन पर, उनकी पार्टी तथा सरकार पर भ्रष्टाचार की कालिख पोती है----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bjp-is-fighting-the-battle-of-tomorrow-not-today-kejriwals-arrest-is-proof-of-this/675114/
The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/for-bjp-kejriwal-is-an-idea-whose-time-has-come-to-be-destroyed/2012239/
For centuries, poverty-hit coastal communities like the famous Malabar Kunnavar turned to preyed on maritime trade in the Indian ocean. Even though a multinational naval fleet has fought Somali pirates, the problem has resurfaced time and again. To end it, India and the world will have to fix the deep economic distress and political crisis that beset Somalia.
Who will step into Arvind Kejriwal’s shoes to look after governance in Delhi? In Episode 1419 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a ‘key risk man’ moment for the AAP and why the party’s handling of this crisis will set a precedent for years to come, while also looking at the leaders who could take charge in Kejriwal’s absence.
After months of contraction, Indian exports have moved back to growth, and February in particular saw a very strong performance. What is driving this turnaround? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan answer in #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/merchandise-services-exports-soar-trade-deficit-shrinks-how-indias-exports-have-rebounded/2009678/
Read Sampurna Panigrahi's article on India's new petroleum market here : https://theprint.in/economy/as-geopolitics-economic-woes-slow-petroleum-exports-to-us-eu-india-finds-new-markets-in-asia-africa/1987139/
'Furore over Zomato’s decision to introduce a 'Pure Veg Mode' with a dedicated fleet service dressed differently is no surprise. All this ‘pure veg’ stuff is, sadly enough, a sign of the times', says author and columnist Vir Sanghvi. Watch him explain how and why, food which has the potential to become a global example of India's soft power, has become too politicised. #SharpEdge
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/indian-food-is-our-soft-power-abroad-sadly-it-has-become-too-politicised-these-days/2009243/
He may be an icon of aggressive Hindutva, but Modi had earlier emerged as the first BJP leader ever to defy the moral and political authority of the RSS. He has not deferred to them. Be it 2007 Gujarat elections or 2024 General elections, Modi's win will see the rise of a new politics. Watch #NationalInterest, originally published on 22 December, 2007 , with the Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read 'If Modi wins on Sunday' Shekhar Gupta's article here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/if-modi-wins-on-sunday-2-2/544291/----more----Read 'The Modi magnifier' Shekhar Gupta's article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/the-modi-magnifier-2/9163/
Pakistani military’s India-centric cadet and defense colleges are echo chambers that do not intellectually equip officers for combating the enemy within.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/pakistan-doesnt-need-a-grand-military-parade-on-borrowed-money-this-isnt-nation-building/2009472/
After 4 yrs of negotiations on investment modalities, local reports suggest Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha will sign agreement on his China visit & a draft is almost ready.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/nepal-to-sign-bri-implementation-plan-with-china-foreign-minister-likely-to-visit-beijing-next-week/2009392/
Union minister Shobha Karandlaje suggested Tuesday that those responsible for the blast at Bengaluru’s Rameshwaram Cafe on 1 March were ‘trained’ in Tamil Nadu.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/union-minister-karandlaje-faces-ec-rap-for-creating-enmity-between-kannadigas-tamilians/2009074/
Ahead of General Elections 2024, in Episode 1418 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the 'terminal decline' of 3 state parties across the country-- the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh, Bharat Rashtra Samiti in Telangana and Shiromani Akali Dal in Punjab & its ripple effect on national politics.
Sita, a 3-time MLA who was JMM general secy, had been vocal critic of brother-in-law Hemant Soren’s govt. In resignation letter to Shibu Soren, she said she & her family were sidelined.
पटना हमेशा से थिएटर का पावर हाउस रहा है. अब पटना नगर निगम की बदौलत शहर को पहला सरकारी ड्रामा स्कूल मिलने जा रहा है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/bihar-boasts-of-manoj-bajpayee-pankaj-tripathi-now-itll-get-nsd-style-drama-school-too/673821/
Election Commission (ECI) published a list of donors who purchased electoral bonds and political parties that redeemed them. The Supreme Court has now directed State Bank of India to ensure 'complete disclosure' of electoral bonds data, including their alpha-numeric codes by 21 March. In Episode 1417 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses with TCA Sharad Raghavan and Apoorva Mandhani what the data reveals and what it doesn't.----more----
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been re-elected to office for an unprecedented fifth term. In Episode 1416 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses Russia's one-sided elections, what drives Putin's success, his brand of 'nationalist capitalism' and why he remains undefeated and popular, despite his policies.----more----https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/02/24/how-many-russian-soldiers-have-died-in-ukraine----more----https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/10/russias-economy-once-again-defies-the-doomsayers----more----https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/26/world/europe/vladimir-putin-russia.html
भारतीय मुसलमान होने के नाते, हम भाग्यशाली हैं कि हमें ऐसे उत्पीड़न का सामना नहीं करना पड़ेगा जो हमें अपने देश से भागने के लिए मज़बूर करेगा, लेकिन हमें अपने पड़ोस में कम भाग्यशाली हिंदू और अन्य अल्पसंख्यकों पर विचार करना चाहिए.
भाजपा की सीएए वाली सियासी चाल बहुत कारगर नहीं रही क्योंकि इससे जिन लोगों को लाभ मिलता उन्हें पहले से मौजूद कानून के तहत भी आसानी से शामिल किया जा सकता है और नए प्रवासियों को अलग-थलग रखा जा सकता है.
For BJP, CAA was strategic move that did not quite work out because those it would benefit could’ve been accommodated under existing laws, and new entrants would remain excluded.https://theprint.in/national-interest/caa-comes-not-with-a-bang-but-with-a-whimper-without-nrc-it-will-fade-into-academic-debate/2002850/
Little reason exists to think MIRVs will give China—or India—the strategic security they crave.https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/agni-5-a-technological-feat-for-india-but-is-it-also-a-sign-of-a-dangerous-nuclear-arms-race/1999040/
बीजेपी तबादलों को ‘नियमित प्रक्रिया’ बताती है, लेकिन कुछ लोगों का मानना है कि मुख्यमंत्री पर प्रदर्शन करने और अपनी टीम बनाने का ‘दबाव’ है. जानकारी मिली है कि सीएमओ ने पीएमओ को अवगत कराने के लिए पिछले 3 महीनों में हुए सभी तबादलों की सूची मांगी है.
Eighty years before Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised a Naya Kashmir, the National Conference released a manifesto using the same words, with the same promises. But instead of ushering in an earthly paradise, Naya Kashmir ushered in an authoritarian and corrupt state. That empowered secessionism and jihadism. To rebuild its legitimacy, New Delhi needs to ensure genuine democracy.
The tax authorities should also investigate the extent of the use of ‘shell companies’ by corporations and political parties to indulge in corrupt practices.
The budgets of three big states — UP, Punjab, & Bihar — show that each is struggling in its own way and to varying degrees. At the core of it is their dependence on the Centre, Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explain in #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/shortfall-in-central-grants-to-poor-quality-of-expenditure-what-budgets-of-bihar-punjab-up-show/2000958/
US State Dept Friday said it would 'closely monitor' implementation of Citizenship (Amendment) Act. MEA says India's well wishers should 'welcome' intent with which step has been taken.
As India moves closer to 18th Lok Sabha Elections, Author and Former IAS officer takes delves deep in the transformation of Indian Democracy between 3rd and 5th Lok Sabha elections.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-indian-democracy-transformed-between-3rd-and-5th-lok-sabha-elections/1989991/
'The CAA has two agendas, one open and humanitarian, the other less open but equally important', says author and columnist Vir Sanghvi in this week's ThePrint #SharpEdge. He adds, 'Not only is CAA discriminatory, but it is 'meant' to be discriminatory. If the government broadens its scope to include Muslims, then the Act becomes politically unpopular and, therefore, pointless.'
ED alleges BRS chief KCR's daughter Kavitha was part of ‘south group’ that paid Rs 100 cr bribe to AAP which it used for Goa campaign. She earlier skipped several summonses by agency.----more----https://theprint.in/india/ed-arrests-kcrs-daughter-kavitha-in-delhi-excise-case-to-bring-her-to-delhi-for-questioning/2002530/
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) gives go-ahead to development of indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter. In episode 1415 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Defence Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss what the AMCA project entails and how it will give India an edge over China and Pakistan.
In its list of 20 candidates for the state, BJP also repeated most of the incumbents. Its seat-sharing negotiations with Shinde-led Shiv Sena & Ajit Pawar-led NCP are almost finalised.
जामिया मिलिया इस्लामिया में स्टूडेंट्स विवादास्पद कानून के लागू होने के खिलाफ अपना आंदोलन आगे ले जाने की बात कर रहे हैं. सरकार की घोषणा के बाद से कैंपस में भारी पुलिस और अर्धसैनिक बल तैनात है.
Curtailment of assemblies’ tenure, common electoral roll — Kovind panel’s plan for simultaneous polls----more----
https://theprint.in/india/curtailment-of-assemblies-tenure-common-electoral-roll-kovind-panels-plan-for-simultaneous-polls/2000457/
BJP split with its ally JJP in Haryana on Tuesday and Manohar Lal Khattar subsequently resigned. In episode 1414 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the rise and fall of Haryana's 'fascinating' dynasty politics and how BJP made way into it.
Bombay HC refused to stay setting up of fact check unit under amended IT rules after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said only online content on central government business to be checked.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/amended-it-rules-wont-muzzle-political-views-hc-ruling-on-fact-check-unit-relies-on-centres-stance/1998162/
Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices 2024, which replaces a 2015 code, remains voluntary, with its implementation watched by ethics panel constituted by pharma associations.----more----https://theprint.in/health/no-conferences-in-foreign-locales-no-gifts-or-hospitality-govts-new-marketing-code-for-drugmakers/1998909/
England's batters have been hiding their failures under the pretext of Bazball. This classic case of escapism has now been exposed by India's 4-1 victory in the Test series.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-cricket-did-a-great-favour-to-england-by-puncturing-bazball-stop-indulging-mediocrity/1998518/
बृजेंद्र सिंह ‘संगतता के मुद्दों’ और विचारों में मतभेदों के बारे में बात करते हैं जिसने उन्हें भाजपा में असहज बना दिया, भारत जोड़ो यात्रा के दौरान राहुल गांधी के परिवर्तन की प्रशंसा की.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/hisar-mp-brijendra-singh-who-left-bjp-and-joined-congress-said-my-father-and-i-were-like-outsiders-in-bjp/671646/
LS polls round the corner, CEC Rajiv Kumar now sole member of EC after Arun Goel resigned. SC had upheld constitutionality of single-member commission in TN Seshan & SS Dhanoa cases.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/two-heads-better-than-one-what-sc-had-said-about-single-member-election-commission/1997158/
In 39-page document, MHA explains process for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan on how to obtain citizenship through naturalisation or registration.----more----https://theprint.in/india/proof-of-nationality-date-of-entry-to-india-whats-required-for-citizenship-under-caa-rules/1997091/
The Agni-V MIRV missile, developed by DRDO, took its 1st flight on 11 March. In episode 1413 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the journey of missile development in India over the years and explains where nuclear deterrents figure in the picture.
Modi-Shah turning from friends into frenemies may disappoint Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy but he has bigger problems to deal with in coming elections, ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of Politically Correct----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/terrorist-traitor-namak-haram-why-bjp-is-befriending-tdps-naidu-even-after-insults-to-modi/1996051/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the ruling BJP have been making outreach to the Pasmanda Muslims from UP to Kashmir. Prime Minister reportedly asked party workers reports, to meet Pasmanda Muslims, the Bohra community, Muslim professionals, and educated Muslims without expecting votes in return. This comes after Modi’s similar appeal to BJP cadres in the July 2022 Hyderabad national executive — to make an outreach to the deprived sections in the minority communities. Columnist Amana Begum Ansari explains in this week's column.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/up-to-kashmir-pm-modi-is-addressing-pasmanda-muslims-the-way-weve-never-been-before/1992735/
मल्लिकार्जुन खरगे और राहुल गांधी ने युवाओं के लिए नौकरी की गारंटी की घोषणा करके सत्ताधारी बीजेपी की राह मुश्किल कर दी है. बीजेपी को अब इससे बेहतर पेशकश करनी होगी. इस कश्मकश में चाहे जो भी जीते, लेकिन रोजगार के सवाल पर राजनीति हो ये अच्छा है.
SC cracks down on SBI plea for more time, directs it to disclose electoral bond details tomorrow----more----
https://theprint.in/india/sc-cracks-down-on-sbi-plea-for-more-time-directs-it-to-disclose-electoral-bond-details-tomorrow/1996036/
A five-judge Supreme Court bench on Monday dismissed SBI’s plea seeking more time to disclose details of those who bought its controversial electoral bonds to fund political parties. In episode 1412 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the SC ruling, SBI's extension plea, and why greater transparency in electoral bonds' details is a win for the voters.
For the Supreme Court to bless the SBI’s plea for an extension in electoral bonds case until 30 June would tantamount to stamping on the spirit of democracy while performing its rituals.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/dear-cji-indian-voters-ability-to-make-an-informed-choice-in-2024-elections-is-in-your-hand/1995701/
With Arun Goel’s sudden resignation weeks ahead of Lok Sabha polls, three-member top body within the Election Commission now comprises only CEC Rajiv Kumar.
पीएम मोदी ने चुनावों का ज़िक्र नहीं किया, लेकिन उन्होंने बड़े पैमाने पर मुस्लिम समुदाय तक पहुंच बनाई और हज़रतबल परियोजना के उद्घाटन के जरिए विश्व को एक संकेत भेजा.
Leaders with ‘mileage’ believe they can overcome age and vintage. Think Xi, Biden, Trump, going ahead Erdoğan & Putin and now, we have sufficient evidence to say, Narendra Modi.
‘माइलेज’ वाले नेता मानते हैं कि वे उम्र आदि की सीमाओं से ऊपर हैं, मसलन शी जिनपिंग, बाइडन, ट्रंप, एर्दोगन या पुतिन को ही देख लीजिए. तो फिर मोदी 75 की उम्र के बाद भी प्रधानमंत्री क्यों नहीं बने रह सकते?
https://theprint.in/opinion/those-of-indian-descent-are-part-of-the-american-dream-attacks-on-them-must-be-taken-seriously/1978925/
Reasi native fled to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after facing heat. Became active again after abrogation of Article 370 & faces charge sheet for grenade attack on a BJP leader.
But, a BJP leader contends that tie-up will give space to Congress for growing as opposition. Adds that by not joining hands, party can get a shot to form govt in Odisha in future.
The latest household consumption expenditure survey has yielded several interesting insights on how consumption patterns have changed over the last 11 years, how rural-urban inequality has fallen, and which states are leading consumption growth.
Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explore the data in #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/lower-on-food-higher-on-conveyance-durables-how-consumption-patterns-changed-in-past-decade/1991907/
The killings of Indian mercenaries on the frontlines of the Ukraine-Russia war has provoked concern in India. But Indian mercenaries have served in foreign battlefields for generations. In the nineteenth century, Bengal’s Suresh Biswas even fought with distinction in Brazil. Instead of turning a blind eye to the problem, India should join the world in legalising and regulating the operations of private military contractors.
कुछ लोगों का मानना है कि इससे कलकत्ता हाई कोर्ट की छवि पर असर पड़ेगा और सत्तारूढ़ टीएमसी के खिलाफ उनके आदेशों को राजनीति से प्रेरित करार दिया जा सकता है. इस बीच, टीएमसी पहले ही ठीक यही आरोप लगाते हुए बयान दे चुकी है.
Bangre made news last year for her legal battle with Madhya Pradesh govt to get her resignation accepted. Now, she hopes for justice from BJP, asks it to 'take her back into govt service'.
While Rs 13,784 crore is earmarked for agriculture, education sector gets ₹16,987 crore in 2024 budget. Another Rs 7,780 crore allocated for providing free power to households.
निर्दोष होने का दावा करते हुए रावत ने घोषणा की कि वे निर्दोष साबित होने तक अपने सार्वजनिक जीवन में कोई भी चुनाव नहीं लड़ेंगे. रविवार रात को बाराबंकी के कोतवाली थाने में एफआईआर दर्ज की गई.
Denial of tickets to sitting MPs and MLAs is Modi-Shah’s old strategy to beat anti-incumbency against them. But it’s also their way of sending signals to loud mouths, headline hunters, and others, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Read DK Singh's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/winnability-not-the-only-reason-bjps-pushing-fresh-faces-its-a-signal-to-headline-hunters/1987820/
National Medical Commission nearly doubled bed, faculty, and patient requirements for new and existing medical colleges in August 2023 notification.
Political debutant Madhavi Latha has campaigned against triple talaq in Hyderabad's old quarters. She says her 'mission is to work towards making India superpower in amrit kaal'.
In Modi-style politics, the ED, governors, returning officers, in short almost all institutions of state, are pressed into service to make life impossible for political opponents.
What makes politicians stay loyal to a party or leave it? Indian politics wouldn’t be a fraction as fascinating as it is if it did not defy any idea that looks obvious or an answer that begins with ‘of course’. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-do-political-leaders-defect-or-stay-look-beyond-obvious-answers-of-ideology-money-power/1985528/
Varun Gandhi’s criticism of Modi govt on issues including farmers’ agitation & Lakhimpur Kheri case led to speculation about whether he would get ticket from Pilibhit a 4th time.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/praising-modi-sharing-stage-with-local-bjp-leaders-2024-ushered-in-a-softened-varun-gandhi/1987157/
Under the feature, MGNREGS workers must mark attendance from within 10-mt radius of a spot at a geo-tagged worksite. As a result, some of them have to walk back long distances to do so.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/new-geotag-attendance-feature-becomes-hassle-for-mgnregs-workers-states-flag-concerns-to-centre/1987158/
The stark reality is that while India is ambitiously planning missions to carry humanity into space, in Pakistan, mobs are ruthlessly attempting to behead women over accusations of blasphemy. Communist Amana Begam Ansari explains in this week's column.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/pakistan-is-hell-on-earth-for-women-minorities-mobs-are-demanding-beheadings-for-blasphemy/1984960/
यह अधिनियम गलत तौर-तरीके अपनाने वाले, रात-रात भर चलने वाले कोचिंग सेंटरों और बढ़ती छात्र आत्महत्याओं से ग्रस्त क्षेत्र में एक स्वागत योग्य और बहुत जरूरी कदम है.
With cross-voting in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, it has now got to the stage where some politicians will sell their votes, even if they know that they are going to be found out. It demonstrates that many of India’s politicians are so motivated by greed — for money, for power, for office, etc. — that they will do anything at all that advances their interests. It also proves that ideology is dead. Watch Vir Sanghvi's weekly column to know more.----more----Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/ideology-is-dead-rajya-sabha-cross-voting-shows-politics-is-a-livestock-market-now/1982812/
Thrice bowled out of office by Pakistan’s Generals, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is handing power to his daughter. The Generals alone, though, can’t be blamed for his failure to build democratic institutions, modernise the economy and make peace with India.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/nawaz-sharifs-pm-tenure-shows-pakistani-politicians-can-never-solve-countrys-core-problems/1983265/
भारतीय राजनीति इतनी आकर्षक नहीं होती अगर इसकी राहें टेढ़ी-मेढ़ी न होतीं, इसकी खासियत यही है कि साफ-सपाट सी दिखने वाली किसी बात का भी कोई स्पष्ट जवाब नहीं होता, किसी भी स्थिति को लेकर दावे के साथ नहीं कहा जा सकता-बेशक इसका कारण यही होगा.
मेरा मानना था कि गुप्त मतदान से छुटकारा मिलने से राज्यसभा चुनावों में खरीद-फरोख्त का खतरा समाप्त हो गया. लेकिन इस सप्ताह के सर्वेक्षणों से पता चलता है कि हमने अपने कुछ विधायकों की नैतिकता पर ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा भरोसा किया.
With barely weeks to go for the Lok Sabha polls, BJP's Muslim outreach is focused more on welfare politics and catering to the Pasmandas, who RSS believes are converted Hindus. In Episode 1408 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in conversation with Sanya Dhingra, discusses the reasons behind BJP's Muslim outreach, its focus on the Pasmanda Muslims, how both BJP and Congress made use of the Shia-Sunni divide and what it means for the Muslims in India.----more----Read Sanya Dhingra's article here: https://theprint.in/politics/origins-evolution-of-bjps-dalliance-with-shia-muslims-the-minority-within-minority/1979683/
India’s GDP growth surged to 8.4 per cent in the October-December quarter, and the National Statistics Office, in its Second Advance Estimates, has forecast a growth of 7.6 per cent for 2023-24. In this episode of #MacroSutra, Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint's Associate Editor Yuthika Bhargava discuss what these numbers mean for the economy.
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/how-indias-gdp-grew-by-8-4-in-q3-propelled-by-strong-performance-in-industrial-services-sectors/1984503/
Delhi-based woman has filed plea arguing that the order is ‘discriminatory, arbitrary, unreasonable, violates fundamental rights & displays evident gender bias’, and sought its quashing.
Russia claims missile can reach eight times the speed of sound. If true, it would be the ‘fastest missile in the world’, could evade the advanced US Patriot air defence system.
Late last month, United States prosecutors announced a case against organised crime networks involved in trafficking nuclear-weapons grade uranium and plutonium out of Myanmar. As questions swirl around the case, it’s highlighted the power of Asian criminal cartels and their regional empires.
अपने दोनों शासन काल में नरेंद्र मोदी मनमानी करने की जगह, बेहद संभलकर चल रहे हैं और अक्सर आम सहमति के बनने के इंतजार में वे अपने बड़े फैसलों को स्थगित कर देते हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/whatever-dhruv-rathi-says-modi-doesnt-even-have-the-traits-of-a-strict-administrator-leave-alone-a-dictator/667583/
Australia released its 5th Annual Threat Assessment on Feb 28 where Director-General of Security Mike Burgess said Australia had been targeted by foreign spies. In Episode 1407 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses key highlights of the report, shift in focus of intelligence agencies and how disclosure is now used as a deterrent to raise awareness and counter foreign interference.----more----Read Director-General's Annual Threat Assessment 2024 speech here: https://www.asio.gov.au/director-generals-annual-threat-assessment-2024 ----more----Read the X thread here: https://twitter.com/ASIOGovAu/status/1762726895551123600
The names of the first four astronaut candidates of India were announced this week, and all four are Air Force pilots with hundreds of hours of flying experience. How did they train and how were they selected? ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains.
Why is China witnessing a rapid decline in FDI trends, what is behind its call for 'reunification' with Taiwan and how Xi Jinping's aggressive policies are impacting Beijing's diplomatic and trade relations. In episode 1406 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at all these questions and more in conversation with columnist Sana Hashmi.
Open defiance by 2 BJP MLAs — one of whom cross-voted & the other abstained — indicates simmering dissent within BJP ranks in the state, fuelling speculations of another round of exodus.
ST communities in India are apprehensive about the UCC and its potential impact on land ownership among the community and it being a legal push to “Hinduise” them.
मराठा कोटा एक्टिविस्ट मनोज जारांगे-पाटिल ने आरोप लगाया कि महाराष्ट्र के उपमुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ‘सेलाइन के माध्यम से ज़हर देकर उन्हें खत्म करने की साजिश रच रहे थे.’
After an 11-year break, highlights on household consumption was published last Saturday, by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). In addition to trends in the composition of such expenditure, the report featured estimates of Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) split across income classes, urban and rural India, States, and Union Territories. The full report will be released later. In Episode 1405 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses key takeaways from Consumption Expenditure Survey and what it says about the 'MSP trap'.----more----Raed Household consumption expenditure survey 2022-23 here: https://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/publication_reports/Factsheet_HCES_2022-23.pdf----more----Read Nikhil Rampal’s article here: https://theprint.in/economy/here-are-5-key-takeaways-from-household-consumption-expenditure-survey-2022-2023-highlights/1980278/
Alliance forged on the heels of AIADMK snapping ties with BJP. Party chief G.K. Vasan says he expects BJP to take care of welfare of Tamil Nadu and Tamils around the world.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/tamil-maanila-congress-joins-nda-ahead-of-ls-polls-annamalai-hails-it-as-sign-of-bjps-future/1979692/
Like the Uttarakhand UCC, the Esop judgment in 1913 South Africa was supremacist and demeaning to the customs and practices of minorities.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/uttarakhand-ucc-resembles-colonial-south-african-law-kasturba-gandhi-fought-against-it/1980203/
Hours after Kamal Nath's virtual address to thousands of Congress workers, Amit Shah exhorted BJP cadre to bring in leaders from Congress during a meeting in Gwalior-Chambal region.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/amid-rumours-of-switch-to-bjp-kamal-nath-urges-congress-workers-to-make-rahuls-nyay-yatra-a-success/1978691/
Repeal of Muslim marriage legislation, criminalising 'magical healing', converting madarsas into general schools- Assam CM Himanta Sarma is building a hardliner image. ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses Sarma's politics in this episode of #politicallycorrect ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/himanta-sarma-is-reading-rss-modi-politics-wrong-hardliner-image-wont-help-beyond-a-point/1978913/
भाजपा के आठवें उम्मीदवार की जीत सुनिश्चित करने में कुंडा के कद्दावर नेता अहम भूमिका निभाएंगे. इसी तरह, सपा को अपने तीसरे उम्मीदवार के लिए बाहरी समर्थन की ज़रूरत है. राज्यसभा चुनाव मंगलवार को होंगे.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bahubali-seven-time-mla-former-minister-why-are-bjp-sp-in-queue-in-raja-bhaiyas-kunda-haveli/666619/
In Episode 235 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on 10 August, 2019, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the territorial jumble around Kashmir and how it figures in border disputes between India, Pakistan and China.
Many tend to feel that no matter which way SC rules, dilution of Aligarh Muslim University's minority character has been underway for some time. A look at history of the case & the debate.----more----https://theprint.in/india/education/vacant-posts-no-full-time-v-c-awaiting-sc-ruling-on-minority-status-amu-navigates-its-past-present/1978126/
Uploaded in 2019, the post gives details of the abuse the teenager suffered when she was 13. In its judgment, trial court placed strong reliance on testimony of victim, her parents.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/how-an-instagram-post-led-to-20-year-jail-term-for-tutor-who-sexually-exploited-minor-student/1978285/
Production of white goods is lower than pre-COVID levels, but passenger vehicle sales are soaring. People are buying less salt, but premium products are zooming. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explore this enigma in ThePrint #MacroSutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/subdued-growth-in-household-consumption-rural-sales-but-companies-optimistic-of-gradual-pick-up/1975694/
Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy says revenue collected from state-run temples will be routed to corpus fund to then be utilised for betterment of priests & their families.
Factionalism rears its head again in Haryana Congress, as Kiran Choudhry slams Hooda’s no-trust motion
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday launched several projects in J&K, including Chenab Rail Bridge, the world’s highest. In Episode 1239 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on May 26, 2023, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the various infrastructure upgrades in J&K and Ladakh and the significance of this Himalayan endeavour.----more----Read Moushumi Das Gupta's article here : https://theprint.in/india/expected-next-year-3-strategic-tunnels-in-jk-to-boost-security-connectivity-cut-travel-time/1273264/----more----Watch Moushumi Das Gupta's video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UeW5aWbMMY----more----Read the article by Sukriti Vats here : https://theprint.in/india/seismic-zone-risky-terrain-engineering-marvels-in-making-chenab-anji-rail-bridges-to-open-up-kashmir-valley/1478129/
Japanese scientists and engineers are planning to launch a small cubesat called LignoSat, which will be made of magnolia wood. The objective is to reduce space pollution and release of harmful chemicals during reentry.
पुलिस ने 2 आरोपियों की ज़मानत अर्ज़ी का विरोध करते हुए कोर्ट को जानकारी दी. नूंह विधायक आफताब अहमद ने आरोप लगाया कि उन्हें ज़मानत न देने के लिए ‘दुर्भावनापूर्ण इरादे से प्रावधान जोड़े गए’.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/6-months-after-nuh-violence-haryana-police-cite-uapa-against-80-accused-in-3-cases/664888/
Indian Army has now 'combatised' its Central Command as counter to China along LAC. In Episode 1404 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the reasons behind it and how this can act as a deterrent to China's border claims.
With Congress not nominating him for RS, Singh's career in parliament is likely coming to end. While much has been said about his time in govt, his time as parliamentarian is as noteworthy.
Kataib Hezbollah leader Abu Baqir al-Saadi was assassinated using a ‘flying Ginsu’ this month. It’s among the increasingly sophisticated weapon systems being used in targeted killings.
कांग्रेस के जयराम रमेश ने मंगलवार को कहा कि अमेठी के लोगों को एहसास हुआ है कि उन्होंने 2019 में गलती की, जब गांधी तीन बार सीट जीतने के बाद भाजपा की स्मृति ईरानी से हार गए.
Congress' Jairam Ramesh said Tuesday that the people of Amethi have realised that they made a mistake in 2019, when Gandhi lost to BJP’s Smriti Irani after having won the seat thrice.
2020 में भाजपा आक्रामक हो गई और प्रदर्शनकारियों को ‘खालिस्तानी’ करार दिया. हालांकि, इस बार चुनावी साल में भाजपा और सरकार दोनों अपने दृष्टिकोण में अधिक नरम रहे हैं.
India will require a 6-fold increase in data centre capacity by 2029, involving investment of Rs 1.5 lakh crore. Maharashtra, TN & UP are offering policies to tap into this opportunity.
Given its predicted loss, India’s opposition now will have the luxury of time to create a new, simpler, low-tech, face-to-face, patient politics that is not dependent on big money or even expensive data.
भाजपा तमिलनाडु में अपना विस्तार करने की कोशिश कर रही है, वहीं द्रमुक संघवाद और राज्य की स्वायत्तता की मांग पर जोर दे रही है और कह रही है कि यह 'सिर्फ चुनावी राजनीति नहीं बल्कि विविधता और बहुलता' से संबंधित है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/it-is-important-to-save-diversity-why-is-dmk-pressing-for-state-autonomy-before-lok-sabha-elections/663968/
This is the first time in its history that Pakistan’s people have risen to vote against Army & defeat it. If this isn’t a win for democracy, how would you describe it? Watch this week's National Interest with the Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/pakistanis-voted-against-their-army-for-the-first-time-the-democracy-is-both-dead-and-alive/1969403/
Failure to check violence, as happened in 2021-22 farmers' protest, can badly hurt the Modi government’s image in an election year.
Higher-than-expected inflation in the US, UK in recession, Red Sea troubles & a still struggling Chinese economy — these are just some of the challenges that are testing India’s economic resilience, Economist Radhika Pandey & Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/indias-resilient-economy-faces-risks-from-red-sea-higher-us-inflation-patchy-recovery-in-china/1967423/
In politics, as in cricket, every star cannot end up as Kapil Dev or Sachin Tendulkar. Somebody will have to play Rahul Dravid too, indispensable but denied the fullest fame and power. That’s a fair description for Sushma Swaraj, the leader. Never did a loose word or expression escape her, never a shot fired in anger or exasperation. On her birth anniversary, watch #NationalInterest — originally published on 1 June 2019 — with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
The cost of the US-India drone deal raises a question—could some portion of this amount could have been better spent on indigenously developing and producing smaller drones?----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/india-can-be-a-major-drone-hub-if-it-learns-to-take-risks-accept-losses/1964113/
Researchers from China identified markers that could predict dementia yrs in advance. Findings of study, 1st with both large dataset & 10+ yrs of follow-up, were published in 'Nature Aging'.----more----https://theprint.in/science/key-proteins-could-predict-dementia-decade-before-diagnosis-finds-study-spanning-14-yrs-52000-adults/1963899/
During interim budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said govt would encourage vaccination against HPV. Experts call for including it in Universal Immunisation Programme.----more----https://theprint.in/health/cervarix-to-cervavac-a-look-at-cervical-cancer-vaccines-available-in-india-how-much-they-cost/1963737/
Why BJP is thriving while political dynasties are fighting to survive, ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explains in the context of shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves myth about family businesses in this episode of Politically Correct.
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In a significant diplomatic breakthrough for ministry of external affairs, the Indian Naval veterans, in Qatari jail since August 2022, were released early Monday.
Centre launched PM-UDAY in Dec 2019 to give ownership rights to residents of unauthorised colonies, but these 69 colonies were not covered as these were categorised as ‘affluent’.
Uttarakhand cleared Uniform Civil Code Bill last week, and it proposes punishment to couples living together outside of marriage. Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge by Vir Sanghvi to know more.
Govt registration, monthly maintenance, emergency protocol — what UP Lifts & Escalators Bill mandates
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जबकि भारत में मछली पकड़ने की गतिविधियों पर मौसम के हिसाब प्रतिबंध है और यह अंतरराष्ट्रीय दिशानिर्देशों का पालन करता है जो 'विनाशकारी मछली पकड़ने की गतिविधियों' को प्रतिबंधित करते हैं, फिर भी भारतीय मछुआरों द्वारा इसका बड़े पैमाने पर प्रेक्टिस किया जाता है.
Indira Gandhi targeting RSS during Emergency & legitimising it, Rajiv giving up mandate in 1989, and Vajpayee, Advani advancing general elections – these errors changed the course of India’s politics. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta
इंदिरा ने इमरजेंसी में आरएसएस को निशाना बनाकर उसे राजनीतिक वैधता प्रदान करने; राजीव ने 1989 में जनादेश का सम्मान नहीं करने; वाजपेयी-आडवाणी ने समय से पहले चुनाव करवाने की जो गलतियां की उन्होंने भारतीय राजनीति की दिशा बदली
The Tangail saree is not some esoteric piece of handicraft for display in a glass showcase. It is a living, breathing article of daily wear for lakhs of women in India and Bangladesh.
यूसीसी बिल पारित करके, सरकार का लक्ष्य एक जैसे कानून बनाना है जो सभी नागरिकों पर समान रूप से लागू हो, जिससे कानून के समक्ष समानता को बढ़ावा मिले.
CutTheClutter #NarasimhaRao #Reforms1991 The Modi government Friday announced that former PM P.V. Narasimha Rao would be honoured with the Bharat Ratna. In Ep 531 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on 24 July 2020, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta dwells on the Congress’ tenuous relationship with Rao — who set India on the path of unprecedented economic reform — discussing the party’s rejection of the former PM, and its rediscovery of him over 15 years after his death.
In its first MPC announcement since the interim budget, the RBI has raised its growth outlook for the next financial year. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad discuss what new positives it now sees in #Macrosutra
Last week, NIA conducted raids at residence of Duraimurugan, leader of Naam Tamilar Katchi. Political experts see raids as ‘genuine challenge’ for a party that has shown marked growth.
मोदी सरकार ने घोषणा की है कि वह म्यांमार के साथ भारत की सीमा पर बाड़ लगाएगी. विशेषज्ञ इस कदम पर बंटे हुए नज़र आते हैं. कुछ का कहना है कि यह 'एक्ट ईस्ट पॉलिसी' में सेंध लगा सकता है.
Prashant Kishor on BJP prospects after Modi, Congress' future post 2024, JanSuraaj & Bihar politics
Modi today lauded Manmohan Singh in Rajya Sabha, who is among the 68 Rajya Sabha members retiring this year. We ask if former PM Manmohan Singh let Congress undermine his authority & that of his office-- Watch #ThePrint #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta. (Drawn from March 2015 Article) ----more----Read the National Interest published on 12 March 2015 here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-didnt-you-want-to-resign-dr-singh/544258/
किसानों की मांगों में उनकी फसलों के लिए एमएसपी की गारंटी, 58 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के किसानों के लिए पेंशन योजना, फसल बीमा योजना और लखीमपुर खीरी के किसानों के लिए न्याय शामिल हैं.
Two days after his reply in the Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, PM Narendra Modi made another speech in the Upper House, guns firmly trained on the Congress again. In Ep 1395 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the key takeaways from Modi’s speech, and the 3 major points of attack it sought to counter: Social justice, federalism, state of PSUs.
Last month, at least two meetings were held between representatives of India & European Free Trade Association. The FTA with the 4-nation bloc is likely to be finalised this month.
10-km stretch in border town of Moreh has already been fenced & work for another 20 km approved. Govt also plans to use a hybrid surveillance system to keep an eye on work being done.
The so-called ‘middle class’ is not the fat middle but a thin crust in Indian society. Politics of the margins is mainstream politics as the mainstream flows through the margins.
Learn from RSS, don’t vilify it - eight suggestions that Congress leaders have to revive their party but find no takers, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
जिन चैनलों पर विरोध प्रदर्शन के वीडियो ब्लॉक किए गए उनमें ‘क्या कहती है पब्लिक’, ‘सच बिहार’ और ‘ऑन ड्यूटी’ शामिल हैं. ऐसा लगता है कि ‘एसके झा’ नाम का चैनल भी बंद हो गया है.
The BJP government in Uttarakhand Tuesday moved the Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2024, in the assembly. In Ep 1394 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses the move through the political and legal lens, with insights from three special guests: Senior political reporter Neelam Pandey, and Apoorva Mandhani and Bhadra Sinha, who help decode the legal aspect of the bill and the UCC as a concept.----more----Read Neelam Pandey’s article here: https://theprint.in/india/uttarakhand-ucc-bill-proposes-ban-on-polygamy-child-marriage-criminalisation-of-nikah-halala/1955994/----more----Read Uniform Civil Code Bill pdf here: https://www.scribd.com/document/703935647/Uniform-Civil-Code-Bill-English
Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya’s new Modi gallery is an assemblage of vertical LED kiosks. It has the look of a fancy airport terminal, not a museum.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/the-chaiwala-to-pm-story-is-the-stuff-of-museums-but-the-new-modi-gallery-fails-to-tap-it/1955328/
A flagship programme under the state’s 5T initiative, foundation of the Rs 6,225 crore project was laid on 1 January. Odisha govt has set a four-year deadline to complete Line 1.----more----https://theprint.in/india/bmrc-ceo-not-perturbed-with-doubters-of-bhubaneswar-metro-project-we-are-being-future-ready/1954571/
As PM Narendra Modi Monday gave his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address, there were several highlights, from his attack on a weakened Congress, to his bid to counter the Opposition’s ‘social justice’ attack on him, and his ‘admission’ about BJP ‘dynasts’. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains key takeaways in Ep 1393 of Cut The Clutter, with some historical context and analysis of what it means for the upcoming polls.----more----Read Great Speeches here: https://theprint.in/category/opinion/great-speeches/
Expansion of nationalist movements, coupled with the belief that terrorism could be a viable means to achieve political aims, sowed seeds for militant ‘jihad’ in the Middle East.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/hamas-must-move-past-scripture-now-compromise-with-a-powerful-neighbour/1950520/
'Standup comic Munawar Faruqui – once accused of hurting Hindu sentiments – is all the rage after winning the 17th iteration of reality TV show Bigg Boss. But Faruqui’s victory is not an extraordinary occurrence. His win is a testament to the acceptance of diverse perspectives in India, where karma, not religious identity, dictates a person’s fate', says Pasmanda Muslim Thought Leader & Columnist Amana Begam Ansari. Watch #ThePrintVideo.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/munawar-faruqui-challenges-indian-muslims-victimhood-complex-it-also-holds-key-messages/1950249/
मज़दूर सीढ़ियों, मिनी गार्डन्स और प्रवेश द्वार के निर्माण में जुटे हैं, लेकिन मेकओवर नदी की उथली सतह पर तैरने वाले कूड़े और औद्योगिक कचरे को छिपा नहीं सकता.
Nobody who could resurrect a party from the train-wreck of the Janata in 1980 and then lift it from two seats in 1984 to nearly 200 in 1999 and to national power for six years can be written off by history. In so many ways, he is truly an original. As LK Advani is to be bestowed with Bharat Ratna, watch #NationalInterest, --- drawn from article originally published on Aug 30, 2009--- with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read the Article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/the-making-of-the-flaw-purush/365741/
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/if-you-read-the-books-that-modi-shah-nadda-read-in-their-youth-then-you-will-understand-bjp-easily/659092/
The key difference between BJP & Congress governments is that ideology guided Congress's policies, never governed them, while BJP's commitment to ideology is almost fundamentalist.
भाजपा-आरएसएस द्वारा स्थापित की जा रही नई राजनीतिक हिंदू व्यवस्था हिंदू समाज में सुधार की निरंतरता है. जाति और ऊंच-नीच कायम हैं, लेकिन यह प्रत्यक्ष रूप से नहीं किया जाता है.
PM Narendra Modi is all set to visit the UAE on 13-14 February to launch a Hindu temple in its capital Abu Dhabi. It’s a moment of profound significance, diplomatically and geopolitically. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1392 of Cut The Clutter.----more----‘New India finds old role in changing Middle-East’: C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/10/29/india-modi-middle-east-quad-israel-uae-geopolitics/----more----‘Modi’s three foreign policy wins’: Ashley Tellis, Carnegie Endowment/Economic Times https://carnegieendowment.org/2019/03/24/modi-s-three-foreign-policy-wins-pub-78675----more----‘India’s new Middle-East policy takes shape’: Kabir Taneja, Foreign Policy https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/11/17/india-modi-israel-netanyahu-uae-saudi-middle-east-strategy-takes-shape/----more----CSIS conversation between Jon B. Alterman and C. Raja Mohan https://www.csis.org/analysis/indias-middle-east-strategy----more----Cut The Clutter on India-Middle-East-Europe Economic Corridor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D6qg7Twelo
Now that the dust has settled, a deeper look at the numbers underpinning the Interim Budget 2024 is warranted. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan reveal what the fine-print shows in #Macrosutra
The Interim Budget 2024 offers a neat milestone to compare economic, taxation, and expenditure philosophies of Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi’s ten-year tenures.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/manmohan-singh-and-modis-10-year-economic-legacy-mnrega-safety-vs-unsafe-jobs-in-israel/1950241/
2024 LS polls will be J&K’s first since its special status & statehood were revoked. There’s another first in the seat of Anantnag-Rajouri, which combines parts of Jammu & Kashmir.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/what-do-ghulam-nabi-azads-plans-for-jk-ls-polls-mean-for-bjp-congress-key-factors-to-watch/1948683/
Unlike 2019, the Modi govt’s interim budget 2024, presented Thursday, was devoid of populism and big on politics, and it all came with a message. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1391 of Cut The Clutter.
33 of 48 cabinet ministers in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and MP are from general and OBC groups. Ten among the remaining 15 are from STs, while five are from SCs.
यह धारणा कि समुदायों का प्रतिनिधित्व उनकी धार्मिक पृष्ठभूमि के नेताओं द्वारा किया जाना चाहिए, संविधान का खंडन करती है.
स्वच्छाग्रही 10,000 रुपये के वादे के साथ प्रतिदिन 250 रुपये मुआवजे की मांग कर रहे हैं. सीएम योगी ने पिछले साल न्यूनतम वेतन का वादा किया था, लेकिन ऐसा लगता है कि इसे पूरा किया जाना बाकी है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/up-swachhagrahis-who-helped-make-india-open-defecation-free-not-paid-since-2019-say-govt-forgot-us/657659/
The 2024 Lok Sabha election has yet to be announced but a flurry of political activity is already afoot. In episode 1390 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Political Editor D.K. Singh talk about the BJP and the next goal for its 24x7 election machine — devising 4 categories of states to explain it.
The assumption that communities should be exclusively represented by leaders of their religious background contradicts the Constitution.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-muslims-dont-need-a-muslim-leader-but-someone-who-can-rise-above-religious-labels/1944317/
A day after Union minister Shantanu Thakur promised to implement CAA within a week, Nisith Pramanik says 'can't give a timeline'. CM Mamata says BJP using CAA again in run up to polls.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/caa-to-be-implemented-very-soon-says-union-minister-pramanik-mamata-vows-to-oppose-move-in-bengal/1944119/
Swachagrahis are demanding compensation of Rs 250 a day along with promised bonus of Rs 10,000. CM Yogi promised minimum pay last year but it seemingly remains to be delivered.----more----https://theprint.in/india/up-swachhagrahis-who-helped-make-india-open-defecation-free-not-paid-since-2019-say-govt-forgot-us/1941740/?amp
3,000 आवेदकों में से चुने गए युवा पुजारियों को रामानंद पद्धति के अनुसार राम की पूजा का प्रशिक्षण दिया जा रहा है. अगले 2-3 दिनों में राम मंदिर में 10 लोग तैनात किए जाएंगे.
While court order reportedly has recognition in some parts of China, the question is how far would Chinese courts recognise attempts to seize assets of indebted property developer.----more----
https://theprint.in/world/with-over-300-billion-in-debt-hong-kong-court-orders-liquidation-of-chinas-evergrande-group/1943587/
Pakistan Army chief’s ‘whole of Afghanistan can be damned’ remark, followed by Taliban minister calling Durand Line ‘imaginary’ brought back attention to a boundary dispute dating back to 1893. In Episode 1389 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces the roots of this dispute that is straining already soured ties between the two countries.
These plans, which entail mapping of entire existing infrastructure, are helping cities plan new development. But urban planners say accountability must be fixed to ensure success.
Shinde govt Friday issued draft order to extend quota benefits associated with Kunbi caste, part of OBCs, to paternal kin of eligible persons and relations forming out of marriage.
‘The liberal Western order is in a state of crisis due to its internal turmoil. From the Russia-Ukraine war to the conflict in Gaza, the Western world seems to have no answer. But is it only the external circumstances that are to blame? Dr Swasti Rao, columnist and fellow at MP-IDSA, New Delhi probes deep into the factors that have caused a crisis in the West as well as the Global South.
'Hindu nationalists have done to Hinduism what Khalistanis and Sinhala supremacists did to Sikhism and Buddhism, Hindu exceptionalism became extinct in Ayodhya. Adherents of Hinduism can no longer claim that their faith is inherently unsuited to theocratic machinations. Hinduism in the hands of Hindu nationalists is as much a political tool as Sikhism in the hands of the proponents of Khalistan and Buddhism in the hands of Sinhala supremacists,' says author Kapil Komireddi in his opinion article.
इंदिरा गांधी ने जिन्हें इमरजेंसी में जेलों में कैद किया था उनके वारिस भारत के बुनियादी वैचारिक आधारों की आज नयी परिभाषा गढ़ रहे हैं, उन्हें उसी तरह परास्त किया जा सकता है जैसे 1970 के दशक में इंदिरा को किया गया था.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/republic-did-not-end-with-the-construction-of-ram-temple-take-a-lesson-from-the-fall-of-bjps-rival-indira-and-the-rise-of-modi/656590/
Legatees of political forces Indira Gandhi locked up during Emergency are now redefining some of India's foundational principles. They can be challenged, just as she was in the 1970s. Watch this week’s National Interest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's this week National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/ayodhya-wasnt-republics-end-bjps-challengers-can-learn-from-indiras-fall-modis-rise/1940928/
Frustrated by the communal violence that accompanied the Ram Temple movement, a small group of jihadists led by Abdul Karim Tunda sought to wage war on India. Lacking means and men, they failed. But a second jihadist wave rose after them, and some fear another lies lurking below the surface, drawing power from the lack of communal reconconciliation.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/the-forgotten-story-of-how-jihad-plans-failed-in-ayodhya/1936766/
With highest-ever govt outlay on railways & fresh orders for Vande Bharat trains, rail firms & ancillaries are enjoying a boost like never before, offering better returns than overall Sensex.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/govt-infra-push-strong-order-books-whats-driving-railways-stocks-up-300-400-in-a-year/1939038/
Speculation is rife that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, currently leading a government in alliance with the RJD and the Congress, is set to jump ship to the BJP again. If this happens, this would be the fourth time Kumar has shifted allegiance since he became CM in 2005. What’s most significant in this JD(U) back and forth is that Nitish has retained the CM’s chair no matter who he is in alliance with. In Ep 1053 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the phenomenon of Nitish Kumar and his politics. The episode was originally published on 9 August 2022, right after Nitish last broke ranks with the BJP.----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest : https://theprint.in/national-interest/hamara-desh-badal-gaya-hai/4808/
Interim budget 2024 is round the corner, and people are divided over whether it will be aimed at the elections or will be prudent. Economist Radhika Pandey & Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss what the budget could include in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/what-to-expect-from-interim-budget-big-tax-breaks-unlikely-welfare-schemes-could-see-boost/1939548/
Commercial properties owned by Kukis in Imphal have been torched or taken over allegedly by radical Meitei revivalist group. Traders 'allowed' to operate 'if they pay protection money'.
For centuries, Indian traders and merchants successfully competed for influence in the great cities of east Asia, like Ayyuthya. Even in the midst of wars, insurgencies and drug-running, Indian communities sustained their trade interests. But as India panics in the face of growing violence in Manipur, its at risk of giving up hopes of growing those gains through its Look East policy.
Mahatma Gandhi, Advani, now Modi — all of them mobilised people in the name of Ram. So, when did India’s liberals begin to be embarrassed by references to Ram? Watch Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi's take in ThePrint #SharpEdge
MakeMyTrip ने पिछले 2 वर्षों में आध्यात्मिक स्थलों में दिलचस्पी दिखाने वालों में 97% की वृद्धि देखी है. इसमें 585% की बढ़ोतरी के साथ टॉप डेस्टिनेशन अयोध्या है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/ayodhya-becomes-first-choice-for-tourists-sotc-thomas-cook-makemytrip-are-making-travel-easy/655819/
In this edition of Global Print, ThePrint’s senior consulting editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of French president Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India for Republic Day ceremonies, and why he stepped into Joe Biden’s shoes Watch #GlobalPrint
French President Emmanuel Macron, the chief guest for India’s 75th Republic Day, arrived in Jaipur Thursday. This is the sixth time a French leader will be the chief guest at the R-Day celebrations, although the latest invitation has a somewhat unconventional backdrop. In Ep 1388 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses Macron’s acceptance of India’s last-minute invite, how it plays into the larger Delhi-Paris relationship, and what it means in an increasingly tumultuous global order.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann told media in Chandigarh Wednesday that AAP will win all the 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state in the upcoming election, and ruled out an alliance with Congress.
Accompanied by Yediyurappa & Vijayendra, Shettar met BJP chief Nadda in Delhi before rejoining party to 'strengthen' it in Karnataka ahead of Lok Sabha polls.
A high-voltage December saw split in French President’s party during vote on an immigration law. He had to replace his PM and has indicated right-ward tilt to regain political momentum.
Emmanuel Macron visits India and will be the 6th French leader to be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi -- the most from any single country. Ties between France and India have gone strength to strength covering different sectors from defence to people-to-people ties. Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip speaks to Swasti Rao, Fellow at the MPIDSA and Keshav Padmanabhan who covers foreign policy at ThePrint on the importance of the Indo-French ties as New Delhi and Paris complete 25 years of a strategic partnership in #ThePrintDebates ----more----
मोदी सरकार ने बिहार के दो बार के मुख्यमंत्री को मरणोपरांत भारत रत्न से सम्मानित किया है, सरकार उनकी अधूरी आकांक्षाओं को साकार करने की दिशा में काम कर रही है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/lalu-nitish-restricted-karpoori-thakurs-legacy-he-was-bihars-ambedkar/655455/
European security is linked to survival of Ukraine, Zelenskyy told world leaders at Davos. In episode 1387 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sums up the fallout of Russian invasion and explains how Iran and China capitalised on the conflict to further their geopolitical objectives.
The Ram temple ‘pran pratishtha’ Monday has heated up the race to the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. In episode 1386 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the political fallout of the temple consecration in Ayodhya as he crunches some data from the past three elections to discuss how the battle between the BJP and the INDIA bloc is likely to shape up.
Singh, a 1997-batch IAS officer, was seen as an important officer under ex-CM Chouhan, was instrumental in bringing TCS & Infosys to Indore and has good rapport with Yadav, say colleagues.----more----https://theprint.in/india/governance/go-getter-facilitated-tcs-infosys-campuses-in-indore-raghvendra-singh-mp-cms-principal-secy/1933653/
सहकर्मियों ने बताया कि 1997 बैच के आईएएस अधिकारी सिंह, पूर्व सीएम चौहान के अधीन एक महत्वपूर्ण अधिकारी थे, उन्होंने टीसीएस और इंफोसिस को इंदौर लाने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई और वर्तमान में सीएम यादव के साथ उनके अच्छे संबंध हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/go-getter-facilitated-tcs-infosys-campuses-in-indore-raghvendra-singh-mp-cms-principal-secy/655075/
Modi is not the first Indian Prime Minister who is invested in the idea of political time. Jawaharlal Nehru played a significant role in offering a powerful interpretation.
The Ram Lalla ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony Monday was followed by a speech by PM Narendra Modi, where he talked about the construction of the temple marking the start of a new era. It was a moment, he said, that will be discussed even “1,000 years from now”. In episode 1385 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sits down with Political Editor D.K. Singh to discuss the message in Modi’s speech — the apparent one and the one between the lines — and key takeaways from who turned up for the event.
In a country where 64 per cent Hindus say that being Hindu is very important to be truly Indian, Ayodhya's Ram temple can be a potential game changer in Indian politics, ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of#PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/ayodhya-ram-temple-a-political-game-changer-for-modi-bjp-pew-survey-on-religion-has-answers/1934146/
R.N. Ravi made the comments Monday after visiting Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple in Chennai. He alleged ‘pervasive sense of invisible fear’ and ‘sense of acute repression’ on premises.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/as-bjp-alleges-pran-pratishtha-blackout-by-stalin-govt-tn-guv-ravi-claims-fear-among-temple-staff/1933740/
Following December notice prohibiting combination of chlorpheniramine maleate & phenylephrine hydrochloride, CDSCO has ‘decided to rope in paediatricians to review other permitted FDCs’.----more----https://theprint.in/health/after-prohibiting-popular-fdc-for-kids-under-4-drug-regulator-scrutinises-other-cold-cough-remedies/1932946/
Ram Temple opening has united Indians. Construction stone from Rajasthan, bells, and idol from the South. Hindu and Muslim craftsmen make the pillars, while Sikhs plan a Langar. Does Ram Temple signify a new beginning for a united India?
नेपाली शहर के डिप्टी मेयर ने कहा, ‘जनकपुर और अयोध्या के बीच सदियों पुराने रिश्ते के कारण नेपाल-भारत संबंध इतने गहरे हैं’, जहां माना जाता है कि सीता का जन्म हुआ था.
This is not an argument about Islam, the faith. This is about political Islam, where the faith is the state religion, defines a nation and/or maintains its mostly unelected leaders in power. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta----more----
यहां ज़िक्र उस इस्लाम का नहीं जो एक आस्था है, बल्कि उस सियासी इस्लाम का है जहां आस्था मुल्क का मज़हब है और एक राष्ट्र को परिभाषित करता है और/ या उसके ज्यादातर अनिर्वाचित नेताओं को सत्ता में बनाए रखता है.
हालांकि, आगामी लोकसभा चुनावों में सांसद उम्मीदवार के रूप में पूर्व विदेश सचिव हर्ष वर्धन श्रृंगला की उम्मीदवारी को कुछ समर्थन मिलता दिखाई दे रहा है, लेकिन टिकट की राह आसान नहीं है.
Assembly elections in Haryana are scheduled for October, months after the Lok Sabha polls. The BJP has been in power in the state since 2014, under CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
Many IAS & IPS officers from Gujarat were appointed to key posts when Modi govt came to power. Until 3 yrs ago, secretaries in ministries of defence, education, commerce, were all from Gujarat.
मोदी सरकार के सत्ता में आने पर गुजरात के कई आईएएस और आईपीएस अधिकारियों को प्रमुख पदों पर नियुक्त किया गया. तीन साल पहले तक, रक्षा, शिक्षा, वाणिज्य मंत्रालयों में सभी सचिव गुजरात से थे.
With the formation of the 16th Finance Commission and the Union Budget round the corner, the finances of the North Eastern states become an important—and often overlooked—factor to examine. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan examine the numbers in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/high-debt-burdens-and-dependence-on-centre-the-unique-fiscal-constraints-of-northeastern-states/1929100/
'Just like BJP supporters don't praise Vajpayee enough because of his refusal to fully embrace Hindutva, Congress supporters fret when asked about Rajiv Gandhi’s achievements,' says Columnist and Author Vir Sanghvi. Watch ThePrint #sharpedge
New CM has taken cue from his predecessor's ‘past mistakes’ to stop giving free hand to bureaucrats & cracked whip on erring officials, say BJP functionaries.
Trapped between the imperial ambitions of Britain, Iran and the Soviet Union, the Baluch rebelled through the twentieth century in search of autonomy. General Pervez Musharraf’s military regime sought to use jihadists to turn the course of the insurgency away from Pakistan, and point it at Iran. He created the foundations for the ethnic-Baluch Islamic State groups now waging war on Iran—but a frustrated Tehran is now hitting back
Read Praveen Swami's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/irans-dramatic-airstrikes-on-pakistan-have-brought-middle-east-proxy-war-too-close-to-home/1927388/
Fresh flare-ups are being reported from Moreh, a border town in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district where two security personnel were killed Wednesday in clashes with ‘armed militants’. In Episode 1223 of Cut The Clutter, first published on 4 May 2023, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at genesis of ethnic strife between Meiteis & Kukis that led to violent clashes last May.
Removal of Indian navy, coast guard personnel was main political plank on which People's National Congress had fought presidential election in September.
'Overseas Migration from Rural Punjab: Trends, Causes and Consequences’ study by Punjab Agriculture University professors was conducted between 2021-2023. Canada preferred destination for 42%.
अयोध्या में राम मंदिर के प्राण-प्रतिष्ठा के उपलक्ष्य में 21 दिवसीय समारोह के हिस्से के रूप में, 11-14 जनवरी तक छिंदवाड़ा और पांढुर्ना में अखंड पाठ और सुंदरकांड पाठ का आयोजन किया गया.
David Ben-Gurion appealed to Nehru to help mediate with Egypt in 1963, ‘Your voice, my dear Prime Minister, carries a special weight in the councils of the world,’ he wrote.
The Shankaracharya of Uttarakhand’s Jyotir Mutt, Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, has announced that none of the four Shankaracharyas will attend the pran pratishtha of the idol of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya on January 22. Speaking to Neelam Pandey in #ThePrintUnInterrupted , he says the ceremony is being held “against the shastras” — Hindu scriptures — especially since the temple's construction is incomplete.
To accept that the spectacle about to be staged in Ayodhya can be extricated from politics is to sanctify the falsification of our living memory.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/congress-boycott-right-ayodhya-event-not-about-ram-but-coronates-hindutva-as-state-religion/1925091/
Did Lord Ram choose PM Modi during 1990 Rath Yatra to build Ayodhya Ram temple? ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh seeks the answer in an article written by Advani in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
The Maldives may be small, but its people are as proud of their country as Indians are of theirs. They don’t deserve to be penalised as a whole for the sins of a handful of wretches.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/bullying-maldives-india-gladiator-sport-will-push-it-to-china/1921866/
नॉर्थ कछार हिल्स ऑटोनोमस कॉउंसिल चुनाव में बीजेपी ने 28 में से 25 सीटें जीतकर सत्ता बरकरार रखी. अपूर्ब भट्टाचार्जी ने कहा कि पार्टी छोड़ने और इस्तीफा देने के लिए उन्हें मजबूर किया गया.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati Monday ruled out speculation that she was retiring from politics, and said she would only consider a post-poll alliance in the upcoming Lok Sabha election. In Ep 186 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on 7 June 2019, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks her party’s 2019 performance, and discusses why the former Uttar Pradesh CM needs to reinvent her politics to be relevant.
It's hardly surprising that Maldives has played the China card. This is the kind of self-interested behaviour that India frequently invokes with Russia or Iran.
भाजपा के राज्य प्रवक्ता संजय शर्मा ने पुष्टि की कि तंवर की पार्टी में शामिल होने की योजना पर चर्चा हुई है और अंतिम फैसला खट्टर को लेना है. AAP के नेता ने मुख्यमंत्री से दिल्ली में मुलाकात की थी.
The most remarkable feature of JFR Jacob or Jake’s life is how he resisted migrating to the Promised Land – as most of India’s native Jewish population did. His Promised Land was India and he was its finest, most loved permanent “envoy” to Israel. On his death anniversary, watch #NationalInterest--- originally published on 16 December, 2017--- with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
मंदिर के समारोह में भाग लेने से कांग्रेस के इनकार से सवाल खड़े होते हैं कि 1996 के बाद से उसकी विचारधारा में आया ठहराव क्या आज की चुनावी राजनीति के अनुकूल है? बेहतर होता कि वह हिंदू समुदाय के साथ समारोह में शामिल होती और इस मसले का राजनीतिकरण करने के लिए मोदी-भाजपा-आरएसएस की आलोचना भी करती.
Congress refusal to attend Ram temple inauguration triggers questions. Could it have joined celebrations with the Hindu majority while also criticising Modi, BJP, RSS? Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta
Read the article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/congress-just-blew-a-ram-given-opportunity-it-chose-chronic-confusion-over-national-mood/1921724/
मीनाक्षी मुखर्जी ने 2021 में तब सुर्खियां बटोरीं जब सीपीआई (एम) ने उन्हें बीजेपी के सुवेंदु अधिकारी और सीएम ममता बनर्जी के खिलाफ नंदीग्राम से मैदान में उतारा. अब वह वाम को आगे ले जाने वाले प्रयासों में सबसे आगे हैं.
Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), or Atal Setu, is now open to the public. In Episode 1383 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the big-ticket infra project being hailed as India’s longest sea bridge & what this means for Mumbaikars’ daily commute.
Minakshi Mukherjee gained limelight in 2021 when CPI(M) fielded her from Nandigram against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari & CM Mamata Banerjee. She is now at forefront of Left revival efforts.
As one of the two tigers enlisted to repopulate Sariska with tigers after poaching caused their extinction there, ST-2 became the face of India’s fight to save its tigers. She died Tuesday.
The government has come out with its first advance estimate for FY24, predicting 7.3% growth. What is behind this strong performance and can it be sustained? Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/manufacturing-investment-drive-indias-fy24-growth-estimate-but-consumption-needs-to-rebound/1919607/
Long home to a relaxed, liberal social milieu—the great qazi Ibn Battutah wrote at his frustration at failing to persuade local women to cover up—the Maldives slowly transformed into a Saudi Arabia-style Islamic Republic in the 1970s. The élite’s efforts to appropriate Islam, though, only ended up empowering a new generation of violent jihadists with links to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Today, the Islamists are in striking distance of erasing liberal democracy from Maldives.
With Maharashtra Speaker ruling in the favour of Eknath Shinde camp, it is possible that the majority of MLAs still supporting Uddhav would rush to join the 'real Shiv Sena' now.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/uddhav-thackeray-squandered-shiv-sena-his-fathers-legacy-hes-the-real-loser-in-maharashtra/1920424/
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, Thursday began a two-day hearing on a petition moved by South Africa accusing Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza amid the ongoing war. South Africa has also urged the court to order Israel to cease its military operation in Gaza. In Ep 1382 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta gets talking to Pia Krishnankutty, special correspondent for foreign affairs, on what the petition says, the implications of the ICJ case, and South Africa’s stakes in the matter.
Shiv Sena (UBT) terms Rahul Narwekar’s verdict in favour of Eknath Shinde-led faction as ‘political fixed-game’, plans to appeal in SC, & ride on sympathy wave before polls.
Hill Kaka, where militants had dug in during early 2003, became the de facto headquarters of Terror Inc. Then the Army launched its biggest pincer movement called Op Sarp Vinash.
The WEF’s annual Global Risks Report also warns against risks posed by climate change, economic uncertainty and inflation, talks of increasing sense of polarisation in the world.
China’s approach towards Taiwan may fluctuate depending on the elected president and party, but its primary goal remains reunification—either peacefully or by force. Sana Hashmi decode the Taiwanese elections and ‘options’ China might consider after the results in #EyeOnChina----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/a-lot-is-riding-on-taiwan-poll-outcome-including-whether-china-will-invade/1916872/
In setback for Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Speaker has ruled in favour of Eknath Shinde. As fight to claim Shiv Sena continues, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta remembers Balasaheb Thackeray and why he was a rare, original character in Indian politics, in Episode 1381 of Cut The Clutter.
30 सितंबर या उससे पहले जम्मू-कश्मीर का राज्य का दर्जा मिलने के साथ यह उन राज्यों पर गौर करने का वक्त है जो केंद्र शासित क्षेत्रों से ‘बने’ हैं.
The Sangh's women foot soldiers in Ayodhya have been nearly invisible in the final phase of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. They claim the men have sidelined them and monopolised all the work.
Fighter jet will also be equipped with enhanced avionics systems, sensors & new generation long range air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons----more----https://theprint.in/defence/long-range-missiles-electronic-warfare-to-latest-radar-tech-what-upgraded-su-30-mki-will-look-like/1916462/
Sellers will act in the interest of buyers only if it benefits them too. Regulations can ensure that the seller is incentivised to do the right thing, and penalised for not doing so.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/real-fine-print-in-sc-adani-hindenburg-case-is-investor-safety-buyers-sellers-not-aligned/1917145/
The Supreme Court Monday sent the 11 convicts in the Bilkis Bano case — which involves her gang rape and the murder of her child & other relatives during the 2002 Gujarat riots — back to jail. In Ep 1380 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta dives into the order to explain how the court came to this conclusion, and why another order by the top court found its way into the judges’ crosshairs.----more----
‘Rule of law must prevail’ — why SC sent 11 convicts released early in Bilkis Bano case back to jail : https://theprint.in/judiciary/rule-of-law-must-prevail-why-sc-sent-11-convicts-released-early-in-bilkis-bano-case-back-to-jail/1915091/
Why Supreme Court faulted its own ‘strange’ 2022 order as it sent Bilkis Bano convicts back to jail: https://theprint.in/judiciary/why-supreme-court-faulted-its-own-strange-2022-order-as-it-sent-bilkis-bano-convicts-back-to-jail/1915453/
With fate of Bilkis Bano convicts now in Maharashtra govt’s hands, a look at state’s remission policy: https://theprint.in/judiciary/with-fate-of-bilkis-bano-convicts-now-in-maharashtra-govts-hands-a-look-at-states-remission-policy/1916286/
As SC quashes remission for Bilkis Bano gang rape convicts, abridged Ep 1059 on what the issue was : https://youtu.be/NrfcBxpqtKY
TMC, for whom Sheikh has proven electorally useful in the past, has adopted a wait & watch strategy following the attack on ED officers who went to raid Sheikh’s residence in Sandeshkhali.
The island nation of Maldives is front and centre in the headlines: Not only has President Mohamed Muizzu chosen China for his first bilateral visit, three ministers of the country have angered Indians with their derogatory comments, even leading to calls to boycott the luxe tourism hub so popular with Indian celebrities. In Ep 1379 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the controversy, why it matters, and a likely positive upshot.
Protest over Modi govt administrator’s new moves in Lakshadweep, strategic & political issues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPG9o6ZvEMw
Intriguing shift in Maldives as 'pro-China' Muizzu wins. Politics & vendetta in geopolitical hotspot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1bxHjzUIuY
बिहार क्रिकेट एसोसिएशन के उपाध्यक्ष का कहना है कि राज्य सरकार से कई बार स्टेडियम सौंपने का अनुरोध किया गया, लेकिन कोई फायदा नहीं हुआ. उन्होंने आगे कहा कि अगर सरकार ध्यान दे, तो यह फिर से बेहतर हो सकता है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/wild-grass-glass-fragments-bad-scoreboard-the-plight-of-patna-stadium-disappointed-cricket-lovers/649130/
विपक्ष तब तक विफल होता रहेगा जब तक वह इस सवाल का जवाब नहीं ढूंढ लेता कि मोदी सरकार के खिलाफ उसकी कोई भी मुहिम राजनीतिक विमर्श पर हावी क्यों नहीं हो पाती----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/there-is-a-message-for-india-alliance-hidden-in-5-political-upheavals-that-took-place-from-1967-to-2014/648764/
The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition and sell it yourself. You can’t leave it to the courts, the media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. Watch this week’s National Interest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-5-political-upsets-in-india-from-1967-to-2014-hold-lessons-for-struggling-india-alliance/1912535/----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-is-not-teflon-coated-he-is-cast-in-titanium-what-mood-of-the-nation-poll-suggests/590881/
दिल्ली सरकार के मोहल्ला क्लीनिकों की रैंडम मॉनिटरिंग के बाद परिवार कल्याण निदेशालय की रिपोर्ट के आधार पर एलजी ने सीबीआई जांच की सिफारिश की. जिसके बाद AAP ने केंद्र पर निशाना साधा.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/fake-patients-fake-numbers-fraud-in-doctors-attendance-why-are-mohalla-clinics-of-delhi-under-surveillance/648410/
Harvard University president Claudine Gay resigned this week after a tumultuous few months that saw questions being raised about her response to pro-Palestine rallies on the campus, where antisemitic slogans were allegedly raised. The protests took place against the backdrop of Israel’s attack on Gaza, which followed a terror strike by Hamas on the Jewish state’s border communities. In episode 1378 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why the current churn on premier US college campuses goes beyond the Gaza conflict, and why it has implications for the world beyond, including India.
Despite the Supreme Court’s handbook on combating gender stereotypes, high court judges refuse to learn and continue to pronounce extremely gender-insensitive judgments.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/fixing-gender-insensitivity-in-hcs-needs-more-than-a-sc-handbook-lets-begin-with-judges/1911006/
Matoo’s name did not figure in any incident after January 2012, 'as he kept a low profile while being underground', but he remained on the 'most wanted list' as an A++ category terrorist.----more----https://theprint.in/india/ba-dropout-climbed-hizbul-ranks-to-become-most-wanted-whos-javaid-matoo-arrested-by-delhi-police/1911312/
22 जनवरी को मंदिर का प्राण प्रतिष्ठा समारोह होगा. श्रमिकों का कहना कि भगवान राम से जुड़े प्रोजेक्ट में शामिल होना उनका सौभाग्य है.
'The saga of the Ram Mandir is the story of miscalculations and mistakes by the so-called secular establishment over the last 50 years. We don’t always realise this but the idea of politically mobilising Hinduism became a Congress stratagem during Indira Gandhi’s last years', says Columnist and Author Vir Sanghvi, adds Arun Nehru, who sought to be Court Chamberlain in the Rajiv Gandhi-era, argued to continue with Indira Gandhi’s policy of playing the Hindu card in a subtle way that did not alienate Muslims. Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge
किसान का कहना है कि विदेशी फलों से 'प्रति एकड़ 5 लाख रुपये का रिटर्न मिलता है - जो सबसे ज्यादा फायदेमंद फसल का पांच गुना है.' हालांकि, मार्केटिंग एक मुद्दा बने रहने की संभावना है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/haryana-farmers-will-go-to-vietnam-to-learn-dragon-fruit-farming-government-will-provide-subsidized-trips/648107/
Wherever the dust settles on the debates, one hopes that organisations will be mindful of the ethical implications of these technologies and deploy them responsibly.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/2024-will-be-the-year-of-ai-heres-what-to-expect/1910284/
Formed in 2017 in Maharashtra, ‘Adhyatmik Aghadi’ coordinates with state's Hindu religious leaders & bodies. Ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly polls, it's tapping into Hindu voter base here.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/modis-spirituality-ram-temple-how-bjps-adhyatmik-aghadi-is-shaping-maharashtra-campaign/1909732/
Intelligence Ministry, led by Gila Gamliel, is one of ten ministries the Israel treasury has suggested shutting down over concerns they might be redundant.
Even though despatching battleships into the Red Sea might seem to offer a quick fix to terrorist attacks on international shipping, centuries of experience teaches us this just doesn’t work. Failed states like Yemen and Sudan need patient state-building efforts, without which the next crisis will always be just around the corner.
इमिग्रेशन ब्यूरो के आंकड़ों के मुताबिक, विदेश में उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त करने के इच्छुक भारतीय छात्रों के लिए ब्रिटेन एक पसंदीदा स्थान रहा है. भारतीय विदेश मंत्रालय के आंकड़ों के मुताबिक, 2022 में लगभग 55,000 भारतीय छात्र यूके में पढ़ रहे थे.
आईआईटी-दिल्ली और इन्फ्राविजन फाउंडेशन की रिपोर्ट में कहा गया है कि दिल्ली मेट्रो में सवारियों की संख्या अनुमानित सवारियों की संख्या के 47% है, जबकि अन्य परिचालन मेट्रो रेल नेटवर्क के लिए यह 25-30% ही है.
Report by IIT-Delhi & Infravision Foundation also found that Delhi metro ridership was equal to 47% of projected ridership as against 25-30% for other operational metro rail networks.
The currency has lost about 6% of its value against the dollar in the first three weeks of Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar’s tenure, as he faces economic challenges and IMF terms.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/world/why-pakistan-rupee-depreciated-dramatically-under-caretaker-pms-first-3-weeks-in-power/1759537/
British embryologist Wilmut died on 10 September at the age of 79. He led the team that created Dolly the sheep, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell.
भारत ने G20 में अपनी कूटनीतिक शक्ति का प्रदर्शन किया. GNFU इसका अगला कदम है. चीन के पास पहले से ही एक NFU नीति है और यदि अमेरिका कोई झुकाव दिखाता है, तो रूस भी इसमें शामिल हो सकता है.
A temple of Sant Ravidas in Sagar district is merely an electoral promise by BJP to woo Dalits when several Ambedkar statues have been vandalised all over Madhya Pradesh.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu has been arrested by state CID in an alleged Rs 300-crore ‘skill development’ scam (he is accused No. 37). In Ep 1309 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the case against him, and talks about his nearly five-decade political journey against the backdrop of Andhra’s notoriously choppy politics — from Sanjay Gandhi to NTR and a ‘coup’ in TDP.
Too many skeletons are coming out of BJP’s cupboards from one state after another. A drifting party organization is turning out to be a big dampener in PM Modi’s moment of triumph after the G-20 summit, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect. ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/corruption-infighting-indiscipline-why-bjp-not-congress-is-bigger-headache-for-modi-now/1756800/
What are the key takeaways from the recently concluded G20 Summit in Delhi & India's G20 Presidency? According to Swasti Rao,Associate Fellow, Europe and Eurasia Center, at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, the connectivity partnership between the US, EU, UAE, Saudi Arabia, India is a truly big ticket announcement that will be a gamechanger.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-do-you-count-the-takeaways-from-indias-g20-its-as-simple-as-abcd/1754848/
India demonstrated its diplomatic prowess at the G20. The GNFU is the next step. China already has an NFU policy and if US shows any inclination, Russia may also come on board.
किसी आस्था को निशाना बनाना एक असहिष्णु काम है. यह मानसिकता उस स्थिति के बराबर एक आश्चर्यजनक स्थिति बनाती जहां धार्मिक बहुमत नास्तिक व्यक्तियों के प्रति असहिष्णु है.
One of the biggest highlights from this weekend’s G20 Summit came from its sidelines — the announcement of the India-Middle-East-Europe Corridor, a multinational rail and shipping initiative to boost trade. In Ep 1308 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the purpose of the new corridor, the geography it will cover, and what it means for China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which is a massive project along the same lines.
Delhi may have evened the scale with China just a bit with its advocacy of the concerns of the emerging economies. But what happens when G20 presidency ends?----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/delhi-achieved-3-things-at-g20-but-dont-exaggerate-indias-real-material-power-from-it/1756363/
आशा कार्यकर्ताओं का आरोप है कि बिना वेतन बढ़ोत्तरी के उनका काम बढ़ाया जा रहा है. हरियाणा के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री अनिल विज का कहना है कि उन्होंने 13 सितंबर को आशा कार्यकर्ताओं के प्रतिनिधियों की बैठक बुलाई है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/asha-workers-are-on-strike-for-a-month-demanding-good-wages-and-regularization-of-jobs-in-haryana/597942/
1983 में NAM शिखर सम्मेलन से लेकर बाइडेन, मैक्रॉन और सुनक के साथ इस G20 द्विपक्षीय बैठक तक के 40 साल भारत के नकली गुटनिरपेक्षता से लेकर ज्यादातर नीति स्वायत्तता की ओर बढ़ने का प्रतीक हैं.
PM Modi has a packed schedule as India hosts G20, with 15 bilaterals over three days. But take a close look at the line-up, and something interesting pops up — a bilateral with Azali Assoumani, the President of Comoros, a tiny African island nation. In Ep 1307 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the significance of this meeting in the current geopolitical scheme of affairs, and what it means for India’s legacy as G20 president.----more----Read Ernst & Young article here: https://www.ey.com/en_gl/tax/why-africa-is-becoming-a-bigger-player-in-the-global-economy----more----Read Washington Post article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/interactive/2021/africa-cities/----more----Read Al Jazeera article here: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/2/20/mapping-africas-natural-resources
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been able to leverage India’s G20 presidency over the past year to shore up his own global reputation and why India is increasingly hesitant to walk the Middle Path between Russia and the U.S.
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/what-western-press-missed-about-india-as-modis-foreign-policy-comes-of-age-with-g20-summit/1748204/
दिल्ली के मुख्यमंत्री अरविंद केजरीवाल ने कहा था कि ‘केश कला बोर्ड’ कौशल विकास, उन्नत ट्रेनिंग और वित्तीय सहायता के जरिए नाइयों के लिए कल्याणकारी उपायों को सुविधाजनक बनाने के लिए समर्पित होगा.
US govt has unveiled names of first 10 drugs whose prices will be subjected to negotiations between Medicare & manufacturers, amid massive pushback by the big pharma lobby.
कर्नल नेक्टर संजेनबम (सेवानिवृत्त), केसी, एससी को ऐसी किसी भी भूमिका में नहीं डाला जाना चाहिए जिसका अभी के पुलिसिंग मैनुअल में कोई जगह नहीं है.
The G20 summit is here and there’s lots to talk about. Apart from the geopolitical issues, there are several economic issues, including crypto regulations, that will be discussed. Economist Radhika Pandey and Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss the details in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/crypto-regulation-debt-resolution-more-possible-key-outcomes-of-indias-g20-presidency/1750767/
'Till recently it has always been the BJP that celebrates the use of India over Bharat. Atal Bihari Vajpayee lost an election by telling us that India was shining, Modi launched Make in India. So, is BJP so annoyed by Opposition alliance naming itself 'INDIA', that it prompted a knee-jerk response?', says author and columnist Vir Sanghvi, in #ThePrint #SharpEdge
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/we-were-india-since-alexanders-time-why-drag-the-british-into-it/1750174/
Geopolitical moves gather pace as India rolls out the red carpet for the G20 Summit this weekend. What’s common between the US reopening its embassy in tiny Seychelles, sending its first envoy to the Maldives and India announcing an embassy in Timor-Leste. And why is Biden the first US president in 22 years to miss the 9/11 memorial. In Ep 1306 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the new ‘Great Game’. ----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode no 1044 here: https://youtu.be/WEQXuAMPNqE----more----Watch Mike Pompeo interview here: https://youtu.be/NY5c5wOUj0M----more----Read National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/g-2024-how-vishwaguru-can-get-new-strategic-space-modi-another-stage-in-pre-election-year/1224394/----more----Read Politico article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/07/g-20-to-be-bidens-newest-front-in-his-battle-with-china-for-economic-power-00114360
संख्या की बात करें तो बीजेपी ने अब तक 68 मुख्यमंत्री बनाए हैं, जिनमें 21 ओबीसी थे. जबकि कांग्रेस के बनाए हुए 250 मुख्यमंत्रियों में सिर्फ 43 ही ओबीसी हैं.
----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/congress-bjp-pm-modi-obc-caste-rahul-gandhi-obc-cheif-ministers-muslims-hindu-caste-in-politics/595733/
Congress claims many sitting BJP MLAs will join the rival party soon. Ruling party downplays exits & says those who switched sides felt they might not get ticket due to lack of winnability.
From the Shiv Sena forming the MVA govt to the alliance's collapse in 2022, plans for the airport have kept on changing. For villagers, life seems suspended in indecision.
Colonel Nectar Sanjenbam (retired), KC, SC, should not be thrust into a role that has no justification in the current policing manuals.
कांग्रेस का दावा है कि बीजेपी के कई मौजूदा विधायक जल्द ही विपक्षी पार्टी में शामिल होंगे. हालांकि, बीजेपी ने बाहर जाने को तवज्जो नहीं दी और कहा कि जिन लोगों ने पाला बदला है, उन्हें लगा कि जीतने की संभावना नहीं होने के कारण उन्हें टिकट नहीं मिलेगा.
For most of recorded history, world leaders rarely met face-to-face, because of distance and circumstances. Ever since the summit between French emperor Napoléan Bonparte and Russian Tsar Alexander I in 1807, though, they’ve become an ever-bigger part of global democracy. Leaders like to think they can fix intractable issues with a hug or a handshake, but the reality is few summits achieve much.
मोदी सरकार को भारत के हित में अपनाई गई विश्व स्तर पर विघटनकारी नीतियों पर अमल करने की जरूरत है. निर्यात पर अचानक लगाए गए प्रतिबंध से भारत के दोस्तों को ठेस पहुंची है और यह उसकी विश्व गुरु महत्वाकांक्षाओं के खिलाफ है.https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/how-modi-governments-sudden-sanctions-hurt-india-globally/594883/
Pakistan marks 6 September as ‘Defence of Pakistan Day’, to honour what it describes as a milestone moment in the 1965 war — mostly to celebrate what it sees as its air force’s many ‘successes’. In Ep XX of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks back at the war that no side won, the Sargodha strike, and tries to separate fact from fiction, including a difficult question about the IAF’s performance, & brings a leadership lesson from fighter pilots.
INDIA के लिए सबसे बड़ा खतरा आम सहमति का टूटना है. पीएम उम्मीदवार को यह साबित करने के लिए पर्याप्त चतुर होना चाहिए कि वे गठबंधन के भीतर किसी के लिए खतरा नहीं हैं.
Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand where 97% of power generated is from thermal plants will require special support in green transition.
Days after Udhayanidhi Stalin’s call to eradicate Sanatana Dharma, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams board announces initiatives to promote the same among youth, put them on 'bhakti path'.
While G20 dinner invite in the name of ‘President of Bharat’ has triggered row, Centre had earlier asserted in court that ‘there is no change in circumstances to consider any change in Article 1’.
राजनीतिक विश्लेषकों का मानना है कि रैली का उद्देश्य भाजपा पर दुष्यन्त चौटाला के नेतृत्व वाली पार्टी से नाता तोड़ने के लिए दबाव डालना है.
पॉडकास्ट में - जिसका उद्देश्य 'दक्षिण भारतीय परिप्रेक्ष्य से' राष्ट्रीय मुद्दों को संबोधित करना है - स्टालिन ने भाजपा पर 2014 के चुनावी वादों को पूरा नहीं करने और गैर-भाजपा राज्यों के साथ अन्याय करने का आरोप लगाया.
Tamil Nadu minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, son of CM M.K. Stalin and grandson of late DMK patriarch M. Karunanidhi, has ruffled quite a few feathers with his comment about ‘Sanatana Dharma’ — he likened it to diseases, and said it was something to be destroyed not opposed. The comment sent allies in the newly formed INDIA alliance scurrying to distance themselves from it. In Ep 1304 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes a peek into history — at Periyar and his rationalist Dravidian movement — to explain how Tamil politics has been shaped by opposition to Sanatana Dharma, and how the tide may be turning.
Starting this year, English literature students of Doon University will read Kim by Rudyard Kipling, Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore, A Passage to India by EM Forster, Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, Untouchable by Mulk Raj Anand, and Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh.Read More- https://theprint.in/opinion/6-books-for-doon-literature-students-why-i-picked-them-what-they-say-about-1900-1947-india/1746410/
Minister Anurag Thakur has ruled out the possibility of early elections but there are reasons why opposition politicians think PM Modi is preparing to spring a surprise, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/whats-behind-modi-govts-push-for-one-nation-one-election-and-why-it-has-rattled-india/1745626/
सनातन के अंत का उदयनिधि का आह्वान हिंसा या संहार नहीं है. बल्कि ये हिंदू धर्म की उन धारणाओं के खिलाफ है, जो पुरातनपंथी हैं. जैसे अंधविश्वास, जाति और वर्ण व्यवस्था आदि. सनातन का अंत एक तरह से हिंदू धर्म के सुधार और संशोधन का आह्वान है.https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-we-should-not-be-afraid-of-stalin-call-for-the-end-of-sanatana-dharma/594612/
'While India might have the luxury of a large landmass, its strategic depth is of little value due to overriding domestic compulsions. India will therefore have to be forward deployed almost everywhere to thwart any pre-emptive surprise attacks', says Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane (retd), adds that India has to carefully calibrate its strategy with respect to its potential adversaries — China to the north & Pakistan to the West.
China has issued its ‘standard map, 2023 edition’, and managed to upset even ally Russia & friend Nepal, apart from usual victims India and countries along the South China Sea. In Ep 1303 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the map, the clever timing of its release, and the vexed 9 or 10 “dash-line” issue that has singed Hollywood’s Barbie as well.
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Hindi link- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/2024-lok-sabha-election-bjp-one-nation-one-election-pm-modi-2018-law-commission-report/594081/
उदयनिधि स्टालिन के बयान से कांग्रेस ने पल्ला झाड़ा जबकि भाजपा ने तीखी प्रतिक्रिया दी और इंडिया गठबंधन से सफाई देने को कहा. वहीं आएरजेडी नेता ने तमिलनाडु के मंत्री से माफी की मांग की है.
Indian Americans heavily lean Democrat and were disenchanted with their lawmakers’ declaring caste as a real problem, without evidence. Caste narratives and rumours have mainstreamed this rogue issue.
2024 के बाद अगर कम-से-कम 18 राज्य ऐसे हो जाते हैं जिनमें भाजपा सत्ता में नहीं हैं, तो उसके लिए उस तरह की सत्ता उपभोग करना एक बड़ी चुनौती हो जाएगी जिसकी मोदी सरकार आदी हो चुकी है
With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It’s the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha. ONOE is seen as a brahmastra. It is, however, a distant prospect. To read this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta : https://theprint.in/national-interest/one-nation-one-election-is-bjps-brahmastra-it-wants-state-contests-to-be-modi-versus-who-too/1742807/
नूंह विधायक और कांग्रेस नेता आफताब अहमद के एक प्रश्न के उत्तर में, इस सप्ताह की शुरुआत में प्रश्नकाल के दौरान अनिल विज द्वारा हरियाणा विधानसभा में डेटा प्रस्तुत किया गया.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/from-jat-agitation-to-nuh-violence-mobile-internet-was-shut-down-55-times-in-haryana-in-last-8-years/592972/
India’s GDP growth for Q1 of this financial year has come in at 7.8%, a strong number. But a deeper look shows there are some pain points already showing themselves. Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/robust-services-growth-revival-in-consumption-demand-strong-capex-fuelled-7-8-q1-gdp-growth/1740700/
Shortly after a successful lunar landing, ISRO is all set to launch its first solar mission, Aditya L1, that will allow India to take a closer look at the Sun’s surface and understand its effect on Earth.
Watch #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more about the mission.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the importance of the G20 summit as well as why Biden has chosen to support Modi and India in its rivalry against China
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/xi-jinping-must-not-push-his-g20-luck-too-far-his-worst-india-us-nightmares-can-come-true/1737777/
From Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto onwards, almost every top leader of Pakistan has been prosecuted for corruption—but it’s done nothing to clean up the country. This isn’t because Pakistani politicians are especially greedy. The real reason is that the country’s powerful military has created and propped up a system that serves its own interests, preventing the growth of political competition and public accountability.
बस्ती की एमपी/एमएलए कोर्ट 2001 में शहर के एक व्यवसायी के बेटे के अपहरण के मामले में सुनवाई कर रही है, जिसे पुलिस ने बाद में लखनऊ के एक घर में पाया था, जिसका प्रबंधन अमरमणि द्वारा किया जा रहा था.
The remission policy drafted by the Yogi Adityanath government in UP allows lifers above 60 to walk free if they have served 16 years in prison and shown ‘good conduct’. Former UP minister Amarmani Tripathi, who killed a young pregnant poet in 2003, has inarguably been one of the big names freed by the policy. But more stories emerge when one scours the list of 691 convicts freed under the policy. In episode 1302 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at one such, involving a young IIM alum and IndianOil employee — Manjunath Shanmugam — who cracked down on petrol pump adulteration and was murdered. One of his killers now walks free, more on the way and it raises some questions.
Leftism, Rightism, communalism… what is the one ‘ism’ that is common to all Indian political parties? In episode 1301 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the Modi government’s latest LPG subsidy, what it means for the Indian economy, and why subsidy remains a temptation no party can resist — no matter its cost.
केंद्रीय सड़क मंत्री नितिन गडकरी को भरोसा है कि भाजपा के विकास कार्य उसे 2024 में सत्ता में वापस लाएंगे. उन्होंने INDIA गठबंधन को 'समझौते का खेल' कहकर खारिज कर दिया.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/224-doesnt-happen-in-politics-nitin-gadkari-said-upa-bankruptcy-india-cag/591628/
Irregular rains in key tur growing areas of Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, and the open import policy is discouraging farmers from growing the pulse.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-tur-needs-urgent-attention-depending-on-african-imports-stifles-our-market/1736803/
Rahul Gandhi is caught in the Hamletian dilemma- to be or not to be PM candidate, to consume or not to consume "poison". There are many possibilities for Congress in 2024 if he decides 'not to be', ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
RSS & affiliates reject term 'Adivasi', saying it goes against idea of united India, and prefer 'Vanvasi'. But others oppose latter term, saying it implies tribals are 'uncivilised'.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/validating-aryan-invasion-or-statement-of-rights-rahul-remark-reignites-adivasi-vs-vanvasi-debate/1734956/
The mercenary-warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin is just the latest of President Vladimir Putin's victim to meet a mysterious end. The Soviet-era KGB, which Putin worked for, for had a formidable talent for killing ingenuously using poisons and explosives. The Russian president has shown he paid attention to his lessons at the KGB academy.
offthecuff #virsanghvi #shekhargupta #otc
In this edition of ThePrint Off The Cuff, Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi speaks to ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta on leadership in modern India. Watch this episode as Shekhar Gupta explores his journey --from interacting with political leaders for the first time, stories of Emergency and political dynasties, to India & Pakistan’s fascinating leaders and working at numerous newsrooms.
The stage is set for the grand finale of India’s G20 presidency. Against this backdrop, in episode 1300 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta picks up broad trends from the latest Pew survey of 23 countries to show how the world sees India & Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
खान, जिन्होंने इस साल की शुरुआत में हरियाणा विधानसभा में गौरक्षक मोनू मानेसर का उल्लेख किया था, को जांच में शामिल होने के लिए कहा गया है क्योंकि उनके पास 'मामले से संबंधित कुछ जानकारी/दस्तावेज हो सकते हैं'.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/congress-mla-monu-manesar-haryana-police-nuh-violence-communal-clash-mamman-khan-vhp/590871/
In episode 1299, #CutTheClutter returns to the UP ganglands to discuss the release of politician Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani Tripathi, who murdered a budding poet — Madhumita Shukla — pregnant with the former minister’s child in 2003. Amarmani Tripathi is another of UP’s famed gangster-politicians who has been with many parties, from the Congress to the BJP, BSP and SP. The investigation into the case thus saw many twists and turns, decluttered here by Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
But this is not all the episode is about — at the end, find a section on the great things happening with Indian track & field.
Juche, broadly based on the principles of self-reliance and nationalism, has a dedicated set of followers in India. They admire the ‘philosophy’, critics call it a propaganda tool.
बेशक करन सांगवान-अनअकादमी विवादों से सामने आए हैं, पर ऐसे विवाद आगे भी होते रहेंगे, इसलिए इसे एक परिघटना के तौर पर देखे जाने की जरूरत है.
If Modi is the outsized factor in the 2024 elections, then only nationalism outpaces him as the dominant mood. INDIA’s challenge is to create an alternative nationalism.
Awaiting UPSC's decision on status of her medical condition, she has already cleared civil services prelims 2023 & bank probationary officer exam. She also has job offer from FCI.
नूंह के डिप्टी कमिश्नर ने हलफनामे में कहा कि 7 अगस्त तक 2 हफ्तों में जिले में चलाए गए डिमोलिशन अभियानों से प्रभावित 354 लोगों में से 283 मुस्लिम थे.
ग्लोबल साउथ का विचार, जिसके मुताबिक भारत या इसके नेता, बाकी देशों के अगुआ बन सकते हैं. नरेंद्र मोदी इसके सबसे प्रमुख और ताकतवर ग्लोबल एम्बेसडर बनकर उभरे हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/modi-once-again-brought-nehru-global-south-idea-but-it-does-not-stand-the-test-of-geography-politics-economics/589889/
Global South has been exhumed and resurrected. Narendra Modi has emerged as its most prominent and powerful global brand ambassador. However, the leadership of the Global South needs a reality check. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/modi-has-exhumed-nehrus-global-south-which-fails-the-test-of-geography-geopolitics-and-economics/1731536/
Following the 2023 BRICS Summit, which ended Thursday, the five-member grouping has opened its doors to 6 new members: Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia and Argentina. In Ep 1298 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta goes through latest IMF data to decode the geopolitics of the expansion, what it means for India, and the power equation in new BRICS.----more----
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The Government has proposed replacements for India’s nineteenth-century penal code, criminal procedure code, and Evidence Act. The new codes won’t bring Indian criminal justice into the modern age, though, unless colonial-era acts governing the country’s police are replaced with laws that ensure accountability to the people.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/indias-proposed-criminal-law-codes-can-modernise-justice-if-they-begin-with-police-first/1726583/
The Q1 data for 2023-24 shows that the banking sector is continuing with its stellar run so far, with profits up and NPAs down. But some small areas of concern are emerging. Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
BRICS was always considered as a bloc established to counterbalance the West. But the entry of Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and UAE has changed the game.----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/brics-has-expanded-cant-continue-being-anti-us-its-up-to-india-to-balance/1729694/
जातिगत वोटों पर नजर, बीजेपी विकासशील इंसान पार्टी को एनडीए में शामिल करने की इच्छुक है, लेकिन इसके प्रमुख मुकेश सहनी लोकसभा सीटों और आरक्षण की मांगें इसे आसान नहीं होने दे रहे हैं. ----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mallah-votes-in-bihar-mukesh-sahni-who-did-tremendous-bargaining-tough-challenge-for-bjp/589368/
केंद्र सरकार द्वारा 2019 में जम्मू-कश्मीर के मिले अनुच्छेद 370 के तहत विशेषाधिकार को खत्म करने के बाद, अनुच्छेद 371 को लेकर भी चिंताएं जाहिर की गई हैं जो कुछ अन्य राज्यों को 'विशेष दर्जा' प्रदान करता है.
The Modi govt has set up a panel under former Principal Scientific Adviser K. VijayRaghavan to make recommendations on reforming the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). Reform in India’s premier defence R&D entity — the subject of many withering assessments by the armed forces, parliamentary panels and CAG — has been a long-time coming. In Ep 1297 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses what ails the DRDO, what it’s got right, and India’s efforts to build a genuine military-industrial complex.----more----
Modi govt to revamp DRDO, sets up committee with members from services and industry: https://theprint.in/defence/modi-govt-to-revamp-drdo-sets-up-committee-with-members-from-services-and-industry/1727195/
CAG slams DRDO for delays, declaring projects successful despite failure to meet key goals: https://theprint.in/defence/cag-slams-drdo-for-delays-declaring-projects-successful-despite-failure-to-meet-key-goals/1277226/
Parliamentary panel recommends DRDO revamp, wants private sector & academic institutions involved: https://theprint.in/defence/parliamentary-panel-recommends-drdo-revamp-wants-private-sector-academic-institutions-involved/339777/
Panel suggests DRDO revamp: http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/panel-suggests-drdo-revamp/281031/
Kalam’s banana republic: https://theprint.in/opinion/kalams-banana-republic/40777/
Indian Army prepares to switch to new rifles: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/defence/story/19880915-indian-army-prepares-to-switch-to-new-rifles-797701-1988-09-14
After many years of failure, Indian defence scientists claim success with MBT for army: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19851115-after-many-years-of-failure-indian-defence-scientists-claim-success-with-mbt-for-army-802171-2014-01-15
Following deficient rains this monsoon, Karnataka & Tamil Nadu are locked in a legal battle over allotment of Cauvery water, as farmers in both states demand ‘rightful’ share.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/cauvery-water-dispute-karnataka-to-argue-for-distress-formula-in-sc-push-centre-on-mekedatu-project/1728266/
देहरादून में सर्वे ऑफ इंडिया, शिमला में इंडियन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ एडवांस्ड स्टडीज़ और कोलकाता में नेशनल लाइब्रेरी ऑफ इंडिया एक साल से अधिक समय से बिना प्रमुख के हैं, लेकिन प्रशासनिक काम चलता रहता है.
Having millions of young Indians enthusiastically engaging with science and technology is a huge return on investment on a mission like Chandrayaan-3. It will create several ripple effects.
51 वर्षीय अधिकारी और उसकी पत्नी को 14 दिन की न्यायिक हिरासत में भेज दिया गया है. बचाव पक्ष के वकील का कहना है कि आरोपी ने 2005 में नसबंदी कराई थी. यह बरकरार है या नहीं, इस पर मेडिकल रिपोर्ट का इंतजार है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/rape-at-home-molestation-in-church-fir-lodged-against-suspended-delhi-official-wife-for-sexually-assaulting-minor/588618/
ISRO scripted a big breakthrough Wednesday as its Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed near the Moon’s south pole. In Ep 1296 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta brings in ThePrint’s science wizards — Sandhya Ramesh in Bengaluru and Mohana Basu in Delhi — to understand why the mission is important, what it hopes to uncover on the Moon, and what comes next.
BJP has gone slow with its expansion agenda in South India, Odisha, Punjab and other states. ThePrint’s Political Editor explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect why PM Modi and HM Amit Shah are making tactical halts and retreats.----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/shades-of-grey-in-modi-shah-politics-from-chandigarh-to-chennai-and-mumbai-to-puri/1723318/
15 अगस्त को आए भूस्खलन ने कृष्णा नगर निवासियों के जीवन को मुश्किल कर दिया. कई लोगों ने मकान खो दिए, कुछ को उन्हें खाली करना पड़ा और अब वो आंबेडकर भवन में शरण ले रहे हैं.
In the 3 weeks between 23 August and 10 September, PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be coming face-to-face twice, at the BRICS and G20 summits. These interactions come as talks on India and China’s 3-year-old Ladakh stand-off continue — the 19th round of corps commanders talks was held last week, followed by 3-day Maj-Gen-level talks. In Ep 1295 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses where India & China stand in Ladakh, the issue in Depsang & Demchok, sticking points and likely solutions.----more----
https://theprint.in/defence/as-modi-xi-reach-brics-meet-militaries-focus-on-lac-de-escalation-discuss-finer-points/1725352/
https://theprint.in/defence/india-china-tensions-at-depsang-a-disengagement-sticking-point-began-much-before-may/477612/
https://theprint.in/defence/why-depsang-plains-eyed-by-china-is-crucial-for-indias-defence-in-ladakh/505373/
Cut The Clutter, EP 1225: https://youtu.be/9RqFI69i2hI?si=a7BR3uc-ePd1AvkQ
The Survey of India in Dehradun, the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shimla, and the National Library of India in Kolkata have been without a chief for over a year. But administrative life goes on.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/3-institutions-headless-for-a-year-indian-research-scholarship-has-an-institutional-problem/1724435/
चंद्रमा की सतह से प्राप्त डेटा, वैज्ञानिक रूप से अभूतपूर्व होने के बावजूद, व्यक्तियों की पहचान से प्राप्त डेटा के समान प्रासंगिक नहीं हो सकता है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-caste-census-in-bihar-more-than-chandrayaan-3-sc-verdict-explains-why/587260/
14-member panel led by ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has also suggested measures, including a ‘model package’ for Noida & Greater Noida, to expedite completion of stalled housing projects.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/india/expert-panel-calls-for-immediate-registration-possession-for-homebuyers-despite-builders-dues/1724533/
Alvi claims he did not sign bills amending the Official Secrets Act and the Army Act, which have been criticized for curbing freedom of expression and political participation in Pakistan.
Around 13,000 guest teachers were hired in 2005-07 amid shortage of regular teachers. But govt official says guest teachers 'not at par as their recruitment based on village-level merit'.----more----Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/india/education/18-yrs-on-job-but-no-parity-why-haryana-guest-teachers-are-planning-stir-in-khattars-constituency/1721172/
अय्यर, जिनकी आत्मकथा ‘मेमोयर्स ऑफ ए मेवरिक’ सोमवार को जारी हुई, उनका कहना है कि वो कांग्रेस को नहीं छोड़ेंगे, लेकिन उन्होंने पार्टी के ‘गांधी और नेहरू की तरह की धर्मनिरपेक्षता’ से दूर जाने पर अफसोस जताया है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/on-being-kept-out-of-cwc-mani-shankar-aiyar-said-gandhi-kharge-believe-that-i-am-a-dinosaur-and-a-light-cannon/587662/
How is Nirmala Sitharaman emerging as the face of BJP in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2024 elections?
Donald Trump has been in the headlines with 91 charges for serious ‘felonies’. In Ep 1294 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the jargon to explain what exactly is going on with embattled Trump & his prospects for next presidential polls.----more----
https://texaspolitics.utexas.edu/set/should-donald-trump-run-president-2024-february-2023
https://politico.com/interactives/2023/trump-criminal-investigations-cases-tracker-list/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/trump-charges-jan-6-classified-documents/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/03/politics/trump-brad-raffensperger-phone-call-transcript/index.html
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-boasts-strong-support-among-republicans-the-general-election-could-be-a-different-story
केंद्रीय वित्त मंत्री इस साल पहले ही 6 बार तमिलनाडु का दौरा कर चुकी हैं. 2024 के लोकसभा चुनाव के मद्देनज़र, नई संसद में रखे जाने वाले सेंगोल के बारे में बात करते समय उनके भाषण में कईं बार तमिलनाडु का उल्लेख हुआ है.
हिमाचल में इस समय कांग्रेस की सरकार है, जिसमें 4 लोकसभा सीटें और 3 राज्यसभा सीटें हैं. जबकि बीजेपी के पास राज्य की 3 लोकसभा और सभी आरएस सीटें हैं और प्रतिभा अब हिमाचल से अकेली कांग्रेस सांसद हैं.
Hindi Link: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/punjab-has-been-stagnant-for-two-decades-remove-its-fog-otherwise-people-will-go-abroad/586353/
his August marks four years since Modi govt scrapped J&K’s special status and carved two Union territories out of it. On this occasion, we take a look at how
Jammu & Kashmir — long viewed by outsiders as a troubled land on account of its battle with cross-border terrorism — compares with India on key socioeconomic indicators. Govt data throws up a stereotype-defying surprise. In Ep 1293 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes a look at data from NFHS-5 and other surveys to talk about the many ways J&K is doing better than the rest of India.
31 जुलाई की नूंह में हुई सांप्रदायिक हिंसा के मामले में राज कुमार उर्फ बिट्टू बजरंगी को 14 दिन की न्यायिक हिरासत में भेज दिया गया है. उस पर पहले भी नूंह में एक अन्य मामला दर्ज किया गया था, लेकिन उसे जमानत पर छोड़ दिया गया था.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/who-is-nuh-accused-bittu-bajrangi-gau-rakshak-vegetable-vendor-self-styled-saviour-of-hindu-women/585793/
मुख्यमंत्री के मंत्रिमंडल में शामिल लिंगायत और वोक्कालिगा नेता इस सर्वेक्षण के निष्कर्ष को लेकर सावधान हैं. राज्य पिछड़ा वर्ग आयोग ने अब रिपोर्ट की समीक्षा शिक्षाविदों की एक कमेटी से कराने का निर्णय लिया है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/to-accept-or-not-to-accept-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiahs-internal-struggle-over-caste-census-report/585834/
Lingayat & Vokkaliga leaders in CM's cabinet may be wary of survey’s findings. State Commission for Backward Classes has now decided to get report reviewed by committee of academics.
The Q1 data for the pre-election year 2023-24 gives us some clues about the challenges that central and state governments will face in the run-up to the 2024 general elections. Economist Radhika Pandey & ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/muted-tax-collection-in-q1-of-fy24-leads-to-widening-fiscal-deficit-govt-focus-still-on-capex/1718399/
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 as well as Roscosmos’s Luna-25 will land in a region close to the lunar South Pole. Why is the lunar South Pole so attractive to science and commerce? Sandhya Ramesh explains in ThePrint #PureScience
मणिपुर के एक अधिकारी का कहना है कि कठिन परिस्थितियों में भी बलों के बीच गलतफहमियां हैं. अर्धसैनिक बल और पुलिस कर्मियों का कहना है कि ज़मीनी स्तर पर स्थिति खराब है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/all-forces-neutral-manipur-police-assam-rifles-misunderstandings-public-distrust-manipur-violence-kuki-meitei-clash/585412/
इस योजना के तहत तीन लाख और उससे अधिक की आबादी वाले शहरों को कवर करते हुए - PPP मॉडल में 10,000 बसें तैनात की जाएंगी. केंद्र 10 वर्षों में 20,000 करोड़ रुपये प्रदान करेगा और बाकी राज्यों से होगा.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/centre-clears-rs-57613-cr-pm-ebus-sewa-scheme-potential-to-be-game-changer-in-transport-sector/585351/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra travelled to Trincomalee in Sri Lanka and spoke to the first Tamil governor of its Eastern province, Senthil Thondaman, on issues ranging from the 13th Amendment and why it was still not implemented despite becoming a part of the Constitution and the 1987 India-Sri Lanka accord and why Thondaman is a fervent supporter of the jallikatu sport.
Russia’s economy grew by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2023, a counterintuitive statistic for a country now nearly 2 years into waging a withering war. In Ep 1292 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the state of the Russian economy, explains the central bank’s back-to-back sharp hikes in interest rates, and why the growth figure may not be good news for Vladimir Putin ahead of next year’s elections.
PM Modi’s attack on Indira Gandhi on her national security record in his Lok Sabha speech was unusual and unexpected. But it wasn’t about what she did in 1966, 1974 or 1984. It was about keeping the BJP battle-ready for 2024, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.
2019 में बीजेपी ने लालकृष्ण समेत 20 से ज्यादा दिग्गज सांसदों को बाहर कर दिया. उस समय आडवाणी, मुरली मनोहर जोशी. सुमित्रा महाजन, कलराज मिश्र जो 75 साल से ऊपर थे.
चौथे दिन, हमने अपना ध्यान अपने पूरे शरीर पर, एक-एक हिस्से पर, ऊपर से नीचे तक ले जाना शुरू कर दिया. पांचवें दिन, मैं शिविर से बाहर निकला.
----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-did-i-leave-the-vipassana-camp-on-the-fourth-day-itself-dilip-mandal/584358/
एक संवाददाता सम्मेलन को संबोधित करते हुए, राजस्थान के डीजीपी उमेश मिश्रा ने कहा कि पुलिस अब हत्याओं में उनकी 'अप्रत्यक्ष भागीदारी' की जांच कर रही है. ----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/months-after-nasir-junaids-murder-police-deny-direct-involvement-cow-vigilante-monu-manesar-rajasthan-police-nuh-violence/584384/
In his 10th I-Day address, PM Modi made sure to cover all bases — from ‘thousand years of slavery’ to making India a developed economy by 2047. In Episode 1291 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta underlines focal points from PM’s speech & how they hint at BJP’s 2024 strategy.
आज़ादी को 76 बरस हो गए हैं...तो वहीं, अपने वतन, आंगन को छोड़कर आए लोगों में से कुछ के मन में आज भी अपने मूल घरों को देखने की एक आस बची है...तो कुछ उस मंज़र को याद भी नहीं करना चाहते.
Chinese President Xi Jinping had a message this June for the highly qualified youth unable to find jobs amid the massive employment crisis facing the country. “Choosing to eat bitterness,” he said, “is also choosing to reap rewards.” Economic behemoth China is in the midst of a crisis: Deflation stalks the economy, its largest real estate company Country Garden finds itself in default danger two years after the Evergrande saga, imports are slipping, and 1 in 5 Chinese graduates is struggling to find a job. In Ep 1290 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains just what is going on with the Chinese economy.
Hindi link- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/akhilesh-listens-from-others-ears-days-after-speaking-against-the-leadership-3-sp-leaders-expelled/583744/
नीति आयोग की रिपोर्ट से पता चलता है कि दिल्ली के 11 जिलों में से पांच में 2016 और 2021 के बीच बहुआयामी गरीबी में वृद्धि देखी गई. शहर की बहुआयामी गरीबी में शिक्षा की हिस्सेदारी भी बढ़ी है.
Deloitte in its audit report highlighted certain transactions questioned in Hindenburg report, which SEBI is investigating. SEBI's report on Adani group's alleged fraud is due Monday.
Hindi link- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/in-states-ahirwal-region-3-dynastic-families-match-the-enigma-of-haryanas-lals-who-they-are/583365/
Link- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/airstrike-in-mizoram-or-operation-blue-star-modis-speech-reminded-of-the-most-dangerous-decade/583067/
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Modi government has moved 3 bills that seek to overhaul India’s colonial-era criminal law. In episode 1289 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at some important reforms proposed in IPC-replacement Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill — sedition, terrorism, suicide & hate crime.
The RBI's monetary policy committee has kept interest rates unchanged but has raised its inflation outlook. What is driving this and will growth be impacted? Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan answer these questions are more in #Macrosutra
नूंह के डिप्टी कमिश्नर धीरेंद्र खड़गटा ने जनता से अफवाहों पर ध्यान न देने की अपील की है. उन्होंने कहा है कि हिंसा से संबंधित अफवाह फैलाने के आरोप में अब तक 11 FIR दर्ज की गई हैं.
उत्तराखंड सरकार ने इस साल मई में वन भूमि से धार्मिक संरचनाओं को हटाने का अभियान शुरू किया था. कांग्रेस ने इसे राज्य में ध्रुवीकरण की कोशिश बताई है तो बीजेपी का कहना है कि इसमें कोई ‘धार्मिक एंगल नहीं है'.
Mahouts Bellie and Bomman have sent a legal notice to ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ filmmakers, seeking Rs 2 crore, all-terrain vehicle, & a house. Production house says ‘all claims untrue’.
On 9 August, US President signed order limiting investment in sectors like semiconductors, quantum tech & AI. Beijing calls move ‘blatant economic coercion & technological bullying.’
स्थानीय लोगों का दावा है कि 31 जुलाई की सांप्रदायिक हिंसा के बाद शुरू हुआ विध्वंस अभियान नूंह में मुसलमानों को सबक सिखाने के लिए था. इससे पहले भी दूसरे राज्यों में इस तरह का पैटर्न देखा जा चुका है.
PM Narendra Modi gave a nearly 2-hour speech in Parliament Thursday as he replied to the Congress-led no-confidence motion against his government. In Ep 1288 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down his attack on the Opposition (read Congress), and outlines the 12 themes that are likely to define the BJP’s 2024 campaign: 6 points of attack on the Opposition, and 6 highlighting his achievements as PM. @CoorgWildernessResort ----more----Watch CTC Ep 1287 on Opposition's attack against Modi during discussion on no-confidence motion: https://youtu.be/Cf3qzmBvLFo
लोकनीति-सीएसडीएस की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, भारतीय युवाओं का दसवां हिस्सा अक्सर खुद को नुकसान पहुंचाने या आत्महत्या के विचारों का अनुभव करता है. अन्य 12 प्रतिशत ने स्वीकार किया कि उनके मन में कभी ही ऐसे विचार आए होंगे.
The board structure of IIMs but undergo significant reforms for greater representation of stakeholders who represent larger interests.
Haryana heavyweight and former Congressman Rao Inderjit Singh joined BJP in 2014. Over the years, he has taken potshots not just at CM Khattar but at ex-CM Hooda too.
यह कोई नहीं कह सकता कि राहुल अब एक महान वक्ता हैं या फिर एक कुशल राजनीतिज्ञ. लेकिन इस बात से भी इनकार नहीं किया जा सकता कि उन्होंने संसद में बुद्धिमत्ता और जोश के साथ मोदी सरकार की आलोचना नहीं की.
This week, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s controversial remarks against the Congress and news portal NewsClick were expunged and then restored. Here’s what that means
कुछ मुस्लिम परिवारों का दावा है कि हिरासत में लिए गए उनके बेटे और भाई 18 साल से कम उम्र के हैं और पुलिस ने विशेष रूप से उनके समुदाय के पुरुषों पर ही कार्रवाई की है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/haryana-violence-communal-clash-nuh-violence-meo-muslims-muslims-nuh-say-sons-being-targeted-arrested/581569/
A debate is under way in Parliament on the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition against the Modi Govt. It presents a glimpse at how the Opposition’s ‘INDIA’ alliance is looking to approach 2024. In Ep 1287 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lists his takeaways from the debate on how the Opposition strategy has shifted since the last no-confidence motion in 2018. @CoorgWildernessResort
आरबीआई ने पिछले नवंबर में सेंट्रल बैंक डिजिटल करेंसी या ई-रूपये का संचालन शुरू किया था और अब उसे यूपीआई के माध्यम से इसका उपयोग बढ़ाने की उम्मीद है. लेकिन विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि इसको लेकर जागरूकता की कमी और इसे अपनाने में कई बाधाएं हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/rbi-wants-to-increase-the-use-of-e-rupee-through-upi-but-10-lakh-transactions-per-day-is-far-fetched/581498/
India's experience with Coal Mines Provident Fund and Seamen's Provident Fund should lead us to ask if the idea of a centralised welfare fund is itself problematic, and prone to misuse.
जब पड़ोसी राज्य हरियाणा जो भाजपा शासित है और उबल रहा है तो ऐसे में गृह मंत्री को दंगों के बारे में बात न करने के लिए विपक्ष पर तंज कसते हुए देखना विडंबनापूर्ण है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/amit-shah-bjp-india-opposition-alliance-aap-arvind-kejriwal-delhi-bjp/581438/
The laptop and other electronics import restriction and the subsequent pushing back of the deadline, is just the latest example of India's ineffective attempts to send China an economic message. This won't change unless we plan better, Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan argues in ThePrint Standard Deviation.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/standard-deviation/modi-govt-wants-to-hurt-china-with-laptop-import-curb-but-it-will-end-up-hurting-india/1704656/
The panel, comprising Justice Gita Mittal, Justice Shalini Joshi & Justice Asha Menon, will investigate & suggest measures for rehabilitation & restoration of peace in the state.
बठिंडा से सांसद हरसिमरत कौर बादल ने आरोप लगाया कि पंजाब की उत्पाद शुल्क नीति में 'भ्रष्टाचार हुआ है' और इससे राज्य के खजाने को सैकड़ों करोड़ का नुकसान हुआ है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sad-mp-writes-to-amit-shah-about-punjab-liquor-scam-involving-aap-govt-calls-for-cbi-ed-probe-delhi-liquor-case-harsimrat-kaur-badal/580941/
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi, now a nominated MP, made a very interesting point during the debate on the Modi government’s Delhi services law. He said the ‘basic structure doctrine’ — which renders some portions of the Constitution beyond amendment, and is the grounds on which some critics have challenged the law — has a very debatable jurisprudential basis.
As a judge, however, Gogoi had cited the basic structure doctrine and its wisdom in more than one judgment. In episode 1286 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the doctrine with ThePrint’s resident legal eagles — Legal/Courts Editor Bhadra Sinha and Assistant Editor Apoorva Mandhani. Tune in for an illuminating discussion on how the ‘basic structure doctrine’ evolved and what it means.
At the centre of the buzz is a polycrystalline material called LK-99 (Lee-Kim 1999, the year of discovery) manufactured by scientists from Korea University in Seoul.
Influencer Cell is the new IT Cell in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. But YouTubers and Reel makers being wooed by parties are worried about the generation that can switch loyalties with one swipe.
प्रस्ताव में कहा गया है कि नूंह हिंसा को देखते हुए जैनाबाद पंचायत मुसलमानों को गांव में व्यापार करने की इजाजत नहीं देगी. महेंद्रगढ़ पंचायत ने भी ऐसा ही प्रस्ताव पारित किया लेकिन उसे वापस ले लिया गया.
यह माना जा रहा है कि पार्टी की योजना गुटबाजी और सत्ता विरोधी लहर को कम करना है. इस उद्देश्य से सीएम शिवराज चौहान सहित बाकी नेता बारी-बारी से लोगों तक पहुंचने के अभियान में शामिल होंगे.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/cm-chouhan-may-not-be-face-of-jan-ashirwad-yatra-in-mp-bjp-likely-to-diversify-leadership/580394/
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to three years in prison, disqualifying him from elections for 5 years. Shahbaz Sharif Govt also indicated delay in elections. In Ep 1285 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about how the Army has perfected its “hybrid” rule. @CoorgWildernessResort ----more----https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/me-captain-you-team-very-vain-very-effective/543999/----more----https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPjTkrINOEA----more----https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCPIC57wRs0
This story warns us that the incendiary politics that led to Gurugram—an icon of India’s economic ambitions—could easily set off larger fires.
Animosity between leaders hasn't done region any good. According to Nuh MLA Aftab Ahmed, political leadership of Mewat has raised peoples' issues, but their voice hasn’t really been heard.
कथित तौर पर लॉरेंस बिश्नोई गिरोह का हिस्सा यूपी के युवकों का पंजाब, हरियाणा में अपराधों से संबंध पाया गया है. पुलिस का कहना है कि गिरोह के तार यूपी के हथियार सप्लायरों से भी जुड़े हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/young-criminals-musclemen-arms-dealers-the-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-has-taken-up-under-its-grip/580446/
India is like a boxer facing both Pakistan and China in the ring. New Delhi must prepare to deal with both of them individually.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/is-india-ready-for-pakistan-china-threat-two-front-war-would-mean-defeat-gen-naravane-writes/1703591/
मोदी सरकार द्वारा आयुष को बढ़ावा देने के क्रम में आठ नए निजी आयुर्वेद-योग केंद्र अब दिल्ली-एनसीआर में केंद्र सरकार के कर्मचारियों, उनके परिवारों, पेंशनभोगियों और सीजीएचएस कार्ड धारकों को स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं देंगे. ----more----
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Indian army’s ‘big’ state is making a comeback with laptop import curb. However, the Indian experience so far is that when imports are banned or restricted in the expectation of domestic manufacturers filling in, it almost never — in fact, never — happens. Watch this week's #NationalInterest by ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. ----more----
https://theprint.in/national-interest/indias-big-state-is-making-a-comeback-with-laptop-import-curb-its-yesterday-once-more/1701296/
भारत में अब तक इसी उम्मीद से आयातों पर रोक या प्रतिबंध लगाए जाते रहे हैं कि घरेलू उत्पादक भरपाई करेंगे, लेकिन ऐसा कभी नहीं हुआ है.----more----
बीजेपी के राज्यसभा सदस्य सुशील मोदी के नेतृत्व वाली संसदीय समिति ने अपनी रिपोर्ट में कहा कि आम मतदाता सूची लागू करना फिलहाल संविधान के अनुच्छेद 325 के दायरे से बाहर है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/house-panel-cautions-modi-govt-on-proposed-common-voter-list-avoid-stepping-into-states-domain/579216/
China posing CIPS as an alternative to SWIFT & promoting trade with the Middle East in yuan adds to challenge to US image of global financial superpower. In Episode 1284 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta adds context to Fitch downgrading default rating for US from 'AAA' to 'AA+'.
गुरुवार को संगेल, मेओली, जलालपुर नूंह और शिकारपुर में पुलिस द्वारा सर्च ऑपरेशन चलाया गया. सांप्रदायिक हिंसा के बाद दर्ज किए गए 45 एफआईआर की जांच के लिए तीन एसआईटी गठित की गई है.
‘मेधावी’ लोगों के भाई-भतीजावादी आचरण की पड़ताल करने पर हमें पता चलता है कि कैसे उनकी आत्म-केंद्रित रणनीतियों से भारत की विविध जातियों और जनजातियों की वास्तविक योग्यता का अवमूल्यन हुआ है.
Fitch downgraded US government’s credit rating. And while markets across the world, including India, slumped in response, volatility will likely be driven by other factors.
At a meeting of Congress leaders in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi & party chief Mallikarjun Kharge told Karnataka unit to fulfil 5 poll promises made by party in state & steer clear of graft charges.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/give-govt-ads-only-to-favourable-media-focus-more-on-2024-rahuls-advice-to-karnataka-congress/1698284/
'Confronted with the atmosphere of divisiveness, people ask 'what must it be like to be a Muslim in today's India?' But we should also ask: 'what does it feel like to be a Hindu in today’s India?'', says author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi, adds, 'It is about what it feels like to be an Indian when each day brings sadder stories and more depressing headlines.'
The communal conflict in Haryana’s Nuh this week has left six people dead and sparked arson attacks and vandalism in areas right on national capital Delhi’s doorstep. In Ep 1282 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta offers a profile of Nuh, which is an outlier in Haryana in that 80% of its population is Muslim — how its unique demography came to be, its journey from the Mughal era to the Partition to now, and how it fares on crucial socioeconomic indices like education and fertility rate, as well as poverty, and the Tablighi Jamaat connection.
The bloodshed in Manipur is being fuelled by weapons looted from armouries. Recovering them is a challenge for many reasons, from lack of records to ethnic divides in police force.
पूर्व वित्त मंत्री मनप्रीत सिंह बादल ने सीएम मान को 'अपनी जुबान पर काबू रखने' की चेतावनी भी दी क्योंकि मान ने उनके बहनोई को इस बहस में घसीटा था.
The landlocked African nation of Niger, a US ally, saw its democratic government overthrown by a military coup last week. Could it be a coincidence that the coup came at the same time as the Africa-Russia Summit in St Petersburg, which Niger’s elected president skipped? In Ep 1282 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why remote Niger matters, its uranium reserves, the West-Russia tug-of-war, and Africa as the new geopolitical playground.
सिनेमैटोग्राफ अधिनियम, 1952 में बदलाव पर वर्षों से काम चल रहा है. इस बीच तमाम पैनल्स ने ड्राफ्ट को स्टडी किया और फिल्म इंडस्ट्री ने चिंता जताई. आखिरकार सोमवार को संसद में बिल पारित हो गया.
The Americans demand that Israel stop discriminating against Americans of Palestinian origin, who are often denied entry or taken for security questioning on arrival.
Changes to Cinematograph Act, 1952, have been in the works for years, with several panels studying draft and film industry raising concerns. Bill was finally passed in Parliament Monday.
‘Boom state’ Gujarat has a per capita income twice that of ‘laggard’ West Bengal, but the two states have nearly the same share of population under the poverty line. Stunned?
Released earlier this month, the Niti Aayog ‘National Multidimensional Poverty Index: A Progress Review 2023’ defines poverty as going much beyond per capita income. In Ep 1281 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into the Niti Aayog report — based on Modi govt data — to explain the different criteria of poverty, and how it turns conventional calculations on their head. Based on data mined from the index, he explains why Bengal appears to be doing better than Gujarat on many counts.
PM Modi says everyone’s dreams will be fulfilled in ‘my third term’. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh analyses PM’s message to the people as well as BJP colleagues, in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect. Watch:
From the time of before Aurangzeb and EIC to the Dogras and now. Shias have been sidelined and systematically targeted. This procession is a step towards coexistence.
यह बात ज़ाहिर है कि हम जिस दुनिया में रहते हैं, वहां हर क्षेत्र में पुरुषों का ही वर्चस्व है. सदियों तक साहित्य में स्त्रियों को लिखने की इज़ाज़त नहीं थी और प्रेमचंद ने हमेशा अपनी पत्नी के लेखन को बढ़ावा दिया है.
Called ‘Restoring Stepwells, Reviving Life’, an IIC exhibition, which opened on 22 July and closes today, shows how eight step wells – two in Delhi, six in Hyderabad – were painstakingly resuscitated.
झारखंड के पहले सीएम बाबूलाल मरांडी को इस महीने की शुरुआत में राज्य भाजपा प्रमुख बनाया गया था. एक साक्षात्कार में, उन्होंने यह भी कहा कि पार्टी यूसीसी पर आदिवासी समुदाय के सुझावों के लिए तैयार है.
The drug, which is available in India as a pill and in other countries as an injection, has some known side effects but they are usually mild and short-lived, say doctors.
Isn’t it incumbent upon the ruling party to draw inspiration from global citadels of learning to stop SC/ST/OBC students from dropping out of IITs?
5 सप्ताह के विचार-विमर्श और सुरक्षा स्थिति को देखने के बाद, समुदाय के नेताओं के आश्वासन और कई शर्तों के साथ श्रीनगर में शांतिपूर्ण ढंग से कार्यक्रम आयोजित करने की अनुमति दी गई.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/to-change-narrative-show-normalcy-why-srinagar-muharram-procession-was-allowed-after-3-decades/576508/
इस बार शासक दल सुपरिभाषित धुरी वाले विपक्षी गठबंधन, भाजपा विरोधी वोटों के ध्रुवीकरण, और बदली भू-राजनीतिक स्थिति के मेल से उभरी चुनौती से रू-ब-रू है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/2024-election-battle-skips-semi-finals-reaches-straight-to-final-and-3-challenges-bjp-ahead/576220/
In the Modi-Shah approach to politics, no political threat or electoral battle is taken lightly. It is just that now the three factors — Opposition unity, pan-state consolidation of the anti-BJP vote and the complicated geopolitical scenario — have added to their challenge. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/battle-2024-has-skipped-semis-gone-straight-to-final-and-bjp-has-3-challenges-ahead/1691016/
कुछ प्लेटफॉर्म श्रमिकों के कल्याण के लिए प्रस्तावित शुल्क का विरोध कर रहे हैं, जबकि अन्य उद्योग निकायों का कहना है कि अगर सही तरीके से किया गया, तो इससे अर्थव्यवस्था में निवेश को बढ़ावा मिल सकता है.----more----Read the full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/rajasthan-gig-workers-law-welcomed-but-industry-suggests-some-tweaks-for-wider-adoption/575951/
President as ‘Visitor’ of every IIM with power to nominate & remove directors. In episode 1280 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and how it allows the Centre to tighten its grip over the country's premier institutes.
The IMF's July update to its World Economic Outlook incorporates the latest data on the world economy. What does this show about the Indian economy and the world? Economist Radhika Pandey and The Print Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/an-optimistic-imf-has-upped-its-projection-for-global-growth-but-dont-celebrate-just-yet/1688826/
गुजरात की प्रति व्यक्ति आय पश्चिम बंगाल से लगभग दोगुनी है, लेकिन दोनों राज्य 'बहुआयामी गरीबी' के स्तर पर लगभग बराबर है. पश्चिम बंगाल ने बीते 5 वर्षों में काफी प्रगति की है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/gujarat-may-be-a-boom-state-but-proportion-of-its-people-below-poverty-line-similar-to-laggard-bengal/575077/
Known as Xi Jinping’s blue-eyed boy, Qin Gang was sacked as the Chinese foreign minister this week after a month’s absence from the public eye. Qin, who remains a state councillor, had a meteoric rise — going straight from China’s US ambassador to foreign minister. He was last seen on 25 June, when he held discussions with counterparts from Russia, Sri Lanka and Vietnam in Beijing. His absence comes amid rumours of an affair with a famous TV journalist. In episode 1279 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about Qin’s rise, the speculation surrounding his absence, the return of his predecessor Wang Yi as his successor too, and how the complex Chinese system works.
Ten thousand active soldiers have come out against the Israeli government, withdrawing from their voluntary army service, which can get them jail terms.
Enrolment for scheme providing mid-day meals to preparatory-class 8 students in govt and govt-aided schools has shown a drop in 26 states and union territories in past 7 years.
Severity of symptoms, coupled with high transmission rates, has raised alarm among health authorities & public. Hospital OPDs seeing 80-100 cases a day as opposed to 10-20 last year.
बुधवार को लोकसभा में पेश किया गया विधेयक, जम्मू-कश्मीर पुनर्गठन अधिनियम 2019 में संशोधन का प्रस्ताव करता है ताकि विस्थापित समुदायों के नॉमिनेटेड सदस्यों के लिए विधायी कोटा प्रदान किया जा सके.
It is always a good idea to see if survey results are consistent with other indicators of the economy. The problems of measurement make it difficult to do this in India.
विश्लेषकों का कहना है कि भाजपा शिंदे के नेतृत्व वाली सेना और अजित पवार के नेतृत्व वाले राकांपा गुट के साथ गठबंधन में सुरक्षित है, बीजेपी को किसी अन्य सहयोगी की जरूरत नहीं है.
Opposition BNP in poll-bound Bangladesh is seen as anti-India and anti-Hindu. Its top Hindu faces, Nitai Roy Chowdhury and his daughter Nipun, are trying to counter this perception.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/world/will-uphold-secular-values-hindu-leaders-seek-to-shed-bangladesh-national-partys-anti-hindu-tag/1685643/
Mahila Morcha will target women voters in 18-25 age group & reach 1,000 1st-time voters in each seat, says subject of Manipur sexual violence will be handled ‘sensitively’.
वाल्टे को नहाने, खाने जैसे बुनियादी काम करने के लिए भी मदद की ज़रूरत है. वह और उनका परिवार दिल्ली में किराए के एक तंग फ्लैट में रह रहे हैं और अस्पताल से डिस्चार्ज होने के बाद सरकार की तरफ से कोई भी उनसे मिलने नहीं आया है.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cleared its 24th bailout for Pakistan. In an accompanying report, it examines the country’s battered economy and “policy missteps” that led “to large fiscal and external deficits, rising inflation, and eroded reserve buffers in FY23”. In episode 1278 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the IMF report, examines its key findings, and discusses Pakistan’s ‘bailout addiction’.
भाजपा की संसदीय दल की बैठक के अपने संबोधन में पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि विपक्ष के आचरण से लगता है कि वह विपक्ष में ही रहना चाहता है.
Ladli Behna Yojana, launched months ahead of MP elections, promises Rs 1,000 per month to women between 23 to 60 years of age. ‘Ladli Behna Senas’ spread the good word.
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On 5 August 2020, Pakistan released a political map that laid claim to the erstwhile Junagadh princely state, now in Gujarat, and listed Jammu and Kashmir as disputed territory. In Ep 541 of #CutTheClutter, originally published on 5 August 2020, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses Pakistan’s fantasy map, why Sardar Patel called Junagadh Jinnah’s 'pawn' while Kashmir and Hyderabad were the ‘king’ and ‘queen’ on the Partition chessboard.
Stating that BJP failed to fulfil poll promise made in 2014 Lok Sabha polls and 2016 state polls, Nawgong MP Pradyut Bordoloi says delay exposes party's ‘insincerity and indifference'.
The less populous US has 50 states and the more homogenous China has 34 administrative regions, why shouldn’t India consider establishing fifty or more administrative regions?
आठ वर्ष पहले भाजपा नेताओं ने भारत को 'कांग्रेस-मुक्त' करा देने की घोषणा की थी. वे भूल गये थे कि अति-निंदा और झूठी निन्दा का अंततः उल्टा फल भी मिलता है.
80 days of bloodshed, horrific crimes against women, collapse of law & order machinery in Manipur — nothing has dented PM Modi’s trust in CM Biren Singh. In this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains why
मणिपुर में जातीय दंगे भड़कने के बाद महिलाओं ने इंफाल में कार धुली जाने वाली बिल्डिंग में शरण ली, जहां वे काम करती थीं. उन पर भीड़ ने हमला कर दिया. बाद में उनके शव खून से लथपथ और कटे हुए पाए गए.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/mob-came-asked-dragged-and-took-away-kin-of-2-women-killed-in-manipur-await-justice/573379/
Henry Kissinger visited China last week and was given the red-carpet welcome. He follows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen and President Biden’s special climate change envoy John Kerry. In episode 1277 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the key takeaways of Kissinger’s trip, other visits and the larger geopolitical picture.
बीजेपी डैमेज कंट्रोल मोड में है, राज्य इकाई प्रमुख ओपी धनखड़ का कहना है कि महापुरुषों की पहचान जाति से नहीं होती. मुद्दे को सुलझाने के लिए सीएम खट्टर जल्द ही दोनों समुदायों के नेताओं से मिलेंगे.
Fund would be in addition to what CUs get from govt — 2023-24 budget set aside Rs 11,252.56 cr for them. Education ministry issued guidelines in 2022 to help CUs initiate process.
Data reveals that states with a lower variance between their estimates and their actual expenditure do better in terms of governance outcomes. Spending less isn't the solution.
In India, largely a brown spirits market, availability of quality spirits by Indian makers, rise of cocktail culture & freedom to experiment with flavours, is pushing demand for gin.
एंडाउमेंट फंड, सेंट्रल यूनिवर्सिटीज़ को सरकार से मिलने वाली राशि के अतिरिक्त होगा. शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने सीयू को प्रक्रिया शुरू करने में मदद करने के लिए 2022 में दिशानिर्देश जारी किए.
भारत न अब सबसे तेजी से वृद्धि दर्ज कर रही अर्थव्यवस्था है, न ही उसे ‘चाइना प्लस वन’ वाले परिदृश्य में बड़ा लाभ मिल रहा है लेकिन मुद्रास्फीति, घाटे के प्रबंधन, विदेशी मुद्रा भंडार और रुपये की स्थिरता के मामले में उसने अच्छा प्रदर्शन किया है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/india-must-stop-fixating-on-fastest-growing-tag-focus-on-economic-successes-to-meet-its-potential/572592/
10-yr-old rescued from employers’ house with swollen eyes & wounds is one of many victims of child labour & abuse. Parents say don't want money, were told she'd 'have a good life'.
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https://theprint.in/india/beatings-burns-confinement-parents-of-dwarka-domestic-help-narrate-10-year-olds-trauma/1682061/
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If Congress made errors, BJP should've given Manipur real change. Biren Singh's statements in weeks leading up to and during flare-up show BJP persisted with the same policy of divisiveness. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
https://theprint.in/national-interest/new-bjp-govt-old-divisive-ways-birens-rule-shows-party-never-gave-manipur-real-change/1680803/
https://theprint.in/india/after-spat-with-twitter-users-cm-biren-singh-hints-at-chinas-role-in-manipur-violence/1651225/
कांग्रेस ने अगर गलती की थी, तो भाजपा तो वहां असली बदलाव ला सकती थी लेकिन मुख्यमंत्री बीरेन सिंह ने हिंसा से पहले और उस दौरान जो बयान दिए उनसे भाजपा की वही विभाजनकारी नीति उभरी.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/new-government-but-same-old-politics-of-division-bjp-government-in-manipur-never-tried-for-change/572519/
PureScience As Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer hits the screens, it has once again spurred discussion over early nuclear tests, the atomic bombs, and the morality of scientific work. ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains.
पाकिस्तान में हिंदू अल्पसंख्यकों को एक मुस्लिम लड़की के भारत में एक हिंदू भारतीय व्यक्ति से शादी करने के फैसले का परिणाम भुगतना पड़ रहा है.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/seema-haider-entered-india-pakistanis-turned-to-their-hindus-its-a-hostage-situation-for-them/572128/
IITs are trying to expand global footprint by setting up shop abroad, but data shows few international students are coming to Indian campuses despite ‘action plan’ to attract them.
https://theprint.in/india/education/iits-have-been-wooing-foreign-students-hard-for-5-yrs-they-havent-cracked-the-code-yet/1678920/
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Since the Russia-Ukraine war, there’s been talk of the rise of non-dollar currencies. How can the Indian rupee occupy this space and what could the benefits be? Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
Delhi’s flood-displaced wait for the government to identify their losses and rebuild their homes from scratch. The 1978 deluge is fresh in the mind of many who again find themselves in relief camps.
दिल्ली के बाढ़-विस्थापितों को सरकार की मदद और उनके घरों को नए सिरे से बनाने का इंतजार है. पिछले सप्ताह दिल्ली में बाढ़ से लगभग 2.5 लाख लोग विस्थापित हुए.
Caste-based discrimination is common across South Asia, but untouchability exists primarily within Hinduism. Muslims and Christians practising untouchability contradict the tenets of their religions.
https://theprint.in/opinion/i-once-supported-sc-quota-for-dalit-muslims-and-christians-but-heres-why-i-dont-anymore/1679352/
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जिस हिसाब से बीते कुछ सालों में शिक्षा महंगी हुई है और गरीब तथा मध्यमवर्ग के पहुंच से बाहर होती जा रही है उसे देखकर आज अगर मैथिली शरण गुप्त जिंदा होते तो लिखते “शिक्षे, तेरा नाश हो तू पैसे के हित बनी”
'Lack of uproar over the Manipur incidents signifies India's mental block when it comes to integration of the Northeast', says Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi, adding that incidents like these should be a wakeup call for India. Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge
यूपीएससी के सपने को पूरा करने के लिए एस्पिरेंट्स के परिवार कभी कर्ड लेते हैं तो कभी अपने खाने में कटौती कर कोचिंग और बड़े शहरों में रहने का खर्च जुटाते हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/debt-selling-land-what-troubles-poor-families-of-upsc-aspirants-go-through/571362/
The viral video of two Manipur women being paraded naked by a mob has finally shaken Indians into opening their eyes on the human tragedy unfolding in the state since May. It took this brutal video for even PM Narendra Modi to break his silence. While the crisis in Manipur has failed to capture India’s — and the government’s — attention the way it should have, reporters from ThePrint have been on the ground, tracking it closely. In Ep 1275 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks to Sr Asstt Editor Sonal Matharu, who first broke the story of sexual assaults on women in Manipur, including the two in this video, on how she uncovered it. And challenges of covering this conflict from the ground.
In an interview, senior Congress leader Hooda speaks about the BJP govt in the state, next year’s elections, Yamuna floods and infighting within the state’s party unit.
A good name does not assure a decent career. The prospects of the new coalition depend on how it builds upon this initial advantage.
It’s been 54 years since Indira Gandhi, facing challenges to her leadership within the Congress, nationalised India’s banks. Public sector banks now account for over 80 percent of India’s bad debt, pointing to a rot in the system that is forcing the government to continuously pump them with more money. In Ep 217 of Cut The Clutter, originally published on 19 July 2019, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the nationalisation of banks, the prescient warning missed, and what Modi govt could possibly do over half a century down the line.
Ever since military despot General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq claimed record support in a referendum on his rule, even though voting centres were visibly empty, Pakistanis have joked about 'farishtey', or angels, deciding the fate of election after election in Pakistan. The Army is confident its 'farishtey' will ensure Prime Minister Imran Khan doesn’t get a second shot at power — but flagrant rigging could have serious long-term consequences.
भारत में अदालतें वैवाहिक और आपराधिक मामलों सहित कई अन्य मामलों में व्यक्तियों की गोपनीयता और गरिमा की सुरक्षा को बनाए रखने के लिए सक्रिय हो गए हैं.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/indian-courts-divorce-cases-to-strip-searches-how-courts-are-championing-right-to-privacy-supreme-court/570750/
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India has the highest prevalence of anaemia in South Asia. The new National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Program can be a trendsetter
Courts in India have become increasingly proactive about safeguarding the privacy and dignity of individuals across a range of cases, including in matrimonial and criminal matters.
Nine of them didn't contest 2019 LS polls, while 16 failed to win any seat. Yet, facing a possible unified Opposition in 2024, BJP looking at smaller parties to help net more seats.
प्रधानमंत्री का कहना है कि विपक्षी दल कर्नाटक में 'एक साथ मुस्कुरा रहे हैं' लेकिन विभिन्न राज्यों में 'एक-दूसरे के खून के प्यासे' हैं, जबकि एनडीए ने विपक्ष में बैठकर भी 'सकारात्मक राजनीति' की.
In Ep 1274 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses how the two alliances stack up against each other, while listing some inherent contradictions and the challenges they are likely to face. @CoorgWildernessResort
चाचा और भतीजा दोनों 2024 में हाजीपुर से चुनाव लड़ने पर आमादा हैं. बीजेपी 2024 के लोकसभा चुनाव से पहले उन्हें एक साथ लाने की कोशिश कर रही है, खासकर जबसे जेडीयू एनडीए से बाहर हो गई है.
Between AAP-controlled MCD, centre-nominated NDMC, home ministry-appointed LG, 7 BJP MPs & municipal councillors from other parties, there is a mess of power centres in Delhi.
https://theprint.in/opinion/pm-modi-was-once-a-cm-too-he-should-care-for-federalism-withdraw-delhi-ordinance/1673492/
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बेंगलुरु में विपक्षी दलों का दो दिवसीय सम्मेलन चल रहा है. कांग्रेस के पूर्व सहयोगी कुमारस्वामी का कहना है कि आयोजकों ने उन्हें आमंत्रित नहीं किया क्योंकि वे 'भ्रम' में हैं कि जेडी(एस) समाप्त हो गया है. https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/jds-was-not-invited-in-the-meeting-of-opposition-parties-congress-said-those-who-have-the-courage-to-fight-will-come/570067/
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संविधान (74वां संशोधन) अधिनियम, 1992, में किया गया और 1 जून 1993 को लागू हुआ. इसमें राज्य सरकारों के लिए शहरी स्थानीय निकायों (यूएलबी) को 18 महत्वपूर्ण कार्यों की एक सूची सौंपी गई थी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/legislation-strengthen-municipalities-completes-30-years-agencies-still-do-not-have-power-mayors-weak/569501/
The heavy rains that hit Delhi last week might well be the result of climate change. But the deluge that followed — the intense flooding in areas of north and east Delhi, including the Red Fort and Ring Road — was intensified by administrative negligence & apathy. In Ep 1273 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the Yamuna, its course from the Himalayas to Delhi, and why the flooding was not nature’s wrath alone. @CoorgWildernessResort
The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992, came into force on 1 June 1993 and had a list of 18 critical functions for the state governments to transfer to urban local bodies (ULBs).
https://theprint.in/india/governance/30-years-of-law-to-empower-municipalities-why-agencies-remain-toothless-mayors-weak/1669635/
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सचिन पायलट के निर्वाचन क्षेत्र टोंक की तरह, राजस्थान में 18 और सीटें हैं, जहां 1998 से राज्य में सरकार गठन के अनुरूप बारी-बारी से कांग्रेस और भाजपा को वोट दिया गया है.
Like Sachin Pilot's constituency Tonk, there are 18 more seats in Rajasthan which have voted alternatively for Congress & BJP since 1998 — in line with govt formation in the state
अतीत में मुसलमानों के साथ भाजपा की सफलता की कमी को ध्यान में रखते हुए, पार्टी भविष्य में और विस्तार की संभावना के साथ नई प्रवृत्ति को महत्वपूर्ण और आशाजनक मानती है.
India produces nearly 22 million tonnes of tomatoes and consumes about 20 million tonnes. With paltry exports, there should be no price shock.
दिल्ली में यमुना नदी पर बने आईटीओ बैराज में कुल 32 गेट है. इनमें से 5 गेट कई दशकों से बंद है. पिछले कई सालों से यमुना में कम पानी आता था जिसके कारण इन गेटों को खोलने की जरूरत नहीं पड़ती थी.
In a new report, the WHO has categorised the artificial sweetener aspartame as “possibly cancerous” to humans. But the groupings used by the IARC, which decides these categories, don’t mean the same things we think they do. ThePrint #PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains.
cuttheclutter A 10 July Bombay High Court verdict acquitted a man who was earlier convicted of raping a 17.5-year-old with whom he was in a relationship at age 25. The trial court had also held him guilty under POCSO, a tough law that seeks to punish sexual crimes against children, even though the girl involved had unequivocally declared the relationship was consensual. In Ep 1272 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the important questions raised by the Bombay HC verdict, delivered by Justice Bharati Dangre — can a minor consent to sex, how do teenage romance & hormones fit into legislation on sexual crimes against minors, what is the impact of this gulf on India’s overburdened judicial system, and how does it fit into the UCC debate?----more----
https://theprint.in/judiciary/criminalising-consensual-teenage-relationships-burdens-courts-bombay-hc-acquits-man-in-rape-case/1669710/
https://theprint.in/judiciary/pocso-a-secular-law-applies-to-all-how-ncpcr-opposed-marriage-of-16-yr-old-muslim-girl-in-sc/1171607/
https://theprint.in/judiciary/can-an-under-18-muslim-girl-be-married-hc-verdict-puts-focus-back-on-child-marriage-law/604032/
https://theprint.in/judiciary/do-laws-for-minors-override-muslim-personal-law-assam-crackdown-on-child-marriage-reignites-debate/1386439/
https://theprint.in/judiciary/punishing-teen-romances-isnt-the-intent-behind-posco-says-madras-hc-suggests-amending-act/595274/
https://theprint.in/judiciary/punishing-teen-romances-isnt-the-intent-behind-posco-says-madras-hc-suggests-amending-act/595274/
DMK’s solution can effectively tackle polygamy and preserve the diversity of personal laws without necessitating the implementation of a uniform civil law.
पिछले सप्ताह राज्य में भारी बारिश हुई, जिससे भूस्खलन और अचानक बाढ़ आ गई है. 255 लोगों को चंद्र ताल से 5 दिन बाद बचाया गया. अन्य 118 लोगों को सांगला से निकाला गया और हवाई मार्ग से रक्षाम तक पहुंचाया गया.
Children displaced by the unrest between the Kuki & Meitei communities in Manipur are being accommodated in schools near relief camps. Though struggling to cope, many have found new friends.
Brij Disa Centre for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence report says top 500 Indian companies can add Rs 1.5-2.5 trillion in incremental pre-tax profit over 5 yrs by successful adoption of AI.
Inflation jumped again in June, and it's being driven by rising prices of food items. What items in your kitchen are getting more expensive and how will prices look in July? Economist Radhika Pandey and The Print Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
BSP chief & former UP CM Mayawati had said in 2021 that her political successor would be a Dalit, but she would not reveal the name as long as she was fit to lead the party.
https://theprint.in/politics/quasi-coronation-of-nephew-extra-sofa-on-mayawatis-dais-triggers-succession-buzz-in-bsp/1668233/
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मध्य प्रदेश के बुरहानपुर जिले से तीन जिला वन अधिकारियों का ट्रांसफर कर दिया गया है, और उनमें से दो ने दो महीने से भी कम समय तक सर्विस की है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/bhilala-tribe-forest-korku-tribe-madhya-pradesh/567667/
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'Maharashtra political battle shows Indian politics is now dead of ideology and divided into corruption and weaponisation of anti-corruption', says Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi, adds that with each party the BJP breaks and each crook it clasps to its bosom, the BJP steps more and more into the darkness of deep grey areas. Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge
Poverty reduction is a welcome global phenomenon but 110 cr around the world, 50% of them under the age of 18, still continue to live in abject poverty. In Episode 1271 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the findings of UNDP’s Multidimensional Poverty Index 2023. @CoorgWildernessResort ----more----https://hdr.undp.org/content/2023-global-multidimensional-poverty-index-mpi#/indicies/MPI----more----https://hdr.undp.org/content/2022-global-multidimensional-poverty-index-mpi#/indicies/MPI----more----Cut The Clutter, Ep 1097: https://youtu.be/d3KEjsHPgjo
मैतेई-प्रभुत्व वाले बिष्णुपुर और कुकी-प्रभुत्व वाले चुराचांदपुर के बीच स्थित क्वाक्टा गांव में डर का माहौल है. गोलीबारी में फंसे ग्रामीण समाधान का इंतजार कर रहे है.
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UGC's draft norms for foreign universities to set up India campuses came out in Jan. Feedback includes suggestions like spelling out faculty eligibility criteria, cluster college approval.
Even before the US Supreme Court judgment, nine American states had prohibited race-conscious admissions in public colleges & universities.
https://theprint.in/opinion/us-supreme-court-has-put-an-end-to-positive-discrimination-india-could-take-a-cue/1664642/
In this edition of ThePrint Uninterrupted, ThePrint’s Jyoti Malhotra speaks to the Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid on the drama unfolding in the Indian Ocean with elections round the corner and what the India-Maldives relationship is about Watch #theprintuninterrupted
चूड़ाचांदपुर में कानन की ग्राम रक्षा समिति के जैसी समितियां पूरे मणिपुर में मौजूद हैं — स्वयंसेवक गश्ती कर्तव्यों का पालन करते हैं और हिंसा के बीच ‘हॉटस्पॉट’ पर तैनात किए जाते हैं.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bulletproof-jackets-made-of-pillars-gun-training-how-village-committees-are-involved-in-guarding-churachandpur/566903/
cuttheclutter As PM Modi departs for his two-day trip to France Thursday, a look is warranted at India’s relationship with the European nation through the ages. In Ep 1270 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how France, now an important strategic ally for India, has been one of its most steadfast, if transactional friends.----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/in-modi-era-france-has-replaced-russia-as-indias-new-best-friend/280431/
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pm-modi-in-paris-what-india-can-gain-europe-from-india-8826681/
IndiGo and Air India have bought a record number of aircraft, 500 and 470. But India’s aviation industry bleeding red
https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-aviation-industry-has-no-cycles-of-boom-or-bust-its-constant-headwinds-tailwinds/1665198/
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Lodged at Central Prison in Trichy, Kapoor completed his 10-year jail term while awaiting trial. He was arrested in 2012.
पिछले नवंबर में भुवनेश्वर और कटक जेलों में पायलट प्रोजेक्ट के तौर पर शुरू की गई यह पहल कैदियों को रिहा होने के बाद सम्मान के साथ आजीविका देने में सक्षम बनाएगी.
cuttheclutter Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn has withdrawn from its $19.5 billion semiconductor joint venture with India’s Vedanta. While the Modi govt has said this won’t hurt India’s goals with respect to the cutting-edge chips, Foxconn has also reiterated its commitment to working with the country in the field. In Ep 1269 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what semiconductors are, why they are so high in demand, and the tragedy that ended India’s early edge in this field.
https://www.investopedia.com/semiconductors-supply-chain-7367716
https://corporatetraining.usf.edu/blog/what-is-semiconductor-technology-and-why-is-it-important
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शिवसेना और भाजपा नेताओं को कैबिनेट पदों से ज्यादा उम्मीदें हैं, और यह कवायद 17 जुलाई से शुरू हो रहे विधानसभा के मानसून सत्र शुरू होने से पहले पूरे किए जाने की उम्मीद है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/ajit-pawar-asked-for-creamy-home-and-finance-ministry-maharashtra-cabinet-expansion-stuck/566262/
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Shiv Sena & BJP leaders say there are more hopefuls than cabinet posts, but exercise expected to be done before 17 July, when monsoon session of assembly is to begin.
शिवसेना और भाजपा नेताओं को कैबिनेट पदों से ज्यादा उम्मीदें हैं, और यह कवायद 17 जुलाई से शुरू हो रहे विधानसभा के मानसून सत्र शुरू होने से पहले पूरे किए जाने की उम्मीद है.
The middle layer of this apparatus not only confines the UCC debate to Muslims but also produces a new binary between religious rights and social justice.
If PM Modi decides to fix accountability—from governance crisis in Manipur to electoral defeats in states—heads will roll, starting from party president JP Nadda.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/bjp-has-gone-too-long-without-acknowledging-its-leadership-is-slacking-modi-has-a-problem/1662822/
There is a buzz that an agreement for 3 more Scorpene-class submarines may be finalised when PM Modi visits Paris later this week as guest of honour for Bastille Day. Six submarines of this class have already been built in India by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders as part of a deal with France’s Naval Group. In Ep 1268 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet — how it began and where it stands, the delayed Project 75 India to build submarines with the latest tech, and more private players coming into this very specialised field. PS: At the end, find a short segment on why Indian test cricket is in a slump. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
https://www.spsnavalforces.com/story/?id=771&h=Submarine-The-Force-Multiplier
Following the burning of a Quran in Sweden, leaders of many Islamic nations have been demanding the country initiate criminal action against the anti-Islam agitator. Leaders of the Organisation of Islamic States have long been demanding that blasphemy be criminalised globally, and some in the West are beginning to wonder if their free-speech laws are worth the backlash from Muslims. But bowing to these calls will undermine hard-won gains for free speech across the world.
Amidst the heated debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code, a look at the diverse laws currently governing divorce and maintenance across different religious communities in India.
https://theprint.in/india/ucc-could-be-around-the-corner-but-divorce-still-comes-in-many-colours-in-india/1660078/
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The cross-border initiative connecting India & Singapore’s capital markets will now be traded from GIFT city in Gandhinagar, the country's 1st international financial services centre.
न्यूमोकोकल कांजुगेट वैक्सीन राष्ट्रीय सिकल सेल एनीमिया उन्मूलन मिशन के तहत उपलब्ध लोगों को कराई जाएगी. डॉक्टर्स कहना है कि इससे बड़ी संख्या में इस बीमारी से पीड़ित के जीवन में सुधार आएगा.
There is no better way than UCC to pull Muslims from the margins of separatism into the mainstream of nationalism.
अखिल भारतीय ब्राह्मण समाज ने पेशाबकांड के आरोपी प्रवेश शुक्ला के घर को तोड़ने के खिलाफ याचिका दायर करने का फैसला लिया है. जबकि, समुदाय का एक अन्य लोग सोशल मीडिया पर पीड़ित परिवार के लिए समर्थन जुटा रहे हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/demolition-politically-motivated-brahmins-in-sidhi-support-family-of-mp-urination-incident-accused/565215/
Does ideology still matter? If you look at the big picture, ideology has become a stronger force than it’s been in decades. Except, it works only on one side – the BJP’s. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/parties-without-ideology-are-endangered-in-the-bjp-era-even-congress-needs-a-modernised-doctrine/1660044/
क्या विचारधारा अब बेमानी हो गई? जी नहीं, पिछले दशकों में यह जितनी बड़ी ताकत थी, आज उससे कहीं ज्यादा मजबूत ताकत बन गई है. सिवाए इसके कि यह केवल बीजेपी के मामले में कारगर दिख रही है.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/in-the-era-of-bjp-there-is-danger-on-parties-without-ideology-congress-also-needs-a-modern-ideological-base/564794/
This episode of Cut The Clutter derives from two pieces of fine journalism from ThePrint stable. The first is a report by Nikhil Rampal on how Israel, with no oil reserves to speak of, beat its oil-rich neighbours and economic doom to emerge as the second-richest Mideast nation, ahead of even Saudi. The second is a report by TCA Sharad Raghavan, who has learnt from government officials that 10 percent of India’s oil imports from Russia are being paid for in the Chinese yuan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how Israel got its economy booming, and discusses what trade in yuan means for talk of rupee globalisation. Ep 1267.
किसी मुख्यमंत्री ने कभी ऐसा नहीं किया जो शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने किया. सिंह ने इसे प्रशासनिक और सामाजिक-व्यक्तिगत गलती के तौर पर देखा और पीड़ित आदिवासी युवक दसमत रावत को बुलाकर उसके पैर धोए और माफी मांगी.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/shivraj-singh-chouhan-washing-feet-tribal-is-part-of-hindutva-project-not-election/564322/
While bank credit looks healthy, there are signs of stress. Pvt investments show green shoots but merchandise exports are contracting. Foreign investors continue to find India attractive.
हरियाणा बीजेपी प्रमुख ओम प्रकाश धनखड़ ने कहा कि अगर बीजेपी और जेजेपी के शीर्ष नेता बाद में मिलकर चुनाव लड़ने का फैसला करते हैं तो चीज़ें बदल सकती हैं, लेकिन पार्टी के कई नेता चाहते हैं कि गठबंधन खत्म हो जाए.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/no-2024-pact-with-jjp-as-of-now-says-haryana-bjp-chief-dhankhar-it-was-an-alliance-of-compulsion/564187/
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There’s much celebration around the fact that India is now the 5th largest economy in the world, ahead of the UK. IMF projections see India climbing to number 3 within the decade, leaving behind Japan and Germany. But how exactly does India compare with rival & peer China? Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta offers some data to explain the economic strides India has made, where it stands, and just how reasonable are its comparisons with the US and China. Ep 1266 of Cut The Clutter.
The PMJAY target population is the one that is just one catastrophic health event away from financial collapse.
A White House report has suggested the Biden administration is open to studying the possibility of the effectiveness of solar radiation management, bringing concept to headlines again.
https://theprint.in/science/what-is-geoengineering-us-govt-open-to-studying-idea-that-blocking-sun-rays-could-cool-earth/1655574/
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Analysts say control of resources & democratic institutions are immediate reasons that lead to political violence in West Bengal, where Panchayat polls are to be held on 8 July.
विश्लेषकों का कहना है कि संसाधनों और लोकतांत्रिक संस्थानों पर नियंत्रण तात्कालिक कारण है जो पश्चिम बंगाल में राजनीतिक हिंसा का कारण बनता है, जहां 8 जुलाई को पंचायत चुनाव होने वाले हैं.
इंस्टा अकाउंट में हथियार लहराते आरोपियों, जेल में बंद गैंगस्टर मोनू राणा और लॉरेंस बिश्नोई की कई तस्वीरें पोस्ट हुई हैं. सहारनपुर के एसपी (ग्रामीण) सागर जैन का कहना है कि जांचकर्ताओं ने इसपर ध्यान दिया है.
Even though there’s been vigorous movement across the world to acknowledge and atone for colonial-era slavery, few know hundreds of thousands of Indians were also sold into slavery. The Dutch king apologised this week for his ancestors’ role in the slave trade, but India is strangely unwilling to acknowledge the suffering of its own people
Read Praveen Swami's column here : https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/the-dutch-have-apologised-for-their-part-in-slave-trade-now-india-must-own-up-to-its-mistakes/1655391/
The Nepalese government has taken issue with the Modi government’s Agnipath scheme for short-term military service. This has exacerbated a shortage in the Army’s numbers that have dwindled sharply on account of a 3-year lull in recruitment. In Ep 1265 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Nepal has objected to the scheme, and discusses the long tradition of Gorkhas in the Indian Army — which today comprise seven regiments adding up to 40 battalions — as well as the concept of ‘martial races’.
Located just south of Sri Lanka, it is here that Earth’s gravitational pull is weakest & sea level is 100 m lower than global average. Findings published in Geophysical Research Letters.
It is not clear whether the arbitration route has reduced the propensity of the government, or the private entity for that matter to litigate once it loses its case.
https://theprint.in/opinion/govts-arbitration-litigation-a-huge-burden-on-india-raise-the-bar-for-appeal/1654674/
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Starring CM MK Stalin's son & DMK leader Udhayanidhi, the film portrays caste oppression within a fictional political party. AIADMK says, 'DMK has nothing to brag about, not done anything'.
महाराष्ट्र मंत्रिमंडल में एनसीपी के नौ विधायकों के शामिल होने के साथ राज्य में अब केवल 14 कैबिनेट के पद खाली हैं. अजित पवार के नेतृत्व वाले गुट के सरकार में शामिल होने से पहले यह संख्या 23 थी.
रविवार को जींद में 'नव संकल्प' रैली में विधानसभा चुनाव के मद्दनेजर जेजेपी ने अपना व्यक्तव्य जारी किया गया जो संकेत दे रहा है कि वह अपने सहयोगी भाजपा से अलग अगले साल का लोकसभा चुनाव अकेले लड़ सकती है.
BJP has appointed new presidents for four state units — Telangana, Jharkhand, Andhra and Punjab. In Telangana, it has replaced Bandi Sanjay, a vocal leader praised by PM Modi for his organisational skills. In fellow Telugu state Andhra, it has chosen former Union minister D. Purandeswari, the sister-in-law of former ally N. Chandrababu Naidu of the TDP, and a Congress import. Another Congress import, Sunil Jakhar, has been given the reins in Punjab, while Babulal Marandi is now in charge of Jharkhand after a long estrangement with the BJP. All these appointments come with a message from the BJP, which is already in campaign mode for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1265 of Cut The Clutter.
If inherent ideological contradictions formed the underbelly of the Maha Vikas Agadi (MVA) in Maharashtra, conflicting ambitions may render new NDA vulnerable, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
Rather than pursuing armed insurgents, forces are focused on maintenance of peace like in UN peacekeeping operations. Merely relying on peace talks will not work, say sources.
Directions were given during meeting of Union council of ministers chaired by the prime minister & comes in the backdrop of a possible cabinet reshuffle, those present told ThePrint.
https://theprint.in/politics/showcase-flagship-schemes-fast-track-projects-pm-modi-tells-ministers-ahead-of-2024-polls/1653568/
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Of the 44 chief and senior editors of the top 18 national English television, print and digital media publications, nearly all are upper caste.
https://theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhis-jitni-abadi-utna-haq-should-begin-with-indian-media/1652198/
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उपस्थित लोगों ने दिप्रिंट को बताया कि प्रधानमंत्री की अध्यक्षता में केंद्रीय मंत्रिपरिषद की बैठक के दौरान दिशानिर्देश दिए गए और यह संभावित कैबिनेट फेरबदल की पृष्ठभूमि में आया है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/showcase-flagship-schemes-fast-track-projects-pm-modi-tells-ministers-ahead-of-2024-lok-sabha-polls/562479/
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हिंसा से बचने के बाद मणिपुर में कई एमबीबीएस छात्र अब कक्षाओं में शामिल होने या एग्जाम देने में असमर्थ हैं. उन्होंने दूसरे कॉलेजों में शिफ्ट होने की मांग की है.
Ajit Pawar was in touch with BJP for a long time, but decided to switch over after Sharad Pawar restructured NCP & gave charge to Supriya Sule & Praful Patel, say BJP insiders.
https://theprint.in/politics/ncp-is-maharashtras-bsp-what-bjp-stands-to-gain-from-ajit-pawars-switch-ahead-of-2024/1652119/
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In Maharashtra Sunday, NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s nephew Ajit Pawar rebelled again with some senior leaders and joined the Shinde-BJP govt. With this move, Ajit was back as deputy CM for the fifth time. In this latest turn in Maharashtra politics lie several different threads: BJP’s approach to securing power, ideology and dynasty politics. In Ep 1263 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the lessons this big NCP switch holds for politics in India, national and regional.
Killings of Khalistanis in recent weeks raise the obvious questions about possible Indian state involvement.
महाराष्ट्र में एनसीपी नेता अजित पवार द्वारा पार्टी तोड़े जाने के बाद बिहार की राजनीति की चर्चा तेज हो गई है. बीजेपी नेता सुशील कुमार मोदी और एलजेपी(आर) नेता चिराग पासवान ने सत्ताधारी पार्टी जेडीयू पर जमकर हमला बोला है.
After Sena split, Ajit Pawar's move weakens MVA in Maharashtra, also sends message that BJP is capable of denting opposition unit ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
https://theprint.in/politics/triple-engine-sarkaar-in-maharashtra-how-ajit-pawars-rebellion-queers-pitch-for-shinde-mva/1651
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None of these courtrooms will see physical files for presiding judges. Each will work either on laptop or iPads that would contain digitised versions of all listed cases.
Meritocracy is essential to uphold standards of excellence while implementing affirmative action measures to identify individuals who are truly deserving of help.
https://theprint.in/opinion/us-ending-affirmative-action-for-college-admission-is-alarm-for-india-rehaul-reservation/1651629/
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इनमें से किसी भी कोर्टरूम में पीठासीन न्यायाधीशों के लिए फिजिकल फाइलें नहीं रहेंगी. हर एक व्यक्ति लैपटॉप या आईपैड पर काम करेगा जिसमें सभी सूचीबद्ध मामलों की डिजिजल जानकारी मौजूद होंगी
India-US partnership is based on shared belief in democracy, rule of law, meritocracy, individual rights, universalism & entrepreneurship.
बुलंदशहर की एएसपी अनुकृति शर्मा ने कहा कि बूढ़ी महिला अंधेरे में रह रही थी. अगर उन्हें कुछ हो जाता तो हम क्या करते? अपराध को होने से पहले रोकना भी पुलिस का ही काम है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/up-ips-anukriti-sharma-lives-her-swades-moment-bulandshahr-brings-electricity-to-elderly-house-in-3-days/561308/
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Anarchy prevails in Manipur when India has its strongest central govt since Indira Gandhi's. Not even writ of omnipotent BJP high command runs there, Biren Singh drama suggests.In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, explains the challenge of governing Manipur and what the Meiteis, the Kuki group and the Naga tribes want.
शाह, नड्डा और बीएल संतोष ने बुधवार को पीएम मोदी के साथ 5 घंटे तक बैठक की. लोकसभा और 5 राज्यों में विधानसभा चुनावों के करीब आने के चलते, पार्टी 'जाति संतुलन' और संगठन में फेरबदल को लेकर चर्चा कर रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-organisational-reboot-cabinet-reshuffle-on-cards-whats-behind-top-rungs-flurry-of-meetings/560476/
Shocking visuals of rioting are emerging from France amid protests against the killing of a 17-year-old who was shot by police when he refused to stop his vehicle for a traffic check. The riots bring to light larger issues that France — and other countries in Europe — are dealing with. In Ep 1262 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the deep divide in France over immigration (most of it from former French colonies), laïcité or French secularism, and the “at the same time politics” of Emmanuel Macron.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to former chief election commissioner and noted Muslim intellectual S Y Quraishi about PM Modi invoking the need for a uniform civil code and why it needs a draft and a debate Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
पंजाब सरकार ने इस हफ्ते गुरबाणी के सीधे प्रसारण पर एसजीपीसी-अकाली के ‘एकाधिकार’ को समाप्त करने के लिए सिख गुरुद्वारा अधिनियम में संशोधन किया. विवाद ने धर्म, शासन, राजनीति के बीच बहस छेड़ दी है.
Putin may find it difficult to distance himself from both China and India while engaging in a conflict with the Pentagon and its various arms of war.
मणिपुर में भीड़ द्वारा चुराए गए या जब्त किए गए हथियारों का आंकड़ा जम्मू-कश्मीर में आतंकवादियों की संख्या से सौ गुना से भी अधिक है.
कोचिंग संस्थानों की आक्रामक दुनिया में सफलता पर क्लेम लेने वाले कई लोग होते हैं. किसी संस्थान की ब्रांड वैल्यू बढ़ाने के लिए एक ही टॉपर कई विज्ञापनों में दिखाई देता है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/how-picture-same-topper-seen-every-ad-of-upsc-coaching-institutes-consent-be-damned/559545/
The central government this week identified 30 minerals it considers critical for India. These range from the fertilizers phosphorus and potash, to lithium & cobalt, which form the lynchpins of the world’s bid to adopt EVs and move away from fossil fuels. In episode 1261 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down this development & its importance in the current geopolitical context, in light of China’s scramble for primacy and the formation of the US-led Minerals Security Partnership.
अज्ञात हमलावरों ने बुधवार को चन्द्रशेखर के वाहन पर 'गोलीबारी' की. फिलहाल वह सहारनपुर के सरकारी अस्पताल में भर्ती हैं. भीम आर्मी समर्थक जल्द गिरफ्तारी की मांग कर रहे हैं.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bhim-army-chief-chandrashekhar-azad-shot-opposition-blames-yogi-for-deteriorating-law-order-in-up/560118/
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Findings were made after an observation period of nearly 15 years using 'cosmic clocks' called pulsars — rapidly spinning neutron stars that emit bursts of energy with a precise period.
First mooted at a meeting on 18 April, the proposal is aimed at helping IITs generate revenue. If accepted, it will be in line with practice followed by international institutions.
टीएस सिंहदेव की पहचान छत्तीसगढ़ के कद्दावर कांग्रेस नेता के रूप में होती है. साल 2018 में कांग्रेस की राज्य में बंपर जीत में उनका बड़ा योगदान रहा था. टीएस सिंहदेव सरगुजा राजपरिवार से ताल्लुक रखते हैं.
The figures for weapons that were declared stolen or seized by mobs in Manipur is more than a hundred times the number of militants in Jammu and Kashmir.
This week, troops faced with an angry mob surrendered top terrorist Moirangthem Uttam, charged with killing 18 Indian soldiers. He isn’t the only killer of Indian soldiers to get away with it. Ethnic-Naga commanders involved in the attacks have joined the peace process, securing amnesty. And ethnic-Meitei insurgents are being protected in plain sight, by powerful leaders.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/india-went-to-myanmar-to-hunt-down-manipur-soldier-killers-now-its-letting-them-slip-away/1645699/
The age of drones is upon us, but like all procurement of Western weapon systems, deal involving MQ-9B Predator B drones has run into controversy. In episode 1260 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how India will use MQ-9B drones & how they differ from earlier Predator versions.
The Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme aimed to convert 83,534 flats into rental units for urban poor and migrants. It has met only a fraction of this target since 2020.
बीआरएस सरकार को राज्य से हटाने के लिए भाजपा आलाकमान ने राज्य प्रमुख बंदी संजय कुमार और पार्टी नेताओं एटाला राजेंदर, के राज गोपाल रेड्डी से तेलंगाना में चुनाव से पहले 'मतभेद दूर करने और एकजुट होकर काम करने' के लिए कहा है.
The failure to acknowledge and celebrate Dalit entrepreneurs’ achievements erodes trust and undermines India’s commitment to inclusivity and equality.
https://theprint.in/opinion/dalit-absence-from-modi-biden-dinner-a-tale-of-missed-opportunities/1644372/
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BJP high command has asked state chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar & party leaders Eatala Rajender, K Raj Gopal Reddy to ‘shun differences & work unitedly’ to oust BRS govt from poll-bound state.
https://theprint.in/politics/how-bjps-trying-to-broker-peace-between-state-chief-eatala-faction-in-splintered-telangana-unit/1645021/
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अखिल भारतीय संत समिति के महासचिव ने एक डिजिटल प्लेटफॉर्म लॉन्च किया है, जिसके लिए उन्होंने कहा कि भारत के हिंदू मंदिरों में 22,000 टन सोना है और यह करोड़ों लोगों को रोज़गार प्रदान करते हैं.
While ‘discretionary powers’ are given to the Governor to ensure that the state’s laws fall within the framework of the Constitution, it is often used as a political tool.
उत्तर प्रदेश के सहारनपुर जिले में गुरुवार को लड़कियों के लिए सरकार द्वारा संचालित बाल सुधार गृह के कैदियों की भूख हड़ताल के बाद यह कार्रवाई की गई.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/uttar-pradesh-child-abuse-juvenile-case-harassment-saharanpur-girls-allege-sexual-abuse-beatings/558888/
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Report by World Economic Forum & Frontiers Media lists breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world in the next three to five years.
माना जाता है कि 2014 में एआईएमआईएम ने महाराष्ट्र की कुछ सीटों पर कांग्रेस के वोट बैंक में सेंध लगाई थी, जबकि 2019 में वंचित बहुजन अघाड़ी ने कुछ सीटों पर कांग्रेस-एनसीपी गठबंधन को नुकसान पहुंचाया था.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/why-brss-maharashtra-push-is-giving-congress-ncp-nasty-flashbacks-to-2014-2019/558850/
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As history is witness, uprisings in Russia seldom end well for the rebels. In episode 1258 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta untangles the abandoned coup mounted by ‘Putin’s chef’ Prigozhin & his Wagner Group and how this will bode for the war in Ukraine.
Years of high disinvestment led to public sector company stocks falling even when overall markets were rising. Govt’s easing back on disinvestment has helped turn this around.
2019 में बीजेपी की 50% से अधिक वोट शेयर वाली सीटें बढ़ीं. लेकिन विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि एकजुट विपक्ष और वोटर्स की कई तरह की उम्मीदें 2024 में एक चुनौती हो सकती हैं.
India's aggressive world of UPSC coaching institutes don't need a topper to have studied at the centre. Even a brief, last-minute engagement is enough to flaunt them as their own.
https://theprint.in/ground-reports/upsc-toppers-are-a-catch-for-all-and-coaching-centres-want-their-photos-consent-be-damned/1642104/
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इस समझौते के शर्तों के तहत ईरान अपने अधिकांश परमाणु कार्यक्रम को नष्ट करने पर सहमत हुआ था और इसके बदले उसे आर्थिक प्रतिबंध से राहत देने का वादा किया गया था.
भारत में मुसलमानों के प्रति बरताव के मामले में मोदी पर अंगुली उठाकर ओबामा ने इस बहस में हस्तक्षेप किया. लेकिन तानाशाहों से हेलमेल रखते रहे अमेरिका का कोई राष्ट्रपति दूसरों को किस मुंह से उपदेश दे सकते हैं?
नासा और इसरो मानव अंतरिक्ष उड़ान सहयोग के लिए रणनीतिक ढांचा विकसित करेंगे. भारत आर्टेमिस समझौते पर भी हस्ताक्षर करेगा जो अंतरिक्ष अन्वेषण के एक सामान्य दृष्टिकोण को आगे बढ़ाता है.
cuttheclutter PM Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden issued a 58-para joint statement after their meeting Thursday. Just what did it talk about? There was a mention of democracy & human rights, terrorism, a veiled dig at China, and the usual platitudes. But technology was also a key focus area as both countries spoke of a partnership “from seas to the stars” — from NASA-ISRO cooperation on human spaceflight, to the all-important semiconductors, as well as AI and 6G. In Ep 1257 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta dives deep into the statement to explain what lies ahead for India-US ties.
Joint Statement from the United States and India: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/22/joint-statement-from-the-united-states-and-india/
India & US close to mega defence deal: Pact for fighter jet engines 1st, ship engines likely next: https://theprint.in/defence/india-us-close-to-mega-defence-deal-pact-for-fighter-jet-engines-1st-ship-engines-likely-next/1602974/
PM Modi is in the US. The two countries have a lot to gain from enhancing economic cooperation, but some issues remain. Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan examine Indo-US economic relations in this episode of #Macrosutra
Modi's US visit calls for a clearer assessment of the global, regional and domestic situation as far as New Delhi and Washington are concerned.----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/us-is-feeling-the-russia-china-heat-and-its-wish-list-for-india-is-only-getting-longer/1639162/
12 जून को नेशनल मेडिकल कमीशन ने 25 साल बाद यूजी मेडिकल छात्रों के लिए नई गाइडलाइंस जारी की. इनका उद्देश्य अधिक 'शिक्षार्थी-केंद्रित, रोगी-केंद्रित और लिंग-संवेदनशील' होना है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/report/mbbs-student-medical-education-clinical-exposure-community-medicine-national-medical-commission-ug-medical-students/556960/
In this episode of ThePrint #SharpEdge, Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi says that even if the Congress can demonstrate it is battle-ready, it still has to contend with the Prime Ministerial dreams of every regional leader before any effective front can be formed, and opposition cannot defeat BJP in 2024 without a strong PM. ----more----Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/even-if-congress-is-battle-ready-for-2024-pm-ambitions-of-regional-leaders-still-a-challenge/1637024/
On 12 June, National Medical Commission issued new guidelines for UG medical students after 25 years. These aim to be more ‘learner-centric, patient-centric & gender-sensitive’.
केजरीवाल विपक्षी पार्टियों की बैठक के लिए पटना पहुंच तो गए है और मान लीजिए कुछ सहमति भी बन जाती है तो भी कांग्रेस के लिए 'आप' के साथ गठबंधन करना काफी मुश्किल होगा.
Where does the world stand as PM Narendra Modi meets US President Joe Biden in Washington in one of his most significant foreign-policy engagements? The preoccupying factor is undoubtedly China, the “half-pole” of a world order that is no longer unipolar but not multipolar either. In Ep 1256 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the West’s dealings with China, why Delhi — or none other — can “decouple” and what Modi/Biden may be looking for.
Ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, likely to be held this year, CM Shinde is making all-out effort to shore up popularity in Mumbai, where Thackerays remain dominant force.
https://theprint.in/politics/focus-on-infra-probing-bmc-graft-shinde-sets-sights-on-mumbai-in-bid-to-weaken-thackerays/1636354/
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Maharashtra preacher Nivrutti Kashinath Deshmukh ‘Indorikar’ has been accused of ‘advertising’ sex selection techniques, which is illegal under the law.
महाराष्ट्र के उपदेशक निवृत्ति काशीनाथ देशमुख 'इंदौरीकर' पर लिंग चयन तकनीकों का 'विज्ञापन' करने का आरोप लगाया गया है, जो कानून के तहत अवैध है.
भारत अमेरिकी दिग्गजों का निवेश और प्रौद्योगिकियां चाहता है, लेकिन मोदी की यात्रा उस तरह का 'टर्निंग प्वाइंट' नहीं होगी, जिसकी कल्पना निक्सन-किसिंजर की जोड़ी ने 1970 के दशक में चीन के लिए की थी.
जबकि, नौसेना को समुद्री और पनडुब्बी-रोधी युद्धक किट में 15 एमक्यू9बी ड्रोन मिलेंगे, आर्मी और वायु सेना को 8-8 एमक्यू9बी ड्रोन दिए जाएंगे.
https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/why-indian-army-tried-to-push-the-mega-us-drone-deal-inside-story/556340/
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The whole point of reviving this proposal is to push the opposition into a photo-op with the conservative leadership. And the opposition is stepping into this trap.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Generals can’t risk opening a fourth front. Their surrender to the Tehreek-e-Labbaik last week demonstrates just how fragile the foundations of the State itself have become.
Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest is latest flashpoint between Governor RN Ravi & DMK govt, but in nearly 2 yrs since his appointment, there've been several standoffs over various issues.
गांव की रामलीलाओं और सागर के धारावाहिक से लेकर रामानुजन के 1991 के निबंध तक रामायण का अंश हमें वर्षों से महाकाव्य के सभी नुकसान और लाभ के बारे में बताता है.
सीवी आनंद बोस द्वारा चुनाव से पहले हिंसा का सामना करने वालों की सहायता के लिए शनिवार को 24/7 हेल्पलाइन शुरू की गई. विपक्ष ने इसकी वैधता पर सवाल उठाते हुए कहा कि चुनाव आयोग को ऐसी हेल्पलाइन बनानी चाहिए थी.
cuttheclutter There’s much fanfare around PM Modi’s ongoing first state visit to the US. This gives us a chance to take a deeper look at foreign affairs and the place India holds in an evolving world order, which is not bipolar despite the US-China tussle. In Ep 1254 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at India through the lens of a concept called ‘geopolitical swing states’ — explaining what the concept means, if India qualifies as one, and why these states matter. Expect similar deep-dives on foreign affairs in the coming week.----more----
The rise of geopolitical swing states: https://www.goldmansachs.com/intelligence/pages/the-rise-of-geopolitical-swing-states.html
India wants the American giants’ investments and technologies, but Modi's visit won’t be the 'turning point' of the sort that the Nixon-Kissinger duo envisaged in the 1970s for China.
गुरबाणी के प्रसारण अधिकार वर्तमान में शिरोमणि अकाली दल के प्रमुख सुखबीर सिंह बादल के स्वामित्व वाले पंजाबी टेलीविजन नेटवर्क पीटीसी के पास हैं. पीटीसी का अनुबंध जुलाई में समाप्त हो रहा है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/golden-temple-gurbani-can-be-broadcast-free-of-cost-without-tender-govt-passes-bill/555270/
Broadcast rights for gurbani are currently with the PTC, a Punjabi television network owned by Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. PTC’s contract ends in July.
ब्रिटिश साम्राज्य से सभी गलत सबक सीखते हुए, स्वतंत्र भारत ने कैश और जबरदस्ती करके पूर्वोत्तर पर शासन करने का रास्ता चुना.
British colonial authorities controlled the hill tribes on Manipur’s peripheries through coercion and ethnic contractors. The policy helped keep the peace, but created problems which have exploded into the ethnic warfare that refuses to die down in Manipur today.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/in-manipur-govts-have-manufactured-dystopia-for-decades-not-peace-its-showing-now/1631045/
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On Shiv Sena foundation day, both Uddhav and Shinde have staked claim to legacy of Bal Thackeray. In Ep 1024 of Cut The Clutter — originally published on 28 June, 2022— Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at high-profile exits from Sena, while also delving into dynastic and ‘ideology-free’ politics.
इस पार्क में लोग अपनी चटाई, किताब और पानी की बोलत लेकर पिकनिक मनाने नहीं बल्कि पढ़ने आते है. इस जगह में उन्हें उनका 'मी टाइम' मिलता है.
USD has been the world’s reserve currency for over 75 years, but many nations are now seeking to trade in local currencies to reduce costs, avoid sanctions & reshape global financial system.
दक्षिण अफ्रीका में अगस्त के ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन से पहले, भारत में देश के उच्चायुक्त जोएल सिबुसिसो नडेबेले ने भी यूक्रेन में अफ्रीकी शांति पहल और भारत के साथ रक्षा सहयोग के बारे में बात की.
Washington has realised the importance of India in a geopolitical order in which China has established its imposing presence.
फेक इन्फ्लुएंसर्स के बढ़ने की बात को स्वीकार करते हुए, जो फॉलोअर्स से वित्तीय धोखाधड़ी करते हैं, फिनफ्लुएंसर्स का कहना है कि उपभोक्ताओं को 'सतर्क' होना चाहिए, लेकिन यह भी लगता है कि सरकार को स्पेस को रेगुलेट करने की जरूरत है.
Scientists who have digitally created 3D models of the muscles of the extinct human ancestor Lucy suggest that the hominin was as comfortable walking on two feet as it was living on trees. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more.----more----Read Royal Society Open Science's article here: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.230356
राज्य में बीरेन सरकार के लगातार कायम रहने से दोनों ही पक्षों की भावनाएं भड़की हुई हैं. कुकी इसे बहुसंख्यकवादी एजेंडा बढ़ाने वाली पक्षपाती सरकार के रूप में देखते हैं, जबकि मैतेई इसे उनकी रक्षा करने में अक्षम मानते हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/time-for-modi-to-learn-from-indira-gandhi-biren-govt-is-problem-not-solution-in-manipur/553827/
Manipur state govt's very continuation is a provocation to both sides. Kukis see it as partisans with a majoritarian agenda, while Meiteis see it as incacable of even protecting them. Watch this week's National Interest with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/time-for-modi-to-learn-from-indira-gandhi-biren-govt-is-problem-not-solution-in-manipur/1629806/
In its last year in office, the Modi govt should consider revisiting the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010, which stalled India-US nuclear cooperation.
Ahead of assembly polls in Rajasthan, MP, Telangana & Chhattisgarh, analysis of metrics like committed expenditures, additional spending, etc, reveals their fiscal strengths & weaknesses.
कांग्रेस के फैसले ने बीजेपी को परेशान कर दिया है, जिसने सिद्धारमैया सरकार पर कर्नाटक में ‘धर्मांतरण कारखानों को सुरक्षित आश्रय’ देने की कोशिश करने का आरोप लगाया है.
Himachal's treasury has notched up overdraft of Rs 1,000 cr in 1st quarter, it is learnt. Congress's poll promises are expected to burden the state's coffers further.
Kim Jiyeol has expertly created new dishes such as Momo Guk, Kimchi Kathi Roll, and Kimchi Paratha in his small Delhi kitchen. And his list is only growing.
भारत सरकार और सत्ताधारी बीजेपी ने इन आरोपों को गलत बताया है और इन्हें राजनीति से प्रेरित कहा है. सरकार का पक्ष ये है कि ट्विटर भारतीय कानूनों को मानने से मना कर रहा था और जो भी कार्रवाई हुई है, वह इसी संदर्भ में है.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to US next week in the midst of a new US outreach to China.
What’s going on next door to India? Three seemingly separate developments add up to something that makes them look not so separate after all. Pakistan buying up Russian oil with yuans, China going on an LNG importing spree, and, even more surprisingly, emerging as the top importer of a product — wheat — that it’s the top producer of. In Ep 1252 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the three developments, and the unconventional maths that appears to tie it all together.----more----https://www.producer.com/news/china-may-become-worlds-biggest-wheat-buyer/----more----https://archive.is/2023.06.12-222803/https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/12/china-natural-gas-russia-ukraine-war-energy/
There’s no will in Pakistan to engage in the fraught debate that the Quran has 'no notion of blasphemy'. The blasphemy laws show that real power lies with the clerics.
Delhi’s know-it-all attitude blinds decision-makers. Sending Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as a peacemaker to Manipur is evidence of this disregard.
The Karnataka election loss, Balasore tragedy, wrestlers' protest, and Jack Dorsey's comments have all come in quick succession. The Modi govt's invincible facade is chipping away.
हमारे समाज की यह एक कठोर सच्चाई है कि जैसे जैसे महिलाओं की उम्र बढ़ती है, वो उपेक्षित होती जाती हैं और अक्सर हाशिये पर चली जाती है.
Responding to letter by Textbook Development Committee members, NCERT says function & term of committees have ended, adding names of academics just an acknowledgement of their contribution.
Known for his fight against corruption in recruitment exams, Jadeja has been accused of extorting money from some of the very people he vowed to expose. AAP calls it a ‘conspiracy’.
अयोध्या की सिविक बॉडी ने अपने मंदिरों, मठों के लिए प्रॉपर्टी, वॉटर और सीवेज टैक्स माफ कर दिया है और एक 'सांकेतिक' टैक्स पेश किया है. हालांकि, महंतों का कहना है कि इससे बड़े मंदिरों को ही फायदा होता है.
This is a special episode of Cut The Clutter, in that it deals with two issues. One is the controversy over the claims made by Twitter cofounder & former CEO Jack Dorsey that the platform received shutdown threats from the Modi government over tweet activity on the farmers’ protests. As an Opposition leader, Narendra Modi pretty much stole the social media march over his opponents with his efficient uptake of the new tool. So, how did we get here? Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep XX. As for the other issue, we are taking forward last week’s National Interest on the emergence of a new Indian elite. Press play to hear the conversation it started. ----more----Read Twitter statement here: https://blog.twitter.com/en_in/topics/company/2020/twitters-response-indian-government----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/college-pedigree-daddys-name-bbc-accent-no-longer-golden-ticket-india-has-a-growing-new-elite/1621127/----more----Read Sanya Dhingra's article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/engineers-still-account-for-60-of-new-civil-servants-despite-upscs-attempts-at-diversity/528535/
India's aspiration to become a global climate leader is getting a boost from an expanding ecosystem of homegrown policy and research institutes. Here are 10, new and old.
Watali was arrested in August 2017 in a terror funding case. According to NIA, which attached 17 properties belonging to him Monday, he was a conduit who helped bring Pakistani money to Hurriyat.
डीयू इस साल से हिंदू स्टडीज में पोस्टग्रेजुएट और पीएचडी प्रोग्राम शुरू करने जा रहा है. बीएचयू एकमात्र अन्य केंद्रीय विश्वविद्यालय है जहां इस तरह का कोर्स है.
The BJP and its Tamil Nadu ally AIADMK find themselves warring again over a potshot lobbed at former CM Jayalalithaa by the former’s state chief K. Annamalai. This is just the latest episode in a 9-year series that has seen the BJP’s allies dwindle. Some have returned for cameos, but as many as 19 parties have either quit the NDA or been dumped by the BJP since 2014. In Ep 1034 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses — through the lens of data — the complicated relationship between the BJP and its allies. Originally published on 14 July 2022----more----Read DK Singh's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/nda-just-lost-its-19th-ally-since-2014-but-heres-why-modi-shah-pretend-they-cant-care-less/574946/
आदित्यनाथ अपनी कट्टर छवि को छोड़ने का जोखिम उठा सकते हैं क्योंकि वो आलाकमान की दखलंदाजी से बहुत आगे बढ़ चुके हैं लेकिन देवेंद्र फडणवीस का अभी वहां पहुंचना बाकी है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/three-reasons-why-devendra-fadnavis-is-trying-to-change-his-image/551750/
Partnership with India benefits the US. Modi's visit must ensure that the American public, media, and the strategic community know about it.
Study, involving 58 Amsterdam-based participants aged 50-70, was published in the journal Nature Metabolism Monday. It also seeks to explain weight regain that often follows weight loss.
Analysis of official documents also shows that percentage of money Railways spent on signalling and communications hasn't changed in past 6 years.
By this time next year, a new central government would have been sworn in. So, how do the BJP & the Opposition stack up? A lot can be read in the vote margins from 2019 — we are talking the really big ones, over 2 lakh, 3 lakh, even 4 lakh. There is some insight on the other side too — the seats where the margin was much more modest. In Ep 1250 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta crunches some data to usher in the big election season @CoorgWildernessResort ----more----Read Amogh Rohmetra’s article here: https://theprint.in/politics/bjp-won-105-ls-seats-by-3-lakh-votes-in-2019-up-from-42-in-2014-what-it-could-mean-for-2024/1624058/
India's participation in SCO not only ensures it remains relevant in larger Eurasian sphere of influence, but also prevents Pakistan and China from pulling Russia towards their agenda.
In addition to California’s senate passing the SB-403 Bill with a near-majority, the Seattle City Council has also passed an ordinance banning caste discrimination.
अपने संसदीय क्षेत्र कैसरगंज में एक रैली में बेंच पर बैठे डब्ल्यूएफआई अध्यक्ष ने कहा कि वह निर्वाचन क्षेत्र से 2024 का चुनाव लड़ेंगे. उन्होंने 'मोदी वाला भारत' की भी तारीफ की और कांग्रेस पर निशाना साधा.
भारत का कारवां ऐसे लाखों अति प्रतिभाशाली लोगों द्वारा खींचे जा रहे विशालकाय रथ की तरह गति पकड़ते हुए आगे बढ़ रहा है, जिन्हें तैयार करना हमारे पुराने श्रेष्ठ संस्थानों के बस में नहीं हो सकता था.
India’s caravan is moving on like a juggernaut pulled by tens of millions of supremely talented Indians that our handful of old elite institutions are too small to have produced. In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief talks about India's growing new elite.
एक बार फिर उन्होंने भाजपा की राज्य इकाई में उनके खिलाफ विद्रोह से इनकार किया था. एक ऐसे व्यक्ति के लिए जिसने जीवन में कई काम किए हैं, जातीय हिंसा उसके सार्वजनिक जीवन का सबसे निचला बिंदु है.
It’s the 39th anniversary of the Operation Blue Star, and radical Sikhs in Canada’s Brampton marked it with a disturbing tableau celebrating the assassination of former PM Indira Gandhi. Canada has long been a haven for radical Sikhs, often at the cost of Ottawa's diplomatic relations with Delhi. But why exactly would a liberal democracy that projects itself as a champion of human rights do so? To explain why, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you back to the AI Kanishka tragedy, the series of errors that allowed it, and the country’s overall apathy to the citizens killed. Also on the agenda, the votebank politics centred on Canadian gurdwaras. Ep 1249 of Cut The Clutter.
The RBI has paused interest rate hikes once again, but has said its attention is still on inflation, which remains above target. What does this mean for the year ahead? Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra
देश में साइबर क्राइम का फैलाव कितना है इसका अंदाजा इसी बात से लगाया जा सकता है कि 2021 में इसके कुल 52,000 मामले दर्ज हुए. यह संख्या तेजी से बढ़ती जा रही है और लगभग दुगनी हो गई है.
Modi govt should provide better justifications for investing nine million taxpayers’ money in BSNL beyond providing connectivity to 25,000 villages and funding VRS for redundant employees.
In 2018, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College was ranked No.14 on NIRF’s rankings for best colleges. In 2023, the college ranked No. 6, ahead of some of DU’s most celebrated colleges.
यह पूछे जाने पर कि उन्होंने नया बयान क्यों दिया, नाबालिग के पिता का कहना है कि उन्हें 'डराया जा रहा है, धमकाया जा रहा है' और यह अनुभव उनकी बेटी और उनके लिए काफी थकाऊ रहा.
सर्व आदिवासी समाज संगठन 50 सीटों पर अपनी उपस्थिति दर्ज कराना चाहता है, इस संगठन द्वारा समर्थित एक निर्दलीय को 2022 के उपचुनाव में 16% वोट मिले हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bhupesh-baghel-chhattisgarh-bjp-chhattisgarh-assembly-elections-scheduled-tribes/549091/
HAL has been in the news of late over a proposed mega deal with the US that will help the government aerospace & defence giant churn top-of-the-line fighter jet engines in partnership with GE. Over the past 5 years, since its IPO was launched, HAL has multipled market cap six times & so have several other defence PSUs. In Ep 1248 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why defence PSUs are prospering, and what it means for the military.
If the Lok Sabha seats are reallocated in proportion to each state’s projected population in 2026, all the South Indian states would end up losing their seats.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/delimitation-is-the-last-thing-india-needs-now-it-will-widen-the-north-south-divide/1618136/
After last week's train accident in Odisha, Opposition has been demanding Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation. But will it fix anything? In ThePrint #SharpEdge, Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi says that nothing much will be achieved by Vaishnaw's resignation, it suits the government to let its opponents hammer away at the Railway Minister & opposition is only playing into Modi's game by focusing on it.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/vaishnaws-resignation-wont-fix-anything-opposition-playing-into-modis-game/1617883/
Eleven states account for 85% of dropouts, or nearly 30 lakh students, in India, according to govt data. Bengal & Karnataka among these states despite relatively better pass percentage.
सरकारी आंकड़ों के अनुसार, 85% ड्रॉपआउट भारत के सिर्फ 11 राज्यों है. इन छात्रों की संख्या लगभग 30 लाख है. अपेक्षाकृत बेहतर पास प्रतिशत के बावजूद इन राज्यों में बंगाल और कर्नाटक शामिल हैं.
Support for wrestlers demanding BJP MP Brij Bhushan's arrest is growing across rural Haryana, where akhadas are seen as road to glory for young sportspersons.
यौन उत्पीड़न के आरोपी और बीजेपी सांसद बृजभूषण की गिरफ्तारी की मांग करने वाले पहलवानों के लिए पूरे हरियाणा में समर्थन बढ़ रहा है, जहां अखाड़ों को इच्छुक एथलीटों के लिए गौरव के मार्ग के रूप में देखा जाता है.
मई 2023 में बिहार के तीन स्कूलों में बच्चों को परोसे जाने वाले मिड डे मील में छिपकली, सांप जैसी चीजें मिली. इन तीन घटनाओं को देखने के बाद लगता है कि बिहार के स्कूलों में मिड डे मील खा रहे बच्चों की सुरक्षा राम भरोसे है.
This is not a whodunnit. We don’t know who blew up Ukraine’s Russia-controlled Nova Kakhovka dam, one of the world’s biggest. Ukraine has blamed it on “Russian terrorists”, while Russia has alleged Ukrainian “sabotage”. Either way, it is a tragedy with massive consequences for years to come. In Ep 1247 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at international conventions, explains why this qualifies as a war crime, and why it’s an all-out tragedy for humans and animals alike.
The chokehold of the Pakistani military on ideas has created a republic of fear. For Indians, the crisis ought to remind just how fragile democratic freedoms are.
While there is no tentative date in sight for the final nod for the implementation of MPD-2014, the Centre is examining three major components, including land-pooling policy, to clear the plan.
If India wants access to global capital, then the rules in India cannot be orders of magnitude more stringent than their global counterparts.
रेलवे दुर्घटना के संदर्भ में आरक्षण या अफर्मेटिव एक्शन का तर्क लाते समय ये ध्यान रखने की जरूरत है कि मेरिट का मतलब सिर्फ शैक्षणिक और प्रोफेशनल क्वालिफिकेशन नहीं है.
Vijai Sardesai of Goa Forward Party confirms meeting Brij Bhushan, but maintains he went ahead in 2017 after BJP promised to make Parrikar the CM. Sardesai is head of Goa wrestling body.
दुर्घटना में शामिल किसी भी ट्रेन में नया कोलिजिन प्रोटेक्शन सिस्टम नहीं था, लेकिन कवच को किसी भी मामले में इंटरलॉक की खराबी, ट्रैक अलाइनमेंट में परिवर्तन का पता लगाने और उसके हिसाब से ऐक्शन लेने के लिए डिज़ाइन नहीं किया गया है.
बिजनौर जिले के मुक्तेंद्र कुमार ने यूपीएससी परीक्षा में 819वीं रैंक हासिल की. वह आईआरएस पोस्टिंग के लिए योग्य हो गए हैं. उनका अगला लक्ष्य आईएएस है.
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When PM Narendra Modi visits the US later this month, a ‘mega deal’ will be in the wings that could help India finally churn out fighter jet engines. What exactly does the deal mean for India? In Ep 1246 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the obsolete MiG-21 & Jaguar fleets India is looking to replace, and the country’s long struggle to make its own fighter engines — which dates back to the Nehru era.
ली येचन एक सच्चे ब्लू क्रॉस-कल्चर स्टार हैं, बिल्कुल दक्षिण कोरियाई YouTuber Daeyeon Won की तरह, जिन्हें वूनी के नाम से जाना जाता है और जो पाकिस्तानी पंजाबी बोलते हैं.
An accurate estimate of India’s disabled population would help strengthen their case in Parliament and local elected bodies such as Panchayats.
GDP के बढ़े आंकड़ों से खुश होने की जरूरत नहीं, अर्थव्यवस्था को संभालने के लिए सरकार को काफी कुछ करना होगा
It is a tragedy indeed, that one of India’s worst-ever train accidents — the Odisha three-train collision — has taken place now, in 2023, a time of cutting-edge tech & high-speed rail travel. While it is true that the number of rail accidents has come down — and that the exact cause of the Odisha accident is yet to be determined — the operations of the Indian Railways have been a subject of some scrutiny. We are talking about worrying CAG findings on derailments, a safety allocation that wasn’t, ballooning debt, and a once-plum job that is as unstable as it has been political. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1245 of Cut The Clutter.
क्षेत्रीय अखंडता को विकास, नागरिक बुनियादी ढांचे, बस्तियों और पर्यटकों के आने से सबसे अच्छी तरह से सुरक्षित किया जा सकता है. चीन एक दशक से इस नीति का पालन कर रहा है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/indias-border-area-needs-to-be-opened-it-has-to-be-made-the-tourist-capital-of-the-world/545788/
Amateur astronomers are banding together to organise stargazing trips, teach people to make telescopes, and introduce the curious public to this niche hobby.
बिहार के सीएम ने कहा- बैठक में सभी राजनीतिक दलों के प्रमुखों को आना था, यह सही नहीं है कि किसी दल का कोई अन्य प्रतिनिधि आए. बैठक की नई तारीख की घोषणा बाद में की जाएगी.
यौन अपराधों और POCSO मामलों की सुनवाई में तेजी लाने के लिए केंद्र सरकार द्वारा स्थापित अदालतों का इंडियन इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ पब्लिक एडमिनिस्ट्रेशन का ऑडिट पिछले महीने पेश की गई रिपोर्ट में कमी को उजागर करता है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/there-is-a-need-for-trained-officers-and-witness-statements-centre-for-fast-track-court-audits/547274/
In this episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted, All India Trinamool Congress spokesman, former Lok Sabha member and former cricketer Kirti Azad tells ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra that incidents like Odisha train tragedy and wrestlers' protest reveal government incompetence and the reasons behind why the government is not taking swift action. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
उत्तर-पूर्व के किसी छोटे राज्य में आप तीन काम करने से परहेज ही करेंगे— स्थानीय नेताओं को कमजोर बताने से, ‘बांटो और राज करो’ की नीति से, और जातीय पहचानों को होमोजिनाइजेशन (एक जैसा बनाने या एक-दूसरे में मिलाने) से.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/manipur-where-hoisted-1st-flag-of-free-india-has-become-biggest-security-challenge-for-bjp-now/546843/
Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Manipur is an important development in the ongoing crisis in the state. Shah went there to try and douse the fires.It isn’t just one of those flying visits to a distant outpost from New Delhi. Land, speak to the press, hold two meetings with the state government and officials, meet some delegations and head back home to sleep at night, the usual. He stayed put for four days. In this week's #NationalInterest, Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta talks about what is BJP’s biggest internal security challenge now.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/manipur-saw-free-indias-1st-flag-hoisted-now-its-bjps-biggest-internal-security-challenge/1609312/
चुरा चांदपुर के कुकी लोगों ने अभी तक मैतेई के साथ संघर्ष में मारे गए लोगों को दफन नहीं किया है और सभी लावारिस, अज्ञात लाशों को घर लाए जाने के बाद उन्हें एक साथ दफनाने के लिए अड़े हुए हैं.
cuttheclutter The allegations in the 2 FIRs against WFI chief and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh indicate a certain pattern to the alleged harassment — much of it centred on the wrestlers’ dependence on the federation for supplements and opportunities. In Ep 1244 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta examines the facts in public domain now, explains why questions are being raised on the “powerful” Brij Bhushan’s continued freedom despite the FIRs, and discusses why even champion wrestlers can often be vulnerable.
CutTheClutter EP|1240 : https://youtu.be/fsJKyMBVTOY
Dawood, Babri, TADA: Brij Bhushan Singh’s escapes from law and what makes the WFI chief so powerful: https://theprint.in/opinion/dawood-babri-tada-brij-bhushan-singhs-escapes-from-law-and-what-makes-the-wfi-chief-so-powerful/1607691/
Read articles by Apoorva Mandhani here:
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/brij-bhushan-booked-for-aggravated-sexual-assault-but-still-free-what-pocso-act-says-on-arrest/1606213/
XI Asian Games: Indian athletes performed miserably but officials stole the show: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19901031-xi-asian-games-indian-athletes-performed-miserably-but-officials-stole-show-813165-1990-10-30
Before de-dollarisation of BRICS can occur, India must secure a place in IMF's basket of world currencies, where Chinese Renminbi is already included.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's aides describe him as patient, 'no-nonsense' man with an elephantine memory who loves food & is up to date with movies, sports.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/how-kharge-is-forging-consultative-consensus-in-congress-with-open-door-policy-a-side-of-humour/1606247/
लगभग एक महीना हो गया है और जब पीएम मोदी दुनिया के दौरे पर थे और औपचारिक रूप से सेंगोल को नई पार्लियामेंट में स्थापित किया तब उन्होंने ऐसा दिखावा किया जैसे जंतर मंतर पर विरोध करने वाली महिला पहलवान मौजूद नहीं हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/middle-class-sentiments-preference-for-gangsters-over-women-modi-questions-whether-it-is-needed/545711/
Better-than-expected GDP growth in FY23 made possible by 6.1% jump in January-March quarter. Private consumption revival, sustained investment growth key to maintaining momentum.
The latest GDP data is out and you have probably seen different headlines tell you different things about what it shows. The numbers and jargon together can be a bit of a puzzle for a non-economist looking to make sense of the situation. In Ep 1243 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the data for you, and explains what it means for Modi govt ahead of 2024.
S&P Global India Manufacturing PMI: https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/64e96d4682684d95b36d88dc9b9ac31c
Provisional estimates of National income, 2022-23 and quarterly estimates of Gross Domestic Product for the fourth quarter (January-March) of 2022-23: https://www.mospi.gov.in/sites/default/files/press_release/PressNoteQ4_FY2022-23_31may23.pdf
If the BJP feels that the wrestlers’ protest will influence the Karnataka election (which it hasn’t so far) or seriously affect the Prime Minister’s image, it will act.
The fires in Manipur aren't going to subside for a while. Inter-Service cooperation is the only way to overcome it—and cross postings is a step to inculcate that spirit.
भाजपा नेताओं को कांग्रेस या विपक्षी गठबंधन के सत्ता में आने की चिंता नहीं है. वे बीजेपी के 240-250 से नीचे जाने को लेकर चिंतित हैं.
BJP is much worried about its shrinking power in states and prospects of a virtually lone battle in 2024. That's why Modi & Shah are softening their stance vis-a-vis current and prospective regional allies, ThePritnt's Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/regional-parties-are-key-in-2024-modi-shah-will-stoop-to-conquer/1602366/
अयोध्या में जन चेतना महारैली की सफलता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए संतों ने एक समिति का गठन किया है. और बृजभूषण की टीम उनकी मदद कर रही है.
Ever since Manipur’s birth, armed movements sought its secession from India. Even though India the state’s many insurgencies, it did so at the cost of ceding ground to a toxic identity politics which has today flared into something close to civil war
In this episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted , Professor Sanjay Kumar from the Centre for Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) discusses with ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra about the recently conducted Lokniti-CSDS survey, the changing winds of Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi's rising popularity and why the BJP might still win big at the upcoming elections. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
Only a virtual SCO summit this year with India as the host is a bummer. But real action is shifting elsewhere. The 1st China-Central Asia Summit was held this year parallel to, and rivalling the G7 Summit Hiroshima. It underlined China’s new plans in Central Asia, even if it means outflanking the SCO founded and led by itself . In Ep 1242 of #CutTheClutter , Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta push into the strategic void left by distracted and embattled ally Russia.----more----SCO, BRICS, RIC: What do they have in common? China at head of table, India faking smiles: https://theprint.in/national-interest/sco-brics-ric-what-do-they-have-in-common-china-at-head-of-table-india-faking-smiles/1558526/----more----The Global Security Initiative Concept Paper: https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjbxw/202302/t20230221_11028348.html----more----China Looks to Fill a Void in Central Asia: https://www.usip.org/publications/2023/05/china-looks-fill-void-central-asia
एकनाथ शिंदे की 2022 की बगावत को 40 विधायकों के समर्थन से अंजाम दिया गया था, जो उद्धव ठाकरे से अलग हो गए थे. लोकसभा में शिवसेना के 18 में से 13 सांसद भी शिंदे गुट में शामिल हो गए थे.
फरवरी में अपने अमेरिकी समकक्ष जैक सुलिवन के साथ राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा सलाहकार अजीत डोभाल की वार्ता का मुख्य जोर जेट इंजनों के लिए प्रौद्योगिकी हस्तांतरण (टीओटी) पर था.
More than 34% of CSE 2022 candidates recommended for public appointment are women, the highest-ever figure. But the barriers in bureaucracy remain.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/women-breaking-barriers-to-enter-bureaucracy-but-upsc-numbers-dont-tell-the-whole-truth/1603431/
Eknath Shinde's 2022 rebellion was carried out with the support of 40 MLAs, who parted ways with Uddhav Thackeray. Thirteen of Sena's 18 MPs in the Lok Sabha also joined the Shinde faction.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/how-uddhav-is-rebuilding-his-sena-for-2024-after-shindes-defection-blow/1602643/
Transfer of Technology (ToT) for jet engines was the main thrust of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's talks with his American counterpart Jack Sullivan in February.
कई हिंदू महिलाएं जिंदा रहने के लिए सेक्स वर्कर बन गईं. लेकिन इसके बारे में इतिहास की किताबों में ज्यादा जिक्र नहीं मिलता है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/from-brothels-to-vrindavan-bengals-artefacts-show-two-different-faces-of-hindu-widows/544571/
A new Lokniti-CSDS study on political trends in the run-up to 2024 throws up some interesting findings. Rahul Gandhi’s acceptability as PM has doubled since 2014, with non-Congress voters leading the rise, while Narendra Modi’s appeal is pretty much unchanged since 2019. There’s a lot more where that came from. In episode 1241 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the study, and what it says about next year’s Lok Sabha election.
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhis-acceptability-as-pm-nearly-doubled-since-2014-more-than-half-are-non-congress/1599274/
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/most-indians-think-modi-govt-has-made-india-vishwaguru-but-worsened-economics-at-home/1601694/
CM Ashok Gehlot & Sachin Pilot were seen sharing a laugh in photo released by Congress. The rivals met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge individually & then came together for joint meeting.
The first republic’s founders were dedicated to building institutions. The second republic’s custodians are devoted to entrenching a cult of personality.
For centuries, Baloch smuggling cartels defied the might three empires, trafficking goods through British India, Persia and Afghanistan. Today, the modern descendants of those cartels are drowning the Indian Ocean in methamphetamine and heroin. Seizures are at record levels—but the deep ties of the traffickers with the ISI, the meltdown of Afghanistan and the cold economic logic of the narcotics market, mean the drug cartels are thriving.
Helmand River, a critical source of drinking water & irrigation, has been a bone of contention for centuries. Earlier, Tehran had objected to construction of a dam in Afghanistan.
पूर्व कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष राहुल गांधी ने 7 सितंबर 2022 से 30 जनवरी 2023 के बीच 'भारत जोड़ो यात्रा' के माध्यम से 4800 किमी लंबी पदयात्रा की. उनकी पदयात्रा कन्याकुमारी से शुरू हुई और श्रीनगर के ऐतिहासिक लाल चौक पर खत्म हुई थी.
Some of India’s most accomplished sportspeople, including Olympic medallists, were victims of a police crackdown Sunday over their protest against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, whom they have accused of sexual harassment. In episode 1240 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what an Olympic medal means, and talks about the man at the centre of the row, ‘bahubali’ politician and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
बियर्ड को स्वस्थ रखने के लिए उसके नीचे की स्किन की देखभाल करना जरूरी है. बियर्ड की देखभाल के लिए कुछ सरल लेकिन आवश्यक टिप्स दिए गए हैं.
Its manufacturing sector is focused on metals, chemicals, food processing. These don’t generate the multiplier effects of newer industries in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
पहलवान विनेश फोगाट, साक्षी मलिक और बजरंग पुनिया को रविवार को हिरासत में लिया गया. कार्यकर्ताओं का कहना है कि पिछली रात हरियाणा पुलिस ने समर्थकों को हिरासत में लेने के लिए अभियान चलाया था.
मोदी सरकार के 9 साल पूरे होने पर महाजनसंपर्क अभियान की देखरेख के वास्ते बीजेपी के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव और बंगाल, ओडिशा और तेलंगाना के प्रभारी सुनील बंसल को यूपी का प्रभारी बनाया गया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/ahead-of-2024-lok-sabha-elections-why-bjp-once-again-made-sunil-bansal-its-point-person-in-up/543690/
इस अनुकूल मुकाम तक पहुंचने के लिए भारत ने कड़ी मेहनत की है लेकिन अपने सरोकारों को मजबूती देने का सबसे बुद्धिमानी भरा उपाय जम्मू-कश्मीर को उसका राज्य का दर्जा लौटाना ही है.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/article-370-to-g20-india-is-in-a-kashmir-sweet-spot-now-tick-the-last-boxes/543352/
The G20 meet in Srinagar shed the “disputed region” shibboleth on Jammu & Kashmir and is a sizeable turning point in the fraught 75-year history of the region. This is progress, and we must savour it. But we also shouldn’t shy away from wading into some complexities and unfinished projects. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/article-370-to-g20-india-is-in-a-kashmir-sweet-spot-now-tick-the-last-boxes/1596939/
विराज अश्विन पटेल ने कथित तौर पर कुछ नामों को छोड़ दिया और मॉडल को नौकरी देने का वादा किया, यहां तक कि एक से शादी का वादा भी किया. फिलहाल वो न्यायिक हिरासत में है और बलात्कार के आरोप का सामना कर रहा है. क्राइम ब्रांच मामले की जांच करेगी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/fake-identity-cmo-officer-amit-shahs-nephew-how-a-gujarat-thug-duped-models-and-mlas/542721/
‘Gruha Jyothi’ & 4 other schemes have got ‘in principle’ approval, estimated to cost exchequer Rs 50,000 crore. Karnataka has 2.1 cr domestic consumers, of which 1.26 cr are BPL households.
Report submitted to L-G also flags irregularities in tree transplantation & building plan, says revised drawings were by a consultant whose appointment was 'not formally done'.
हालांकि मोदी सरकार के लिए उद्घाटन समारोह में मॉरल प्रेक्टिस के रूप में राष्ट्रपति द्रौपदी मुर्मू को आमंत्रित करना बेहतर होगा, लेकिन कानूनी तौर पर यह जरूरी नहीं है.
Scientists from the University of California San Francisco have managed to identify biomarkers for pain in the brain that would make it easier to predict and treat chronic and acute pain in the future. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the experiment and implications. ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Resources: First up-close images of Mars’s little-known moon Deimos https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-01422-1
Ex-PM Imran Khan’s party is in meltdown mode & the ‘almighty’ Pakistan Army is cracking down on PTI leaders who don’t have the stomach for jail. In episode 1238 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the 3 big developments in Pakistan in the aftermath of 9 May violence.
Resolving the vexatious temple land issue in Madhya Pradesh is easier said than done. But the goal of courting the priest community won't be easy for Congress either.
Education ministry letter sent under govt initiative to promote reading proficiency with understanding & numeracy chalks role of stakeholders at national, state, district, school & parental levels.
The BJP leadership, particularly those involved in Kashmir, must realise that forced calm, temporary measures, and PR exercises won't bring meaningful and lasting change.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/more-than-g20-kashmir-event-the-real-normalcy-in-jk-lies-in-a-free-and-fair-election/1593027/
वह कहती हैं कि उसकी सुरक्षा के लिए सौंपी गई पुलिस ने उसके लिए और अधिक परेशानी खड़ी कर दी है. घर में रहने के लिए वह अपने मकान मालिकों से भी लड़ी जिसके बाद उन्होंने उसे घर से ही 'बाहर' कर दिया है.
Five member-states and invitees chose not to attend the G20 meeting in Kashmir—against 29 who showed up. That’s diplomatic vindication for India. But the five absences show Kashmir is still being seen through religious lenses in the Middle East, and that Pakistan even now has a superpower sponsor
पंजाब के सीएम ने शिरोमणि अकाली दल के प्रमुख सुखबीर सिंह बादल के स्वामित्व वाले चैनल को स्वर्ण मंदिर से गुरबाणी प्रसारित करने का विशेष अधिकार देने के लिए शिरोमणि गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमेटी पर निशाना साधा.
While it would be better for the Modi government to invite President Droupadi Murmu at the inauguration function as a matter of moral practice, it is not a legal requirement.
University Grants Commission has found instances of appointment norms being violated & regulatory bodies getting complaints. Committee will recommend action in case of violations.
University Grants Commission has found instances of appointment norms being violated & regulatory bodies getting complaints. Committee will recommend action in case of violations.
राजनीतिक पर्यवेक्षकों का कहना है कि भाजपा को अपने आक्रामक अभियान जैसे कारकों के कारण भी फायदा हुआ. इस बीच, बसपा और सपा एक-दूसरे पर भाजपा की चोरी छुपे मदद करने का आरोप लगा रहे हैं.
Dhull's goal is to inform aspirants about lapses in the recruitment process. Her campaign, ‘CET quality nahi to vote nahi’ has become a rallying cry among students.
Inclusions of low value spares in Positive Indigenous Lists could artificially magnify the progress made by India’s defence in becoming self-reliant.
कोविड के दौरान और उसके बाद मेंटल हेल्थ लाइमलाइट पर आ गया है और बाकि बीमारियों की तरह इसे भी एक समस्या मानते हुए इसपर बात की जाती है.
Among a dozen PM contenders and pretenders in the opposition camp, there are at least three potentially disruptive choices. But Sonia Gandhi is unlikely to agree, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.
Police encounters can be reduced if witnesses, judges, and prosecution counsel are protected from the vast network of loyal individuals obstructing the trial.
जातिमुक्ति का दावा अक्सर प्रभावशाली या आम भाषा में उच्च या सवर्ण जातियों के द्वारा किया जाता है. इस विचार की जड़े भारत में हैं.
Vande Bharat Express is equipped with about 15,000 integrated circuits, or chips, to control almost all of its operations — from propulsion and braking to its automatic doors.
हममें से अधिकतर लोगों के लिए मणिपुर का संकट नज़र से दूर, ख़यालों से बाहर वाला मामला है. इतने छोटे और इतनी दूर के इस राज्य की खबरों पर हम बड़ी जम्हाई लेने लगते हैं मगर मैं आपको जगाना चाहता हूं.
A panel set up by the Supreme Court to look into allegations made against India’s Adani Group by US short seller Hindenburg Research has given a striking report that is being claimed as a ‘clean chit’ to the former. The panel was asked to answer 3 broad queries, and that is what they have done in a 173-page report released Friday. In Ep 1235 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the panel’s findings, and explains the key arguments made.
BJP central leadership must not only analyse the Karnataka election result in all seriousness but also share the outcome with party workers. Bigger battles lie ahead.
यह सच है कि मोदी का जादू शायद ही कभी हिंदी पट्टी और गुजरात से आगे बढ़ा हो. आज बीजेपी भी वही पार्टी बन गई है जिसका वह कभी विरोध करने का दावा करती थी: एक शक्तिशाली और अहंकारी पार्टी तथा स्थापित प्रतिष्ठान.
CIET has designed learning content — both virtual & augmented — for math, science, hindi, & environmental sciences for various grades. However, challenges in implementation remain.
Not more than Rs 50-100 for hemoglobin test, Rs 300-500 for complete blood count, state has come up with standard price range for nearly 160 types of tests, and is awaiting Union govt nod.
Republicans and Democrats can’t seem to agree on what to do about the US debt crisis. As this plays out, the ramifications for emerging market economies like India are plain to see. Economist Radhika Pandey & ThePrint Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan explain the impact in this edition of #Macrosutra
सुप्रीम कोर्ट एक एसोसिएशन द्वारा दायर किए गए एक मुकदमे की सुनवाई कर रहा था. यह मुकदमा दिल्ली स्थित एक कंस्ट्रक्शन फर्म पर तय वक्त पर प्रोजेक्ट पूरा नहीं किए जाने के कारण दायर किया गया था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/many-consumers-can-file-joint-complaint-in-consumer-fora-what-sc-order-on-flat-owners-plea-means/538784/
One glaring omission in the BJP’s Karnataka push was a local face to present to the voters. This gamble came with a steep price, as it had in Himachal in 2022. Is a ‘talent crisis’ to blame? In Ep 1234 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses whether the BJP’s Karnataka performance holds some answers for the party in the upcoming elections for MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan, as well as Telangana, the only other southern state where it has made some inroads.
The order came on a batch of petitions challenging Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra’s laws allowing the bull-taming sport and bullock cart races.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/sc-upholds-law-allowing-jallikattu-in-tamil-nadu-also-kambala-bull-cart-racing/1580658/
While BJP national president J.P. Nadda is on 2-day visit to state, Shiv Sena (UBT) decides on grassroots communication. NCP discusses plans to prepare cadre for coming elections.
सरकारी आंकड़ों के अनुसार, पिछले एक दशक में कम से कम 133 भारतीयों ने इस्लामिक स्टेट के ‘संघर्ष थिएटर’ की यात्रा की. इनमें 28 महिलाएं थीं, उनकी ज़िंदगी की कहानियों पर एक नज़र.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/not-just-a-kerala-story-at-least-28-indian-women-joined-is-in-10-yrs-most-met-death-or-prison/538543/
Army headquarters couldn’t have timed its decision on general cadre uniforms worse than it did. Barely had the shock of disbanding cantonments settled that it was announced that all officers from brigadiers upwards will cease to wear regimental or corps identifications on their uniforms starting 1 August.
It is clear that the Modi magic rarely extended beyond the Hindi belt and Gujarat. BJP has become what it once claimed to oppose: a powerful, arrogant, entitled establishment.
SecurityCode The assassination of Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq by terrorists unravelled efforts to negotiate peace, leading to tens of thousands of deaths. The controversial cleric, though, had a key role in unleashing the forces which claimed his own life—forces which were helped by missteps by New Delhi.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/arrest-of-mirwaiz-mohammad-farooqs-killers-can-uncover-the-lies-behind-kashmiri-jihadism/1578640/
Six-term former UP MLA and minister Hari Shankar Tiwari, a Brahmin leader courted by Congress, BJP, SP and BSP, passed away Tuesday. In Ep 1233 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Tiwari is seen by many as the ‘original’ mafioso of UP ganglands, and dives deep into the origins of the heartland’s complicated — and bloody — caste wars.
The base of pyramid politics cannot adopt the old 'Garibi Hatao' politics of the Congress. Nor should it embrace the traditional class politics of the Left.
नागेंद्र रामचंद्र नाइक ने भटकल से चुनाव लड़ा और केवल 1,502 वोट हासिल किए. सुप्रीम कोर्ट के कॉलेजियम ने तीन बार उनकी पदोन्नति की सिफारिश की है.
कहा जाता है कि मैतेई और आदिवासी कुकी अधिकारियों के बीच विभाजन बहुत प्रमुख हो गया था. पता चला है कि कई कुकी अधिकारी पहाड़ी जिलों में अपने घर लौट रहे हैं या मणिपुर छोड़ रहे हैं.----more----Read full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/never-seen-anything-like-this-before-meitei-and-kuki-dispute-sparks-deep-community-divide-in-manipurs-bureaucracy/537640/
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, once the toast of headlines with his purported investigations into Bollywood’s ‘seedy’ side, is now under investigation for ‘criminal misconduct & corrupt practices’. In Episode 1231 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about Wankhede’s moment in the sun, and what exactly he is accused of now.
फूड डिलीवरी और ई-कॉमर्स ऐसे दो क्षेत्र हैं जहां सरकार ने दिग्गजों के पर काटे बिना, डुओ पॉली (दो कंपनियों के प्रभुत्व) प्रणाली को रोकने के लिए एक अप्रत्यक्ष तंत्र बनाया है.
Go First’s bankruptcy and SpiceJet's troubles highlight challenges faced by airlines in maintaining sustainable operations in India's highly competitive and cost-sensitive market.
एक महीने के भीतर हुई तेवतिया और ताजपुरिया की हत्या दिल्ली के तिहाड़ जेल की सुरक्षा खामियों को उजागर करती हैं. दोनों की हत्या कथित तौर पर साथी कैदियों ने कर दी थी.
Tewatia & Tajpuriya murders, which took place within a month, expose chinks in security at Delhi's Tihar prison. Both were allegedly killed by fellow inmates.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/caste-protection-money-why-high-security-tihar-failed-to-stop-high-profile-murders-inside-prison/1575285/
Technological advancements like AI, quantum computing, nanotechnology, robotics have made it imperative to modernise the nuclear arsenal.
CBI says Sameer Wankhede put ‘independent witness in position to extort Rs 25 cr’ from Aryan Khan’s family. In Ep 1131 of #CutTheClutter, @Shekhar Gupta spells out CBI's charges against high-profile ex-NCB officer.
बेंगलुरु: हाल ही में संपन्न हुए कर्नाटक विधानसभा चुनावों में, जिसमें कांग्रेस ने 224 सीटों में से निर्णायक 135 सीटें हासिल की है उनमें चार उम्मीदवार ऐसे हैं जो अपने बलबूते पर इसमें जीत दर्ज की है उनमें से दो बहुत छोटी पार्टी के एकमात्र विजेता हैं, और दो अकेले जीतने वाले निर्दलीय.
BJP needs a new narrative. The polarisation tactics, promotion of Hindutva, and dependence on Modi to deliver votes has made its electoral strategies predictable.
Though Siddaramaiah says Congress's Karnataka assembly win's a 'stepping stone' to Lok Sabha victory, analysis by ThePrint shows BJP's been improving on vote share in general elections.
कर्नाटक चुनाव में 224 में से 135 सीटों पर जीत हासिल करने वाली पार्टी को अपने पारंपरिक सीटों के अलावा कित्तूर-कर्नाटक, केंद्रीय जिलों और पुराने मैसूरु क्षेत्र में लाभ मिला.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/congress-wins-most-of-the-seats-in-karnataka-bjp-and-jds-votes-also-made-a-dent/536717/
Imran Khan’s popularity has risen to a level not seen in Pakistan before. But all nations, especially democracies, need institutions that can stand up to majoritarianism of any kind. In this week’s #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta answers two key questions: One, if a fair election is held today, will Imran win or not? And second, will his win be good for Pakistan or a disaster?----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-imrans-comeback-would-be-a-triumph-for-democracy-and-a-disaster-for-pakistan/1571186/
इमरान खान प्रकरण पाकिस्तान जैसे बड़े देश में लोकतंत्र से जुड़ी आशंकाओं के दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण विचारों को रेखांकित करता है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/imran-khan-return-can-prove-to-be-a-victory-for-democracy-but-a-disaster-for-pakistan/536183/
Just chew on this figure for a minute — the BJP has been reduced to half the Congress’ tally in Karnataka, the only southern state the former has ever led. What does this say about the BJP and its ‘Modi magic’? And is there a message in this for the Congress? In a special episode of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta gives you 10 takeaways from the results of the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections. Ep 1230
BJP has included UCC in its Karnataka manifesto, and Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says he is exploring a ban on polygamy. But does the ‘Hum 5, Humare 25’ stereotype add up? In Ep 1229 of Cut The Clutter, @ShekharGupta parses official data to offer some answers.
चीन में मिस्र के पूर्व दूत, अली हाउसम अल-दीन एल-हेफनी का कहना है कि भारत और चीन बड़ा बाजार है. साथ ही उन्होंने कहा कि ग्रीन एनर्जी को लेकर मिस्र और भारत के पास बड़ा अवसर है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/counting-on-india-china-japan-in-changing-world-order-says-egyptian-official/535610/
The dispute between AAP and the Modi government is neither legal nor political or ideological. It was borne out of the BJP's inability to accept defeat.
According to a statement issued by the company Thursday, the 'new enforcement will reduce current calling rate by at least 50% & control current incidence effectively'.
Such substitution from fiat currencies can make monetary policy less effective, pose threat to nations' financial stability. Policymakers must improve trust in banking systems, currencies.
Work on the Barmer Pachpadra refinery is expected to be completed by March 2024, after a decade of delays, controversies, and battles between BJP and Congress. Blame-game is still on.
एक ट्रायल कोर्ट ने मंगलवार को यूपी के 2013 के मुजफ्फरनगर दंगे के दौरान बलात्कार के दोषी दो लोगों को 20 साल कैद की सजा सुनाई. तीसरे आरोपी की सुनवाई के दौरान मौत हो गई थी.
प्रयागराज के अतिरिक्त जिला सरकारी वकील (अपराध) ने प्रयागराज के डीएम और यूपी सरकार को पत्र लिखकर सिफारिश की है कि अधिकारी के खिलाफ कार्रवाई के लिए केंद्रीय गृह मंत्रालय को पत्र लिखा जाए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/weak-case-doubt-on-probe-up-govt-to-probe-cbi-officer-who-testified-for-atiq-ahmed/534915/
25 years ago on this day, India demonstrated its nuclear ability. In Ep 1128 of #CutTheClutter, @Shekhar Gupta recollects 9-year op involving hundreds of secret steps & actions that culminated in Pokhran-2.
I do think we should debate how to respond when popular culture is used to divide the Indian people. India is changing. Perhaps our responses should change too.
अतीक अहमद की पत्नी शाइस्ता परवीन और मुख्तार अंसारी की पत्नी अफशां की तलाश के साथ, कुछ ‘माफिया’ परिवार के सदस्यों पर एक नज़र जो वर्तमान में यूपी पुलिस के रडार पर हैं.
मणिपुर में पिछले हफ्ते की झड़पें मुख्य रूप से मैतेई और कुकी-ज़ोमी आदिवासी समूहों के बीच हुईं, जिससे आगज़नी और तोड़-फोड़ हुईं. मृतकों की आधिकारिक संख्या 50 बताई गई है.
सोमवार को पंजाब, हरियाणा, दिल्ली और उत्तर प्रदेश के 500 किसान 'पुलिस बैरिकेड' तोड़कर प्रदर्शनकारी पहलवानों तक पहुंचे. उन्होंने कहा- 'महिलाओं के लिए सामाजिक न्याय' का मुद्दा है.----more----Read article here:https: //hindi.theprint.in/india/wrestlers-protest-farmers-reached-jantar-mantar-to-join-brij-bhushan/534374/
Until a few months ago, the Turkey presidential election looked like a one-man race for strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has done much to consolidate his hold on the country. Enter opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu, whose promise of democracy has placed him in dead heat with Erdogan in opinion polls. In Ep 1227 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this election matters so much for the world, and India.
योगी की अनुपस्थिति में दरबार में उनका काम मंदिर प्रबंधक द्वारका तिवारी व सेवानिवृत्त एसडीएम विनोद कुमार ठाकुर करते हैं.
It takes two people to do Yogi’s job at the darbar in his absence. Temple manager Dwarka Tiwari and retired SDM Vinod Kumar Thakur.
भगूर नासिक शहर से लगभग 22 किमी और जिले के देवलाली हिल स्टेशन से 4 किलोमीटर दूर है. हिंदुत्व विचारक का घर, सावरकर वाडा, अभी भी इस गांव में स्थित है और एक पर्यटकों के लिए आकर्षण का केंद्र है.
Letter to EC follows show cause notice by poll body to Congress for its '40% commission sarkara' campaign, which purportedly targeted BJP ahead of 10 May Karnataka assembly elections.
CutTheClutter #ImranKhan Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan was arrested Tuesday outside the Islamabad High Court, by the Pakistan Rangers no less. His enraged supporters subsequently attacked the ‘sacred’ GHQ in Rawalpindi, presenting an unprecedented challenge for the military. Just why has Khan, once an army darling who is now openly defiant, been put behind bars, and his backers are at ‘war’ with the army? Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1226 of Cut The Clutter. @sarvodayahealthcare4702 ----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/im-not-so-dim-why-it-had-to-be-a-reckless-imran-khan-to-threaten-pakistans-establishment/1198809/
A unique and intricate civil-military confluence has developed in the cantonments. This, experts point out, could create complications for the abolishment process.
While 2022 saw a severe shortage of coal for power production, this year has benefited from higher coal production, unseasonal rains & better coordination between key ministries.
Ideally, state governments must shape policies to ensure that the benefits of incorporation into municipalities are also accessible to poor and lower middle-class sections.
2022 में जहां बिजली उत्पादन के लिए कोयले की भारी दिक्कत देखी गई थी, वहीं इस साल कोयले के अधिक उत्पादन में बेमौसम बारिश और प्रमुख मंत्रालयों के बीच बेहतर समन्वय का लाभ मिला है.
कर्नाटक की 58 सीटों के मतदाताओं ने 2008, 2013 और 2018 में एक ही पार्टी को चुना. इनमें से 25 सीटें कांग्रेस के पास हैं, 23 बीजेपी के पास हैं और 10 जद (एस) के खाते में हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/elections/eight-cms-changed-in-karnataka-since-2008-but-only-one-party-dominated-25-of-the-seats-in-the-state/533319/
Tweet: The ambush that killed 5 soldiers of the elite 9 Para SF in Rajouri last week was no isolated attack. It shows an old focus area of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism has come alive again. Shekhar Gupta explains in Ep 1225 of Cut The Clutter.
वीरशैव-लिंगायत समुदाय के नेताओं ने लिंगायत बाहुबली और पूर्व CM बी.एस. येदियुरप्पा के कथित ‘दुर्व्यवहार’ को लेकर भाजपा को हराने का आह्वान किया है.
As scammers get innovative by the day, experts say regulations aren’t the issue but enforcing them is. User awareness is of the essence, they add.
Voters of 58 of Karnataka's seats chose the same party in 2008, 2013 and 2018. Of these, 25 seats are with Congress, 23 with BJP and 10 with JD(S).
Pakistanis seem to stay clear of any deep thinking about continued presence of terror suspects in the country.
नरेंद्र मोदी की पहली सरकार में 2018 में ये फैसला हुआ कि 2021 की जनगणना में ओबीसी की गिनती की जाएगी. राजनाथ सिंह ने इसकी घोषणा भी कर दी थी. लेकिन 2019 का चुनाव निपटने के बाद सरकार ने अपना रुख बदल लिया.
गुटनिरपेक्षता वाले दौर को आज शिद्दत से याद किया जा रहा है. बहुपक्षवाद फैशन में है. और हम सहारा उन संगठनों में तलाश रहे हैं जिन्हें चीन ने बनाया या जिन पर उसका वर्चस्व है----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/sco-brics-ric-what-do-they-have-in-common-china-at-head-of-table-india-faking-smiles/532398/
As the NCP drama unfolds in Maharashtra, it’s an apt time to discuss the culture of dynasty politics in India. NCP is just one in a sea of family-run parties, and the BJP is building a narrative against them with its push against dynasty politics. The BJP itself has many mini-dynasties, but it is seeking to differentiate itself by nuance. In Ep 1224 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the BJP brand of “political heirs”, and lists 5 pros and as many cons of dynasty politics.
It is in Union government's hand to resolve the issue of caste-based affirmative action policies and provide a better understanding of India's demographic.
Though production of 8 core infrastructure sectors slowed to a 5-month low in March, other manufacturing and services indicators paint an optimistic picture of the economy.
Ashok Yadav felt like he was getting married again after he walked out of jail. He has gained a VIP status in his village now.
The manner in which the Centre has reacted to the allegations of sexual harassment against Wrestling Federation of India president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh offers us an insight into the way this government thinks',- Watch author & columnist Vir Sanghvi explain why BJP will only act against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh if it feels the wrestlers' protest will influence Karnataka election or seriously affect Modi's image. #ThePrint #SharpEdge----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/modi-isnt-manmohan-itll-take-more-than-a-media-frenzy-to-fire-brij-bhushan/1554200/
NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo's letter to women & child development depts of all states mentions that 5-yr action plan UNICEF signed with govt in 2017, also needs to be renewed.
अगर बीजेपी को लगेगा कि पहलवानों का विरोध प्रदर्शन कर्नाटक चुनाव को प्रभावित करेगा (जो अब तक नहीं किया है) या प्रधानमंत्री की छवि को नुकसान पहुंचाएगा, तभी वह कार्रवाई करेगी.
बजरंग दल को बैन करने के कांग्रेस के वादे पर PM का हमला, BJP की कर्नाटक में हनुमान चालीसा पाठ की योजना
Modi govt has invoked Article 355 in violence-hit Manipur, a rarest instance of Centre taking over law & order from its own party’s state govt. In Ep 1223 of Cut The Clutter, @ShekharGupta dives into Manipur’s complex demography to show how we got here.
मेट गाला के दौरान सेलिब्रिटीज ने जिस स्टाइलिश ‘रेड कार्पेट’ पर पोज दिया, वह केरल के चेरथला स्थित एक कंपनी, नेयट द्वारा टिकाऊ सिसल फाइबर से बनाया गया था.
Don’t forget there is a substantial lobby in India too that would scoff at the idea of normal relations with Pakistan. It’s a challenge of enormous proportions.
एनसीपी नेताओं का कहना है कि अगर बात आती है तो पवार की बेटी सुप्रिया, राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर और भतीजे अजीत राज्य स्तर पर पार्टी की कमान संभाल सकते हैं. अगले 2 दिनों में आधिकारिक बैठक होने की संभावना है.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sharad-pawar-ncp-resignation-supriya-sule-ajit-pawar-maharashtra/530962/
Karnataka’s peculiar politics can confound any analyst. Home to India’s startup & tech capital, it is also the epitome of political instability. The state has been led by several prominent figures, but only 2 CMs have ever completed their full term in the past 50 years. Instability dogs even the BJP. In Ep 1222 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Karnataka’s politics is so complex but so fascinating. @sarvodayahealthcare4702 ----more----https://theprint.in/politics/left-right-touchables-others-how-divisions-among-scs-are-impacting-karnataka-politics/1516760/----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/modi-and-shah-have-been-challenged-for-the-first-time-by-yediyurappa-of-all-people/268679/
प्रदर्शनकारियों ने कांग्रेस मुख्यालय के सामने हनुमान चालीसा का पाठ किया और कांग्रेस के मैनिफेस्टो को जलाकर अपना विरोध जताया. हैदराबाद में पुलिस ने कार्यकर्ताओं को हिरासत में लिया है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/elections/karnataka-assembly-elections/congress-manifesto-created-ruckus-in-karnataka-baghel-said-ban-will-not-be-imposed-on-bajrang-bali-but-on-bajrang-dal/530852/
अभिनेता ने एनटीआर के जन्म शताब्दी समारोह में पूर्व सीएम नायडू की प्रशंसा की, जिसके बाद उन्हें वाईएसआरसीपी नेताओं द्वारा निशाना बनाया गया. नायडू ने रजनीकांत का बचाव किया और 'जगन के गैंग' से माफी मांगी.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/hero-tamil-nadu-zero-andhra-chandrababu-pats-rajinikanth-on-tdp-yrscp-fight/530760/
The Modi government has begun the process of abolishing military cantonments, a reform that brings to end a colonial legacy and separates civil from the military. Why’s this an important move? In episode 1221 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta gets into military details, history & geography to explain why cantonments no longer made sense, and how these became an unwelcome distraction for the military.
Apex court ordered reassignment of Bengal’s SSC case from Gangopadhyay’s bench in the wake of a petition by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. HC judge has said he 'won’t run away’.
यूपी के कैबिनेट मंत्री नंद गोपाल गुप्ता उर्फ नंदी पर अतीक अहमद की बहन आयशा नूरी ने आरोप लगाया कि उन्होंने उसके भाई से 5 करोड़ रुपये उधार लिए थे और इस आरोप ने भाजपा के एक खेमे को उनके खिलाफ कर दिया.
How can it be that if Indian State invokes a common law principle so clearly enunciated in the US, it suddenly becomes a fascist enemy of decent NGOs?
टिल्लू ताजपुरिया का असली नाम सुनिल मान है और उसे 2021 के दिल्ली रोहिणी कोर्ट शूटआउट का मुख्य आरोपी है. उस पर हत्या, डकैती और जबरन वसूली के कम से कम 19 मामले दर्ज थे.
INS विक्रांत, LCH प्रचंड और ALH ध्रुव जैसे प्लेटफॉर्म विशेष रूप से भारत में नहीं बने हैं और आयात पर निर्भर हैं, जो कि अमेरिका जैसे प्रमुख रक्षा उत्पादकों के लिए भी एक वास्तविकता है.
The Army must bring closure to the case by taking disciplinary action in a time-bound and transparent manner, while the govt must try to remove AFSPA altogether.
Platforms such as INS Vikrant, LCH Prachand & ALH Dhruv aren't exclusively made in India and do rely on imports, which is a reality even for major defence producers such as US.
जलमार्ग भारत और म्यांमार के बीच व्यापार को बढ़ावा देने और पूर्वोत्तर को रणनीतिक लिंक प्रदान करने के लिए मल्टीमॉडल परियोजना का हिस्सा है. मौसमी दास गुप्ता 30 April, 2023 12:58 pm IST----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/india-myanmar-kaladan-waterway-to-open-in-may-but-real-benefit-only-when-110-km-road-is-completed/529272/
While India's power has grown phenomenally in 10 years, it remains caught in China-Pakistan pincer. If the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) ministerial is unusually tense by the standards of such multilateral events, it is because two of its key members are at odds with the third, or because India is at odds with China & Pakistan. Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
Just as the headlines on Atiq Ahmed & Mukhtar Ansari brought into focus the deep politician-gangster nexus in UP, the premature release of Anand Mohan Singh — former MP convicted of an IAS officer’s murder — has turned the spotlight to Bihar. In episode 1221 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sheds light on Bihar’s “caste gangs”, their blood feuds, and the heft they wield across party lines. - @sarvodayahealthcare4702 ----more----Read the India Today article here : https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/states/uttar-pradesh/story/19981005-kalyan-singh-gets-edge-in-his-war-against-crime-as-police-guns-down-top-don-sp-shukla-827145-1998-10-04----more----Read the Janman Ki Pukar article here : https://bit.ly/3neGjJw----more----
पाकिस्तान ज़्यादातर पैमाने के लिहाज़ से सिफर पर है, चीन सुस्त नहीं पड़ रहा है और भारत की गाथा अमीर बनने से पहले ही काफी शक्तिशाली बनने में कामयाबी की उल्लेखनीय कहानी है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/india-is-growing-rapidly-in-the-10th-year-of-modi-but-china-pakistan-together-have-become-a-trap-around-its-neck/528951/
बिहार सरकार ने मुआवाजा देने का निर्णय तब लिया है जब हाल ही में मोतिहारी में जहरीली शराब पीने से कई लोगों की जान चली गई.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bihar-dms-now-tracking-hooch-deaths-since-2016-to-grant-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia-prohibition-minister-sunil-kumar/528629/
‘Pehelwanjee dictates politics’ in 5 UP seats: BJP dilemma over protest against ‘indispensable’ Brij Bhushan----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/pehelwanjee-dictates-politics-in-5-up-seats-bjp-dilemma-over-protest-against-indispensable-brij-bhushan/1543748/
Just as the headlines on Atiq Ahmed & Mukhtar Ansari brought into focus the deep politician-gangster nexus in UP, the premature release of Anand Mohan Singh — former MP convicted of an IAS officer’s murder — has turned the spotlight to Bihar. In episode 1220 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta sheds light on Bihar’s “caste gangs”, their blood feuds, and the heft they wield across party lines.
बीबीपुर गांव के पूर्व सरपंच, सुनील जागलान 30 अप्रैल को प्रसारित होने वाले 100वें एपिसोड से पहले सप्ताह भर चलने वाले उत्सव का हिस्सा होंगे. मोदी ने अपने रेडियो संबोधन में अक्सर उनका जिक्र किया है.
Pancholi was booked for abetment to suicide after actor was found hanging in her home in 2013. Earlier this year, CBI was directed to expedite trial. Prosecution examined 22 witnesses.
Apart from RBI rate hike, uncertainty in banking, insurance & financial services in North American markets have resulted in weak Q4. We look at 59 non-finance & non-oil companies.
The non-trivial part of the demographic story in India lies in the stark contrast among states in terms of population growth and its impact on their economies.
बता दें कि शीर्ष भारतीय पहलवान बीते कई दिनों से दिल्ली के जंतर-मंतर पर धरने पर बैठे हैं. पहलवान मांग कर रहे हैं कि डब्ल्यूएफआई प्रमुख बृजभूषण शरण सिंह को पद से हटाया जाए.
आईएएस अधिकारी जी. कृष्णय्या की हत्या 5 दिसंबर 1994 को मुजफ्फरपुर में भीड़ द्वारा पीट-पीटकर कर दी गई थी. इस मामले में आनंद मोहन को निचली अदालत ने फांसी का सजा सुनाई थी, लेकिन पटना हाईकोर्ट ने उसे उम्रकैद में बदल दिया.
'The Macron-Von der Leyen visit to China has sparked a blitzkrieg of a debate over an alleged unity/disunity paradox in Europe. For India, there is an unmissable silver lining amid all noise of a “free thinking” France. True to middle power congruence, New Delhi must embark upon exploring the potential of unwavering French support to India at the UNSC. The pursuit of freedom and a truly “French mark” in world affairs by Paris could turn in New Delhi’s favour', says Swasti Rao, Associate Fellow, Europe and Eurasia Center, at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. Watch #ThePrintVideo ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/macrons-gaffes-in-china-open-a-door-for-india-unwavering-french-support-at-the-unsc/1531827/
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Jitni abaadi utna haq’ call isn’t about elections or Mandal. Goal is reform
Paryavaran Bhawan, Vanijya Bhawan, and Urja Bhawan are among swanky new govt office buildings that have come up over past 10 years to house ministries away from Central Secretariat.
Chicken currently costs around Rs 274 a kg, while paneer is priced at Rs 320 a kg — a difference of nearly Rs 50.
China’s envoy to France has stoked a row by questioning former Soviet states’ sovereignty. His remark plays into the aggressive ‘wolf-warrior’ diplomacy Beijing has championed in the wake of Covid. As @ShekharGupta explained in ep 485 of #CutTheClutter
बिहार सरकार ने सोमवार को गोपालगंज के तत्कालीन जिलाधिकारी की 1994 में हुई हत्या के मामले में आजीवन कारावास की सजा काट रहे आनंद मोहन सिंह की रिहाई का आदेश जारी किया.
Conventional reasons of low demand, capacity utilisation, access to bank credit, poor profitability aren't to blame. It's lack of confidence in economic management, say economists.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/private-investment-a-shrinking-slice-of-indias-gdp-pie-since-2012-its-a-vote-of-no-confidence/1535969/
Union govt letter dated 31 March says states imposing cess on hydel projects may not get access to power from central government's pool of unallocated quota in Central Generating Stations.
While questions about the Poonch attack remain unanswered, the incident must be seen within the context of the dynamics that emerged after 2019.
उत्तरप्रदेश पुलिस ने उमेश पाल हत्याकांड में गुड्डू मुस्लिम, एक शातिर 'बंबाज', की तलाश शुरू कर दी है, जिसका जिक्र अतीक अहमद के भाई अशरफ ने अपनी मौत से कुछ समय पहले किया था.
उत्तरप्रदेश पुलिस ने उमेश पाल हत्याकांड में गुड्डू मुस्लिम, एक शातिर 'बंबाज', की तलाश शुरू कर दी है, जिसका जिक्र अतीक अहमद के भाई अशरफ ने अपनी मौत से कुछ समय पहले किया था.
The mother-in-law of Pakistan’s Chief Justice has been caught in a tantalising leaked call with the wife of Imran’s top lawyer. It’s a judiciary-vs-govt drama you’ve never seen before and are unlikely to see in a country other than Pakistan. The protagonists include former PM Imran Khan, and the premise is his call for an early election. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta brings you the juice in episode 1219 of #CutTheClutter
Union Home Minister is working hard to ensure 300-plus seats for BJP in 2024 general election while also fine tuning strategies for upcoming assembly, panchayat & municipal polls.----more----Read arthe article here: https://theprint.in/politics/from-up-to-karnataka-rajasthan-to-nagaland-amit-shah-on-gruelling-trek-to-win-modi-his-3rd-term/1532579/
17 मौजूदा सांसदों के साथ BJP के पास बिहार में 23 लोकसभा सीटें हैं. पार्टी 2014 की रणनीति को दोबारा अपनाने की कोशिश कर रही है, जब वह जद (यू) के बिना छोटे सहयोगी दलों के साथ लड़ी थी.
‘अमित शाह को धमकी’, सरबत खालसा बुलाने तक—पिछले 36 दिनों की अमृतपाल सिंह की लुका-छिपी की ये है कहानी
नरोदा गाम से लेकर जयपुर बमकांड और गैंगस्टरों तक के मामलों में इंसाफ से वंचित किए जाने की वजह से ‘सिस्टम’ पर भरोसा जिस तरह घटा है उसने हमारी लोक संस्कृति में ‘सिंघम’ वाली मानसिकता को जन्म दिया है.
Total denial of justice, as in the cases of Naroda Gam, the Jaipur bombings & gangsters like Atiq Ahmed, is why faith in the system has fallen so low. It's what fuels vigilante culture.
मप्र के धार्मिक न्यास एवं धर्मस्व विभाग मंत्रालय के उप सचिव द्वारा मुस्लिम श्रमिकों को हटाने के लिए मां शारदा मंदिर प्रबंधन को लिखे जाने के बाद, समिति के वरिष्ठ सदस्य का कहना है कि 'किसी की नौकरी नहीं जाएगी'.
Russia Deputy PM Denis Manturov came to India this week with a rude — if unwitting — reality check on many Indians’ fantasies of “liberation” from the dollar and escape to a BRICS currency or the rupee. In Ep 1218 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses India’s trade data with BRICS & western economies. @sarvodayahealthcare4702 ----more----Read 'Need to address trade imbalance, improve exports from India: Russian Deputy PM' here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/russian-dy-pm-manturov-begins-two-day-india-visit/article66746416.ece
'Encounters are not the right way forward, & Atiq Ahmed's killing in Prayagraj is a disgrace. But it is also true that Indian politicians haven't done very much to fix the legal system. Instead many have tried to subvert the courts. So liberals have the right to be horrified by the public reaction but not to regard citizens as bloodthirsty fools'-- Watch author & columnist Vir Sanghvi's take, in #ThePrint #SharpEdge ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/be-horrified-by-reaction-to-atiq-ahmed-killing-but-stop-calling-indians-bloodthirsty-fools/1528195/
Three Indian nationals stranded in Sudan amid clashes between army & paramilitary narrate harrowing experiences as violence continues in Khartoum for 5th day despite US-brokered ceasefire.
पंजाब डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी, 2003 में 'इतिहास को संरक्षित रखने के जुनून' के साथ 2 लोगों ने शुरू की, इसमें अविभाजित पंजाब का संग्रह भी शामिल है और हिमाचल सरकार के अभिलेखागार के 22 लाख से अधिक पृष्ठों को भी डिजिटाइज़ किया जा चुका है.
Over last 3 months, M.K Stalin has used his show to attack the PM and Governor, and also address issues like the migrant row. Analysts say it’s a tool to connect with people.
अभिनेता-राजनेता राम्या, जिनका मूल नाम दिव्या स्पंदना है, मई में होने वाले कर्नाटक चुनावों की 40 स्टार प्रचारकों की सूची में शुमार हैं. वहीं, BJP की सूची में PM मोदी, अमित शाह और नितिन गडकरी सहित अन्य शामिल हैं.
The UN population report says India is set to surpass China in population, but why is Beijing brooding (and being borderline racist) over this instead of celebrating? In Ep 1217 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains key takeaways from the UN report, and the demographic shifts India & the world are likely to see. @sarvodayahealthcare4702 ----more----Read UN population report here: https://www.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/swop23/SWOP2023-ENGLISH-230329-web.pdf----more----Watch cut the Clutter episode 534 here: https://youtu.be/V-o7f5_aEqs----more----Read Lancet's study here: https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0140-6736%2820%2930677-2
As Mann Ki Baat approaches its 100th episode on 30 April, here’s a look at recurring themes and changing trends in the show's topics over two terms of the Modi government.
The govt must signal its threshold for use of tactical nuclear weapons. Below this threshold, the military differential is irrelevant to secure borders.
पंजाब, कश्मीर के छोटे-छोटे युद्धों में जिन अपवादों को उचित ठहराया जा सकता था, वे पुलिसिंग के सामान्य ताने-बाने का हिस्सा बन गए हैं. इमरजेंसी रोज की बात हो गई है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/atiq-ahmed-killing-bhagalpur-blindings-operation-ganga-jal-police-encounters/523801/
नीतीश कुमार ने 2006 में शुरू की गई शिक्षक भर्ती प्रणाली को खत्म कर दिया है. बिहार STET पास करके नियुक्ति पत्र की राह देखने वालों को अब BPSC की परीक्षा देनी होगी.
From Bhagalpur to Hyderabad and now gangster Atiq Ahmad’s Prayagraj, many ordinary people have applauded the extrajudicial killing of alleged criminals. The urge to seek retribution speaks of a lawless polity, where millions have learned not to look to the criminal justice system for help. But each encounter deepens the problem, instead of solving it
Is Sudan the most unfortunate country in the world? The ongoing violence is only the latest episode of conflict in the country’s vicious history. And its roots lie in Darfur, a brutal chapter whose scars are yet to heal. In episode 1216 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the fresh conflict in Sudan, and the two Generals at the heart of it all.
विपक्षी राजनेताओं और वामपंथी और उदारवादी बुद्धिजीवियों ने अतीक अहमद की हत्या पर काफी सवाल खड़े किए हैं, लेकिन योगी के वोटर्स कुछ और ही सोचते हैं.
At three rallies in poll-bound Karnataka this week, the Congress leader brought up caste census, which was also discussed at party's Udaipur 'Nav Sankalp Shivir' & Raipur plenary.
The debate around the merits and demerits of private consultants in government has gained prominence. The views have merit but it's important to understand the context.
Suffering labour woes, Budapest has opened up to Indian truckers. Described as punctual, respectful & excellent at vehicle ops, Indian truckers are driving across Europe via Hungary.
मध्यप्रदेश में आसन्न चुनावों से पहले भाजपा के 14 सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने पुराने नेताओं को सलाह दी है कि पार्टी की जीत के लिए अपनी राजनीतिक महत्वाकांक्षाओं को ‘त्याग’ दें. हालांकि, ऐसा नहीं लगता कि सभी नेता इससे सहमत हैं.
अतीक अहमद और उसके भाई अशरफ की हत्या में इस्तेमाल की गई 'मेड-इन-टर्की' हथियार भारत में मुश्किल से ही मिलती है और यह अधिकतर दिल्ली, पंजाब और पश्चिमी यूपी के कुछ गिरोहों के द्वारा इस्तेमाल किया जाता है.
At its peak, gang violence in UP was a web of ‘supari killings’ and alliances against the ‘common rival’. One of the most notorious names to emerge from these ganglands is Brijesh Singh, who is alleged to have been a Dawood Ibrahim gang shooter in the 1990s. In Ep 1215 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta peels some more layers off a bloody heartland chapter. Part 2.
दिल्ली के सीमापुरी इलाके की दो पुलिस चौकी की जगहों पर कचरा बीनने वाले और इधर उधर घूमने वाले बच्चों को पढ़ाया जा रहा है. सीमापुरी के ई और एफ ब्लॉक में खोले गए इन स्कूल का नाम 'चौकी में पाठशाला' रखा गया है.
To make the most of his popularity, Modi is coming to Kochi to partake in ‘Yuvam 2023’—a youth conference that will attract many party sympathisers.
ISRO has also decided that the crew will not be referred to as ‘astronauts’. They will be given a new moniker that suits Indian sensibilities.
राजनीति के अपराधीकरण के दौर से पहले देश में एक ऐसा भी वक्त था, जब कहा जाता था कि कोई भी व्यक्ति जन्म से अपराधी नहीं होता और जो व्यवस्था उसे अपराधी बनाती है, उसे उसकी जिम्मेदारी लेनी चाहिए.
A century ago, the British empire turned to Kung-Fu trained, red-turbanned Sikhs to tame a Shanghai overrun by drugs and vice. The forgotten story, though, fuelled misperceptions among many Chinese about Indians, which cast a toxic shadow over the relationship even today.
स्वास्थ्य सचिव पेट दर्द की शिकायत लेकर 56-वर्षीय मरीज ‘राजपाल’ बनकर शनिवार रात इमरजेंसी वार्ड में पहुंचे.
It’s the season of gangsters in the Hindi heartland. Even as Atiq Ansari’s murder leads headlines, another figure of notoriety from UP’s mafia-ridden east — Mukhtar Ansari — faces a significant court date on April 29. In episode 1214 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into Ansari’s life & the cynical heartland politics that helps the likes of him to flourish.
While it is tempting for the opposition to focus on corruption, the real political question in India today is authority.
The MLA from Burwan was arrested Monday after being grilled by CBI for over 65 hrs. Earlier, TMC's Partha Chatterjee & Manik Bhattacharya were arrested in connection with alleged scam.
पूर्व सांसद आनंद मोहन सिंह को जेल से बाहर लाने से जद (यू) और राजद, दोनों को ‘पावरफुल’ राजपूत जाति के वोट को अपने पक्ष में लाने और राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर बीजेपी के खिलाफ एक माहौल बनाने में मदद मिलेगी.
POCSO provides for victim-centric measures like ‘child-friendly’ courts and ‘support persons’, but implementation is uneven. Lags affect incest victims most, experts say.
शरद पवार के भतीजे लंबे समय से कुछ न कुछ ऐसा कहते या करते हैं जिसने न सिर्फ विवादों को जन्म दिया है, बल्कि उन अटकलों को भी हवा दी जो बताती हैं कि आखिर वह किस तरफ हैं.
चश्मदीदों ने बताया कि अतीक अहमद और उसके भाई अशरफ़ पर हमला करने वालों ने अंधाधुंध गोलियां चलाने के बाद भागे नहीं बल्कि इसके बजाय पुलिस के सामने आत्मसमर्पण कर दिया. साथ ही उन्होंने ‘जय श्री राम’ के नारे भी लगाए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/it-was-over-in-30-seconds-eyewitnesses-recall-fatal-attack-on-atiq-ahmed-ashraf-in-prayagraj/521764/
सत्ताधारी पार्टी को हराने की विपक्षी महत्वाकांक्षा बिलकुल जायज है. लेकिन इसके लिए उन्हें चाहिए— एक नेता, एक विचारसूत्र, और एक विचारधारा. अगर वे ये तीन चीजें नहीं जुटा पाते तो एक यही रास्ता बचता है कि वे भाजपा की सीटें कम करने के लिए राज्य स्तरीय, झगड़ा मुक्त गठजोड़ बनाएं----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/opposition-unity-without-one-leader-shared-ideology-is-the-political-equivalent-of-selling-snake-oil/520982/
It is legitimate ambition on the part of the Opposition to defeat the incumbent and win power. For that, however, they need three things: a leader, an idea and an ideology. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/opposition-unity-without-one-leader-shared-ideology-is-the-political-equivalent-of-selling-snake-oil/1519342/
नेटवर्क अपराधियों को अमेरिका और अन्य पश्चिमी देशों में भागने में मदद करता हैं. वे कॉलिंग ऐप के जरिए संवाद करते हैं और हवाला लेनदेन के जरिए भुगतान करते हैं.
The late diplomat S.K. Lambah served under 6 PMs. This not only offered him a ringside view of the evolution of India-Pakistan ties, but led to his emergence as a key interlocutor & PM’s special envoy in attempts for peace. In Ep. 1213 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta leafs through his memoirs for precious insights.
हालांकि एनसीईआरटी का कहना है कि यह सब 'विशेषज्ञ पैनल' की सिफारिशों के आधार पर किया गया था. लेकिन कुछ विशेषज्ञों ने दावा किया कि उन्होंने तो सिर्फ सुझाव दिए थे.
The IMF in its latest report has downgraded the growth outlook not just for the world, but also for India. It has also talked in detail about rising debt levels. Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint’s Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan decode the IMF’s findings.
Read Radhika Pandey's column here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/imfs-growth-downgrade-is-noteworthy-but-developing-nations-rising-debt-levels-demand-attention/1516337/
The historical pattern of Ram Navami riots shows that authorities have often denied permission for the procession to pass through Muslim-majority areas.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/what-lies-at-the-heart-of-ram-navami-violence-indian-labels-like-muslim-areas/1517518/
While ADG STF, Amitabh Yash, confirmed the deaths of Ahmed's son, Asad, & his 'accomplice', Ghulam, he did not reveal details of the circumstances leading to the encounter.----more----https://theprint.in/india/umesh-pal-murder-atiq-ahmeds-son-among-2-killed-in-encounter-up-police-say-foreign-made-arms-found/1515986/
The US Pentagon leaks expose enormous secrets on the Russia-Ukraine war, and the twists & turns of espionage & diplomacy. But whenever faced with leaked information, it always helps to keep a few questions in mind before you believe what you see. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lifts the layers in Ep 1212 of Cut The Clutter.
Once we give up this myth of school textbooks as the fountain of truth and the child as an empty vessel, we can take a more sober view of what textbooks can and cannot do.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar announced in this year's Budget that the Metro expansion construction will begin in 2023-2024. Old Gurgaon residents have heard such assurances far too many times.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/ground-reports/ncrs-biggest-race-noida-metro-ahead-of-gurugram-by-a-decade/1515111/
डीएमए की जिम्मेदारियों से मुक्त सीडीएस सीजेसीएससी के रूप में सलाहकार वाली या ऑपरेशन वाली भूमिकाएं बेहतर तरीके से निभा सकेंगे और तब अलग से किसी को सीजेसीएससी बनाने की जरूरत नहीं होगी.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/india-will-have-to-move-from-no-war-no-peace-to-limited-war-are-cds-ready/518195/
अंतिम नेशनल क्रेडिट फ्रेमवर्क रिपोर्ट मंगलवार को जारी की गई, जिसमें कहा गया है कि होमस्कूलिंग, ऑनलाइन शिक्षा और वैकल्पिक शिक्षण को मान्य किया जाना चाहिए और छात्रों को उनके लिए प्रमाण पत्र और डिप्लोमा दिए जाने चाहिए.
बीजेपी द्वारा 'गेम-चेंजर' के रूप में सम्मानित, 189 नामों की सूची की कई सदस्यों ने आलोचना की है, जिसमें पूर्व सीएम शेट्टार भी शामिल हैं. पार्टी का कहना है कि नेताओं को बताया गया है कि उन्हें क्यों टिकट नहीं दिया गया.
The IMF spring outlook has scaled down India’s economic growth estimation, if slightly. This is in line with the World Bank’s forecast, but contrary to the RBI’s. In Ep 1211 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why IMF still identifies India as a ‘bright spot’. He also delves into the problems plaguing India, and why some of the biggest economies are struggling.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the political and diplomatic aspects of the India-China border standoff and why India needs to up its trade game to counter China. Watch #GlobalPrint
Gujarat’s Amul has courted controversy as a ‘challenger’ to Karnataka’s homegrown Nandini, but the dairy giant is struggling due to rising costs, farms shutting down.
173 साल पुरानी इस इमारत को 20 अप्रैल से आम जनता के लिए खोला जाएगा. राष्ट्रपति मुर्मू 18 अप्रैल को एक छोटे ट्यूलिप गार्डन सहित इसके विशाल उद्यान का उद्घाटन करेंगी.
पिछले हफ्ते प्रकाशित एक पेपर के मुताबिक, वास्तविक आय को बढ़ाने और मुद्रास्फीति को कम करने की दिशा में बनाई गई नीतियां भारत में बचत दर को बढ़ाने में मदद कर सकती हैं.
The cost of merging a bad bank with a good one versus that of shutting them and paying off depositors needs to be made transparent. India may have to rethink its strategy.
अभिषेक बनर्जी के सहयोगी द्वारा बढ़ोतरी के खिलाफ बोलने के तुरंत बाद फिरहाद हकीम ने कोलकाता की पार्किंग दरों में वृद्धि का निर्णय वापस ले लिया. नई ब्रिगेड द्वारा मेयर को खुली फटकार ने खलबली मचा दी है.
एक अंग्रेजी अखबार में लिखे अपने संपादकीय में कांग्रेस की पूर्व अध्यक्ष सोनिया गांधी ने केंद्र की बीजेपी सरकार पर जमकर निशाना साधा. सोनिया ने केंद्र सरकार पर विपक्ष को परेशान करने, लोकतंत्र को कमजोर करने और मीडिया की आज़ादी को खत्म करने का आरोप लगाया.
In the movies, R&AW spies end up in Geneva and Paris, and are only locked away with Katrina Kaif. But the real stories of R&AW’s deep-cover agents in Pakistan were full of flies, heat dust and danger—and their sacrifices have mostly gone unrecognised.
NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s ‘support’ for Adani has rubbed ally Congress the wrong way, but it’s not the first time. Pawar-Adani ties go back years and have caused friction before too.
TIPRA Motha recognised as a 'state party' in Tripura while KCR's BRS, earlier known as TRS, lost its ‘state party’ status in Andhra but retained it in Telangana. RLD lost the status in UP.
कांग्रेस आलाकमान चुनाव से बमुश्किल आठ महीने पहले राजस्थान में सत्ता परिवर्तन के लिए इच्छुक नहीं दिख रहा है. सचिन पायलट कैच-22 की स्थिति में फिर पहुंच गए हैं.
Last month, NAAC chairman Bhushan Patwardhan resigned after highlighting ‘problems’ plaguing accreditation process. Now the body’s responding with immediate, short-term solutions.
2018 में कांग्रेस ने पांच हज़ार मतों के अंतर से 30 में से 18 सीटें जीतीं. वहीं, बीजेपी ने 8 और जेडी (एस) ने 3 सीटें जीतीं थीं. छोटे दलों की एंट्री और लिंगायत फैक्टर भी यहां हार-जीत में भूमिका तय कर सकते हैं.
The Pegasus fiasco has set world govts, including reportedly India’s, on a search for spyware that is commercially traded — and not as controversial as the NSO Group product accused of aiding political snooping in India and elsewhere. In Ep 1209 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the options being explored & some downsides.
The sex scandal isn’t new to American or global politics—but for the first time, the man is getting pilloried for his physical attributes and behaviour, not the woman. In totalitarian regimes, governments still manage to silence victims, but patriarchy is beginning to show cracks, and that could herald big changes to the fabric of our world.
Congress high command doesn’t look inclined to go for a change of guard in Rajasthan barely eight months before elections. Sachin Pilot finds himself in a catch-22 situation.
इन नियुक्तियों का अब तक डीजीपी के पास विशेषाधिकार रहा है. एक पूर्व शीर्ष पुलिस अधिकारी का कहना है कि यह 'पदानुक्रम में मुश्किल पैदा' करेगा क्योंकि पुलिस प्रमुख अपने कर्मियों की 'ताकत और कमजोरियों' को जानते हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/weakening-dgps-post-ips-backlash-after-additional-secretary-transfers-31-jk-police-officers/516365/
हरियाणा के उपमुख्यमंत्री दुष्यंत चौटाला का कहना है कि अब तक 16 लाख एकड़ में हुए फसलों के नुकसान के आकलन का काम अगले 7-10 दिनों में पूरा कर लिया जाएगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/crop-damage-farmers-rain-haryana-compensation-assistant-deputy-chief-minister-dushyant-chautala/515972/
BJP seeking apology from Rahul Gandhi over his remark in UK is pure power play—name, shame, and induce guilt.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/in-the-apology-saga-rahul-gandhi-emerges-both-powerless-and-powerful/1508038/
कांग्रेस नेता का आरोप है कि उनकी सरकार भाजपा की वसुंधरा राजे सरकार के दौरान तमाम भ्रष्टाचार हुए थे, जिनका चुनाव से पहले हमने मुद्दा बनाया था लेकिन हमारी सरकार उस पर अभी तक कोई कार्रवाई नहीं की है.
उसके संस्थापक कभी बहुमत नहीं हासिल कर पाए और उन्हें बहुरंगी गठबंधनों को एकजुट रखने का करतब करते रहना पड़ा मगर आज मोदी-शाह की बदौलत उसे किसी सहयोगी की बैसाखी की जरूरत नहीं रही तो उन्हें अपने पुराने नेताओं, खासकर वाजपेयी का शुक्रगुजार होना चाहिए
While founders never had majority & had to keep a diverse coalition intact, today's BJP doesn’t need allies. Credit goes to Modi-Shah but they should thank founders, especially Vajpayee.
नेशनल करीकुलम फ्रेमवर्क ड्राफ्ट में विशेषज्ञ पैनल द्वारा दिए गए सुझाव राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति के पैटर्न को फॉलो करते हैं जिसका उद्देश्य शिक्षा में आमूल-चूल परिवर्तन करना है.
Is the US $ headed for an inevitable decline and demise as global reserve currency? Could it be replaced by a virtuous new currency? And could this currency be a BRICS initiative? If the global currency debate has you thinking along these lines, take a breath and press play. In Ep 1208 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains some hard truths.
The failure of police forces to tamp down communal violence in multiple states on Ram Navami demonstrates dangerous dysfunctions in police and intelligence systems. India has paid a high price for past failures, but little seems to have been learned.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/dangerous-breakdown-of-policing-in-india-bengal-ram-navami-riots-is-proof/1499245/
Is the rewriting of NCERT textbooks part of an initiative to deny India its history & to portray Muslims as barbarians who invaded India only to rape, pillage, plunder & murder? Can a nation built on diversity survive the indoctrination of hatred in our children? Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge with Vir Sanghvi.
From the stand-off in Ladakh, which has gone on for 3 years, and December 2022 clash along the Arunachal border, to Beijing’s chest-thumping on a controversial interview by the Bhutanese PM and the ‘renaming’ of places in Arunachal. In Ep 1207 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about Beijing and its ‘strategic lawfare’.
यह सिर्फ कर्नाटक के बारे में नहीं है. राज्य में राजनीतिक मुकाबला हमारे गणतंत्र को फिर से प्राप्त करने की लड़ाई की दिशा और दशा तय करेगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bjps-exit-from-south-india-will-start-with-the-defeat-in-karnataka-will-decide-the-roadmap-for-2024/512254/
Fraught histories of insurgency, multiple uprisings and lack of knowledge about the Northeast have prompted not just its exclusion, but also its exoticisation.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/ground-reports/new-age-northeast-scholarship-dominating-global-academic-scene-iit-to-harvard-all-want-in/1498231/
The ‘pujari prakosht’ or priest cell of the MP Congress is part of its efforts to add to its Hindu constituency and challenge BJP’s allegations of minority appeasement.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/congress-is-on-a-hindu-push-in-poll-bound-mp-it-even-has-pujari-cell-to-woo-priests/1499997/
Four out of seven Advanced Light Helicopters India sold to Ecuador in 2008 crashed within a few years. India's defense exports must be quality controlled.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-quantum-jump-in-defence-exports-is-high-on-rhetoric-and-low-on-substance/1500976/?amp
बीजेपी सांसद सोशल मीडिया वर्कशॉप में शामिल हुए. यहां पार्टी प्रमुख जे.पी. नड्डा ने उनसे सोशल मीडिया पर सरकार की लोकप्रिय योजनाओं सहित बड़े नैरेटिव के साथ आगे बढ़ाने पर ध्यान केंद्रित करने के लिए कहा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-it-cell-brand-pm-modi-jp-nadda-workshop/512968/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why External Affairs minister S Jaishankar's comments on the West might escalate the foreign policy standoff and why the West needs to understand India's concerns. Watch #GlobalPrint
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/why-is-a-self-confident-india-confronting-the-west-read-these-signs-from-us-to-germany/1497022/
Architect of Pakistan’s nuclear programme, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, hanged this day 44 yrs ago, “achieved” much, good and bad in his 51 years. He talked democracy but became a dictator. Then there is the tragic dynasty he spawned. In Ep 1206 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the life of Bhutto, who died on 4 April 1979.
सुप्रीम कोर्ट के समक्ष एक हलफनामे में, सरकार ने कहा कि वाणिज्यिक सरोगेसी पर प्रतिबंध जैसे कई प्रावधानों में कोई बदलाव की आवश्यकता नहीं है. याचिकाकर्ता के वकील का कहना है कि सरकार का हलफनामा 'ठोस तर्क पर आधारित नहीं है'.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/govt-tells-sc-why-surrogacy-law-cant-be-changed-cites-social-norms/512105/
रामनवमी के जुलूस पर कथित रूप से पथराव किए जाने के बाद रिशरा में रेलवे गेट नंबर 4 के आसपास के इलाके में सोमवार रात लगभग 8 बजे हिंसा की कई घटनाएं सामने आईं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/west-bengal-rishara-hooghly-mamata-banerjee-ram-navami-violence-bjp/512059/
In an affidavit before SC, govt says several provisions like ban on commercial surrogacy need no alteration. Petitioner's lawyer says govt affidavit 'not based on sound reasoning'.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/judiciary/govt-tells-sc-why-it-wont-change-surrogacy-law-given-societal-norms-law-in-its-current-form-appropriate/1497222/
Finland, a sparsely populated and famously “happy” country, has joined NATO, puncturing Vladimir Putin’s excuse for invading Ukraine. On top of this, big little Finland elects a govt of the centre-right, defeating socialist Sanna Marin. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains some interesting recent developments in Finland, in Ep 1205 of Cut The Clutter.
‘Cool roofs’ reflect sunlight and absorb less heat, thus cooling down buildings and reducing energy consumption. Under first phase, all buildings in 300 sq km area to get cool roofs.
तमिलनाडु के मुख्यमंत्री के सामाजिक न्याय कार्यक्रम, जिसे डीएमके 'गैर-राजनीतिक' कहती है, में 19 राजनीतिक दलों के नेताओं ने भाग लिया. इस कार्यक्रम में जातिगत जनगणना और आरक्षण जैसे मुद्दों पर चर्चा की गई.
Nothing explains why some dynasts make it big in Modi’s BJP and government while others are consistently overlooked. If only Anurag Thakur could give them a tip or two.
रायबरेली में एक कार्यक्रम में सपा प्रमुख अखिलेश यादव ने दलित आइकन और पिता मुलायम के बीच पूर्व में हो चुके गठबंधन को याद किया. उन्होंने वर्तमान बसपा पर भाजपा के साथ सांठगांठ का आरोप भी लगाया.
India’s sibling CEOs have some commonalities but at other times they’re like chalk and cheese.
Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin is hosting a ‘social justice conference’ where many opposition leaders have been invited. This pitch for opposition unity is different in that it’s the first time a leader from the southern states is raising it. But it’s as complicated as it has ever been. ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in episode 1204 of #CutTheClutter
बिहार में रामनवमी के बाद हुई हिंसा को लेकर राजनीति चरम पर है. सत्ताधारी दल जहां इसे बीजेपी-आरएसएस की करतूत बता रहे हैं जबकि विपक्षी बीजेपी का कहना है कि सरकार बिहार को बंगाल बनाना चाहती है.
Shashi Tharoor should get the Oomen Chandy faction’s backing, but K.C. Venugopal, V.D. Satheesan and Ramesh Chennithala can gang up to deny him the opportunity.
हरियाणा के स्वर्ण पदक विजेता मुक्केबाजों को नकद और नौकरी, फिर भी खट्टर खेल नीति विपक्ष के लिए पंचिंग बैग क्यों
पूर्व सीएम शांता कुमार ने इसे आपातकाल के खिलाफ लड़ने वालों का अपमान बताया. मंत्री हर्षवर्धन चौहान ने कहा, यह योजना ‘आरएसएस के लोगों’ को पेंशन देने के लिए शुरू की गई थी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/cost-cutting-vs-insult-in-himachal-congress-bjp-spar-over-scrapped-pension-to-emergency-prisoners/509696/
एक ही सप्ताह में न्यायपालिका के परस्पर विरोधी दो फैसलों से यह सवाल उठ खड़ा होता है कि क्या निचली अदालतों से लेकर सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक हमारी न्यायपालिका सुधारवादी संस्था से दंड देने वाली संस्था में तब्दील हो गई है?----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/judiciary-philosophy-of-punishing-criminals-reforming-supreme-court-jaipur-blast/509011/
Two contradictory judgements, the Rajasthan High Court underlining the perils of UAPA, and the Supreme Court strengthening it further, have come in the same week. Judiciary, lately, has progressed from a reformative institution to a retributive one. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
ब्रिटेन में दिए बयान को लेकर राहुल को लोकसभा से बाहर निकालने की कोशिशों से लेकर उन्हें अयोग्य ठहराए जाने तक, ऐसा लगता है कि भाजपा उन्हें लेकर चिंतित है.
The World Bank has predicted that the 2021-30 decade is going to be a lost decade in terms of global growth. For India, it says that accelerating reforms can arrest this slowdown. Economist Radhika Pandey and ThePrint’s Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan look into some of the reforms that can be done by the Government.
Government, Delhi Police & Congress party let India and especially the capital’s Sikhs down resulting in a terrible three days of targeted killings, loot & rape in 1984. In episode 1203 of #CutTheClutter, the last of a special four-part series, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta narrates his reporter’s account of the 1984 massacre of Sikhs in Delhi following Indira Gandhi’s assassination.
Operation Blue Star, Indira Gandhi's assassination, Bhopal gas tragedy & Indian Army's ascent of Siachen glacier. In episode 1202 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta narrates tales from his reporting days spanning 1984, newsiest year in India's post-Independence history.
It's loaded with features like heated seats, BOSE audio system and ADAS. Its main rivals, Skoda-Volkswagen twins, do not feature ADAS & are lower on power.
The reforms have been implemented in 72 of 74 ministries and departments so far. System best epitomises 'maximum governance, minimum government' policy, according to an IAS officer.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/a-file-should-not-move-more-than-4-levels-how-modi-govts-making-ias-structure-more-efficient/1478111/
Karnataka heads for polls. What are the stakes in national politics? And if you thought caste equations were complicated in the Hindi heartland, you better strap on your seat belt for this one. Shekhar Gupta in Episode 1201, #CutTheClutter
बंगाल में ममता vs बीजेपी-वाम-कांग्रेस? बिमान बोस के लिए शुभेंदु की तारीफ के बाद TMC ऐसा ही सोच रही होगी
भारत में रह रहे 48 अफगान कैडेट का दावा है कि उनके वीजा या तो रद्द कर दिए गए हैं या वीजा विस्तार का अनुरोध खारिज कर दिया गया है. हालांकि, विदेश मंत्रालय के सूत्रों का कहना है कि ‘किसी को भी वापस जाने के लिए मजबूर नहीं किया जाएगा.’
In this episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor tells ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra that Modi government’s investigative agencies are only probing Opposition leaders and that the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi is a gift of Opposition unity by PM Modi.
In an interview, Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering has denied reports over two years of China building villages on their territory. The claim looks benign, but throw in some context — a bilateral meeting this year, an opinion piece in Beijing state media — and a worrying puzzle takes shape. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in episode 1200 of #CutTheClutter
कांग्रेस की वरिष्ठ नेता चंद्रेश कुमारी के बेटे ऐश्वर्य चंद्र कटोच का गुरुवार को राज्याभिषेक होगा. वह कहते हैं, अगर मौका दिया जाए तो मैं पार्टी और लोगों को निराश नहीं करूंगा.
While he had not raised claim of juvenility during trial, convict in 2018 filed application in top court under Section 9 (2) of Juvenile Justice Act to highlight this point.
Despite growing islamophobia in a section of Christian community, they are, by instinct, Congress voters. BJP will have to widen schism between Muslims & Christians to pip the Congress.
BJP and RSS did nothing for OBCs but they want to show it's Rahul Gandhi who hates the community.
‘फ्रूट फ्लाइज’ में एक अनोखा स्वाद रिसेप्टर होता है जो उन्हें क्षारीय खाद्य पदार्थों का पता लगाने और हानिकारक पदार्थों को चकमा देने में मदद करता है. पिछले सप्ताह नेचर मेटाबॉलिज्म में प्रकाशित अमेरिकी अध्ययन में इसकी जानकारी दी गई.
BJP and RSS did nothing for OBCs but they want to show it's Rahul Gandhi who hates the community.
Eighty years ago this month, Pakistan’s civilian government imposed martial law, preparing the ground for the first military coup. Imran Khan is stoking the same dangerous religious populism that provoked the crisis in 1953 —and the country’s political leadership is again failing to confront it.
Read Praveen Swami's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/imran-khan-is-promising-islamic-utopia-to-pakistanis-it-might-compel-the-military-to-return/1473631/
The story of Atiq Ahmed, a former MP being investigated for the brazen Umesh Pal murder and many other crimes, reads like a brutal, if riveting, crime drama. In Ep XX of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta takes you through the twists & turns — violence & blood feuds — of Atiq’s affair with Hindi-heartland politics.
भारत का $1 ट्रिलियन की डिजिटल अर्थव्यवस्था का सपना, पर 73% युवाओं को बेसिक ईमेल की समझ नहीं
Having fled tense homeland Myanmar, old and new asylum seekers in the capital not only struggle to make ends meet but also face racial abuse.
पत्रकारों से बात करते हुए कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष ने कहा कि कांग्रेस उन तमाम पार्टियों को धन्यवाद करती है जिन्होंने उनके साथ समर्थन दिखाया. उन्होंने कहा कि उनकी पार्टी लोकतंत्र और देश के लिए लड़ती रहेगी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sonia-gandhi-mallikarjun-kharge-rahul-gandhi-black-dress-congress-leader/504501/
Bansuri Swaraj shared the letter announcing her appointment with immediate effect on her Twitter account, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and others.
Whether it is Law Minister Kiren Rijiju who rages against the judiciary or a colonial-era law that sees Rahul Gandhi ejected out of office, the law and politics relationship goes beyond any reform of a statute.
अमर घोष ने गीत लिखा और 10 सदस्यीय बैंड के लिए एक गाना भी तैयार किया, जिसके लिए उन्होंने राज्य स्तरीय प्रतियोगिता भी जीती.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/tripura-first-girl-band-breaking-barriers-broken-guitar-to-indias-got-talent-north-east/503886/
उनकी नाराजगी के ये कारण हैं— डेरों से सिख धर्म को खतरा, ‘बंदी सिंहों’ की कैद, धर्मस्थलों को अपवित्र करने वालों के खिलाफ कार्रवाई न होना और यह कि अगर भाजपा-संघ हिंदू राष्ट्र चाहता है तो सिख राष्ट्र में क्या बुराई है?
'Causes' of anger are dera threat to Sikhism, incarceration of ‘Bandi Singhs’, inaction in sacrilege cases, & ‘if BJP-RSS want Hindu Rashtra, what’s wrong with Sikh Rashtra?’
'लिली थॉमस बनाम भारत संघ' मामले में सुप्रीम कोर्ट द्वारा फैसला सुनाए जाने के बाद यूपीए सरकार एक अध्यादेश लाई थी जिसमें दोषी सांसदों की तुरंत सदस्यता रद्द करने से रोकने का प्रावधान था. उस वक्त राहुल ने इसका विरोध किया था.
The summer of 1984 in Punjab was a season of revenge & bloodbaths that culminated with Operation Bluestar, which took its own deadly toll. In Part 2 of Cut The Clutter Ep 1198, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the build-up, what he saw in the aftermath, and the nightmares that still haunt him.
Shudra’ has been used as a slur in Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas and other Hindu texts. And in common parlance, it is used to insult or belittle someone.
BJP has replaced four state presidents to court Nitish Kumar’s voter base in Bihar, prevent infighting in Rajasthan, renew its organisational structure in Odisha & lead charge against AAP in Delhi.
European Central Bank has raised its policy rate by 50 basis points & US Federal Reserve by 25 basis points with the aim to bring inflation back down to target levels.
Shudra’ has been used as a slur in Manusmriti, Ramcharitmanas and other Hindu texts. And in common parlance, it is used to insult or belittle someone.
An expert panel that recommended the ban in 2019 because of low demand for seats has now suggested it should be lifted. The moratorium will be lifted next academic year.
बीजेपी ने बिहार में नीतीश कुमार के मतदाता आधार को हासिल करने, राजस्थान में अंदरूनी कलह को रोकने, ओडिशा में अपने संगठनात्मक ढांचे को नया करने और दिल्ली में आप के खिलाफ मजबूती से कमान संभालने के लिए अपने चार राज्य अध्यक्षों को बदला है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/denting-luv-kush-votes-curbing-infighting-why-bjp-appointed-new-chiefs-in-bihar-rajasthan-delhi-odisha/502317/
हरियाणा में खट्टर सरकार द्वारा शुरू की गई पीपीपी (फैमिली आईडी) एक प्रमुख ई-गवर्नेंस योजना है. राज्य का दावा है कि यूपी भी इस पर विचार कर रहा है, लेकिन कांग्रेस लगातार बीजेपी पर हमलावर है.
Chase for Amritpal Singh & the growing noise on so-called “Khalistan”are perhaps the biggest news story right now. In Part 1 of Ep. 1197, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta brings an unusual Cut The Clutter, where he revisits, first person, his many interactions as a reporter with Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who built a huge radical campaign without needing to utter the ‘K’ word.
In this episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted, senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa spoke on the big crisis engulfing Punjab, as pro-Khalistan 'Waris Punjab De' leader Amritpal Singh continues to elude the police. "The credibility of the Punjab police is at the lowest...Someone from inside was propelling Amritpal", says Bajwa, as he attacks the Centre-state joint operation failure to arrest Amritpal Singh.
Tipu Sultan's life is a hot topic in poll-bound Karnataka, and now his death is up for debate, with BJP arguing 2 Vokkaliga warriors killed him. But move seems to be backfiring.
वाईएसआरसीपी सांसद की अध्यक्षता वाली परिवहन, पर्यटन और संस्कृति पर संसदीय स्थायी समिति ने कहा कि निजी एयरलाइंस के वाणिज्यिक हित और यात्रियों के हित के बीच संतुलन बनाए रखना होगा.
कैरिबियाई लुटेरों की उस मदमस्त दोपहर को बीते 500 साल से ज्यादा हो चुके हैं लेकिन कहानी खत्म नहीं हुई है. यह मेहुल चोकसी की कहानी को असाधारण बनाती है.
The diverging paths of legislative interventions in Muslim and Hindu personal laws is a result of the damaging effect that Muslim Personal Law symbolises in Indian politics.
Some of them, including Amritpal's uncle Harjit Singh and Punjabi actor Daljeet Kalsi, are now behind bars. NRIs from UK & US also part of radical preacher's core team.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/deep-sidhu-loyalists-musclemen-social-media-warriors-the-men-who-made-amritpal/1463398/
Easy for intellectuals to laugh at Modi's nationalist claims. But it is silly to dismiss them. Because the truth is that this strategy is working.
चुनावी राज्य छत्तीसगढ़ की 91 में से 29 सीटें आदिवासी बहुल इलाकों से हैं और 2018 के चुनावों में बीजेपी इनमें से 26 पर हार गई थी. सीएम भूपेश बघेल का 'हिंदू समर्थक' रुख बीजेपी के लिए चुनौती बन गया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/chhattisgarh-assembly-election-2023-bhupesh-baghel-bhartiya-janta-party-rashtriya-swayamsevak-sangh-congress/500651/
Amritpal Singh saga rages, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about self-styled ‘Khalistan president’ Jagjit Singh Chauhan to unfurl an intriguing chapter of the Khalistan movement, and also reasons why it failed. Ep XX of Cut The Clutter.
Statement released during Xi Jinping's Moscow visit welcomes China's peace plans for Ukraine & condemns attempts to 'cram extraneous issues' into agenda of multilateral forums.
Entering the Pentecostal fold is easy, the gate-keeping isn’t very rigorous. The new members are not required to change their Hindu names or ways.
On occasion of Maharashtrian new year, 1 lakh karyakartas, 9,800 booths, to hoist gudhis — sugar crystals, neem & mango leaves, garland of red flowers, strung on a bamboo pole for good luck.
The bedrock of Israeli democracy has been an independent judiciary. The proposed bill, its critics say, tear this down.
भारत ने रेग्युलेशन के मामले में बहुत अच्छा किया है क्योंकि हर चीज के बारे में गहराई से सोचा है. अमेरिकी बैंकिंग संकट मोदी सरकार को नोटबंदी जैसे जल्दबाजी में लिए जाने वाले फैसलों से बचने के लिए प्रोत्साहित करते हैं.
In this episode of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of the visit of Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to India and why India is exhorting Japan to inject a little enthusiasm into defence manufacturing in India
दिल्ली पुलिस ने कहा कि नाबालिग लड़की पिछले महीने अपनी दादी द्वारा 'मोबाइल फोन की लत' के लिए डांटे जाने के बाद घर से चली गई थी. वह शुक्रवार को अपने आवास से कुछ किलोमीटर दूर मिली.
A ‘judicial reform’ proposed by Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu govt has brought lakhs to the streets in protest. The proposal seeks to change the way Israel’s judges are elected, but it’s the subtext that has Israelis worried. @ShekharGupta explains in Ep 1195 of Cut The Clutter.
Indian courts accept confidential information from govt agencies in sealed covers, accessible only to judges. An SC bench Monday refused to accept such a submission from central govt.
The island nation will also be the first in Asia to undergo a 'governance diagnostic exercise' by the International Monetary Fund. First tranche of loan to be released in next few days.
S Jaishankar said that China is a bigger economy and there is no merit in picking a fight. By this logic, Vietnam would not have fought the US or pushed back China.
राहुल गांधी ने अपनी भारत जोड़ो यात्रा कन्याकुमारी से शुरू की थी, जिसका प्रतिनिधित्व कांग्रेस के विजय वसंत करते हैं. कांग्रेस नेता बताते हैं कि दो वजहों से सीट बदलने के बारे में सोचा जा रहा है.
बीजेपी 2024, यहां तक कि 2029 के लिए भी अपना रोडमैप बना रही है. विपक्ष अब भी 2018 में फंसा हुआ है
Until last year, Amritpal Singh — with short hair, and closely-shaved beard — seemed like an unlikely face to represent radical Sikhism. But he is now seen by many as the successor of Bhindranwale. What changed? Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta offers a timeline to explain how the ‘legend’ of Amritpal Singh was built, in Ep. 1194 of Cut The Clutter.
Opposition’s 2024 hope lies in BJP maxing out theory but it’s misplaced -- Watch ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect with Political Editor DK Singh
Technology sanctions are destroying China’s hopes of developing advanced semiconductors — the oil of the future industrial economy. In 1941, Japan went to war in the hope of defeating a Western oil and steel embargo. Will Xi fold in the face of sanctions, or take the risks of raising the military stakes?
Read Praveen Swami's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/western-sanctions-hurting-chinas-semiconductor-goals-xi-must-raise-the-stakes-or-give-up/1455441/?amp
Beijing’s peace-building efforts are not surprising. It reflects China’s strength and regional powers’ desire to find alternatives to US dominance.
ICAR-भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान की टीम बाजरे के आटे को और नरम बनाने, इसके लंबे समय तक टिकने, इसे गेहूं एवं चावल के आटे के विकल्प के रूप में पेश करने के लिए सदियों पुरानी भारतीय तकनीक का उपयोग कर रही है.
खट्टर सरकार ने विधानसभा में दावा किया कि राज्य में 1,500 से अधिक अनधिकृत निर्माण पाए गए हैं और कई को पहले ही ध्वस्त कर दिया गया है. लेकिन कांग्रेस विधायक का दावा है कि अवैध निर्माण लगातार जारी है.
‘क्रोनिज़्म’ निंदनीय है, और यह अच्छी बात है कि इस पर जोरदार बहस जारी है. लेकिन अविश्वसनीय रूप से ताकतवर, अमीर, सफल कंपनियों के साथ-साथ सरकारी नीति की सबसे बड़ी विफलता भारत की ब्रांडलेस ग्रोथ है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/heard-about-jobless-economic-growth-but-now-tata-birla-ambani-and-adani-are-leading-brandless-economic-growth/497587/
Modi government's thrust on manufacturing is much-needed but it is pushing Indian manufacturing in the direction of outsourcing, same as the country's services industry. The bigger failure of the incredibly powerful, rich and successful companies, and of the state policy, lies in India’s fully brand-free economic growth. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week’s NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/youve-heard-of-jobless-growth-but-tata-birla-ambani-adani-have-given-india-brandless-growth/1452558/----more----Read 'Over 3 lakh Olive Ridley turtles reach Odisha’s Gahirmatha beach for mass nesting' here: https://theprint.in/india/over-3-lakh-olive-ridley-turtles-reach-odishas-gahirmatha-beach-for-mass-nesting/1436116/
पिछले साल इसी महीने निशा सोलंकी को ड्रोन उड़ाने का सर्टिफिकेट मिलने के बाद से उन्होंने लगभग 750 एकड़ भूमि को कवर किया है और 236 खेतो में डेमो दिए हैं.
On the eve of his government’s anniversary, Yogi Adityanath just became longest uninterrupted CM of UP, surpassing Sampurnanand in 1954-60. There is also an attempted makeover on. In episode 1193 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the political meaning and implications.
Important lesson emerging from the SVB crisis is the need to enact pending banking reforms & for a prompt resolution framework so depositors don't face a moratorium on their deposits.
India can raise the SVB issue with G20 finance ministers and evolve a banking framework to insulate emerging economies of the South from frauds committed by the developed North.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/svb-crisis-india-can-protect-the-world-from-us-made-banking-collapses/1450112/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why 40 international celebs wrote an open letter to Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina condemning Mohd Yunus' arrest and why Hasina should not focus on him anymore, amid approaching elections. Watch #GlobalPrint
Read Jyoti Malhotar's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/sheikh-hasina-has-done-more-for-bangladesh-than-anyone-else-has-no-reason-to-attack-yunus/1447582/
एमएचए ने फरवरी में दिल्ली के पूर्व डिप्टी सीएम सिसोदिया पर भ्रष्टाचार निरोधक अधिनियम के तहत मुकदमा चलाने की मंजूरी दी थी. दिल्ली सरकार और आप ने उनके खिलाफ आरोपों को 'फर्जी' बताया है.
China is projecting itself as a peacemaker, and it wants to be everything without becoming the ‘policeman’ America often is. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta as he delves into China’s latest ‘offensive’, and who exactly it wants to achieve.
कांग्रेस के नेतृत्व में विपक्षी पार्टी के सदस्यों ने बुधवार को संसद से प्रवर्तन निदेशालय (ईडी) मुख्यालय तक अडाणी समूह और इसकी कथित धोखाधड़ी गतिविधियों के खिलाफ ‘शिकायत’ दर्ज कराने के लिए मार्च निकालने की मांग की.
From Gujarat to West Bengal and Kerala to Uttar Pradesh, state-run UPSC coaching centres are now part of the Rs 3,000 crore industry in India. But they don’t market themselves overtly.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/state-govts-are-getting-into-upsc-coaching-game-not-for-business-but-as-a-strategy/1447059/
Congress believes Adani issue can lead to more such charges, that its campaign will split the corporate world & draw a section towards Congress, and will help them woo small traders.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/3-reasons-congress-thinks-its-campaign-against-adani-will-work-better-than-chowkidaar-chor-hai/1446228/
Since 2001, jihad in Kashmir has often been perched on the edge of the abyss—only to claw its way back because of the failure to build a democratic political order.
मणिपुर में जातीय और इमीग्रेशन के मुद्दे पहाड़ी और घाटी के बीच का अंतर गहराता जा रहा है, विभिन्न समुदाय अपने अधिकारों और सुरक्षा की मांग को लेकर विरोध प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं.
How did the 16th largest US bank, with a total deposit base of $189 billion in end-2022, collapse? ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what went wrong with Silicon Valley Bank, once a tech startup darling, in episode 1,191 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/why-do-bond-prices-go-down-when-interest-rates-rise-2388565
https://www.ft.com/content/c95e7708-b903-405d-a017-963844eb3dc3
पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री इमरान खान पर आरोप है कि उन्होंने प्रधानमंत्री रहते हुए विदेश में मिले हुए गिफ्ट को तोशखाने से कुल 2.15 करोड़ रुपए में खरीदे और उससे उन्होंने 5.8 करोड़ रुपए कमाए. साल 2022 में PDM पार्टी ने इसपर पाकिस्तान की नेशनल असेंबली में एक प्रस्ताव पास किया था.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/imran-khan-pakistan-politics-pakistan-tehreek%e2%80%91e%e2%80%91insaf-gifts-toshakhana/494945/
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the govt to pay. But the burden can't be borne by guiltless taxpayers who had no role in the tragedy.
1862 लाभार्थियों में से लगभग 1,100 पहले ही भूमिहीन कैंप की झुग्गियों को छोड़ यहां रहने के लिए आ चुके हैं. पीने के पानी जैसी शुरुआती समस्याओं से निपटने का जिम्मा डीडीए के 12 अधिकारियों को सौंपा गया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/every-day-like-a-festival-a-new-beginning-for-slum-families-rehabilitated-in-dda-kalkaji-high-rise-building/494749/
भाजपा देश भर में विभिन्न उपलब्धियां हासिल करने वाली महिलाओं को सुषमा स्वराज पुरस्कार दे रही है, और उसे उम्मीद है कि वे ‘इंफ्लूएंसर’ साबित होंगी और पार्टी को ‘और अधिक आक्रामक ढंग से महिला मतदाता वर्ग के साथ जोड़ने’ में मदद करेंगी.
Imran Khan is at odds with the law again, this time over gifts from foreign dignitaries. Why is Pakistan Police knocking on his door, and how the ‘toshakhana’ scam opens up Pakistani politicians' worst-kept secret, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief ShekharGupta discusses in episode 1190 of #CutTheClutter
दिल्ली में महिला पहलवानों के प्रदर्शन पर पीएम मोदी और बीजेपी की चुप्पी मामले को दबा देनेवाला था. हो सकता है कि सानिया मिर्जा को लिखे अपने पत्र के जरिए उन्होंने बात करने की कोशिश की हो.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/manohar-lal-khattar-bjp-pm-narendra-modi-sania-mirza-wrestling-federation-of-india/493461/
लोगों को बैंक की वित्तीय स्थिति पर संदेह हुआ और उन्होंने बदहवास होकर अपने पैसे निकालने शुरू कर दिए. इस कारण अमेरिका के इस दिग्गज बैंक पर ताला लटक गया. हालांकि इसके बाद अमेरिकी नियामकों ने तेजी से हस्तक्षेप किया है.
It’s odd that in a country where students have been detained for months under UAPA, Singh, with his men wielding heavy weapons, is propagating his pernicious messages.
Read between the lines in PM Modi’s letter to tennis star Sania Mirza. It’s replete with tough messages for his colleagues in BJP, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने एलिफैंट व्हिसपर्स की टीम को ऑस्कर के लिए बधाई देते हुए उनके द्वारा किये गए कार्य की सराहना भी की.
What does latest SIPRI report say about changing strategic realities of the world? It breaks many set patterns, shows a world turned upside down strategically, Shekhar Gupta discusses in episode 1189 of #CutTheClutter
Read the full SIPRI report here : https://www.sipri.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/2303_at_fact_sheet_2022_v2.pdf
यूपी के सबसे खूंखार बाहुबलियों में से 2 अतीक अहमद और मुख्तार अंसारी को योगी अलग-अलग राज्यों में जेल भेजते रहे हैं, लेकिन फिर भी वह उनके माफिया राज को रोकने में नाकाम रहें.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/atiq-ahmed-mukhtar-ansari-gangsters-yogi-adityanath-umesh-pals-murder/492494/
The walls are patched with at least seven different kinds of bricks, bearing testimony to the different periods of India’s history. Each conqueror left a mark on the fort.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/bathinda-fort-saw-1600-years-of-sultanate-sikh-history-asi-struggling-to-hold-it-together/1438206/
गेहूं की नई किस्म, एचडी 3385, आईसीएआर के भारतीय चावल अनुसंधान संस्थान द्वारा विकसित की गई है ताकि फसल न केवल गर्मी के तनाव को सहन कर सके, बल्कि इसकी उपज भी बढ़ सके.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/icar-new-wheat-variety-can-beat-india-brutal-heatwaves-climate-crisis/492462/
मोदी सरकार एक ओर पश्चिम विरोधी और रूस समर्थक जनमत के निर्माण को प्रोत्साहित करती रही है, तो दूसरी ओर अपनी रणनीति इसके बिलकुल उलटी दिशा में निर्धारित करती रही है. ऐसे विरोधाभास चल नहीं सकते
The jumbled, ‘jalebi’ formulation of India’s strategic universe: Russia, an inalienable friend dependent on China, and Pakistan, a permanent adversary that has no other source of strength — or money. And the US, an essential strategic ally.In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, explains who are India’s allies, friends or enemies/adversaries in the world today.
Read the full column here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/who-are-indias-friends-foes-modi-govt-caught-in-a-us-china-russia-jalebi-of-its-own-making/1433677/
चयन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कहना है कि हो सकता है कि कुछ लोगों को कहीं बेहतर नौकरी मिल गई हो, डमी कैंडिडेट्स होने की संभावना से इंकार नहीं किया जा सकता है. अन्य 250 की बायोमेट्रिक्स का मिलान 'गड़बड़' है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/dummy-candidates-job-offers-to-6600-candidates-in-haryana-police-15-per-cent-did-not-turn-up-for-biometrics/491330/
How did the ‘threat’ to Bihari migrants rise in Tamil Nadu & why it faded away so rapidly? Watch ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explain the role of disinformation, social media, how propaganda as well as politics took centre stage, and action by the authorities. Episode 1,188 of #CutTheClutter
The pandemic forced all of us to increase our savings, but the year after has seen a change in households' savings behaviour. In this episode of #MacroSutra, Economist Radhika Pandey and #ThePrint Economy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan analyse what has changed and what this means for the way we are saving and investing our money.----more----Read this week's MacroSutra here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/real-estate-over-banks-where-the-average-indian-household-is-putting-its-savings/1429959/
Should Rahul Gandhi have been critical of the way things are in today's India when he spoke in the UK? Is the BJP doing Rahul Gandhi a favour by making him the centre of a new controversy every week and does BJP's obsession with Nehru, freedom struggle ensure Rahul Gandhi is in the news forever? Watch Author & Columnist Vir Sanghvi in ThePrint #SharpEdge.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/sharp-edge/bjp-is-obsessed-with-nehru-freedom-struggle-this-keeps-rahul-gandhi-in-the-news-forever/1427753/
भाजपा ने 2024 के चुनावों से पहले मुसलमानों को लुभाने की रणनीति तैयार की है. इसके तहत भारतीयों के एक ही डीएनए पर जोर देते हुए ‘स्नेह सम्मेलन’ भी आयोजित किए जाएंगे, जिसकी शुरुआत अगले महीने यूपी के मुजफ्फरनगर से होगी.
अमेरिका के महिला विश्व बैंकिंग- एक गैर-लाभकारी संगठन ने अपनी एक स्टडी में पाया है कि नियमित आय की कमी, घरेलू धन पर कोई नियंत्रण नहीं और सामाजिक मानदंड बचत करने में महिलाओं के सामने एक चुनौती खड़ी करते हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/jan-dhan-accounts-pm-modi-women-up-bihar-dependent-husband-income-america-non-profit-study/490120/
Looming threat of China, Cold War in today's day and age, cybersecurity threat & a significant new view on India-Pak –– US Intelligence's Annual Threat Assessment is out. Shekhar Gupta analyses the intricacies of the report. Watch episode 1,187 of 'Cut the Clutter'
https://www.dni.gov/index.php/newsroom/reports-publications/reports-publications-2023/item/2363-2023-annual-threat-assessment-of-the-u-s-intelligence-community
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/07/magazine/china-spying-intellectual-property.html
https://twitter.com/AlexGabuev/status/1633473044877328386?s=20
From high-precision weapons to logistics, Agniveers to fighting in built-up areas, India can take insight from Donbas on what it would have to face in a fight in Punjab.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-military-finally-spoke-on-ukraine-war-now-it-must-see-the-donbas-punjab-similarity/1428253/
कांग्रेस नेता का कहना है कि संघ ने भारत के विभिन्न संस्थानों पर कब्जा कर लिया है. उन्होंने कहा कि प्रेस, न्यायपालिका, संसद, चुनाव आयोग दबाव और खतरे में हैं.
After former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan warned India is ‘dangerously close’ to the Hindu rate of growth, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores patterns within economic data over 6 decades to discover a growth-politics link. In episode 1186 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
GDP growth (annual %) - India : https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG?locations=IN
Iron Lady’s rethink: Martyr, patriot, reformer? : https://theprint.in/national-interest/iron-ladys-rethink/8773/
Shekhar Gupta's National Interest column: https://theprint.in/national-interest/it-isnt-the-economy-genius-india-proves-it-by-voting-for-modi-again-and-again/633329/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shekhar Gupta's National Interest video column : https://youtu.be/EfGllL9IW94
The IGL, in collaboration with a private energy company, has started to implement a plan to help Delhi govt's cash-strapped cow shelters generate power and revenue both.
Modi and Shah don't give in to regional satraps but Raje, Yediyurappa, Singh and Chouhan pose for them their biggest challenge yet, ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
कार्यवाहक डीजीपी डीएस चौहान 31 मार्च को सेवानिवृत्त होने वाले हैं. नए डीजीपी की नियुक्ति की प्रक्रिया में कोई हलचल नहीं होने के कारण विपक्ष ने बार-बार इस मुद्दे को उठाया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/up-government-director-general-of-police-upsc-central-government-d-s-chauhan/487725/
After Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticised G20 for “obsessing over” the Russia-Ukraine war while remaining silent during the wars in Iraq, Yugoslavia & Afghanistan, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores how his responses reflect the shifting dynamics between India, China and Russia, and also discusses US groupthink on China. Episode 1185 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
Watch the full Uncut here: https://youtu.be/cjva0TNiUTc
Fareed Zakaria's take: https://twitter.com/FareedZakaria/status/1632457683709173760?s=20
Salila Jena began her journey with phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission as a waste segregator. Now she works with the municipality to treat sewage----more----https://theprint.in/features/desperation-made-an-odisha-woman-turn-to-sanitation-work-now-its-her-lifes-mission/1420337/
संवैधानिक व्यवस्था ये है कि सुप्रीम कोर्ट का आदेश तभी लागू होगा, जब या तो संसद संबंधित कानून पास करे या फिर अध्यादेश आए या फिर राष्ट्रपति आदेश जारी करें.
Northeast a success story not just for BJP but all of India. It’s all about getting to end of bell curve
उत्तर-पूर्व के लोग ज्यादा स्मार्ट हैं. वे “दिल्ली” की अच्छी पेशकश के प्रति सकारात्मक प्रतिक्रिया देते हैं. शांति, संपर्क, और भारत की उछाल मारती अर्थव्यवस्था ने राष्ट्रीय भावना और भारतीयता को भी बढ़ावा दिया है
Barely two months into 2023, India has lost 37 tigers. On 26 February, the deaths of three tigers in Maharashtra, Kerala and Uttarakhand were recorded by the NTCA.
As Pakistan's economic circumstances continue to decline, the country has come the closest to defaulting since 1998-99, its central bank raises rate by 300 basis points, inflation reaches 40% and currency tumbles. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lifts the layers from the crisis in episode 1184 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
इस कदम का नोम चॉम्स्की और कॉर्नेल वेस्ट जैसे सार्वजनिक बुद्धिजीवियों ने समर्थन किया था.
Supreme Court today weighed in on the Adani issue with a landmark if pithily written order, forming expert panel & giving SEBI 2 months to probe Hindenburg allegations against Adani. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta weighs in on the wisdom of SC intervention in a situation where the market forces reign supreme and do speedy justice, extracting 12 trillion rupees from the Adani group in punishment.Watch episode 1,183 of Cut the Clutter.
Manish Sisodia & Satyendar Jain resigned this week after being arrested on corruption charges. While Bhardwaj is MLA from Greater Kailash, Atishi represents Kalkaji constituency.
Shinde faction of Shiv Sena has assured SC it won't issue whip. Experts say any action against MLAs of Thackeray faction to that effect will be political and not legal.
पिछले सप्ताह पेश किए गए यूपी के 2023-24 के बजट पर बोलते हुए, पूर्व सीएम ने कहा कि गंगा एक्सप्रेसवे समय पर तैयार नहीं होगा क्योंकि राज्य सरकार के पास छोड़ा हुआ दोस्त गौतम अडाणी हैं, जिनकी कंपनी को इसका अधिकांश निर्माण करना था.
As G20 struggles to handle the Ukraine war issue, to even issue a joint statement, it underlines the deepest divisions in the world today.After the finance ministers failed in Bengaluru, G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting are wresting with the same ‘elephant in the room.’ In episode1182 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-chief explains how G20 underlines the deepest divisions and conflicts in the world.
नेपाली कांग्रेस के राम चंद्र पौडेल के लिए प्रचंड के समर्थन के बाद सत्तारूढ़ गठबंधन की ओर से उप प्रधान मंत्री और तीन अन्य मंत्रियों ने इस्तीफा दे दिया है. साथ ही तीन पार्टियों ने गठबंधन भी छोड़ दिया है.
Where Covid-19 virus came from remains a mystery, but new US Energy Deptt findings back FBI view that it escaped from the Wuhan lab. @ShekharGupta on how the new findings have reignited the debate and set off a flurry of Congressional hearings. Ep 1181 of #cuttheclutter
दो साल बाद खुसरो को दिल्ली की याद सताने लगी तो इस कामना के साथ अयोध्या छोड़ी कि राम की नगरी की खूबसूरती अपने दिल में बसाकर अपने पीर हजरत निजामुद्दीन औलिया के कदमों में आखिरी सांस लें.
नकली बर्फीले पहाड़ों और झील की खूबसूरती इसे लद्दाख और ग्रीस का सस्ता वर्जन बनाती है. लेकिन मार्बल की धूल त्वचा, आंख और फेफड़ों की समस्याओं के लिए जिम्मेदार है.
Courts are coming up with different understanding & versions of battered women syndrome to adjudicate such cases, but stakeholders say more clarity from law, judiciary required.
'Who authorised JIH to talk to RSS on contentious issues like Kashi and Mathura' is the question raised by fellow Muslim organisations in Kerala.
TDP chief has appeared on two Telugu talk shows on separate OTT platforms over the last 5 months, spilling the beans on personal and political matters. Aim is to connect with voters.
सिएटल में भेदभाव विरोधी कानून पहले से था, जिसमें नस्ल, रंग, लिंग, जन्म की पृष्ठभूमि आदि के आधार पर भेदभाव का निषेध था.
Supporters of radical Amritpal Singh armed with swords & firearms, stormed the Ajnala Police station in Punjab on Thursday. They forced the state to release one of theirs arrested for kidnapping. What does the ascent of Amritpal Singh mean for Punjab and concerns over national security. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/when-amritpal-with-k-word-wades-into-punjabs-vacuum-overruns-police-station-a-craven-state-surrenders/1397271/
हथियारों से लैस भीड़ सीमावर्ती पुलिस थाने पर हमला बोल देती है, गिरफ्तार संदिग्ध शख्स को रिहा कर दिया जाता है, और सरकार ‘खेद’ जाहिर करके रह जाती है, इसके बाद भी आप सोचते हैं कि इस सबका का कोई नतीजा सामने नहीं आएगा, तो आप बड़े नादान हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-is-amritpal-raising-demanding-khalistan-and-why-is-the-government-surrendering/480752/
Looming debts, doomed infrastructure projects — developing countries are in crises unable to repay debts taken for China’s Belt & Road Initiative. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks what has come of Xi Jinping’s ‘over-ambitious’ projects. Watch episode 1180 of #CutTheClutter
'Actor Alia Bhatt recently posted on Instagram about an invasion of her privacy: “In what world is this okay and allowed?”Whether it's Alia Bhatt being secretly photographed at her home or common citizens being scammed, we have all lost the battle against being treated as commodities'-- Watch author & columnist Vir Sanghvi in ThePrint #SharpEdge.
सिंधु जल के अपने हिस्से का पूरी तरह से उपयोग करने के लिए भारत की योजना के लिए महत्वपूर्ण परियोजनाएं, जम्मू-कश्मीर में उझ परियोजना 'वित्तीय रूप से व्यवहार्य नहीं' है, सतलुज-ब्यास लिंक परियोजना भूमि अधिग्रहण के मुद्दों का सामना कर रही है.
Banga is the first India-born nominee for the post and, if selected, will be the first India-born person to hold the office. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2016.
2023 UP Budget includes allocations for CM Yogi Adityanath's pet welfare schemes for the girl child, smartphone & tablets for youth and 100% electricity bill waiver to private tube-well owners.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/infra-asset-creation-or-populism-before-2024-lok-sabha-polls-whats-in-yogi-2-0s-2nd-budget/1392057/
कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी लंबे समय से पार्टी का सदस्य बनने के लिए अनिवार्य नौ ‘नियमों’ में समय के हिसाब से बदलाव की वकालत करते आए हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/reason-for-cheers-in-congress-the-party-may-soon-lift-the-ban-on-drinking-alcohol/479666/
पंजाब - जहां 70% महिलाएं और 40% पुरुष कभी मांस नहीं खाते - प्रति व्यक्ति प्रति दिन 1,200 मिलीलीटर दूध की उपलब्धता सबसे अधिक है. शोधकर्ताओं का कहना है कि भोजन के विकल्प विभिन्न कारकों पर निर्भर करते हैं.
Why BJP president JP Nadda doesn’t want MPs to speak on sensitive religious and cultural issues, ThePrint’s Political Editor analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
There is a very real thought that India does not have the stomach for a fight, for it is cutting back on the Army's foot soldier even as it expands the ITBP.
Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy govt in January passed order directing state police to regulate public meetings on roads, following death of 8 in stampede at Telugu Desam Party roadshow in December.
पिछले साल, बालासोर के सांसद प्रताप चंद्र सारंगी को एक असामान्य परेशानी से जूझना पड़ा- अपने मेहमानों को रखने के लिए जगह की कमी, लेकिन उन्होंने इसका समाधान अपने मकान के पिछले हिस्से में मिट्टी का एक और घर बनवा कर निकाला.
पूरा राजस्थान इस महीने पेश किए गए बजट में घोषित कांग्रेस सरकार की नई कल्याणकारी योजनाओं वाले पोस्टर और होर्डिंग्स से भरा हुआ है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/rajasthan-assembly-election-congress-government-ashok-gehlot-bhartiya-janata-party-budget-2023/478038/
Maharashtra, which sends 48 members to Lok Sabha, is the 2nd most important state in national politics. Many battles fare raging there, with Sena versus Sena, ferment in Congress & NCP, BJP’s moves and coming by polls and key municipal elections. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta lifts the layers in episode 1179 of #CutTheClutter
Apart from casting Modi in the pacifist mould of international statesmanship, the statement holds special resonance because of India’s position within the G20.
हरियाणा में 2022 में अनुमानित रूप से 5 लाख आवारा मवेशियों की आबादी और 700 गौशालाएं थीं. राज्य सरकार के आंकड़ों के अनुसार, 2018 और 2022 के बीच मवेशियों से संबंधित दुर्घटनाओं में 900 से अधिक लोगों की जान चली गई.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/stray-cattle-give-sleepless-nights-to-haryana-farmers-15-day-ultimatum-handed-over-to-the-administration/478127/
Murders of 3 BJP workers, allegedly by Maoists, have caused political firestorm in the poll-bound state. But data shows ‘political killings’ aren’t new, have claimed more Congress leaders.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/political-murders-or-maoist-desperation-whats-behind-killings-of-3-bjp-workers-in-chhattisgarh/1388721/
आमतौर पर न्यायाधीशों का तबादला ‘न्याय के हित’ में किया जाता है, लेकिन केंद्र की तरफ से कई बार अनुरोध किए जाने के बावजूद राजस्थान हाईकोर्ट के 2 न्यायाधीशों का ट्रांसफर एक साल से ज्यादा समय से लंबित है.
Uddhav Thackeray has challenged EC decision allowing Shinde camp to retain Sena name & symbol in Supreme Court. Party office in Parliament also handed over to group led by Maharashtra CM.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/shiv-sena-national-executive-appoints-eknath-shinde-mukhya-neta-invests-him-with-all-powers/1389355/
एक उज्ज्वल भविष्य की आशाओं से भरे जीवन से दूर, तालिबान द्वारा उच्च शिक्षा के उनके अधिकारों को रद्द करने के फरमान को लागू करने के बाद से अफगान महिलाएं घरेलू नीरसता में फंस रही हैं.
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, tensions are high between Russia and the West after US President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv Monday and Russian President Putin delivered his State of the Union Tuesday, threatening to begin nuclear tests. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the nuances of his speech, from calling Ukrainians neo-Nazis to questioning their sovereignty, in episode 1178 of #CutTheClutter
सुप्रीम कोर्ट इस बात की जांच करने के लिए तैयार है कि क्या बाल विवाह निषेध अधिनियम के तहत विवाह के लिए आयु सीमा मुस्लिम पर्सनल लॉ प्रावधानों से अधिक है, जो कि ऐसे मामलों में अदालतों द्वारा लंबे समय तक संदर्भित किया जाता है.
Supreme Court set to look into whether age limit for marriage under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act overrides Muslim personal law provisions, so long referred to by courts in such cases.
Kashmir-born jihad commander Ejaz Ahmad Ahanger — alleged to have led Islamic State cell responsible for series of suicide attacks — was designated a terrorist by India in January.
In the 1962 India-China conflict, PM Nehru did ask for US military support but the war was over before any help arrived.
2015 में SC ने राष्ट्रीय न्यायिक नियुक्ति आयोग को न्यायपालिका के कामकाज में दखल बताते हुए खारिज कर दिया था. तब से इसने मेमोरेंडम ऑफ प्रोसीजर पर सिर्फ एक पत्र का जवाब दिया है.
केंद्र और दिल्ली सरकार की 20 से ज्यादा एजेंसियां इस साल सितंबर में होने वाली जी20 बैठक से पहले सड़कों की मरम्मत और शहर के सौंदर्यीकरण के काम में लग गई है.
As election approaches, BJP pits ‘unpatriotic’ Tipu against ‘patriotic’ Savarkar. It's an attempt to corner Hindu votes & divert attention from governance issues, say analysts.
After billionaire investor Geroge Soros' comments on PM Narendra Modi & likelihood of the Adani crisis ‘reviving’ democracy in India, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishanker hit back, calling him 'old, rich, opinionated, and dangerous', ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores George Soros' life, his Jewish-Hungarian origin and explains why he’s polarising, and dangerous too in episode 1177 of #CutTheClutter
लधा मल जैन बमुश्किल 14 बरस के थे, जब उन्होंने विभाजन पूर्व लाहौर में नौलखा नाम से कपड़े धोने का साबुन बनाने का व्यवसाय शुरू किया था.
Over 20 agencies of the central and Delhi governments are working to revamp roads, grow flowers, plan events, and remove ‘eyesores’ ahead of G20 foreign ministers’ meet on 1 March.
भारत ने आरएसएस से जुड़े एक वकील और एक पूर्व सीपीआई मंत्री को सुप्रीम कोर्ट के न्यायाधीश के रूप में देखा है. एक पूर्व सीजेआई भी दो बार कार्यवाहक राष्ट्रपति रह चुके हैं.
इस हफ्ते मोहित यादव उर्फ मोनू मानेसर के खिलाफ उस वक्त मामला दर्ज किया गया, जब हरियाणा के भिवानी में कथित रूप से गोरक्षकों द्वारा अगवा कर हमला करने के बाद दो लोगों के जले हुए शव पाए गए.
On Nellie massacre's 40th anniversary, watch part two of ThePrint special series 'First Person Second Draft', where Shekhar Gupta tells you the story about how they found the 'smoking gun' - Assam Policeman's wireless message before the Nellie massacre which was ignored. ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's "First Person Second Draft" article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/first-person-second-draft/finding-the-smoking-gun-that-proved-intel-before-nellie-massacre-was-ignored-covered-up/1379918/----more----Read India Today's article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19830515-arun-shourie-turns-up-the-most-devastating-evidence-on-violence-in-assam-770641-2013-07-19
इस कॉलम में पढ़िए कि उस जनसंहार से पहले असम के एक पुलिसवाले के वायरलेस संदेश को किस तरह अनदेखा किया गया और कैसे हमें उसका सुराग मिला और कैसे हमने उसे ढूंढ निकाला.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/aakhon-dekhi-how-i-found-the-living-proof-that-warned-about-nellie-massacre-3-days-before-in-assam/474969/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra, discusses India's complex and dynamic relations with Russia as India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Moscow last week and met with Russian president Vladimir Putin on the margins of a meeting on Afghanistan organised under the aegis of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation----more----Read this week's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/why-vladimir-putin-met-nsa-ajit-doval-and-how-india-navigated-us-to-buy-russian-oil/1369826/
कोविड प्रतिबंधों के कारण विदेश से ऑनलाइन डिग्री पूरी करने वाले मेडिकल छात्रों का दावा है कि भारत में 1 के बजाय 2 साल की इंटर्नशिप अनिवार्य करने का नया नियम उनके करिअर और आर्थिक हालत को प्रभावित कर रहा है.
About ten days since the earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving roughly 50,000 dead, experts are calling the earthquake the 'result of systematic rentier politics'. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores how corruption, paid-for amnesty for building violations and an economy in crisis led to the deadly disaster in Erdoğan's Turkey, in episode 1176 of #CutTheClutter
नरेंद्र मोदी के नेतृत्व वाली केंद्र सरकार द्वारा पूर्वोत्तर में तैनात अखिल भारतीय सेवा (एआईएस) के अधिकारियों के लिए विशेष लाभ वापस लेने के महीनों के भीतर, पूर्वोत्तर के छह राज्यों में से तीन – नागालैंड, मेघालय और असम ने ‘स्पेशल कंपनसेंट्री भत्ते’ की घोषणा की है.
पहले कुछ दिनों के लिए NDRF की टीमों को भूकंप के केंद्र से सिर्फ 23 किमी दूर गजियांटेप के सबसे अधिक प्रभावित इलाकों में तैनात किया था. अब उन्हें वहां से हाटे प्रांत में शिफ्ट कर दिया है.
This week, Air India made a record order for 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. CAPA - Centre estimates Indian carriers will buy roughly 2000 aircrafts in the next two years. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the impact of Tata-owned Air India’s deal on geopolitics, geo-economics and India’s political economy, in episode 1175 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
प्रैक्टिस के लिए शोपियां से श्रीनगर जाने के लिए जसिया अख्तर को हर रोज 250 रुपये खर्च करने पड़ते थे. अपने सपने को पूरा करने के लिए वो बचत करती थी.
Is Elon Musk the new Donald Trump? Just like Trump, Musk seems to have no interest in doing the things that his job requires him to do- Fixing Twitter. When Elon Musk turned Tesla into a behemoth, he pulled the same stunts he did with Twitter -- Fire people, make them work crazy hours, and behave like a megalomaniac. So is he accelerating Twitter's decline? -- Watch ThePrint #SharpEdge with Vir Sanghvi.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/elon-musk-has-become-a-joke-like-trump-hes-also-accelerating-twitters-decline/1275172/
बच्ची को बचाने में मदद करने वाले पूर्व विधायक राजेश मिश्रा के परिवार का कहना है कि नोडल एडॉप्शन एजेंसी ने माल्टा के एक जोड़े को फायदा पहुंचाने के लिए नियमों का उल्लंघन किया है. मामला अब SC में है.
Racial bias is deeply embedded in South African cricket. White players are assumed to be skilled even when they clearly are not. Black players, which here includes anyone who would not have been classified ‘white’ during the Apartheid, including players of Indian origin, have to prove their merit — and are not always assumed to have it even when they do.
मंगलवार और बुधवार को दिल्ली और मुंबई स्थित बीबीसी कार्यालय में आयकर विभाग द्वारा छापेमारी को अधिकतर अंतरराष्ट्रीय मीडिया ने कवर किया है. अधिकतर समाचार पत्र और मीडिया ने इस रेड को बीबीसी की विवादित डॉक्यूमेंट्री से जोड़कर देखा है.
Since MSMEs are important for growth and employment, we need to understand the causes of the credit gap before increasing our reliance on policy interventions.
हिमाचल प्रदेश चुनाव में भारतीय जनता पार्टी के बागी उम्मीदवार कृपाल परमार को याद करें, जिन्हें बगावत के बाद प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा एक चर्चित कॉल किया गया था. उन्होंने प्रधानमंत्री को इनकार कर दिया था और फतेहपुर निर्वाचन क्षेत्र से चुनाव लड़ा था. चुनाव में उन्हें 2,811 वोट मिले थे.
Lithium found in Jammu should not just be a ‘feel-good’ discovery. It must be used to develop the entire electric vehicle and energy storage ecosystem in India.
In a high court not very far away, empires of the academic publishing world are fighting to quash an insurgency led by “rogue” websites and the “Robin Hood” of science. What’s at stake is free access to a galaxy of research and literature in the sciences and social sciences, and the outcome may have international ramifications.
As the 14th edition of Aero India 2023 takes place at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, US F-35 debut there flags the turn in military & strategic relations between India & US. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what this fundamental shift is & how it is marked by the fact that all three Indian Forces - Army, Navy & Air Force are using lethal American weapons for the first time in history. Episode 1174 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
ThePrint AM | Why did income tax officials conduct surveys at BBC offices in Mumbai & Delhi?
तालिबान की सत्ता में वापसी, काम करने पर रोक लगाते सख्त वीज़ा नियम और बंद होती जा रही छात्रवृत्तियों ने अफगानी छात्रों को अनिश्चितता में डाला हुआ है. हालांकि, भारतीय मित्र उनकी मदद कर रहे हैं, लेकिन वह काफी नहीं है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/leaving-semester-in-the-middle-forced-to-sell-tea-afghan-students-struggling-survive-in-india/471647/
In early years, India chose UK, given the colonial military structures it inherited. Later, Soviets stepped in with incentives when IAF had to compete with Pakistan's US fighters.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/defence/us-companies-trying-to-woo-iaf-but-heres-why-its-never-inducted-an-american-fighter/1368692/
The cutting-edge elements of the IAF are fraying. The operational strategy has to be anchored in what is going to be available; calling it aerospace is aspirational for now.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/new-iaf-doctrine-advertises-aerospace-power-too-much-it-overshadows-focus-on-core-beliefs/1369506/
तालिबान की सत्ता में वापसी, काम करने पर रोक लगाते सख्त वीज़ा नियम और बंद होती जा रही छात्रवृत्तियों ने अफगानी छात्रों को अनिश्चितता में डाला हुआ है. हालांकि, भारतीय मित्र उनकी मदद कर रहे हैं, लेकिन वह काफी नहीं है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/leaving-semester-in-the-middle-forced-to-sell-tea-afghan-students-struggling-survive-in-india/471647/
Harvard paper on Congress decline has valuable lessons for BJP as it’s a reminder of how GOP of India started sliding when it was at the top, explains ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.
दिल्ली सरकार का स्कूल ऑफ स्पेशलाइज्ड एक्सीलेंस पहली बार 2021 में सामने आया. फिर, तमिलनाडु ने पिछले साल सितंबर में एसओई की स्थापना की घोषणा की. दिसंबर में, गुजरात ने “मिशन स्कूल ऑफ एक्सीलेंस” की घोषणा की. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने इस परियोजना का शुभारंभ किया. 2023 में, आम आदमी पार्टी (आप) द्वारा चलाए जा रहे पंजाब भी स्कूल ऑफ एमिनेंस लॉन्च करने के लिए तैयार है.
The latest Pew research data presents fascinating highlights as India’s population is poised to exceed China’s. Most interesting, there’s much good news behind the headline figure. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains key data points. Episode 1173, Cut the Clutter.----more----Read Pew research India population data here: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2023/02/09/key-facts-as-india-surpasses-china-as-the-worlds-most-populous-country/----more----Read Pew research China population data here: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/12/05/key-facts-about-chinas-declining-population/
इस महीने होने वाले त्रिपुरा विधानसभा चुनाव के लिए सीट बंटवारे की घोषणा के बाद कांग्रेस और वाममोर्चा दोनों पार्टियों का कहना है कि ‘एक साझा दुश्मन’ होने का कारण ही दोनों पार्टियों साथ आई है. पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री और माकपा पोलित ब्यूरो के सदस्य माणिक सरकार जैसे नेता संयुक्त रैली और प्रेस कांफ्रेंस कर चुके हैं लेकिन गठबंधन को गठबंधन कहने से बचते रहे हैं.
After an initial set-back to its IPO (Initial Public Offering) launch in 2021, fintech company PayTM has finally achieved operating profitability of Rs 31 crore, the company said in its Q3 results posted last Friday. While this doesn’t mean that the company overall is in profit, it does mean that its day-to-day operations are becoming profitable, a healthy sign.
From Khafz among Bohras to Khitan in Indonesia—female genital mutilation is known by different names in over 90 countries.
Last month, Taiwan, considered the hub of the global semiconductor industry, passed laws that offered incentives to local chipmakers to keep research and development within its territory. This came six months after the US passed its CHIPS Act that allocated over $50 billion of funding to advance chip manufacturing.
सुप्रीम कोर्ट कॉलेजियम ने 17 जनवरी को गौरी को हाईकोर्ट में प्रोन्नत करने की सिफारिश की थी, लेकिन उनकी नियुक्ति तब विवादास्पद बन गई, जब मद्रास हाईकोर्ट के वकीलों ने उन पर ईसाइयों और मुसलमानों के खिलाफ ‘नफरती भाषण’ देने का आरोप लगाते हुए भारत के मुख्य न्यायाधीश डी.वाई. चंद्रचूड़ से सिफारिश को वापस लेने की मांग की. इसके बाद सुप्रीम कोर्ट में दो याचिकाएं दायर की गईं. इनमें से एक सीनियर एडवोकेट आर. वैगई ने दायर की थी, जिसमें उनकी पदोन्नति की सिफारिश को चुनौती दी गई थी.
अगर आईएमएफ अपनी झोली खोलता है तो चीन समेत खाड़ी के कुछ देश भी ऐसा कर सकते हैं. इन सबने पाकिस्तान को बार-बार संकट से उबारा है लेकिन कर्ज देने वाले की थकान कर्ज लेने वाले की साख के लिए भारी पड़ रही है.
Four decades since more than 7000 people were killed in Assam's Nellie district in 1983, in the state's bloodiest mass killing in history, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the complacency of authorities, violence ensuing between various tribes & communities and more, in part 1 of this special two-part series 'First Person Second Draft'.
मैं वहां के संकट की खबर देने के लिए ही गया था. उस भयानक पखवाड़े के दौरान, जब इंदिरा गांधी ने असम में जबरन चुनाव कराने का फैसला किया था, आपको संकट की तलाश करने की जरूरत नहीं थी. वह तो आपका हर समय पीछा कर रहा था----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/eyes-saw-blood-is-blood-scattered-corpses-a-crowd-moving-forward-after-shooting-something-like-this-was-the-scene-of-the-1983-nellie-riots/470377/
नवंबर 2017- फरवरी 2020 के बीच दूध और इससे बने उत्पादों में मुद्रास्फीति सामान्य दर से 1-2% कम रही थी, लेकिन पिछले 3 महीनों में सामान्य मुद्रास्फीति की तुलना में यह कम से कम 2% अधिक हो गई है.
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After the recent controversy surrounding the Chinese spy balloon which was shot down by US, President Joe Biden uses strong words for Chinese President Xi Jinping. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes Biden's State of the Union address & his interview to PBS Newshour, as well as explores the Chinese ‘balloon shaped’ shadow on global affairs, in episode 1172 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
यह दौरा इस साल के संभावित नगरपालिका चुनावों से पहले हो रहा है. 19 जनवरी को अपनी अंतिम यात्रा के दौरान, मोदी ने 2 नई मेट्रो रेलवे लाइनों का उद्घाटन किया और कुछ परियोजनाओं के लिए ग्राउंडब्रेकिंग समारोह में हिस्सा लिया.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/modi-back-in-mumbai-in-under-a-month-flag-off-vande-bharat-trains-bohra-outreach/469908/
शीर्ष अदालत के टैक्स छूट संबंधी अपने एक फैसले से सिक्किम-नेपालियों के लिए ‘आपत्तिजनक’ टिप्पणी ‘विदेशी मूल के लोग’ हटा लिए जाने के बावजूद चुनावी राज्य में हिंसक विरोध जारी है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/why-protest-erupted-in-sikkim-decision-of-supreme-court-how-two-political-parties-started-capitalizing-on-it/469817/
The vehicle successfully placed its three payloads in circular orbits. EOS-07 is an ISRO satellite, while the other two – Janus-1 and AzaadiSAT-2 – were passenger satellites.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/science/successful-test-flight-of-sslv-d2-gives-isro-a-new-low-cost-rocket/1364937/
As the country embraces the new Rahul Gandhi after the Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress leader cannot but embrace the challenge of practising politics in these dark times.
एलआईसी विश्वविद्यालय को पूरी तरह से सुसज्जित एम्बुलेंस प्रदान करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है, अनुसंधान और विकास को बढ़ावा देने में मदद करने के लिए एक और पीएसयू एक चेयर स्थापित करने की योजना बना रहा है और एक और डोनेशन के लिए बातचीत कर रहा है.
The Nellie massacre was a horrific bloodbath that took place in central Assam during a six-hour period in the morning of 18 February 1983. It came in the midst of a bloody fortnight beginning early Feb in 1983. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta with his eyewitness account of the tragedy on its 40th anniversary, in episode 1171 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
The success of Sheikh Hasina’s government in crushing jihadist terrorism has had a crucial role in making India more secure.
A surrogate mother need not be genetically related to the couple looking to have a baby through surrogacy, or a single woman who wants a child through similar means, the central government has clarified.
Gautam is son of ex Akali Dal MLA Deep Malhotra & director in the alcohol manufacturing & distribution company Oasis Group, whose Zira factory was shut down by Punjab govt last month.
पीएचडी स्कॉलर्स और प्री-मैट्रिक स्कॉलरशिप के लिए मौलाना आज़ाद नेशनल फेलोशिप खत्म कर दी गई है. वित्त मंत्री ने कहा था कि 2022 से पहले चयनित लोगों को फंड मिलेगा, लेकिन छात्रों का दावा है कि पैसे नहीं दिए गए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/no-more-borrowing-how-modi-goverenment-abolishing-minority-scholarships-will-increase-dropout-rate/469284/
इतिहास के परिप्रेक्ष्य में देखें, तो दुनिया फिर अपने पुराने ढर्रे पर लौट आई है, और इस बार सिर्फ उसके कर्ताधर्ता बदल गए हैं. इसमें शक्ति-प्रदर्शन के विभिन्न रूप शामिल हैं
Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing, Adani-themed attack in Lok Sabha and PM Narendra Modi.The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta on the game of allegations and counter-allegation as Parliament debate sizzles in a long time. In episode 1170 of 'CutTheClutter'.
While overall inflation is moderating, high and persistent core inflation remains a worry, as does the uncertain global growth & inflation environment, the governor said.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/economy/need-to-see-a-decisive-moderation-in-inflation-rbi-governor-on-25-bps-repo-rate-hike/1361113/
Gowri was sworn in as Madras HC additional judge Tuesday, in an appointment that has been fraught with controversy over her political views and alleged remarks against minorities.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/judiciary/from-bjp-leader-hindutva-activist-to-madras-hc-judge-who-is-l-victoria-gowri/1360049/
दिप्रिंट को दिए एक विशेष इंटरव्यू में अफगान राजदूत फरीद मामुन्दजई ने क्षेत्रीय ताकतों के ‘एकजुट’ होने का आह्वान किया और साथ ही तालिबान द्वारा समर्थित उन आतंकवादी समूहों के बारे में चेतावनी दी जिनकी ‘क्षेत्रीय और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय महत्वाकांक्षाएं’ हैं.
Adani Group had the opportunity to disprove and discredit the report. The fact that they failed to only reaffirms the veracity of Hindenburg’s findings.
सीएम योगी आदित्यानाथ उत्तर प्रदेश की 80 की 80 सीटें जीतने तो अखिलेश यादव दलित, महिलाओं, पिछड़ों और मुसलमानों के दम पर भाजपा के शासन की अंत की बात कर रहे हैं.
भारत-पाकिस्तान सीमा के दोनों ओर के उद्यमी और तकनीकी प्रतिभा वर्षों से एक-दूसरे के साथ सहयोग कर रहे हैं, लेकिन यह अभी भी चुपचाप हो रहा है.
Adani, Hindenburg & craft, morality & legality of short selling — The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes in episode 1169 of 'Cut TheClutter'
Thorat’s resignation comes four days after he wrote a letter to the Congress’ high command in Delhi mentioning that it's ‘getting difficult for him to work with Nana Patole.’----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/internal-politics-distressed-me-maharashtra-congress-leader-balasaheb-thorat-resigns/1358773/
आज लोकसभा में अपने भाषण के दौरान राहुल ने अडाणी पर जमकर हमला बोला. उन्होंने कहा, ‘अडाणी कैसे हर बिजनेस में घुस जाते हैं. लोगों ने हर जगह मुझसे पूछा कि अडाणी का प्रधानमंत्री से क्या रिश्ता है.’----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/rahul-gandhi-speech-gautam-adani-narendra-modi-om-birla/468340/
Why is a doctor employed by a hospital and on salary taxed differently than a doctor who has opened their own practice?
अगर अखिलेश यादव सपा को सामाजिक न्याय के रास्ते पर ले जाना चाहते हैं तो उन्हें नई शुरुआत करनी होगी. उनकी पार्टी के पिछले काम और विरासत से उन्हें कोई रास्ता नहीं मिलेगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/tejashwi-yadav-remained-intact-in-the-modi-wave-while-akhilesh-yadav-misses-out/468242/
With the aim to become hub for manufacture of green hydrogen — ‘fuel of the future’ — Union cabinet approved ‘National Green Hydrogen Mission’ last month with an outlay of Rs 19,744 cr.
As multiple political developments take place across India, from the Congress questioning the Centre on the Adani controversy in Parliament to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat talking about caste in his speech Sunday, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the political nuances of it all, in episode 1168 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
अभी तक भारत में करवाया जाने वाला स्वैच्छिक टीकाकरण काफी हद तक समाज के संपन्न वर्गों तक ही सीमित रहा है, लेकिन डॉक्टरों के अनुसार इस बात को महसूस करने के बाद कि कोविड के टीके लगवाने से क्या फर्क पड़ सकता है, लोगों का नजरिया बदल रहा है.
Maharashtra govt's goal is to eventually make the state a trillion-dollar economy. For this, it’s pushing to boost the economy of its most valued asset — the Mumbai Metropolitan Area.
Facing an unprecedented financial crisis, Pakistan just doesn’t have the will—or resources—to fight back, raising the real prospect of a jihadist triumph.
With heavy influx of refugees, there has been a disruption of trade flow between India & Myanmar as well as rise in cross-border smuggling of weapons, narcotics & contraband.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/as-chin-families-flow-into-mizoram-a-tale-of-hope-fear-in-refugee-camps-near-myanmar-border/1352019/
His worldview was shaped by the foundational logic of Pakistan — that its people could preserve its purity only in a separate State achieved by mutilating India.
ऐसा कहा जा सकता है कि यह सरकार का छोटा सा प्रयास है और अगर वह वाकई महिला सशक्तिकरण की दिशा में गंभीर है तो वह आने वाले समय में कुछ और भी कर सकती है. इस दिशा में काफी गुंजाइश है.
अपना देश छोड़ने के तीन साल बाद मुशर्रफ पाकिस्तान लौट आए लेकिन उनके राजनीतिक करिअर की सारी संभावनाएं खत्म हो चुकी थीं. 2013 में उन्हें घर में नजरबंद रखा गया था.
इस तरह की परिस्थिति में राजनीतिक सत्तातंत्र अगर यह फैसला करता है कि एक कॉर्पोरेट और बाज़ार आपस में निबट लें तो यह माना जाएगा कि भारत में पूंजीवाद समझदार हो गया है.
SP leader and former UP minister Swami Prasad Maurya has been in news for his comments on verses of Ramcharitmanas that he believes are hurtful to ‘97 per cent of people’ in India.
नरेंद्र मोदी जैसे नेता के खिलाफ एक वंशवादी परिवार किसी भी तरह से हमला नहीं कर सकता था. लेकिन अब, जिस तरह से उन्हें समझा जाता है, उसमें बदलाव के साथ, राहुल गांधी के पास आखिरकार एक मौका है.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif today said that his government will have to agree to IMF conditions for bailout. But what led to Pakistan's worsening economic crisis, its IMF 'addiction' & political, economic blunders? Watch ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explain, in episode 1167 of #CutTheClutter. We also look at some of the key takeaways from a conversation between economist Atif Mian & former finance minister Miftah Ismail, by Brookings Institution. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMn7jA0DwKY
राजनीतिक दल अक्सर इन्हें अपने चुनावी अभियान की रणनीतियों के एक हिस्से के तौर पर इस्तेमाल करते आए हैं. मुंबई के फेरीवालों को भी पता है कि यह सिर्फ राजनीति हैं. उन्हें चुनावी वादों के पूरा किए जाने का इंतजार तो है मगर वो ज्यादा उम्मीद नहीं रखते हैं.
बिहार सरकार ने अदालतों पर बोझ कम करने के लिए पिछले साल मद्यनिषेध कानून में ढील दी थी. लेकिन पटना हाईकोर्ट और राज्य सरकार के बीच संघर्ष के कारण पहली बार अपराध करने वाले आरोपियों के 1.5 लाख से अधिक मामले सुनवाई के लिए अभी भी अटके हुए हैं.
Bihar govt relaxed prohibition law last year to reduce burden on courts. But over 1.5 lakh cases of 1st-time offenders still stuck, largely due to clash between Patna HC & state govt.
Conceptualising a new Pakistan would require imagining a grand strategy different from the National Security Policy 2022, which the NSD hurriedly put together.
यह बजट जो राजनीतिक संदेश दे रहा है उस पर गौर कीजिए, यह पिछले साल पकड़ी गई दिशा में ही आगे का कदम है और सरकार के अति आत्मविश्वास को दर्शाता है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/budget-2023-income-tax-nirmala-sitharaman-union-budget-2023-pm-narendra-modi-government/465655/
Defence has been allocated Rs 5.94 lakh crore , a notional rise. At 13.18 % of the total national budget and just about 2% of GDP, it’s the lowest % on both yardsticks. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the nuances of the defence budget & Modi Govt’s thinking behind it. Episode 1166 of #CutTheClutter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cut The Clutter Episode 205 : https://youtu.be/i3qRNXA3GFo
Arsenal for Pakistan prepped, Army now focuses on ammo reserves to deal with China: https://theprint.in/defence/arsenal-for-pakistan-prepped-army-now-focuses-on-ammo-reserves-to-deal-with-china/296531/?amp
To many in Srinagar, Rahul Gandhi’s flag hoisting in Lal Chowk was just another political display. Post abrogation of article 370 in 2019, Kashmiris have 'lost faith in Delhi parties’, analysts say.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/theres-a-political-vacuum-in-kashmir-and-rahuls-bharat-jodo-hasnt-bridged-it/1348323/
Voices of Buddhist women have been lost to us. But new research reveals they had brilliant commercial and religious minds, and shaped the financial fortunes of the Buddhist sangha.
Trigger could be news that Credit Suisse won't accept Adani bonds as collateral for loans. Gautam Adani says not ‘morally correct’ to continue with FPO amid stock price volatility.----more---- https://theprint.in/economy/adani-groups-surprising-move-cancels-fully-subscribed-rs-20000-cr-fpo-to-insulate-investors/1349180/
Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the union budget for 2023-2024, the last full-year budget of Modi Govt before the 2024 elections, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the political message of this budget, from tax cut for the rich to a big increase in allocation for railways & more, in episode 1165 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
शिक्षा मंत्रालय को 1,12,899.47 करोड़ रुपये आवंटित किए गए. यह 2022 की तुलना में 8 प्रतिशत अधिक है. वित्त मंत्री ने तीन साल में युवाओं को कौशल प्रदान करने के वास्ते पीएमकेवीवाई 4.0 लॉन्च करने की घोषणा की है.
Of nine states headed for polls this year, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland have over 85% tribal population, while two, Chhattisgarh and Tripura, have more than 30%.
Advani's rath yatra left a legacy of violence in the form of riots. Rahul Gandhi’s yatra has been staked on the power of nonviolence. On this yardstick, Bharat Jodo Yatra is a winner.
वीडियो में डीएमके पदाधिकारी टी. मनिक्कम राज्य के सलेम में कथित तौर पर एक मंदिर में प्रवेश करने वाले दलित व्यक्ति को अपशब्द कहते दिख रहे हैं. पुलिस ने मनिक्कम को इस घटना के सिलसिले में गिरफ्तार किया था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/dmk-leader-insults-dalit-man-suspended-after-video-goes-viral-bjp-will-not-remain-silent/464666/
आंकड़ों से पता चलता है कि राज्यों ने पूंजी परिव्यय के लिए कुल 7 लाख करोड़ रुपये से थोड़ा अधिक का बजट रखा था, नवंबर 2022 तक केवल 2.58 लाख करोड़ रुपये खर्च किए गए थे. आंध्र प्रदेश बड़े राज्यों में सबसे निचले स्थान पर था.
The Indus Waters Treaty between India & Pakistan has stood the test of time amid wars, disputes & threats of abrogation. India & Pakistan have locked horns over the building of the Ratle Dam on Chenab river in Kishtwar by India. In Episode 1164 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta delves into the facts, politics, reasons why the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty matters & why India is seeking changes.
Annual 'marginal increase' in budget allocation goes in salaries & allowances, leaving little for development & modernisation, say officers part of forces that make up the CAPF.
Shiv Sena has never had a Gadkari of its own. Maharashtra CM Shinde as Gadkari 2 is an idea that will make both Uddhav and Fadnavis sit up and take notice, explains ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/davos-to-mumbai-maharashtra-cm-shinde-is-branding-himself-as-gadkari-2/1342084/
Nagpur-based Solar Industries India Limited yet to confirm the attack. Hacker group BlackCat has taken responsibility and also reportedly invited bids for firm's info.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/nagpur-unit-making-military-weapons-hit-by-hackers-says-cybersecurity-firm-data-up-for-sale/1344338/
Inflation does not affect everyone equally and the taxpayer with the lowest income is most adversely affected under the new tax regime.----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-taxpayers-are-dragged-into-paying-higher-income-tax-govt-must-factor-in-inflation/1343186/?amp
As Bharat Jodo Yatra concludes, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief lists the 10 ‘good’ takeaways for Rahul Gandhi & Congress from the Yatra. We also look at the formidable challenges that lie on way to electoral success as evident in data on PM Modi’s popularity as shown in the latest India Today Mood of the Nation (MOTN) poll. Watch episode 1163 of #CutTheClutter
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Like with ethnic Tamils in Sri Lanka or Bengali Hindus in Bangaldesh, violence against Chins has unleashed anger in Mizoram. New Delhi's time for cogitation is running out.
The regional UDP is the second-largest constituent of the alliance government in Meghalaya with 8 MLAs after NPP with 20.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/of-by-for-meghalaya-its-allies-going-solo-locally-rooted-udp-may-emerge-kingmaker-ok/1341486/
First Indian to get Boltzmann Medal, Dhar equated his approach to statistical mechanics to art & said it is wrong to 'propagate idea that everyone should do only applied work'.----more----https://theprint.in/science/how-a-theoretical-physicists-passionate-approach-to-simple-math-got-him-the-padma-bhushan/1341209/
जसराज का परिवार पिली मंडोरी गांव से आता है, जो सिरसा संसदीय सीट के तहत आता है. 2019 में बीजेपी यहां से जीती था, लेकिन हालिया घटनाक्रम के मुताबिक इनेलो फिर से मजबूत हो रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-bjp-woos-fans-of-ustad-pandit-jasraj-in-haryana-with-parks-gyms-and-funds/463657/
For the BJP, it marks their first earnest effort to accommodate India's Muslims — perhaps the only community beyond the party's grasp so far.
दिप्रिंट पॉड में अमरजीत झा @amarjeetkjha का लेख- ‘डिजिटल इंडिया’ का नारा लगाने वाले पीएम मोदी को ‘डिजिटल मीडिया’ का भय क्यों सता रहा
टोटो साहित्य और भाषा के संरक्षण पर काम करने वाले सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता धनीराम टोटो पद्मश्री से सम्मानित होने वाले अपने समुदाय के पहले व्यक्ति होंगे.
हिंदुत्ववाद के अधिकतर लक्ष्य हासिल कर लिए गए हैं. अब मोदी और उनकी पार्टी को 2024 की गर्मियों तक तो समाज में अमन-चैन चाहिए ही. इसलिए मुसलमानों की ओर हाथ बढ़ाने की बातें हो रही हैं.
Adani group's shares have tanked by 23 per cent since the Hindenburg torpedo struck. What does it mean for the Indian market? Also, what is debt, equity, short-selling, Editor-in-Chief ShekharGupta explains in episode 1,162 of ThePrint 'Cut the Clutter'.----more----Read Adani Group's Hindenburg Report here: https://hindenburgresearch.com/?p=2376
India-Pak relations are poised once again on the anvil of peace. Here’s why the Pakistan military establishment, the all powerful player in Pakistan, may be backing PM Shehbaz Sharif and pushing for peace with India. Watch the latest episode of #GlobalPrint with Jyoti Malhotra @jomalhotra ----more----Read this week's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/pakistan-army-must-be-on-board-with-shehbaz-peace-call-its-a-change-of-heart-helping-modi/1333414/
Viewership data shows that Pro Kabaddi League and Ultimate Kho Kho have taken over Central and South India.
Gita Press changed the translation of a casteist controversial verse from the Ramcharitmanas with no explanation.
Despite slow progress on projects, experts are optimistic. They emphasise that India has shifted focus from bare minimum needs to next-level infra & infra for future, which takes time.
Why was Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Pathaan’s’ release so important in the battle for a tolerant India, free from hatred & communally charged bullying, and does this mark the beginning of the end of the era of boycotts? Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Read Vir Sanghvi's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/pathaan-is-not-just-any-other-hindi-movie-its-a-battle-for-india/1335177/
State police and central agencies have traded FIRs on murder, criminal conspiracy, and more in last few weeks. Experts blame ‘political control’, warn it’s weakening the steel frame.
Jesus inspired by the sleeping Vishnu, Nagas on altar candlesticks—Goa remained both Indian and Christian through its history.
A reader in Tis Hazari court, Mahendra Verma was fighting for full reimbursement of expenses incurred in son's cancer treatment. His daughter took case forward after his death in 2020.
बजट 2022 में घोषित, नेशनल डिजिटल यूनिवर्सिटी को NEP 2020 के कुछ लक्ष्यों को प्राप्त करने की दिशा में महत्वपूर्ण कदम माना जा रहा है. हालांकि, यह शुरुआत में केवल डिप्लोमा और सर्टिफिकेट कोर्स प्रदान करेगा.
इंदिरा गांधी के प्रधान सचिव, पीएन हक्सर पद्म विभूषण पुरस्कार लेने से इनकार करने वाले पहले व्यक्ति थे. उन्होंने कहा कि वे केवल अपना कर्तव्य निभा रहे थे और पुरस्कार स्वीकार करना उनके लिए असुविधाजनक होगा.
As Egypt President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi landed in India yesterday and is the chief guest of this year's Republic Day celebrations, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the country's running romance with dictators, El-Sisi's international popularity and relationship with India, in episode 1160 of ‘Cut the Clutter’. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Snehesh Alex Philip's PastForward article here: https://theprint.in/past-forward/with-rajnath-singh-in-cairo-india-egypt-pick-up-nehru-nasser-thread-left-off-in-the-60s/1133839/
In 2019, Rajasthan's Ashok Gehlot government 'asked' the Jaipur Development Authority to ‘rein in’ encroachers. According to JDA data, it has demolished 76 big buildings since.
In India's ‘first-past-the-post’ system, there's a perverse incentive for political parties and candidates to overtly antagonise one section of voters to secure another section’s votes.
जब जीएसटी को भारत में लागू किया गया था, तो सरकार के कर राजस्व के 45-50 प्रतिशत से संबंधित प्रस्तावों को बजट से बाहर कर जीएसटी परिषद के अधीन रखा गया था.
जबकि पीएम मोदी अल्पसंख्यकों के वर्गों तक पहुंच की वकालत कर रहे हैं,लेकिन उनके पार्टी सहयोगियों को आशंका है कि इससे मुख्य जनाधार छिटक सकता है.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the renaming of 21 islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago after Param Vir Chakra awardees, on Parakram Diwas. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores India's Bay of Bengal islands, their strategic significance, India’s many wars & heroes. Episode 1159 of #CutTheClutter
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PM Modi asked BJP leaders to reach out to Muslim groups of Pasmandas and Bohras at the party’s national executive meeting but BJP’s media minders went out of the way to try to stop its publication and broadcast. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains why in this episode of #politicallycorrect
While the couple claim to married, police are carrying out procedures to deport her, since she was 'brought in illegally' to India by the guard, 'via Dubai & Kathmandu'.----more----https://theprint.in/india/how-love-over-ludo-landed-bengaluru-bank-guard-in-jail-for-illegally-harbouring-pakistani-woman/1331622/
Scion of erstwhile Manikya dynasty of Tripura, Debbarma refers to himself as bubagra (king). Wooed by Congress-Left and BJP, he is believed to hold key to 10 lakh-odd tribal voters.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/ex-royal-impulsive-passionate-all-about-pradyot-debbarma-who-wants-to-be-tripuras-kingmaker/1330834/
इनेलो के एकमात्र विधायक अभय सिंह चौटाला ने अपनी पार्टी की किस्मत पलटने की कोशिश करते हुए राज्य में पदयात्रा करने की घोषणा की है. लेकिन राजनीतिक पर्यवेक्षकों का कहना है कि समय को पीछे मोड़ना मुश्किल हो सकता है.
गोहत्या समाप्त होने पर पृथ्वी की सभी समस्याएं समाप्त हो जाएंगी. गुजरात सत्र न्यायाधीश ने मोहम्मद अमीन को अवैध रूप से मवेशियों को गुजरात से महाराष्ट्र ले जाने के एक मामले में आजीवन कारावास की सजा सुनाई.
भारत की जनसंख्या वृद्धि स्थिर होने के बावजूद अभी भी 0.7% प्रतिवर्ष की दर से बढ़ रही है और वर्ष 2023 में इसकी आबादी दुनिया के सबसे अधिक आबादी वाले देश चीन से अधिक होने की संभावना है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/population-growth-supreme-court-yogi-aadityanath-china-population-control-bill/459518/
Swedish party Hard Line’s Rasmus Paludan burns Quran outside Turkish Embassy in Stockholm, leading to a wave of angry protests in Turkey & other Islamic nations. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the implications for Sweden & Erdogan. Watch episode 1158 of #cuttheclutter
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Cut The Clutter EP 1005 : https://youtu.be/uw0EuTBylds
Video of Erdogan effigy heightens Turkey-Sweden tensions | Al Jazeera Newsfeed: https://youtu.be/J8e4P4BNy58
Even Sweden Doesn’t Want Migrants Anymore: https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/11/17/even-sweden-doesnt-want-migrants-anymore-syria-iraq-belarus/
In blocking any circulation or mention of the documentary on social media platforms, PM Modi has reinforced his image and actions as those of a strongman.
IPS officer Sujoy L. Thaosen is currently chief of CRPF with additional charge of BSF. Meanwhile, many DG-rank officers are at a loose end. IPS officers call it ‘injustice’ to all.
Last week, the Supreme Court pulled up Modi government for not pushing a law on passive euthanasia. The court also promised to modify its guidelines to simplify the procedure. ----more----
https://theprint.in/judiciary/what-is-living-will-and-what-are-the-supreme-courts-hearings-on-passive-euthanasia-about/1328680/
हमारे सबसे बड़े सांस्कृतिक निर्यात को वैश्विक क्षेत्र में नए प्रतिस्पर्धियों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है, तो हमें सिर्फ राजनीतिक लामबंदी के लिए बेवकूफी भरे विवादों के जरिए उन्हें बदनाम करने की कोशिश नहीं करनी चाहिए.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/modi-defence-of-movies-key-for-vishvaguru-goal-content-is-new-internationalism-shahrukh-khan/459464/
कोई भी कदम जो पाकिस्तान को दम मारने की फुरसत देगा और उसकी रणनीतिक प्रासंगिकता बहाल करेगा वह भारत के लिए नकारात्मक होगा, और वह पाकिस्तान के लिए भी बुरा होगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/shehbaz-sharif-is-talking-about-peace-india-must-keep-quiet-leave-pakistan-to-pakistan/459125/
3 states from the Northeast are going to polls – Tripura, Nagaland & Meghalaya – each of which have fascinatingly complex, layered politics to rival Heartland’s. Watch episode 1,157 of 'Cut the Clutter' with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in an interview with the TV channel Al Arabiya that Pakistan had learnt its lesson, having fought three wars with India, and now wanted peace. In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains three things that Pakistanis need: Strategic breathing space, financial generosity and most of all, relevance. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/shehbaz-sharif-is-talking-peace-india-must-keep-mum-leave-pak-to-pak/1326389/----more----Read National Interest, 'leave Af to Pak' here: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-india-should-get-out-and-leave-af-to-pak/147786/
आंकड़ों के मुताबिक 2030 तक भारत का रियल एस्टेट सेक्टर एक खरब डॉलर का होगा और इसमें अफोर्डेबल हाउसिंग की बड़ी भूमिका होगी.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why India chose the middle path in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and where it stands in its diplomatic relations with the US Watch #GlobalPrint----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/how-gautam-adani-is-helping-modi-govt-with-indias-foreign-policy-challenges/1318527/
प्रदर्शनकारियों ने भाजपा सांसद और भारतीय कुश्ती महासंघ के प्रमुख बृजभूषण शरण सिंह पर महिला पहलवानों का यौन उत्पीड़न करने का आरोप लगाया है. बुधवार से जंतर मंतर पर धरना दे रहे हैं.
No PM of Pakistan can sell the idea of talks with India without mentioning Kashmir. The issue is the new red line that the Modi govt has drawn for Pakistan.
भले ही हम पाकिस्तान को लेकर विशेष रूप से गर्मजोशी महसूस न करें, लेकिन यह शायद ही हमारे विचारों पर हावी हो.
The bone of contention is the brief overlap between when the state of Hyderabad acceded to India and when the state of Andhra Pradesh was created.----more----
https://theprint.in/features/whose-history-in-telangana-and-andhra-pradesh-the-archives-are-fighting/1322110/
दिल्ली परिवहन निगम (डीटीसी) की नई महिला ड्राइवर्स हर चैलेंज के लिए तैयार हैं वह यहां डटे रहने के लिए आई हैं, और वो मैदान छोड़कर भागने वाली नहीं हैं.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/feature/the-road-is-mine-and-i-am-flying-but-male-dtc-drivers-await-womens-failure/456854/
NGO Sewa Bharti opened Delhi’s first clinic for sex workers in ‘red light area’ GB Road this month to provide stigma-free healthcare at no cost.----more----https://theprint.in/india/a-day-at-rss-linked-ngos-delhi-clinic-for-sex-workers-tackling-issues-from-stds-to-drug-abuse/1321836/
There is a need to train the trainer in methods of modern instruction. Psychological training of the instructors is also required.----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/agniveers-have-hit-the-ground-but-their-training-module-must-make-these-tweaks/1321935/
पुलिस और प्रदर्शनकारियों के बीच संघर्ष के एक महीने बाद, पंजाब के मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान ने 'पर्यावरण की रक्षा' के लिए फैक्ट्री बंद करने की घोषणा की. यह फै़सला आंदोलनकारी किसानों तक पहुंचने की सरकार की इच्छा का संकेत देता है.
China’s birth rate declines, population ages, GDP growth crawls and Xi Jinping changes policies and style. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the 3 major emerging trends from China Watch episode 1,156 of #CutTheClutter. Brought to you by @KiaInd
Key facts about China’s declining population : https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/12/05/key-facts-about-chinas-declining-population/
The Xi nobody saw coming : https://www.ft.com/content/f6c47c54-b928-46ee-aa63-fb903e74b2e6
The Problem(s) With China’s Population Drop : https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/17/opinion/china-population-economy.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
LeT's Makki was designated as global terrorist after months of Chinese objection. There's a message: Islamabad can count on its Iron Brother for protection against jihadists.
No specific natural disaster policy is sold in India. It is part of regular fire insurance that covers damage to the property from flooding, cyclone, etc.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/catastrophe-insurance-becomes-more-urgent-after-joshimath-fiscal-transfers-cant-rebuild-lives/1319292/
Founded in 1999 by Ramdas Athawale, now a Union minister, the RPI(A) is today more of a social welfare organisation than political party in Maharashtra.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that his cousin Varun has a different ideology. The statement seems to limit options for the Pilibhit MP, who’s been a vocal Modi govt critic.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/sidelined-by-bjp-shunned-by-family-over-ideology-the-dilemma-of-being-varun-gandhi/1319678/
कांग्रेस नेता राहुल गांधी ने कहा कि उनके चचेरे भाई वरुण की विचारधारा अलग है. राहुल का यह बयान पीलीभीत के सांसद के लिए विकल्पों को सीमित करता नजर आ रहा है, जो मोदी सरकार के मुखर आलोचक रहे हैं.----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/varun-gandhi-congress-rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-bjp/457326/
Questionable definitions of wealth, ironies and skewed calculations – we put Oxfam report invoking French Revolution warnings to the test of numbers, logic & common-sense. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta dissects the data and explains why we need to dig deeper. Watch episode 1,155 of ThePrint 'Cut The Clutter'
The government has merged several public sector banks to improve profitability. But users have not been informed of the complications these mergers have caused.
The two-day exhibition in Delhi is being held in parallel with the party’s national executive meet. Themes include 'vishwa guru Bharat' and 'India as cultural carrier'.
The Auto Expo 2023 returned after three years and a clear departure from the conventional fuel to electric and a new push for Ethanol was evident. In this episode of the Dashboard, autojournalist Kushan Mitra and ThePrint's Anurag Chaubey discuss all that mattered at the annual flagship event.
A harsh reality check for Pakistan from unexpected quarters. A warning it could diminish into a footnote in India’s story. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores this fascinating discourse. Episode 1154 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
Kumar is said to be close to BRS’ K Chandrashekar Rao under whom he has worked since 2014. The Centre last week transferred him to Andhra Pradesh following a court order.
बंगाल में लोगों के बीच नेताजी को लेकर प्रबल भावना है और उनके जैसे धर्मनिरपेक्ष व्यक्ति को चुनने से एक संदेश जाता है. 5 दिवसीय दौरे के दौरान सरसंघचालक मोहन भागवत भी संगठन का जायजा लेंगे.
बंगाल में लोगों के बीच नेताजी को लेकर प्रबल भावना है और उनके जैसे धर्मनिरपेक्ष व्यक्ति को चुनने से एक संदेश जाता है. 5 दिवसीय दौरे के दौरान सरसंघचालक मोहन भागवत भी संगठन का जायजा लेंगे.
‘Wolf warrior’ diplomat Zhao Lijian was removed as the foreign ministry spokesperson and moved to the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs.
पर्यावरणविद अरविंद मिश्रा बताते हैं कि दक्षिणी बिहार में प्रवासी पक्षी सबसे सुरक्षित है, वहीं उत्तरी बिहार के कई इलाकों में इसे व्यापार और शिकार की नज़र से देखा जाता हैं.
RSS चाहे चिर विद्रोही की भूमिका में रहा हो या सत्ता में, वह ‘अब्राहमवादी’ या साफ कहें तो मुस्लिम दुविधा से अभी तक उबर नहीं पाया है. क्या इस मामले में वह प्रगति कर सकता है? हम सरसंघचालक के अगले उद्बोधन या इंटरव्यू का इंतज़ार करेंगे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/despite-being-the-strongest-why-has-rss-become-the-weakest/455495/
The RSS’ new environment — where it is effectively at the the core of the governance, comes with a few caveats. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down this contradiction in his weekly column, National Interest. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/rss-is-strongest-weakest-its-ever-been-pitfalls-of-going-from-rebel-to-core-of-establishment/1313616/----more----Watch Cut the Clutter "RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat leans back & speaks on politics. Muslims, LGBTQ, power & politics" here: https://youtu.be/CdnKux5wzpM
नासिक ग्रेजुएट्स निर्वाचन क्षेत्र के आधिकारिक उम्मीदवार सुधीर ने गुरुवार की समय सीमा से पहले नामांकन दाखिल नहीं किया, उनके बेटे सत्यजीत ने पार्टी की सहमति के बिना निर्दलीय उम्मीदवारी दाखिल की.
After nearly 7 months of losses, Wagner Group is said to be responsible for Russia's uccess in Solerdar. So what's Wagner group - Mercenaries or Putin's private army? Watch episode 1,153 of #CutTheClutter where Shekhar Gupta explains private military company that uses Russian warfare, owned by oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin.
The 22-km Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link is on track to meet December 2023 deadline, officials say. It’s also setting the bar by using technologies that have not been seen before in India.
India, who haven’t won the title since 1975, will look to build on their successes in Tokyo Olympics, CWG, & Asia Cup as they host FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup.
शरद यादव, जिनका गुरुवार को निधन हो गया, जबलपुर से उपचुनाव जीतने के बाद 27 साल की उम्र में पहली बार लोकसभा सांसद बने थे. बाद के वर्षों में जेपी आंदोलन के पूर्व साथियों नीतीश और लालू के साथ उनकी बड़ी असहमति थी.
पार्टी का नेतृत्व करने के बोझ से मुक्त राहुल ने आखिरकार अपने व्यक्तित्व को उभारना शुरू कर दिया है. वह अपनी छवि बदलने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत कर रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhi-bharat-jodo-yatra-congress-party-narendra-modi-government-mallikarjun-khadge/454611/
If there is one Indo-Pacific player with the economic heft and strategic capabilities to truly champion the merging of the two security theatres, it is Japan.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/japan-the-only-country-merging-two-security-theatres-in-europe-and-indo-pacific/1312666/
Freed of the burden of having led the Congress party, Rahul Gandhi has finally let his own personality emerge during the Bharat Jodo Yatra. But, can it guarantee electoral victory? - Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/bharat-jodo-yatra-has-transformed-rahuls-image-but-no-guarantee-of-electoral-victory/1309323/
किसानों ने पुलिस पर प्रदर्शनकारियों के घरों पर धावा बोलने, 'महिलाओं को पीटने' का आरोप लगाया. प्रदर्शनकारी किसान चौसा पावर प्लांट के लिए अधिग्रहित भूमि के उचित मुआवजे की मांग कर रहे हैं.
Ongoing rift between Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi and the DMK-led state government over his speech at the Assembly has put focus on the fights between BJP governors' fights with opposing state goverments. Not just in Tamil Nadu, but in Punjab, West Bengal, Delhi, Kerala, Telangana, Chhattisgarh & Jharkhand. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains this trend and recent tussles in states, in episode 1152 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
Young Mizo Association urges Union govt to consider case of refugees on humanitarian grounds. Kuki-Chins, who share ties with Mizos, are fleeing military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts.
राहुल ने भारत जोड़ो के पंजाब चरण की शुरुआत स्वर्ण मंदिर जाकर की. बीजेपी ने सिखों से यात्रा का बहिष्कार करने को कहा तो वहीं अकालियों ने ऑपरेशन ब्लू स्टार और 1994 के सिख विरोधी दंगों के लिए गांधी से माफी की मांग की.
1st woman to hold the post, A Santhi Kumari takes over at a time the state is readying itself for polls. Her previous postings include principal secretary in CMO & 2-year stint in UNDP.
Downsizing is inspired by the global chorus seeking a ‘lean, mean fighting machine.’ But India is different—socially, geographically, and in combat ethos.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/army-rightsizing-just-a-clever-play-of-words-its-about-choosing-technology-over-soldiers/1309318/
For two decades, India and Pakistan have secretly discussed ways to end the Kashmir conflict. New revelations about a failed bid to bring about a Modi-Imran summit show why peacemaking has proved so difficult.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat leans back & speaks on power & politics, Muslims, LGBTQ. Watch @ShekharGupta decode his message in ep 1151 of #CutTheClutter
What do Irfaan Ali of Guyana & Chan Santokhi of Suriname have in common? Both their ancestors were from India, sent across the seven seas to work on British plantations as indentured labour 150 years ago. So what’s the message that PM Modi wants to send out as they flanked him at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention over the weekend? Watch #GlobalPrint with ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra to know more.
NIA arrested Muhammad Manan Dar in October 2021 over images of security forces & deployments allegedly found on his phone. A Delhi court granted him bail last week.
पिछले साल हरियाणा के मुख्यमंत्री मनोहर लाल खट्टर ने सिरसा के ओढ़न गांव में एक रैली में स्वीकार किया था कि सिरसा और फतेहाबाद जिलों में नशे के कारण 40 मौतें हुई हैं.
Swayam faces poor course completion rates, disillusioned students and many weary teachers. It has not been the shift to online learning that govt was hoping for.
The RSS and BJP will turn India into an Indralok where the elites will enjoy the benefits of global education and Hindi-educated OBCs, Dalits will become its gatekeepers.
NIA ने अक्टूबर 2021 में मुहम्मद मनन डार को कथित तौर पर उनके फोन पर मिली सुरक्षा बलों और उनकी तैनाती की तस्वीरों के चलते गिरफ्तार किया था. दिल्ली की एक अदालत ने पिछले हफ्ते उन्हें जमानत दे दी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/kashmiri-photojournalist-uapa-nia-muhammad-manan-dar-security-force/453708/
देश भर में हजारों यूपीएससी एस्पिरेंट्स के सपनों को कोरोना महामारी ने तोड़ कर रख दिया. कुछ महामारी के कारण एग्जाम नहीं दे पाए, तो कुछ एग्जाम के दौरान ही कोविड पॉजिटिव हो गए.
Joshimath, a precariously located & fragile town in Uttarakhand, has been declared a land subsidence zone. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks the geographic instability, the human cost, glaring infrastructural issues & the need to bow down to nature. Watch episode 1,1150 of 'Cut the Clutter'
पिछले दो दशकों में भारत में उग्रवाद की घातकता में कमी दर्ज की गई है. हालांकि, पाकिस्तान में उत्तर-पश्चिमी सीमाओं पर सक्रिय जिहादियों के कारण यहां खतरा बढ़ गया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/world/threat-of-jihad-in-own-house-pakistan-lost-6-times-more-security-personnel-to-terrorism-than-india/453285/
आंध्र में नायडू-पवन कल्याण की बढ़ती दोस्ती- ‘जगन के खिलाफ एकजुट होकर लड़ाई’ से लेकर चुनावी गठबंधन तक’
This is the 2nd such meeting in the last few months, but both leaders have denied talks of an alliance. The JanaSena Party has been in an alliance with the BJP since early 2020.
It is time for Indian military leaders to realise that their inability to implement an important political mandate is because of inter-Service and intra-Service disagreements.
Last meeting of Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) discussed draft National Education Policy. It hasn’t met since and nor are there known plans for an upcoming meeting.
By parading a White Elephant and draping himself in rubies, Myanmar’s military ruler is seeking to convince his people he’s the successor to the country’s great kings. He hopes to be elected president—but his plan could backfire.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/why-white-elephant-democracy-will-fuel-civil-war-in-myanmar-instability-in-indias-northeast/1304233/
Punjab police have arrested 428 gangsters & busted 111 gangs, but murders and violence continue. Opposition has guns trained on the law & order situation, police struggling.
For India, the growing ubiquity of China-dependent IoT and smart technologies holds ramifications in both critical infrastructure and military domains.
डीजीसीए ने साल 2017 में ही काबू से बाहर हो चुके या हुड़दंग मचाने वाले यात्रियों से निपटने के लिए दिशानिर्देश जारी किए थे. इसके बाद से ऐसे यात्रियों के कुछ ही मामले सामने आए हैं जिन्हें 'नो फ्लाई' लिस्ट में रखा गया है या जिनके बारे में पुलिस को सूचित किया गया है.
भारत में किसान या पशु पालने वाले परिवारों जैसे जाट पाटीदार, अहीर, गुर्जर और अन्य ओबीसी परिवारों के ज्यादा से ज्यादा क्रिकेटर्स दिखने लगे हैं.
India has to begin the transformation now, starting with a conscious hedging of the risk posed by its dependence on Russian military supplies.
इस मौके का फायदा उठाकर भारत को खुद को बदलने की शुरुआत करनी है, जो वह रूसी फौजी सप्लाइ पर निर्भरता से उभरने वाले खतरों को दूर करके कर सकता है.
टीएमसी 2011 से पश्चिम बंगाल में सत्ता में है. 1 जनवरी, 1998 को स्थापित, नंदीग्राम और सिंगुर भूमि अधिग्रहण आंदोलन राज्य के सीपीआई (एम) शासन को खत्म करने में टीएमसी के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ थे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/25-years-of-tmc-what-makes-party-chief-mamata-banerjee-popular-in-bengal/451542/
Ever since President Xi Jinping abruptly lifted all the covid restrictions in China, the number of cases has exploded & the Xi govt is struggling to control the messaging as western nations impose travel restrictions & even WHO speaks up. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta assesses in episode 1149 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read The Wall Street Journal article here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-xi-jinping-reversed-his-zero-covid-policy-in-china-11672853171----more----https://www.wsj.com/articles/beijing-crematoriums-death-surge-points-to-rising-covid-toll-in-china-11671219181----more----https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-covid-19-reversal-sparks-rush-for-medicines-jabs-11670591676----more----https://www.wsj.com/articles/chinas-covid-19-surge-puts-strain-on-medical-workers-11671055080
Language of threats in latest issue of al-Qaeda magazine Ghazwa-e-Hind suggests it was written by jihadist familiar with Indian milieu, according to a senior intelligence officer.
नोटबंदी की बारीकियां, कितनी मेहनत की गई है और कार्यान्वयन के दौरान किए गए पाठ्यक्रम सुधार केवल सरकार को ही पता हैं. इसके बारे में भारतीयों को बताने का समय आ गया है.
What makes Karnataka politics so complex and fascinating as it is first up in BJP’s five key state battles in 2023 — ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta tells in episode 1148 of 'Cut The Clutter' Brought to you by @KiaInd
एयरलाइन बिजनेस से जुड़े लोग हवाई यात्री सभी वर्ग की पहुंच में आने का दोषारोपण तो करते हैं लेकिन एयर इंडिया की घटना से पता चलता है कि बिजनेस क्लास के यात्री भी बुरा व्यवहार कर सकते हैं.
The rules mandate extra safeguards and KYC procedures to be followed by gaming intermediaries, but jurisdictional issues and concerns over definitions need to be addressed.
सर्वे के मुताबिक, क्विक डिलिवरी ऐप्स को बाजार मुकाबले में बने रहने के लिए अपने बिजनेस मॉडल को बदलने की जरूरत पड़ सकती है. 61 फीसदी ऑनलाइन ग्राहक अपने किराने के सामान के लिए 3 से 24 घंटे इंतजार करने को तैयार हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/quick-delivery-service-big-basket-e-commerce-online-shopping-fast-delivery-amazon/450770/
People within the airline business blame democratisation of air travel but the Air India incident shows that even business class passengers can behave badly.
By Chinese design or by default, our strategy has now been reduced to tactical engagements by the militaries.
‘सर्वजन सुखाए, सर्वजन हिताए’- राम जन्मभूमि के मुख्य पुजारी ने भारत जोड़ो यात्रा की क्यों की तारीफ
Think tank Crisis Group outlines the 10 conflicts to watch in 2023 why Pakistan is included. Also, the opening spaces for non-western ‘middle powers’ especially India. Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta assesses the array of conflicts – from Russia-Ukraine to Pakistan. Watch episode 1147 of #CutTheClutter Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Crisis Group’s report here: https://www.crisisgroup.org/global/10-conflicts-watch-2023----more----Watch Azerbaijan & Armenia Blood Feud CTC here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4j2MP29ns----more----Watch Azerbaijan & Armenia At war again CTC here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WjZa8f-Kj8----more----Watch Yemen War & UAE drone strikes CTC here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WYO3ZHu4gI4
Following SC order, Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat convened meeting of Punjab & Haryana CMs to resolve the issue. Haryana completed its portion of the project by June 1980.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/whats-sutlej-yamuna-link-dispute-why-its-had-punjab-haryana-at-loggerheads-for-decades/1295711/
लगभग 8 साल पहले उसके पिता की मृत्यु हो गई थी. उसके बाद अंजली अपने परिवार की एकमात्र कमाने वाली सदस्य थी. शुरू में एक सैलून में काम किया, नौकरी छूटने के बाद शादी और इवेंट्स में काम करने लगी.
Chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi since before Babri demolition, mahant Satyendra Das said Congress invited him to meet Gandhi. Added Bharat Jodo Yatra unrelated to Ram temple issue.
China's foreign policy will now revolve mainly around two key people. And one of them, as director of Central Foreign Affairs Commission, will report directly to Xi Jinping.
Look who’s talking zero tolerance for terror and right to strike neighbours harbouring terrorists as Pakistan reels under multiple TTP and Baloch attacks. Shekhar Gupta unravels the tale of the home grown Taliban and what snakes in the backyard mean for Pakistan in episode 1146 of #CutTheClutter Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Pakistan's annual security report-2022 here: https://crss.pk/annual-security-report-2022/----more----Watch Pakistan seeks another truce with one Taliban with help from the other here: https://youtu.be/Kwloaiqo66s----more----Read more here: https://www.rferl.org/a/pakistan-taliban-ttp-cease-fire-attacks-analysis/32202135.html----more----https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2022/12/26/captain-muhammad-fahad-khan-laid-to-rest-in-rawalpindi/
कांग्रेस ने जब चीन के मुद्दे को लेकर सरकार पर हमला बोला तो प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ने अपने वरिष्ठ मंत्रियों से कहा कि वे मीडिया को अपने मंत्रालय से इतर विषयों पर ब्रीफ़ करें.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/congress-narendra-modi-g20-bjp-bharat-jodo-yatra/449590/
Section 26(2) of Reserve Bank of India Act allows central govt to declare any series of bank notes of any denomination illegal tender after a recommendation from central board of RBI.
India's attractiveness as an investment destination is not based on its low tax rates. Give the super-rich basic amenities in return for the higher tax and they'll stay and pay.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/standard-deviation/tax-indias-corporates-and-super-rich-more-they-can-and-will-take-it/1294741/
सिर्फ़ सनी देओल संसद से ग़ैर हाज़िर नहीं है बल्कि उनकी गुरुदासपुर की जनता भी सनी देओल को साढ़े तीन सालों से ढूंढ रही है. विरोधी दलों के नेता कहते हैं कि सांसद बनने के बाद साढ़े तीन सालों में अंतिम बार कोविड के दौरान 2020 में सनी देओल को अपने क्षेत्र में देखा गया था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sunny-deol-bhartiya-janta-party-hema-malini-bollywood-actor-lok-sabha/449332/
Nitish Kumar faced backlash over remarks in aftermath of Chhapra hooch tragedy. Pressure is also mounting from ally RJD for the JD(U) chief to make way for Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/why-bihar-cm-nitishs-latest-yatra-has-bjp-scoffing-jdu-weary-whole-show-is-staged/1294120/
For more than a century, inter-faith relationships in India have been a fraught issue. The Shraddha Walkar and Tunisha Sharma cases have fuelled calls to police “Love Jihad” — but the real issue is empowering women at danger from violence, not curtailing their choices. Watch ThePrint #SecurityCode with Praveen Swami.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Read Praveen Swami's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-police-need-to-stop-policing-womens-choices/1290268/
In December, a Mathura court said a survey should be carried out on Shahi Eidgah mosque, responding to a petition claiming it had been built on the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple. Ahead of elections in Karnataka, why this can be a hot button issue. Watch episode 1145 of #CutTheClutter with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, as he dives into the history & why it can dominate the political discourse. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Frontline article here: https://frontline.thehindu.com/cover-story/temple-desecration-in-pre-modern-india/article30255557.ece----more----https://frontline.thehindu.com/the-nation/article30253020.ece
मृत्यु के बाद मूसेवाला वही बन गए हैं जो यूनाइटेड किंगडम के लिए डेथ के बाद राजकुमारी डायना बन गईं थीं. उन्हें सेलिब्रिटी के रूप में नहीं एक हीरो की तरह देखा जा रहा है.
Narendra Modi is a decisive PM but numerous instances of indecision and vacillations threaten to blight that image - Watch ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect with D.K. Singh
Rahul's beard during Bharat Jodo Yatra has become an interesting aside, generating interest on social media, and from parties on what would otherwise have been a non-issue.
Political observers say it’s a mix of a careful narrative built around Patnaik and the welfare politics that has made him click with the masses despite over 22 years at the helm.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/25-years-of-bjd-what-makes-the-party-its-president-odisha-cm-naveen-patnaik-click/1292677/
While Indians rely on Western media for information and insights about China, Chinese social media users rely on Russian state media to learn about developments in India.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/what-dominates-chinese-chatter-on-india-economy-cheaper-medicine/1290617/
पूर्व नौकरशाहों का मानना है कि डीएस मिश्रा का कार्यकाल ‘असामान्य ढंग से लंबा’ होना मोदी सरकार के प्रति योगी सरकार के दृष्टिकोण में बदलाव का संकेत देता है. यह सब ऐसे समय हुआ है जब यूपी एक महत्वपूर्ण दौर से गुजर रहा है.
केवी के कुल टीचिंग स्टाफ में संविदा शिक्षकों की संख्या 20% है, लेकिन स्थायी शिक्षकों को मिलने वाला वेतन डेढ़ से चार गुना तक अधिक है. यही वजह है देश के केवी स्कूलों में पढ़ाने वाले संविदा शिक्षक नाखुश हैं.
The biggest news media story of the year gone by is Prannoy and Radhika Roy walking away from NDTV as the new owner, the Adani Group, walked in. In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in- Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about Roys' dignified parting note -- which is a fine insight into how they’ve approached their journalism. In the highly-strung world of news television, their calm is a rarity. Brought to you by @KiaInd ---------------------------------------------------------------------Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/prannoy-and-radhika-roy-and-the-world-of-news-this-week-on/1290593/
न्यूज़रूम की गरिमा बनाए रखने, तथ्यों के प्रति सम्मान बरतने और खबर को उसकी मूल अहमियत से ज्यादा न उछालने में कामयाबी से बड़ा संतोषप्रद शायद ही कुछ हो सकता है. इसी संतोष के साथ रॉय दंपती एनडीटीवी को नये हाथों में सौंपकर इससे विदाई ले सकता है
With 241 episodes in 2022, 'Cut the Clutter' explored everything — from Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Sri Lanka's economic crisis to Charles Sobhraj's release.
In the last episode for this year, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta notes how Putin wrested the top spot from our domestic politics. Watch episode 1144 of ‘Cut The Clutter’, where Shekhar Gupta looks at the 10 most-watched episodes of 2022.
सितंबर में कन्याकुमारी से इस यात्रा की शुरुआत कांग्रेस के एक कार्यक्रम के तौर पर हुई थी. लेकिन उत्तर भारत में प्रवेश के साथ ही प्रतिद्वंद्वी राजनीतिक दल इसे व्यापक-विपक्ष का रंग देने की एक कोशिश मानने लगे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bharat-jodo-yatra-rahul-gandhi-bjp-kamal-hasan-tmc/447921/
The yatra began in Kanyakumari as a Congress programme in September. But as it enters north India, rival political parties see it as an attempt to give it a pan-opposition colour.
India was a top target for cyberattacks in 2022, shows study by web security firm Indusface. As govt tries to address policy vacuum, companies likely to spend more on cybersecurity.
Affected colleges include Ramanujan College & Rajdhani College. According to DU Registrar Vikas Gupta, these funds are directly released by UGC and university has no say in matter.
कर्नाटक के बेलगावी और उसके सीमावर्ती गांवों का हाइब्रिड कल्चर एक हज़ार वर्षों से ज्यादा पुराना है.
Old demons of Indian cricket returned & made 2022 its worst year in 10. India made no ICC or Asia Cup final, lost all Tests away from the Subcontinent, batting at the top was in steep decline, captain often unfit & not available, and selection committee sacked. @ShekharGupta takes you through the year in cricket in episode 1145 of #CutTheClutter
Supreme Court had ruled that the managing director and chair of a private bank are 'public servants' under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
In its report before Parliament, a standing panel highlighted Railways’ declining internal revenue. Railway Ministry says rising staff and pension costs, and pandemic to blame.
सरकारी आंकड़े दर्शाते हैं कि 2019 की समान अवधि की तुलना में 2022 की पहली छमाही में भारत की जीडीपी 5.6% अधिक रही है, लेकिन सभी क्षेत्रों में बराबर से वृद्धि होती नहीं दिख रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/agriculture-indian-economy-covid-gdp-manufacturing-sector/447397/
Many ministries have lagged for decades in sending records to National Archives of India, according to its director-general Chandan Sinha. The losers are scholars and public alike.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/wars-to-green-revolution-to-emergency-national-archives-are-full-of-gaping-holes/1286843/
Even though the Jaish-e-Mohammed threat appears to have been stamped out inside Kashmir, the organisation retains its skeletal framework – infrastructure, capabilities, and reach. Ashiq Ahmed Nengroo's killing is just a piece in the ever-expansive Jaish-e-Mohammed puzzle. Praveen Swami unravels the big picture in ThePrint #SecurityCode
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/killing-of-pulwama-fugitive-ashiq-nengroo-no-closure-jaish-e-mohammad-story-far-from-over/1287539/
From Brazil to the US to UK, this was the year mass democracies shifted the playbook of politics. India could be next in line to do that.
अक्टूबर में, महिला के भाई ने एफआईआर दर्ज की और दावा किया कि उसकी बहन के साथ गैंगरेप किया गया. जांच के बाद जब पुलिस को पता चला कि महिला और उसके प्रेमी ने संपत्ति हासिल करने के लिए ये सब नाटक रचा था तो मामले को खारिज कर दिया गया.
सपा सूत्रों के अनुसार पार्टी नेतृत्व मानता है कि बड़ी पार्टियों के साथ गठबंधन करने से उन्हें कोई फायदा नहीं हुआ जबकि बड़े दलों को सपा के सपोर्ट बेस से काफी फायदा मिला.
Xi Jinping is most likely to juggle complex issues like delivering relative economic growth without compromising on ‘core interests’ throughout 2023.
पीआरएस लेजिस्लेटिव रिसर्च के एक विश्लेषण से पता चलता है कि दशकों से बहस और संसदीय बैठकें लगातार घटती जा रही हैं और तमाम विधेयकों पर भी कम ही नुक्ताचीनी होती है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/59-short-discussions-under-vajpayee-6-in-modi-2-0-crunching-numbers-on-parliament-debates/446808/
Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration has roped in experts from World Bank, IMF SARTTAC & revamped study module for IAS trainees to change bureaucratic system.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/ias-training-is-getting-an-upgrade-under-modi-global-experts-nationalism-corporate-touch/1284312/
The engineering student was stabbed near his home in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj in 2011. Police closed the case in 2018 after an extensive probe, but family says they'll ‘never have closure’.
कांग्रेस नेता सुदीप बर्मन का कहना है कि कांग्रेस, वामदल और मोथा की तरफ से भाजपा विरोधी ‘धर्मनिरपेक्ष’ गठबंधन की संभावनाएं तलाशी जा रही हैं. लेकिन पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री माणिक सरकार के लिए इस तरह का कोई सार्वजनिक बयान देना ‘जल्दबाजी’ होगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/tripura-assembly-election-2023-bjp-congress-tmc-cpim/446703/
As G20 chair, India's 'diplomatic sweet spot' has become more pronounced, say experts, but some sceptical about how much New Delhi can help implement 'crux' of Zelenskyy's peace formula.
कर्नाटक की 7 करोड़ आबादी में 50 लाख मूल निवासी मराठी भाषी हैं. लेकिन सीमा विवाद को सिर्फ ‘भाषा’ से जोड़कर इस बहस को बेहद संकुचित कर दिया गया है. इसके साथ और भी कई मुश्किलें एवं मसले जुड़े हैं.
Native Marathi speakers account for 50 lakh of Karnataka's 7 cr population, and though the border dispute has been compressed into a debate on language, it has several complex layers.
Report submitted to Delhi HC shows over 16,500 cases with claim value of about Rs 498 lakh cr are pending in 3 Debts Recovery Tribunals. HC asks finance ministry to consider report.
Prachanda does a Thackeray & Nitish rolled into one to become Nepal PM as India frets and China smiles — for now.
Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decode Nepal's politics in episode 1141 of 'Cut The Clutter'
Curious politics and economics as the Modi government dumps own free-grain scheme, makes UPA’s free — watch episode 1140 of ThePrint 'Cut The Clutter' with Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta.
दिप्रिंट को मिली जानकारी के मुताबिक, राज्यसभा में भाजपा नेता सुशील कुमार मोदी की अध्यक्षता वाली कार्मिक मामलों की स्थायी संसदीय समिति ने न्यायिक नियुक्तियों में एससी, एसटी और ओबीसी को पर्याप्त प्रतिनिधित्व न मिलने पर चर्चा की है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/judiciary-parliamentary-standing-committee-government-retirement-age-high-court-judges/445342/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, former head of India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW, AS Dulat, tells ThePrint Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra why Kashmiris have learnt to take the revocation of Article 370 in their stride and why Farooq Abdullah remains Kashmir’s tallest leader
उनकी पार्टी के नेता सत्ता चाहते हैं, जिसे राहुल जहर बता चुके हैं लेकिन अगर उन्होंने अपना विचार बदल लिया है तो उनकी पार्टी को यह नहीं मालूम. अगर राहुल प्रत्यक्ष सत्ता नहीं चाहते, तो यह उन्हें साफ कहना होगा और वे अपनी पार्टी से यह मांग नहीं कर सकते----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/to-add-the-congress-rahul-should-decide-whether-he-really-considers-power-to-be-poison/445035/
As Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, enters Delhi after 107 days, @ShekharGupta in this episode of ThePrint #NationalInterest, uses the three-questions rule to try and decipher what Rahul Gandhi wants? Does he, like his party comrades, want power? which he once described contemptuously as poison. Or does he want to be a new moral force? Non-electoral but at the same time not apolitical? Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read this week's NationalInterest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/to-jodo-congress-rahul-gandhi-needs-to-pick-his-poison-power-or-philosophy/1279467/----more----Read 26 April, 2013 NationalInterest here:https://theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhi-made-3-big-mistakes-in-politics-and-didnt-learn-much-from-them/257878/
Making art in itself is a political act —Grammy nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/features/making-art-is-a-hugely-political-act-in-itself-sitarist-anoushka-shankar/1278530/
राज्यों के विधेयक देर-सबेर केंद्र सरकार के पास पहुंचेंगे. बीजेपी के राष्ट्रीय नेतृत्व को ये फैसला करना होगा कि SC, ST, OBC आरक्षण की सीमा 50 प्रतिशत से ज्यादा करने पर उसका पक्ष क्या होगा.
Japan’s 1st-ever National Security Strategy has eye on China, doubles military budget, dumps Yoshida Doctrine and seeks counter-strike capability — ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta tells you more about it in episode 1139 of ‘Cut The Clutter’ Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Japan’s 1st-ever National Security Strategy document here: https://www.mod.go.jp/en/publ/w_paper/wp2022/DOJ2022_EN_Full_02.pdf----more----https://www.cas.go.jp/jp/siryou/221216anzenhoshou/nss-e.pdf----more----https://www.army-technology.com/features/japan-as-the-third-global-military-power/----more----https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/12/20/new-japanese-strategy-to-up-defense-spending-counterstrike-purchases/
Decision to bar women from universities was taken by ministry of higher education led by hardline cleric. Even stepping out is becoming increasingly unsafe, a student tells ThePrint.
पंजाब के उद्योगपतियों ने ‘ईज ऑफ डूइंग बिजनेस’ का हवाला देते हुए यूपी में कम से कम 5 लाख करोड़ रुपये के निवेश का वादा किया है. विपक्षी दल अब पंजाब की आप सरकार पर निशाना साध रहे हैं.
It will be electorally disastrous for the BJP to say that it will not allow SC, ST, OBC to get more reservation, especially in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.
नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन के स्टेशन मैनेजर राकेश शर्मा 2006 से ट्रेन में छूटे या भूले सामान को अपनी टीम के साथ मिलकर यात्रियों तक पहुंचा रहे हैं. अब तक 600 से ज्यादा सामान उनके मालिकों तक पहुंचाया गया है.
Pregnant woman & unborn child died at Mansa Civil Hospital on 12 Dec. Panel said gynac on duty could’ve reached earlier given that she was informed of woman's serious condition.
अपने नाना जुल्फिकार अली भुट्टो की तरह बिलावल भी सियासी सीढ़ियां चढ़ने के लिए राष्ट्रवाद पर दांव लगा रहे हैं और सैन्य जनरलों का भरोसा जीतने की कोशिशों में जुटे हैं. उनकी इस रणनीति से मुल्क पर सेना की पकड़ और मजबूत ही होगी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bilawal-bhutto-pakistani-army-zulfikar-ali-bhutto-united-nations-1971war/443837/
As French-Indian-Vietnamese serial killer, the 'serpent' Charles Sobhraj is to be freed by the Nepal Supreme Court, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the fascinating life and also his coverage of Sobhraj's 1986 escape from Tihar jail. Episode 1138 of ‘Cut the Clutter’ Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's India Today article from 1986 here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/crime-stories/story/19860415-charles-sobhrajs-escape-from-tihar-jail-sets-off-one-of-the-biggest-manhunts-in-india-800781-1986-04-14
विदेश मंत्री एस. जयशंकर ने सोमवार को लोकसभा को बताया कि नाविकों को कानूनी और काउंसलर समर्थन मिल रहा है. परिवारों ने इस बयान का स्वागत करने के साथ ही सरकार से इस दिशा में कार्यवाही तेज करने को कहा है.
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s anti-Modi speech wasn’t aimed across at the border, but at his alliance partner, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Sharif angered the army by building a close relationship with Modi. Like his grandfather Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari hopes he can harness anti-India nationalism to win favour with the army—but it could end badly.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/bilawal-bhutto-zardari-wants-to-be-the-reliable-anti-india-patriot-pakistan-army-needs/1274125/
भारत अब जी-20 अध्यक्ष के तौर पर दुनिया की सबसे सशक्त अर्थव्यवस्थाओं के नेतृत्व की तैयारी तो कर रहा है लेकिन पड़ोसी देश पाकिस्तान की बचकानी हरकतों को नजरअंदाज करना अभी तक नहीं सीख पाया है.
With NPAs & write offs, how deep is the crisis in Indian banks. Is it gettin* worse or better? Modi Govt places data in parliament and ThePrint Editor-in-Chief @ShekharGupta unpacks it. Episode 1137 of #CutTheClutter. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Bhagwat Karad's reply in Lok Sabha, includes the list of 50 'wilful defaulters' here: https://pqals.nic.in/annex/1710/AU1902.pdf
After internal report flagged Bengal unit's poor organisational preparedness, BJP high command has emphasised need for work on the ground, it is learnt.
BJP's long-term strategy has been to subsume ‘backward castes’ into the larger 'Hindu’ political identity.
हैदराबाद का इंडियन स्कूल ऑफ बिजनेस 'कलेक्टिव फिलांथ्रोपी' के जरिए स्थापित पहला उच्च शिक्षा संस्थान था. बाद में, इसी तर्ज पर सोनीपत में अशोका, श्रीसिटी में क्रीया और मोहाली में प्लाक्षा यूनिवर्सिटी बनाई गईं हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/education/ashoka-univerity-philanthropy-krea-university-ugc-higher-education/443245/
अब एक नई बहस शुरू हो गई है कि किसी जिले में तैनात आईएएस अधिकारी की जिम्मेदारियां स्पष्ट तौर पर बताने के लिए आखिर उसका पदनाम क्या होना चाहिए. वैसे नाम में क्या रखा है? जाहिर तौर पर, औपनिवेशिक मानसिकता से बाहर आने की कोशिश...
Five-year data, spanning 2017-2021, released by Union home ministry in Lok Sabha last week reveal abysmal conviction rates and high pendency in cybercrime cases.
Almost 3 years after the 1st confirmed Covid case in Wuhan, China is tackling a Covid crisis like never before. A new Omicron variant BF.7 is spreading fast with number of cases rising rapidly. Epidomiologists say 800 million people in the country could be infected with the virus over the next few months. Is Xi's zero-covid policy wreaking havoc in the country now and 'vaccine nationalism' combined with the low efficacy of Chinese vaccines, key contributing factors? Watch Episode 1136 of ThePrint #CutTheClutter where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the virus' latest resurgence. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Watch IHME Director Christopher Murray's video here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=LdW6zSQJVTI&feature=share----more----Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/11/economists-hail-end-to-zero-covid-in-china-but-huge-human-toll-is-feared----more----https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/12/18/china-covid-model-deaths/----more----https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/20/china-rushes-to-boost-intensive-care-beds-doctors-and-stocks-of-medicine-as-covid-surges----more----https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/19/world/asia/china-zero-covid-xi-jinping.html----more----https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/12/15/1143002538/china-appears-to-be-facing-what-could-be-the-world-s-largest-coronavirus-outbrea----more----https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-63944861
मोदी सरकार को यह सुनिश्चित करना होगा कि 2024 का लोकसभा चुनाव उसे यूपीए-2 की तरह राजकोषीय मामले में सारी समझ को ताक पर रख देने को बाध्य न कर दे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/upa-2-modi-government-bjp-oil-prices-narendra-modi-manmohan-singh-indian-currancy/442851/
महाराष्ट्र सरकार भाषा के संरक्षण के उद्देश्य के साथ महाराष्ट्र-कर्नाटक सीमावर्ती क्षेत्रों में संगोष्ठी और प्रदर्शनियों जैसे प्रोजेक्ट के लिए संगठनों को 10 लाख रुपये तक का अनुदान देगी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/karnataka-border-row-eknath-shinde-maharashtra/442770/
Bilawal Zardari ought to be mindful of retaining some political space for himself as a politician and not entirely follow the establishment’s perspective.
Faced with growing jihadist violence by the resurgent Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, Islamabad's strategic establishment is hoping to rally support by pointing the finger at reliable scapegoat India.
As Bharat Jodo Yatra completes 100 days, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains why it has remained a non-starter.
The recent clash between the soldiers of India and China in Yangtse, Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang sector makes one look back at Chinese intrusion in Sumdorong Chu in 1987. Sumdorong Chu was a military standoff that took place between India and China in the Sumdorong Chu Valley bordering the Tawang district. In episode 1135 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about how India's defences occupied other heights in the Tawang region in response to Chinese intrusion. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Watch India-China clash in Tawang explains by Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip: https://youtu.be/MXXG7oWy3t8
बिहार में लगभग 15.8% युवा पुरुष और बमुश्किल 0.4% महिलाएं शराब का सेवन करती हैं, डेटा दर्शाता है कि कम से कम 65 लाख पुरुषों के घटिया शराब के सेवन से अपनी जान जोखिम में डालने का खतरा है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bihar-nitish-kumar-alcohol-prohibition-liquor-ban/442426/
Last week, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin inducted his son Udhayanidhi into his cabinet. Political experts believe this is a relatively new trend that will lead to 'decay' in politics.
The hurdles police & probe agencies face include victims not registering complaints or unwilling to record a statement, and the accused, who often deal in Bitcoins & change offices.
Right-minded reforms in healthcare are in place, but India should not end up in a situation where the surgery is successful but the patient is dead.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-to-innovate-in-filling-vacant-hospital-posts-building-new-aiims-alone-wont-cut-it/1270373/
ऐसी फाइलें पाकिस्तान के सत्ताधारियों के लिए राष्ट्रवादियों की ओर से कुछ तालियां तो बजवा सकती हैं लेकिन यह वह उपाय नहीं है जो पाकिस्तान को उन बारूदी सुरंगों से निजात दिला दे जिन्हें उसने खुद अपने लिए बिछा दिया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/pakistan-can-not-fight-with-real-enemy-taliban-it-is-politically-beneficial-to-target-india/442101/
दिल्ली पुलिस के सूत्रों का कहना है कि हत्या के मामलों को सुलझाने के लिए अहम सुराग आमतौर पर शव की पहचान के बाद ही मिलते हैं. मगर कुछ अपवादों को छोड़ दें, तो अधिकांश अज्ञात शव एक रहस्य ही बने रहते हैं.
चीन की किसी कार्रवाई, उसके बाद तनाव कम करने के उसके तरीके, किसी से यह संकेत नहीं मिलता कि वह जमीन कब्जा करने के फेर में है. दरअसल वह जिस जमीन कर कब्जा करना चाहता है वह है हमारे सोच की जमीन
Russia-Ukraine war has lasted around 10 months, and the Russians are now using drones called Orlan-10. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explore three major developments in the conflict, from what Ukrainian Armed Forces chief has to say & Russia's use of drones to how US tech powers those, in episode 1134 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
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The Economist article : https://archive.is/20221216050025/https://www.economist.com/zaluzhny-transcript#selection-593.0-593.73 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reuters article : https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/global-supply-trail-that-leads-russias-killer-drones-2022-12-15/
According to Department of Personnel and Training orders, only 33 of 73 appointments made by govt in the past 4 weeks were of IAS officers, which means 55% were of non-IAS officers.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/how-modi-govt-is-training-non-ias-officers-for-top-posts-to-tackle-cadre-crunch/1266777/
Days after over 25 people died of drinking spurious liquor in Saran's Chhapra, patients, family say 2016 prohibition law has had little effect. Nitish Kumar, BJP exchange barbs.----more----
https://theprint.in/india/wheres-the-ban-men-still-get-liquor-illegally-and-die-anger-over-bihar-hooch-tragedy/1267500/
शाहीन बाग आंदोलन ने महिलाओं को सीएए के खिलाफ आवाज दी लेकिन वे इतने पर ही नहीं रुकी, वो अब हर चीज पर सवाल खड़े कर रही हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/women-of-shaheen-bagh-have-kept-the-movement-alive-despite-it-being-over/440897/
AAP is experimenting with Hindutva but without a BJP-like legacy. It has forgotten its USP.
चरमपंथी तत्वों के फिर उभरने के संकेतों के बीच पंजाब की उल्लासपूर्ण भावना कहीं गुम होती जा रही है, जो गंभीर चिंता का विषय है.
नाजिया इलाही खान द्वारा दायर जनहित याचिका में आरोप लगाया गया था कि यह शो, शब्दों और दृश्यों (विज़िबल रेप्रेज़ेंटेशन) के माध्यम से जातिवाद, कामुकता और अश्लीलता को बढ़ावा दे रहा है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/calcutta-high-court-dismisses-bjp-leaders-pil-over-coffee-with-karan-says-way-to-gain-publicity/440791/
Indian states have whopping debts, with high fiscal deficits. From 31.7% to 21.7% back to 31.2%, most of the Indian states are back to square one. Shekhar Gupta decodes the data on Indian states' profligacy, deficits approaching bankruptcy & a GST-linked problem, in episode 1133 of ThePrint #cuttheclutter
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PRS report: https://prsindia.org/files/parliament/discussion_papers/Discussion_Paper_State_Finances.pdf
Cut The Clutter EP 1035 : https://youtu.be/Wja9qrpTpMo
After every diplomatic engagement with India, China seems to read the tea leaves far better than New Delhi does.
शिवसेना (यूबीटी) द्वारा आयोजित दशहरा कार्यक्रम और पार्टी की 'महाप्रबोधन यात्रा' के दौरान अपने जन जुड़ाव के साथ, पार्टी की उपनेता को शिवसेना के पारंपरिक जुझारूपन को वापस लाने वाली शख्स के रूप में देखा जाता है.
SC told Tamil Nadu's school education department they can recover the amount from the officers responsible for protracting the litigation and sanctioning such ‘frivolous’ petitions.
If by spending hundreds of crores of public money on advertising, political leaders could guarantee their own popularity, then they would never lose elections.
The report, received Wednesday evening, confirmed that the mortal remains recovered from several locations in Delhi, are that of Shraddha, sources said.
एलएसी पर टकराव के कारण स्थिति बेकाबू न होने पाए, इसके लिए भारत को 1962 में उठाए गलत कदमों की पुनरावृत्ति से बचना होगा. बहुत ध्यान से यह तय करना होगा कि कौन-सी लाइन लेनी है और उनका बचाव कैसे करना है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/indian-army-pla-india-china-conflict-lac-arunachal-pradesh/440492/
How Modi govt is moving politics from giveaways to infra. Also 10 stalled mega projects from UPA era it’s completing — ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta unpacks in episode 1132 of ‘Cut The Clutter’
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महाराष्ट्र राज्य सड़क विकास निगम ने 3 लाख करोड़ रुपये के कुल निवेश का अनुमान लगाया है. इन परियोजनाओं में नागपुर-गोवा हाईवे या शक्तिपीठ एक्सप्रेसवे सबसे लंबा होगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/hindu-balasaheb-thackeray-maharashtra-samruddhi-mahamarg-nagpur-and-mumbai/439987/
संदीप पाठक को मंगलवार को AAP का राष्ट्रीय महासचिव नियुक्त किया गया था, यह पद सिर्फ उन्हीं के लिए बनाया गया था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/iit-professor-then-leader-and-mp-sandeep-pathak-who-wrote-the-story-of-aaps-victory-in-punjab-and-delhi/440171/
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation pegs total investment at Rs 3 lakh crore. Longest among these projects is Nagpur-Goa highway, or Shaktipeeth expressway.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/10-highways-3000-km-maharashtras-grand-plan-to-connect-almost-every-district-in-next-5-yrs/1263870/
Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao is in Delhi for two-day yagna that will conclude with official launch of the office of his renamed party, Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
To avoid unsustainable confrontation along the LAC, India will have to avoid the missteps made in 1962—carefully judging just what lines to hold and how to defend them.
News about the skirmish began to spread on Chinese social media immediately after the Indian media first reported it.
मोदी सरकार ने रक्षा खर्च घटाने के उद्देश्य के साथ जून में अग्निपथ योजना शुरू की थी. लोकनीति, सीएसडीएस-द हिंदू की तरफ से किए गए सर्वेक्षण से पता चलता है कि हिमाचल में हर दो में से एक मतदाता इसके खिलाफ था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/agnipath-bjp-government-congress-himachal-pradesh-hp-polls/439952/
टीएमसी के राजनीतिक वर्चस्व और केएमसी पार्षदों के अपनी जिम्मेदारी निभाने के बीच की कड़ी को समझने के लिए हमने सितंबर 2021 से मार्च 2022 के बीच कोलकाता के 20 वार्डों का सर्वेक्षण किया.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/aap-kmc-mcd-elections-tmc-delhi-kolkata/438930/
The military, tactical and political meaning of Tawang clash. In episode 1131 of 'Cut The Clutter', ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the clashes that took place between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh on 9 December.
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Cut The Clutter EP 518: https://youtu.be/41QYPueh6-w
Cut The Clutter EP 664 : https://youtu.be/hPPhTSdWa8U
BJP became world’s largest party in 2019, claiming to have 18 crore members—64 per cent more than 2015. Election result data doesn’t reflect those numbers.
Reforms are the children of the government in power. PMO should nudge the defence ministry and hold the defence minister accountable.
Constable Shalini Chauhan, 25, posed as a student at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College for 2 months to identify perpetrators & victims. Eleven arrests have been made.
लोकसभा में बयान देते हुए रक्षा मंत्री ने कहा, 'चीनी पक्ष को इस तरह के एक्शन के लिए मना किया गया और सीमा पर शांति बनाए रखने के लिए कहा गया है. इस मुद्दे को चीनी पक्ष के साथ कूटनीतिक स्तर पर भी उठाया गया है.'
भाजपा अपनी सदस्य संख्या 18 करोड़ पर पहुंचने के दावे के साथ 2019 में दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी पार्टी बन गई थी, जो 2015 की तुलना में 64 फीसदी अधिक है. हालांकि, चुनाव नतीजों का डेटा इन आंकड़ों के अनुरूप नहीं लगता है.
ThePrint सुप्रभात में डीके सिंह @dksingh73 का लेख :मेंबरशिप बनी पहेली—BJP ने 7 करोड़ ‘नए सदस्य’ जोड़े लेकिन चुनाव में वोटिंग से ऐसा नजर क्यों नहीं आता
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Even as PM Modi attacks freebie culture in politics, his government is estimated to run up the second highest subsidy bill in India's history, after the highest in 2020-21 also under him. Whose giveaways are revdis, and whose vitamin pills? Shekhar Gupta decodes the data in episode 1130 of #cuttheclutter
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Article by Harish Damodaran : https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/how-high-the-centres-subsidy-bill-could-go-this-year-8318677/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's full speech: https://youtu.be/k3LZNRcSaYk
हाल के वर्षों में, विधानसभा चुनावों से पहले ईंधन की कीमतों को कईं हफ्तों तक स्थिर रखा गया था, लेकिन इसके बाद इनमें जल्द ही बदलाव कर दिया गया. हालांकि, अभी यह तय नहीं है कि इनकी कीमतें तय कौन कर रहा है.
Arguing modern Germany is in fact a corporate conspiracy, Reichsbürger members have refused to pay taxes, and even set up faux-nations of their own.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/reichsburger-movement-wont-overthrow-german-state-but-its-a-sign-democracies-cant-ignore/1259289/
Unless the govt untangles the predominance of security and conducts a meaningful assessment of connectivity, projects are likely to remain an artifact than an aid.
PLA has already made villages along Arunachal. Making border accessible to civilians & having presence across LAC are essential to stake claim to territories, say defence sources.
पिछले साल नवंबर में पूर्वोत्तर राज्य में 12 कांग्रेस विधायकों के उनकी पार्टी में शामिल होने के बाद टीएमसी प्रमुख की यह पहली तीन दिवसीय यात्रा है. उधर बीजेपी का कहना है कि उनकी प्रतिद्वंद्वी पार्टी राज्य के चुनावों में ज्यादा आगे नहीं बढ़ पाएगी.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mamata-banerjee-meghalaya-polls-mukul-sangma-tmc-west-bengal-bjp/438887/
हिमाचल प्रदेश में मोदी का चेहरा नहीं चला और राष्ट्रवाद-हिंदुत्ववाद भी मुद्दे नहीं बन पाए इसलिए वह एक सामान्य चुनाव बन गया, वहां 2014 से ऐसा ही चल रहा है
What are the real takeaways from Gujarat & Himachal Pradesh Assembly Elections, and Delhi MCD polls? Is the Congress playing a wise strategic game & why the AAP will remain a major problem for the Congress but it is no more than a noisy nuisance for the BJP. Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/aap-is-a-major-problem-for-congress-but-it-is-just-a-noisy-nuisance-for-bjp/1255528/
बीजेपी ने गुरुवार को हिमाचल विधानसभा की 68 में से 25 सीटों पर जीत हासिल की, जबकि कांग्रेस को 40 सीटें मिलीं. भले ही बीजेपी उन 6 सीटों पर जीत हासिल कर लेती, जहां बागियों ने बीजेपी के वोट काटे, फिर भी पार्टी के पास सिर्फ 31 सीटें ही होतीं.
Taliban carry out the first public execution and death for hijab protester in Iran even as the Ayatollahs abolish morality police — ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores the latest developments in episode 1129 of 'Cut The Clutter'. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read The Economist article here: https://archive.is/20221205231307/https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2022/12/05/life-under-the-taliban-has-hit-rock-bottom----more----Read The New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/04/world/middleeast/iran-morality-police.html
AAP’s absence could have helped Congress — which won in 17 seats — secure 33 more and might have brought BJP’s tally down from 156 to 123 in the assembly.
गुजरात और हिमाचल में चुनावी नतीजे ऐसे समय में आए हैं जब पार्टी नए अध्यक्ष मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे के नेतृत्व में कुछ बड़े संगठनात्मक बदलाव कर रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/congress-gujarat-assembly-election-himachal-assembly-polls-mallikarjun-kharge-rahul-gandhi/437656/
From 300 trams a day to 10, the journey of Kolkata's cheapest mode of transport seems to be in its final stages. But Calcutta Tram Users Association has put up a fight.
के.एस. जवाहर रेड्डी ने जब आंध्र प्रदेश के मुख्य सचिव के तौर पर पदभार संभाला, तो इस दौरान वैदिक मंत्रोच्चार के साथ पूजा कराने के लिए पुजारी मौजूद थे. अन्य आईएएस और आईपीएस अधिकारी भी कोई नया पद संभालते समय आशीर्वाद लेना नहीं भूलते हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/andhra-pradesh-ias-officers-religion-telangana-police/437638/
Three polls, three national parties, and three outcomes — conclusive but bitter-sweet for BJP, AAP & the Congress. In episode 1,128 of 'Cut The Clutter', ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses what the results of the assembly polls mean in the run-up to 2024.
The Ghaznavids and Ghorids were not the medieval equivalents of ISIS fundamentalists, as we might like to believe.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/after-razing-mathura-temple-ghazni-said-no-craftsmen-of-magical-skill-can-rebuild-it/1253765/
Dubbed as prestige battle, Kiritkumar Keshavlal Patel & JS Patel ensure double delight for BJP. A first-time candidate, Kiritkumar records win margin of 51,000-plus votes in Unjha.
निर्वाचित पार्षदों के अलावा दिल्ली के 10 सांसद (लोकसभा और राज्यसभा) और 14 विधायक मेयर चुनाव में मतदान के पात्र हैं. लेकिन यह विधानसभा अध्यक्ष के विवेक पर निर्भर करेगा कि किन विधायकों को मतदान के लिए बुलाएं.
Cars are increasingly becoming computers on wheels. With carmakers starting to introduce subscription packages to unlock features on your vehicle that just got out of the showroom, a new debate on such business practices is gaining ground, especially in Western markets. Can codes with the manufacturers lock you out of your car? Going forward, can governments use these codes to impound your vehicle?
A 105-year-old Indian pilot dies in silence but unravels a vicious Cold War conspiracy to assassinate Zhou Enlai, a bombed airliner & some heroism — Watch episode 1,127 of 'Cut The Clutter' with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta to know more. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read The Indian Express P Raman's article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/death-unknown-indian-pilot-lost-history-cia-plot-kill-chinese-premier-8307275/
अध्ययन में पाया गया कि जो लोग अधिक मात्रा में सब्जियां खाते हैं उनमें कम सब्जियां खाने वालों की तुलना में डायबिटीज का खतरा 21% कम होता है. फ्राइज, चिप्स, और ज्यादा मक्खन वाले व्यंजनों से टाइप-2 डायबिटीज का खतरा बढ़ जाता है.
According to data available on NIA website, its Delhi office has registered 288 cases since 2009, of which 7 have been closed, judgment pronounced in 14 & part verdict given in 7.----------------------------------------Read Bhadra Sinha's article here : https://theprint.in/judiciary/9-yrs-133-hearings-counting-a-ranchi-mans-case-exemplifies-endless-delays-in-nia-trials/1248928/
New Delhi pledged about $1 mn for Afghanistan's Bala Hissar project in 2020 but has now gone 'completely off radar', says Aga Khan Trust for Culture. MEA declines to comment.
तमिलनाडु और पुडुचेरी पुलिस को लिखे गए एक पत्र में, जुवेनाइल जस्टिस पैनल का कहना था कि पोक्सो के 60% मामले 'आपसी रोमांटिक रिलेशन' से जुड़े होते हैं, लेकिन पुलिस का कहना है कि इसे लागू करना चुनौतीपूर्ण हो सकता है.
Gone are the days when China’s cyber espionage campaigns were targeted at Tibetans in Dharamsala. We now live in a world where Chinese threats target India’s critical infrastructure.
At Hindu College, Zakir Husain College, Jesus and Mary College, and Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, the demands of students for a queer collective are met with resistance, ignorance, indifference, and even threats by authorities.
पिछले माह ही पूर्वोत्तर के लिए घोषित कुल 1.6 लाख करोड़ रुपये की राजमार्ग परियोजनाओं में अरुणाचल को एक बड़ा हिस्सा मिला है. वहीं, बीआरओ के परिव्यय में भी इस वर्ष काफी महत्वपूर्ण वृद्धि देखी गई है.
Showpiece Muslim democracy bans sex outside marriage, live-ins, tightens abortion, contraception – watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decode Indonesia's new criminal code, in episode 1126 of 'Cut The Clutter'. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Human Rights report here: https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/09/18/indonesia-draft-criminal-code-disastrous-rights----more----Read Manisha Mondal's article here: https://theprint.in/in-pictures/story-of-a-pilot-named-biju-patnaik-who-flew-indonesian-pm-vice-president-to-india-in-1947/378998/
अब तमाम कारणों से बजट गोपनीयता की कोई जरूरत नहीं रह गई है और इसे खत्म करना वास्तव में भारतीय नीति-निर्माताओं के लिए फायदेमंद ही साबित होगा.
As companies call back employees to work post pandemic, rent up by 15-20 per cent as against pre-pandemic levels & as high as 30 per cent in some residential localities.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/hunger-games-in-bengaluru-as-home-rents-spike-spruce-up-your-linkedin-brokers-are-watching/1249613/
Budget secrecy isn't needed for a number of reasons, and doing away with it would actually benefit India's policymakers.
बात चाहे कर्नाटक-महाराष्ट्र की हो या फिर असम-मेघालय की, मोदी सरकार सीमाओं को लेकर राज्यों के बीच किसी विवाद में खुद को उलझाना नहीं चाहती. लेकिन इस तरह किनारा करना कहीं उस पर ही भारी न पड़ जाए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/pm-narendra-modi-karnatak-maharashtra-bjp-shivsena-assam-meghalaya-border/435432/
In this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect, Political Editor DK Singh explains why PM Modi remains silent when states engage in territorial fights, their police forces fire at each other and the concept of cooperative federalism lies shattered.
जंग की तरफ बढ़ता अमेरिका, रिपब्लिकन का बंटा खेमा विरोधियों को धुर-दक्षिणपंथी आतंकवाद की ओर धकेल रहा
The way wind’s blowing – pointers for national politics up to 2024 in exit polls for Gujarat, Delhi MCD and Himachal. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decode in episode 1225 of ‘Cut The Clutter’. Brought to you by @KiaInd ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/gujarat-election-is-anything-but-dull-bjps-political-neurosis-about-aap-is-the-hidden-headline/1246272/----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/a-gujarat-gamble-a-likely-reason-rahul-is-not-giving-modi-a-fight-this-assembly-election/1236197/
Telecom regulatory body has proposed a mechanism to help users identify spam callers. Experts welcome the move but express concerns about its implementation with limited resources.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/tech/can-telcos-team-up-to-offer-truecaller-like-service-trais-idea-has-takers-but-concerns-remain/1245571/
अपने मूल मतदाताओं के छिटककर भाजपा के साथ चले जाने के डर से जदयू ने सीतामढ़ी में सीता मंदिर की मांग उठाई है. साथ ही बिहार के मुख्यमंत्री नीतीश कुमार की 'हर घर गंगाजल' परियोजना को पार्टी 'भागीरथी' प्रयास करार दे रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bihar-politics-jdu-nitish-kumar-bhartiya-janta-party-sita-mata/435127/
India has paid Russia nearly $20 billion for oil in just seven months, more than what it paid in the last ten years combined. It has only reaped higher profits of a few Indian companies.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/who-in-india-is-profitting-from-russian-oil-not-the-common-man-but-private-companies/1248999/
जामा मस्जिद के पास खुला नया गुंबद कैफे, जामा मस्जिद ही नहीं पुरानी दिल्ली के लिए भी एक अनूठी जगह के रूप में उभर रहा है.
गुजरात एकमात्र ऐसा राज्य है जहां नरेंद्र मोदी सीधे दांव लगे हैं और वे जीत जाते हैं तो भी उन्हें सबसे करीबी चुनौती देने वाले को अंततः लाभ ही होने वाला है----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bjps-claim-in-gujarat-elections-may-be-very-strong-but-it-would-like-congress-to-be-at-number-2-not-aap/434379/
Gujarat is the only state where Modi is directly in contention. Even if he wins, the team that runs him closest has much to gain. In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the outcome of Gujarat election, 2022, that will at the very least determine who gets the right to be the main challenger to Modi and the BJP in 2024.
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दिलखुश कुमार स्टार्ट-अप के क्षेत्र में नौसिखिए नहीं हैं बल्कि रोडबेज़ उनका बीते सात सालों में दूसरा स्टार्ट-अप है. और वह ओला, उबर जैसी सुविधाएं ग्रामीण बिहार तक पहुंचाने में लगे हैं.
भाजपा अध्यक्ष जे.पी. नड्डा ने 200 विधानसभा क्षेत्रों को कवर करने वाली इस रथ यात्रा को गुरुवार को जयपुर में हरी झंडी दिखाई. इस दौरान पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री वसुंधरा राजे और राज्य के पार्टी प्रमुख सतीश पूनिया ने मंच साझा किया.
What is Uniform Civil Code, polygamy, divorce & inheritance? Why is BJP upping its ante & a Pakistan story — watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta in episode 1124 of ‘Cut The Clutter’
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स्टार प्रचारकों के न होने पर कांग्रेस उम्मीदवार वोट बटोरने के लिए ‘वार्ड को ध्यान में रखकर तैयार किए गए खास घोषणापत्र' और भारत जोड़ो यात्रा पर भरोसा कर रहे हैं. उनका मानना है कि स्थानीय चुनाव के लिए स्थानीय नेताओं की जरूरत होती है.
The rebuilding load will have to be shared among the western allies but the West is also keen on making Russia foot the bill for its destruction of Ukraine.
Earlier this month, Union govt added 15 more to list of institutions with which ED may share case-related information. These include NIA, MEA, CVC & National Intelligence Grid.
गोधरा के पिछले चुनाव के आंकड़ों से पता चलता है कि इस सीट पर हमेशा कांग्रेस और बीजेपी के बीच कांटे की टक्कर रही है. 2002 के बाद से जीत का अंतर कभी भी 3000 वोटों को पार नहीं कर पाया है.
As protests against Vizhinjam port project which is being developed by the Adani Group in Kerala continue, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what is the project, why is it a bone of contention, who are protesting against it & why both CPM Govt in the state & BJP-led Centre are keen on this project, in episode 1123 of ‘Cut the Clutter’.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/sterlite-copper-unit-in-tamil-nadu-was-shut-down-without-evidence-of-toxicity-or-cancer/89739/
सरदारशहर उपचुनाव को भाजपा द्वारा 2023 में होने वाले राजस्थान विधानसभा चुनाव को सेमीफाइनल माना जा रहा है. इसे देखते हुए पुराने नेता शामिल हो रहे हैं बशर्ते वे राजे कैंप से न हो.
Watch episode 1122 of ‘Cut The Clutter’ where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses Pentagon’s 2022 analysis and insight on the Chinese PLA’s strength, strategic view & Cognitive Domain Ops (CDO) strategy.
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Pentagon’s 2022 analysis and insight on the Chinese PLA’s strength: https://media.defense.gov/2022/Nov/29/2003122279/-1/-1/1/2022-MILITARY-AND-SECURITY-DEVELOPMENTS-INVOLVING-THE-PEOPLES-REPUBLIC-OF-CHINA.PDF
As RTE covers compulsory education up to Class VIII, pre-matric scheme is now only for Classes IX & X. Some say Muslims not targeted; others claim benefits never reached students.
Ahead of Sardarshahar bypoll — being seen by BJP as a semi-final of sorts before 2023 Rajasthan assembly elections — party is welcoming back former members, unless they're in Raje camp.
गुजरात की कुल 182 सीटों में से 48 सौराष्ट्र क्षेत्र में ही आती हैं, और काफी प्रभावशाली माने वाले इस समुदाय की एक बड़ी आबादी यहीं रहती है. कोटा आंदोलन के कारण भाजपा की सीटों की संख्या 2012 में 30 से घटकर 2017 में 19 ही रह गई थी.
राष्ट्रीय पार्टी का दर्जा हासिल करने के लिए आप को गुजरात विधानसभा में सिर्फ दो सीटें चाहिए लेकिन केजरीवाल मोदी के मुख्य प्रतिद्वंद्वी के रूप में तभी उभर सकते हैं जब आप को कांग्रेस का सहारा मिलेगा.
China threat in focus as Canada comes up with its Indo-Pacific strategy & Rishi Sunak declares 'it's the end of golden era of UK-China relations' — Watch episode 1121 of ThePrint #CutTheClutter where Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the latest developments & why Xi Jinping's China is in focus.
आम आदमी पार्टी के प्रमुख नेता अभी दिल्ली और गुजरात चुनाव में व्यस्त हैं, इसलिए जम्मू-कश्मीर में राज्य कोर्डिनेशन कमिटी के चेयरमैन हर्ष देव सिंह ने जिम्मा संभाला हुआ है और लगातार रैलियां और धरने कर रहे हैं.
Hindutva politics of heritage has not been able to resolve this conflict between ‘protection’ and ‘destruction’ so far.
Section of party leaders feels BJP needs to now highlight work done by its councillors & focus on reaching out to voters. Union ministers to campaign in coming days.
एंटीक स्टॉक ब्रोकिंग की रिपोर्ट में बताया गया है कि इस ट्रेंड की वजह यह भी हो सकती है कि महामारी के दौरान लोगों के बाहर की बजाये घर पर रहकर पीना ज्यादा पसंद किया, और अब हो सकता है कि इससे बचने वाले पैसों का इस्तेमाल महंगी शराब खरीदने पर कर रहे हों.
Under charge of ex-chairman of Jammu & Kashmir National Panthers Party Harsh Dev Singh & a Delhi team, AAP’s ranks in J&K have swelled in past few months, with rallies ‘every 2-3 days’.
भारत-जोड़ो यात्रा निरी पदयात्रा नहीं है. इस यात्रा के साथ हजार बातों का भी सफर जारी है. यात्रा की कामयाबी ही है कि किसी को कोई मुश्किल पेश आ रही है या किसी के दिल में कोई शिकायत घर कर गई है तो ऐसे लोग यात्रा से जुड़ रहे हैं, यात्रा उन्हें अपनी तरफ खींच रही है.
As protests erupt against China's draconian 'zero covid' policy, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes what triggered these widespread protests, why it’s emerging as a big challenge for Xi Jinping & CCP, in episode 1120 of ‘Cut the Clutter’
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Maldives, Australia deny official participation in the ‘China-Indian Ocean Region Development Cooperation Forum’ organised for the first time by the Xi Jinping government last week.
Analysis of industrial & consumer data not included in usual ‘high-frequency indicators’ shows although demand seems to have recovered from pandemic, it remains weak.
आदिवासियों द्वारा श्रीनिवास राव की हत्या के बाद वो दहशत में जी रहे हैं. कुछ ने तो ड्यूटी पर आना भी बंद कर दिया है. अधिकारी संघ जंगलों में वापस जाने के लिए हथियार और सीआरपीएफ सुरक्षा की मांग कर रहे हैं.
दिप्रिंट को दिए गए एक इंटरव्यू में जम्मू-कश्मीर के पूर्व सीएम ने डेमोक्रेटिक आजाद पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के रूप में अपनी भूमिका के बारे में बात की. उन्होंने बताया कि कैसे वह किसी की टीम-बी नहीं है और क्यों अनुच्छेद 370 'बुरा' नहीं है.
मैं इस विचार से सहमत नहीं हूं कि राहुल गाधी अपनी सारी ऊर्जा 2024 के लिए बचाकर रखना चाहते हैं. ज्यादा मुमकिन है, कांग्रेस ऐसा मान रही हो कि गुजरात जहां बेहद चुनौतीपूर्ण है, वहीं गुजरात के आकार के ही एक अन्य राज्य कर्नाटक में जीत के आसार ज्यादा प्रबल होंगे.
राजस्थान का नौजवान जब बिहार पहुंचा तब यह राज्य हत्या, डकैती और अपहरण का पर्याय बना हुआ था. अपराधियों से लोहा लेने वाले लोढ़ा ने वहां जो देखा-जाना, उसे अपनी किस्सागोई के साथ किताबों की शक्ल दी. उनकी एक किताब पर जल्द ही एक वेबसीरिज खाकी—द बिहार चैप्टर आने वाली है.
सरकार के 'आजादी का अमृत महोत्सव' के तहत विशेष छूट के लिए विचाराधीन कैदियों की सूची में शामिल होने के बाद ही जय प्रकाश के परिवार को पता चला कि वह जेल में बंद था. वह अब जमानत पर बाहर है.
The downfall of FTX has taken the crypto world by storm. In episode 1119 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how FTX soared, why it vapourized & Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
Lt Gen Asim Munir will have to hold himself back if he wants to stand any chance of bringing Pakistan Army together, which seemed to be falling apart during Bajwa-Imran Khan battle.
Jai Parkash's family learned he was in jail after he featured on list of undertrials to be granted special remission as part of govt's ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’. He is now out on bail.
अमित शाह 2012 और 2017 के विधानसभा चुनावों में मनसा निर्वाचन क्षेत्र में पार्टी को नहीं जिता पाए, और दोनों ही बार यह सीट कांग्रेस के खाते में गई.
2018 में तय किया गया था कि एनएचएसआरसीएल को इस भूमि के लिए 3,513.37 करोड़ रुपये का भुगतान करना होगा, लेकिन प्रोजेक्ट के लिए अतिरिक्त भूमि की जरूरत का हवाला देते हुए एमएमआरडीए ने फिर से कैलकुलेट करके भुगतान राशि 8,889.72 करोड़ रुपये बताई है.
Pakistan crowns a new army chief, while outgoing General Qamar Javed Bajwa reminds the political class who's the boss. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decode Bajwa's final message as the army chief in episode 1,118 of 'Cut The Clutter'
पुलिस अधिकारी के परिवार को जहां अपना हक पाने के लिए संघर्ष करना पड़ रहा है, वहीं इस तरह की टार्गेट किलिंग की घटनाओं ने घाटी में युवाओं को पुलिस बल में शामिल होने से हतोत्साहित किया है.
Bhajan singers from Gujarat are a rage on YouTube—as popular as Punjabi rap singers—and dozens of their songs have garnered one crore or more views.
Vadnagar falls under Unjha constituency, which Congress wrested from five-time BJP MLA in 2017 Gujarat polls. This time, BJP is fielding an electoral newcomer but RSS old-timer.
With BMC election coming up & despite Shiv Sena's turbulent history with Dalit rights groups, Uddhav Thackeray's party is in talks with Prakash Ambedkar-led Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi.
मुजफ्फरनगर के खतौली विधानसभा क्षेत्र में उपचुनाव में भाजपा ने 2013 के दंगों और जाट युवकों सचिन व गौरव की मौत को लेकर हमेशा से की जाने वाली अपनी चुनावी बयानबाजी को छोड़ दिया है.
Whether it is hatred for VD Savarkar or Nehru, the older generation of politicians, who understood that all ideologies deserve to be respected, are gone.
The Buddh International Circuit (BIC), India's premier motorsporting infrastructure that hosted the country's first F1 World Championship a decade ago, today is a white elephant with barely any significant motor sporting event being organised at the venue. But with the announcement that the BIC will host India's first MotoGP in 2023, a revival-of-sorts might be on the cards. Watch ThePrint Dashboard with Kushan Mitra & Anurag Chaubey.
जहां भाजपा नेता कह रहे हैं कि 'मोदी जी पार्टी का चेहरा हैं', वहीं कांग्रेस और आप ने उन पर पीएम के नाम का सहारा लेने का आरोप लगाया क्योंकि उनके पास स्थानीय स्तर पर दिखाने के लिए कोई काम नहीं है.
International conflicts across Russia-Ukraine, Syria, but back home ‘border wars’ are relit between neighbouring states. In episode 1116 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the Meghalaya-Assam border violence & the Belagavi border row between Maharashtra & Karnataka.
At the 41st UPR, Costa Rica recommended India develop a national plan to tackle the issue. It will put the Modi govt under international scrutiny to act upon it.
आधिकारिक स्तर पर नाम बदलने के क्रम में चुड़ैल का नया नाम दर्शाने के लिए सभी राजस्व रिकॉर्ड अपडेट करने होंगे. फिर भी, ग्रामीणों को लगता है कि यह सारी कवायद सार्थक ही साबित होगी.
Xi is looking towards the promoted technocrats to achieve his home-spurred scientific innovation goal and ensure they can’t challenge him at the next Party Congress.
While BJP leaders say 'Modi ji is the face of the party', Congress & AAP accuse them of resorting to PM's name because they don't have any work to show at local level.
At least 6 journalists have quit in last 10 days after threat from blog said to be run from Pakistan. Many took to social media to announce their dissociation from media houses.
जब डेटिंग ऐप्स- 2012 में टिंडर की शुरुआत के साथ- पहली बार सामने आए तो उन्होंने डेटिंग को सबकी पहुंच के अंदर लाने का वादा किया था. लेकिन आज लोग इस मैदान में बहुत सोच-समझकर कदम बढ़ा रहे हैं.
मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री पुरुषोत्तम रूपाला ने एक इंटरव्यू में भाजपा की चुनावी संभावनाओं, मोरबी पुल ढहने की त्रासदी और आप की चुनौती पर चर्चा की.
Historical prejudice has made the world ignore Azerbaijan's war in Armenia. Delhi must train Yerevan's armed forces.
Santhosh feels graft allegations against AAP are sticking & party should focus on this point 'much more'. Another reason for using this strategy is to counter Kejriwal in Gujarat.
सहरसा बिहार का पहला जिला है जो पेपरलेस हुआ है. यह सिर्फ एक दिन का कमाल नहीं है. इस प्रक्रिया में समय लगा है, लोगों को ट्रेनिंग दी गई है, काम करने को लेकर उनका व्यवहार में बदलाव किया गया है.
If Modi wants to be seen as a true statesman, he must deliver on the promises he has made to the world, even if this doesn’t reap dividends politically at home.
अगले 10 दिनों में विपक्षी दलों के लिए यह जरूरी होगा कि मतदाताओं के मन में ये बात बैठा दें कि उनकी समस्याओं का समाधान वही कर सकते हैं. हो सकता है उन्हें पांचवां ‘एम’ मिल जाए जिसके बारे में पीके ने सोचा भी नहीं हो.
Less than 2 weeks before Pakistan Army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa’s tenure ends, a report reveals a sharp rise in the wealth of his close family members in a span of six years. In episode 1116 of ‘Cut the Clutter’, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes this report and the Pakistan Army’s love for ‘land’ Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Fact Focus article here: https://factfocus.com/politics/2966/
यूपी के महाराजगंज से इन दो स्थलों की खुदाई करने के लिए कहा गया है. इन जगहों पर भगवान बुद्ध का ननिहाल और वहां एक स्तूप होने का दावा किया जाता रहा है. उधर नेपाल ने भी अपने रामग्राम में खुदाई शुरू कर दी है.
The share price rise of defence companies has outpaced the growth of the NSE 50 Index, the benchmark index that represents the weighted average of the top 50 stocks on the NSE.
Described as ‘apolitical’ and ‘focused on academics’, Kasturirangan is the mind behind the National Education Policy 2020. He is now heading panel for new curriculum framework.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/education/natural-progression-how-ex-isro-chairman-k-kasturirangan-became-modi-govts-top-educationist/1224392/
मैं मानता हूं कि कंगना रनौत और ऐसे तमाम लोगों को जिन्हें सोशल मीडिया ने बिना किसी कानूनी कार्रवाई के ब्लॉक या रिस्ट्रिक्ट किया है, उन्हें अनब्लॉक किया जाए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/after-trump-now-kangana-ranaut-should-also-be-unblocked-on-twitter-disagreement-social-media/427701/
भारत के आर्थिक व रणनीतिक हितों में संतुलन बनाकर, रूस और अमेरिका के साथ रिश्ता निभाते हुए और चीन को अपने ऊपर हावी न होने देकर मोदी कुशलता से आगे बढ़ते रहे हैं. अब जी-20 की अध्यक्षता के एक साल का बेशक वे भारत के फायदे के लिए उपयोग करेंगे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/g-20-can-give-new-strategy-to-vishwaguru-and-new-playing-field-to-modi-before-2024-elections/427321/
Modi's going to use G20 to prep for 2024. How the Prime Minister will balance India's interest, US & Russia and steer clear of China through India's year-long G20 Presidency. Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains in #NationalInterest Brought to you by @Kia India
चुनावी राज्य गुजरात में भाजपा ने दोनों सोलंकी भाइयों - पुरुषोत्तम और हीरा सोलंकी - को मैदान में उतार रही है, जो कोली समुदाय के प्रमुख चेहरे माने जाते है हैं. पुरुषोत्तम को भावनगर ग्रामीण और हीरा को राजुला से टिकट दिया गया है.
shraddhawalkar In episode 1,115 of 'Cut The Clutter', ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj sift fact from fiction in the Shraddha Walkar murder case and the challenges for police in nailing 'killer' Aftab Poonawalla. Brought to you by @Kia India
In a political world where party organisations are hollow and proximity to leaders is the only matrix of relevance, a selfie is a bridge between people and power.
Mission Prarambh saw Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace launch Vikram-S, with ISRO support, from Sriharikota launch pad. Rocket flew to altitude of 81.5 km, before splashing in Bay of Bengal.
The BJP’s list of candidates excludes many sitting MLAs and includes numerous ‘fresh faces’ and Congress turncoats, leading to rebellion brewing in at least 12 seats.
देवेंद्र फडणवीस भले ही अब महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री न हों, लेकिन उनकी पत्नी अमृता अपने ट्वीट्स, मजबूत विचारों, अपने गायन के करियर और विवादों को साझा करने के साथ सोशल मीडिया पर तरंगें पैदा करती रहतीं हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/amrita-fadnavis-devendra-fadnavis-bhartiya-janta-party-rss-shivsena/426107/
देवेंद्र फडणवीस भले ही अब महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री न हों, लेकिन उनकी पत्नी अमृता अपने ट्वीट्स, मजबूत विचारों, अपने गायन के करियर और विवादों को साझा करने के साथ सोशल मीडिया पर तरंगें पैदा करती रहतीं हैं.
श्रद्धा वालकर हत्याकांड भी शीना बोरा मामला बनकर न रह जाए. पुलिस, अदालत, जेल अधिकारी, सभी को मालूम है कि जनता की याददाश्त छोटी होती है.
Chinese President Xi Jinping overshadowed the G20 Summit in Bali, publicly admonished Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for ‘leak of contents of their bilateral meeting’, and lectured Biden on Democracy. In episode 1,114 of ‘Cut The Clutter’, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes how Xi dominated the Bali G20 & all that happened at this year’s summit Brought to you by @Kia India
Article by Sam Cooper : https://globalnews.ca/news/9253386/ca...
CBC News link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEMA8...
Devendra Fadnavis may no longer be Maharashtra CM, but his wife Amruta continues to make waves with her tweets, strong opinions, singing career and share of controversies.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/proud-to-be-brahmin-how-amruta-fadnavis-has-stayed-in-focus-with-edgy-political-remarks/1220074/
Shraddha Walker murder should not become another Sheena Bora case. Police, courts, lawyers, jail authorities know about your short attention span.
No. of private universities in India nearly doubled in past 7 years, but students say despite charging hefty fees, they fail to deliver on quality of teaching, placement & facilities.
पिछले सात सालों में भारत में प्राइवेट संस्थानों की संख्या लगभग दोगुनी हो गई है. लेकिन छात्रों का कहना है कि भारी फीस लेने के बावजूद, वे अव्वल दर्जे की शिक्षा, प्लेसमेंट और सुविधाएं देने में विफल रहे हैं.
अगर बात मीडिया घरानों की है तो भाजपा नेता ज़ी, रिपब्लिक और जागरण ग्रुप के साथ अधिक जुड़ाव रखते हैं, जबकि विपक्ष एनडीटीवी और इंडिया टुडे को पसंद करता है. मिशिगन यूनिवर्सिटी के रिसर्चर्स ने अपने अध्ययन में इसका खुलासा किया.
As states return & Opposition parties promise the return of the Old Pension scheme in poll bound Himachal Pradesh, watch episode 1113 of Cut The Clutter where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the complexities of the debate between the Old Pension Scheme & National Pension Scheme. Brought to you by @Kia India
Arvind Panagariya's article: https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/one-time-poll-sop-ok-but-revival-of-pension-scheme-sinful-arvind-panagariya-8266542/
Article by Rajiv Mehrishi , Renuka Sane :
https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-rajasthan-govt-decision-return-old-pension-scheme-fiscal-disaster-7798082/
Atif Mian's Twitter thread:
https://twitter.com/AtifRMian/status/1592170693135044609?s=20&t=A7tFk-YukTDIF0QadG3Vqg
तोशिमा कर्की से लेकर बालेन शाह तक नेपाल के युवा नेताओं ने पुराने पड़ते राजनीतिक ढांचे के लिए बजा दी है चेतावनी की घंटी.
Disciples allege the Osho International Foundation management is trying to sell off a 2-acre plot of land inside the ashram in Pune for 'profiteering'. The matter is now in court.
In terms of media houses, BJP leaders engage more with Zee, Republic & Jagran groups, while opposition prefers NDTV & India Today, finds study by University of Michigan researchers.
Faced with a slowing economy and technology sanctions, Xi Jinping knows this could be China’s last chance to seize Taiwan. President Joe Biden is pushing back—but no-one knows how far America is really willing to go to deter China.
देश का अधिकांश घाटा व्यापारिक माल खाते में निगेटिव बैलेंस के कारण है. भारत आमतौर पर सेवाओं और रेमिटेंस के मामले में सरप्लस पर रहता है लेकिन माल व्यापार में घाटे का सामना करना पड़ता है.
आफताब पूनावाला ने कथित तौर पर मई में अपनी लिव-इन पार्टनर श्रद्धा वाकर की गला घोंटकर हत्या कर दी थी. पुलिस का कहना है कि वह उसके शव के टुकड़ों को महीनों अपने घर में ही छिपाए रहा.
Toshima Karki to Balen Shah—Nepal’s young leaders fire warning shots at an ageing political structure.
Led by Thol. Thirumavalavan, the Tamil Nadu party began as Dalit Panthers Iyyakkam & entered electoral politics in 1999. It has since garnered considerable influence in the state.
How the crisis unfolded at FTX, the crypto exchange that recently declared bankruptcy, which led to a meltdown in the industry as a whole.
पिछले दो माह के दौरान आए फैसलों में जहां सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कहा कि शिक्षा ‘बिजनेस, ट्रेड या कॉमर्स’ नहीं है, वहीं मद्रास हाईकोर्ट ने कैपिटेशन फीस, या डोनेशन को ‘अवैध’ करार दिया.
Attempts to vilify CJIs show a pattern even as they’re locked in a tussle with Modi government over appointments to higher judiciary, DK Singh analyses in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.
नये मुख्य न्यायाधीश जस्टिस चंद्रचूड़ को अभी-अभी अग्निपरीक्षा देनी पड़ी है क्योंकि कुछ लोग उन पर बेमानी आरोप लगा कर उन्हें निशाना बना रहे हैं. लेकिन अभी एक बड़ी चुनौती उनका इंतजार कर रही है.
केंद्रीय और राज्य दोनों पुलिस एजेंसियों को आईजी, डीआईजी और एसपी जैसे मध्यम स्तर के अधिकारियों की भारी कमी का सामना करना पड़ता रहा है. लेकिन कुछ राज्यों, खासकर यूपी में जरूरत से ज्यादा टॉप रैंक के अधिकारी हैं.
As India has grown stronger, the term ‘non-aligned’ has morphed into ‘neutral’. There is also no doubt today that whoever India backs will ultimately be the heavier side.
Tempting as it is to see the leaked videos as just another element in the no-holds-barred power struggle, the sexual scandals have special significance.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Nepalese Bollywood actor Manisha Koirala tells Senior Consulting editor Jyoti Malhotra in Kathmandu why she's fed up with the Nepali political class and explains why she wants some form of the monarchy back.
First-time MLA Bhupendra Patel’s elevation as CM came as a shock in 2021. The main grouse against him — that he is PM Modi’s ‘puppet’ — is his biggest strength, BJP sources say.
बाबा रामदेव के सहयोगी आचार्य बालकृष्ण ने शुक्रवार को उत्तराखंड सरकार को अपनी 'गलती' को सुधारने की चेतावनी दी थी. पतंजलि संस्थान अब अपने रुख की समीक्षा करेगा क्योंकि राज्य आयुर्वेदिक और यूनानी सेवा प्राधिकरण ने प्रतिबंध हटा लिया है.
No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.
पूर्व सेनाध्यक्ष जनरल एम.एम. नरवणे कहते हैं कि किसी भी युद्ध का अंतिम लक्ष्य जमीन पर अपना नियंत्रण कायम करना ही होता है, लेकिन सबसे अहम है राजनीति.
Thursday saw developments on two battlefields, from the Indian cricket team's harsh defeat against England in the T20 World Cup to the US midterm polls and the surprising absence of a Republican wave. In episode 1112 of ‘Cut the Clutter’,ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores these two questions- what was behind India's defeat against England and what were the significant issues influencing the electoral mood in the American midterm polls. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read the Financial Times report here: https://archive.is/20221110070644/https://www.ft.com/content/e79d0a5b-0590-4d68-9b8e-9697b716bcc1
Rs 100 cr statue —‘Statue of Prosperity’ — & adjoining theme park add to long list of landmarks named after Kempegowda, in Vokkaliga-dominated city accounting for 28 out of 224 assembly seats
10% quota in government jobs and educational institutions is not an inclusive affirmative action policy but will exclusively benefit the so-called 'General Category'.
Gallery will be open for public viewing in January 2023. Other major decisions to find place are abolition of triple talaq, construction of Ram temple, & handling of Covid.
यह गैलरी जनवरी 2023 में आम जनता के लिए खोली जाएगी. इसमें तीन तलाक, राम मंदिर निर्माण जैसे महत्वपूर्ण फैसलों के साथ कोविड से निपटने के उपायों के बारे में भी विस्तृत जानकारी मिलेगी
More features and latest technology in a car give owners better experience. With back cameras and button-operated windows becoming standard features across most vehicles, the Indian buyer today is slowly but steadily becoming ‘demanding’ and rightly so.
Russia has lost Kherson, a crucial city and the only on the West Bank of Dnieper river in Ukraine. In episode 1111 of #CutTheClutter Shekhar Gupta takes you back to Ukraine, outlining the key strategies & what it means for Russia, Putin as well as geopolitics. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Zelenskyy statement here: https://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/vorog-ne-robit-nam-podarunkiv-ta-zhestiv-dobroyi-voli-mi-vse-79061----more----https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3611065-russian-claim-of-kherson-withdrawal-may-be-part-of-psyop-military-spox.html----more----https://kyivindependent.com/news-feed/isw-battle-of-kherson-not-over-as-russian-forces-enter-new-phase
तेलंगाना भाजपा अध्यक्ष के.लक्ष्मण का कहना है कि टीआरएस ने मुनुगोड़े उपचुनाव को ‘प्रतिष्ठा’ की लड़ाई बना लिया था और हर हाल में जीत के लिए 500 करोड़ रुपये से अधिक राशि झोंक दी थी. 2023 के बारे में उनका कहना है कि भाजपा मोदी की जन-अपील पर ही फोकस करेगी.
Imran is probably aware that Bajwa is playing games with him. Precisely why he is ensuring that the Army can’t appoint a chief decisively against the PTI.
कुल 4.9 करोड़ मतदाताओं में से 4.61 लाख मतदाता ऐसे हैं, जिनके जहन में दो दशक पहले वाले गुजरात की कोई यादें नहीं है. पार्टी को डर है कि यह वर्ग विपक्ष के सत्ता विरोधी अभियान की तरफ जा सकता है
Of total 4.9 cr voters, 4.61 lakh are 1st-timers, who have no memory of Gujarat two decades back. Party fears this segment is likely to accept Opposition’s anti-incumbency campaign.
What changed in Indian politics during & post the anti-Mandal agitation in 1990-1991 and is the EWS quota upon us now because netas across party lines offer reservation in elections, just like freebies? In ThePrint #ToThePoint, watch Vir Sanghvi explain how the public mood has changed from 1990 to now and how the Mandal era became a turning point in Indian politics with caste & reservation becoming the dominating issues.
Even though the TRS leader's name is not formally associated with any company, his brothers run a granite mining company in Telangana's Karimnagar.
Who is Salvatore Babones, the sociologist who said,'India's intellectual class is anti-India' at the India Today Conclave? Are some International ratings unfair & who takes these seriously? Watch Episode 1110 of Cut The Clutter where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explores five questions behind India's global rankings, the good, bad, ugly. Brought to you by @KiaIndia -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Modi is popular, BJP keeps winning, but India’s indicators & global rankings are alarming : https://youtu.be/Qt6caFExH2s
यूजीसी द्वारा सोमवार को अधिसूचित नियम तत्काल प्रभाव से लागू होंगें; इस अधिसूचना में यह भी कहा गया है कि 1 जुलाई, 2009 के बाद पंजीकृत कोई भी पीएचडी 2009 या 2016 के नियमों द्वारा शासित होगी.
देश के नए चीफ जस्टिस डी.वाई. चंद्रचूड़ अपने न्यायिक करियर में कई संविधान पीठों का हिस्सा रहे हैं. उन्होंने अयोध्या भूमि विवाद सहित कई हाई-प्रोफाइल मामलों में ऐतिहासिक फैसले सुनाए.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/chief-justic-of-india-justice-d-y-chandrachud-supreme-court-sc/422052/
In 1978, the North Korea-inspired cult leader Jim Jones persuaded almost a thousands of his followers to commit mass suicide. Today, the religious cult that rules North KOrea itself seems in the grip of a similar frenzy, and is threatening to unleash a nuclear apocalypse on the region—and itself.
On Sunday, VCK distributed copies of Manusmriti to oppose Right-wing outfit. RSS, meanwhile, held marches and public meetings in Kallakurichi, Perambalur, and Cuddalore.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/in-tamil-nadu-how-dalit-led-party-vck-is-using-manusmriti-to-target-rss/1204234/
It is increasingly a good time to deposit money and an increasingly costly affair to take a loan. Banks are finding that their avenues for lending are more curtailed.
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Skyroot Aerospace will launch India's 1st private rocket between 12 & 16 November. AgniKul’s 3D-printed engine, tested on 4 November, is expected to make test flight by year-end.
हिमाचल के डीजीपी संजय कुंडू 'निष्पक्षता का अभाव' और पुलिस भर्ती पेपर लीक 'घोटाले' को लेकर कांग्रेस के निशाने पर आ गए हैं. पता चला है कि चुनाव आयोग ने राज्य सरकार से रिपोर्ट मांगी है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/congress-is-trying-to-get-himachal-dgp-who-is-close-to-cm-jairam-thakur-transferred-before-polls/421889/
कभी कांग्रेस में शामिल रहे पटेल ने मीडिया से बातचीत में कहा कि यह तो पार्टी के नए प्रमुख खड़गे से पूछा जाना चाहिए कि अभी भी सारे फैसले क्या गांधी परिवार ही लेता है. साथ ही उन्होंने बिलकिस बानो मामले में कांग्रेस पर ‘सांप्रदायिक राजनीति’ करने का आरोप भी लगाया.
Why India’s trade deficit with China is getting bigger & the double whammy of booming imports, falling exports — in episode 1109 of 'Cut The Clutter' ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta simplifies the data that defines this loss. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Nikhil Rampal's article here: https://theprint.in/economy/what-boycott-indias-imports-from-china-up-by-43-but-no-need-to-worry-say-experts/1202984/----more----Read TCA Sharad Raghavan's article here: https://theprint.in/economy/manufacturing-moving-to-india-from-china-but-trade-deficit-a-concern-says-mark-mobius/1201509/
मोदी के ऊपर देश चलाने की जिम्मेदारी है. उन्हें भाजपा के लिए वोट भी जीतने हैं. और अब उनसे उम्मीद की जा रही है कि वे आंतरिक कलह से परेशान अपने कुनबे को एकजुट भी रखें.
The questions presented in the SFFA and EWS take different constitutional and legal forms but are grounded in similar political concerns.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/ews-judgment-fundamental-shift-from-caste-it-reshapes-affirmative-action-as-anti-poverty/1202916/
यादव ने कहा कि पिछले साल की तुलना में हरियाणा में खेतों में पराली जलाने के मामलों में 30 प्रतिशत की कमी आई है. दिल्ली और पंजाब की AAP सरकार वायु प्रदूषण के स्तर पर चर्चा करने के लिए केंद्र सरकार की ओर से बुलाई गई बैठकों में शामिल तक नहीं हुईं.
'Dark patterns' are deceptive practices that try to influence consumer behaviour. Self-regulatory body ASCI is also looking at guidelines for data privacy, says CEO Manisha Kapoor.
As various Western media reports suggest that China is luring former combat pilots from US, UK, Australia and New Zealand to train People’s Liberation Army pilots, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes why this growing trend is dangerous for the world and what it could mean for India in episode 1108 of #CutTheClutter
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इस मौसम में पहली बार उपजाई गईं पूसा बासमती 1847, पूसा बासमती 1885 और पूसा बासमती 1886 किस्मों को भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान द्वारा विकसित किया गया है .
In walking with Prashant Bhushan yesterday, Rahul Gandhi may have forgiven the handmaidens of Hindutva, all too easily and certainly all too early.
With more and more automakers moving away from manufacturing diesel cars, the government’s push toward cleaner alternatives has found some success. But what does this shift mean for car buyers and an industry that has been in flux for some time now? And how much does this benefit the environment?
Tamil Nadu govt views 4,791-acre ‘greenfield’ airport project as ‘crucial infra’, but villagers who may be displaced won’t hear of it and ecologists warn of flooding risk.
हममें से हर एक ने पाया है कि इमरान ख़ान एक अनूठी शख्सियत हैं, इस उपमहादेश के आम क्रिकेट सितारों से अलग. उनमें लापरवाही की हद तक जोखिम मोल लेने का जज्बा रहा है.
Among a trio of new near-earth asteroids discovered is a 1.5km rock that intersects earth’s orbit and is called a ‘planet killer’. How was it not detected all these years and what risks does it pose? In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh @sandygrains explains. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains.
इमरान ने दावा किया कि गृह मंत्री राणा सनाउल्लाह, प्रधानमंत्री शहबाज शरीफ और मेजर जनरल फैसल ने उन्हें मारने की साजिश रची.
As toxic smog envelopes north India, particulary Delhi, again, political blamegame has once again taken centrestage with no concrete solution to tackle the air pollution. Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decode what lies behind Delhi’s deadly smog, its causes & what the numbers tell us, in episode 878 of ThePrint Cut the Clutter, originally published on 15 November 2021. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read the full report here: https://cerca.iitd.ac.in/uploads/Reports/1576211826iitk.pdf----more----Read 'More Indians are being diagnosed with lung cancer, and it’s not because they’re smoking' here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/has-pollution-caused-a-spike-in-lung-cancer-cases-in-india/39878/
Along with the gentrification, media is inserting religious legends into Chhath's history. The forward march of India's subaltern may just end up as another ritualistic Hindu festival.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-bihars-subaltern-chhath-festival-entered-the-elite-spaces/1196649/
Industry insiders from both states cite complacency on the part of Maharashtra & political instability in the state following 2019 election as reasons for Gujarat's improving prospects.
Earth will be on the other side of the Sun when the deadly asteroid swings by; it can, however, catch up with our planet centuries in the future.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/science/planet-killer-asteroid-to-soon-cross-earths-orbit-but-poses-no-threat-yet/1197091/
नेचर कम्युनिकेशंस में पब्लिश एक ग्लोबल स्टडी के मुताबिक साल 2019 में 63 हजार लोगों की सांपों के काटने से मौत हुई. 2008 से होने वाली मौतों में कमी आई है लेकिन यह ड्ब्ल्यूएचओ के लक्ष्य से काफी कम है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/health/india-accounts-for-80-of-worlds-deaths-due-to-snake-bites-claims-study/419469/
For decades, the ISI helped drug cartels like Dawood Ibrahim’s D-Company run heroin from Afghanistan across the Indian Ocean, to fund jihadist groups and enrich itself. The mysterious killing of a Pakistani journalist in Kenya has raised suspicions he was murdered for knowing too much. Watch ThePrint #SecurityCode with Praveen Swami
केरल, पंजाब, चंडीगढ़, महाराष्ट्र, गुजरात, राजस्थान और आंध्र प्रदेश ने परफॉर्मेंस इंडेक्स रिपोर्ट 2020-21 में दूसरा लेवल प्राप्त किया है जो किसी भी राज्य या केंद्र शासित प्रदेश द्वारा उच्चतम है.
As the election commission announced the poll dates for the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes where AAP will get its vote share, whether Congress will be able to defend its vote share and the top issues on the minds of the voters, in episode 1107 of Cut the Clutter. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/modis-politics-to-2019/25694/
Oreva took up the task to maintain and manage the bridge that was 'pride of Morbi'. The group also set up a hospital, school and contributed to local and state irrigation schemes.
Govindaraja, son of Muhammad Ghori’s rival Prithviraj Chauhan, was appointed as the ruler of Ajmer. He accepted robes of honour from Ghori and sent him golden statues as tribute.
‘मोरबी का गौरव’ कहे जाने वाले पुल की मरम्मत और रखरखाव का जिम्मा ओरेवा समूह ही संभाल रहा था. समूह क्षेत्र में एक अस्पताल और स्कूल संचालित करने के अलावा स्थानीय और राज्य सिंचाई योजनाओं में भी योगदान देता रहा है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/gave-jobs-to-women-built-infra-oreva-was-revered-in-gujarat-morbi-until-tragedy-struck/418879/
Stubble burning in Punjab has increased by 18.5% from last year. Amid a political blame game, farmers claim they have no choice and agriculture officials say their hands are tied.
The frightening thing about boycotts is that morally or legally it is hard to find anything to object to.
अगले साल देश में होने वाले चुनावों के मद्देनजर बांग्लादेश की शेख हसीना सरकार का भारत का समर्थन हासिल करने पर फोकस
In Israel polls, Benjamin Netanyahu is set to return to power at the helm of an extreme right coalition. In this episode of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta dives into the chaotic politics of Israel, with its flurry of Right-wing politicians and systems of representation. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Watch CTC episode no 280 here: https://youtu.be/18OGHfudIRE----more----Read Benjamin Netanyahu's interview here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19920229-fundamentalist-islam-is-at-odds-with-democracy-benjamin-netanyahu-765916-2013-06-21
While INS Vikramaditya's repair and refit process is delayed, landing on aircraft carrier INS Vikrant will likely take place early 2023. Meanwhile, naval pilots train on a shore-based test facility in Goa.
आईएनएस विक्रमादित्य की मरम्मत और बदलाव का काम जहां लंबा खिंचता जा रहा है, वहीं विमानवाहक पोत आईएनएस विक्रांत पर लैंड करने की स्थिति 2023 में ही आ पाएगी. इस बीच, नौसैना पायलट सिमुलेटर पर ट्रेनिंग ले रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/indian-navy-ins-vikrant-fighter-pilot-ins-vikramaditya/418391/
The irony in Taliban comparing Gujarat with the Islamic Emirate on the rights of citizens cannot be missed.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/look-at-gujarat-muslim-flogging-says-taliban-as-it-beats-up-afghan-female-students-at-home/1191794/
While the discourse has only focussed on the incremental improvements that 5G will enable, concerns remain about how the older ecosystem will be able to keep up.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/tech/5g-could-lead-to-a-big-jump-in-financial-inclusion-but-govt-must-take-lead-say-experts/1191116/
पुल गिरने के हादसे में बचे लोगों का कहना है कि अगर दमकल विभाग, पुलिस, अस्पतालों ने समय पर कार्रवाई की होती तो और लोगों की जान बचाई जा सकती थी. खबर है कि इस हादसे में 141 लोग मारे गए हैं जबकि 224 को बचा लिया गया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/gujarat-morbi-bridge-survivors-stories-of-terror-pain-and-abandonment/418310/
अदालत ने घोषणा की कि कोई व्यक्ति जो रेप या यौन उत्पीड़न के मामले में पीड़िता का 'टू-फिंगर टेस्ट' करता है, उसे कदाचार का दोषी माना जाएगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/rape-sexual-assault-supreme-court-two-finger-test/417845/
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30 October, laid the foundation stone for C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility in Gujarat's Vadodara. The C-295 aircraft will be manufactured in a joint venture between Tata & Airbus. In episode 1105 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes why is the C-295 aircraft production in private sector a turning point for Indian Air Force & the HAL and why transport fleets matter. Brought to you by @Kia India
हाई कोर्ट उस व्यक्ति के खिलाफ आपराधिक कार्यवाही रद्द करने संबंधी याचिका पर सुनवाई कर रही थी, जिस पर अयोध्या में विवादित भूमि पर मंदिर निर्माण की अनुमति देने के 2019 के फैसले पर विरोध जताने और नारेबाजी करने का आरोप है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/karnataka-high-court-ram-mandir-ayodhya-verdict-suprme-court-of-india-sc-pfi/417994/
A low-maintenance crop, dragon fruit does not require much water. And while the initial investment for its cultivation might be high, the profits are even higher.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/agriculture/why-some-farmers-in-maharashtras-drought-prone-sangli-are-taking-a-chance-on-dragon-fruit/1189747/
समाजवादी पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेता के खिलाफ 93 आपराधिक मामले दर्ज हैं. 2019 में अभद्र भाषा के इस्तेमाल से जुड़े एक केस में उन्हें तीन साल जेल की सजा सुनाई गई है जिसकी वजह से ही शुक्रवार को उन्हें यूपी विधानसभा की सदस्यता के अयोग्य घोषित कर दिया गया.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/heavy-on-nawabs-sps-muslim-face-and-anti-women-azam-khans-political-journey-has-been-full-of-ups-and-downs/417757/
Anant Singh alias Chhote Sarkar has been winning from Mokama since 2005. His wife is the RJD candidate this time, facing off against the BJP’s Sonam Devi, spouse of Lalan Singh.
Why China may never become world’s largest economy. We read between the lines of economic data it’s concealing. In episode 1104 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the patterns of denial which reveal China may not be the economic super-power it wants the world to think it is. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read John Burn-Murdoch's article here: https://www.ft.com/content/43bea201-ff6c-4d94-8506-e58ff787802c----more----Read Ruchir Sharma's article here: https://www.ft.com/content/cff42bc4-f9e3-4f51-985a-86518934afbe----more----Read Nikhil Rampal's Article here: https://theprint.in/economy/old-data-changing-methodology-why-number-of-indians-under-poverty-line-is-a-mystery/1168170/----more----Read R Nagarajan's article here: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-recent-qes-estimates-are-unreliable/article36867958.ece----more----Read MINT's article here: https://www.livemint.com/politics/news/ces-revamp-to-make-it-difficult-to-compare-with-past-surveys-11655057736904.html----more----https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/indias-caste-census-has-turned-into-a-political-football-11653323447257.html
At least 141 people have been reported dead in the collapse of a suspension cable bridge in Morbi Sunday, while several others are believed missing.
दिप्रिंट ने अप्रैल 2012 से सितंबर 2022 तक के एक्सचेंज रेट और ट्रेड डेटा का विश्लेषण किया, जो पाया कि रुपये की कीमतों में उतार-चढ़ाव और निर्यात क्षेत्र के प्रदर्शन के बीच कोई बहुत सीधा संबंध नहीं है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/inflation-indian-rupee-dollar-falling-rupee/417338/
Govt has earned Rs 4.48 lakh crore from disinvestment since 2014. With inflation factored in, this still represents 57% of all disinvestment proceeds since 1991.
The November 3 bypolls in six states may look inconsequential at first. But put them on the BJP’s chessboard to know what they mean for the party.
हालांकि, आरएसएस की तुलना में राष्ट्र सेविका समिति का आकार बहुत छोटा है लेकिन समर्पित वालंटियर का नेटवर्क अपने कार्यक्रमों के जरिये देशभर में महिलाओं के उत्थान और सशक्तिकरण में जुटा है.
कभी फौज के शब्द सरकार के लिए हुक्म के समान हुआ करते थे. वह प्रधानमंत्रियों को तख्तनशीन कर सकती थी, उनका तख्तापलट कर सकती थी, देश निकाला दे सकती थी या कत्ल तक करवा सकती थी लेकिन आज उसे नेताओं से मात खाने का डर सता रहा है.
The Pakistani army's word used to be a command for any government of the day. It could hire, fire, jail, exile, or murder prime ministers. Watch this week's #NationalInterest by ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta, on why now, Pakistani army fears defeat at the hands of politicians. Brought to you by @Kia India --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read the full column here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/imran-khan-has-pakistani-army-ducking-defending-why-its-a-historic-moment-for-the-subcontinent/1186339/
Benazir Bhutto returns in triumph to Pak to stake her claim to the legacy of her father : https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19860515-benazir-bhutto-returns-in-triumph-to-pakistan-to-stake-her-claim-to-the-legacy-of-her-father-800874-1986-05-14
'Pak Army Chief General Bajwa was given 'lucrative offer' in March by Imran govt', says ISI Chief : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_drJOGJ3Pw&t=7s
Cut The Clutter Ep 725 : https://youtu.be/5RWZndhxMS0
Cut The Clutter Ep 871 : https://youtu.be/ZZmYgG9wSRQ
Cut The Clutter Ep 875 : https://youtu.be/KrHhR8W7l6c
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राज्यपाल आरिफ मोहम्मद खान ने 11 कुलपतियों से इस्तीफा मांगने के कुछ ही दिनों बाद अब सीएम से राज्य के वित्त मंत्री के खिलाफ कार्रवाई करने को कहा है. केरल यूनिवर्सिटी में स्पीच मामले को लेकर की गई इस मांग से मुख्यमंत्री ने साफ इनकार कर दिया है.
60 years since the 1962 Cuban Missile crisis, Russia accuses Ukraine of using ‘dirty bomb’. In episode 1103 of Cut the Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the rising threat of nuclear weapons with three accidental misfires this year, what occurred in 1962 and what we have learnt from it.
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Read the article by 'The Guardian' here:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/27/cuban-missile-crisis-60-years-on-new-papers-reveal-how-close-the-world-came-to-nuclear-disaster
These ‘modern gurus’ are also hand-holding the students to tell them how many hours to sleep, and build their psychological fitness for the competitive exams.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/youtube-is-the-new-mukherjee-nagar-for-upsc-students-tutors-are-influencers/1185198/
Report added if India is able to achieve 'more rapid progress in deploying low‐emissions alternatives in power, industry & transport' it'll be on path to fulfill net zero emissions by 2070 goal.
East African Asians in the UK are different from other South Asian immigrants. Their antipathy, almost amounting to hatred, towards ‘new migrants’ is a social fact.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/sunak-braverman-priti-patel-are-twice-migrants-its-why-they-close-the-door-behind-them/1185299/
In run-up to civic polls, Kejriwal’s visits Ghazipur landfill, criticises BJP over ‘garbage mountain’. BJP hits back citing Yamuna foam ahead of Chhath Puja & sewage issues.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/garbage-sewage-politics-at-heart-of-delhi-mcd-poll-campaigns-as-aap-bjp-blamegame-continues/1184574/
अल्पेश और हार्दिक दोनों बीजेपी में तो हैं, लेकिन वे अब पार्टी के भीतरी ताकतों के साथ नहीं जुड़ सकते. इकलौते झंडाबरदार जिग्नेश को खुद को वैकल्पिक आवाज के रूप में स्थापित करने के लिए एक लंबा सफर तय करना है जिसे गंभीरता से सुना जाए, और जिसके साथ चला जाए.
The Modi govt has approved the planting of genetically engineered mustard seeds on farm, though these are not commercially available. In episode 1102 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the benefit & science of Genetically Modified mustard from Dr Deepak Pental’s swadeshi lab.
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Walk The Talk With Deepak Pental:
https://www.ndtv.com/video/shows/walk-the-talk/walk-the-talk-with-deepak-pental-professor-of-genetics-delhi-university-430688
सड़क पर जाते एक व्यक्ति ने इस घटना का वीडियो बनाया जो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो गया. कोई भी मृतक की मदद करने के लिए सामने नहीं आया
From her Covid relief work to Bharat Jodo, tribal leader Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka has brought much-needed good press for Congress, which has only 5 MLAs in Telangana.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/from-naxalite-to-lawyer-to-mla-now-with-phd-meet-seethakka-congress-phenomenon-in-telangana/1183212/
जज जहां कॉलेजियम सिस्टम को न्यापालिका की स्वतंत्रता में सरकार का दखल न देने के तौर पर देखते हैं, वहीं केंद्र सरकार का मानना है जज इस सिस्टम के जरिए राजनीति और गुटबाजी में व्यस्त रहते हैं.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/collegium-system-of-appointment-of-judges-about-which-the-central-govt-and-supreme-court-are-face-to-face/415414/
Unlike Barack Obama who made much of being an African-American, Sunak wants to be seen as just another Tory politician.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/for-indians-rejoicing-rishi-sunak-heres-some-caution-ancestry-loyalty-arent-the-same/1182863/
arvindkejriwal #cuttheclutter Kejriwal wants Lakshmi, Ganesha on currency notes, supported the abrogation of 370 and is offering Gujaratis free pilgrimage to Ram temple. Has AAP moved over to the Hindu side of politics? With a number of states going to polls between now & 2024, shades of Hindutva are order of the day. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta analyses this political tilt in episode 1101 of ‘Cut the Clutter’
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Xi securing a third term was a forgone conclusion, but the 20th Party Congress is far more pivotal as his consolidation of power isn’t some speculative op-ed.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/xi-jinpings-dream-team-has-india-written-all-over-it-border-specialists-handpicked/1182112/
Private real estate developers like DLF, Unity, Parsvnath, Godrej, TARC and others are changing the skyline of what was traditionally a low-rise city.
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Modi-Shah aren’t on the same page with BJP CMs like Yogi, Himanta and Saha on ‘one nation, one language’, DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
The Formula 1 governing body FIA has held team Red Bull responsible for a breach in stipulated budget expenditure. With teams such as Mclaren raising their voice against the alleged flouting of rules, it will be interesting to see how the FIA puts its act together and sends a message to fans and teams growing restless.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains how race and class conscious Britain overcame its own prejudices to allow Indian origin Rishi Sunak to become PM
विशेषज्ञ भारतीय राजनीतिक नेतृत्व के इस गलत अनुमान, कि चीन नेहरू की 'फॉरवर्ड पॉलिसी' के बदले में कोई सशस्त्र प्रतिक्रिया शुरू नहीं करेगा, को भी भारत के इस युद्ध के लिए तैयार नहीं होने का एक कारक मानते हैं.
Economic crises, highest inflation in 40 years & an unstable political scenario — Britain is on the burning deck. In episode 1100 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the challenges before UK's first Indian origin & the youngest PM in 200 years - Rishi Sunak. brought to you by @Kia India --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/24/world/europe/rishi-sunak-uk-economy.html?name=sty[…]on=click&pgtype=Article&variant=show&is_new=false
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Focus of CM Adityanath's second term is on achieving 'double engine growth' through welfare measures & tough policing. A look at some of the top officers who form his core team.
More than 30,000 people across India said they faced problems in receiving and sending texts via WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
पूर्व में नेपाली सेना भारत से गोला-बारूद आयात करती थी, लेकिन भारत निर्मित इंसास राइफलों की जगह कोरियाई और अमेरिकी एम4, एम16 और अन्य नाटो राइफलों का इस्तेमाल शुरू करने के बाद उसने ऐसा करना बंद कर दिया था.
वो संख्या में उनसे काफी ज्यादा थे, परिस्थितियां भी उनके अनुकूल नहीं थी और घटिया हथियारों से लैस होने के बावजूद भी भारतीय सैनिकों ने एक के बाद एक हो रहे चीनी हमलों का पूरी बहादुरी के साथ सामना किया था.
All about LVM3: ISRO’s history-making rocket that placed 36 satellites in orbit----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/india/all-about-lvm3-isros-history-making-rocket-that-placed-36-satellites-in-orbit/1179563/
ICYMI #cuttheclutter #1962war In the 60th anniversary of 1962 Sino-Indian war, a look at Indian leaders, political & military, responsible for the debacle. Nehru, his most powerful Defence minister Krishna Menon, and a star cast of squabbling generals. Shekhar Gupta had dealt with this in India's second most powerful man during the Nehru era, in episode 366 of Cut The Clutter. Originally published on Jan 12, 2020. Brought to you by @Kia India
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why the eight-month-long conflict in Ukraine has become a proxy war between Russia and the US and why developing countries like India will refuse to choose between the two Watch #GlobalPrint
BSP chief Mayawati and scholar Sujat Ambedkar's critique of Congress on Mallikarjun Kharge's election as party president suggests non-BJP parties may have a reason to worry.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/channi-to-kharge-congress-dalit-outreach-comes-during-crisis-bahujans-can-see-through-it/1176885/
'It would be a shame if we were to treat the release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists and the murderers of her three-year-old daughter as just another Hindu-Muslim issue. It is much more than that. It is an issue that shows us how deep the communal rot in our society has reached that politicians are willing to tear up the rule of law and to tell the nation that the guilty don’t always have to face punishment' — Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi.
Thirteen conservationists from 5 countries write in journal Nature Ecology & Evolution that 'unscientific approach will lead to human-cheetah conflict, death of cheetahs or both'.
शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने गुरुवार को फाउंडेशनल स्टेज के लिए नेशनल करिकुलम फ्रेमवर्क जारी किया. 360 पन्नों के इस दस्तावेज को शिक्षाविदों की मिली-जुली प्रतिक्रिया मिली है.
Is Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrong in saying ‘Rupee is not sliding, Dollar is strengthening’? In Episode 1099 of Cut The Clutter, Watch ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explain what does it mean when we say that the dollar is making too strong, why is it becoming strong and how does it impact other currencies & global market Brought to you by @Kia India
Biden should act now on the wrecking-ball dollar: https://www.ft.com/content/38ca6bdd-068e-4fe2-a684-484a5725ad8d
The Dollar Is Strong. That Is Good for the U.S. but Bad for the World: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/26/business/economy/us-dollar-global-impact.html#:~:text=Those%20interest%20rate%20increases%20are,is%20helping%20feed%20stinging%20inflation
Dollars Rise spells trouble for global economies : https://www.wsj.com/articles/dollars-rise-spells-trouble-for-global-economies-11663437428
Brookings papers on economic activity: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyRsHZILrU7ZDIAbGASHdA/join
डेरा सच्चा सौदा प्रमुख के वर्चुअल सत्संग में मेयर समेत करनाल के कई भाजपा नेता शामिल हुए. बलात्कार और हत्या के मामलों में दोषी करार दिए जा चुके राम रहीम 40 दिनों की पैरोल पर बाहर हैं.
From 1949 to 2022—Neither Nehru nor Modi could transform the military to catch up with China.
सीसीपी के नेताओं ने जिन्होंने शी जिनपिंग को 2007 में इसलिए चुना था कि उन्हें लगता था कि उन्हें आसानी से नियंत्रित किया जा सकता है वे 20वीं कांग्रेस के दौरान बैठकर उन्हें सुनते रहे.
As two great empires bumped up against each other in the inner Himalayas, spies, colonial officials and and map-makers fought to decide where China ended and India began—setting the stage for the bloody war which began six decades ago. Watch this episode of ThePrint Security Code with Praveen Swami.
Parents spotted less frustration in their children. The game has increased their IQ level and they are no more addicted to mobile phones.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/a-blind-teacher-taught-chess-to-this-gujarat-village-everyone-is-addicted-now/1174556/
पंजाब प्रांत के बहावलपुर में स्थित एक विशाल परिसर में चल रहे मदरसे में 600 से अधिक छात्रों के दिमाग में जिहाद का जहर भरा जा रहा है. यह पूरे पाकिस्तान में जैश की तरफ से चलाए जा रहे एक दर्जन से अधिक मदरसों में से एक है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/world/jaish-e-mohammed-besig-om-sy-kweekskool-uit-te-brei-nog-voordat-fatf-dit-oorweeg-om-pakistan-verligting-te-gee/412656/
Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan’s latest statement that ‘the world cannot afford India to follow China’s path of export-led growth in manufacturing’ — at the IMF-World Bank annual meet has drawn sharp reactions. In episode 1,098 of 'Cut the Clutter', ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes Rajan's full speech, the crucial points former RBI governor makes on the the link between climate change and globalisation, and the need to liberalize services.
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भाजपा नेताओं का कहना है कि फोकस अभी भी गांधी परिवार पर रहेगा और वे प्रधानमंत्री मनमोहन सिंह के कार्यकाल के दौरान इस्तेमाल किए जाने वाले ‘रिमोट कंट्रोल’ नैरेटिव को आगे बढ़ाएंगे.
पार्टी के अध्यक्ष के चुनाव में गड़बड़ी के आरोपों पर सफाई देते हुए थरूर ने कहा कि कांग्रेस ने 22 साल बाद चुनाव कराया है जिसमें इस तरह की गड़बड़ी होने के आसार थे.
CCP elders who had picked Xi Jinping in 2007 believing him to be more easily controllable sat listening to his speech at the 20th Party Congress on Monday.
UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres' visit to Gujarat Thursday is part of flurry of big-ticket events in state. BJP leaders say these are expected to reap political dividends.
New Edge CEO says their work is nothing like ‘traditional mining’ and should be referred as blockchain validation or support server farm.
ताजा उपलब्ध आंकड़ों के मुताबिक भारत का सीएडी—जिसका संबंध निर्यात की तुलना में आयात अधिक होने से है—अप्रैल-जून तिमाही में बढ़कर 23.9 बिलियन डॉलर पर पहुंच गया. वहीं, मसूर दाल की एमएसपी में सबसे ज्यादा 500 रुपये प्रति क्विंटल की बढ़ोतरी हुई है.
In the last 15 years, India has lifted 415 million out of poverty, according to the the United Nations Development Programme & the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)’s latest Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 report. In episode 1097 of Cut the Clutter, ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why it’s good news for Indian, the political fight between Congress & BJP over it and why both are right. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2022 report: https://hdr.undp.org/system/files/documents/hdp-document/2022mpireportenpdf.pdf
मिश्मी और मेयर आदिवासियों ने 1962 के युद्ध में एलएसी के पास वालोंग की लड़ाई में भारत का साथ दिया था. भारत-चीन संबंधों में दरार पड़ने के साथ-साथ युद्ध ने जनजातियों की सदियों पुरानी जीवन शैली को भी बदल दिया.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/where-indo-tibetan-tribes-that-helped-the-military-in-the-1962-china-war-got-lost/411651/
At the Rang De Korea cultural festival in Delhi Saturday, it was as if the big fat Indian wedding went on a diet and came out as a short, low-carb version.
As China's Communist Party begins its 20th Party Congress and Xi Jinping gives his long-awaited speech, Shekhar Gupta gives you the full story. In episode 1096 of #CutTheClutter, learn all about Xi's impulses, motivations, as he talks about the China that is changing the face of geopolitics
Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Aadil Brar's coulmn here: https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/xi-says-national-security-50-times-at-party-congress-china-sees-rare-protest-against-him/1170804/----more----Article by Reuters on Key quotes by Xi at China's 20th Communist Party Congress : https://www.reuters.com/world/china/key-xi-quotes-chinas-20th-communist-party-congress-2022-10-16/----more----US National Security Strategy 2022 : https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Biden-Harris-Administrations-National-Security-Strategy-10.2022.pdf
Earlier this month, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a rally in Baramulla. But Pandits say that their demand for relocation to Jammu found no mention in his speech.
Currently, India’s land and air-based nuclear capabilities are doing the heavy lifting. Arihant changes that but the country needs more.
उद्धव ठाकरे खेमे की सुषमा अंधारे का दावा है कि भाजपा को आभास हो गया कि उसे हार का सामना करना पड़ेगा और वह उपचुनाव से पीछे हट गई. राजनीतिक विश्लेषक भी इस बात से सहमत हैं कि बीएमसी चुनावों में नुकसान पहुंचने की आशंका इसकी वजह हो सकती है.
India’s car market is witnessing a churning rarely seen before in the country’s auto history and transition to EVs lie at the heart of it. EVs make economic sense but how practical they are when it comes to range and charging? Listen to ThePrint #Dashboard with Kushan Mitra & Anurag Chaubey.
As China's Communist Party begins its 20th Party Congress and President Xi Jinping delivers his report to the nation, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to former Foreign Secretary and former ambassador to China Vijay Gokhale on the meaning of Xi's report to the nation. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
राज्य के शोरापुर शहर में शुक्रवार को 450 से ज्यादा दलितों ने अपने 'अछूत' टैग से छुटकारा पाने के लिए हिंदू धर्म का त्याग कर दिया. विशेषज्ञों का मानना है कि यह सिर्फ ‘विरोध’ का संकेत है, इससे कुछ बदलने वाला नहीं है.
Tejashwi Yadav has turned out to be a shrewder politician than many thought he was. The RJD’s resolution shows Nitish Kumar probably knows it.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/for-once-nitish-kumar-is-at-lalu-and-tejashwi-yadavs-mercy/1170969/
Armed with their law textbooks in one hand, and their tiffin and water bottle in the other, these female judge aspirants head to coaching centres with their head high.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/eight-out-of-10-rajasthan-judicial-exam-toppers-were-women-get-ready-for-army-of-female-judges/1170906/
India's official poverty estimates are more than a decade old. A consumption expenditure survey was last conducted in 2017-18 but its findings were never accepted by the govt.
150 भारत यात्रियों, कार्यकर्ताओं और राहुल गांधी की सभी जरूरतों को ध्यान में रखते हुए, रात के समय के विश्राम शिविर को लगाना और फिर उसे उखाड़ना हर दिन की जाने वाली एक नौ घंटे की कवायद है.
गुजरात में मुस्लिम युवाओं की कोड़े से पिटाई जैसी घटनाओं पर ही भारत जैसे बहुलतावादी, लोकतांत्रिक गणतंत्र से राजनीतिक आवाज़ उठाने की अपेक्षा की जाती है लेकिन भाजपा के प्रतिद्वंद्वी मुसलमानों के साथ दिखने से भी डर रहे हैं.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has shown that the conventional war is not out of question. As the war wages on, simultaneously there is aso a changing balance of power with a rising China. A top American panel explores what future wars may look like & how to fight rising China . In episode 1095 of Cut the Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the recent report by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP) chaired by Dr. Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, which discusses the changing nature of conflict in the global order and how emerging technologies can transform warfare. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read the Interim Panel Report on Defense by Special Competitive Studies Project here: https://www.scsp.ai/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Defense-Panel-IPR-Final.pdf?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email----more----Watch Cut The Clutter episode 1032 here: https://youtu.be/1sOFlzj4BCs
The guests in God’s own country are carrying Kerala’s labour burden. Bengali market, Bhojpuri songs exist alongside Malayali mundus.
‘From Muslim men being publicly flogged by cops in Gujarat’s Undhela to BJP MP speaking about an economic boycott of Muslims- each day brings some new horror & hate. But the problem is not that we see an upsurge in communal battles or riots. It is that Hindus are no longer shocked or horrified by repeated attempts to target the Muslim minority or treat them as second-class citizens or even as the enemy’ - Watch ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi.
Acharya Devvrat will be the first Chancellor to hold the position with a thin majority of 13 to 9 in the Governing Council. Two members abstained from voting.
Inspired by protest in neighbouring locality, Kalwari residents put up posters 'renaming' their colonies to draw govt's attention towards poor infra & mounds of garbage in the area.
बनर्जी ने पूर्व सीजेआई गोगोई के खिलाफ ‘यौन उत्पीड़न की जांच रिपोर्ट’ के तरीके पर उठ रहे आरोपों की जांच करने से इनकार करते हुए कहा कि दोनों पक्षों को अपने मामले को पेश करने का पर्याप्त अवसर दिया गया था.
इस महीने की शुरुआत में हुई पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेताओं की एक बैठक के दौरान इस मामले पर विस्तार से चर्चा हुई. भाजपा की योजना 'सूक्ष्म-स्तरीय समन्वय' को बढ़ाने और सरकारी योजनाओं के लाभार्थियों तक पहुंचने की है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bhim-army-bjp-in-madhya-pradesh-dalits-mp-sc-st/409403/
Shelar, a BJP MLA from Bandra West, has been in the world of cricket politics for almost a decade and is credited to have started the T20 Mumbai league during his tenure as MCA president.
Involving the DoT to now govern digital communications applications may serve as a disruption with no guarantee of desired policy outcomes.
Fawad Khan is back after a 6-year hiatus. But he says he got too much time to think, and that’s not a good thing.
राजेंद्र पाल गौतम ने भाजपा पर अंबेडकर से जुड़े ‘नियमित’ कार्यक्रम को लेकर 'गंदी राजनीति' करने का आरोप लगाया और कहा कि गुजरात चुनाव जीतना अब आप की सबसे बड़ी चुनौती है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/former-aap-minister-gautam-said-conversions-due-to-persecution-india-should-follow-buddhas-path/409398/
Delhi's refusal to grant Afghanistan students their visas is already causing a serious strain in the India-Afghan relationship. In this edition of #GlobalPrint, Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra raises vital questions, while giving you a 360 degree view of the issue.
सेना की कुछ चुनिंदा यूनिट में लगभग 25 फीसद हल्के वाहनों, 38 फीसद बसों और 48 फीसद मोटरसाइकिलों को ईवी में बदल दिया जाएगा.
CutTheClutter #Russia #RecepTayyipErdogan Soft and hard power of Turkey, the Transcaucasian Region and the many little wars that are erupting in a region we rarely watch. In episode 1094 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief looks at the Region which is considered to be the soft underbelly of Russia, Dagestan, Georgia, and how Turkey is playing a role in conflicts & wars. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read James Dorsey's article here: https://www.globalvillagespace.com/the-geopolitical-minefields-of-a-turkic-world/----more----Bayraktar drone song here: https://twitter.com/tb2infield/status/1498694672973279241?s=12&t=NwTAu1nDbLKliH0FlXQ-fw
यूक्रेन युद्ध आज जिस मोड़ पर है और परमाणु अस्त्र के इस्तेमाल का खतरा बढ़ रहा है तब भारत की निष्क्रियता उसके इस दावे को कमजोर करेगी कि वह एक जिम्मेदार परमाणु शक्ति है.
मल्लिकार्जुन खड़गे ने अब तक विभिन्न राज्यों और केंद्रशासित प्रदेशों में 12 बैठकें की हैं और पांच अन्य की तैयारी है. साथ ही, दिल्ली स्थित एक नियंत्रण कक्ष से संचालित अभियान के तहत उन सभी से संपर्क साधा जा रहा है जो 17 अक्टूबर को मतदान करेंगे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/kharge-is-leaving-no-stone-unturned-meetings-in-18-states-and-uts-election-of-congress-president/408925/
दिप्रिंट को दिए गए इंटरव्यू में उत्तर प्रदेश कांग्रेस कमेटी के अध्यक्ष बृजलाल खबरी ने कहा कि 'देश, लोकतंत्र और संविधान को बचाने' के लिए भाजपा से लड़ने वाली एक मात्र पार्टी कांग्रेस ही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/on-the-lines-of-india-is-indira-the-slogan-of-the-new-chief-newsman-of-up-congress-bharat-is-rahul-ji-rahul-ji-is-bharat/408537/
The US ambassador visits Pakistan occupied Kashmir & refers to it as ‘Azad Jammu & Kashmir’, German foreign minister says UN could play a role in Kashmir & Pakistan’s Army Chief spends nearly a week in Washington. In episode 1093 of Cut The Clutter Shekhar Gupta explains why Pakistan cannot be isolated or ignored and where it stands right now. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read C. Raja Mohan's article here:https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/pakistan-and-the-us-why-general-qamar-javed-bajwas-push-to-renew-ties-with-washington-shouldnt-be-a-concern-for-india-8201234/----more----Read Aditi Malhotra and Usama Nizamani's article here: https://southasianvoices.org/strategic-autonomy-comparing-india-and-pakistan/?twclid=26od5boqardhfowt00c0prjy0g
मीडिया विश्लेषक खड़गे की पृष्ठभूमि देख रहे हैं और यही बात उनके विचारों पर हावी है. उनके विचारों में संतुलन नहीं है क्योंकि उनकी अपनी सामाजिक पृष्ठभूमि का दबाव उन्हें संतुलित विश्लेषण करने से रोक रहा है.
The band of 150 walkers is currently in Karnataka leg of 3,570 km journey from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. They range from 27 to 58 years old, and nearly 30% are women.
Don’t limit Kautilya to antiquarian studies. His Arthashastra is for the modern world shows Sriram Balasubramanian in his book Kautilyanomics.
In this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect, DK Singh analyses why opposition leaders stay away from anything that’s to do with Muslims
Three-time Uttar Pradesh CM & Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav passed away today. In episode 1092 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta takes a look at his political journey, his controversial, polarizing yet fascinating old-style legacy of Mulayam Singh Yadav. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-mulayam-was-the-most-political-of-our-politicians-indian-muslims-most-important-leader/1161734/
उत्तर प्रदेश में तीन बार मुख्यमंत्री रहे मुलायम सिंह ने सोमवार को हरियाणा के गुरुग्राम स्थित एक निजी अस्पताल में अंतिम सांस ली, जहां पिछले एक हफ्ते से उनका इलाज चल रहा था.
There's a flaw in CJI U.U. Lalit's recommendations for Supreme Court judges. It ignores some high courts, women, and ST judges.
The SIT formed in Uttarakhand says Pulkit Arya’s 'motive' to allegedly ‘murder’ Ankita was to hide his attempts to push her to ‘provide sexual favours to guests’ despite her refusal.
पिछले महीने बोस्टन में प्रबोध स्वामी नेता आनंद सागर स्वामी के सत्संग का एक वीडियो वायरल हुआ था. उसमें मौजूद एक विवादित बयान को लेकर ब्रह्म समाज ने उन पर भगवान शिव का अपमान करने का आरोप लगाया है.
उद्धव के विश्वासपात्रों को लगता है कि वे अंधेरी ईस्ट विधानसभा उपचुनाव में बिना पार्टी चिन्ह के भी जीत सकते हैं. वैकल्पिक चुनाव चिन्ह के विकल्प पर चर्चा के बाद फैसला किया जाएगा.
खुशहाल भारतीयों ने तमाम क्षेत्रों में विजय की घोषणा कर दी है— हवाईअड्डों की बेहतरी से लेकर वैक्सीन लगवाने वालों की संख्या तक की मिसाल दी जाती है लेकिन बहुत कुछ ऐसा भी है जो गलत और खतरनाक है.
Victory has been declared in all kinds of areas, from the quality of our airports to vaccination numbers. But there is also much that is wrong, much that looks dangerous. Watch this week's #NationalInterest in which ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses why flashing victory sign too soon is a perilous national trait. Brought to you by @Kia India
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Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/is-india-shining-again-why-flashing-victory-sign-too-soon-is-a-perilous-national-trait/1158902/
श्रीलंका के आर्थिक संकट ने उसके मेडिकल सेक्टर पर काफी गहरा असर डाला है. दवाईयों की कमी और उनके आसमान छूते दाम. यहां तक कि कुछ अस्पताल तो मरीजों को खाना तक मुहैया नहीं करा पा रहे हैं.
Nobel Peace Prize winners are from Lukashenko’s Belarus, Putin’s Russia & Zelensky’s Ukraine. Shekhar Gupta on who the winners are, their courage, and also geopolitics from Belarus' Ales Bialiatski and his decades old tussle with Lukashenko in Episode 1091, #CutTheClutter.
Owner of one resort says all bookings cancelled overnight, while another was sealed over failure to comply with fire safety norms, at a time when business was picking up post Covid.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/surprise-inspections-guests-scared-off-how-ankita-murder-is-hurting-resorts-in-pauri-garhwal/1157050/
The most rattling part of the survey is Question no. 9 — about the funding of madrasas. Muslims fear such an exercise may bring out the bulldozers.
What makes Bharat Jodo Yatra so successful at this time of hatred and how does it contrast with Rahul Gandhi's Congress presidency? Should we just 'let Rahul be Rahul'? Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi to find out.
Sri Lanka’s economic crisis has had a devastating impact on the medical sector, with acute shortages and rising prices. Some hospitals even struggle to provide food for patients.
एक बूढ़ी औरत को खुद पानी देने से लेकर एक छोटी बच्ची के जूते बांधने तक, कांग्रेस पार्टी अपने नेता राहुल गांधी की राष्ट्रव्यापी यात्रा के दौरान कैमरे में कैद किये गए 'दृश्यों' को पहुंच से परे नेता वाली उनकी छवि का मुकाबला करने के लिए जमकर प्रसारित कर रही है.
After Amit Shah recently announced reservation for Kashmir’s Paharis in order to inject life into the region, these very reservations could instead ignite new savage fires. Watch ThePrint #SecurityCode with Praveen Swami----more----Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/reservations-for-kashmirs-paharis-meant-to-help-them-but-it-could-start-new-fires-instead/1155178/----more----
पीएमजीकेएवाई को पिछले सप्ताह तीन और महीनों के लिए बढ़ा दिया गया. योजना के लाभार्थियों के विश्लेषण से पता चलता है कि गुजरात में 50 फीसदी से ज्यादा आबादी और हिमाचल प्रदेश में 38 फीसदी से ज्यादा लोगों को इससे फायदा पहुंचेगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/food-security-food-security-act-gujarat-assembly-election-pmgkay/406145/
Meaning of Putin’s a nuclear threat. Why it’s a loser’s option. Shekhar Gupta tells you this and more in Episode 1090 of @CutTheClutter.
पता चला है कि भाजपा के राष्ट्रीय महासचिव संतोष का देहरादून का दौरा आलाकमान द्वारा इस बात का आकलन करने का प्रयास था कि क्या अंकिता भंडारी की हत्या के बाद उत्तराखंड में भाजपा की जमीन खिसक रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bl-santhosh-pushkar-singh-dhami-uttarakhand-dehradun-bjp/406171/
National general secretary Santhosh’s visit to Dehradun was attempt by high command to assess if BJP is losing ground in Uttarakhand after Ankita Bhandari murder, it is learnt.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/dhamis-delhi-trips-bl-santhosh-in-dehradun-is-bjp-getting-anxious-about-uttarakhand/1155219/
Nobody has seen the 'missing camels' in the last three weeks–not the villagers, or animal rights activists.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/curious-case-of-the-missing-camels-trafficked-from-rajasthan-lost-in-varanasi-court-steps-in/1156176/
Muhammad Ghori had Lakshmi coins, Ghazni’s robes were worn by a Khajurao king. Don’t view history through ‘Hindu king vs Muslim invader’ lens.
Do the recent statements on unemployment mean it is no longer on the same page as the govt? What is a 'population imbalance'? Find the answers in episode #1089 of #CutTheClutter, as @ShekharGupta decodes RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's annual speech.
शाह की तरफ से जम्मू-कश्मीर की पहाड़ी भाषी जनजातियों के लिए आरक्षण की घोषणा के एक दिन बाद उनकी बारामूला रैली में बड़ी संख्या में लोग पहुंचे. आरक्षण की घोषणा से उत्साहित पहाड़ी समुदाय के लोगों ने मोदी सरकार के समर्थन में जमकर नारे लगाए.
The Chinese term for deterrence differs from the English term in International Relations literature. China combines deterrence and compellence strategies.
प्रस्ताव गुरुवार या शुक्रवार को चुनाव आयोग को भेजा जाएगा. केसीआर जल्द ही अपनी भविष्य की योजनाओं और राष्ट्रीय राजनीति में उनकी भूमिका के बारे में बात कर सकते हैं.
Last year, Bengal’s Durga Puja became 1st in Asia to get UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage tag. After 2 yrs of low-key celebrations due to Covid, revellers went all out this year.
You will not see Ritu Maheshwari making war with the system even when she’s tackling corruption or improving the grievance redressal system in Noida.
भागवत ने कहा कि लोग सरकारी नौकरी की तरफ भाग रहे हैं. सरकारी और निजी क्षेत्रों में सिर्फ 20-30 प्रतिशत लोगों को ही रोजगार मिल सकता है.
In this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect, DK Singh explains how BL Santhosh has re-set the traditional power hierarchy in the BJP----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/how-rss-pracharak-bl-santhosh-has-emerged-as-bjps-rock-star-general-secretary/1153602/
अब जब बीएमसी चुनाव नजदीक ही हैं और उद्धव ठाकरे और सीएम एकनाथ शिंदे के नेतृत्व वाले शिवसेना के दोनों गुटों के बीच तनातनी जारी है, दोनों ही पक्ष अपनी-अपनी ताकत दिखाने की पूरी कोशिश करेंगे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/uddhav-shinde-to-battle-for-real-shiv-sena-at-separate-dussehra-rallies/405435/
Brazilian election puts Lula ahead, Putin rants at the West & ideologies are put through the 2022 ‘wet grinder’. In episode 1087 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta weaves them together as part of a larger geopolitical cycle in which nothing is certain and things are not what they seem.
भाजपा के महासचिव (संगठन) के रूप में, बीएल संतोष के पास अपार शक्तियां हैं. लेकिन उनके पूर्ववर्तियों में से कोई भी उनके जैसा हाई-प्रोफाइल नहीं था, यहां तक कि नरेंद्र मोदी भी नहीं.
RBI's rate hike also among decisions announced last week that might pay political dividends in state polls, but could come with commensurate economic costs, say economists.
The Malayali trans community says that trans-friendly doctors exist in the state. But they all work at private hospitals and are difficult to hold accountable.
Russia is trying to do what Pakistan tried—engage in aggression and threaten nuclear escalation if the other side responded.
In this week's episode of #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami unravels the journey of the PFI – the allegations of its members joining jihadist groups, the similarities it shares with Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), and the social and political issues that frame islamism in India.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/pfi-ban-is-no-quick-fix-for-jihadi-threat-see-how-simi-ban-birthed-indian-mujahideen/1147320/
5.8 टन के इंजन वाले इस हेलीकॉप्टर को एचएएल ने विकसित किया है. दो इंजनों वाला यह हेलीकॉप्टर हवा से हवा में मार करेगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/the-name-is-prachanda-lch-inducted-into-army-can-fly-at-an-altitude-of-5000-meters-with-weapons/404830/
Brazilian election puts Lula ahead, Putin rants at the West & ideologies are put through the 2022 ‘wet grinder’. In episode 1086 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta weaves them together as part of a larger geopolitical cycle in which nothing is certain and things are not what they seem.
दर्जनों एडहॉक शिक्षकों ने दावा किया कि इस महीने डीयू की स्थायी शिक्षकों की भर्ती शुरू होने के बाद उनकी नौकरी चली गई. इस प्रक्रिया में इतने सालों की उनकी सर्विस की 'गलत ढंग से' अनदेखी की गई है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/academic-reputation-also-lost-with-job-how-dus-recruitment-drive-worsened-the-condition-of-ad-hoc-teachers/404749/
Mandatory registration of FIRs, as directed by Ashok Gehlot in 2019, drove up cases. But without effective probe, it satisfies none – rape survivors, or the opposition.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/first-they-survive-rape-then-come-police-proof-patriarchy-and-politics-of-rajasthan/1151787/
Can the Congress politician sacrifice the search for patronage? The answer to this question will indeed determine the future of India’s oldest party.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/kharge-tharoor-wont-matter-its-the-definition-of-congress-politician-that-must-change/1152523/
पर्यटन बोर्ड का कहना है कि वनंत्रा रिसॉर्ट ने कभी परमिट के लिए आवेदन ही नहीं किया था. जिला औद्योगिक केंद्र के एक वरिष्ठ अधिकारी का दावा है कि रिसॉर्ट के बगल में स्थित फैक्ट्री के लिए भी जरूरी अनुमति नहीं ली गई थी.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bjp-leaders-son-accused-in-ankita-murder-case-was-running-his-resort-in-rishikesh-without-government-approval/404740/
Tourism board says Vanantra resort never applied for permit. A senior official of District Industrial Centre claims factory next to resort did not have requisite permission.
यहां के निवासी चाहते हैं कि पूरी स्लम बस्ती के विकास के बजाये उन्हें अपने स्तर पर सोसाइटी का सेल्फ-डेवलपमेंट करने दिया जाए. सरकार ने नई बोलियां आमंत्रित कीं, लेकिन स्थानीय निवासियों का कहना है कि हमेशा केवल चुनाव से पहले इस तरह की कवायद की जाती है.
बेहद ध्रुवीकृत समय में, हाशिये पर धकेले गए अल्पसंख्यक पीछे मुड़कर अपनी उन जड़ों और बुनियादों को बचाने में जुट जाते जो उन्हें बहुत प्रिय होते हैं लेकिन राजनीतिक दृष्टि से यह एक खतरनाक जाल बुन सकता है.
In this week’s National Interest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why the tussle over the hijab issue is a politically fuelled war & why India’s hijab supporters will lose even if they win Supreme Court battle thus leaving BJP as the only gainer.
पढ़ने के लिए विदेश जाना भारत में कोई नई बात नहीं है. नई बात है वंचित जातियों की इस क्षेत्र में जगी रुचि.
As Putin signs ‘independence’ decrees for Ukraine's Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, Shekhar Gupta sheds light on the 'biggest turning point' so far, how it will affect Russia's future territorial negotiations and prospects of nuclear warfare. Episode 1086 of Cut The Clutter will also look at how Ashok Gehlot has shown the Gandhi family their falling influence over Congress and a glimpse of other such figures who rose in the past as the 'dynasty' weakened. Brought to you by @Kia India
महाराष्ट्र सरकार ने सोमवार को 111 करोड़ रुपये की शुरुआती पूंजी के साथ महा ARC लिमिटेड का गठन किया है, जो वित्तीय संकट में चल रही उन कंपनियों का पुनर्गठन करेगा, जिनका राज्य सरकार से सीधा संबंध है. आरबीआई ने अभी तक लाइसेंस जारी नहीं किया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/arc-maharashtra-central-government-narcl/403499/
There are five primary factors driving an increasing number of students from marginalised communities entering the Western institutions.
With assembly polls approaching, BJP in Himachal has little time left to address farmers’ demands of MSP, uniform box sizes and relaxation in ‘colour classification’ of apples.
The fact that the Narendra Modi government waited nine months to appoint Gen Anil Chauhan as the second CDS shows that it has complete faith and trust in him.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/brahmastra/cds-lt-gen-anil-chauhan-has-a-lot-to-do-but-first-fast-track-what-gen-bipin-rawat-started/1148270/
In episode 1085 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the origin of the Popular Front of India (PFI), its key members and how even the worst critics of the Modi government support a ban against it. We will also look at why it is believed that PFI is a revamped version of banned terror outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) despite the former's members contesting the claims and how 'political polarisation' may be behind delay in putting the ban.
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पीएफआई सदस्य ने बताया कि ‘अड्डा’ चर्चाओं में अल्लाह के संदेश, सरकार की ‘मुस्लिम विरोधी नीतियों’ और ‘मुसलमानों की एकजुट आवाज’ बनने की जरूरत के नाम पर कैसे युवाओं को लुभाया जाता है.
The PFI member explained how recruits were attracted by ‘adda’ discussions on message of Allah, government’s ‘anti-Muslim policies’, and a need for a united ‘voice for Muslims’.
India's armed forces function under 'objective control' of the government. They either did not advise the govt against 'decolonisation' or, worse, have aligned with its political ideology.
मध्य प्रदेश के मुख्यमंत्री अब सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रमों में उन अधिकारियों पर कार्रवाई कर रहे हैं, सरकारी और कल्याणकारी योजनाओं को आमजन तक नहीं पहुंचा रहे हैं.
The BJP's ‘ek tak’ campaign led to it 25-year-long rule in Gujarat. Now it’s AAP's turn to say 'Ek moko Kejriwalne'.
चंपा सिंह थापा एक लंबे समय तक बाल ठाकरे के निजी सहायक रहे थे और उन्हें एक तरह से ‘शिवसेना परिवार का हिस्सा’ ही माना जाता था. वह सोमवार को ठाकरे के एक अन्य पूर्व सहयोगी मोरेश्वर राजे के साथ शिंदे गुट में शामिल हो गए.
A Pew report shows how developed world’s public opinion on Xi Jinping’s China has declined in last 20 years. From the US to Japan, Europe, Quad and 5-Eyes group too. In episode #1084 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses what exactly about China makes the world uneasy.
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‘Cattle didn’t come to the city, the city came in the way of the cattle,’ say Maldhari leaders who led the protest against the BJP government’s cattle control bill.
पूनिया ने अशोक गहलोत सरकार पर जनमत मिलने के बावजूद राजस्थान के लोगों के साथ धोखा करने का आरोप लगाया.
शिक्षा सलाहकारों और वित्तीय संस्थानों का दावा है कि टियर II और III के शहरों में रहने वाले छात्रों की विदेशों में शिक्षा के प्रति दिलचस्पी बढ़ी है. इन छात्रों का कहना है कि विदेशी डिग्रियां उनके अच्छे भविष्य के लिए मददगार साबित होंगी.
Champa Singh Thapa, Bal Thackeray's long-time personal attendant who was seen as ‘part of Sena family’, joined Shinde faction Monday with another former Thackeray aide, Moreshwar Raje.
किशिदा ने पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी और अमेरिकी उपराष्ट्रपति कमला हैरिस से मुलाकात की. ये दोनों पूर्व जापानी पीएम शिंजो आबे के अंतिम संस्कार के लिए टोक्यो पहुंचे हैं.
Drama in Rajasthan around Ashok Gehlot, defying Rahul & Sonia Gandhi shows a growing trend of satraps defying the high command. In episode 1083 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta unpacks the complexities in the crisis. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read 2013 National Interest "One dynasty dimming" here: https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/one-dynasty-dimming/544303/
The album contains eight songs written and composed by the Bengal CM, including one she’s sung with state minister Indranil Sen as well as singer & TMC legislator Aditi Munshi.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/politics/whats-in-mamatas-debut-album-her-solo-ministers-crooning-to-her-tunes-touch-of-modern-rock/1144089/
'If Durga can be worshipped with Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, Ganesh, why can’t a street dog be allowed to coexist peacefully with her children?' asks a puja club member.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/pet-friendly-durga-puja-pandals-in-west-bengal-set-to-redefine-faith-and-family/1144477/
Over 17 protesters have been reportedly shot dead in clashes with police in Iran as anti-Hijab protests spread across 80 cities. Why is the Hijab a metaphor for a bitter struggle that involves identity, the State & social class and how the many shades of grey in Iran's hijab war show it's not just personal freedom vs theocracy -- Watch Praveen Swami explain in this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode
A proxy regime and its people becoming cannon fodder for the US and NATO at the expense of Ukrainian long-term interests has come as a bitter pill for the Kremlin.
इस एल्बम में पश्चिम बंगाल की मुख्यमंत्री के लिखे और कंपोज किए आठ गीत शामिल हैं, जिसमें उनका राज्य में मंत्री इंद्रनील सेन के अलावा गायिका और टीएमसी विधायक अदिति मुंशी के साथ गाया एक गाना भी है.
अस्सी साल की माया देवी इतिहास बनाने के लिए आगे बढ़ चुकी हैं लेकिन उनकी इस पहल में न तो समय उनका साथ दे रहा है और न ही स्वास्थ्य.
Putin’s Ukraine war spurs Italy and Sweden to swing hard Right, esp with Giorgio Meloni. Shekhar Gupta explains how the populism of the Right in Europe is based more on issues of identity, culture and religion. The episode 1081 of Cut The Clutter looks at the rise of far-Right leader Giorgia Meloni and how similar problems of identity in both Italy and Sweden are resulting in greater support for populist leaders. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read The Washington Post article here: https://archive.is/20220913143749/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/13/giorgia-meloni-italy-interview/#selection-425.0-425.51----more----Read Paulina Neuding's article here:https://www.commonsense.news/p/two-bombings-in-one-night-thats-normal
एक तरफ जहां फिल्म निर्माता अभिषेक अग्रवाल का कहना है कि उनकी फिल्म में कोई ‘शुगर कोटिंग नहीं’ होगी, पटकथा लेखक विजयेंद्र प्रसाद का दावा है कि वह अपने काम के जरिये मानवीय संदेश देने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/a-bjp-leader-among-three-producers-to-make-a-film-on-nizam-ahead-of-telangana-polls/401363/
The Election Commission is in the midst of a crackdown against over 2,000 ‘unrecognised political parties’, and the IT Department has already raided many. Here’s why.
रक्षा प्रतिष्ठान का मानना है कि चूंकि एलएसी सक्रिय सैन्य गतिविधियों वाली सीमा है, इसलिए आईटीबीपी को उसके अधीन लाया जाना चाहिए. लेकिन इससे इतर राय रखने वाला एमएचए ‘एक बॉर्डर, एक फोर्स’ पर जोर दे रहा है.
Eighty-year-old Maya Devi wants to make history but she doesn't have time or health on her side.
दीक्षित की अप्रैल 2021 में कानपुर के एक प्राइवेट अस्पताल में मौत हो गई थी. अधिकारियों ने पाया कि उसके शव को उसके माता-पिता ने घर में एक एसी कमरे में रखा हुआ था. उनका विश्वास था कि वह 'कोमा' में है. ----more----
Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/kanpur-uttar-pradesh-mummified-body-after-18-months-it/401066/
In this week’s National Interest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why the Aam Aadmi Party is filling a big vacuum in Indian politics. However the question is how long it can sustain without an ideology. Why is Arvind Kejriwal gearing up for Gujarat and how is Congress losing its reserve?
Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read 2020 National Interest here:https://theprint.in/national-interest/arvind-kejriwals-start-up-aap-is-the-political-unicorn-of-the-decade/344449/----more----Read Shruti Kapila's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/aap-is-a-lazy-and-guilt-free-version-of-the-bjp/1133814/----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/aaps-filling-a-big-vacuum-in-indian-politics-question-is-how-long-it-can-sustain-without-ideology/1140613/
कांग्रेस के वोटर करीब एक दशक से विकल्प की तलाश में हैं और आंध्र से लेकर तेलंगाना और महाराष्ट्र तक एक ही कहानी दोहराई गई है. इधर ‘आप’ इसी का फायदा उठाने में जुटी है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/aap-filling-big-vacuum-in-indian-politics-how-long-it-can-sustain-without-ideology-kejriwal/400536/
भारतीय सेना के पास अत्याधुनिक रूसी इगला मिसाइलें हैं और अपाशे हेलिकॉप्टरों के लिए स्टिंगर मिसाइलें सीमित संख्या में है जो ज्यादा असरदार नहीं साबित होंगी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/ukraine-war-is-proving-that-future-battles-can-be-won-with-advanced-missiles-india-should-get-them-soon/399765/
As RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat, continues his outreach to muslims, in episode 1081 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the impact, significance and reasons behind this outreach. Why this development is not so unexpected and what does it tell us about BJP's politics. Brought to you by @Kia India
Watch Shekhar Gupta's Walk The Talk With Lt General (Retd) Zameer Uddin Shah : https://youtu.be/w3NKxs1oVQw
इस्लामिक संगठन, पीएफआई और उसके सहयोगी संगठनों के नेताओं के घरों और कार्यालयों पर छापे मारे गए. गिरफ्तार लोगों में पीएफआई के सह-संस्थापक पी. कोया, चेयरमैन ओ.एम.ए. सलेम और एसडीपीआई के अध्यक्ष ई. अबूबकर शामिल हैं.
Folk music just wasn’t cutting it anymore for Sarvjeet Tamta, a Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan fan who left home 10 years ago at the age of 16. He hasn't looked back since.
Folk music just wasn’t cutting it anymore for Sarvjeet Tamta, a Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan fan who left home 10 years ago at the age of 16. He hasn't looked back since.
Perhaps it is time to take a page or two from the Cold War textbooks, suitably translated into an Asian language of choice.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-china-sco-cold-war-shows-we-have-different-ideas-of-normality-military-or-economic/1139292/
1954 के बाद पहली बार ऐसा हुआ है जब उग्रवाद से निपटने के लिए इस क्षेत्र में एक पूरी ब्रिगेड की तैनाती नहीं की गई. उग्रवादी संगठनों के साथ शांति समझौतों के कारण भी यहां हिंसा में कमी आई है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/peace-in-the-northeast-allows-indian-army-to-hand-over-counter-insurgency-duties-assam-rifles/399938/
Why is the Congress President election important & will it make any real difference. With Gehlot, Tharoor names in poll, answers to 5 questions people are asking about Congress — Watch ThePrint #ToThePoint with Vir Sanghvi.
Aam Aadmi Party is a pretender and Congress not much of a contender, clearing the way for a second term for BJP in poll-bound Himachal, according to Chief Minister Jairam Thakur.
Turning point in the history of insurgency in the Northeast as calm reigns for now. Shekhar Gupta explains the history of insurgency in Northeast, Army’s role in the past in counter-insurgency and the complexities in Episode 1080 of #CutTheClutter. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Shekhar Gupta's article for India Today : https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/indiascope/story/19840131-gauhati-high-court-orders-release-on-bail-of-pla-chief-nameirakpam-bisheshwar-singh-802729-1984-01-31
बुधवार को मुंबई के नेस्को मैदान में पार्टी पदाधिकारियों को संबोधित करते हुए महाराष्ट्र के पूर्व सीएम ने अपने काम की तुलना आम आदमी पार्टी से की. लेकिन साथ ही उन्होंने ये भी कहा कि शिवसेना अपने काम का प्रचार नहीं करती है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/uddhav-thackeray-tells-sena-cadre-ahead-of-bmc-polls-attacks-shinde-fadnavis/399474/
With their access to grazing lands reduced due to climate factors and the army's security concerns, the Changpa nomads worry for their livelihood and the health of their livestock.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/between-china-climate-change-development-ladakhi-nomads-are-losing-grip-on-their-land/1135594/
In Bhilwara’s Sansi community, the ‘kukdi’ practice of determining virginity is rampant. If women fail, there’s beatings, fines by khap panchayats and rape allegations.
The idea of dominating the Indian Ocean is not new. Naval interactions between South India and Sri Lanka date back to the 11th century.
पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री को आखिरी बार ईद पर एक सार्वजनिक कार्यक्रम में देखा गया था और तब से वह सियासी तस्वीर से गायब हैं. उनके भाई का कहना है कि चन्नी का अगले महीने भारत लौटने आने का विचार है.
केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल ने राजनीतिक दलों को दिल्ली में उनके कार्यालयों के लिए आवंटित भूमि की श्रेणी को बदलने के आवास मंत्रालय के प्रस्ताव को अपनी स्वीकृति दे दी है, जिससे उनके ऊपर बकाया राशि में काफी कमी आई है.
What do soaring inflation rates along with energy crisis mean for Europe and is Putin counting on his ‘General Winter’ as he ups the ante, In Episode 1079 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta answers these questions, and explains weapons in Putin’s arsenal & the impact on Europe. Brought to you by @Kia India
Battling stifling heat, leaking roofs, survivors of the July 2021 landslide live in makeshift shelters of asbestos. The permanent homes they were promised by govt remain unfinished.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/no-end-to-vanvas-year-after-landslide-erased-maharashtra-village-residents-still-live-in-boxes/1135319/
How many taps get water — and how often — is completely a call of the local ‘water men.’ And that is where organisational lapses become clear
एकनाथ शिंदे जब महाराष्ट्र के मुख्यमंत्री बने तो भारतीय जनता युवा मोर्चा के सदस्य विजय माने रातों-रात ख्यात हो गए. लेकिन शिंदे की तरह ही दिखना अब उनके खिलाफ एफआईआर का कारण बन गया है और दावा किया जा रहा है कि उन्होंने ‘सीएम की छवि को चोट पहुंचाई’ है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/shindes-lookalike-those-who-listen-to-peoples-problems-and-get-photographed-but-are-now-in-trouble/398822/
Govt & RBI have held talks with JPMorgan emerging markets bond index , but index managers need approval from investor committees. Announcement expected to take at least 2 quarters.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/economy/are-indian-govt-bonds-about-to-hit-global-indices-attract-more-foreign-funds-not-just-yet/1136063/
India-US relations have recently seen a distinct cooling-off, a change from the friendly equation the two countries usually enjoy. In #GlobalPrint, Jyoti Malhotra explains what this means for Jaishankar on his US visit and what this has to do with Russia and China
प्रतिभा सिंह ने कहा, राहुल को राजनीतिक कुशलता सीखने की ज़रूरत है, और उन्होंने आगे कहा कि अगर गांधी वंशज पार्टी के लिए समय नहीं देना चाहते, तो ऐसे बहुत से नेता और दिग्गज मौजूद हैं जो उस जगह को भर सकते हैं.
This is 1st time NPP is fighting in Tripura, and 2nd time in Karnataka, where it failed to win any seats in 2013 elections. Focus for 2023 will be on tribal seats, say party leaders.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s ‘honeymoon period’ in office is over. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh analyses how Punjab model casts a shadow on Kejriwal’s ‘Delhi model’. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect
डेटा दर्शाता है कि बड़ी संख्या में माता-पिता सीबीएसई को दरकिनार कर रहे हैं और आगे विदेशी कॉलेजों में पढ़ाई को ध्यान में रखते हुए बच्चों को आईबी और आईजीएससीई स्कूलों में एडमिशन दिला रहे हैं.लेकिन आलोचक‘क्लास सिस्टम’ को लेकर चिंतित हैं.
At the launch of a new book, ‘Ambedkar and Modi’, it is important to remember Modi’s Constitution yatra 12 years ago.
A common sentiment that is prevalent in smaller towns at large is, "80 per cent of this is coming from women."
प्रस्ताव में यह भी कहा गया है कि 'चिटफंड घोटालों में कई भाजपा नेताओं के नाम शामिल होने के बावजूद, जांच एजेंसियां इस मामले के एक पक्ष की अनदेखी और दुसरे पक्ष की जांच कर रही हैं.'
पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री का नाम टीएमसी की संशोधित गोवा राज्य समिति से गायब हैं. टीएमसी सांसद ने उन्हें 'सम्माननिय व्यक्ति' बताया और कहा कि फिलहाल हमारा ध्यान राज्य में 'अपने बलबूते' आगे बढ़ने पर है.
In the 1960s, an IAF team was in Cairo to make fighter jets. Both India and Egypt knew the importance of a domestic defence industrial base — that bond is restarting.
For all its talk of honesty, the Kejriwal-led party’s identity-free identity is anything but authentic.
What started as pushback against elevation of former SC judge's son, has extended to UP lawyers practicing in SC, with bar associations demanding judges to be from within Allahabad HC lawyers.
किसी ने यह नहीं सोचा होगा कि भाजपा सरकार चुनाव सुधार करने के अपने वादे पूरे करेगी लेकिन असली निराशा सुप्रीम कोर्ट से हुई है जिसने मामले को बहुत गरम मान कर इसे अगली-ज्यादा-बुद्धिमान-पीढ़ी के सुपुर्द करने जैसा फैसला किया
पंजाब के एक पूर्व आईपीएस अधिकारी और भाजपा नेता इकबाल सिंह लालपुरा का कहना है, आतंकवाद के दौर के घाव अभी भी ताजा हैं. और इसका समाधान भरोसा बहाल करने वाला एक जस्टिस ट्रिब्यूनल ही है.
In Episode 1077 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at India’s declining Foreign Exchange Reserves and the rising Current Account Deficit. He also explains what these mean for Indian economy and why RBI's quest to save the rupee is may be harming the economy. Brought to you by @Kia India
मोदी ने सम्मेलन में खाद्य एवं ऊर्जा सुरक्षा को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता देने की जरूरत बताई और कहा कि शंघाई सहयोग संगठन को ‘भरोसेमंद, उदार और विविधापूर्ण सप्लाई चेन’ बनाने पर गौर करना चाहिए.
For Indian foreign policy, a weakened Russia is a mixed bag: it is likely to be more beholden to Beijing, but its support to China in the Indo-Pacific would matter less.
Hasmukh Patel, then Officer on Special Duty to the Narmada Development Minister, had said that Medha Patkar's concern regarding fair and just rehabilitation was genuine.
महंगे कपड़े पहनने की अगर क्षमता है, जो भारतीय नेताओं में है, तो गांधी की तरह फकीरी का नाटक करना गलत है.
Civil servants are being sent for immersive training programmes in corporate sector as part of govt's Mission Karmayogi, which focusses on capacity building.
पुलिस का दावा है कि दो आरोपियों ने किशोरियों के साथ रेप किया और ‘शादी करने पर जोर’ देने के बाद उनका गला घोंट दिया. फिर ‘सबूत मिटाने’ के लिए उनके शवों को पेड़ से लटका दिया.
A conflict has yet again erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia. In Episode 1076 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the war between the two nations, the region's geography, politics religion & ethnicity and how Russia is impacting this conflict. Brought to you by @Kia India
Cut The Clutter episode 580: https://youtu.be/LW4j2MP29ns
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Sumdorong Chu confrontation that happened under Rajiv Gandhi took 9 yrs for status quo restoration; movement on PP15 13 months.
If you were a British officer in the late 1800s, you just had one goal after the Revolt of 1857 – to prove that India cannot be a stable nation.
With offers of Rs 40 lakh and above as starting salaries, students from such colleges are getting placed in top companies. Industry experts say firms today put 'skills over pedigree'.
भारत में एंटासिड रैनिटिडिन अभी भी चलन में हैं जिसे रैनटेक और जैनटैक के नाम से जाना जाता है. जबकि कई देश 2020 में ही इसकी बिक्री रोक चुके हैं क्योंकि इसमें कुछ ऐसे कंपाउंड पाए जाते हैं जिनसे कैंसर होने का खतरा रहता है.
भाजपा ने केजरीवाल की पार्टी पर हमला शुरू कर दिया है, अनुमान है कि दिल्ली निकाय चुनाव, गुजरात और हिमाचल में होने वाले विधानसभा चुनावों के साथ ही होंगे. 'आप का असली चेहरा' दिखाने के लिए वीडियो सर्कुलेट किये जा रहे हैं.
महाराष्ट्र कई सालों से 22 अरब डॉलर का प्लांट पाने के प्रयास कर रहा था लेकिन वेदांत-फॉक्सकॉन ने मंगलवार को गुजरात के साथ समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर कर लिए.
As PM Modi, Xi, Putin head for the SCO summit, Shekhar Gupta looks at the significance of geopolitics in Eurasia, Xi Jinping’s first foreign visit since Covid pandemic started, why China is pressing Nepal and India’s challenge as well as opportunity. Watch episode1075 of #CutTheClutter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brought to you by @KiaIndia
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How do you become a Muslim Instagram sensation and not look weak? UP's Bajis are doing it.
Official Hindi is the product of official English, which has inherited the tone, vocabulary and expressions from colonial administrative discourse.
महाराष्ट्र 7 साल से ज्यादा समय से इस निवेश को राज्य में लाने का प्रयास कर रहा था और बातचीत निर्णायक चरण में थी. यह डील गुजरात को ऐसे समय में मिली है जब राज्य विधानसभा चुनाव के करीब है.
Mysuru NGO Odanadi helped 2 minors file a rape complaint against influential Murugha Mutt chief. Since then, it has faced ‘death threats’, but is still rallying for complainants.
मैसूर के मूर्तिकार ने जब 2008 में अपनी कॉर्पोरेट नौकरी छोड़ी तो उनकी मां काफी निराश हो गईं थीं. लेकिन उसके बाद उन्हें मूर्ति बनाने के कई बड़े बड़े ऑफर मिले हैं, जिसमें नेताजी की प्रतिमा बनाने का काम सबसे कठिन था.
Once overlooked by the secular establishment, Subhas Chandra Bose was eventually sought to be appropriated by communists, embraced by socialists, reclaimed by Congress, and adopted as a hero by Hindu-supremacists.
दिल्ली क्राइम सीजन-2 में अभिनय करने वाले अभिषेक सिंह से लेकर गाना गाने वाले IAS अधिकारी डॉ. हरिओम तक, भारत के IAS अधिकारी प्रशासन से अलग अपनी प्रतिभा का प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/dancing-and-singing-steel-frame-of-india-ias-officers-are-refining-their-art-by-breaking-restrictions/394777/
The British govt’s management of famines saw mass deaths, underpaid work in relief camps and caste preferences.
Sukhpal Singh says repealed farm laws 'catered to corporations', plans to focus on boosting farmer income, crop diversification, favours export of surplus to neighbouring countries.
Ukrainian forces, have now turned aggressors in the counter-offensive against Russia. In episode 1073 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the losses faced by Russians in the last one week, Ukraine's gains and why Putin now faces a severe threat amid rising pressure on his forces.
Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Article by Anne Applebaum : https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/09/ukraine-victory-russia-putin/671405/
क्योंकि इसके पीछे मंशा तेलंगाना के 15 फीसदी मुसलमानों को उकसाने की दिखती है, इससे बेहतर तो है ‘एकीकरण’ दिवस मनाने का केसीआर का फैसला.
The law grants forest dwellers the right to a road. But constructing a road through the dense forest is a difficult decision to make.
Calling for holistic solutions for newly urbanising, expanding parts of the city, experts suggest govt uses weather apps & desilts drains to avert future disasters.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/environment/wet-mattresses-smelly-rice-rain-fear-bengaluru-east-struggles-to-recover-from-freak-flood/1124877/
शहर के कुछ हिस्सों का विस्तार करते हुए नए शहरीकरण का ठोस समाधान निकालने के आह्वान के साथ विशेषज्ञों का सुझाव है कि सरकार भविष्य में आपदाओं पर काबू पाने के लिए वेदर ऐप और नालियों से सिल्ट निकालने जैसे उपाय करे.
It's best to describe the BJP in its current avatar as a ‘movement’ party—one that seeks to upend ‘obsolete’ ways of doing things and replace them with its own values.
ब्रह्मास्त्र की कहानी में तर्क यानी लॉजिक ढूंढने की जरूरत नहीं है. लॉजिक इसमें है भी नहीं. इस तरह की फिल्मों में लॉजिक की जरूरत भी नहीं होती.
In this week’s National Interest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how Modi's emphasis on 'kartavya' puts the monkey on citizen’s back, by shifting definition of constitutional state from govt’s duties to citizen & how it’s central to his political proposition. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/on-kartavya-path-ask-not-what-modi-can-do-for-you-ask-what-you-can-do-for-modis-india/1123017/----more----Read Why India and the World Need Gandhi here:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/02/opinion/modi-mahatma-gandhi.html----more----Read ‘Superbrand Narendra Modi: Cast in Titanium, not merely coated with Teflon’ here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/superbrand-narendra-modi-cast-in-titanium-not-merely-coated-with-teflon/60419/
नागरिकों के कर्तव्य पर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के ज़ोर देने का राजनीतिक अर्थ यह है कि गेंद जनता के पाले में डाल दिया जाए. और यही वे सत्ता में आने के बाद से करते रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/kartavya-path-ask-not-what-narendra-modi-can-do-for-you-ask-what-you-can-do-for-his-india/393509/
केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री से लेकर गुजरात मुख्यमंत्री तक BJP नेताओं का दावा है कि पाटकर AAP की CM उम्मीदवार हैं. एक्टिविस्ट ने 2015 में केजरीवाल से दूरी बना ली थी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bjp-hits-out-at-aaps-cm-face-medha-patkar-in-gujarat-aap-says-bjps-choice-for-pm-sonia/392980/
As Indian Army & Chinese PLA disengage ahead of the SCO summit, in episode 1072 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains what's Gogra-Hot Springs, why heights, passes & valleys matter, and the two areas where disengagement is still stuck - Depsang Plains & Demchok in Eastern Ladakh.
यूपी की भाजपा सरकार ने असंतोष दूर करने के लिए जिला निरीक्षण, तबादलों का अधिकार बढ़ाने और डिप्टी सीएम के साथ मुख्यमंत्री की साप्ताहिक समन्वय बैठकें आयोजित करने जैसे कुछ कदम उठाए हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-the-yogi-government-is-trying-to-convince-ministers-deputy-chief-ministers-and-remove-dissent/392884/
The extent to which a given challenge in the economy is cyclical or structural, has major implications for the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal policy.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-gdp-has-turned-around-but-structural-problems-remain/1117210/
BMC says notices will be sent & 'action taken soon'. Some of the schools, catering to underserved communities, say they have applied for recognition but process is slow.
From exposing the cruelty of apathetic teachers to helping fill bank passbooks, Fouziya is an asset to the deaf community in MP's Khandwa and Burhanpur.
SC upheld Punjab & Haryana HC's verdict that the will of Maharaja Harinder Singh Brar, the last ruler of Faridkot, was 'forged, fictitious and shrouded in suspicious circumstances'.
क्रिकेट शरीफ लोगों का खेल नहीं है ये बात एशिया कप में पाकिस्तान-अफगानिस्तान मैच के दौरान साफ हो गई. लेकिन अब पूरी तरह इनकार है.
Why politicians at the top don't like inner-party democracy & will a day come when conspiracy, subterfuge, dynasty & stab-in-the-back will be replaced by genuine internal party democracy in India? Watch Vir Sanghvi in ThePrint #ToThePoint
As the Biden administration in the US clears Pakistan’s F-16 upgrade, in episode 1071 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the history of the F-16s, should India be alarmed and how F-16 denotes Pakistan-US ties over the past 40 years.
India has not consulted Nepal regarding the Agnipath scheme applying to recruitment of Gorkhas, who have loyally served the Indian Army for over 200 years.
प्रस्तावित बिक्री देश के एफ-16 बेड़े की निरंतरता को जारी रखेगी, जो 'अपनी मजबूत हवा से जमीन की क्षमता के माध्यम से आतंकवाद विरोधी अभियानों का समर्थन करने की पाकिस्तान की क्षमता में काफी सुधार करता है'.
लांस नायक गोपाल सिंह भदौरिया को पदक प्रदान करने में देरी उनके माता-पिता और विधवा के बीच सेवा लाभ को लेकर विवाद के कारण हुई थी. भदौरिया ने 2017 में जम्मू-कश्मीर में आतंकियों से लड़ते हुए अपनी जान गंवा दी थी.
The death of former Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry has India talking road safety like never before. As the government continues to push towards achieving lower death rates on roads, automotive journalist Kushan Mitra, in conversation with ThePrint’s Anurag Chaubey, gives his insights on the issue and where various stakeholders — from manufacturers to authorities — stand in this ever-evolving debate.
16 जून की रात पुलिस ने न्यूज़11 भारत के प्रमुख अरूप चटर्जी को उनके बेडरूम से हिरासत में ले लिया. उनके खिलाफ झारखंड, बंगाल, मुंबई और दिल्ली में मामले दायर किए गए हैं.
As BJP & KCR, Owaisi fight over calling September 17, 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' or 'National Integration Day', in episode 1070 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the history of Hyderabad, how the province which was once bigger than Telangana & Andhra Pradesh put together, 'joined' India 75 years ago.
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In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the importance of Bangladesh to India and why Sheikh Hasina has thrown in her lot with IndiaWatch #GlobalPrint
बीएमसी अधिकारियों का कहना है कि घरों के आस-पास बने होने के कारण ये पार्क लोगों को खासे पसंद आ रहे हैं. खासकर वरिष्ठ नागरिकों को इससे काफी फायदा हुआ है, जिन्हें अब दूर जाने की जरूरत नहीं है.
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From his ‘mansplaining’ tendencies to his disloyalty to Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak went wrong on several counts.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/there-are-many-reasons-why-rishi-sunak-lost-uk-pm-chair-but-race-isnt-the-main-one/1117952/
पिछले दो साल से भारतीय अधिकारियों का जोर है कि बहुध्रुवीय दुनिया के लिए बहुध्रुवीय एशिया का होना जरूरी है, मगर बहुध्रुवीय लक्ष्य के पीछे भागना बेमतलब है.
Last week, the Idol Wing traced two antique idols of Hindu deities Devi and Ganesha to museums in the US stolen 40 years ago from a temple in Nagapattinam.
शाह ने जूनियर एनटीआर से मुलाकात की, तो वहीं नड्डा पिछले महीने अभिनेता नितिन से मिले थे. भाजपा प्रवक्ता ने बताया कि अभी ऐसी और बैठकें होने वाली हैं. हालांकि टीआरएस नेताओं ने 'ब्रह्मास्त्र' इवेंट के रद्द होने के पीछे ‘राजनीतिक बदले' की कार्रवाई से इनकार किया है.
Among the least polluting sources of energy, the geothermal plant project in Ladakh has great potential, but environmentalists and locals remain concerned.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/india/after-freak-accident-its-full-steam-ahead-for-indias-1st-geothermal-power-project-in-ladakh/1117103/
इस बार भाजपा की नजर बीएमसी की उस कुर्सी पर है, जिस पर इस साल मार्च में आम सभा का कार्यकाल समाप्त होने के बाद एक प्रशासक द्वारा कार्यभार संभाले जाने से पहले लगभग 25 साल तक शिवसेना का नियंत्रण रहा था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-shinde-camp-needs-raj-thacker-kill-uddhav-thackeray-resorting-ganpati-diplomacy/390668/
अभूतपूर्व चुनावी सफलता और राजनीतिक ऊंचाइयां हासिल करने के लिए आज भाजपा और अमित शाह की तरफ से जो कदम उठाए जा रहे हैं, वो कभी नरेंद्र मोदी की प्लेबुक का हिस्सा हुआ करते थे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/narendra-modi-poll-strategist-provided-the-blueprint-for-amit-shah-indian-politics/390795/
Stuck in time, Shimla’s struggling to find the right development plan that keeps its heritage fresh, environment safe, and meets the needs of its population.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/is-shimla-story-over-bengaluru-like-jams-no-water-collapsing-buildings-swelling-crowds/1116455/
यूपी मदरसा शिक्षा परिषद के अध्यक्ष का दावा है कि मान्यता प्राप्त मदरसों में से कुछ तो ऐसे हैं जिनका पहले कभी कोई अस्तित्व नहीं था. लेकिन एक कार्यकर्ता का मानना है कि इस तरह के सर्वे भ्रष्टाचार को बढ़ा सकते हैं.
The UP Madrasa Shiksha Parishad chairman claims several madrasas that got recognition earlier never existed. But an activist asserts such surveys can end up in spiking corruption.
इलाहबाद HC ने पिछले महीने 1992 में दोषी ठहराए गए एक व्यक्ति की याचिका ख़ारिज कर दी, जिससे अदालत में विचाराधीन मामले प्रकाश में आ गए. निचली अदालतों की कमी और न्यायिक रिक्तियां इसके पीछे एक बड़ा कारण हैं.
आईएनएस-विक्रांत का भारतीय नौसेना के बेड़े में शामिल होना जश्न का मौका है लेकिन क्या भारत को विमानवाही युद्धपोतों की जरूरत है? और किस तरह के व कितने विमानवाही युद्धपोतों की?
INS Vikrant is reason to celebrate. But does India need aircraft carriers? What kind & how many? What kind of firepower should India field & where will it come from?
टीले को बचा कर रखने वाली दीवार को मजबूत करने के लिए कई सारे मजदूर लगातार हाथ-पांव मार रहे हैं. मोहनजोदड़ो की सबसे प्रतिष्ठित विशेषताओं में से एक, 'मृतकों का टीला' को तिरपाल से ढका हुआ देखा गया है.
What may be deemed a ‘freebie’ today may become a required ‘welfare’ tomorrow, for example, free internet.
Upcoming framework, with separate stream of investors focussed on climate financing, is expected to help India fund green energy & infrastructure projects and meet COP26 commitments.
यूपी के मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालय ने कम से कम 40 अन्य वरिष्ठ आईएएस अधिकारियों को छोड़कर संजय प्रसाद को गृह और सूचना जैसे महत्वपूर्ण विभागों की जिम्मेदारी संभालने के लिए चुना है.
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint Vir Sanghvi argues there is no comparison between Indira Gandhi who created a new Congress and Rahul Gandhi who is destroying the one he inherited and neither is G-23, a 1969 moment for Congress.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/this-isnt-1969-and-rahul-gandhi-isnt-indira-she-was-way-too-smart-for-the-syndicate/1109871/
पिछले 2 वर्षों में बड़े पैमाने पर उत्सवों की कमी को देखते हुए, BJP ने उत्सव में घर जाने वाले लोगों के लिए बसों और एक ट्रेन का इंतज़ाम किया है, और सर्वश्रेष्ठ पंडाल के लिए एक प्रतियोगिता भी आयाजित की है.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mumbai-bjp-woos-marathi-manus-with-grand-ganpati-celebrations-ahead-of-bmc-elections/388329/
शिवसेना में टूट के बाद भी पार्टी कैडर की निष्ठा ठाकरे परिवार के प्रति बनी हुई है. ऐसे में अपनी ताकत बढ़ाने के इरादे के साथ शिंदे गुट ने मुंबई में संगठनात्मक ढांचा तैयार करना शुरू कर दिया है और अपनी शाखाएं खोली हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bmc-election-eknath-shinde-shiv-sena-uddhav-thackeray/388061/
If this situation is allowed to persist, by 2050, India will have nearly 300 million elderly without pension benefits.
इंदिरा गांधी जैसा चतुर राजनेता भारत में दूसरा कोई हुआ नहीं, जिन्होंने एक नयी कांग्रेस ही खड़ी कर दी थी लेकिन राहुल गांधी तो विरासत में मिली पार्टी को बरबाद कर रहे हैं .----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/congress-indira-gandhi-rahul-gandhi-g23-syndicate/387950/
Basti police suspect the woman could have either taken her own life by consuming insecticide or been forced to drink the same after confronting her family about the youth's death.
ThePrintPod में @jomalhotra की रिपोर्ट: बाढ़ पर मोदी का ट्वीट, जयशंकर का बयान भारत-पाकिस्तान के बीच खड़ी दीवार को ढहाने का काम कर सकती है
सुनिए @shivkpandey से
Pakistan’s worst floods in several years may become the thin end of the wedge to crack open the frozen relationship with India. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his sympathies for the humanitarian disaster, external affairs minister S. Jaishankar said India should be “more generous and non-reciprocal” in taking forward the idea of regionalism. ThePrint’s Jyoti Malhotra explains in #GlobalPrint----more----Read this week's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/modis-flood-tweet-jaishankar-statement-show-something-has-thawed-india-pakistan-ties/1108191/
राजस्थान छात्र संघ चुनाव में एबीवीपी के उम्मीदवारों ने सात, एसएफआई ने दो और निर्दलीय उम्मीदवारों ने पांच अध्यक्ष पदों पर जीत हासिल की है, जबकि कांग्रेस की छात्र इकाई एनएसयूआई के खाते में एक भी सीट नहीं आई.
In the old Tamil Nadu camp for Sri Lankan civil war refugees, the new have started arriving after the economic crisis.
16 साल की अंकिता घर पर सो रही थी, जब 23 वर्षीय शारुख ने कथित तौर पर खिड़की से उसके ऊपर पेट्रोल डाला और एक जली हुई माचिस की तीली फेंक दी. पांच दिन बाद उसकी मौत हो गई.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/save-me-papa-ankita-engulfed-in-flames-shouted-after-stalker-shahrukh-dives-petrol/386263/
In episode 1066 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at who Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is, why his supporters invaded Baghdad's high security Green Zone & how his political exit worsens the uncertainty in Iraq.
उद्धव की अगुवाई वाले सेना गुट को डर है कि शिंदे की सरकार अपनी ताकत का इस्तेमाल कर के, उन्हें अपनी प्रतिष्ठित दशहरा रैली के लिए मैदान का इस्तेमाल करने से मना करा सकती है. सबकी नज़रें अब बीएमसी पर हैं.
Nagaland’s café surge is changing a traditionally tea-drinking community into smart and informed coffee drinkers.
Gandhis postpone Congress president's election by a month. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains why. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect.
In an interview with ThePrint, the former Australian PM said India has finally realised that its principal strategic challenge remains China, which is why its strategy is getting 'clearer'.
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains how India's intelligence services acted as instruments of the prime ministers, with no legal framework for their operations nor accountability and why Indian governments need to understand that a surveillance state isn't a secure one.
With Pakistan's Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman refering to the Pakistan floods as the 'floods of Biblical proportions', in episode 1065 of #CutTheClutter Shekhar Gupta looks at this 'monster' flood which has affected over 33 million Pakistanis, the drying up of the Chinese rivers, like the Yangtze river, which threatens a serious drought & why Pakistan stands at a bigger risk of suffering greatly from a climatic catastrophe than Europe.
बीएमपी-2 भारत की मैकेनाइज्ड इन्फैंट्री की रीढ़ है और पूर्वी लद्दाख में बड़ी संख्या में मौजूदगी के साथ यह जिन भी इलाकों में तैनात है, जंग में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं. इसमें अपग्रेड के लिए यूजर ट्रायल जारी हैं.
Congress' 'coterie of inexperienced sycophants', that former party leader Ghulam Nabi Azad mentioned in his exit letter, includes professionals from largely non-political backgrounds.
Sunday's CWC meet was a perfect forum for Rahul Gandhi to end speculation about his ‘renunciation’ and declare he won't contest the presidential election. But he didn’t say a word.
कांग्रेस की जिस 'अनुभवहीन चाटुकारों की मंडली' का जिक्र पार्टी के पूर्व नेता गुलाम नबी आजाद ने पार्टी से इस्तीफा देते हुए अपनी चिट्ठी में किया था, उसमें बड़े पैमाने पर गैर-राजनीतिक पृष्ठभूमि वाले पेशेवर शामिल हैं.
In its social engineering for garnering Muslim votes, there is a possibility that the BJP might further fragment the already ailing community.
Handwritten court records accessed by ThePrint show that several unsuccessful attempts were made to get the IM operative appear before the court via video-conferencing. ----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/features/no-confirmed-ticket-one-of-many-reasons-yasin-bhatkal-wasnt-brought-to-german-bakery-trial/1098054/ ----more----
2004 में सत्ता में वापसी के रूप में काँग्रेस की जो लॉटरी लगी थी उसके कारणों पर यथार्थपरक आत्ममंथन करने की जगह उसने उससे तमाम तरह के गलत राजनीतिक निष्कर्ष निकाल लिये.
Indira Gandhi had begun returning Congress to the Centre after realising she’d pushed it too far to the Left. Rajiv, Rao & Manmohan stayed the course. Sonia & Rahul reversed it, became indistinguishable from CPI(M) & just as unelectable. In this week's #NationalInterest where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about Congress' race to the political bottom. Brought to you by @Kia India
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Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-sonia-rahuls-congress-began-its-race-to-the-political-bottom-in-2004-is-now-winning-it/1102457/
With Jharkhand's Chief Minister Hemant Soren facing the threat of disqualification under the Office of profit regulations, In episode 1064 of Cut The Clutter Shekhar Gupta analyses the political instability of the 22-year old state, the Office of Profit law & why the state plays a crucial role in BJP's political course of action.
सितंबर से शुरू करके अगले 3 महीनों तक कृषि और किसानों को प्रभावित करने वाली नीतियों को लागू करने में शामिल तमाम अधिकारी किसानों की कठिनाइयों को समझने के लिए हर महीने एक से तीन दिन का समय किसानों के साथ बिताएंगे.
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why Congress needs to decide whether it can afford to applaud the actions of ED & CBI, which are being used against it, just because it doesn't like AAP and why reassessment is key for all political parties including the BJP.
Kerala debate on Ambedkar shows his suit is a signifier on multiple levels. Some link it to Buddhist enlightenment, others to the 1942 SC federation flag.
Pitch Black 2022, Australian Air Force’s biennial warfare exercise, stands out for an unusual display of enthusiasm by two EU powers, France and Germany.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/nato-powers-quad-five-eyes-asean-chinas-rise-is-forcing-nations-to-unionise/1100308/
Named by CBI as an accused in Delhi excise case, Nair, ex-CEO of event management firm, is the man behind AAP’s media & communications strategy, despite not holding a formal designation.
Fitch Ratings's report on Adani group calls it 'deeply over-leveraged'. In Episode 1063 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the report to bring out the highlights, positives & negatives of the group and how risky is its excessive debt for the country's financial health.
Contrary to what we may think, Cambodia became Shaivite through active conversion by Hindus monks, market forces, and selectivity engaging with ‘Indian’ ideas.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-hindu-preachers-how-shaiva-monks-converted-cambodia/1097764/
सरकारी आंकड़ों से पता चलता है कि इस वर्ष के पहले 7 महीनों में भारत के ग्रामीण इलाकों में मुद्रास्फीति की दर शहरी इलाकों की तुलना में कहीं अधिक थी. इसका एक प्रमुख कारण इन दो इलाकों के लिए मुद्रास्फीति की गणना के तरीके में निहित है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/consumer-price-indexfood-prices-inflation-rural-india-rbi/381767/
2019 और 2021 में संयुक्त सचिव के रूप में काम करने के लिए 12 लेटरल एंट्री वाले अधिकारियों का चयन किया गया था. इनमें से फिलहाल 9 विशेषज्ञ सेवारत हैं. लेटरल एंट्री वाले पदों की भर्ती के लिए आवेदनों में भी कमी आई है.
The war has changed the shadowy nature of global intelligence, with top spies like the MI6 and CIA chiefs sharing information publicly. The main aim, experts say, is to influence.
मोहम्मद आलम को 5 अक्तूबर 2020 को पत्रकार सिद्दीक़ कप्पन तथा अन्य के साथ गिरफ्तार किया गया था, जब वो उन्हें ड्राइव करके हाथरस ले जा रहा था. कोर्ट को उसके खिलाफ कोई ‘फंसाने वाले सबूत’ नहीं मिले.
ThePrintPod के इस अंक में सुनें नूतन https://hindi.theprint.in/india/upsc-aspirants-who-did-not-succeed-untold-story-job-options-after-upsc-preparation/367042/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the enormous stronghold of Pakistan’s military establishment and how it has affected a wide arc of South Asia, particularly Afghanistan.
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/is-pakistan-the-bad-boy-of-south-asia-its-military-deep-state-hurts-neighbours/1095507/
A change is taking place in Indian politics that most are missing.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/sansad-to-sadak-why-grassroots-movements-are-joining-congress-bharat-jodo-yatra/1097427/
On Independence Day, Assam CM Sarma spoke about sovereignty being 'non-negotiable'. Anup Chetia says ULFA-I leader Paresh Baruah's silence following the speech is a 'positive sign'.
भाजपा के दिग्गज और पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री ने सवाल उठाया कि गुजरात सरकार ने बलात्कार और हत्या के दोषियों को कैसे रिहा कर दिया. साथ ही उन्होंने कहा कि वह इस संबंध में पीएम मोदी से हस्तक्षेप करने के लिए बात करेंगे.
While the passionate preparatory struggle of India's UPSC aspirants is widely acknowledged, their years after the negative result is spent in quiet solitude, loss of esteem, even shame.
With Pakistan witnessing a popular comeback of Imran Khan as his party PTI wins the Karachi by-election, In Episode 1062 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the replaced cliche of Pakistan's Political tectonic plates, how the Imran Khan phenomenon is pushing for that change & why they are working in his favour
'Agent A' is new director of the intelligence authority at Mossad, while 'K' heads Iran desk. Israeli intelligence agency issues rare press release to highlight women in top roles.
The Army's dog training is so exclusive that Sri Lanka, Nepal, Myanmar, and Cambodia have sent their personnel to India to be trained in handling dogs.
यह शीशे की तरह साफ है कि बीजेपी का पूरा फोकस इस पर है कि कांग्रेस उसके हिंदुत्व के एजेंडे के करीब आने में कामयाब न हो.
Wheat or chana, one hopes that the Modi government and SEBI will lift the ban on future trading of agricultural commodities soon.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/whats-common-between-modi-manmohan-govt-on-agriculture-distrust-of-futures-markets/1093993/
ThePrintPod 'सुप्रभात' में रिशिका सदम @RishikaSadam की रिपोर्ट: "तेलुगू-उपदेशक से राजनेता बने के.ए पॉल कौन हैं और BJP को उनमें इतनी दिलचस्पी क्यों"
सुनिए कृष्ण मुरारी https://hindi.theprint.in/india/ka-paul-telugu-evangelist-turned-politician-who-seems-to-have-caught-bjp-interest/379172/
With the daughter of Russian philosopher Aleksandr Dugin also known as 'Putin's brain' Darya Dugin was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Friday evening, In Episode 1061 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the suspicious assassination of Darya Dugin, Alexander Dugin's philosophy of 'Novorossiya' & was the assassination's suppossed target Alexander Dugin?
ThePrintPod में दिप्रिंट श्रुति कपिला @shrutikapila का लेख: 'BJP नहीं, उससे पहले तो लोहिया जैसे समाजवादियों ने ही नेहरू को खारिज कर दिया था'
सुनिए हिना फ़ातिमा @heenafatima0 से
https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/ram-manohar-lohia-bjp-jawaharlal-nehru-obc-hindutva-congress/378995/
By ’90s, Nehru bashing was all the rage in Left-dominated academics. I was taught by teachers who dismissed Nehru’s urbanity, rationalism and secularism as ‘un-Indian’.
एक अधिकारी ने बताया कि केंद्र को यह आश्वासन दिए जाने के बाद ही लोन दिया जाएगा कि पूंजीगत निवेश के लिए राज्यों को विशेष सहायता के लिए दिए जाने वाली इस राशि से शुरू की जाने वाली योजनाओं में केंद्र सरकार की ब्रांडिंग की जाएगी.
Money will be disbursed only after the Centre is assured that funds secured under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment will have its branding, says an official.
https://hindi.theprint.in/education/happiness-deshbhakti-curriculum-affecting-regular-studies-delhi-govt-teachers-as-exams-loom/378121/
In this week’s #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief looks at how the 2010-13 season of scandal-mongering still casts a shadow on Indian politics & how the victims are those at the lowest end of the decision-making chain.----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/remember-a-convicted-non-guilty-ias-officer-hc-gupta-when-fretting-over-stalled-economic-reforms/1090674/
2010-13 के उस घोटाला मौसम का साया आज भी भारतीय राजनीति पर मंडरा रहा है और इसके शिकार वे हुए जो निर्णय प्रक्रिया की कड़ी के सबसे निचले छोर पर थे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/if-you-get-annoyed-over-slowness-in-reforms-remember-the-non-guilty-convicted-ias-officer-hc-gupta/377430/
As the 2022 festival season begins, Indian consumers are feeling confident about spending again. If initial signs of inflation easing are sustained, consumer confidence will see a marked turnaround in the coming months, Economist Radhika Pandey tells Managing Editor Y.P. Rajesh in ThePrint #MacroSutra.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/macrosutra/why-consumer-confidence-is-on-the-rise-in-india-how-this-optimism-can-be-sustained/1088420/
18 जून के हमले से बेहद छोटा-सा सिख समुदाय अफगानिस्तान छोडऩा चाहता है, लेकिन तालिबान को एहसास हुआ कि सिख-हिंदू समुदाय के साथ अच्छे बर्ताव से भारत से रिश्ते सुधर सकते हैं.
https://hindi.theprint.in/world/2-months-after-is-attack-on-gurudwara-in-kabul-sikhs-in-dilemma-that-they-should-go-to-india-or-believe-taliban/376741/
With Jammu and Kashmir Chief Electoral Officer Hirdesh Kumar announcing on Wednesday that 25 lakh new voters are expected to be enrolled in the Union Territory as new voter registrations will be carried out, In Episode 1060 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at what followed after the change in constitutional status of Jammu & Kashmir, the revision of electoral rolls & the effect on the demographic balance in J&K.
रिहा किए गए 11 दोषियों में से अधिकांश गुजरात के सिंगवाड़ लौट आए हैं, जिसने फिलहाल असहज माहौल के बीच उदासीनता ओढ़ रखी है. 2002 तक यह गांव बानो के परिवार का भी घर था. अब वहां सिर्फ उनके चाचा रहते हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/framed-bad-atmosphere-bilkiss-convicts-argued-for-their-innocence-in-this-way/376704/
Humans diverge significantly from other extant or living primates by anatomy, especially when it comes to the skull and jaws. Associated systems like voice production are also different. Two different studies reveal this week how humans have more vocal control than other primates, and how humans made chewing more efficient. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Sources and supplementary reading: Casteren AV et.al., Science Advances (2022). The cost of chewing: The energetics and evolutionary significance of mastication in humans DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abn8351 Nishimura T et al., Science (2022) Evolutionary loss of complexity in human vocal anatomy as an adaptation for speech DOI: 10.1126/science.abm1574
नीतीश कुमार के एनडीए से बाहर होने के बाद खासकर राज्यसभा के आंकड़ों में आए बदलाव को देखते हुए उनके भविष्य को लेकर अटकलें तेज हो गई हैं.
China has made a larger point about the power shift in Indian Ocean region by docking the missile and satellite tracking ship Yuan Wang 5 at Hambantota Port.
नौशाद को जुलाई 1996 में दिल्ली में हुए विस्फोट के सिलसिले में गिरफ्तार किया गया था, जिसमें 13 लोग मारे गए थे और 28 अन्य घायल हुए थे. 2012 में दिल्ली हाई कोर्ट ने उसे हत्या के आरोप से तो बरी कर दिया लेकिन साजिश का दोषी माना था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/jailed-for-26-years-delhi-blast-convict-awaits-supreme-court-hearing-on-appeal-for-9-years/375630/
On 15 August, the convicts in the Bilkis Bano's rape & murder case walked free, In Episode 1059 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the 1992 Remission policy which led to this decision & the dark implications that follow the release of the 11 convicts.
With the ICCR refusing scholarships to Afghan students, the latter are relying on personal funds to study in India. But friends can't guarantee jobs.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/cant-return-to-taliban-cant-stay-in-uncertainty-in-india-afghan-students-woes-only-rise/1087581/
ThePrintPod के इस अंक में वरिष्ठ पत्रकार @virsanghvi का लेख : 'बिलकीस के वो 11 अपराधी जब सड़कों पर आज़ाद घूमेंगे, भारत का सिर शर्म से नीचा हो रहा होगा'
सुनिए पूजा मेहरोत्रा @puju27 से
जौनपुर स्थित पकरी गोडम गांव की रहने वाली अंशिका पटेल ने एसएटी में बैठे बिना ही प्रतिष्ठित वाशिंगटन एंड ली यूनिवर्सिटी में अपनी छाप छोड़ दी है.
Naushad was arrested in July 1996 in connection with blast that killed 13 people and wounded 28 others. In 2012, Delhi HC acquitted him of murder but held him guilty of conspiracy.
ThePrintPod सुप्रभात में नूतन @Nootan98 की रिपोर्ट: ‘हम खौफ में जी रहे हैं, बिलकिस बानो अभी सदमे में’,गुजरात दंगे की पीड़िता को सता रही सुरक्षा की चिंता
सुनिए हिना फ़ातिमा @heenafatima0 से
BJP recently altered its Parliamentary Board members, In Episode 1058 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at how the party has been good at picking up talent early on, whether it wants the new members to carry any weight & what to take away from this reshuffle.
यूपी ने अपने ब्रिटिश-युग के मैनुअल को खत्म कर दिया है, कुछ पुराने नियमों को हटा दिया है जैसे कि 'काला पानी' की सजा, और पहले से ही कैदियों को दिए जा रहे बुनियादी फायदों को 'ऑफिशियल' कर दिया गया है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/mangalsutra-shampoo-for-women-and-sweets-for-festivals-new-gel-manual-now-in-up/374744/
अलग मटका नहीं, कान में पहले से संक्रमण': सवाल जो जालोर टीचर पर दलित परिवार के आरोपों से मेल नहीं खाते
China’s electric car companies completely dominate the EV market and are eating into Tesla’s business. In 2021, China’s EV industry was worth $124 billion.
https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/byton-byd-saic-nio-xpeng-chinas-electric-car-industry-is-locking-horns-with-us-tesla/1085531/
Bihar BJP says party hopes to find a balance between caste politics and Hindutva, especially with former ally, CM Nitish Kumar, conducting a state-wide caste census.
ThePrintPod सुप्रभात में ज्योति मल्होत्रा @jomalhotra का लेख: अफगानिस्तान में अपने दूतावास का दर्जा बढ़ाकर भारत ने उठाया सकारात्मक कदम
सुनिए @inder_Belag से
Celebrating 75 years of Indian Independence, In Episode 1057 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at columnist Ruchir Sharma's analysis on the 75-year-old Indian economy and why it follows a V-shaped graph, the importance to acknowledge the difference between absolute percentages and averages & why must the Indian leaders focus on growth going forward.
State after state has moved to bring the liquor industry under its control. Now, the liquor kings' businesses are local, their swagger is limited and they function with no political patronage.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/ponty-chadha-mallya-era-of-flashy-liquor-barons-over-kings-want-samaj-sevak-image-now/1083948/
मुर्शिदाबाद ईस्ट इंडियन कंपनी द्वारा स्थापित पहले जिलों में से एक था. अब ममता बनर्जी सरकार इसे तीन हिस्सों में बांटने की तैयारी में है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/murshidabad-lost-to-calcutta-unlike-the-mughals-the-british-were-not-dependent-on-banking-families/373914/
Murshidabad was one of the first districts established by the East Indian Company. Now Mamata Banerjee govt is set to trifurcate it.
In 5 east UP districts, where rice is primary rain-fed crop, the overwhelming sentiment is despair. For most, planting has been delayed by over a month, which means a drop in yield.
सरकारी पशु चिकित्सालय में स्थापित कंट्रोल रूप ग्राम पंचायतों से आने वाली कॉल के जरिये संदिग्ध मामलों और उपचार के अनुरोध के बारे में जानकारियां जुटाता है, जबकि रैपिड रिस्पांस टीम जमीनी स्तर पर काम करती है.
प्रधानमंत्री पद के विपक्षी उम्मीदवार के रूप में नीतीश कुमार कांग्रेस के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ दांव हो सकते हैं, बशर्ते वह अभी भी यह न माने बैठी हो कि राहुल गांधी ही मोदी को कड़ी चुनौती दे सकते हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/nitish-kumar-becomes-first-bihari-pm-first-kurmi-pm-candidate-congress-2024-elections/373484/
In the 1960s, given the limited reach of TV and radio, the Indian govt relied heavily on Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department to spread awareness about family planning.
First Bihari and a Kurmi PM candidate could put BJP’s potential allies in Bihar and Apna Dal’s Anupriya Patel in Uttar Pradesh on a sticky wicket.
Anand, home to Amul, India’s largest dairy cooperative, reported 1,507 cases since April 1 cases. Amul officials say farmers there have been taught how to take care of their cattle.
पीएम ने कहा कि राजनीतिक क्षेत्र की इस बुराई (परिवारवाद) ने हिंदुस्तान के हर क्षेत्र में जगह बना ली है. भाई-भतीजावाद के खिलाफ हर संस्थाओं में जागरूकता पैदा करनी होगी.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra speaks to former president of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai in his home in Kabul on why was so upset that India left Afghanistan last year when the Taliban rolled in, on the Taliban completing one year in power, why Afghanistan remains the greatest victim of terrorism & how Pakistan deliberately undermines Afghanistan's stability.
In this week’s #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief explains how Kejriwal’s maun vrat on Modi has ended and why AAP joining the battle with Modi on freebies and nationalism is an important turn in Indian politics. To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/tiranga-vs-tiranga-gloves-are-off-as-kejriwal-joins-the-nationalism-battle-with-modi/1080747/
मलेरकोटला अपने बारीक कढ़ाई के काम के लिए जाना जाता है. इलाके में कई स्मॉल स्केल यूनिट हैं जो भारतीय सेना और सुरक्षाबलों के लिए सेरेमोनियल झंडे, प्रतीक चिन्ह और बैज बनाने का काम करती हैं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/muslim-women-making-indian-flag-har-ghar-tiranga-in-punjab/372225/
As India celebrates its 75th Independence Day on Monday, In episode 1056 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about how the change in nuclear capabilities of India, Pakistan & China can impact geopolitical equations in future, highlights some key points from Ashley J. Tellis' new book - 'Striking Asymmetries: Nuclear Transitions in Southern Asia' and how India can ensure its safety in the modern-strategic world.
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कुशवाहा ने कहा कि बिहार को 'अभी तक पीएम चुनने का मौका नहीं मिला है' लेकिन उन्होंने इस बात से इनकार किया कि नीतीश कुमार ने 2024 में संसद में जाने के लिए राजद के साथ ऐसा कोई समझौता किया है ताकि तेजस्वी यादव सीएम बन सकें.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/nitish-kumar-pm-material-jdu-upendra-kushwaha-bjp-lying-about-his-v-p-ambition-bihar/372037/
Shrikant Tyagi episode shows that the State, even if ruled by the BJP, will side with 'mall modernity' and crush the ego of rustic rural feudals.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-democracy-goes-beyond-the-last-mall-in-noida-rural-feudal-rich-are-feeling-the-pinch/1079377/
From Jawaharlal Nehru to Indira Gandhi to Modi's India, Muslims must prove allegiance, and visibly so.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-do-muslims-celebrate-independence-day-the-many-loyalty-tests-since-nehru/1078483/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains how a tale of two navies in 1971, the American and the Soviet, resonated this week as India welcomed a US ship to its port for “repairs and maintenance”, even as it expressed its concerns to Sri Lanka about a Chinese ship berthing at the Hambantota port.----more----Read this week's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/tale-of-two-ships-how-delhi-is-asserting-indianness-of-indian-ocean-to-china/1075328/
Since Kanhaiya Lal Teli’s murder by two Muslim men, many Hindus have changed how they do business in the Old City. It has hurt both communities, but there are glimmers of hope.
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https://theprint.in/india/udaipur-couldve-seen-godhra-repeat-muslim-boycott-uneasy-peace-after-hindu-tailors-murder/1078948/
भारत में आधुनिकता या मॉडर्निटी का शास्त्रीय यानी क्लासिक रूप लागू नहीं होता. यहां मॉडर्न होने का मतलब परंपरा और अतीत से संबंध विच्छेद नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bad-phase-of-rural-feudalism-how-urban-elites-won-in-noida-srikant-tyagi-bjp-up/372011/
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why Bihar drama is nothing but the latest manoeuvre by Nitish Kumar who has changed sides very often, not a win for secularism and the Bihar realignment is a reminder of why BJP is having problems with allies.
बिहार की राजनीति के लिए मंगलवार का दिन अहम होने वाला है, क्योंकि जद (यू) और राजद दोनों ने फिर से एक साथ आने की अटकलों के बीच अपने-अपने विधायकों की बैठक बुलाई है.
In episode 1055 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Hong Kong -based economist Trinh Ngyuen’s analysis & her think tank Natixis’s report to assess India's labour market opportunity in manufacturing and competition with China.
शूली की मां पूर्णिमा कहती हैं कि जब से उनका बेटा भारत के लिए सोना लेकर आया है, उनके पास बैठने और सांस लेने के लिए एक पल भी नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/whats-behind-achinta-sheuli-commonwealth-games-gold-medal/371515/
Rashtrakutas raided the Himalayas, Tamil Nadu; the Cholas Bengal, Indonesia; Kashmiris Punjab, Afghanistan, and Xinjiang. Medieval Indians had a big appetite for conquests.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indians-never-invaded-is-a-myth-guptas-cholas-lalitaditya-muktapida-were-conquerors/1077126/
Family of Patna native Mohsin Ahmad, a BTech, student, has questioned his involvement in activities he is accused of, describing him as a bright and shy boy.
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https://theprint.in/india/was-jamia-youth-held-for-is-fundraising-goaded-by-syria-girl-nia-probe-finds-romantic-angle/1076847/
History shows militaries are guilty of not honestly recording accounts of wars/operations. India’s armed forces are no exception.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/mods-history-division-should-stick-to-archiving-facts-and-data-leave-history-to-historians/1078193/
भारी गैर-बराबरी और सांप्रदायिक तनाव की क्रूर सच्चाइयों के मद्देनजर भ्रष्टाचार और खानदानशाही के दो फर्जी अफसाने अब और चस्पां नहीं हो सकते. अब तो मुकाबले का मैदान तैयार है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhi-calls-himself-heir-sacrifice-family-slams-passionate-congress-haters/370947/
With China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in news lately with the tensions surrounding Sri Lanka’s Hambantota Port, in episode 1054 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at China's pattern of lending, what happens to nations which take on debts they didn't want & why is Bangladesh's Finance Minister wary about China’s ‘debt trap’ strategy.
बृहन्मुंबई नगर निगम का हेरिटेज सेल मुंबई के हेरिटेज स्ट्रीट फ़र्नीचर - मील के पत्थर को बैंडस्टैंड में पुनर्स्थापित करने के मिशन पर है.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s heritage cell is on a mission to restore Mumbai’s heritage street furniture – milestones to bandstands.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/features/god-of-mumbai-heritage-is-in-small-details-bmc-is-bringing-back-citys-old-street-furniture/1075451/
PrintPod के 'सुप्रभात' में नीलम पाण्डेय @NPDay और शंकर अर्निमेष @shankerarnimesh की रिपोर्ट: ‘नीतीश का धोखा, जंगलराज, भ्रष्टाचार’ – BJP बिहार NDA के पतन का इस्तेमाल कर कैसे अकेले चलने की योजना बना रही
सुनिए @shivkpandey से https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/nitishs-deception-jungle-raj-corruption-how-bjp-plans-to-walk-alone-using-bihar-ndas-downfall/370892/
Periodic Labour Force Survey data shows the situation is worse for women. And those who got the training, almost half of them accounted for self-learning or ‘learning on the job’.
भाजपा को नीतीश कुमार के साथ मामले सुलझाने में अरुण जेटली की कमी काफी ज्यादा खली है, खासकर जब वह बिहार में संगठन मजबूत करने और विस्तार की कोशिशों में जुटी थी.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/shah-naddas-bets-on-chirag-sushil-modi-pradhan-rcp-bjp-out-of-power-in-bihar/370611/
As the government in Bihar changes with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcing the end of the JD(U)-BJP alliance, in episode 1053 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what led to distrust between JD(U), BJP & Nitish Kumar's actions & why despite change in governments, Nitish continues to be the CM since 2005.
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As opposition parties keep attacking PM Modi without any success, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh analyses why voters remain unimpressed. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect. ----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/confused-aimless-why-opposition-parties-live-up-to-ronen-sens-headless-chicken-remark/1073862/
बंगाल की सीएम ममता ने पिछले हफ्ते दिल्ली के अपने दौरे के दौरान मोदी सरकार के सामने यह मुद्दा उठाया था. अप्रैल में बंगाल के मुख्य सचिव ने केंद्र सरकार को पत्र लिखकर अधिक आईएएस और आईपीएस अधिकारियों की मांग की थी.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/why-did-mamata-banerjee-ask-pm-modi-for-more-ias-officers-for-west-bengal/370311/
The Narendra Modi government is looking at ways to check states’ spending on handouts like free electricity and rations. The first step is to tighten the noose on state borrowings.
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https://theprint.in/economy/we-are-cracking-down-how-modi-govt-plans-to-make-it-tougher-for-states-to-fund-freebies/1074541/
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that the families will be given Rs 10 lakh each and all injured Rs 50,000. But the Delhi labour department is yet to process the payment.
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https://theprint.in/features/who-gets-compensation-in-mundka-fire-who-doesnt-victims-families-battle-proof-raj/1074737/
रत्नाल में 1 अगस्त से अब तक 33 गायों की मौत हो चुकी है. जानवरों को सम्मानजनक विदाई देने के लिए जहां सरपंच ने अपनी जमीन दी है, वहीं गायों को दफनाने में शामिल सभी लोग बिना कोई पैसा लिए काम कर रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/lumpy-skin-disease-gujarat-cattle-cows-kutch/370334/
Failure to implement revised OROP and go for SPARSH should ring alarm bells for defence minister. And it won’t be ‘minimum govt, maximum governance’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/sparsh-will-make-defence-pension-digital-but-problems-wont-disappear-ask-pensioners/1074264/
As the Centre introduced the Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2022 in Lok Sabha on Monday, in episode 1052 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the highlights of the proposed bill, why some critics have apprehensions over the bill & how India's power economics has gone wrong.
प्रधानमंत्री आवास परिसर को सितंबर 2024 तक पूरा करने और सौंप देने की समयसीमा निर्धारित, प्रस्ताव जल्द ही वित्त मंत्रालय की एक शीर्ष समिति की मंजूरी के लिए भेजा जाएगा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/prime-minister-central-government-pmo-parliament-south-block-prime-ministers-residence-complex-executive-enclave/369802/
In this week's ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains why Taliban won't give up al-Qaeda, specially after US killing of al-Zawahiri and how al-Qaeda enjoys greater freedom in Afghanistan under Taliban regime.
कारोबारियों और विश्लेषकों का कहना है कि गेहूं की कीमतों में तेजी के मद्देनजर को सरकार को आयात शुल्क में कटौती के साथ स्टॉक लिमिट भी लागू करनी पड़ सकती है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/india-willing-to-feed-the-world-by-summer-may-have-to-import-wheat-in-winter/369656/
The two fake storylines of corruption and dynasty can now no longer be cloaked in the cruel realities of staggering inequality and charged communal relations. The gloves are off.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/rahul-gandhi-embraces-his-lineage-as-family-of-sacrifice-calls-out-obsessive-congress-haters/1073282/
In New Delhi, and all state capitals, the dictum was ‘those who live in glass houses never throw a stone.’ Modi govt has changed that.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/under-modi-govt-ed-public-profile-changed-4-times-staff-bigger-budgets/1072403/
भारत अगर अगले 25 साल में अपनी संस्थागत एवं नीतिगत विफलताओं को दुरुस्त करे, असमानताओं और विषमताओं को कम करे तो वह सदी बेशक भारत के नाम हो सकती है.
पिछले तीन साल कश्मीर एक समस्या के रूप में सुर्खियों में और चिंता के रूप में हम सबके मन पर छाया नहीं रहा, इसे सबसे महत्वपूर्ण और बेहतर बदलाव माना जा सकता है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/kashmir-3-years-on-3-positive-changes-3-things-that-should-have-happened-3-that-got-worse/368990/
ह्वाइट हाउस ने दौरे को निजी बताकर मामला रफा-दफा करना चाहा और ‘एक चीन’ नीति के प्रति अमेरिकी प्रतिष्ठान की प्रतिबद्धता को दोहराया. लेकिन बीजिंग सहमत नहीं
As Shinde-led Maharashtra Government reverses Thackeray-led MVA govt's BMC delimitation decision, in episode 1051 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why the BMC is so powerful & important, what's at stake for Shinde & Uddhav factions in BMC elections and the tussle over municipal corporation in another city- Delhi.
Three years since abrogation of Article 370 giving Jammu and Kashmir special status and domicile rules, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta demolishes five 5 liberal myths and 5 Right-nationalist myths on Kashmir in #NationalInterest. Originally published on 17 & 24 August, 2019.
ये चर्चा NITI आयोग की गवर्निंग काउंसिल की बैठक में होगी. 21 प्रांतों में ये टैक्स राज्य सरकारें लगाती हैं, जबकि कुछ थोड़ी सी जगहों पर ही शहरी स्थानीय निकाय इसे लगाने और वसूलने के लिए अधिकृत हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/state-municipalities-levy-professional-tax-modi-cms-discuss-niti-aayog-meeting/368556/
Students from Andhra Pradesh's Bendapudi Zilla Parishad School interacted with CM Jagan on 19 May, hoping to impress him with their fluent American English.
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https://theprint.in/features/andhra-students-wont-give-up-american-accent-but-barbaric-bullying-leaves-them-bruised/1068513/
स्थानीय नेताओं ने फग्गन कुलस्ते और प्रहलाद पटेल सहित कई राज्य और केंद्रीय मंत्रियों पर गुटबंदी को पार्टी हितों से ऊपर रखने का आरोप लगाया है. एमपी बीजेपी महासचिव शिकायतों से अवगत हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-bjp-leaders-blame-enemies-within-after-local-body-poll-losses/368477/
We studied time-use survey to understand why there are so few young Indian women in paid jobs.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/young-married-women-sleeping-less-working-more-indian-homes-time-use-data/1066761/
Discussion will take place at NITI Aayog's governing council meeting. The tax is at present levied by 21 state govts, with urban local bodies in only a few places authorised to impose & collect it.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/states-municipalities-who-should-levy-professional-tax-modi-cms-to-discuss-in-niti-aayog-meet/1069928/
आजादी के संघर्ष का हिस्सा होने से लेकर, बाद में ये अख़बार इंदिरा गांधी के मुखपत्र के तौर जाना जाने लगा. खासकर राहुल और सेनिया की ED जांच के बाद, अब ये अपने खिलाफ केस को लेकर खबरों में है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/sonia-gandhi-rahul-gandhi-national-herald-enforcement-directorate-congress-ajl/368072/
आजादी के संघर्ष का हिस्सा होने से लेकर, बाद में ये अख़बार इंदिरा गांधी के मुखपत्र के तौर जाना जाने लगा. खासकर राहुल और सेनिया की ED जांच के बाद, अब ये अपने खिलाफ केस को लेकर खबरों में है.
After Pelosi’s visit as China rains Missiles around Taiwain and Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone, in episode 1050 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the message behind the action and explains what are EEZ, territorial waters and ADIZs.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the current India-Maldives relationship and how it has been affected by Maldives’ internal politics over the arrest of the brother of the Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed & President Ibrahim Solih
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/why-maldives-nasheed-vs-solih-is-trouble-delhi-doesnt-want-to-rock-the-boat-in-indian-ocean/1065356/
वाणिज्य सचिव बी.वी.आर. सुब्रह्मण्यम ने कहा कि जुलाई में देश का व्यापार घाटा इसलिए बढ़ा क्योंकि कमोडिटी की कीमतें बढ़ी हैं और रुपये में आई गिरावट ने इनके आयात बिल को बढ़ा दिया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/indias-trade-deficit-reached-high-of-31-billion-july-not-likely-to-reduce-soon/367960/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami looks at how Pakistani businessman Arif Naqvi is at the centre of a storm over his role in financing the rise of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf. Arif Naqvi is fighting extradition to the US and it is alleged that he made the payments on instructions of former ISI director-general.
China has a clear strategy to assert its sovereignty through the management and development of its border areas. Modi govt can't underplay this.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinas-new-g695-highway-across-aksai-chin-is-a-problem-india-cant-stay-quiet/1068465/
बसपा प्रमुख मायावती ने ऐसे कई फैसले लिए हैं जो समाजवादी पार्टी को कमजोर करने वाले और लोकसभा चुनावों से पहले भाजपा का भरोसा हासिल करने की दोतरफा रणनीति अपनाने का संकेत देते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mayawati-bahujan-samaj-party-bsp-bjp-jagdeep-dhankhar-2024-lok-sabha-election/367912/
The Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 was withdrawn Wednesday after parliamentary panel recommended 81 changes. Govt is now working on a new ‘comprehensive legal framework’.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/why-modi-govt-withdrew-the-personal-data-protection-bill/1068073/
The first non-partisan biography of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar seeks to persuade us that Hindutva is an ideology that we must learn to engage with in all seriousness.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/savarkar-never-offered-a-clear-definition-of-project-hindutva-a-new-book-shows-that-again/1067628/
Amid the tensions surrounding the US House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, in episode 1049 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the intended message behind Pelosi's visit to Taiwan which prompted a sharp reaction from China & the contrast between the dictatorship in China & democracy in Taiwan.
अल क़ायदा के सबसे वरिष्ठ लीडर की हत्या ने एक बार फिर दोहा समझौते की विश्वसनीयता पर ध्यान केंद्रित कर दिया है, जिसे 2020 में तालिबान और पूर्व राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप के अंतर्गत यूएस ने हस्ताक्षर किए थे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/world/doha-peace-pact-in-tatters-as-us-taliban-accuse-each-other-of-violations-after-zawahiri-killing/367522/
It's not enough to have laws that regulate firms or nodal officers who address grievances. India needs a system that sets right incentives for firms and consumers.
14 वर्ष बाद भी 672 किराएदार उन फ्लैट्स के इंतज़ार में हैं, जिनका उनसे वादा किया गया था. ईडी ने, जो इस पुनर्विकास परियोजना में कथित अनियमितताओं की जांच कर रही है, रविवार को संजय राउत को गिरफ्तार कर लिया.
Assertions of Tamil Nadu's autonomy & identity are at play in ongoing 44th Chess Olympiad, with DMK-led state govt continuing its discourse on federalism, say political observers.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/from-bojack-in-veshti-to-black-queens-triumph-chess-olympiads-tamil-identity-politics/1066230/
Islamic scholar Alim Ashraf Ali Thanvi writes that equality is reserved for afterlife. In the real world, it is important to respect one’s caste superiority.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/quran-has-no-space-for-casteism-but-ashraaf-muslims-interpret-it-differently/1064401/
सेब उत्पादकों ने विधानसभा चुनाव का बहिष्कार करने की धमकी दी है. उनकी मांगों में आयातित सेब पर 100 फीसदी शुल्क वृद्धि, उपज के लिए एमएसपी और राज्य एजेंसियों की ओर से बकाया राशि जारी करना शामिल है.
शमशेरा पिटी क्यों? इस फिल्म को दर्शकों का वो प्यार क्यों नहीं मिला जिसकी उम्मीद फिल्म बनाने वालों और उससे जुड़े लोगों को थी?
As Nitin Gadkari laments about power-driven politics and wonders if he should quit politics, ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh analyses the reasons for the Union Minister’s disillusionment. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect.
The United States eliminated al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri using the Hellfire R9X Missile in Kabul, In episode 1048 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down who was Ayman al-Zawahiri, what weapon & route did the US take to carry out this strike, who is likely to be his successor & what implications his elimination may have on the politics of the subcontinent.
Under the new system, even though the undersecretary will be promoted to a deputy secretary and then to a director, the function will remain the same.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govt-takes-ias-promotions-to-next-level-additional-joint-secretary-now-come-closer/1063990/
महाराष्ट्र के राज्यपाल का 'गुजराती-राजस्थानी' एक नया विवादित बयान था, जिसके लिए उन्होंने माफी मांगनी पड़ी. इसके लिए कोश्यारी की अपनी पार्टी भी उनके बचाव के लिए आगे नहीं आई.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/called-one-former-cm-lonely-monkey-dna-test-governor-koshyaris-controversies/366794/
पहल योजना को पहली बार 2013 में यूपीए सरकार ने शुरू किया था, और फिर 2014 में मोदी सरकार के सत्ता में आने पर इसे संशोधित करके फिर से लॉन्च किया गया था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/subsidy-modi-government-free-lpg-scheme-fiscal-deficit-economic-crisis/366791/
The PAHAL scheme was first launched under the UPA government in 2013, and was then revised and relaunched after the Modi government came to power in 2014.
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https://theprint.in/india/modi-govt-plans-to-scrap-lpg-subsidy-under-pahal-as-economic-woes-hit-revenues/1064576/
Modi govt should consider reverting after 15 August 2022 to discourage the practice of individuals flying the flag by ‘day and night’. It's not practical.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/har-ghar-tiranga-is-a-good-idea-but-not-every-indian-has-the-means-to-follow-flag-code/1064181/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami looks at how the grim deadlock between great powers & competing regional interests is enabling the Islamic State to re-establish itself in parts of Syria and how finding a solution needs united political and state-building efforts
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/isis-is-growing-again-in-syria-blame-the-grim-deadlock-between-the-great-powers/1061844/
नरेंद्र मोदी के 2014 के मंत्रिमंडल में शामिल 19 में से चार मंत्री ही उनके दूसरे मंत्रिमंडल में बचे रह गए हैं— नितिन गडकरी, राजनाथ सिंह, नरेंद्र तोमर, स्मृति ईरानी; और इन सबको लेकर भी अनिश्चितता पैदा हो गई है.
Amid the Sri Lankan economic crisis, the Finance Minister of Bangladesh has written to the IMF seeking $4.5 billion. In episode 1047 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what is happening in Bangladesh, how different is the crisis in Bangladesh as compared to Sri Lanka & Pakistan, can India go the Sri Lanka way and why do nations go to the IMF.
छोटी फिनटेक कंपनियों के अलावा शाओमी, वीवो, ओप्पो और हुवावे जैसे बड़ी स्मार्टफोन कंपनियां भी मनी लॉन्ड्रिंग के कथित अपराधों को लेकर विभिन्न केंद्रीय एजेंसियों की जांच के दायरे में हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/xiaomi-chinese-companies-enforcement-directorate-huawei-oppo-vivo/366280/
Hit by mounting losses, small poultry owners have been reduced to mere labourers, rearing chickens on contract for large suppliers.
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https://theprint.in/economy/chicken-or-egg-farmer-comes-last-in-indias-wildly-swinging-poultry-business/1060340/
In addition to direct Chinese military pressure in both the Himalayas and in the seas, New Delhi will have to worry about a possible Chinese hegemony over Asia.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/us-china-rivalry-not-the-same-as-us-soviet-what-india-needs-to-watch-out/1062736/
बढ़ते घाटे के चलते छोटे मुर्गी पालक सिर्फ मजदूर बन कर रह गए हैं जो बड़े सप्लायर्स के लिए कॉन्ट्रैक्ट पर मुर्गियों का पालन-पोषण कर रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/chicken-or-egg-small-poultry-farmers-on-the-verge-of-ruin-in-this-volatile-business/366238/
Modern China gave the world capitalism without democracy. Now India looks set to give the world a one-party state in a multi-party polity.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/bjp-is-remodelling-india-as-a-one-party-state-and-theres-a-striking-resemblance-to-china/1062727/
ThePrintPod 'सुप्रभात' में कृष्ण मुरारी की रिपोर्ट: "EV बिक्री के लक्ष्य को 2030 तक पूरा नहीं कर पाएगा भारत, नीति आयोग के टार्गेट से 40% रह सकता है पीछे"
सुनिए कृष्ण मुरारी https://hindi.theprint.in/india/india-may-fall-behind-its-2030-ev-sales-forecast-if-efforts-are-not-accelerated-niti-aayog/364792/
Shekhar Gupta talks about the possibility of a front that could be a challenge to Modi's BJP. It will be somebody who can bring the Hindus and Muslims together again. The Hindus as Hindus, not broken caste groups. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this week's National Interest here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/can-you-beat-modis-bjp-not-impossible-but-only-if-you-win-back-enough-hindu-voters/1061113/----more----Read Shanker Arnimesh's article here : https://theprint.in/politics/shift-in-strategy-92-muslim-candidates-from-bjp-elected-as-councillors-in-mp-local-body-polls/1058763/----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's article published on 9 July here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/do-i-have-a-complaint-with-mohd-zubair-of-alt-news-heres-why-i-have-3-answers-no-no-yes/1031502/----more----Read National Interest Hindu-Muslim relations series part one here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/othered-muslim-in-modi-bjp-era-3-essentials-before-mounting-a-political-challenge-to-correct-it/1040961/----more----Read National Interest Hindu-Muslim relations series part tow here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/sack-of-the-hindu-caravan-and-future-of-indian-secularism/1050889/
मोदी को भविष्य में चुनौती वही दे सकता है जो हिंदू-मुसलमान को फिर से साथ ला सके; हिंदुओं को हिंदू के रूप में, जातियों में बंटे समूहों में नहीं.----more----Read this week's National Interest here : https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/can-you-defeat-modis-bjp-not-impossible-but-only-if-get-hindus-votes-enough/365331/----more----Read Shanker Arnimesh's article here : https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/madhya-pradesh-local-body-elections-bjp-muslim-candidates/364710/----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's article published on 9 July here : https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/do-i-have-a-complaint-with-mohd-zubair-of-alt-news-i-have-3-answers-muslims-hindus/354101/----more----Read National Interest Hindu-Muslim relations series part one here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/indian-muslims-in-modi-bjp-era-3-essentials-before-mounting-a-political-challenge-to-correct-it/357805/----more----Read National Interest Hindu-Muslim relations series part tow here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-was-the-caravan-of-indian-secularism-looted-and-what-is-its-future/361612/
कांग्रेसनल रिसर्च सर्विस की रिपोर्ट नौसेना के बेड़े के विस्तार से जुडी चुनौतियों पर प्रकाश डालती है. यह शिड्यूल भारतीय और प्रशांत महासागरों में बीजिंग की बढ़ती शक्ति का मुकाबला करने के लिए बन रही क्षेत्रीय योजनाओं को विफल कर सकता है.
The fallout of the SC order upholding ED’s procedures will be fast-tracking of cases against Congress leaders, aides of Mehbooba Mufti and businessmen.
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तीन शिक्षकों द्वारा कथित तौर पर पीटे जाने के कुछ ही दिनों 15 साल के दिलशान की मौत हो गई थी, लेकिन अब पुलिस का कहना है कि चोट के कोई निशान नहीं पाए गए हैं.
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भाजपा ने स्थानीय निकाय चुनावों के लिए 380 मुस्लिम उम्मीदवारों को टिकट दिया था और मुस्लिम भाजपा उम्मीदवारों ने कम से कम 25 वार्डों में कांग्रेस के हिंदू उम्मीदवारों को हराया.
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Nishank Rathore, 20, was found dead on railway tracks soon after a post about 'beheading' as punishment for insulting Prophet appeared on his Instagram profile. Police deny foul play.
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Silos of excellence were important in the early years of Independent India, but not anymore. It's all about the interplay between disciplines now.
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In this week's ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why the arrest of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair tells us that the very character of our democracy is at stake. As politicians have no respect for personal liberty and order arrests indiscriminately, it is alarming to see the inaction of the judiciary, he says.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/personal-liberty-in-india-is-ending-if-anyone-in-power-wants-to-fix-you-they-can-they-will/1057951/
Wootton T20 Cup hosted by Pakistani business tycoon Arif Naqvi in the early 2010s had matches between Peshawar Perverts and Faisalabad Fothermuckers. In episode 1,046 of #CutTheClutter, The Print Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at Wootton Cricket & it's links with Imran Khan's PTI
NCW ने कांग्रेस की अंतरिम अध्यक्ष सोनिया गांधी को भी इस मामले में हस्तक्षेप करने और अधीर रंजन चौधरी के खिलाफ उनकी अपमानजनक टिप्पणी के लिए उचित कार्रवाई करने के लिए पत्र लिखा है.
आधिकारिक आंकड़े दर्शाते हैं कि 2014 के बाद से लोकसभा में और 2019 में मोदी सरकार का दूसरा कार्यकाल शुरू होने के बाद से राज्य सभा में सदस्यों के निलंबन में तेजी आई है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/139-and-counting-170-increase-in-suspension-of-mps-under-modi-govt-compared-to-upa-parliament/364175/
Neither the State nor any people have taken responsibility for the mass killings during Partition. That's why India is condemned to repeat that history.----more----Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/british-gave-india-freedom-to-hate-we-are-staring-at-partition-violence-again/1055774/
Prabhakaran entered the accord thinking it would get him Eelam. Jayawardene hoped it would end violence in Lanka. And Rajiv Gandhi had good intentions for the Tamils.----more---- https://theprint.in/past-forward/take-care-rajiv-gandhi-told-prabhakaran-even-gave-bulletproof-vest-before-sri-lanka-accord/1058447/
FanCode, the platform showing the ongoing India-West Indies series, is following global trend of companies introducing aspects of AI & advanced tech in sports broadcasting.----more---- https://theprint.in/sport/choose-commentator-trawl-data-feeds-how-this-app-brings-you-sport-with-personal-touch-live/1056965/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami looks at how jihadists in Bangladesh are still going strong & as a consequence what happens to polities that fail to confront communalism.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/jihadists-in-bangladesh-are-still-going-strong-economic-gains-arent-wins/1056795/
In episode 1043 of Cut The Clutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at how the Mauritian internet landing station in Baie-du-Jacotet & the loan that the China Eximbank has provided Mauritius for the Safe City Project are a cause of concern for India.
भारत सरकार देश में चीतों की आबादी फिर से विकसित करने की तैयारी कर रही है, जिसके लिए नामीबिया और दक्षिण अफ्रीका से ‘प्रयोगात्मक आधार पर’ इस जानवर का आयात किया जाएगा.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/how-the-cheetah-hunting-ally-of-mughals-vermin-for-british-raj-went-extinct-in-india/363663/
Signed on this day 73 years ago, Karachi Ceasefire Agreement is the only legal document that deals with the region beyond NJ9842, the last demarcated point of LoC.
Union government plans to revive the cheetah population in the country by importing the animal from Namibia & South Africa 'on an experimental basis'.
कश्मीरी पंडितों के लिए प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा प्रदत्त विशेष पैकेज का हिस्सा रहे ये 27 परिवार अपने बच्चों और बुजुर्गों के साथ कुलगाम शिविर स्थित सुरक्षित आवासों से बेदखल किये जाने के बाद से खुले में डेरा डाले हुए हैं.
As India reported its fourth Monkeypox case on 26 July, The Print Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talks about the viral disease that has been recorded since the 1970s, and why it is alarming for generations post the 1970s & 1980s, in episode 1,042 of #CutTheClutter
गुजरात के निर्विवाद बादशाह प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी अपने गढ़ पर जबरदस्त दबदबा रखते हैं; मगर अरविंद केजरीवाल ने उनके गढ़ में घुसपैठ करने की कोशिश करके उन्हें परेशान कर दिया है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/it-is-difficult-to-count-who-scored-how-many-goals-in-modi-vs-kejriwal-match/362972/
ThePrint's Political Editor D K Singh analyses how BJP is getting split into two camps and distrust between the two is deepening. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect.----more----To know more, read: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/opposition-on-their-knees-but-bjp-has-troubles-brewing-within/1053654/
PM Modi, the undisputed king of Gujarat, is mighty territorial, and Arvind Kejriwal has upset him by trying to enter the state.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/in-modi-vs-kejriwal-match-its-hard-to-keep-the-scoreboard-one-upmanship-is-constant/1054764/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains how Northern Ireland's Peace Lines being brought down & Boris Johnson remembering Bloody Friday victims, in his last speech as United Kingdom’s Prime Minister, prove to be a lesson for India.
Is India a friend or a foe for the US? Is being antagonistic to China and Russia necessary? Compulsions of an interdependent world are making ‘foes’ into friends.
वाणिज्य मंत्रालय के आंकड़े बताते हैं कि अप्रैल और मई में चीन को भारतीय निर्यात में 31% की गिरावट आई है, जबकि आयात 12.75% बढ़ा है. पिछले वर्ष की तुलना में व्यापार कुल मिलाकर सिर्फ 2% बढ़ा है.
AstroSat observations give insight into how dwarf galaxies evolved but raise questions on how stars form in their outer regions. Findings of team from India, US & France published in Nature.
As India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas marking 23 years of India claiming victory in the Kargil War, The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta in episode 1041 of Cut The Clutter looks at Shuja Nawaz's book Crossed Swords & what really went down on the Pakistan's side during the war?
ThePrintPod के इस अंक में श्रेयसी डे @SreyashiDey की रिपोर्ट: "अभिषेक बनर्जी पर क्यों निर्भर होती जा रही है ममता की तृणमूल कांग्रेस"
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ईडी ने पश्चिम बंगाल के मंत्री और टीएमसी नेता पार्थ चटर्जी की 'करीबी सहयोगी' मानी जाने वाली अर्पिता मुखर्जी के आवास से 21 करोड़ रुपये नकद बरामद किए हैं.
India’s sobriety and balanced approach has been a complete contrast to Sri Lanka and ranks as one of the better national economic policies anywhere in the world.
Read More: https://theprint.in/opinion/sri-lanka-type-abyss-in-india-its-a-fantasy-of-the-left-that-can-only-be-dismissed-2/1053678/
Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth has come under massive attack, with opposition parties accusing him of ‘high treason’ for allowing Indian tech team to access sensitive internet centre there.
For a party that derives its electoral prowess from PM Modi and is under direct supervision of master strategist Amit Shah, BJP looks like a house in disorder.
भारत में धर्मनिरपेक्षता का ठेका लंबे समय से 14 फीसदी मुसलमानों के जिम्मे रहा है लेकिन अब समय आ गया है कि इसकी ज़िम्मेदारी हिंदुओं को संभाल लेनी चाहिए.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why there is such chaos in Pakistani politics, with Imran Khan's PTI party winning 15 seats in Punjab byelections, supposed to be the stronghold of the Nawaz Sharif PMLN and whether Imran Khan could be PM again sooner than later if elections are held early in Pakistan Watch #GlobalPrint
In this week’s #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief explains why the burden of protecting India’s secularism which was outsourced to its 14% Muslims for too long should shift to the Hindus.
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पर्यावरण मंत्रालय की ओर से जारी आंकड़ों से पता चलता है, कि राष्ट्रीय राजधानी क्षेत्र में साल में कम से कम आधे समय हवा ख़राब रहती है, जब AQI 200 से ऊपर बना रहता है.
As the world watches the Sri Lankan economic crisis, The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta in episode 1041 of Cut The Clutter looks at series of observations made by Pakistani-American economist Atif Mian on Pakistan's economic situation & why he says Pakistan is suffering from Dutch disease on steroids?
As Shiv Sena breaks up in two factions-- one led by Uddhav Thackeray and other by Eknath Shinde, Vir Sanghvi in this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, answers how Shiv Sena implosion shows things go easy when you drum up hate? And why moderation is a nowhere road in the Indian politics as he tracks the rise of Shiv Sena since Bal Thackeray's era
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/shiv-sena-implosion-shows-things-go-easy-when-you-drum-up-hate-moderation-is-a-nowhere-road/1048258/
बाल ठाकरे ने शिकायतों के बूते अपनी पार्टी खड़ी की; समाज को बांटने वाली उनकी राजनीति काम कर गई और अब मोदी-शाह की भाजपा उस राजनीति को आगे बढ़ा रही है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/shiv-sena-implosion-shows-things-go-easy-when-you-drum-up-hate-moderation-is-a-nowhere-road/360599/
Economic miracles only happen when globally competitive firms tap into external demand.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-start-ups-are-on-fire-but-unicorns-cant-automatically-spur-growth/1049190/
सीएम एकनाथ शिंदे और डिप्टी सीएम देवेंद्र फडणवीस अब तक 3 कैबिनेट बैठकें कर चुके हैं. नेताओं और सिविल सेवकों का कहना है कि अन्य मंत्रियों के न होने से कामकाज में किसी तरह की बाधा नहीं आई है.
There are some obvious explanations for the rich and endowed Indians, who benefit the most from Indian democracy, leaving their own country.
Data released by environment ministry shows that National Capital Region maintains poor air quality, with AQI over 200, for at least half the time in a year.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/you-thought-only-winter-meant-bad-air-in-delhi-govt-data-tells-a-different-worrying-story/1048553/
उन्हें तीसरे राउंड में ही 5 लाख 77 हजार 777 वोट मिल गए जो कि जीत के लिए जरूरी 5 लाख 43 हजार 261 वोटों से ज्यादा थे.
As India gets its first tribal President as NDA’s pick Droupadi, The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta in episode 1040 of Cut The Clutter looks at the history of the diverse Presidents of India and the times when Presidents have mattered.
बीजेपी केंद्रीय मंत्री नरेंद्र सिंह तोमर और राज्य पार्टी प्रमुख वी.डी. शर्मा के गढ़ों समेत 16 मेयर पदों में से 7 में हार गई है, वहीँ कांग्रेस ने 1999 के बाद से अपना सर्वश्रेष्ठ प्रदर्शन करते हुए 5 पदों पर जीत हासिल की.
Bal Thackeray built Shiv Sena as a party of grievances. His politics of division worked, and now Modi-Shah-BJP is taking it forward.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/shiv-sena-implosion-shows-things-go-easy-when-you-drum-up-hate-moderation-is-a-nowhere-road/1048258/
द्रौपदी मुर्मू को विमान से उतरने के बाद 'उचित' कार उपलब्ध कराने में कथित विफलता के लिए अधिकारियों का तबादला कर दिया. अधिकारी इसके लिए हवाई अड्डे के निदेशक को दोषी ठहरा रहे हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/protocol-violation-why-was-dehradun-dm-ssp-punished-for-draupadi-murmus-vehicle/360393/
GST rate of 18% will apply to all scientific equipment in public-funded research institutes, up from earlier concessional rate of 5%. Scientists call for supplementary grants.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/another-blow-scientists-worry-as-gst-exemption-removed-for-science-equipment/1046090/
Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan is another attempt to reclaim the medieval Chola dynasty as icons of muscular nationalism.
In this episode of ThePrint Security Code, Praveen Swami explains why India's new blasphemy killers are not being manufactured in madrasas or training camps in Pakistan but are products of toxic hate.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/not-madrasas-not-pakistan-terror-camps-indias-blasphemy-killers-are-products-of-toxic-hate/1046476/
As China is hit by a plethora of fresh crises and Chinese govt struggles to damage control, The Print Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the fresh protests in the provinces of Henan & Anhui over the recent bank scandals, the problems in real estate which comprises 20-25% of China's economy and how these point to a larger crisis when Xi Jinping is hoping to get a 3rd term later this year.
स्कूल के अधिकारी अब इन लाउडस्पीकरों का उपयोग उन सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों और रैलियों में करने की योजना बना रहे हैं, जिन्हें उन्हें मतदाता जागरूकता अभियानों और सरकार के छात्र नामांकन अभियान के हिस्से के रूप में आयोजित करना होता है.
Alpha, Bravo Charlie, Ehde Wafa, and Sinfe Ahan provided an insight into the army’s visualisation of politics. Khan is the one who replaces the 'evil' leader.
परिवार का दावा है कि हाफिजुल मोल्ला की 'मानसिक स्थिति ठीक नहीं' है. उसे पहले भी राज्य सचिवालय नबन्ना में सेंध लगाने की कोशिश करते हुए गिरफ्तार किया जा चुका है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/west-bengal-kolkata-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-vip-security-cover-security-breach/359835/
No longer stuck behind a desk, North-West Delhi’s female beat cops prove that field duty is not just a man’s job.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is not immune to the shortcomings of India's justice system like delays despite being one of the key reform initiatives of the government.
On 53 years of bank nationalisation, Shekhar Gupta in episode 1038 of Cut The Clutter looks at a new study with data on performance of the Public Sector Banks over the years & what might possibly be India's banking disaster. The NCAER Paper makes a case for privatisation.
इस माह के शुरू में दिल्ली ने 11 साल बाद अपने विधायकों के वेतन में संशोधन किया है. विधायकों का वेतन बढ़ना अक्सर ही सार्वजनिक बहस का मुद्दा बन जाता है, और सियासी तबके को वेतनवृद्धि की मांग को लेकर तीखी प्रतिक्रिया का सामना करना पड़ता है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/salary-mlas-delhi-assembly-telangana-aam-aadmi-party-aap/359297/
सुकेश चंद्रशेखर कथित तौर पर सात महीने के 'प्रेम प्रसंग' की शुरुआत करने से पहले एक बिचौलिए के माध्यम से साल 2021 में तिहाड़ जेल के अंदर रहते हुए ही बॉलीवुड अभिनेत्री जैकलीन फर्नांडीज के संपर्क में आया था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/2-meetings-many-gifts-and-calls-inside-story-of-actress-jacqueline-sukesh-love-affair/359317/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains why Japan's new nationalism is alarming, not just for China & North Korea but also for allies like India and how Asia's strategic landscape will force fateful choices on Japan.
Modi’s BJP would much rather have Congress as the main opponent than fight regional leaders who are more street-smart and politically nimble
Read More: https://theprint.in/opinion/summoning-sonia-gandhi-to-ed-will-raise-public-sympathy-bjp-knows-it-wants-it/1044759/
मोदी को मालूम है कि राज्यसभा में विपक्षी दल जब नियम-कायदों के हवाले देकर उनकी सरकार को घेरने लगेंगे तब जगदीप धनखड़ कैसे उनके काम आएंगे.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-dhankhar-and-murmu-are-perfect-fit-in-modis-mission-2024/358808/
As the Russian Ministry of Defence issues statement, saying operational pause ended on 16 July, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta in episode 1037 of Cut The Clutter explains where the Ukraine-Russia war is headed , role of Artillery and how the winter will play out.
महिला वैज्ञानिकों ने कोविड-19 के प्रति भारत की प्रतिक्रिया को आकार देने में एक महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई है. लेकिन वे बहुत पहले से लड़कियों के मानविकी से जुड़े विषयों का अध्ययन करने के लिए अधिक उपयुक्त' होने के बारे में व्याप्त मिथकों को तोड़ती आ रहीं हैं.
Many people from Murmu’s village have neither heard of Raisina Hill nor are they aware of the limitations of constitutional powers of the President of India.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/not-a-rubber-stamp-in-droupadi-murmus-backyard-the-hunger-for-development-has-a-got-a-boost/1043665/
भाजपा नेताओं का कहना है कि राज्यसभा सभापति की भूमिका में धनखड़ को संतुलनकारी कार्य करना होगा, उनके उप-राष्ट्रपति पद के नामांकन से राजस्थान में जाटों को अच्छा संदेश जाने की उम्मीद है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/jat-votes-in-rajasthan-what-will-be-the-benefit-of-bjp-by-jagdeep-dhankhars-nomination/358535/
Modi knows he can bank on Dhankhar when opposition members in the Rajya Sabha start reading the rule book.
2020-2021 के लिए पीरियोडिक लेबर फोर्स सर्वे से पता चलता है कि भारत में विधायकों, वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों और प्रबंधकों में मामले में पुरुषों की तुलना में सबसे अधिक महिला अनुपात मिजोरम, सिक्किम, मणिपुर और मेघालय में है.
If the BJP has unchallenged power, as it seems now, do they want one in seven Indians alienated because of their faith? At the very least, this would make for a very imperfect Indian democracy. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains ‘othered’ Muslim in Modi-BJP era and 3 requisites before designing a political challenge to correct it. Watch this week's #NationalInterest.----more----
Read this week's National Interest here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/othered-muslim-in-modi-bjp-era-3-essentials-before-mounting-a-political-challenge-to-correct-it/1040961/ ----more----
अगर भारत अफ्रीका में चीन की घुसपैठ का मुकाबला करना चाहता है, तो उसे एक मुश्किल महाद्वीप पर खरीद सौदे करने के लिए निजी क्षेत्र का इस्तेमाल करना होगा.
On Thursday the US House of Representatives passed an amendment to US law. The amendment authorises US govt to lift #CAATSA sanctions against India. Meanwhile, the grouping of #I2U2 in its first summit stressed on initiatives focusing on food & fuel security. Shekhar Gupta in episode 1036 of #CutTheClutter looks at what is CAATSA, what the latest move by US House means & what the I2U2 initiatives indicate.
भाजपा ने उन 144 लोकसभा निर्वाचन क्षेत्रों की पहचान की है जहां वह अपेक्षाकृत 'कमजोर' है, लेकिन अगर कोशिश की जाये तो 2024 में उन्हें जीत सकती है. पार्टी के कई वरिष्ठ नेताओं को इन सीटों की देखभाल और उनका नियमित रूप से दौरा करने का काम सौंपा गया है.
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RBI has recently liberalised rupee trade mechanism to facilitate ease of foreign exchange outflow. This facility can be extended to Sri Lanka.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/not-majority-minority-sri-lanka-crisis-a-result-of-corruption-rajapaksa-familys-greed/1039489/
वीआईपी हस्तियां ऐसे समय दार्जिलिंग की यात्रा पर पहुंची जब चुनावी जीत के बाद अनीत थापा के नेतृत्व में नए गोरखालैंड प्रादेशिक प्रशासन ने कामकाज संभाला है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/whats-happening-in-darjeeling-nsa-doval-mamta-and-himantas-visit-darjeeling/357162/
BJP has identified 144 Lok Sabha constituencies where it's 'weak' but can win in 2024 if an effort is made. Senior leaders have been assigned to look after & regularly visit these seats.
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If India wants to counter China’s forays into Africa, it must harness the private sector to strike procurement deals on a tricky continent.
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In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, author & columnist Vir Sanghvi explains what diversity within Britain's ruling Conservative party indicate, the sharp contrast with India's ruling party - the BJP and how the UK PM race has shown us that given a level playing field, all South Asians, especially Indians can excel in politics.
सभी राज्यों में भाजपा के खिलाफ सबसे बड़ी शिकायत यह है कि यह पार्टी गठबंधन धर्म का सम्मान नहीं करती है. हालांकि भाजपा प्रवक्ता का कहना है कि आरोप 'झूठे' हैं.
Department of Economic and Policy Research under RBI released a report over the vulnerability analysis of the ten most indebted states. Shekhar Gupta in episode 1035 of #CutTheClutter breaks down the report and explains why some Indian states are at a risk of bankruptcy.
प्रशासनिक अधिकारियों और करीबी सहयोगियों के लिए यूपी के सीएम योगी आदित्यनाथ विकास, रोजगार और बुनियादी ढांचे पर काम करने वाले मुख्यमंत्री हैं, जो 1 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की अर्थव्यवस्था को निरंतर बनाए रखने के लक्ष्य के साथ आगे बढ़ रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/yogi-2-0-government-works-on-bulldozers-anti-muslim-politics-know-whats-inside/356584/
Many mighty leaders have fallen prey to public ire over the years. In such cases, supporting a family that has lost the people’s mandate is not only imprudent, but comic.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/subramanian-swamy-call-to-help-rajapaksa-not-in-our-interest-stand-with-people-instead/1037209/
Across states, the biggest complaint against the BJP is that the party does not honour coalition dharma. Party spokesperson says accusations are ‘untrue’.
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https://theprint.in/politics/from-aiadmk-shiv-sena-to-jdu-how-bjp-is-growing-at-the-cost-of-its-allies-as-well-as-rivals/1037227/
Biden’s only significant action concerning Afghanistan has been to seize its cash reserves and gift it to the survivors of the 9/11 attacks.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indians-who-support-bidens-see-how-he-has-said-nothing-of-hell-in-afghanistan/1037202/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra talks about the economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka, the fleeing of President Gotabaya Rajpaksa to the Maldives, and the history of a polarized and majoritarian state
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here : https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/the-people-vs-the-rajapaksas-in-sri-lanka-and-why-it-turned-out-this-way/1035654/
After Uddhav Thackeray's supporting NDA's Presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu & the internal warfare in AIADMK, Shekhar Gupta in episode 1034 of #CutTheClutter looks at the departing allies of BJP
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कोलंबो में श्रीलंकाई प्रधानमंत्री के आवास में घुसने के लिए दीवार फांद रहे प्रदर्शनकारियों को तितर-बितर करने के लिए सैन्यकर्मियों ने आंसू गैस के गोले छोड़े.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/world/emergency-declares-in-sri-lanka-protesters-surround-president-and-pm-residence/356059/
Over 10% of all passenger cars sold in India had some form of automatic transmission or another. But all automatics are not created equal.
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With over Rs 3,000 crore coming in each day, Kolkata is no Jamtara. The scam is international, the scamsters IT experts, the victims American.
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https://theprint.in/features/kolkata-is-indias-newest-biggest-scam-zone-police-youtubers-mice-cant-shut-it-down/1035160/
भाजपा अपने आउटरीच प्रोग्राम के हिस्से के तौर पर 30-31 जुलाई को अपने विभिन्न विंग की एक संयुक्त बैठक करेगी, जिसकी अध्यक्षता पार्टी अध्यक्ष जे.पी. नड्डा और राष्ट्रीय महासचिव बी.एल. संतोष करेंगे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-jdu-bihar-nda-jp-nadda-modi-government/356012/
Chinese nationalists saw the Sri Lankan crisis and protests as a US-backed ‘coup’. And Xi govt wants to play ‘positive role’.
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ThePrintPod सुप्रभात में रेजिना मिहिन्दुकुलासुरिया और पिया कृष्णकुट्टी की रिपोर्ट-गोटाबाया के इस्तीफा देने पर कौन लेगा उनकी जगह? श्रीलंका में अगला राष्ट्रपति चुनने के लिए गेम ऑफ थ्रोन्स शुरू
62 वर्षीय अजयपाल सिंह गिल को जब फांसी से लटका पाया गया, उससे कुछ दिन पहले ही उन्हें मच्छीवाड़ा कृषि सहकारी विकास बैंक का अध्यक्ष बनाया गया था. पुलिस का कहना है कि उन्होंने अपने पीछे कोई सुसाइड नोट नहीं छोड़ा.
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Ex-IFS officer Talmiz Ahmad's analysis of Israeli-Indian relations is strange at best. PM Modi understood West Asia better than the Indian diplomat.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/ifs-officer-talmiz-ahmad-is-living-in-the-past-india-israel-ties-are-at-an-all-time-high/1035095/
सोमवार को जारी प्राइसवाटरहाउसकूपर्स (पीडब्ल्यूसी) की एक रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, इस कैलेंडर वर्ष की दूसरी तिमाही (अप्रैल से जून) में भारत में शिक्षा तकनीक की फंडिंग में 50 प्रतिशत की गिरावट आई है
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/edtech-start-up-funding-drops-50-in-q2-of-2022-bad-phase-attributed-report/355475/
Can Tories accept an Asian as Boris Johnson’s successor? English nationalism stands in the way.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/what-rishi-sunak-sajid-javid-and-nadhim-zahawi-dont-have-in-race-to-become-british-pm/1031943/
Dismantling ‘tariff walls’ for easier access into the Indian markets is expected to be biggest challenge for govt’s FTA push, something that has haunted past administrations too.
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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/modi-govt-gives-major-push-to-free-trade-pacts-as-exports-job-creation-become-critical/1034852/
As Russia-Ukraine war goes on, India must step up. But it lacks a national security policy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-can-play-bigger-role-in-global-nuclear-politics-ukraine-fence-sitting-stands-in-way/1034079/
आज से तीन साल पहले, 10 जुलाई 2019 को, कांग्रेस को गोवा में अपने 10 विधायकों के भाजपा में शामिल होने झटके के बाद, पार्टी को फिर से ऐसी ही अफवाहों का सामना करना पड़ रहा है.
Marking the 45th anniversary of the Military Coup staged by Zia ul-Haq on 5th July 1977, Shekhar Gupta in episode1033 of #CutTheClutter looks at the legacy of the former President of Pakistan and what made him the most important personality in the subcontinent.
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एक क्राउड-सोर्स डेटाबेस से पता चलता है कि कम से कम आधी छंटनी—11,000 से अधिक—अकेले 2022 में हुई. लेकिन आंकड़ों से पता चलता है कि नौकरियां देने का स्टार्टअप्स का इरादा नजर आने लगा है.
Indian politicians are split along an anti-BJP axis, and the emerging divide is between states controlled by the BJP and other parties.
Devasahayam Pillai's new life became a cause of serious concern among high caste Hindus. They accused him of betrayal, and of insulting Brahmins and the royal throne.
Several proposals to strengthen the economic ties between India and Sri Lanka were discussed during a meeting of officials from various ministries chaired by the Deputy NSA earlier this month.
In this week’s #NationalInterest, @ShekharGupta explains why nobody should be prosecuted, or jailed for their views and Mohammed Zubair should apply the same principle of what is offensive and avoid taking liberties with other people’s gods too. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/do-i-have-a-complaint-with-mohd-zubair-of-alt-news-heres-why-i-have-3-answers-no-no-yes/1031502/----more----Read Praveen Swami's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-indias-first-blasphemy-murderer-was-made-pakistans-model-citizen/1022056/----more----https://theprint.in/national-interest/the-great-damagers-why-pakistan-will-debate-which-dictator-harmed-it-more-musharraf-or-zia/992000/----more----Read 50-Word's Edit here: https://theprint.in/50-word-edit/uk-must-cut-fiscal-deficit-rebuild-european-trade-just-tossing-out-captain-wont-help/1029954/----more----Watch Shivji Bihane Chale Palki song's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFPfRL9ySmo
किसी को अपने विचारों के लिए जेल में नहीं डाला जाना चाहिए, न उस पर मुकदमा चलाया जाना चाहिए. खासकर उन विचारों के लिए जो केवल सोशल मीडिया पर जाहिर किए गए हों.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/do-i-have-a-complaint-with-mohd-zubair-of-alt-news-i-have-3-answers-muslims-hindus/354101/
In a rare joint address on Wednesday, the heads of MI5 and the FBI warned the world about China's commercial espionage attempts in the West. Shekhar Gupta in episode 1032 of #CutTheClutter looks at how China poses a threat to the West.
पीएम मोदी ने शिंजो आबे के निधन पर शोक व्यक्त करते हुए 9 जुलाई को एक दिन के राष्ट्रीय शोक की घोषणा की.
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Any attempt to convert BRICS into a soft power tool and strategise to make it a security and foreign policy group will weaken its trade aspects.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/brics-has-no-place-for-anti-west-agenda-india-must-not-let-china-hijack-it/1029149/
PM Modi's visit to unveil statue of Alluri Sitarama Raju & Rajya Sabha nomination of K.V. Vijayendra Prasad have raised pitch of BJP's renewed campaign in state, 2 years from elections.
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https://theprint.in/politics/focus-on-dominant-kapus-obcs-pitch-to-end-dynastic-rule-bjps-andhra-mantra/1029139/
अशोका यूनिवर्सिटी, एसआरएम यूनिवर्सिटी और वर्ल्ड यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ डिजाइन को कथित तौर पर हरियाणा प्राइवेट यूनिवर्सिटीज एक्ट का उल्लंघन करने के लिए कारण बताओ नोटिस भेजा गया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/education/haryana-issues-notice-to-two-private-universities-including-ashoka-university-embezzlement-violation-of-rules/353470/
The 2013 Shakti Mills gangrape caught national attention and was sent to a fast-track court. But ‘fast’ has been an elastic and relative term to claim compensation.
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https://theprint.in/features/long-wait-for-nursing-dream-shakti-mills-rape-survivor-fights-court-red-tape-compensation/1029146/
We are all familiar with feelings of anger and irritability associated with hunger, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves, thanks to memes. How real is the phenomenon of being ‘hangry’? How much does hunger affect our mood, especially irritability and anger? ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains new findings.
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Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Swami et al., PLOS One 2022. Hangry in the field: An experience sampling study on the impact of hunger on anger, irritability, and affect https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0269629
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains how India’s founders kept repressive laws in the book but today’s politicians show how wrong it was. The author & columnist gives out examples of how law is being used to stifle dissent and how the media, especially the Judiciary are doing nothing significant to oppose it.
नेपालियों के लिए सेना में भर्ती के नियम भारतीय सैनिकों के समान ही होंगे. उन्हें भी सेना में सिर्फ चार साल के लिए भर्ती किया जाएगा और उसमें से महज 25 प्रतिशत को परमानेंट किया जाएगा.
As Boris Johnson resigns as the UK Prime Minister, Shekhar Gupta in episode 1031 of #CutTheClutter looks at the slew of scandals of Britain's Conservative Party which led to many resignations. What does Boris Johnson's resignation mean in the understanding of how a democratic process functions?
यूपी विधान परिषद में पार्टी के एकमात्र एमएलसी दीपक सिंह बुधवार को सेवानिवृत्त हो गए, जिसके बाद कांग्रेस का यूपी विधान परिषद में कोई भी प्रतिनिधि नहीं रहेगा.
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Religious leaders will assemble for the first 'R-20' at the G20 summit in Bali later this year and work to form a guideline to tackle extremism.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/islam-nusantara-saved-indonesias-muslims-from-isis-it-can-help-india-too/1026393/
Scientists & academicians associated with Indian National Academy of Engineering have asked Dept of Science and Technology to reconsider decision. Senior DST official says decision not final.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/disbelief-over-modi-govt-plan-to-stop-funding-engineering-academy-linked-to-kalam-kakodkar/1027622/
मोइत्रा और TMC नेतृत्व को आपस में बात करने की ज़रूरत है. और बाक़ी सबको एक मेमो भेज दीजिए: अब पार्टी की लाइन केवल बंगाल की पहचान बचाना नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/kaali-devi-in-bengal-mahua-moitra-tmc-west-bengal-mamata-banerjee/352856/
Modern communication technologies can be the potential centripetal force that unify voters across states. AAP has benefitted from this in Punjab.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/aap-tmcs-national-ambitions-ignore-indias-stark-diversity-southern-parties-know-better/1027744/
मध्य प्रदेश के सीएम शिवराज सिंह चौहान और अन्य भाजपा नेताओं ने 2018 के विधानसभा चुनाव के बाद से कांग्रेस के अरुण यादव को कई बार पार्टी में शामिल होने के लिए कहा है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/what-are-you-doing-in-congress-arun-bhaiya-why-chouhan-desperately-wants-this-leader-in-bjp/352408/
As Prime Minister Narendra #Modi finishes his visit to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Shekhar Gupta in episode 1030 of #CutTheClutter looks at BJP numbers in southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and how numbers stack for BJP in these states. What is the Modi-Shah's strategy changing the politics here?
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'देवताओं की तस्वीर वाले अखबार में मांस लपेटने' के आरोप में तालिब हुसैन की गिरफ्तारी के बाद से, उनका परिवार डर के साये में जी रहा है. उनके पोते-पोतियों ने स्कूल जाना बंद कर दिया है और रेस्टोरेंट में ग्राहकों की आवा-जाही भी काफी कम हो गई है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/uttar-pradesh-sambhal-muslim-family-bjp-hindu/352514/
Several of the problems of the National Pensions Scheme can be easily remedied. The solution to fiscal stress isn't going back two decades ago.----more----Read the full article: https://theprint.in/opinion/giving-up-on-nps-a-tragedy-for-state-govts-db-pensions-are-ad-hoc-delay-fiscal-stress/1023963/
ये कहते हुए कि कोई ‘फंसाने वाला’ सबूत नहीं है, बॉम्बे हाईकोर्ट ने पिछले सप्ताह परभणी ज़िले के एक स्कूल टीचर मोहम्मद रईसुद्दीन को ज़मानत दे दी, जिसे 2016 में दहशतगर्दी के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया था.
Canonised in May, Devasahayam Pillai is India’s first layman saint. Erstwhile royal family claims in letter to Pope that he was 'punished' by Maharaja Marthanda Varma for ‘treason’.
Hukou is a household registry allowing citizens to access social benefits, education, purchasing property, and other government services in the area they live.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/growing-frustration-in-youth-has-the-chinese-govt-worried-it-sees-solution-in-hukou/1026134/
हैदराबाद में हेमंत बिस्वा सरमा, योगी आदित्यनाथ और वसुंधरा राजे को सम्मान और प्रशंसा मिली लेकिन समारोह की सारी कार्यवाही पीएम मोदी के इर्द-गिर्द ही रही.
As Israel moves to its fifth election in three years, Shekhar Gupta explains how the Israeli coalition government collapsed. Episode 1029 of Cut The Clutter looks at what led to the collapse of the Bennett-Lapid coalition in Israel.
घरेलू पशुओं की टीबी की जांच के लिए नेशनल इंस्टीट्यूट फॉर रिसर्च इन ट्यूबरकुलोसिस ने यूएस नेशनल इंस्टीट्यूट ऑफ हेल्थ से फंडिंग की मांग की है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/health/human-to-animal-tb-outbreak-detected-in-india-icmr-plans-to-test-pets/351805/
Little in Ilm-ud-Din’s confession tells he was engaged with the communal currents post the publication of Rangila Rasul that attacked the Prophet’s sexual morality.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-indias-first-blasphemy-murderer-was-made-pakistans-model-citizen/1022056/
Inayat impressed royalty with his recitation of a Sanskrit poem at 9, wrote his first book at 14, becoming the global icon we know so little about.
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https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/you-know-british-spy-noor-inayat-khan-who-hitler-executed-her-father-has-a-story-too/1024412/
Reaction to SC remark shows India has become a nation full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/what-india-hindus-and-muslims-missed-in-supreme-courts-lecture-on-nupur-sharma/1025195/
शिवसेना का शिंदे गुट चूंकि बीजेपी के खेमे में चला गया है. उसके लिए फिर से हिंदू-मुस्लिम द्वैत यानी बायनरी में लौट जाना आसान होगा
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/uddhav-thackeray-shiv-sena-has-no-emotional-issue-party-can-go-to-eknath-shinde/351475/
Strong centres can be misused. But let’s not forget that there are many more competing checks and balances on central governments than on states.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/patel-nehru-were-right-on-strong-centre-just-look-at-us-you-cant-leave-it-to-the-states/1024176/
पूर्व एमवीए सरकार जाते-जाते औरंगाबाद, उस्मानाबाद और नवी मुंबई हवाई अड्डे के नाम बदलने पर सहमत हो गई. यह उद्धव कैबिनेट द्वारा किए गए अंतिम फैसलों में से एक था.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/names-named-after-raja-gufa-and-kisan-leader-what-is-the-significance-of-the-mva-government-changing-the-name-in-maharashtra/350707/
As India raises import tax on gold to 12.5%, Shekhar Gupta explains how the government is using this strategy to dampen the demand of gold amidst staggering imports. Episode 1027 of Cut The Clutter looks at how the increasing tax on gold might actually result in more smuggling of the commodity and what Dawood Ibrahim told Shekhar Gupta about the smuggling business?
राज्यों के मुख्य सचिवों के साथ बैठक में केंद्रीय वित्त सचिव टी.वी. सोमनाथन ने अपनी एक प्रेजेंटेशन में कुछ राज्यों के कर्ज में चिंताजनक वृद्धि को रेखांकित किया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/reduce-subsidies-increase-fee-of-government-services-center-gives-suggestions-to-states-to-reduce-deficit/351264/
Modi govt, which is accused of helping capitalists, wants to make the cooperative sector the backbone of governance. And Amit Shah is leading the way.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/not-national-security-or-politics-amit-shah-has-a-new-obsession-the-sahakari-kshetra/1023543/
What started as cow dung procurement & organic fertiliser production scheme in 2020 is helping state give rural economy a push. Success stories abound, but challenges remain.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/artisanal-soaps-to-lavender-tea-chhattisgarhs-gobar-revolution-is-helping-rural-women/1015519/
तृणमूल प्रमुख की टिप्पणी के एक दिन बाद रविवार को प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने कहा कि एनडीए की राष्ट्रपति पद की उम्मीदवार द्रौपदी मुर्मू पार्टियों के बीच ‘एकजुटता का माध्यम’ बन सकती हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/why-is-mamta-advocating-draupadi-murmu-bengal-cm-says-his-likely-high/351138/
Beijing ensured that no one could spoil its celebration in Hong Kong. But US and its G7 allies' $600 billion plan to counter BRI won't make Xi happy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/china-democratic-hong-kong-pakistan-message-mainland/1023531/
'ट्रेडिंग इकोनॉमिक्स' के मुताबिक, लेबनान दुनिया में सबसे खराब मुद्रास्फीति दर का सामना कर रहा है, इसके बाद जिम्बाब्वे और सूडान का नंबर आता है.
बाल ठाकरे कुछ भी कर सकते थे, घंटे भर में अपनी दिशा बदल सकते थे. अगर वे यह चाहते थे कि ठाकरे कुनबा औपचारिक सत्ता से अलग रहे तो इसकी भी एक वजह थी.
In this week’s #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief explains what is Shiv Sena’s ideology? We might say it’s been a convenient mix of extreme ethnic chauvinism & unforgiving Hindutva. Within the second, the party retained space to manoeuvre. Brought to you by @Kia India To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/moral-political-ideological-questions-on-maharashtra-1st-is-simplest-to-answer-3rd-trickiest/1021218/ Mahesh jethmalani interview: https://youtu.be/t0l6KkWFfoo
In episode 1027 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about Dawat-e-Islami, the Pakistan-based Sunni group reported to have links to the Udaipur killers, along with an overview of its philosophy & association with Tehreek-e-Labbaik.
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बसपा प्रमुख मायावती अपने राजनीतिक जनाधार की कीमत पर भाजपा का समर्थन करती दिख रही हैं और ये समर्थन एकतरफा नहीं लग रहा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mayawati-eyes-on-2024-gameplan-behind-helping-bjp-in-presidential-election-up-bypoll/349876/
मुख्यमंत्री शिंदे और उनके खेमे में 38 विधायक सत्तारूढ़ गठबंधन का हिस्सा होंगे, जबकि अन्य 16 विधायक विपक्ष का हिस्सा होंगे. महाराष्ट्र का यह सियासी परिदृश्य आगामी नगर निकाय चुनाव को कड़े मुकाबले में बदल सकता है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/uddhav-thackeray-shiv-sena-eknath-shinde-bjp-mva-maharashtra/349738/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why India decided to send back its diplomats to Kabul 10 months after the Taliban took over and why relations with the new Taliban government are part of the Modi government's realistic foreign policy. Watch #GlobalPrint.----more----Read this week's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/hard-nosed-practical-why-india-has-revived-relations-with-kabul-and-why-taliban-is-welcoming/1015460/
The BJP’s move to place Eknath Shinde in the CM’s chair eclipses political veteran Sharad Pawar as the kingmaker of Maharashtra. The party has paid NCP chief back in his own coin.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/power-party-dignity-fathers-legacy-what-all-uddhav-thackeray-is-losing-in-maharashtra/1019379/
Maintaining close defence ties with Ukraine while engaging with Russia to achieve foreign policy goals shows Turkey's balancing act has lessons.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-turkeys-rise-in-russia-ukraine-war-is-a-masterclass-in-balancing-hedging-strategy/1019611/
CM Shinde & 38 MLAs in his camp will be part of ruling alliance, while other 16 MLAs will be in opposition. This is likely to make upcoming civic polls uphill battle for Thackeray camp.
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https://theprint.in/politics/shinde-or-uddhav-which-is-the-real-sena-all-eyes-on-next-chapter-of-maharashtra-row/1019248/
In this week's ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why Kanhaiya Lal's gruesome murder in Udaipur, Rajasthan fits the pattern of Western Islamic radicalisation and why our focus should be on the human tragedy instead of drawing general conclusions & finding a political opportunity.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/dont-let-politics-around-udaipur-killing-fool-you-it-proves-nothing-about-indian-muslims/1017427/
The BJP has chosen Eknath Shinde as their CM face, placing former CM Devendra Fadnavis as his deputy. In Episode 1025 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the political ramifications of the BJP's choice and what the future holds for Maharashtra's politics.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to Rajya Sabha BJP MP, senior Supreme Court advocate and legal advisor to BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on the dramatic split of the Shiv Sena over the last week, culminating in the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray and a new government in Maharashtra.
प्लास्टिक निर्माण क्षेत्र में लगे उद्योगों ने सरकार से अनुरोध किया है कि प्लास्टिक पर व्यापक प्रतिबंध लागू करने की बजाय, सरकार ऐसे खास बिंदुओं की जानकारी दें जिससे प्लास्टिक वेस्ट की रिसाइकिलिंग आसान हो जाए. सिंगल-यूज प्लास्टिक पर प्रतिबंध शुक्रवार से शुरू हो जाएगा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/plastic-ban-trouble-for-plastic-industry-government-order-recycle-things/349162/
The legends of Vavar and other South Indian gods venerated by both Hindus and Muslims show that the Deccan's religious history in the region is far more complex.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/historic-hurt-is-a-modern-phrase-muslims-were-integral-to-south-indian-gods/1017202/
From KGF to RRR, South Indian films have entered the elite thousand crore club this year, thanks to their resounding success in Hindi belts.
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https://theprint.in/features/big-hits-bigger-numbers-south-indian-films-have-charmed-hindi-viewers-and-for-good-reason/1017331/
The absence of a National Security Strategy and revised Raksha Mantri’s Operational Directives means the Indian Armed Forces plan and operate in an ad hoc manner.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/cds-not-the-only-one-indias-national-security-management-has-two-more-missing-links/1017381/
2011 में पाकिस्तान के पंजाब प्रांत के गवर्नर सलमान तासीर की हत्या करने वाला बॉडीगार्ड कथित तौर पर कराची स्थित एक संगठन दावत-ए-इस्लामी से प्रेरित था, जिसे अब पुलिस ने उदयपुर कांड के एक आरोपी से जोड़ा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/tangled-wires-link-taseers-killer-paris-knifeman-to-provocation-group-udaipur-pakistan/349168/
पिछले हफ्ते महाराष्ट्र में राजनीतिक उठापटक तब शुरू हुई जब महाराष्ट्र सरकार में मंत्री रहे एकनाथ शिंदे 34 विधायकों के साथ अचानक सूरत पहुंच गए. इस गुट में सात निर्दलीय विधायक भी थे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/maharashtra-cm-uddhav-thackeray-resignation-shiv-sena-bjp-devendra-fadnavis/349059/
Pew Research Center has released a survey on what 19 major countries think about China based on a poll. In episode 1025 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta reads into the the data talking about how people in 19 countries view China's human rights policies, military, economic development and its influence on the world.
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महाराष्ट्र के मंत्री और मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव ठाकरे के बेटे राज्यपाल भगत सिंह कोश्यारी के बुधवार को बहुमत साबित करने के लिए एमवीए सरकार के लिए विश्वास मत का आदेश देने से एक दिन पहले दिप्रिंट से बात कर रहे थे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/cm-uddhav-thackeray-son-aditya-thackeray-questioned-rebels-mlas/348644/
The easing of the tech crackdown signifies that Xi is trying to make space for other political ideas, including the revival pro-market approach.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/what-jack-mas-increasing-public-appearances-tell-about-chinas-changing-stance-on-businesses/1016698/
झारखंड के मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन की गृह मंत्री के साथ बैठक ऐसे समय में हुई है जब झामुमो एनडीए के आदिवासी राष्ट्रपति पद के उम्मीदवार का समर्थन करने के लिए तैयार हैं और कांग्रेस के साथ गठबंधन में दरार पड़ती नजर आ रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/maharashtra-jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-union-home-minister-amit-shah-jmm-bjp-congress/348589/
India's Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 established women’s right to seek an abortion two years before US Supreme Court judgment in Roe vs Wade.
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https://theprint.in/past-forward/india-and-us-went-pro-choice-around-the-same-time-only-one-strengthened-its-abortion-laws/1016705/
Agnipath is a continuation of the casualisation of frontline workers in civil bureaucracy—a trend that began in MP in 1996. It didn't turn out too well.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/mp-para-teachers-scheme-showed-india-struggled-with-contract-service-apply-that-to-agnipath/1016723/
उदयपुर के मालदास स्ट्रीट में सुप्रीम टेलर्स दुकान में हत्यारे कपड़े का नाप देने घुसे और फिर इशारे से कन्हैयालाल तेली की तलवार से उसकी गर्दन पर कई वार किए. शहर में दिनदहाड़े हुई हत्या के विरोध में प्रदर्शन चल रहा है. इंटरनेट सेवाएं बंद कर दी गई हैं.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/udaipur-rajasthan-maldas-street-gulab-chand-kataria-ashok-gehlot-bjp-internet-rajyavardhan-rathore/348343/
Maharashtra political crisis continues as Eknath Shinde and the rebel MLAs campaign against Shiv Sena. In episode 1024 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the decline in family run parties through the lens of ailing Shiv Sena. What do departures of Raj Thackeray, Narayan Rane among others tell us about the 'Thackeray party'.
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गांववासियों को उम्मीद थी कि पर्यटन रोज़गार के बेहतर अवसर लेकर आएगा. लेकिन पर्यटकों की सेवा में लगे अधिकतर व्यवसायों में उन्हें नहीं रखा जाता.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/tourist-influx-lambasingi-tourism-industry-plastic-pollution-kashmir-south-india/348020/
Villagers had hoped that tourism would bring better employment opportunities. But most businesses catering to tourists do not hire them.
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https://theprint.in/features/lambasingi-is-sold-as-the-kashmir-of-south-india-but-tribals-have-had-enough-of-tourists/1013792/
The crisis in Shiv Sena shows the dilemma in Indian politics today — go the Hindutva way to compete with BJP or keep it Hindutva Lite like AAP or Hindutva Zero like TMC.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/uddhav-thackerays-failing-trapeze-act-on-secularism-hindutva-has-lessons-for-other-parties/1015211/
शिवसेना का बागी खेमा और मनसे 'हिंदुत्व' और 'मराठी गौरव' पर अपने फोकस के साथ एक 'तर्क संगत' जोड़ी की तरह लग रहे हैं. लेकिन शिवसेना के कुछ विधायक इस बात को लेकर चिंतित हैं कि इसके बाद राज ठाकरे ही 'सर्वोच्च नेता' होंगे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/why-eknath-shinde-fellow-sena-rebels-are-exploring-merger-with-mns/348059/
By electing AAP three months ago, people of Punjab had shown they were fed up with the vicious power circle of BJP-SAD-Congress. They are now teaching AAP the same lesson.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/simranjit-singh-mann-is-reborn-because-theres-an-uneasy-vacuum-in-punjab/1015190/
कोई घोर आशावादी ही यह उम्मीद कर सकता है कि एमवी सरकार इस तूफान में से साबुत बचकर निकल पाएगी, लेकिन बागी शिवसेना नेता एकनाथ शिंदे के लिए भी राह आसान नहीं है.
Why Simranjit Singh Mann's return in Sangrur bypoll marks a change in Punjab & Sikh politics? In episode 1023 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the changing politics as indicated by Sangrur bypoll results.
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पिछले हफ्ते हुए महाराष्ट्र एमएलसी चुनाव में एआईएमआईएम के दो विधायकों ने कांग्रेस और एनसीपी उम्मीदवारों को वोट दिया था. जानकारों का कहना है कि पार्टी भाजपा की बी-टीम के तौर पर बनी अपनी छवि बदलने की कोशिश कर रही है.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/aimim-asaduddin-owaisi-imtiaz-jaleel-jnu-anti-bjp-opposition/347495/
विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि असली समस्या विधानसभा में आंकड़ों के खेल की नहीं है. बल्कि यह है कि अयोग्यता से बचने के लिए उन्हें या तो भाजपा में विलय करना होगा या फिर यह साबित करना होगा कि उनका घटक ही असली शिवसेना है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/shiv-sena-mva-bjp-maharashtra-eknath-shinde-uddhav-thackeray/347461/
India is a site of both institutional decay and civic reclamation. What is missing is an outfit that can sublimate the dispersed fury into disciplined political agitation.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/the-great-paradox-of-indian-democracy-citizen-uprisings-but-no-opposition/1013464/
All major places of Hindu pilgrimage owe something to Ahilyabai. Her piety became her power in a world of men.
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https://theprint.in/past-forward/somnath-and-gyanvapi-temples-were-rebuilt-long-ago-by-maratha-queen-ahilyabai-holkar/1009037/
Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw, or Sam Bahadur, achieved a rare thing – he became a legend in his own lifetime.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/soldiers-and-i-are-expendable-indias-reputation-is-not-how-sam-manekshaw-rose-to-the-top/1012813/
अगले कुछ महीनों में दक्षिण अफ्रीका से 12 चीतों के लाए जाने की संभावना है. 1950 के दशक में भारत से ये प्रजाति विलुप्त हो गई थी.
CutTheClutter #ICYMI On the 47th Anniversary of the Emergency, Shekhar Gupta talks about ten salient consequences of that 21-month period, finally signposting the importance of renewed laws and a political contract between the people and the state. Watch abridged version of episode 776 of #CutTheClutter.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra speaks to former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan and senior Congress leader part of the ruling MVA coalition, on the evolving political crisis in the state as the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government struggles to survive and rebel Shiv Sena MLA Eknath Shinde flaunts the 37 MLAs in his camp in Guwahati, enough to break the party.
द्रौपदी मुर्मू का राष्ट्रपति पद का उम्मीदवार बनना बीजेपी की कार्य योजना के तहत ही है. बीजेपी और आरएसएस की ये दो रणनीतियां मिलकर एक विशाल तंत्र बनाती हैं, जिनका संचालक एकीकृत रूप से एक हेडक्वार्टर करता है, जो दरअसल आरएसएस का हेडक्वार्टर है.
Rebel Shiv Sena camp claims MLAs could never meet the CM and had to go 'through some people who were close to Uddhav'. They have also alleged 'stepmotherly treatment' in MVA.
A massive sunspot is facing earth right now, growing rapidly. But astronomers say there is no cause for alarm as the sunspot follows expected activity. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains in ThePrint #PureScience
The first Battle of Bilafond La was fought by a platoon of 4KUMAON that beat a spirited Pakistani attack. But the days leading up to it weren't easy. ----more----
https://theprint.in/opinion/in-siachen-freeze-how-a-captain-kept-soldiers-warm-motivated-stories-family-bollywood/1010050/
बागी शिवसेना खेमे का दावा है कि विधायक कभी मुख्यमंत्री से मिल तक नहीं पाते थे और उन्हें ‘उद्धव के करीबी कुछ लोगों’ के जरिये उनसे संपर्क साधना पड़ता था. उन्होंने एमवीए में अपने साथ ‘सौतेले व्यवहार’ का आरोप भी लगाया है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/little-dweller-apathetic-capricious-why-uddhav-thackeray-couldnt-keep-shiv-sena-mlas-together/346061/
एकनाथ शिंदे द्वारा विद्रोह करने के बाद गुरुवार को उद्धव ठाकरे ने पार्टी के विधायकों की एक मीटिंग बुलाई जिसमें 55 में से सिर्फ 13 विधायकों ने हिस्सा लिया.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why BRICS was held virtually whereas Quad was held personally amidst changing geo-politics around the world. And what is the new realism that drives India's foreign policy under Jaishankar & Modi govt. Watch #GlobalPrint
सीबीआई की प्राथमिकी में दावा किया गया है कि डीएचएफएल के प्रमोटरों ने अन्य लोगों के साथ मिलकर 17 बैंकों के समूह को 34,615 करोड़ रुपये का चूना लगाया और इन फंड्स को 'डीएचएफएल से जुड़ी' कंपनियों को दिया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/fake-loans-fake-ledger-accounts-dhfl-case-of-rs-35000-crore-indias-biggest-bank-fraud/345466/
There has been a focus within military to bring down average age of soldiers, especially within Army, since 1980s, but actual work on it began in 2020, with an idea that germinated in 2019.
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https://theprint.in/defence/how-tour-of-duty-pilot-project-became-agnipath-a-journey-of-254-meetings-lasting-750-hours/1007921/
ओडिशा की मूल निवासी द्रौपदी मुर्मू को आदिवासियों की सच्ची पैरोकार कहा जाता है. 64 साल की उम्र में उन्होंने अपने दो बेटों को खोने समेत कई व्यक्तिगत त्रासदियों का सामना किया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/droupadi-murmu-nda-presidential-pick-is-ex-professor-took-bjp-head-on-as-jharkhand-governor/345480/
It seems CDS eligibility has been tweaked to pick a specific retired Lt Gen or Army Commander. The spin of 'deep selection' to find the 'meritorious' is just a charade.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govt-is-scraping-the-barrel-to-find-the-next-cds-its-an-insult-to-military-hierarchy/1008287/
Be it's the ‘tottering’ Maharashtra govt, farmers' protests, hijab issue, Nupur Sharma remarks or Agnipath protests, Indian news channels describe them in mostly the same manner.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/saazish-toolkit-mahayudh-tv-news-sees-nupur-sharma-agnipath-mva-as-one-big-conspiracy/1008048/
महाराष्ट्र में अभी जब एकनाथ शिंदे ने एमवीए सरकार को हिलाकर रखा है, भाजपा 2019 में राज्य में सियासी उठापटक का ‘जोखिम’ लेने और राजस्थान में सचिन पायलट की ‘2020 की असफल बगावत’ के नतीजों से सबक लेते हुए जल्दबाजी में कोई कदम उठाने के मूड में नहीं है.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjps-game-plan-on-mva-crisis-wait-and-watch-move-only-if-shinde-gets-the-numbers-for-floor-test/345184/
ये व्यक्तिगत मार्गदर्शक अक्सर पूर्व सिविल सेवक होते हैं जो उम्मीदवारों का प्रदर्शन सुधारने में उनकी मदद करते हैं. वे उनके समग्र विकास पर ध्यान केंद्रित करते हैं और आलोचनात्मक सोच को प्रोत्साहित करते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/upsc-aspirants-persnol-trainers-upsc-mentor-for-exam-regula-coaching/344943/
The Rangnath Mishra Committee and the Sachar Committee reports too acknowledge the poor condition of Dalits and Adivasis of the Muslim faith.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/dont-limit-caste-census-to-hindus-include-tribals-dalits-of-muslim-sikh-christian-faiths/1006298/
Stalin-led DMK govt’s push for archaeological work has reignited conversations around Tamil pride and antiquity. But researchers are concerned.
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https://theprint.in/features/stalins-archaeology-push-in-tamil-nadu-is-the-stuff-of-culture-wars-experts-have-a-warning/1006949/
गृह मंत्रालय को अपना पारंपरिक रुख बदल कर रास्ता दिखाना होगा. यह ऐसी शर्त है जो राजनीतिक जिम्मेदारी है. अल्पावधि सेवा का अधिकतम उपयोग करना सेना की जिम्मेदारी है. दोनों को पूरा किया जा सकता है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/agnipath-scheme-is-directed-correctly-but-narendra-modi-govt-needs-amit-shah-to-budge/344535/
The current debate on Agnipath illustrates 'mogic' at work, just as it did during demonetisation, Covid lockdown and the 2020 farm laws.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govts-deepest-damage-isnt-hindi-muslim-divide-but-pms-mogic-dumbing-us-down/1006992/
महाराष्ट्र के शहरी विकास मंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे, एक दर्जन से अधिक शिवसेना विधायकों के साथ गुजरात चले गए. उनका यह कदम शिवसेना नेतृत्व के खिलाफ विद्रोह का संकेत देता है.
कोविड की वजह से सेना में भर्ती होने की इच्छा रखने वाले युवाओं को काफी निराशा हाथ लगी है. लेकिन आगरा के अकोला में ओवरएज हो चुके उम्मीदवार सेना में जाने के लिए ‘यह सब’ करने को तैयार हैं. उनके लिए सेना में नौकरी का मतलब ‘स्टेट्स’ और उससे मिलने वाले ‘फायदे' से जुड़ा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/repeating-class-10-forging-aadhaar-agra-youth-have-plan-b-ready-to-beat-agnipath-age-bar/344476/
With Covid hitting the recruitment drive hard, Army aspirants in Agra's Akola are willing to do it all for the coveted soldier tag. A job in the Army here comes with 'status' and 'perks'.
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https://theprint.in/india/repeating-class-10-forging-aadhaar-agra-youth-have-plan-b-ready-to-beat-agnipath-age-bar/1004913/
To make the MHA change its stance is a political responsibility, utilising the short-service prescription optimally a military responsibility. Both must be done.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/agnipath-is-directed-correctly-but-modi-govt-needs-amit-shah-to-budge/1004206/
अभी अनुसूचित जाति और अनुसूचित जनजाति के लिए इसी तरह की व्यवस्था में सरकारी योजनाओं के तहत आवंटन में उनके कल्याण पर खर्च के लिए एक निश्चित प्रतिशत सुरक्षित रखा जाता है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/gujarat-himachal-elections-government-is-exploring-the-possibility-of-special-allocation-for-obcs-in-welfare-schemes/344323/
Indians are refusing to be silent spectators of Modi govt's disruptive policies. Agnipath protests are the latest indicator from a society that won't be muzzled.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-has-actually-given-democracy-a-shot-in-the-arm-with-his-usual-decision-making-style/1004917/
पुलिस ने बताया कि प्रियव्रत ने शूटर की एक टीम का नेतृत्व किया और घटना के समय कनाडा में रहने वाले गैंगस्टर गोल्डी बराड़ के सीधे संपर्क में था. वह हत्या का मुख्य शूटर है और उसने ही कत्ल को अंजाम दिया था. ----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/delhi-police-arrested-3-accused-including-two-shooters-connection-with-moosewala-murder-case/344061/
कभी भाजपा का गढ़ रही दिल्ली की राजेंद्र नगर विधानसभा सीट, 25 मार्च को आप विधायक राघव चड्ढा के राज्यसभा के लिए चुने जाने के बाद खाली हो गई थी. यहां 23 जून को मतदान होना है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/rajendra-nagar-by-election-delhi-aap-kejriwal-bjp-smriri-irani-election-campaign/343822/
While some say their ‘army dream’ was about prestige and pride, for many hailing from poor families, a job in the armed forces came with the promise of financial security.
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https://theprint.in/india/crushed-dreams-low-morale-pressure-from-home-why-many-army-hopefuls-in-bihar-are-anti-agnipath/1003547/
In its version of the clash, a Chinese military channel ran a clip from a documentary featuring Chen Xiangrong, one of the four PLA soldiers who died in Galwan.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/what-the-chinese-govt-media-told-people-on-two-years-of-galwan/1003228/
The decline of JD(S) in Karnataka is a mouth-watering chance for Congress and BJP as the state goes to the polls in mid-2023. But the Gowdas don't care much.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/gowdas-jds-lie-in-shavasana-as-modi-reaches-mysuru-to-perform-yoga/1003658/
यूपी के अलीगढ़ और बिहार के पटना में पुलिस ने आरोप लगाया है कि कोचिंग संस्थानों से जुड़े लोगों ने भावी उम्मीदवारों को अग्निपथ योजना के खिलाफ हिंसक विरोध प्रदर्शन के लिए ‘उकसाया.’----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/india/amid-violent-protests-against-agneepath-all-coaching-centres-in-up-bihar-came-under-the-scanner/343648/
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes. In this week's #NationalInterest Shekhar Gupta explains how a much needed reform could be derailed. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this weak's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/with-agnipath-modi-govts-shock-awe-doctrine-may-have-misfired-a-vital-reform-yet-again/1001178/----more----Read Jyoti Yadav's article here: https://theprint.in/features/overage-at-21-rural-indias-army-aspirants-are-running-for-their-lives-and-out-of-time/951366/----more----Read Lt. Gen. H.S. Panag's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/agnipath-scheme-is-proof-that-modi-govt-can-bring-change-for-good-but-an-open-mind-is-key/998767/
मोदी सरकार की सबसे बड़ी कमजोरी यह रही है कि वह चुनावी बहुमत की सीमाओं को स्वीकार करने से कतराती है, जिस वजह से भूमि कानून, कृषि कानून का कबाड़ा हो गया, श्रम संबंधी नियम लागू न हो पाए----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/the-agneepath-scheme-announced-as-part-of-the-modi-governments-tendency-to-surprise-threatens-to-thwart-reforms-in-the-army/343076/
दिप्रिंट ने उन 7 राज्यों में जनवरी-मार्च 2022 के दौरान बेरोजगारी दर (15-29 आयुवर्ग) और श्रम शक्ति भागीदारी दर के आंकड़ों का विश्लेषण किया है, जहां अग्निपथ योजना के खिलाफ युवा प्रदर्शन कर रहे हैं. ----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/agnipath-scheme-indian-army-violent-protests-youth-unemployment-bihar-uttar-pradesh-modi-govt/342462/
शराबबंदी के लिए जारी अभियान को लेकर शराब की दुकान पर मंगलवार को पूर्व सीएम ने गोबर फेंका. कुछ भाजपा नेताओं का कहना है कि यह राजनीतिक रूप से 'अलग-थलग' होने की प्रतिक्रिया है. लेकिन उनके सहयोगी इसे 'विशुद्ध रूप से सामाजिक मुद्दा' कहते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/gimmick-or-crusade-bjp-in-a-fix-over-uma-bhartis-anti-liquor-drive-ahead-of-mp-civic-poll/342538/
Afreen Fatima says criticism of govt & 'growing intolerance' in India led to ‘fabricated’ allegations against her father Javed Mohammed, as well as ‘illegal’ demolition of their home.
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https://theprint.in/india/will-fight-in-court-home-razed-defiant-afreen-fatima-says-dad-not-behind-prayagraj-violence/999657/
US has no moral rectitude to deliver ethical sermons. But regardless, India must take a holistic view in purchasing oil from Russia—it's not a rosy picture.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/buying-russian-oil-is-ruble-wise-but-rupee-foolish-it-bloodies-indias-hands/998913/
केंद्र सरकार विपक्ष की तरफ से विरोध को लेकर तो ‘ज्यादा चिंतित’ नहीं है लेकिन अग्निपथ के खिलाफ जनता के आंदोलन ने उसे ‘परेशान’ कर दिया है. अग्निपथ योजना के तहत सशस्त्र बलों में अल्पकालिक भर्ती की तैयारी की गई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/financial-aid-jobs-education-drives-how-bjp-wants-cms-to-placate-agnipath-protesters-army/342415/
Acts of rioting are akin to anti-national activities that have an intent to terrorise the local population, and challenge the State and constitutional authorities.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/bulldozer-action-justified-violence-in-up-no-less-than-an-act-of-terror/999650/
Scientists from New Zealand sampled 19 locations on Ross Island in Antarctica and discovered surprisingly high concentrations of micro plastics in them. They conclude that the source of these particulate contaminants are not just air currents from other parts of the world, but also research stations at Antarctica themselves. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings.
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Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Aves et al., The Cryosphere, 2022. First evidence of microplastics in Antarctic snow https://tc.copernicus.org/articles/16/2127/2022/
'When religious issues such as Ayodhya were discussed in the past, there was at least a veneer of civility. Now, the naked hatred is on full display' — in this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, writer and journalist Vir Sanghvi explains why it is time PM Modi reins in his 'pet bigots — for practical reasons if not ideological ones'.
Read Vir Sanghvi's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/to-the-right-of-yogi-theres-only-an-abyss-modi-should-rein-in-bjps-bigots/998196/
As Putin's forces make their way through the town of Sievierodonetsk, In episode 1022 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta gives us an update on the Ukraine war that has turned more vicious. Where are the Russian forces and how is Ukraine tackling them in Kharkiv & Kherson.
जहां केंद्र सरकार दिल्ली में एकीकृत नगर निगम में बड़े पैमाने पर बदलाव की निगरानी कर रही है, वहीं दिल्ली भाजपा जल आपूर्ति से जुड़ी कथित समस्याओं सहित तामाम नागरिक मुद्दों पर आप से लोहा ले रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-does-the-modi-governments-overhaul-of-the-mcd-fit-into-the-bjps-plan-to-corner-the-aap/341847/
More than 50% of founders of start-ups worth over $1 billion are IIT graduates. IIT Delhi is conducive to start-ups thanks to networking & academic support, says the alumni association ex-chief.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/where-do-founders-of-100-indian-unicorns-come-from-iit-delhi-tops-list-iims-nurtured-many-too/998090/
Several news channels supported and even justified the bulldozer demolition in Prayagraj as a legitimate punishment even before a trial.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/action-begins-bulldozers-roll-tv-news-treated-razing-of-a-family-home-like-a-film-shoot/997804/
जज ने कहा, 'कम से कम अपने कॉलर का बटन तो बंद करना चाहिए था और ब्लेजर पहन कर आना चाहिए था'. लेकिन कानूनी बिरादरी के साथ-साथ सिविल सेवकों का तर्क है कि अधिकारी की ड्रेस में कुछ भी गलत नहीं था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/blazer-in-bihar-heat-patna-high-court-rebuke-on-civil-servant-attire-reignites-dress-code-debate/341872/
It is absurd to replace modern mosques with temples—As absurd as demanding Tamilians pay reparations to Karnataka because the Cholas destroyed Kalyana in 1047.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/south-india-challenges-the-notions-of-medieval-islam-lessons-from-deccan-history/997147/
The 1923 Goondas Act, which laid the foundation for legislation like the UP Gangsters Act, established a principle: No crime needs to be committed for punishment, in this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains why independent India’s coercive apparatus, like the imperial police, is designed to deliver terror — not ensure investigation and meaningful prosecutions.
ThePrintPod सुप्रभात के इस अंक में @unnati_sharma_ की रिपोर्ट: ‘SGPC ने स्वर्ण मंदिर के म्यूजियम में क्यों लगवाई पंजाब के पूर्व CM बेअंत सिंह के हत्यारे की तस्वीर'
सुनिए @shivkpandey की आवाज़ में
News about Mamata Banerjee's opposition meet has been dominating headlines but it is more about who didn't attend the meeting than who were present. In Episode 1021 of Cut the Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains what this means for Indian politics, what are the equations of different opposition parties and how presidential election 2022 is a proxy competition between them
प्रमुख मुस्लिम हस्तियां जबकि खामोश हैं, तब ये हास्य कलाकार ही हैं जो खुद अपना ही मज़ाक उड़ाकर इस्लाम के प्रति पूर्वाग्रहों का जवाब दे रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/muslim-comedians-munawar-faruqui-islamophobia-lockup-stand-up-comedians/341229/
When Vinod Masani bought ‘the Kuber’ he hoped it would bring good fortune. Instead, the 'terror boat' sits in Porbandar harbour with no licence to sail.
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https://theprint.in/features/ajmal-kasab-was-hanged-10-years-ago-but-mv-kuber-boat-is-an-albatross-for-owner/996386/
With a take home salary of Rs 21,000, armchair bureaucrats have placed an Agniveer, who would stake their life for India, even below a lower division clerk.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/tour-of-duty-will-expose-youth-to-military-life-dont-let-bureaucracy-fail-it-like-note-ban/996888/
माता-पिता पहले से ही अपने बच्चों को टीचर और कक्षाओं के परिचित कराने में लगे हैं, वहीं स्कूल उन बच्चों को नए माहौल में ढालने के लिए जरूरी कदम उठा रहे हैं जो अभी तक ऑनलाइन पढ़ाई ही करते रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/education/parents-and-teachers-helping-children-of-the-pandemic-hit-generation-to-take-first-step-in-school/341214/
If there is even a slim possibility of democratic resistance to the Modi govt's brazen majoritarian politics of hate, then we must not do anything to jeopardise it further.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/my-secular-critics-reaction-to-arab-outrage-chooses-short-term-relief-over-long-term-damage/994268/
A trial of a newly approved breast cancer drug in patients who are not typically targeted by the drug resulted in extremely encouraging results never seen before. Patients who received the drug survived longer and had lower growth in their tumours than those who received standard chemotherapy. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings.
Brought to by @Kia India
To know more, read: https://theprint.in/health/experimental-drug-shows-success-in-advanced-breast-cancer-patients-better-than-standard-chemo/995701/ Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh
Supplementary reading: Modi, S., et al.; The New England Journal of Medicine (2022) Trastuzumab Deruxtecan in Previously Treated HER2-Low Advanced Breast Cancer https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2203690
आर्मी चीफ ने कहा एक साफ, निष्पक्ष, पारदर्शी और एक मजबूत मूल्यांकन प्रणाली के आधार पर स्क्रीनिंग और चयन यह सुनिश्चित करेगा कि सेना लंबी सेवा अवधि के लिए सर्वश्रेष्ठ को बरकरार रखे और ये कर्मी हमारे संगठन का मूल बनेंगे.
ThePrintPod सुप्रभात के इस अंक में @unnati_sharma_ की रिपोर्ट: ‘SGPC ने स्वर्ण मंदिर के म्यूजियम में क्यों लगवाई पंजाब के पूर्व CM बेअंत सिंह के हत्यारे की तस्वीर'
सुनिए @shivkpandey की आवाज़ में
Modi government introduces a new reform for the armed forces in 'Agnipath' recruitment scheme. In Episode 1020, Shekhar Gupta explains the details of the scheme, its many merits and demerits and how it changes the Indian military?
भाजपा ने मुन्नी रजक का स्वागत किया लेकिन ये कहते हुए RJD पर कटाक्ष किया, कि उसने धोबी समाज के ही एक अधिक जाने-पहचाने चेहरे श्याम रजक की अनदेखी की है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/munni-rajak-how-bihar-washerwoman-became-lalu-yadav-pick-for-vidhan-parishad/340667/
Hundreds of Kashmiri Hindu govt employees have left the Kashmir Valley over the last 10 days in the light of alleged targeted killings by terrorists, and returned to Jammu.
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https://theprint.in/india/wont-quit-govt-jobs-kashmiri-hindus-fleeing-valley-after-killings-say-we-want-safety/994974/
Opening the choice for CDS outside of serving or ex-chiefs can unleash the demons of ambitions and cut-throat competition to impress the political leadership.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/choice-pool-for-cds-shouldnt-have-been-expanded-unless-its-about-finding-a-loyal-follower/995623/
The Modi government’s action might be geopolitically pragmatic, but it will end up unleashing even more toxic competition between Hindu and Muslim religious nationalists.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/indias-blasphemy-battles-hindu-or-muslim-show-reason-has-succumbed-to-faith/992318/
आदित्य की अयोध्या की एकल यात्रा महत्वपूर्ण है क्योंकि यह युवा ठाकरे के लिए अपने पिता उद्धव के साये से बाहर निकलकर, आने वाले समय में अपने लिए जगह बनाने का प्रतीक है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/aarti-on-the-banks-of-saryu-ayodhya-shiv-sena-big-preparations-for-aditya-is-coming/340668/
Bulldozers are a perfect symbol of how the BJP-ruled states view Muslims – as a community to be controlled and managed, not as citizens who need to be negotiated with in accordance with law.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/muslims-in-india-are-semi-citizens-now-political-and-civil-rights-have-been-bulldozed/994854/
पिछले हफ्ते, राहुल मेहरा की याचिका पर दिल्ली हाई कोर्ट ने राष्ट्रीय संहिता का पालन नहीं करने वाले खेल निकायों को वित्तीय सहायता रोकने का आदेश दिया था. वह इस सारी अस्पष्टता के लिए सरकारों को दोषी ठहराते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/personal-fiefdom-why-this-lawyer-is-fighting-a-court-battle-to-hold-sports-bodies-accountable/340149/
An unusual fast radio burst detected outside of our galaxy, 3 billion light years away, shows a pulsating signal along with a persistent and weak emission. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and the further question they pose.
Brought to you by @Kia India
From conducting weddings to paying school tuition, MPs often go beyond the call of duty to satisfy constituents, and receive little help from the government.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/tuition-fee-to-marriages-indian-mps-have-to-go-beyond-duty-but-mplad-fund-just-not-enough/993391/
आवेदनों की संख्या ज्यादा होने और अप्वाइंटमेंट काफी सीमित रहने के कारण शेंगन देशों के लिए वीजा का इंतजार काफी लंबा हो गया है. कई दूतावास कर्मचारियों की कमी का सामना कर रहे हैं, जिसकी वजह से प्रक्रिया में काफी समय लग रहा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/europe-india-visa-greece-foreign-travel/340075/
Windfall gains of Rs 84,400 crore-86,000 crore from higher crude prices could help the government bridge a shortfall that may occur in meeting its fiscal deficit target for 2022-23.
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https://theprint.in/economy/2-options-a-win-win-high-crude-prices-can-spell-windfall-gains-of-rs-80000-cr-for-govt/991846/
Simple questions are always ignored to reproduce two conflicting images of Aurangzeb.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/there-is-a-whole-aurangzeb-industry-taking-shape-lets-fact-check-it-on-four-counts/992356/
Link- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/the-pastime-of-posting-given-as-punishment-to-civil-servants-has-changed-but-stigma-still-remains/339625/
ICYMI Understanding the clout of tiny Qatar as it leads the muslim world’s pushback on Modi Govt/BJP over remarks by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal on Prophet Muhammad, watch this abridged episode of Cut The Clutter episode 654, where Shekhar Gupta explains the geography, demographics, broader politics of the world's richest country.
बेनज़ीर की हत्या, भारत पर 26/11 के हमले, एबटाबाद में अमेरिकी सैनिकों के हमले में लादेन की मौत— जनरल मुशर्रफ़ के राज में हुई इन वारदात ने पाकिस्तान को जबरदस्त नुकसान पहुंचाया लेकिन वे खुद को लोकतांत्रिक मानते रहे.
Dictator Musharraf badly damaged Pakistan: Assassination of Benazir, 26/11 attacks in India and the US Navy SEALs raid that killed Osama in Abbottabad. But he believed he was a democrat. Watch this week's #NationalInterest by ThePrint's Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta. Brought to you by @Kia India
To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/the-great-damagers-why-pakistan-will-debate-which-dictator-harmed-it-more-musharraf-or-zia/992000/
जामिया मस्जिद के शाही इमाम ने कहा कि मस्जिद की तरफ से किसी तरह के विरोध-प्रदर्शन का आह्वान नहीं किया गया था. हम इस विरोध-प्रदर्शन का समर्थन नहीं करते हैं. ----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/protest-outside-jamia-masjid-over-nupur-sharma-and-naveen-jindals-inflammatory-statement/338731/
As India witnesses protests across the country over alleged derogatory remarks by Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal. In episode 1019 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the existing laws related to blasphemy and how the laws came into being during the British era. Also what to learn from Pakistan's failed blasphemy laws & the case of Asia Bibi.
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गूगल की डायवर्सिटी रिपोर्ट 2022 बताती है कि अमेरिका में गूगल के 48.3 प्रतिशत कर्मचारी श्वेत यानी ह्वाइट हैं. कर्मचारियों का दूसरा सबसे बड़ा समूह एशियाई लोगों का है, जिनकी संख्या 43.2 प्रतिशत है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/tech-companies-google-indian-employees-went-to-america-with-their-castes-facebook-microsoft-diversity/338638/
Google doesn't like to talk caste and 48.3% of its employees in the US are White with the second largest group being Asians who constitute 43.2% of the workforce.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/caste-afraid-indians-in-us-tech-companies-are-hogging-diversity-quota-of-blacks-hispanics/990983/
At conference to negotiate UN cybercrime treaty, Indian proposal echoes Section 66A curbs, calls for criminalisation of sharing ‘grossly offensive’ messages, among other things.
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https://theprint.in/tech/7-yrs-after-draconian-sec-66a-was-quashed-india-proposes-identical-steps-at-un-conference/990584/
सरकारी आंकड़ों के मुताबिक सिर्फ खाद्य और घरेलू जरूरतों का सामान ऐसा था जिसमें पिछले वित्तीय वर्ष की तुलना में महामारी के पहले वर्ष 2020-21 में सकारात्मक वृद्धि दर देखी गई.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/fewer-restaurant-visits-new-clothes-more-non-veg-food-covid-affected-indians-spending/338586/
Modern Muslim scholars beginning with Sir Syed Ahmed Khan have responded to criticisms of Prophet Muhammad's life academically. A violent display of hurt sentiments is a sign of intellectual inadequacy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-bending-before-arabs-isnt-good-for-muslims-their-loyalty-will-now-be-more-suspect/990663/
‘नल से जल’ देशभर के ग्रामीण परिवारों को पीने का पानी उपलब्ध कराने की एक योजना है. 13 राज्यों में इस योजना का 95 फीसदी काम अधूरा है और इनमें उत्तर प्रदेश शीर्ष पर है.----more---- https://hindi.theprint.in/india/russias-invasion-of-ukraine-affected-water-from-tap-less-hope-of-completion-of-plan-by-2024/338262/
The news of the Chinese building a military base for the navy on the southwestern coast of Cambodia has left the world worried. In episode 1018 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about Cambodia's changing allegiance as it reaches out to China. Why this is driven by the Cambodia's internal politics and its relationship with Thailand and Vietnam.
AIADMK के वरिष्ठ नेताओं का कहना है कि तमिलनाडु में पार्टी सिर्फ 2024 के लोकसभा चुनावों के मद्देनजर सहयोगी दल के साथ बनी हुई हैं. उधर बीजेपी खुद को 'प्रमुख विपक्षी दल' के रूप में गढ़ती दिख रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/why-aiadmk-is-unlikely-to-break-away-from-bjp-despite-public-discord/338056/
Despite successes in the space and missile programme, India’s hopes of powering fighters with a homemade engine haven’t succeeded.
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https://theprint.in/defence/why-likely-e1-bn-french-deal-is-a-reminder-of-indias-failure-to-build-indigenous-jet-engine/988571/
In most standard textbooks, the story of the Delhi Sultanate is accorded primacy as the ‘main’ narrative while parallel empires in the south and east are categorised as ‘regional’ kingdoms.
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https://theprint.in/india/was-there-a-mughal-bias-in-indian-history-textbooks-yes-but-not-a-muslim-one/987885/
288 सदस्यीय विधानसभा में अपने 106 विधायकों को देखते हुए भाजपा 10 जून को होने वाले राज्यसभा चुनाव में 6 में से 2 सीटें आराम से जीत सकती है, लेकिन उसने तीन उम्मीदवार मैदान में उतारे हैं. एमएलसी चुनाव के लिए भी ऐसा ही दांव चला जा रहा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-bjp-is-using-rajya-sabha-and-maharashtra-mlc-elections-to-expose-rift-in-mva/338020/
As the 12th principal of St Stephen's college, I have no hesitation in saying that its interview-centric admission process is prone to manipulation.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/st-stephens-vs-du-face-off-shows-minority-rights-have-become-management-rights/986529/
जहां पंजाब कांग्रेस में फूट पड़ती दिखाई पड़ रही है, वहीं 10 जून के राज्य सभा चुनाव से पहले हरियाणा और राजस्थान इकाइयों की तीव्र गुटबाजी भी सामने आई है. ----more----
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/3-states-thrice-the-trouble-why-congress-struggles-wont-end-in-punjab-haryana-rajasthan/337485/
The post of the Chief of Defense Staff has been vacant for exactly six months now. It seems the government is now in a mood to start afresh with a new appointment possible in the near future. In episode 1017 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the changing role of the CDS as mentioned in the recent notifications of the government.
अक्षय कुमार की फिल्म का दावा है कि सम्राट पृथ्वीराज भारत के आखिरी हिंदू राजा थे लेकिन वह कृष्णदेवराय, शिवाजी और हेमू को कैसे भूल गए है?
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/prithviraj-chauhan-was-a-great-hindu-ruler-but-was-he-last-king-of-india-historians-gave-the-answer/337594/
We cannot allow the Taliban to lecture India on minority rights or even listen to the US pontificate on human rights.
Read More: https://theprint.in/opinion/why-india-must-say-thanks-but-no-thanks-to-islamic-states/988092/
While Congress appears to be imploding in Punjab, intense factionalism has surfaced in the Haryana and Rajasthan units in the run-up to the 10 June Rajya Sabha polls.
Read More: https://theprint.in/politics/3-states-thrice-the-trouble-why-congress-struggles-wont-end-in-punjab-haryana-rajasthan/987271/
राज्यों और केंद्र शासित प्रदेशों की तरफ से पिछले महीने लर्निंग गैप का पता लगाने और उसे दूर करने की अपनी योजनाओं को साझा किए जाने के बाद शिक्षा मंत्रालय ने बजट निर्धारित करना शुरू कर दिया है.
The processing power, provided by the use of semiconductors, is required for battery management software that manages the cells in EVs to optimise the workings.
Read more: https://theprint.in/opinion/dashboard/you-thought-youll-buy-an-ev-to-beat-the-chip-shortage-delaying-car-deliveries-tough-luck/987266/
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains how BJP fell off the two tightropes it walked- correct history & bond with Islamic nations and why any change in the party will now be strategic & not fundamental. The author & columnist also explains how not all BJP spokespeople are as skilled tightrope walkers as its senior leader & two of its spokespeople - Nupur Sharma & Naveen Kumar Jindal recently fell off the tightrope, allowing their contempt for Islam to go on display.
Boris Johnson recently managed to survive a vote of confidence which the Conservative party conducted within its own ranks. In episode 1016 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the thriving intra-party democracy in the British parliament and why the absence of such votes from the Indian parties are a bad sign.
In this edition of Global Print, ThePrint’s senior consulting editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why the Arab world is so angry with India over the insulting comments on the Holy Prophet
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/modi-moved-heavens-to-mend-ties-with-arab-world-but-nupur-sharma-tejasvi-surya-hurting-it/986533/
Watch ThePrintDebates here: https://youtu.be/-9MzGuHEytM
पैगंबर मोहम्मद साहब के खिलाफ विवादास्पद बयान दिए जाने के मामले में भाजपा की राष्ट्रीय प्रवक्ता नूपुर शर्मा को सस्पेंड कर दिया गया है और दिल्ली मीडिया सेल के प्रमुख नवीन कुमार जिंदल को पार्टी से निष्कासित कर दिया गया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/slums-maharashtra-builders-uddhav-thackeray-mumbai/336467/
India’s U-turn on wheat exports is a result of incorrect estimates derived from an archaic crop forecasting system devised 4 centuries ago by emperor Akbar’s finance minister.
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https://theprint.in/india/from-tomatoes-to-wheat-indian-crop-forecasting-is-in-the-grip-of-a-raja-todar-mal-problem/985907/
In this episode of ThePrint #SecurityCode, Praveen Swami explains how the fires of Jihad were lit in Xinjiang a century ago by Lucknow-educated Chinese cleric and how Chinese Muslim Han Weilang's detour to Kolkata in the 1920s went on to provide the grounds for a global jihadist movement.
पिछले एक महीने में मामले सात गुना से ज्यादा बढ़े हैं. स्वास्थ्य मंत्री टोपे का कहना है कि ओमीक्रॉन सब-वैरिएंट इसमें बड़ी भूमिका निभा रहे हैं. उन्होंने लोगों से कहा कि भले ही अनिवार्य नहीं रहा लेकिन मास्क अवश्य पहनें.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/health/booster-dose-mumbai-covid-bmc-vaccination-coronavirus-covid-19-maharashtra/336927/
If sentiments of Indian Muslims mattered, the likes of Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal would be sacked as and when they make a hateful comment, not after global condemnation.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/a-few-islamic-nations-forced-modi-govt-to-do-what-200-million-indian-muslims-couldnt/986308/
The restoration of statehood to J&K at an ‘appropriate time’ has been promised by the BJP in Parliament. That must be the first step before dialogue starts.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/only-dialogue-not-army-can-stop-targeting-of-kashmiri-pandits-but-make-jk-a-state-first/985332/
In this episode of ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect, DK Singh explains the ramifications of the controversy triggered following comments by its former spokespersons Nupur Sharma & Naveen Kumar Jindal. We also break down how BJP has been struggling to maintain its supremacy from Odisha to Karnataka after 2019 and why it is essential for the party to course-correct before 2024 polls.
ओडिशा से लेकर कर्नाटक तक भाजपा 2019 के बाद से ही अपना वर्चस्व कायम रखने के लिए संघर्ष कर रही है और इसके सहयोगी इसके विस्तारवादी मंसूबों के प्रति लगातार सावधान होते जा रहे हैं.
The recent protest by several members of the Gulf Cooperation Council over inappropriate remarks made by BJP spokespersons has sent the South Block into damage control mode. In episode 1015 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the strategic importance of GCC countries and their relationship with India.
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Easy to mock Rahul Gandhi at Cambridge, but he's right in remaking Congress as party of protest not power.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/i-saw-in-rahul-gandhis-cambridge-talk-as-a-1915-congress-moment-shruti-kapila/983637/
महाराष्ट्र का झुग्गी पुनर्विकास प्राधिकरण (एसआरए) सालों से अटकी योजनाओं को पूरा करने के लिए टेंडर के जरिए चुने गए सूचीबद्ध डेवलपर्स की एक सूची तैयार करेगा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/slums-maharashtra-builders-uddhav-thackeray-mumbai/336467/
Poor infrastructure, insufficient funds at state-run gaushala & problem of strays compounding Farrukhabad’s cattle woes, where a plot of land has become a dumping yard for cow carcasses.
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https://theprint.in/india/dead-cows-dumped-near-lucknow-raise-questions-about-yogi-govts-cattle-protection-push/980946/
पहले बनी योजना के अनुसार एक बार में 114 लड़ाकू विमानों की खरीद बजाय, भारत सरकार भारतीय वायुसेना के लिए 54 विमानों के प्रारंभिक क्रय आदेश पर विचार कर रही है. उधर, नौसेना 26 लड़ाकू विमान खरीदने पर विचार कर रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/rafale-fighters-multi-role-fighter-aircraft-indian-navy-indian-air-force-boeing-french-dassault-mega-fighter-iaf/336393/
Nadal’s journey, above all, for two long decades, has been the greatest display of human resilience ever witnessed in sport.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/17-years-ago-i-fell-in-love-with-the-phoenix-of-tennis-rafael-nadal-is-more-than-a-player/985028/
मोदी सरकार की कश्मीर नीति राज्य का स्टेटस बदलने और इस बात का निर्धारण करने में सफल रही है कि किस पर बात होगी और किस पर नहीं लेकिन इससे आतंकवाद का खात्मा हो जाएगा यह खयाली पुलाव है.
In this episode of ThePrint #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta explains how Modi govt's Kashmir policy has been a success in changing status of state & redefining what remains negotiable. To expect it was going to end terror & alienation was wishful thinking.
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To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/lets-discuss-is-modi-govts-kashmir-policy-a-success-failure-or-same-old-muddling-along/982693/
रांची हाईकोर्ट में दर्ज दो साल पुरानी एक जनहित याचिका को आधार बना कर झारखंड के मुख्यमंत्री हेमंत सोरेन ने BJP की रघुवर सरकार के पांच मंत्रियों के संपत्ति की जांच के आदेश एंटी करप्शऩ ब्यूरो को दिए हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-leaders-2-years-old-pil-why-jharkhand-cm-soren-is-now-investigating-disproportionate-assets-case/334612/
In episode 1014 #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta gives a detailed analysis of US state department's report on religious freedom in India and how US politics, Christian and Muslim lobbies influence it. In today's edition, we also look at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comments on the Gyanvapi mosque and its different interpretations.
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लाल सिंह चड्ढा व्यक्ति फॉरेस्ट गम्प की कहानी को बेशक दोहरा लेगा लेकिन साथ में राष्ट्र और समाज की जो यात्रा चलती है उसे दिखा पाना आसान नहीं होगा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/laal-singh-chaddha-will-prove-to-be-a-weak-remake-of-hollywood-movie-forrest-gump/334764/
दो साल के कोविड प्रतिबंधों के बाद उत्तराखंड सरकार ने इस साल चार धाम यात्रा को एक बार फिर से बड़े स्तर पर शुरू किया है. अब तक मरने वाले तीर्थयात्रियों में से 75 लोग 60 साल से ज्यादा की उम्र के थे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/alarm-in-uttarakhand-govt-as-125-pilgrims-die-in-1st-month-of-char-dham-7-times-average-toll/335010/
Ford says it continues to remain engaged with employees and union representatives on all outstanding matters including compensation.
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https://theprint.in/india/facing-shutdown-ford-chennai-plant-employees-hold-cars-hostage-stage-sit-in-for-severance/981194/
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why India's liberals must support a Uniform Civil Code & uphold secular principles and why the secularists may oppose it only because the BJP wants it.
When Pakistan goes bankrupt in a few months, China could be looking for an alternative route to ports in the Indian Ocean. Can Delhi alter the South Asian geopolitics?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/soon-pakistan-will-be-next-sri-lanka-what-it-means-for-india-as-chinas-debt-trap-grows/981544/
Forrest Gump was not just a story of an individual's triumph against all odds. It showed the nation a mirror.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-itll-be-difficult-for-laal-singh-chaddha-to-be-a-true-remake-of-forrest-gump/980799/
Sidhu Moose Wala's murder has cast grim light on the growing reach of transnational criminal groups, whose toxic tide is washing over the youth of Punjab.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/khalistan-on-the-pacific-how-the-gangs-of-punjab-were-born-in-canada/980176/
Targeted killings in the Kashmir valley have become a cause of concern lately. In episode 1013 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the recent reports of targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits & other minorities and what they indicate about the changing nature of terrorism in the Valley.
दिल्ली सरकार ने पिछले साल सीओए के आंबेडकर विश्वविद्यालय के साथ विलय की घोषणा की थी. दिल्ली सरकार द्वारा वित्तपोषित ये कॉलेज 1942 से ही दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय से संबद्ध है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/delhi-college-of-art-affiliation-tug-of-war-between-du-and-ambedkar-university/334477/
From Pulwama to Uri, the Modi-Shah team claim India’s defence policy is exemplar. But a formal defence policy does not exist.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/shahs-right-india-lacks-formal-defence-policy-past-govts-were-busy-avoiding-liability/979484/
Kashmir IG Vijay Kumar says police retaliating with full force through more encounters & swift arrests. In May alone, 27 terrorists 'killed in encounters and 22 arrested'.
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https://theprint.in/india/behind-kashmir-civilian-killings-local-men-made-terrorists-online-less-than-10-15-days-earlier/979257/
फरवरी 2021 में उत्तराखंड के चमोली में बाढ़ ने 80 लोगों की जान ले ली थी. इस पर एक साल बाद आई एनडीएमए की रिपोर्ट कहती है कि हिमालयी क्षेत्र में कई जलविद्युत परियोजनाएं ‘पर्यावरण के लिहाज से नाजुक’ इलाकों में स्थापित की गई हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/investigation-report-related-to-chamoli-disaster-ndma-said-cannot-depend-on-hydropower-for-a-long-time/333954/
In some ways, Sri Lanka’s history is a laboratory where we can observe trends — from medieval state formation to modern religious and ethnic nationalism.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/sri-lanka-wasnt-indias-backwater-just-look-at-its-violent-religious-medieval-history/979446/
बीएमसी ने अपने कर्मचारियों को 'युद्ध स्तर पर' परीक्षण बढ़ाने और 12-18 आयु वर्ग के वैक्सीनेशन के साथ-साथ बूस्टर डोज के लिए और अधिक मेहनत करने का निर्देश दिया है.
फरवरी 2021 में उत्तराखंड के चमोली में बाढ़ ने 80 लोगों की जान ले ली थी. इस पर एक साल बाद आई एनडीएमए की रिपोर्ट कहती है कि हिमालयी क्षेत्र में कई जलविद्युत परियोजनाएं ‘पर्यावरण के लिहाज से नाजुक’ इलाकों में स्थापित की गई हैं.
VHP central working president Alok Kumar says he believed there was a Shivling inside Gyanvapi mosque, but added that he will wait for a decision from the court.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/if-shivling-is-actually-there-it-changes-everything-vhp-on-kashi-gyanvapi-mosque-row/978349/
केके भारतीय संगीत का एक ऐसा चेहरा हैं जो दूर होकर भी कहीं न कहीं हम सबमें मौजूद हैं. उनके गीतों ने एक पूरी पीढ़ी को प्रभावित किया है.
Failure to sign a deal with the Pacific is a setback for China’s deep-sea ambitions, but that won’t stop them from finding new opportunities.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/the-chinese-are-digging-but-its-no-jurassic-park-the-pacific-hides-other-treasures/977991/
सुप्रीम कोर्ट की ई-कमेटी ने यह जरूरत ऐसे समय पर महसूस की है जब छह हाई कोर्टों की तरफ से अपने खुद के यूट्यूब चैनल लॉन्च किए जा चुके हैं. हालांकि, अदालती कार्यवाही की लाइवस्ट्रीमिंग करना या न करना अदालतों की इच्छा पर निर्भर करेगा.
Pakistan is struggling to contain a growing insurgency on its western borders with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. In episode 1012 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about how Pakistan's negotiation with the TTP so far has not yielded any results and may not do so in the near future.
Quad’s provision to curb illegal fishing is likely to remain unimplementable. But platforms established for the flow of information could certainly serve strategic functions.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/quad-wants-to-stop-illegal-fishing-in-indo-pacific-but-the-net-is-actually-for-one-shark/977305/
In 2014, Manmohan Singh quietly handed over files containing the unsigned minutes of his secret envoy’s talks with Pakistan to Narendra Modi. But we are at an impasse again
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/prison-doors-have-shut-on-yasin-malik-decades-old-peace-bid-whats-delhis-new-road-map/974710/
The police suspect ‘inter-gang rivalry’ as the motive for Moose Wala’s murder, but some of the singer’s grieving fans think he is a hero whose killing should be ‘avenged’.
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https://theprint.in/india/inspiration-immortal-fans-throng-moose-wala-home-with-talk-of-revenge-a-grim-premonition/977007/
पुलिस मूसेवाला की हत्या के पीछे ‘गैंगों के बीच आपसी दुश्मनी’ का संदेह जता रही है, लेकिन गायक के कुछ शोकाकुल प्रशंसकों को लगता है कि वह एक हीरो था जिसकी हत्या का ‘बदला’ लिया जाना चाहिए.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/a-crowd-of-fans-gathered-at-moussewalas-house-the-foreshadowing-of-death-and-revenge-for-the-murder/333234/
Killed by the steady rise of TV and internet, features have once again found their place in the modern Indian imagination, and ironically, we have digital journalism to thank.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/features-are-fascinating-to-read-its-a-logical-expansion-for-theprint-too/976657/
अप्रैल 2022, जब इस जाने-माने कॉलेज ने सत्र 2022-23 के लिए अपना प्रॉस्पेक्टस जारी किया था, तभी से डीयू और सेंट स्टीफंस प्रवेश प्रक्रिया को लेकर एक दूसरे के आमने-सामने हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/nominations-may-be-rejected-du-warning-to-st-stephens-for-not-considering-cuet-as-the-only-criterion/333216/
Edible oil prices have been rising steadily due to the recent geopolitical turmoil in Ukraine. India which imports almost two-thirds of all its edible oils is struggling to keep prices in check. In episode 1011 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about what India can do to combat this sudden price rise and why edible oils can dent India's hopes of being food secure.
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UPSC की परीक्षा में 685 उम्मीदवार पास हुए हैं. इनमें 244 जेनरल, 73 ईडब्ल्यूएस, 203 ओबीसी, 105 एससी और 60 एसटी वर्ग के उम्मीदवार शामिल हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/education/girls-won-again-in-upsc-all-three-girls-in-top-3/332796/
29 मई को देवबंद में मुस्लिम संगठनों की एक बैठक के दौरान जमीयत उलमा-ए-हिंद ने विभाजनकारी राजनीति करने के लिए सत्तारूढ़ भाजपा पर हमला किया और उसे भारत के संविधान की याद दिलाई.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/muslim-organisations-say-dont-tolerate-interference-in-islam-pass-resolution-against-ucc/332636/
It's ironic that the State should storm into action, arm itself with bulldozers, and bring down people's homes but do not even inspect buildings that could be a fire hazard.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/its-time-to-survey-not-mosques-but-fire-trap-buildings-delhis-mundka-tragedy-shows/975720/
‘India is the only game in town’ said one expert alluding to India lending Sri Lanka a helping hand, Colombo's strained ties with Beijing and the prevailing economic crisis.
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https://theprint.in/world/sri-lanka-walks-a-tightrope-chinese-credit-card-on-one-side-indian-friendship-on-other/975618/
A massive delegation from India went to London to preach democracy and unity among opposition parties. But Congress chose to promote Rahul Gandhi instead.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/is-indias-opposition-united-conduct-of-congress-in-london-points-in-another-direction/975653/
In this episode of ThePrint #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta explains why it’s obscene to tell Ukraine to give in, how war-upended global balance of power brings openings for India and why the Russia-Ukraine war opens up economic, strategic & military possibilities unimaginable till recently.
विश्व व्यवस्था बदल रही है और हर देश भारत को खुश करने में जुटा है जिसके कारण अब तक तो भारत के लिए अकल्पनीय आर्थिक, रणनीतिक और सैन्य संभावनाएं उभरती रही हैं, अब भारत के ऊपर है कि वह इनका कैसे लाभ उठाता है.
दिप्रिंट ने पचास साल पहले बलात्कार की शिकार और आज भी न्याय का इंतजार कर रही मथुरा के बारे में पता लगाया. हालांकि, उसके मामले ने कानूनी सुधार की राह जरूर खोली थी.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and External Affairs minister S Jaishankar agree on China's troop presence on the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh Watch #GlobalPrint
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/in-rahul-gandhi-jaishankar-clash-on-diplomats-why-indias-national-interest-is-the-loser/968683/
भारत ने टैंकों के साथ अपनी आखिरी बड़ी लड़ाई भले ही 1965 में लड़ी थी लेकिन अब भी ऑपरेशनल योजनाओं में बख्तरबंद वाहन एक महत्वपूर्ण स्थान रखते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/tanks-are-fighting-for-their-existence-in-ukraine-is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-them/331026/
For Europeans, shivalingam wasn’t just unique—it was an obscene, morally outrageous superstition. Such misrepresentation stems from the cult of phallic worship.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/western-reading-of-shivalingam-as-phallic-symbol-is-incorrect-for-hindus-shiva-is-formless/971907/
There are many ways to design incentives in the public education space in India that can change classroom culture and the learning outcomes of children.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-india-can-make-overworked-teachers-adapt-to-newer-policies-to-fix-learning-loss-in-kids/972625/
गीतांजलि श्री ने कहा कि बुकर पुरस्कार मिलने के बाद ये उपन्यास कई और लोगों तक जाएगा जो कि अन्यथा नहीं पहुंच पाता.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/on-receiving-the-booker-prize-for-tomb-of-sand-geetanjali-shri-said-never-dreamed-of-booker/331215/
Registrar of Companies has lodged 39 FIRs in Mumbai alone against companies with foreign directors or shareholders. Officials are tight-lipped but complaints show common patterns.
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https://theprint.in/india/fake-address-intent-to-defraud-why-india-is-cracking-down-on-firms-with-chinese-directors/968837/
For decades scientists have been trying to get a precise measurement of how fast the universe is expanding. Watch this episode of PureScience to learn how scientists used 30 years of Hubble Space Telescope to arrive at a more precise estimate of the Hubble constant. Brought to you by @Kia India
गिरफ्तार दो आरोपियों में से एक रवि पर कुछ साल पहले मृतक महिला ने रेप करने का आरोप लगाया था. इस मामले में वह अभी 6-8 महीने पहले ही जमानत पर रिहा हुआ है. परिवार का आरोप है कि हत्या से पहले उसके साथ बलात्कार किया गया था.
As Russia, Recession and Rates dominate the Davos World Economic Forum 2022, in Episode 1010 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses three questions around Russia, Ukraine war and Putin's future. Where does Russia stand, Where will Russia be after the war and What is the future of Putin?
पूर्व केंद्रीय मंत्री, जिन्होंने चिंतन शिविर में हिस्सा नहीं लिया था, 16 मई को कांग्रेस को भी अलविदा कह दिया. जी-23 नेताओं में से एक कपिल सिब्बल 2020 से कांग्रेस नेतृत्व के खिलाफ आवाज़ उठाते रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/skipped-chintan-shivir-then-quit-story-behind-kapil-sibal-exit-from-congress/330663/
The US could have used its coercive resources to compel Pakistan to shut down the Taliban’s transborder sanctuaries. It chose not to—costing its victory.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/us-blames-failure-to-shut-pakistan-border-for-afghan-defeat-india-please-take-note/970043/
Farmers in Sri Lanka's Hambantota struggle to keep crops alive without effective fertilisers, with rampaging elephants — displaced due to ill-conceived infra projects — posing another threat.
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https://theprint.in/world/how-organic-diktat-chinese-infra-brought-farmers-to-their-knees-on-rajapaksa-turf-hambantota/971038/
Graphyne is a transparent, flexible and electrically conducting material that so far only existed in theory. Watch this episode of PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more about Graphyne Brought to you by @Kia India
If Quad countries don’t bring ‘norms’ and ‘openness’ on the ground, then the grouping will remain nothing but a geometric equation in the sand.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/with-russia-china-bombers-quad-has-to-be-all-for-one-and-one-for-all-nothing-less-will-do/970566/
19 मई को सुप्रीम कोर्ट की तरफ से अंतरिम जमानत दिए जाने के बाद आजम खान की जेल से उनकी रिहाई का रास्ता खुला, जहां वह पिछले 27 महीनों से बंद थे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/land-grabbing-to-theft-of-ancient-persian-books-cases-pending-against-sp-leader-azam-khan/330698/
In this edition of #ThePrintDebates, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to former Indian ambassador to Japan Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa and the Director of India Projecta the Brookings Institution in Washington DC, Tanvi Madan, on the recently concluded Quad summit in Tokyo, on the importance of the Quad, why India continues to differ on Russia and why all Quad nations have one rising power in mind : China. Watch #ThePrintDebates
From upholding women’s rights to ensuring safety & internal harmony, the Taliban have backtracked on every promise they made, and the outcome can’t be great.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/nothing-has-changed-about-taliban-from-terror-to-sharia-islamic-world-should-pressure-them/970513/
यासीन मलिक को जम्मू कश्मीर में आतंकवादी गतिविधियों को फैलाने के लिए टेरर फंडिग का दोषी पाया गया है. उसने अपने आरोपों को स्वीकार कर लिया था.
This year's Davos summit is the most geopolitical as various parties grow concerned with the division of the world into two blocs, each led by a 'big' power. In Episode 1009 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta highlights the key takeaways from Davos and charts the way forward for various geopolitical players including India.
सिब्बल ने नामांकन भरने के बाद कहा, 'अब मैं कांग्रेस का नेता नहीं हूं. मैंने स्वतंत्र उम्मीदवार के तौर पर नामांकन भरा है. मैं हमेशा से देश में एक स्वतंत्र आवाज बनना चाहता रहा हूं.'
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/kapil-sibal-resigns-from-congress-files-rajya-sabha-nomination-with-samajwadi-party-support/330164/
हर देश के इतिहास में अच्छी और बुरी घटनाएं होती हैं. राष्ट्र निर्माण के लिए जरूरी है कि अच्छी यादों को ताजा रखा जाए, वहीं, बुरी और कड़वी यादों को भूलने की कोशिश की जाए. ज्ञानवापी मस्जिद के इतिहास में क्या हुआ, ये अब विवादों में है, लेकिन ऐसी घटनाओं को कुरेदने से राष्ट्रीय एकता कमजोर होगी. दुनिया के कई देश अपनी कड़वे अतीत को भूलकर आगे बढ़ चुके हैं. भारत के लोगों को भी ऐसा ही करना चाहिए
Study by Ashoka University’s Centre for Analysis of Network Data & Insight Derivation looks at pro-Russia & pro-Ukraine tweets between February, when the war began, and May.
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https://theprint.in/world/coordinated-campaign-india-1-source-for-pro-russia-tweets-amid-ukraine-war-says-ashoka-study/969479/
भाजपा आलाकमान द्वारा किसी को मुख्यमंत्री बनाने या उस पद से हटाने के फैसले को लेकर किसी तुकबंदी और कारण की तलाश न करें. क्योंकि ऐसा कोई कारण होता ही नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/when-the-bjp-high-command-talks-about-making-chief-minister-or-removing-him-from-the-post-do-not-look-for-rhyme-and-reason/329833/
Orphan leopards can seldom be released in the wild, but there is no space for them in zoos and rescue centres.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/orphaned-and-exposed-why-these-indian-leopard-cubs-cant-return-to-the-wild/969357/
As BJP removed yet another chief minister in Biplab Kumar Deb of Tripura ahead of elections in 2023, ThePrint's Political Editor D K Singh analyses the absence of any uniform criteria in the removal of half-a-dozen BJP chief ministers since 2016.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/would-you-catch-a-fallen-star-song-for-fallen-bjp-cms-from-deb-to-rawats-to-yediyurappa/968629/
Biologists have discovered that birds of the parrot family, such as parakeets, macaws, cockatoos, budgies, and lovebirds, use their beaks as a third limb when climbing. The findings show that the birds have co-opted their entire feeding apparatus to give it physiological strength to facilitate tripedalism, in a completely novel and unique finding. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings.
PM Shehbaz Sharif said that a life of debt is no life. But a look at the history of Pakistan’s loans suggests his predecessors perhaps lacked economic wisdom.
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https://theprint.in/go-to-pakistan/how-pakistan-economy-was-in-fast-lane-for-30-yrs-but-its-engine-kept-overheating-with-debt/969026/
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why Gyanvapi is like Babri for BJP, it will swing elections but take India back to a dark past and why secular Indians are mistaken to think that the Places of Worship Act will prevent masjid-mandir controversies from proliferating.
बदलते मौसम, बढ़ी धूप, बारिश न होने के कारण कृषि वैज्ञानिकों का कहना है कि आम के उत्पादन में 25 से 30 फीसदी की कमी आएगी. किसान बोले- पहले लग रहा था कि फसल कम होगी लेकिन फायदा होगा, अब लग रहा है ये नुकसान और बड़ा होगा.
Central European Institute of Asian Studies has released a report on 'Chinese views of the world at the time of the Russia-Ukraine war'. In Episode 1008 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta reads into this report giving out interesting numbers on liking towards Russia, Pakistan and particular disliking towards India, US. Do Chinese still like Russians after the Ukraine war?
इस चिंता के मद्देनज़र कि आने वाले सालों में पंजाब में पानी एक राजनीतिक मुद्दा बन सकता है, AAP सरकार धान की खेती के लिए चावल के सीधे बीजारोपण को व्यापक रूप से अपनाने पर ज़ोर दे रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/this-paddy-cultivation-technique-is-punjab-govts-answer-to-save-water-avoid-crisis/329498/
The question is, when is PM Modi going to tell the Hindutva brigade that attacking India's rich history isn’t what sets his soul on fire?----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/dear-pm-modi-only-you-can-stop-hindutva-brigade-that-attacks-islamic-history-for-attention/968345/
भारत में टेलीविजन और अखबार अभी भी लोगों की पहली पसंद बने हुए हैं लेकिन बीते 15 सालों से इसे पढ़ने और देखने वालों लोगों की संख्या में कमी देखने को मिली है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/newspaper-reading-and-tv-watching-population-decreased-significantly-in-india-mass-media-divide-deepened-in-rural-areas/328977/
Majrooh mostly worked with R.D. Burman, Laxmikant-Pyarelal and O.P. Nayyar. With over 250 films, the 'wounded soul' became a celebrated colossus.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/majrooh-sultanpuri-unani-doctor-who-raj-kapoor-paid-4-times-to-compose-songs-for-his-films/967607/
In 109 of 165 thermal power plants that are currently operational, the actual coal stock is less than 25 per cent of normative stock that they are mandated to keep.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets leaders of the four-nation Indo-Pacific quadrilateral alliance - the Quad, Praveen Swami breaks down the challenges for Indian Navy and why it must take cue from Maratha Admiral Kanhoji Angre who sank English ships, in ThePrint #Security Code
As Ukraine War brings out many Military lessons for the world, Shekhar Gupta analyses the changing role of main battle tanks, how are soviet tanks structured and why have they failed in the modern war. In Episode 1007 of Cut The Clutter, we also tell you why Pakistani Patton tanks moved from petrol to diesel fuel.
कृष्ण जन्मभूमि एक कड़वी क़ानूनी लड़ाई के केंद्र में है. एक अदालत ने एक याचिका पर सुनवाई शुरू कर दी है जिसमें मांग की गई है, कि शाही ईदगाह मस्जिद को जो एक मंदिर के पास है सील कर दिया जाए.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/krishna-janmabhoomi-dispute-shahi-idgah-mughals-mathura-temple/328930/
While the government is working on a mechanism to identify fake school boards, ThePrint conducted an independent investigation to find out what how these bodies operate.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/fake-icse-to-cbhe-over-100-unrecognised-school-boards-are-taking-indian-students-for-a-ride/964363/
No one is arguing against the growing evidence for Li Keqiang’s increased media mentions. But there is no evidence that Li has CCP’s support to challenge Xi.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/xi-missing-from-front-pages-of-ccps-peoples-daily-experts-reading-between-the-lines/966754/
Preventive Detention has stayed its course because India didn’t invest much in the investigative competence of the police, or legal acumen of the prosecutors.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-has-debated-sedition-at-length-but-it-wont-go-without-the-overhaul-of-justice-system/966583/
सबसे लंबे समय तक चलने वाली गैर-कांग्रेस सरकार की सफलताओं को उजागर करने में भाजपा कोई कोर कसर नहीं छोड़ेगी लेकिन सरकारी जश्न थोड़े हल्के रहेंगे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-plans-for-narendra-modi-govt-8th-anniversary/328941/
मंकीपॉक्स वायरस जानवरों के ड्रॉपलेट्स या किसी संक्रमित व्यक्ति के संपर्क में आने से फैलता है.
यह तो निर्विवाद तथ्य है कि मंदिर तोड़े गए और मस्जिदें बनाई गईं, अब उस इतिहास को बदला नहीं जा सकता लेकिन सौहार्द पर विचार करने से पहले हम अतीत की गलतियों से इनकार नहीं कर सकते.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/mandir-or-masjid-new-surveys-not-needed-just-acceptance-of-truth-move-towards-reconciliation/328078/
In this episode of ThePrint #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta explains why an acceptance of truth is needed to move towards reconciliation over Mandir-Masjid debate & not new surveys, and what we learn from Delhi’s Red Fort. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/mandir-or-masjid-new-surveys-not-needed-just-acceptance-of-truth-move-towards-reconciliation/964732/
महाराष्ट्र के राजनीतिक परिदृश्य में स्याही, अंडे और चप्पल आदि फेंके जाने जैसी घटनाएं अनसुनी तो नहीं हैं. लेकिन वे ज्यादातर शिवसेना से जुड़ी रही हैं.
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मंदिर और मस्जिद एक-दूसरे से सटे मगर प्रवेश द्वार और बाहर निकलने के रास्ते अलग. उनका इतिहास भी उतना ही पेचीदा, जितना ‘पवित्र नगरी’ वाराणसी का.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/aibak-akbar-aurangzeb-gyanvapi-controversy-and-why-a-mosque-is-named-in-sanskrit/327549/
There exists a disconnect between Kashmiri Pandits and the govt. Call it incompetency or ignorance, but in Kashmir, the grim realities don’t reach the top.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govts-rehabilitation-of-kashmiri-pandits-fell-flat-theyre-strangers-in-their-own-land/962668/
Every year on 18 May, Tamil families gather in Mullivaikkal, where thousands of Tamil civilians were trapped & killed in 2009, during last leg of offensive by Sri Lankan military against LTTE.
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https://theprint.in/world/in-besieged-lanka-war-hit-tamils-miss-something-more-precious-than-petrol-kids-spouses/962420/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, senior advocate in the Madras High Court and the Supreme Court and mediator in the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute, Sriram Panchu, explains why the status of the Gyanvapi masjid in Varanasi or any other place of worship in the country cannot be changed since the Places of Worship Act, 1991, and that all petitions in any court, including the Supreme Court, should be thrown out----more----
While a lot has been talked about commodities that have become expensive, not much is being talked about commodities that are selling cheaper than last year.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-food-prices-play-out-in-india-this-year-will-depend-on-global-inflation-and-local-rains/963482/
इतिहास को करेक्ट करने की 'कट ऑफ लाइन' क्या होगी? हिंदुत्व की विचारधारा चाहती है कि इतिहास को ठीक करने का काम पांच-छह सौ साल पहले तक ही हो और उससे पहले जो हुआ, उसे भूल जाना चाहिए.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/what-to-remember-and-what-to-forget-lessons-from-babri-and-gyanvapi-masjid-varanasi/327443/
With Sunil Jakhar being the latest entry in the long list of prominent Congress leaderd who have joined the BJP, the party has a brain drain problem. In Episode 1006 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the history of such defections and investigates why the Gandhis of today can't keep the party together.
With Sunil Jakhar being the latest entry in the long list of prominent Congress leaderd who have joined the BJP, the party has a brain drain problem. In Episode 1006 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the history of such defections and investigates why the Gandhis of today can't keep the party together.
In this episode of ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi argues why a million 'Chintan Shivirs' won't help Congress to reinvent & defeat the BJP , until Rahul Gandhi is around. And how a lot of what was decided at the recently held 'Chintan Shivir' in Udaipur seemed straight out of Prashant Kishor's playbook.
Sweden and Finland have applied for the NATO membership but member states Turkey and Croatia have other plans. Both countries have different demands which make a united NATO seem distant in the face of crisis in Europe. In Episode 1005 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about different arguments from Turkey and Croatia for not supporting the entry of Sweden & Finland.
In this episode of ThePrint Security Code, Praveen Swami argues why we must shift the spotlight from Gyanvapi to 2006 IM bombings, even if for a moment. And, while India has been debating the centuries-old contention over Gyanvapi mosque, there's a curious amnesia about a more recent carnage in the city.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/forget-gyanvapi-for-a-moment-varanasi-needs-justice-for-a-recent-carnage-2006-im-bombings/960425/
यासीन मलिक ने पिछले मंगलवार को कोर्ट से कहा था कि वह खुद पर लगे आरोपों के खिलाफ पैरवी नहीं करेंगे और ‘आगे जो होगा उसका सामना करने को तैयार’ हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/kashmir-separatist-yasin-malik-convicted-in-2017-terror-funding-case-days-after-pleading-guilty/327031/
News channels use repetition to hammer home a point. And so the constant telecast of the ‘shivling’ and the inside of the mosque make viewers believe this is ‘Gyanvapi ka sach’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/mil-gaye-baba-in-gyanvapi-case-news-tv-shows-which-side-its-on-and-its-not-news/961747/
Moong cultivation in Punjab has nearly doubled from last season, mostly due to early wheat harvest. CM Mann’s promise to procure yield at MSP is a boost, but 'a bit late' for some farmers.
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https://theprint.in/india/good-money-but-a-big-risk-why-punjab-farmers-are-taking-a-gamble-on-moong-this-season/961062/
पंजाब में मूंग की खेती पिछले सीजन की तुलना में लगभग दोगुनी हो गई है, खासकर गेहूं की फसल की शुरुआती कटाई के कारण. मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत मान ने एमएसपी पर उपज खरीदने का वादा किया है, लेकिन इसके ऐलान में थोड़ी देर हो चुकी है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/good-money-but-a-big-risk-why-punjab-farmers-are-taking-a-gamble-on-moong-this-season/326893/
In the medieval period, meat was being eaten by most, irrespective of religion. And yet religious leaders were criticising others for doing so.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/food-fights-not-new-to-india-medieval-texts-show-mud-slinging-jains-buddhists-hindus/962026/
The Gyanvapi Mosque survey has once again stoked the debate around historical wrongs and whether they should be corrected. In Episode 1004 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the historical and legal implications of the issue and how the Supreme Court's interpretation of the Places of Worship Act of 1991 can provide a solution.
केंद्रीय पशुपालन मंत्रालय के तहत 2019 में गठित राष्ट्रीय कामधेनु आयोग को मवेशियों से संबंधित योजनाओं पर अमल के लिए दिशानिर्देश देने का जिम्मा सौंपा गया था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/cow-welfare-commission-modi-government-showpiece-not-working-for-a-year-empty-without-a-head/325747/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Lumbini in the Terai in Nepal earlier this week and why India is ready to take on China in Nepal, after it has reclaimed its sphere of influence in Sri Lanka. Watch #GlobalPrint
Scientists in Ivory Coast, Africa, have identified the basic sounds that go into chimpanzee speech, and have made observations that point to ordered, recombined, and hierarchical usage of sounds to make phrases with meaning. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the science behind the new findings and how chimps combine unit sounds to produce new meanings.
China's People's Liberation Army aims for multiple routes to counter any possible operations by the Indian forces on the southern banks of the Pangong Tso in the future.
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https://theprint.in/defence/china-building-bigger-broader-2nd-bridge-at-pangong-tso-that-can-carry-armoured-columns/958231/
Many wanted Congress to focus on secularism, diversity and pluralism. But party has realised that the Shudra/OBC/Dalit/Adivasi aren't interested in these abstract ideas.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/for-long-congress-wavered-on-social-justice-now-its-waking-up-to-bjps-obc-politics/960447/
हार्दिक पटेल ने कहा कि कांग्रेस पार्टी और पार्टी का नेतृत्व जनता के समक्ष एक बेसिक रोडमैप तक प्रस्तुत नहीं कर पाया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/gujarat-leader-hardik-patel-quits-congress/326325/
The closer Elon Musk gets to gaining control of Twitter, the more difficult it will be for him to take absolutist positions.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/elon-musks-twitter-deal-on-hold-but-concerns-remain-from-free-speech-to-algorithms/959961/
The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on for 12 weeks now and Ukraine's military has halted the larger military superpower in Russia. In Episode 1003 of Cu t The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the changing nature of the modern battlefield where tanks, fighter aircraft have been replaced by portable anti-tank missiles, precision artillery and unmanned drones.
संभल के मोहसिन खान लखनऊ सुपर जायंट्स में बाएं हाथ के एक तेज गेंदबाज हैं. अपने सबसे निराशाजनक दौर में उन्हें परिवार, कोच और भारतीय तेज गेंदबाज मोहम्मद शमी का साथ मिला और वह अपने आपको उससे उबारने में कामयाब हो गए.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/mohsin-khan-lucknow-super-giants-ipl-indian-premier-league-mumbai-indians-indian-cricket/325804/
The Places of Worship Act is a generous law. Indian Muslims can best reciprocate this generosity by adhering to the Quranic morality in Gyanvapi Masjid's case.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/should-indian-muslims-cling-on-to-a-non-mosque-gyanvapi-is-a-living-monument-of-past-wrongs/958900/
मराठी अभिनेत्री केतकी चितले 18 मई तक एक 'अपमानजनक' फेसबुक पोस्ट साझा करने के लिए पुलिस हिरासत में हैं. उन पर कथित तौर पर एनसीपी प्रमुख शरद पवार को निशाना बनाते हुए उन्हें मच्छर कहने और अन्य अपमानजनक टिप्पणी करने का आरोप है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/ketaki-chitale-why-marathi-actor-booked-for-trolling-sharad-pawar-often-ends-up-in-news/325701/
With real-world campuses back in action, edtech platforms like BYJU’S and Unacademy have been forced to make changes. But experts agree: it isn’t game over yet for e-learning.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/mass-layoffs-offline-classes-how-edtech-is-coping-with-schools-colleges-reopening/958120/
From Covid to waning popularity of BRI, there is lots that is not in China's favour. India could step-up its game.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/the-west-is-tired-of-chinas-power-games-india-could-take-advantage/958058/
The Modi government recently banned wheat exports in the face of rising global prices. Should the government punish the farmers for rising inflation and interfere unfairly with the market forces? In Episode 1002 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the contradictions between the actions. Also, why is India's recent Thomas Cup victory against Indonesia significant?
सामंत गोयल को यदि एक और सेवा विस्तार नहीं मिला तो उनका कार्यकाल 30 जून को पूरा हो जाएगा. रॉ संस्थापक आर.एन. काओ के अलावा खुफिया एजेंसी के केवल कुछ ही प्रमुख तीन साल से अधिक समय तक इस पद पर रहे हैं.
https://hindi.theprint.in/india/samant-goel-research-and-analysis-wing-raw-r-n-kao-intelligence-agencies/325412/
Modi govt's ‘deal’ for the farmer is: ‘Heads I win, tails you lose’. Just when farmers might receive a decent price, the govt floods the market with imports or bans exports.----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/ban-on-wheat-export-is-tyranny-it-stops-farmers-from-getting-a-windfall-from-higher-prices/957644/
Pakistan needs the US. But there is the question of what Washington thinks Islamabad can deliver in its current state. In Pakistan, even China has burnt its fingers.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/for-us-pakistans-become-too-hot-to-handle-a-raging-imran-khan-is-only-making-it-worse/957546/
IPS officers say it is ‘disheartening’ that ‘govt keeps granting post-retirement extensions to some, and others get additional charges, even as over a dozen await posting as DGs’.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/heartburn-in-ips-as-most-dg-empanelled-officers-await-posting-while-some-juggle-more-than-1/954265/
2015 में शुरू जीएसएम के तहत लोगों को अपना बेकार सोना आरबीआई के दायरे में आने वाले बैंकों में जमा करके उस पर ब्याज अर्जित करने की सुविधा मिली हुई है, यह किसी सावधि जमा योजना की ही तरह है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/modi-govt-plans-tweak-to-gold-monetisation-scheme-wants-you-to-share-price-fluctuation-risk/325213/
एक तरफ निजी स्कूल के छात्र सीयूईटी के क्रैश कोर्स में दाखिला लेने के लिए स्कूल छोड़ रहे हैं वहीं दूसरी तरफ जो छात्र इन कोचिंग सेंटरों का खर्चा नहीं उठा सकते, नुकसान में रहने की बात कह रहे हैं.----more----
Read the full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/education/expensive-crash-courses-students-dropping-out-schools-how-cuet-is-driving-change-in-higher-education/324860/
पुरानी एंबेसडर कार की तरह कांग्रेस ने भी खुद को नये अवतार में ढालने की कई नाकाम कोशिशें की लेकिन उसे अपने शानदार अतीत से आगे बढ़कर कुछ ऐसा करना पड़ेगा जो भविष्य के लिए उम्मीदें जगाता हो.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/like-ambassador-car-congress-will-also-face-an-existential-crisis-not-a-new-model-bringing-a-new-brand-will-improve-the-situation/324366/
In this week’s #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief argues why Congress is like the Ambassador, as nothing that the party has done to reinvent itself has worked so far, much like the car. And the four big questions that Congress’ ‘Chintan Shivir’ in Udaipur which Sonia Gandhi opened, lead us to. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this weak's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/how-congress-is-like-the-ambassador-why-indian-politics-needs-a-brand-new-set-of-wheels/955162/
शिवसेना की यह रैली शनिवार शाम मुंबई के बांद्रा कुर्ला कॉम्प्लेक्स मैदान में होगी. पार्टी को उम्मीद है कि महाराष्ट्र के सीएम उद्धव ठाकरे संबोधित किये जाने वाले इस कार्यक्रम में लाखों लोग शामिल होंगे.----more---- Read the full article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/shiv-sena-in-the-fray-taking-the-name-of-true-hindutva-to-take-on-bjp-mns-will-hold-a-grand-rally-in-mumbai/323875/
The Economist magazine recently did a cover story on India's promising economic growth and the way forward. Breaking from the unfavorable coverage that the Modi government receives from Western media outlets, it praised India's economic planning and highlighted its concerns. In episode 1001 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses what went right and what shouldn't go wrong in the future for India to realise its growth aspirations.
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इलाहाबाद हाई कोर्ट ने गुरुवार को ‘सही इतिहास’ का पता लगाने के लिए ताजमहल के सीलबंद कमरों को खोलने की मांग करने वाली याचिका खारिज कर दी, जबकि भाजपा सांसद दीया कुमारी ने दावा है किया कि यह स्मारक जयपुर शाही परिवार की भूमि पर बना है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/there-is-a-temple-inside-the-taj-mahal-what-the-mughal-era-documents-tell-us-on-tricky-claims/323769/
If we are to live in a truly unified and harmonious society, where each person is treated equally, accepting and enforcing a UCC is the need of the hour.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/uniform-civil-code-can-be-the-real-unifying-force-in-india-critics-must-think-again/953898/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra speaks to Sri Lanka's Jaffna MP MA Sumanthiran, on the economic and political turmoil in the country as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa appoints a new Prime Minister in Ranil Wickremesinghe. What is the future of Rajapaksas, will Mahinda flee the country amid violent protests and what is the opposition's plan of action going forward. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
COAS Gen Pande was a humble, unassuming and clever officer who only ‘spoke when spoken to’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/i-reviewed-army-chief-gen-manoj-pandes-performance-27-years-ago-this-is-what-i-found/951653/
तकनीकी शिक्षा के इस नियामक ने पिछले महीने घोषणा की थी कि वह संस्थानों को 'मेधावी बच्चों' की श्रेणी के तहत दो सीटों का प्रावधान करने की अनुमति देगा. यहां पेश हैं वे मानदंड हैं जो उसने इस बारे में जारी किए हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/education/does-your-child-qualify-as-gifted-owning-app-winning-competitions-among-aictes-criteria/323727/
Allahabad HC Thursday dismissed a plea to open sealed rooms of Taj Mahal to investigate 'real history', while BJP MP Diya Kumari claimed monument stands on Jaipur royal family's land.
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https://theprint.in/india/a-temple-in-the-taj-mahal-what-mughal-era-documents-tell-us-about-tangled-claims/953291/
Scientists at Stanford infused cerebrospinal fluid from young mice into older mice, and found that they could reverse memory loss. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the science behind the new findings and why such treatments are still far away for humans.
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https://theprint.in/health/wondering-why-your-child-suddenly-rebelled-at-13-stanford-study-on-teenage-brain-has-answer/943594/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra talks about the severe economic and political crisis in Sri Lanka, what the future holds for Rajapaksa and how India & China helped the island nation.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/rajapaksas-brought-own-ruin-india-knows-it-must-support-sri-lankans-now-not-just-the-govt/950251/
In this week's ThePrint #ToThePoint, Vir Sanghvi explains why does Modi polarise India and while the concerns of Modi critics are valid, these are not enough to justify the horror and fear.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/to-the-point/modi-is-a-polarising-figure-and-thats-not-a-bad-thing-but-we-need-answers-to-3-questions/952524/
As Cut The Clutter reaches its 1000th Episode, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief, Shekhar Gupta answers questions on the journey & the idea of the show and about his life as a reporter. This special edition also discusses how India's economy, politics and geopolitics have evolved over the years.
अपने ताजा फैसले में सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने धारा 124 ए के विभिन्न पहलुओं को चुनौती देने वाली याचिकाओं पर सुनवाई के बाद इसे निलंबित कर दिया. इन याचिकाकर्ताओं में लोकसभा सांसद से लेकर देशद्रोह के आरोपों का सामना कर रहे पत्रकार तक शामिल हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/politicians-editors-a-retired-major-general-the-petitioners-taking-on-sedition-law-in-sc/323109/
Taj Mahal has always functioned as a political text, capable of producing a number of different and even conflicting meanings.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/sangeet-som-taj-mahal-narratives/12711/
भाजपा नेताओं ने माना कि उनकी कुछ 'गलतियों' के कारण मंगलवार को सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने ओबीसी कोटे के बिना मप्र स्थानीय निकाय चुनावों को दो सप्ताह के भीतर अधिसूचित करने का फैसला सुनाया है. उधर 2023 के अंत में होने वाले विधानसभा चुनावों से पहले इस फैसले ने कांग्रेस को आक्रामक बना दिया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/heat-on-shivraj-govt-after-sc-orders-local-polls-without-obc-quota-bjp-in-damage-control-mode/323126/
A volatile LAC with a high probability of frequent skirmishes apart from the financial drain shouldn't be the new normal. There's a way out.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-china-talks-on-ladakh-face-off-have-hit-a-wall-only-a-modi-xi-summit-can-resolve-it/952426/
Central body's efforts are aimed at shedding light on capital's 'Hindu-Sikh history overshadowed by Islamic invasions & British prejudices'. Similar projects are on across states.
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https://theprint.in/india/delhis-founder-king-anangpal-at-heart-of-monuments-authoritys-bid-to-decolonise-history/952025/
चीफ जस्टिस एन.वी. रमना की अगुवाई वाली तीन न्यायाधीशों की पीठ ने कहा कि भारतीय दंड संहिता की धारा 124 के तहत कार्यवाही पर तब तक कानूनन रोक रहेगी जब तक केंद्र इसके प्रावधानों की समीक्षा नहीं कर लेता.
As the Supreme Court puts sedition trials on hold and asks the government to re-examine it, Shekhar Gupta explains five key points from the order on the colonial-era penal law. Episode 999 of #CutTheClutter will further simplify the definition and give historical anecdotes to explain sedition law.
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दोनों ही जजों ने ये कहते हुए फैसले के खिलाफ सुप्रीम कोर्ट में अपील करने का एक सर्टिफिकेट जारी कर दिया कि इसमें कानून के कुछ महत्वपूर्ण सवाल शामिल हैं.
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Karachi suicide bomber Shari Baloch’s death may be an act of terrorism but it rips through the silence that the Pakistani State had enforced about Balochistan.
In April, Karimnagar collector issued instructions to doctors & priests against needless surgery. Hope is if 'auspicious date' perk is removed, parents will opt for natural birth.
बीजेपी सांसद बृजभूषण शरण सिंह, महाराष्ट्र नवनिर्माण सेना प्रमुख को शहर में आने से रोकने के लिए उत्तर प्रदेश के शीर्ष पुजारियों और संतों से समर्थन मांग रहे हैं.
Rise of e-two-wheelers, and MoRTH and NITI Aayog’s battery swapping policy could be the push e-vehicles needed to compete with ICEs.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/dashboard/move-over-saas-its-time-for-baas-why-battery-swapping-can-dramatically-change-ev-game/951060/
Researchers have discovered that those who suffer from allergic asthma specifically, who have an increased production of the protein interleukin-13, seem to be relatively protected from the SARS-CoV-2 virus due to its effects. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the science behind the new findings.
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Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Morrison et al., PNAS (2022) SARS-CoV-2 infection of airway cells causes intense viral and cell shedding, two spreading mechanisms affected by IL-13 https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2119680119
दिल्ली भाजपा प्रमुख आदेश गुप्ता ने नई दिल्ली नगर परिषद को पत्र लिख कर इन सड़कों के नाम बदलकर गुरु गोबिंद सिंह, महाराणा प्रताप, डॉ कलाम और जनरल रावत के नाम पर रखे जाने की मांग की है.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to be the new president of the Philippines, 36 years after his dictatorial father lost the power. In episode 998 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the colourful politics of Philippines and its many fascinating dynasties including Dutertes & Marcos. Also why should Indians bother about an election in the Philippines.
Brought to you by @KiaInd
कच्छ ब्रांच कैनाल जल्द बनकर तैयार हो जाएगी और नर्मदा के पानी को सूखे खेतों तक पहुंचाने लगेगी. यद्यपि इसने कच्छ के गांवों में तमाम लोगों का जीवन ‘बदलकर’ रख दिया है, लेकिन सूखा प्रभावित कुछ हिस्सों की स्थिति जस की तस बनी हुई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/in-drought-prone-kachchh-sardar-sarovar-project-is-dream-come-true-but-not-for-all-farmers/321932/
When political stalwarts refuse to acknowledge his presence, Prashant Kishor hits back with his strategic brilliance.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/prashant-kishor-couldnt-join-the-gandhis-he-now-pins-his-hopes-on-gandhi/949001/
The renewable sector holds immense potential for job creation since clean energy technologies such as solar are far more labour intensive.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/green-energy-can-change-indias-development-trajectory-climate-change-also-an-opportunity/944174/
गुजरात के राजनीतिक शब्दकोश में ‘विकास’ को फिर से दाखिला मिल गया है लेकिन अरविंद केजरीवाल को समझना होगा कि वहां के मतदाता विकास के उनके ‘दिल्ली मॉडल’ को शायद ही पसंद करें.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/narendra-modi-bjp-congress-arvind-kejriwal-aap-delhi-model-gujarat-elections-development/321561/
The Delimitation Commission’s mapping of electoral constituencies for the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the communal wounds of the Dogra century.
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https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/delimitation-shows-indias-democracy-continues-to-struggle-in-the-face-of-kashmir-challenge/946478/
Mahinda Rajapaksa's visit to Anuradhapura caught the public eye in Sri Lanka, but this is hardly the first time his religious and spiritual beliefs have become a talking point.
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https://theprint.in/world/spirituality-or-occult-mahindas-visit-to-sacred-city-before-resigning-as-pm-raises-questions/949063/
इस पर रहस्य बना हुआ था कि एएमयू से पढ़ाई करने वाला इंजीनियर अर्शियान हैदर अब कहां है, जिसने ड्रोन और मिसाइलों को अपग्रेड करने में आईएस की मदद की थी. दिप्रिंट ने भारत और सऊदी अरब से लेकर तुर्की तक उसके सुराग तलाशे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/world/ranchi-engineer-islamic-state-isis-drone-technology-turkish/321353/
Here’s a look at the worst heat waves India has witnessed since Independence and measures taken by the country to mitigate the effects of excessive heat.
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https://theprint.in/science/a-summer-like-no-other-not-really-india-has-seen-worst-heat-waves/945239/?amp
To introduce Tagore's ideas on these issues, one needs to translate his works into other Indian languages. But very little progress has been made in 80 years.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/tagore-had-the-answer-to-rural-poverty-education-the-blueprints-still-in-santiniketan/948295/
आइए नज़र डालते हैं आजादी के बाद से भारत में पड़ी भयंकर गर्मी के कहर और उसके प्रभाव को कम करने के लिए देश द्वारा अपनाए गए उपायों पर.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/a-summer-like-no-other-not-really-india-has-seen-worse-heat-waves/321308/
Europe's defence capabilities vs NATO to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — joint statements signed during Modi's visit reflect shortcomings.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/europe-dreams-of-military-power-but-natos-still-in-charge-india-must-engage-with-caution/948252/
Over 200 children in over 20 countries, primarily UK and USA, have contracted sudden and acute hepatitis of unknown origin. Many have required liver transplant and have had liver failure, with one death. Children range in age from 1 month to 16 years of age. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains what we know about the sudden paediatric hepatitis so far. Brought to you by @Kia India Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: WHO, 15 Apr 2022 Acute hepatitis of unknown aetiology – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/acute-hepatitis-of-unknown-aetiology---the-united-kingdom-of-great-britain-and-northern-ireland WHO, 23 Apr 2022 Multi-Country – Acute, severe hepatitis of unknown origin in children https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2022-DON376 3 more hepatitis cases in Bathinda https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/3-more-hepatitis-cases-in-bathinda-392195
Chinese vice-foreign minister Le Yucheng delivers a significant speech on Ukraine, Indo-pacific, Chinese politics & the US. Shekhar Gupta reads into his speech and the CIA chief's interview on Putin. In Episode 997 of Cut The Clutter, we also look at a national sports hero who has broken a 30-year old record.
सुप्रीम कोर्ट 11 मई को यूपी पुलिस द्वारा आजम खान के खिलाफ दायर 87 मामलों में से आखिरी के सिलसिले में उनकी जमानत याचिका पर सुनवाई करने के लिए तैयार है.
Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/the-88th-case-against-azam-khan-that-could-extend-his-stay-in-sitapur-jail-uttar-pradesh/321073/
BJP’s one main old rival is declining across the country, and it’s being replaced by new, noisier, sharper, more populist and ruthless challengers.----more---- Read the full column here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/theres-a-new-alternative-to-congress-emerging-why-thats-not-good-news-for-bjp-either/945822/
भाजपा की पुरानी प्रतिद्वंद्वी देशभर में कमजोर होती जा रही है और उसकी जगह नयी, ज्यादा मुखर, ज्यादा लोकलुभावन और ज्यादा आक्रामक विपक्ष उभर रहा है.
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Punjab Police had arrested Bagga from his Delhi home in case stemming from his allegedly 'incendiary' social media posts, including against AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal.
In episode 996 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the World Health Organization (WHO) report claiming India has lost 47.4 lakh people due to Covid-19. How reliable are these numbers compared to the Indian Data.
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सोरेन के पास खनन और पर्यावरण दोनों विभागों का प्रभार है, जिसने पिछले साल उनकी कंपनी को खनन पट्टे को 'मंजूरी' दी थी. भाजपा जनप्रतिनिधित्व कानून के तहत उन्हें अयोग्य ठहराने की मांग कर रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/how-hemant-sorens-lease-to-himself-has-helped-bjp-demand-jharkhand-cms-disqualification/319964/
Caffeine is the main ingredient in most fat burners found in the market. But is there enough scientific research to support coffee as a fat-burning agent?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/does-drinking-coffee-help-you-burn-fat-lets-find-out/944468/
There's no cut-off time to recover India's 'indigenous consciousness'—it's the product of a colonial mindset. Think across traditions, ask real questions.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-to-challenge-colonialism-in-its-own-language-but-solution-isnt-hindu-worldview/944406/
आजादी के बाद हिंदी का जो विकास हुआ, वह पूरी तरह स्वाभाविक नहीं है. हिंदी आज अगर पहले से ज्यादा लोकप्रिय नजर आ रही है, तो इसमें सरकार का पैसा और प्रयास लगा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/popularity-of-hindi-is-not-a-natural-process-it-is-a-government-undertaking/319696/
Raj Thackeray’s beleaguered MNS is taking a strong Hindutva line to capitalise on Shiv Sena’s ideological ‘dilution’ due to its alliance with former foes Congress and NCP.
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https://theprint.in/politics/rajs-saffron-shawls-senas-imitation-barbs-its-thackeray-vs-thackeray-in-maharashtra-again/943797/
As Ukraine war enters a decisive phase, in episode 995 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the state of Russian invasion, heavy artillery used by the two sides and what are the Russians trying to achieve ahead of the big victory parade on 9 May.
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It doesn't matter that the plot of a sci-fi book or film is fictitious, the CCP wants to ensure that the imagination of writers and filmmakers doesn’t run amok.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/dark-tale-of-chinas-sci-fi-industry-how-to-remain-on-the-right-side-of-ccps-censorship/943085/
डीएनए साक्ष्य यह पुष्ट करते हैं कि अजनाला में मिले 200 से अधिक कंकाल 1857 में अंग्रेजों द्वारा मारे गए सैनिकों के थे. ऐतिहासिक रिकॉर्ड इस बात के गवाह हैं कि उनके साथ क्या हुआ था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/remains-of-soldiers-who-were-killed-in-groups-of-10-10-in-a-well-in-punjab-in-1857/319346/
A pair of brothers bought 79 acres in Sanand taluka in December 2019, but SBI refused to give 'no-dues certificate' to previous owners. HC pulled up bank for 'harassing people'.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/for-31-paise-owed-to-sbi-land-deal-was-stuck-for-over-2-years-until-gujarat-hc-intervened/942209/
नेताओं का कहना है कि राज्य इकाई चुनाव से पहले इन परियोजनाओं को लोगों के बीच लाना चाहती है और उम्मीद करती है कि पीएम मोदी इनका उद्घाटन करें या फिर इनकी आधारशिला रखें.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bharatiya-janata-party-gujarat-bjp-bhupendra-patel-pm-modi-arvind-kejriwal-aap/319375/
In this episode of ThePrint Security Code, Praveen Swami explains the emerging struggle within Taliban leadership and why the intensifying, exposing fissures can't be concealed by Hibatullah.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/hibatullah-can-hide-his-face-but-not-the-emerging-struggle-within-taliban-leadership/941481/
The BJP is unlikely to resurrect a dated language debate. Even Vajpayee abandoned the idea.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modis-bjp-can-force-hindi-on-india-if-it-wants-to-be-a-regional-party-with-cow-belt-agenda/942203/
In episode 994 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses what is driving inflation rates as RBI announces hike in repo rates after a long time. Also, what does the RBI's surprise move mean for the economy?
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भाजपा के लिए आने वाले चुनाव बहुत महत्वपूर्ण और इनमें खासकर गुजरात, मध्य प्रदेश, हिमाचल प्रदेश और छत्तीसगढ़, राजस्थान जैसे बड़े राज्य शामिल हैं जो भाजपा के गढ़ हैं या कभी रहे हैं, जिन्हे भाजपा कभी हल्के में नहीं लेगी.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/is-the-politics-being-done-about-loudspeakers-an-attempt-to-divert-from-the-real-issues-of-the-country/318359/
While heat waves are common this time of the year and peak in May, the ongoing heat wave was first declared uncharacteristically early on 11 March.
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https://theprint.in/science/la-nina-climate-change-why-indian-subcontinent-got-scorched-so-early-for-so-long-this-year/941335/
The best way forward from a crossroads such as the Ram Navami riots isn't victimhood or retaliation. It's reform, rationality and progress.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/being-indian/communal-harmony-needs-sabka-prayas-indian-muslims-also-have-a-part-to-play/941707/
योगी आदित्यनाथ ने 28 सालों के बाद घर पर रात बिताई है. लेकिन हमेशा की तरह सुबह सुबह उठकर वह सैर करने निकले. उनके गांव में लोगों ने उनका भव्य स्वागत किया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/yogi-reached-his-home-with-tears-in-his-eyes-said-whatever-i-am-it-is-because-of-my-parents-and-guru-ji/318837/
Modi's trip saw first instance of joint statement involving India mentioning Russia for Ukraine invasion, though it came from Germany’s perspective. Europe sees it as ‘big shift’.
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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/with-eu-trying-to-move-away-from-russia-china-modis-visit-is-indias-chance-to-boost-ties/941322/
When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm — whose data is it anyway?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/dashboard/can-your-car-e-scooter-spy-on-how-you-drive-its-controversial-as-ola-scooter-accident-shows/941205/
हिस्ट्रीशीटर कन्हैया यादव की बेटी निशा यादव उस समय बहन के साथ घर पर थी जब वहां पहुंचे पुलिसकर्मियों ने कथित तौर पर दोनों को पीटा. परिवार ने पुलिस के इस दावे को निराधार बताया है कि उसने ‘आत्महत्या’ की.
Recent China-Solomon Islands security pact, has the Quad and India, concerned about the region's security. Shekhar Gupta explains this controversial security pact, Solomon Islands' concerns and why has the 'tiny' nation's pact led to concerns in US, Japan and most of all Australia. In episode 993 of #CutTheClutter, we also look around the politics driving this pact.
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पंजाब में दर्जन भर से अधिक देसी शिव सेनाएं काम कर रही हैं और उन सभी के दो लक्ष्य नज़र आते हैं: खालिस्तान आंदोलन का जो कुछ भी बचा है उसपर निशाना साधना, और पुलिस सुरक्षा हासिल करना.
As the US infuses A-grade switchblade drones into Ukraine, India must initiate measures for mass production of weapons with small delivery systems.----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/protracted-war-damaged-military-supply-systems-time-for-india-to-step-up/939800/
पहले राजभाषा आयोग में हिंदी और संस्कृत को जिस तरह से महत्व मिला उससे जाहिर है कि भारत में भाषा की बहस में सरकार पहले भी हिंदी और संस्कृत के पक्ष में खड़ी होती रही है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/india-language-hindi-english-amit-shah-sanskrit-ajay-devgn/318012/
Congress general secy says Kuldeep Bishnoi would have been the best state unit chief, days after Sonia chose Udai Bhan, leading to questions on whether his views are backed by Rahul.----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/politics/sign-of-sonia-rahul-disagreement-surjewala-dissent-on-haryana-chief-new-challenge-for-congress/940234/
महाराष्ट्र में हिंदुत्व की अपनी साख को लेकर BJP और MNS ने, शिव सेना के लंबे समय से चले आ रहे इस नैरेटिव को चुनौती दी है कि वो बाबरी मस्जिद गिराने के लिए ज़िम्मेवार थी.
As IMF's prediction about Bangladesh leaving India behind in terms of per capita GDP comes true, Shekhar Gupta compares the yearly economic figures of the two countries. In episode 992 of #CutTheClutter analyses IMF's World Economic Outlook Report 2022, India's GDP forecasts & $5 trillion ambition. Also, how tiny Bangladesh is leaving India behind in the marathon of economic growth.
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द रेसिस्टेंस फ्रंट के आतंकियों ने 26 मार्च को इशफाक और उमर डार की हत्या कर दी थी. उनकी मां आज भी उन्हें याद करके रो पड़ती हैं. पिता अब भी उनके लौटने की राह देखते नजर आते हैं, भाइयों के मन में बार-बार सवाल उठता है कि उन्हें गोली क्यों मारी गई
While China hopes to curtail domestic tobacco consumption by 2030, it also aims to control the global tobacco market in its entirety.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/china-wants-to-reduce-smoking-but-its-largest-revenue-comes-from-tobacco-solution-bri/935787/
Exactly like men, women suicide bombers kill and die for causes, good or evil. They too are motivated by political grievances, revenge, and rage.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/women-suicide-bombers-evoke-a-special-fear-but-its-about-patriarchy-not-bombs/937647/
केंद्रीय सरकार के इन स्कूलों में ये एडमिशन वहां उपलब्ध सीटों से ऊपर किए गए. केवीएस में शिक्षा मंत्री का कोटा पिछले साल खत्म कर दिया गया था, वहीं इस हफ्ते एमपी कोटा भी खत्म हो गया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/additional-admission-from-16-to-20-thousand-quota-of-mps-ministers-increased-burden-on-kendriya-vidyalayas/317736/
Academics have warned that India, by following its position, risks China doing invasions along the lines of Ukraine. So, India must outline the ‘red lines’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/ukraine-has-shown-indian-diplomacy-is-like-indian-driving-any-lane-any-time-us-or-russia/936293/
Ankit Love, chief of London’s One Love Party, was recently caught driving a Mercedes G400d with Ukrainian licence plates. That’s not all.
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https://theprint.in/features/story-of-ankit-love-jk-leaders-son-caught-by-bulgarian-cops-for-driving-ukraine-models-car/937067/
Modern dog breeds are under 200 years old, and to what levels breeds affect behavior is a question that been unanswered for many decades. In the largest study of its kind, scientists analysed genetic and behavioral data from over 18,000 dogs to conclude that dog breed does not influence individual dog behavior. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: * Morrill, K., et al. Ancestry-inclusive dog genomics challenges popular breed stereotypes. Science (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04622-3 * Darwin’s Ark community science project https://darwinsark.org/ * Interactive results dashboard https://darwinsark.org/muttomics_viz_dashboard/
मनोरंजन से भरपूर आईपीएल हमेशा से लाखों दर्शकों को लुभाता रहा है और यही वजह है कि ये एक बड़ा मार्केटिंग स्पेस बन चुका है. लेकिन बाकी जगहों की तरह यहां भी विज्ञापनों का ट्रेंड बदला है. आईपीएल में अब पारंपरिक ब्रांडों से ज्यादा ई-कॉमर्स व्यवसाय से जुड़े विज्ञापन हावी हो गए हैं.
केंद्र सरकार अगर अपने विरोधियों को धमकाने, जेल में भेजने के लिए अपनी एजेंसियों का इस्तेमाल कर रही है, तो गैर-भाजपाई मुख्यमंत्रियों ने इसी तरह से प्रतिकार करने का जो तरीका चुना है वह आगे और तीखा रूप ले सकता है
In this week’s National Interest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how the Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback has become an established pattern and will get more intense.
To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/as-non-bjp-states-retaliate-to-modi-govts-triple-weapon-attacks-a-new-mad-doctrine-rises/936777/
Link to article: https://theprint.in/national-interest/modi-shahs-bjp-has-taken-indias-politics-of-vendetta-to-a-new-level/284807/
मध्य प्रदेश के मतदाताओं में 21.5 प्रतिशत आदिवासी आबादी है और 15.6 प्रतिशत दलित हैं लेकिन 2018 में इन समुदाय की बड़ी आबादी ने भाजपा को वोट नहीं दिया था.
As India faces a staggering number of power cuts, Shekhar Gupta digs deep into the coal shortage as Putin's war on Ukraine might not be the only reason. In Episode 991 of Cut The Clutter we look at politics, economics and data around the shortage of power supply and growing crisis of coal.
ED officials claim in FIR that Kolkata Police tampered with court order to make Joint Director Kapil Raj provide a voice sample without his consent.
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https://theprint.in/politics/fabrication-of-court-order-ed-files-fir-against-kolkata-police-centre-bengal-battle-escalates/935243/
बीजेपी लोड-शेडिंग के लिए गठबंधन सहयोगियों कांग्रेस और एनसीपी के बीच के 'आंतरिक कलह' को जिम्मेदार ठहरा रही है. तो वहीं एमवीए सरकार ने इसका दोष मोदी सरकार और बिजली की बढ़ती मांग पर मढ़ा है..
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/who-is-responsible-for-the-power-crisis-in-maharashtra-the-state-government-center-bjp-blames-the-mva/316350/
If Macron loses control of the National Assembly in June, he may be forced into an uneasy co-habitation that will limit his policy options. He knows that.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/macron-second-term-harder-centrism-pushed-opponents-to-extreme-left-right/934895/
Facts don't sit well with those who buy into nationalist mythology. Truth is, Jinnah's efforts to unite Hindus and Muslims were rebuffed by Gandhi and Nehru.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/hindutva-coded-into-indian-nationalists-dna-gandhi-to-modi-but-dont-paint-jinnah-islamist/934645/
1997 बैच के आईपीएस अधिकारी विजय कुमार ने एक इंटरव्यू में कहा कि आतंकवादी संगठनों को स्थानीय समर्थन घट रहा है, लेकिन ‘हाइब्रिड आतंकवादी’ एक चुनौती बने हुए हैं. जम्मू-कश्मीर पुलिस इस पर पूरा ध्यान केंद्रित कर रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/number-of-terrorists-in-valley-falls-below-150-says-igp-kashmir-target-to-bring-down-to-below-100-by-end-of-year/316341/
महाराष्ट्र नवनिर्माण सेना के प्रमुख ने धार्मिक स्थलों, खासकर मस्जिदों से लाउडस्पीकर हटाए जाने पर सीएम आदित्यनाथ की प्रशंसा की. उन्होंने महाराष्ट्र सरकार को ऐसी ही कार्रवाई के लिए 3 मई तक की मोहलत दी थी.
As Bilawal Bhutto becomes the Foreign Minister of Pakistan at the young age of 32, Shekhar Gupta shares the fascinating story of the dynasty. In Episode 990 of Cut The Clutter, we look at highs and lows of the dynasty founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and an interesting tale around Benazir Bhutto.
कोविड में लगे लॉकडाउन की वजह से देश में बेरोजगारों की संख्या 5.3 करोड़ के करीब पहुंच गई. लेकिन शहरी क्षेत्रों में रह रहे युवाओं ने हार नहीं मानी और उन्होंने घर में मौजूद मोटर साइकिल को अपने जीवन का सहारा बना लिया और उसे कैब की तरह इस्तेमाल करने लगे.
Every sacked government in Pakistan’s history was vilified as corrupt. But the problem seems to be more difficult this time. Difficult to clean Imran’s residue.
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https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/imran-was-an-experiment-that-went-wrong-now-bajwa-has-to-face-challenge-from-within-army/933254/
Inaction on Jammu Defence PRO's actions not only amounts to cowardice but reinforces that the armed forces are being increasingly politicised.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/defence-pros-action-is-a-dark-omen-armys-secular-ethos-must-be-protected-from-right-wing/934054/
हरियाणा के पूर्व मुख्यमंत्री भूपेंद्र हुड्डा के वफादार माने जाने वाले उदय भान ने कुमारी शैलजा की जगह ली है. यह नियुक्ति राज्य कांग्रेस इकाई में नए सिरे से अंदरूनी कलह की खबरों के बीच हुई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/ew-president-of-haryana-congress-considered-hoodas-ally-is-uday-bhan-son-of-indias-most-famous-defector/315816/
Over 500 people being held under PSA in J&K, of which 150 were arrested in March-April alone. PSA allows detention without trial for up to 2 years — subject to a review every 6 months
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/jails-full-jk-police-struggle-to-execute-arrest-warrants-under-draconian-psa/932901/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to Lisa Curtis, director of the Indo-Pacific Program at the Centre for a New American Security think-tank in Washington DC about the impact of India's relationship with Russia on ties with Russia Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
देश भर में चल रही गर्मी की लहर के बीच, उत्तर प्रदेश, पंजाब, महाराष्ट्र, हरियाणा, तमिलनाडु, और आंध्र प्रदेश सबसे लंबी बिजली कटौतियों का सामना कर रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/soaring-mercury-long-power-outages-more-why-coal-shortage-has-states-modi-govt-squabbling/315399/
According to CMIE data, 6 crore Indians have stopped looking for work because they see no opportunity on the horizon. It’s bad news.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-urgently-needs-right-to-work-we-are-in-a-great-depression-in-slow-motion/932895/
The Army has always prided itself on respecting the religious traditions of its troops. But communal biases are now reaching a dangerous new level.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/indian-militarys-multiculturalism-always-faced-strains-army-iftaar-tweet-row-is-a-warning/932646/
रवि राणा तीन बार के विधायक हैं. उनकी पत्नी और पूर्व मॉडल-अभिनेत्री नवनीत कौर राणा एक सांसद हैं. मातोश्री के बाहर हनुमान चालीसा का पाठ करने का ऐलान किए जाने के बाद उन्हें ‘देशद्रोह’ के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/navneet-ravi-rana-maharashtras-notorious-political-gymnasts-who-found-love-at-ramdev-camp/315241/
Gujarat BJP leaders have had a word with state in-charge Bhupender Yadav about the AAP’s prospects in the state ahead of assembly polls later this year.
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https://theprint.in/politics/dont-take-aap-too-seriously-bjp-tells-gujarat-unit-as-kejriwal-push-worries-leaders/932152/
Population and Development Review published a study 'Large and persistent life expectancy disparities among India’s social groups' talking about life expectancy of different social groups in India. In Episode 989 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta reads into the study and analyses the complex data to understand if caste, religion or ethnicity actually determine life expectancy in the 21st century.
विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि घरों में बंद रहने और शराब ज्यादा पीने की वजह से मामले बढ़े हैं जबकि कुछ का मानना है कि लोगों ने जांच ज्यादा करावाई हैं जिसकी वजह से मामले बढ़े हुए नजर आ रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/health/covid-19-corona-lockdown-nafld-alcoholic-liver-cirrhosis-liver-transplant/314818/
Experts say increased alcohol intake, as seen worldwide, and a sedentary lifestyle has caused the rise in cases. Others say it may be that detection has increased, not disease.
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https://theprint.in/health/liver-disease-rose-10-15-under-covid-lockdowns-as-indians-drank-more-worked-out-less/930715/
महाराष्ट्र की राजनीतिक चर्चा में आजकल मंदिर-मस्जिद छाए हुए हैं. हिंदुत्व को लेकर अपनी प्रतिबद्धता दिखाने के लिए, राज्य की पार्टियां समय-समय पर इन मुद्दों को उठाती रही हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/report/loudspeakers-maha-aartis-why-temple-mosque-politics-keeps-making-a-comeback-in-maharashtra/314736/
PM Modi once said France and India were made for each other. Not just because Paris has the odd habit of doing something really different and getting away with it.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/is-france-our-new-russia-what-macrons-re-election-means-for-india/931153/
Although the territory of Pakistan was part of the civilisational State of Bharat, it consciously chose to disinherit its past. In the process, became a garrison.
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https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/for-a-civilisational-india-important-to-understand-a-garrison-pakistan-fragile-lanka/930717/
While top BJP leaders are following the ‘Yogi model' øf governance, the UP CM is focusing on the ‘Modi model’ of Gujarat. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this week’s Politically Correct
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/yogi-2-0-is-trying-to-do-what-modi-did-after-gujarat-2002-but-its-not-an-easy-task/929833/
Senior Russian military general has spoken about Russia's plan for the 2nd phase of 'military operation in Ukraine'. Shekhar looks at the two key developments in the crisis as Zelensky calls for talks with Putin and a military General talks about the 2nd Phase of operation. In Episode 988 of Cut The Clutter, we also look at the small country of Moldova and its pro-Russian area of Transnistria as it is threatened by Putin's aggression.
राज्य के उपमुख्यमंत्री अजित पवार ने नवनीत राणा और रवि राणा को सलाह दी है कि वो अपने चुनावी क्षेत्र में जाकर हनुमान चालीसा का पाठ करें. उन्होंने इसे बेवजह मुद्दा बनाकर कानून व्यवस्था बिगाड़ना बताया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-boycotts-all-party-meeting-on-shiv-senas-loud-speaker-aaditya-thackeray-said-will-talk-to-center/314314/
While top BJP leaders are following the ‘Yogi model' (of governance, not development, mind you), the UP CM is focusing on the ‘Modi model’ of Gujarat.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/yogi-2-0-is-trying-to-do-what-modi-did-after-gujarat-2002-but-its-not-an-easy-task/929833/
इस्लामिक स्टेट तालिबान का तख्तापलट की कोशिश में. आर्थिक संकट, सत्ता के बेजा इस्तेमाल पर उठे विवाद और तालिबान के असंतुष्ट गुट उसका मददगार बने.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/the-situation-of-war-is-not-ending-in-afghanistan-now-is-is-engaged-in-tribal-war/313873/
In conversation about his memoir 'Home in the World', economist Amartya Sen talks to Nobel Prize winner Abhijit Banerjee about growing up, coming to Kolkata from Santiniketan, politics, impatience.
यूपी के मुख्यमंत्री ने गुरुवार को एक बैठक में अपने गृह विभाग को नए कानून का मसौदा तैयार करने को कहा. इस कानून का उद्देश्य राज्य में ‘विशेष जांच दल’ को मजबूत करना है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/government-of-uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-adityanath-cbi-sit-up-police/313771/
ऐसा लगता है कि भाजपा के वर्चस्व ने उसके प्रतिद्वंद्वियों के राजनीतिक कौशल और कल्पनाशीलता को खत्म कर दिया है. वे इस्लाम के नाम से भी डरने लगे हैं और मुसलमानों के साथ देते दिखना नहीं चाहते.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/secular-islamophobia-narendra-modi-bjp-bulldozed-rivals-imagination-left-them-scared-to-speak-for-muslims/313313/
In this week’s National Interest, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how BJP’s dominance has crushed the political skills and imagination of its rivals into rubble. It’s made them Islamophobic in that they’d rather not identify with Muslims in any visible way.
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https://theprint.in/national-interest/secular-islamophobia-how-modis-bjp-bulldozed-rivals-imagination-left-them-scared-to-speak-for-muslims/927242/
12वीं कक्षा के राजनीति विज्ञान के पेपर में कांग्रेस के इतिहास पर कई सवाल पूछे गए. भाजपा ने इस पर सवाल उठाया है लेकिन राज्य सरकार का कहना है कि प्रश्नपत्र में शामिल सवालों से उसका कोई लेना-देना नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/garibi-hatao-to-1984-polls-questions-on-congress-in-rajasthan-board-exam-spark-row/312859/
PM Modi's Red Fort speech referencing Aurangzeb's tyranny against Guru Tegh Bahadur and Pakistan PM Imran Khan's several references to the betrayal of Siraj ud-Daulah by Mir Jafar might be made in different contexts but have one important similarity. In Episode 987 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the deeper political meaning behind both leaders' evocation of the subcontinent's history.
20 अप्रैल को हुए अतिक्रमण के बाद से इलाके में भारी सुरक्षाबल की तैनाती है. रमजान के महीने में स्थानीय लोगों को जरूरी काम के लिए बाहर जाने में मशक्कत करनी पड़ रही है. स्थानीय लोगों का कहना है कि इस बार इन घटनाओं से रमजान की रौनक उड़ गई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/jahangirpuri-people-situation-after-bulldozer-operation-heavy-secuiry-force-water-crisis/312725/
The Indian State being ruthless to the Muslims is not new and certainly not unique to BJP rule. But what the ruling party is undertaking is a social re-engineering.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/under-bjp-muslims-are-becoming-new-bottom-of-society-its-a-message-for-dalits-obcs/926019/
दिल्ली में जहांगीरपुरी की सड़कों पर दहाड़ते बुलडोज़र्स की तस्वीरें इंटरनेट पर तूफान मचा रही हैं. ये मशीनें शुरू में ट्रैक्टरों के विकल्प के तौर पर विकसित की गईं थीं.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/the-earth-digging-machine-came-like-a-simple-bjp-bulldozer-in-india-it-is-called-jcb/312631/
As PLA Navy celebrates its 73rd anniversary and massive fleet, there’s a message for the world – it is only a matter of years before Chinese put their house in order.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/brahmastra/chinese-navy-is-largest-but-not-the-best-dont-underestimate-it-though/926042/
A new kind of stellar explosion called a micronova has been observed on the surface of three different stars, announce European astronomers. These surface explosions are localised to the poles of highly magnetic white dwarfs. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the new findings.
प्रधानमंत्री अनुच्छेद 370 रद्द किए जाने के बाद से पहली बार जम्मू-कश्मीर की यात्रा करने वाले हैं. मार्च में उनकी यात्रा की घोषणा होने के बाद से अब तक आतंकी हमलों में 6 पंचायत सदस्य और तीन नागरिक मारे गए हैं. साथ ही पांच सुरक्षाकर्मी भी शहीद हुए हैं.
As Russia claims to have captured the city of Mariupol except the 'Azovstal Plant', Shekhar Gupta looks at the message that Vladimir Putin is trying to convey with the launch of nuclear-capable ICBM and his decision to not storm into the Azovstal Plant. In Episode 986 of Cut The Clutter, we understand the significance of the 'Azovstal Plant' and Putin's message to the world
कर्नाटक में सदियों पुरानी सामाजिक-धार्मिक रस्मों पर अमल जारी रखना ऐसे समय में एक मिसाल के तौर पर सामने आया है जब हिंदुत्ववादी समूह हिजाब प्रतिबंध के विरोध और मंदिर के मेलों में मुस्लिमों के कारोबार करने को एक मुद्दा बना रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/quran-temple-and-fair-in-dargah-religious-disputes-are-not-having-any-effect-on-traditions-of-karnataka/312141/
Be in no doubt — the ship called Russia is going down and India won't want to drag down its economy, geopolitical posture with it, writes V Groysman.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-must-detach-from-sinking-ship-russia-it-wont-help-with-china-former-ukraine-pm/924435/
राज्यों में ‘अवैध’ निर्माण ढहाने के नियम अलग-अलग हैं, लेकिन कानूनी तौर पर सभी मामलों में इससे पहले उपयुक्त नोटिस दिया जाना जरूरी होता है. दंगों के आरोपियों की संपत्ति ढहाने का कोई कानून नहीं है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bulldozers-illegal-encroachments-from-madhya-pradesh-to-delhi-law-requires-notice/312046/
PM Modi is currently in Gujarat to launch various development projects. However, he has also been marking his presence, even if virtually, at several religious and spiritual events in the state.
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https://theprint.in/politics/from-umiya-temple-to-hanuman-statue-modi-is-ramping-up-devotional-outreach-in-gujarat/923783/
Amidst rising global food grain prices, Shekhar Gupta analyses India's wheat & rice buffer stock. Buffer stock fell by 100 lakh tonne this year but why is this a blessing and not a catastrophe. In Episode 985 of Cut The Clutter, we discuss India's staggering food grain surplus amidst rising prices.
भारत के दो-दिवसीय दौरे पर बोरिस जॉनसन, पहले गुजरात में डेयरी उद्योग के प्रतिनिधियों से मुलाकात करेंगे, जिसके बाद वो नई दिल्ली में पीएम मोदी के साथ द्विपक्षीय शिखर सम्मेलन में शरीक होंगे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/message-in-a-milk-bottle-why-uk-pm-boris-johnson-is-in-gujarat-before-meeting-pm-modi-in-delhi/311568/
Head of Pakistan military's PR wing has ruled out Gen. Bajwa seeking extension & speculation is rife about possible successor. Top 4 contenders all Lt Generals promoted in 2019.
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https://theprint.in/world/bajwa-set-to-go-in-november-so-who-will-be-next-pakistan-army-chief-these-are-4-contenders/922421/
ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva media covered and commented on news and topical issues over the past few days.----more----Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/read-right/indian-muslims-have-stockholm-syndrome-what-pro-hindutva-press-said-on-ram-navami-violence/922419/
India and UK will need a cottage industry of experts, supporters, and various networks to seize this moment of change.----more----Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-uk-must-look-beyond-roadmaps-deal-announcements-boris-johnsons-visit-an-opportunity/922422/
France is underway a significant presidential election where the incumbent Emmanuel Macron faces a challenge from far right candidate Marine Le Pen. Shekhar Gupta analyses the role of Left-Right-centre politics in the country and significant role of 8% muslim vote bank amidst debates revolving around Hijab and Halal. In Episode 983 of Cut The Clutter, we also discuss the rising hard right in other parts of Europe.
Large carriers like Russia’s flagship Moskva are vulnerable to cruise missiles in the sea. But India still needs them.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/should-india-insist-on-large-warships-after-sinking-of-russias-moskva-the-lesson-not-to-take/921688/
Swami Anand Swaroop, one of the main speakers at Dharma Sansad in Haridwar last year, claims non-Hindus could attack the shrines. CM says 'seers' views will be honoured'.
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https://theprint.in/india/ban-non-hindus-from-char-dham-sites-seer-who-spoke-at-haridwar-dharma-sansad-writes-to-dhami/920833/
दिल्ली में सोमवार को 512 कोविड केस दर्ज किए गए, जो रविवार की तुलना में 12% अधिक है. नए मामले 20 फरवरी के बाद से सबसे ज्यादा हैं. दिल्ली में पॉजिटिव मरीजों की कुल संख्या 1,518 है, जो 3 मार्च के बाद सबसे ज्यादा है.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/health/covid-cases-on-the-rise-in-delhi-experts-said-not-to-worry-most-people-are-immune/310883/
A missed evacuation, followed by visa troubles, have left a pregnant Indian woman and her Afghan husband in a predicament. She can return to India alone, but won't ‘abandon’ him.
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https://theprint.in/world/visa-trouble-baby-on-the-way-indian-afghan-couple-fights-to-flee-taliban-build-life-in-india/921018/
The Antikythera Mechanism has been long thought to be the world’s oldest known analog computer because of the presence of gears and wheels, and it’s calculator capabilities for predicting motions of planets and eclipses. However, when it was built and what the start date is for calibrating the instrument has been unknown. While experts have suggested 204 BCE as the start date, a new study proposes the date of December 23, 178 BCE. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Preprint | Voulgaris et al., 2022. The Initial Calibration Date of the Antikythera Mechanism after the Saros spiral mechanical Apokatastasis https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.15045.pdf Marchant, J. In search of lost time. Nature 444, 534–538 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/444534a
As Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) chief Maj. Gen. Babar Iftikhar conducts a blunt press conference, Shekhar Gupta reads into the words coming out of Pakistan's armed forces, its changing role in the politics and legitimacy of Imran Khan's foreign conspiracy claims. In Episode 983 of Cut The Clutter, we also join the dots between Pakistan army's politics & recent air raids in Afghanistan.
कांग्रेस अगर 2024 में भाजपा को हराने का सपना देख रही है तो चुनाव रणनीतिकार प्रशांत किशोर की योजना के मुताबिक उसे अपना संदेश और संदेशवाहक चुनना होगा और गांधी कुनबे को दूसरों के लिए जगह बनानी पड़ेगी.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/prashant-kishor-has-4m-plan-for-congress-to-take-on-bjp-in-2024-but-it-needs-a-jp-nadda/310475/
Amidst inflation, falling foreign reserves, fuel shortages, power cuts & more, ‘Gota Go’ village witnesses carnival-like atmosphere, as people join hands to protest against government.
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https://theprint.in/world/with-food-water-tents-and-day-care-galle-face-becomes-nerve-centre-of-sri-lanka-protests/919924/
सड़क-छाप गैंग आम तौर पर छोटी-मोटी और निम्न स्तर की हिंसक घटनाओं के साथ एक राष्ट्रवादी हिंदू राष्ट्र के निर्माण की कोशिश में जुटे हैं. सांप्रदायिक हिंसा पहले भी होती रही है, लेकिन तब कम से कम संस्थाओं की सर्वोच्चता को चुनौती नहीं मिलती थी.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/deliberate-disregard-of-hindutva-violence-in-india-should-not-become-a-major-threat-to-the-country/310076/
If Congress dreams of beating BJP in the 2024 election, it needs to address its 'messenger' and 'machinery' issues. The Gandhis would need to adjust.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/prashant-kishor-has-a-4m-plan-for-congress-to-take-on-bjp-in-2024-but-it-needs-a-nadda/920310/
In this week’s National Interest, Shekhar Gupta explains why India cannot aspire for moral stature if we respond to criticism with prickliness and why Ram Navami riots & bulldozers won’t help India’s stature. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this weak's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/vishwaguru-should-look-in-mirror-why-ram-navami-riots-bulldozers-wont-help-indias-stature/918056/
A new study shows that within the next 20 years, nearly 60 per cent of all the world’s cacti would face an increased risk of extinction. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains what effects global heating is having on plants that are commonly thought to be hardy survivors.
Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Pillet, M., Goettsch, B., Merow, C. et al. Elevated extinction risk of cacti under climate change. Nat. Plants (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41477-022-01130-0
'सुप्रभात' में मानसी फडके Manasi Phadke की रिपोर्ट: "मोदी के दोस्त और दुश्मन शरद पवार, कैसे केंद्र के साथ MVA के मध्यस्थ के रूप में उभरे हैं"
Link: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/how-sharad-pawar-modi-friend-and-foe-has-emerged-as-mediator-of-mva-with-center/309175/
The loss of Russia's warship Moskva after being allegedly hit by a Ukrainian missile comes as a setback for the country. In episode 982 of #Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the bigger picture around the event, how it indicates that the nature of warfare is changing and a story around the Slava-class cruisers from the Soviet era.
कोविड वैक्सीन की तीसरी ख़ुराक केवल निजी अस्पतालों में उपलब्ध है. स्वास्थ्य अधिकारियों का कहना है कि नियमित प्रक्रियाओं को पटरी पर लाने की आवश्यकता है, लेकिन ज़रूरत पड़ने पर सरकारी अस्पतालों को इसमे लाया जा सकता है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/health/private-sector-lagging-behind-lifting-booster-dose-officials-said-health-system-cannot-always-remain-in-covid-mode/308956/
Any failure to protect the fundamental rights of minorities means damaging the very soul of the Constitution, and violating the core teachings of Ambedkar.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/for-gods-sake-what-ambedkar-said-about-rule-of-majority-in-india/916009/
Almost all prominent social reformers and anti-caste leaders emerged in two geographical and administrative locations—Bombay and Madras presidencies—during British rule.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-bengal-and-north-india-failed-to-produce-any-phule-ambedkar-periyar/915709/
हर घर को 300 यूनिट मुफ्त बिजली देने का वादा पूरा करने के लिए अब भगवंत मान सरकार कुछ फंड जुटाने के तरीकों पर विचार कर रही है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/punjab-aap-government-considering-to-exclude-big-farmers-from-electricity-subsidy/308890/
PM Modi inaugurated Rs 271 crore the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya — Museum of Prime Ministers — Thursday. Exhibits range from civil nuclear agreement and Pokhran, to Bofors and Emergency.
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https://theprint.in/india/immersive-look-at-1998-pokhran-test-emergency-new-museum-shows-highs-lows-of-13-past-pms/916716/
इमरान खान ने आरोप लगाया कि भारत और इजरायल सत्ता परिवर्तन का जश्न मना रहा है और उन्होंने पाकिस्तान की अदालत के देर रात सुनवाई करने पर भी सवाल उठाए.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/world/ousted-pm-imran-khan-back-on-streets-warns-he-willll-be-even-more-dangerous-peshawar-jalsa/308561/
As both Russia and Sri Lanka default on sovereign debt, Shekhar Gupta explains what happens when a nation defaults. Episode 981 of #CutTheClutter also looks at why Sri Lanka's "total default" is different from Russia's "partial default" and what is the reason behind it.
सैद्धांतिक तौर पर यह सौदा आसान नहीं हो सकता. दुनिया को रूसी हाइड्रोकार्बन से मुक्ति दिलाने के लिए अमेरिका को ईरान के तेल और गैस की जरूरत है. वहीं ईरान के लिए जरूरी है कि वे पाबंदियां खत्म हो जाएं जिनकी वजह से उसकी अर्थव्यवस्था को नुकसान पहुंचा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/us-nuclear-weapons-america-pakistan-iran-joe-biden/308089/
Observer Research Foundation study analysed tweets by PM and Rahul Gandhi from 2019 to 2021 to understand their Twitter use & impact, and how social media giants influence democracy.
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https://theprint.in/india/modi-has-more-followers-tweets-than-rahul-but-gets-less-engagement-orf-study-finds/914580/
The Manusmriti said 'Women have no right to education'. Ambedkar’s fight for their education and property rights shows why he wasn't just a Dalit icon.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/seeing-ambedkar-as-dalit-icon-is-narrow-understand-his-feminist-vision-for-indian-women/915663/
मध्य प्रदेश कांग्रेस के नेताओं ने आलाकमान की आधिकारिक मंजूरी के बिना ही कमलनाथ को 2023 के विधानसभा चुनावों के लिए सीएम उम्मीदवार घोषित कर दिया है. इससे गांधी परिवार के लिए एक असमंजस की स्थिति पैदा हो गई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mp-congress-break-protocol-by-declaring-kamal-nath-as-cm-face-why-is-the-gandhi-family-silent-on-this/308326/
For Indians who know what Narayana Murthy and Infosys have stood for, the tax row involving UK chancellor's wife will be no more than a lynching of a high-flying brown person.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/akshata-murtys-financial-impropriety-case-is-a-white-tax-on-brown-successful-rishi-sunak/915147/
As JNU violence, Navaratri rage the debate about vegetarianism and its enforcement in India, Shekhar Gupta analyses the data as to how India eats. Why are political incidents around food restricted to Northern and Central India. In episode 979 of #CutTheClutter, we look into state-wise vegetarian & non-vegetarian populations to draw interesting conclusions around the politics.
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कश्मीर वार्ता पर शरीफ की जिद और मोदी के 'आतंक मुक्त' क्षेत्र वाले बयान से साफ हो जाता है कि दोनों देशों के बीच अभी कुछ नहीं बदला है. हालांकि दोनों पक्ष राजनयिक संबंधों को सामान्य बनाने की कोशिश कर सकते हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/despite-the-messages-given-by-shahbaz-modi-there-is-little-scope-for-any-major-improvement-in-indo-pak-relations/307760/
Religion was just not the point of the idea of Pakistan. Imran Khan's mix of faux patriotism and religious populism will plague the country for decades.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/imran-has-damaged-the-idea-of-pakistan-dont-expect-it-to-turn-into-a-normal-country-soon/913091/
Islamic Emirate spokesperson, health minister, deputy foreign minister among two dozen Taliban leaders sending daughters to schools in Pakistan and Qatar.
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https://theprint.in/world/school-ban-for-afghan-girls-but-taliban-leaders-daughters-play-football-study-medicine-abroad/913150/
इस्लामिक अमीरात प्रवक्ता, स्वास्थ्य मंत्री, विदेश उप मंत्री समेत करीब दो दर्जन तालिबान नेताओं ने अपनी बेटियों को पढ़ने के लिए पाकिस्तान और कतर के स्कूलों में भेजा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/world/afghan-girls-banned-from-going-to-school-daughters-of-taliban-leaders-playing-football-studying-abroad/307687/
E-scooters, being built by brands trying to make a name for themselves, are as safe as two-wheelers and cars that have internal combustion engines.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/dashboard/why-electric-scooters-are-catching-fire-should-this-really-make-you-worry-about-evs/913680/
As India and the United States hold the 4th 2+2 ministerial summit, Shekhar Gupta reads into the statements from the American and Indian officials. What do the statements & conferences tell us about China, Russia, Ukraine and the future of ties between the two countries. In episode 979 of #CutTheClutter, we also talk about the shift of India's policy from Soviets to Americans.
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नायकों की सूची में छत्रपति शिवाजी, पूर्व राष्ट्रपति और प्रधानमंत्री, अम्बेडकर, सावरकर, बाल ठाकरे आदि शामिल हैं. इसमें मोदी या कोविंद का जिक्र नहीं है, लेकिन ‘पदासीन प्रधानमंत्री और राष्ट्रपति’ शामिल हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/own-a-liquor-shop-cant-name-it-after-gods-heroes-ex-pms-or-forts-orders-uddhav-govt/307040/
The problem with the majoritarian pandering that India is seeing today is that it is based on fables and imagined realities.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/kejriwal-gave-bjp-a-thug-life-response-on-kashmir-files-row-a-template-to-counter-hate/911821/
ICMR researchers discuss sputum transportation by unmanned aerial vehicles in a paper published in the journal 'Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene'.
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https://theprint.in/health/drones-could-help-with-quicker-detection-of-drug-resistant-tb-icmr-study-says/911678/
लेफ्ट विंग छात्रों ने एबीवीपी के छात्रों पर हिंसा का आरोप लगाते हुए उसके सदस्यों को गिरफ्तार करने की मांग को लेकर दिल्ली पुलिस मुख्यालय पर प्रदर्शन किया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/students-protest-continues-in-jnu-in-connection-with-violence-over-meat-controversy/306754/
First Brahmins benefited from the pro-English agitations of Tamil people. Now Amit Shah's agenda is harming Shudra/Dalit/Adivasi global job prospects.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-brahmin-baniya-profited-from-english-bjp-rss-want-to-deny-that-to-dalit-adivasis/911712/
The boreal biome, which is the world’s largest ecological habitat making up nearly a quarter of all forested area on earth, is shifting to higher latitudes, moving closer to the North Pole. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how this is happening, why, and its implications. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: -Berner et al., Global Change Biology (Feb 2022): Satellite observations document trends consistent with a boreal forest biome shift https://doi.org/10.1111/gcb.16121 -Satellites Reveal Slow Shift of the Entire Boreal Biome https://eos.org/articles/satellites-reveal-slow-shift-of-the-entire-boreal-biome
Get ready for fractious debates on JNU with two arguments — It's home to ‘anti-Hindu’ elements, and RSS wants to dictate food choices. Both are baseless. To know more, read: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/heres-why-the-jnu-unit-of-the-abvp-is-a-terrible-advertisement-for-the-rss-student-wing/911364/
Emerging videos from China's Shanghai show residents on the brink of starvation and protesting against the government after being put under a stringent lockdown. In episode 978 of #CutTheClutter, @ShekharGupta traces why Xi Jinping is facing a backlash from its citizens when the data shows that China's 'Zero Tolerance Policy' for Covid was a success.
83-year-old petitioner’s case was listed 147 times in 20 yrs, but not heard even once. SC calls it ‘sorry state of affairs’ that ‘frustrates purpose’ of laws made for speedy redressal.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/why-sc-expressed-concern-over-up-courts-tareekh-pe-tareekh-in-30-yr-old-arbitration-award-plea/909940/
दिल्ली और गाजियाबाद में बीजेपी संचालित नगर निकायों ने नवरात्रि के दौरान मांस बेचने पर पाबंदी लगाने की पहल की थी. लेकिन BJP ने इस मामले को आगे नहीं बढ़ाया और अपने कदम पीछे खींच लिए. BJP की राजनीति में गोमांस पर पाबंदी तो सही बैठ जाती है, लेकिन मांस पर पाबंदी का मामला फिट नहीं बैठता है. ऐसा क्यों है, जानिए दिलीप मंडल की पाठशाला में.
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दो महीने तक चले पुलिस ऑपरेशन—जिसमें सौ से अधिक पुलिस अधिकारी शामिल थे—के बाद इन लड़कियों के घर से करीब 574 किलोमीटर दूर लखनऊ में कीटनाशक बेचते पाया गया. घर से भागने का यह उनका तीसरा प्रयास था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/how-two-teenage-sisters-from-jaipur-ran-away-from-home-got-their-dream-job-and-two-months-later-the-police-traced-them/306428/
Almost 26 million residents of Shanghai have been put under a lockdown amid an emerging food crisis. Even billionaire Kathy Xu Xin has struggled to buy milk and bread.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/shanghai-residents-cant-post-about-food-crisis-and-china-fears-us-may-nuke-it-some-day/911011/
You can only plan a major operation till the point the logistics supply is assured, come what may. But Russia didn't opt for it.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/fate-of-russian-armour-in-ukraine-not-encouraging-but-premature-to-write-off-the-tank/910740/
CutTheClutter #ImranKhan #PakistanPolitics Imran Khan is out and Pakistan is on way to electing a new leader, most likely Shehbaz Sharif of PML (N) heading a multi-party coalition. In this special episode 977 of#CutTheClutter Shekhar Gupta lists the 5 factors that explain how Pakistan got here, and where it’s headed.
दुनिया इस तरह बदल चुकी है जिसकी किसी ने कल्पना भी नहीं की थी, उन्होंने भी नहीं की होगी जो लोगों को आपस में लड़ाने के लिए उन्हें धर्म, संस्कृति, और सभ्यतागत अंतरों के आधार पर बांटते हैं
PureScience The concentrations of methane in the atmosphere has reached record highs in 2021, surpassing the previous record high of 2020. Methane is more potent than carbon dioxide at trapping and raising heat in the short term, and the dangerous levels of emissions is causing scientists to raise extreme alarm. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains.
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In this week's #NationalInterest, ThePrint Editor -in- chief Shekhar Gupta, talks about how post Cold War, Muslim world was seen as rising to challenge the Christian West. The war now is in Europe, within the same race, faith, civilisation. ----more----
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आम आदमी पार्टी ने बीजेपी-आरएसएस द्वारा बढ़ाए गए राष्ट्रवाद की ही नकल की है जो कि भारतीय राष्ट्रवाद के बिल्कुल उलट है. यह राष्ट्रीय एकता को नुकसान पहुंचाने वाले घावों को भरने में बिल्कुल नाकाम है.
In episode 976 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Indian Chief Ministers and how they exert power through the portfolios they hold. We also look at a few important portfolios, exceptions and trends in taking over portfolios and three Urdu expressions which define their politics amidst Imran Khan’s no confidence vote.
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If Russia can enforce its international will by war and threats to use weapons of mass destruction, China will not be far behind in employing those tactics.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/at-22-us-needs-to-treat-india-as-great-power-and-india-needs-to-act-like-one/905476/
AAP नेताओं का कहना है कि उन्हें ममता बनर्जी के ग़ैर- BJP विपक्षी मोर्चे में शामिल होने के न्योते का जवाब देने में जल्दबाज़ी की ज़रूरत नहीं है, और वो इसी साल होने वाले हिमाचल और गुजरात चुनावों तक अपना समय बिताएंगे.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/aap-raising-its-nose-for-mamata-joining-the-non-bjp-opposition-front/304914/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra speaks to senior Pakistani journalist & Geo TV anchor Hamid Mir about the Pakistan Supreme Court's historic verdict, on the No-Confidence vote in the National Assembly on April 9, the return of Nawaz Sharif to Pakistan, the role of the Pakistan army in this crisis and the future of Imran Khan. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
AAP leaders say they see no urgency to respond to Mamata Banerjee's letter about joining non-BJP front, and will bide their time until Himachal and Gujarat polls later this year.
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https://theprint.in/politics/why-aap-is-turning-up-its-nose-at-joining-mamatas-proposed-non-bjp-opposition-front/905086/
हिंद महासागर में मिंग राजवंश का आक्रामक विस्तार भारत और शी जिनपिंग दोनों के लिए एक सबक है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/instead-of-trying-to-beat-china-in-sri-lanka-india-needs-to-change-the-course-of-the-game/304223/
Stand-Up India scheme worked successfully for women. But what happened to the '1.25 lakh Dalit entrepreneurs' it was supposed to create?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-govts-stand-up-india-scheme-worked-for-women-but-missed-its-target-scs-sts/907669/
The Opposition wants the dissolved Parliament to be restored, and has assured the court it has the numbers to protect the Constitution.
As Hungary’s president, Viktor Orbán gets elected for his 4th term amid alarming circumstances, in episode 975 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Hungarian politics, gerrymandering, Hungarian nationalist Imre Nagy and joke parties.
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Ahmed Murtaza, accused in Gorakhpur Math attack, allegedly acted alone but intelligence and police agencies investigating whether case could be symptom of ‘IS expansion’ in India.
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https://theprint.in/india/suspect-in-gorakhnath-math-attack-is-self-radicalised-introvert-wanted-to-join-is-but-could-not/905670/
The nationalism promoted by BJP-RSS, and mimicked by AAP, is the opposite of Indian nationalism. This version has no interest in healing wounds that affect national unity.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, although a common, is not well understood at the cellular level. The discovery of a new type of cells in the lungs sheds some light on the diseases and paves the way for treating the disease. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn how these cells are linked to COPD. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read the full paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-04552-0
जोमैटो और स्विगी पर बाजार पर एकाधिकार जताने और पार्टनर रेस्टोरेंट्स पर अपनी कीमतों की शर्तें थोपने का आरोप है. रेस्टोरेंट-मालिकों के निकाय ने सीसीआई में शिकायत दर्ज कराई थी.----more----https://hindi.theprint.in/india/economy/are-zomato-swiggy-helping-restaurant-business-or-hurting-it-why-cci-has-ordered-a-probe/304342/
Slowly but surely, the narrative is moving away from Hindu victimhood to Hindu Triumphalism.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/hijab-halal-navratri-the-message-is-for-hindus-not-muslims-in-modis-india/905194/
टूर ऑफ़ ड्यूटी, को पहले परीक्षण के आधार पर लागू किए जाने की संभावना है. इसका मकसद वेतन में बढ़ोतरी और पेंशन के बोझ को कम करना है. शॉर्ट सर्विस कमीशन को अधिकारियों के लिए और आकर्षक बनाने के प्रयास भी जारी हैं.
Marking the 42nd founding day of the BJP, in episode 974 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the trajectory of the party since its inception-- under various leaders. And five reasons that were core to party's rise.
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Why America wants to destabilise Pakistan, but Imran Khan and Pakistan Army are on the same page, Pakistan's Law, Information & Broadcasting Minister Fawad Hussain Chaudhry, tells ThePrint's Jyoti Malhotra
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The Ming dynasty’s aggressive expansion in the Indian Ocean has lessons for both India and Xi Jinping.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/instead-of-trying-to-beat-china-in-sri-lanka-new-delhi-needs-to-change-the-game/904548/
So far, China has refrained from officially commenting on the situation in Sri Lanka and Pakistan – but there is growing chatter on news and Weibo, Baidu.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/praise-for-imran-blame-for-india-how-chinese-experts-spin-crises-in-pakistan-sri-lanka/903378/
रावलपिंडी की कोशिश है कि रक्षा सहयोग और पाकिस्तान को फाइनेंशियल एक्शन टास्क फोर्स की ग्रे लिस्ट से हटाने के बीच संतुलन बनाया जाए. पश्चिमी देश उपकरण देने से मना कर रहे हैं, और सौदे रद्द कर रहे हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/defence/the-pakistani-army-irritated-by-the-problems-of-chinese-technology-is-again-trying-to-persuade-the-us-for-defense/303629/
Bhaskar Rao joined the AAP this week after a 32-year career in IPS that saw him serve as Bengaluru Police commissioner as well as ADGP, and battle some controversy.
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https://theprint.in/politics/how-ex-ips-bhaskar-rao-chennai-born-bengaluru-boy-aims-to-boost-aaps-karnataka-push/903338/
भाजपा की विभाजनकारी राजनीति कर्नाटक की सामाजिक समरसता, सबको साथ लेकर चलने वाली संस्कृति और देश की आर्थिक वृद्धि के लिए जरूरी उद्यमशीलता के विकास के लिए एक खतरा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/karnataka-youve-got-problem-why-bjps-divisive-politics-can-ruin-bengalurus-unicorn-party/301852/
In episode 973 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at two of India’s neighbours — Pakistan and Sri Lanka and their crumbling economies. We look at Pakistani economy's performance since Imran Khan came to power, suspension of IMF programme and Sri Lanka’s major economic crisis amidst the political turmoil.
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भारत को एक ऐसी आधुनिक मुस्लिम महिला की जरूरत है जो अंग्रेजी में बात करती हो लेकिन उसे उर्दू में भी महारत हासिल हो, जो सांस्कृतिक रूप से इस्लामी हो, लेकिन जरूरी नहीं कि वो उसके कपड़ों से झलके.
https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/meet-these-10-people-with-the-help-of-whom-kejriwal-wants-to-increase-aap-at-national-level-after-punjab-victory/303265/
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After 11 yrs of on & off talks, India &Australia finally signed phase 1 of ECTA to allow greater flow of goods & services, reducing Canberra’s dependence on Chinese goods.
It is a testament to her life that the institutions she founded—IIC, National School of Drama, and the township of Faridabad—still exist.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/meet-the-indian-freedom-activist-who-didnt-want-her-legacy-to-survive-kamaladevi/902852/?amp
The demand of an Ahir Regiment is a reflection of the existing system that still carries some of the legacies of discrimination practised by the British.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/merit-must-be-the-benchmark-for-armed-forces-hiring-not-recruitable-male-population-index/902137/
The Hubble Space Telescope has managed to obtain an image of the farthest star ever known, at 12.9 billion light years away. Named Earendel, it it is also one of the oldest stars known, having formed a mere billion years after the Big Bang. How did Hubble obtain a photo of such an old and distant star? ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Welch, B., Coe, D., Diego, J.M. et al. A highly magnified star at redshift 6.2. Nature 603, 815–818 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04449-y
‘अपरिहार्य’ का तमगा हमेशा अच्छा नहीं माना जाता, याद कीजिए नरेंद्र मोदी ने गुजरात में मुख्यमंत्री पद से इस्तीफा देने वाली आनंदीबेन पटेल की जगह अमित शाह को गद्दी पर नहीं बैठने दिया था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/many-in-race-to-be-narendra-modi-successor-but-one-who-can-step-into-amit-shah-shoes/303015/
In episode 972 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the ruthless civilian killings in Bucha and Russia’s response to it. We also look at Putin’s attack in Grozny and who was Ukraine's Stepan Bandera.
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As Imran Khan's government faces defining no-confidence motion, in episode 968 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Pakistani politics through its Governor Generals, Presidents, Prime Ministers and the role of Pakistani army in their politics. We also look at significant leaders and the constitutional amendments that altered the course of politics & democracy in Pakistan.
As India witnesses a flurry of foreign visits including Japanese prime minister; Chinese, Russian, Mexican foreign ministers and US, Austrian, European envoys, Shekhar Gupta analyses this increased flow of visits. In Episode 969 of CutTheClutter, we trace what is happening in and around India in the midst of these visits.
हेमंत सोरेन के लिए भी इतना आसान नहीं होगा क्योंकि ये विधायक उन्हीं मुद्दों पर अपने सरकार को घेर रहे हैं, जिन मुद्दों को लेकर जेएमएम चुनाव के वक्त जनता के बीच गई थी.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/why-jmm-and-congress-mlas-are-showing-rebellious-attitude-in-jharkhand-hemant-soren-bjp/302739/
Govt to borrow Rs 8.45 lakh crore from market in the first half of 2022-23 by issuing bonds. Over 10 years, there has been a substantial increase in govt’s borrowings through bonds.
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https://theprint.in/economy/why-modi-govts-large-borrowing-plan-this-year-will-also-pinch-all-ordinary-borrowers/899000/
Weekend curfew was imposed from Saturday to Monday to quell large-scale protests against govt amid an economic crisis. Opposition MPs claim govt is ‘cornered & helpless’.
The early days of breaking the ice between a newly independent India and a civil war-plagued China weren’t a cakewalk at all.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/what-ambassador-pradeep-rawat-can-take-away-from-indias-first-china-envoy-kps-menons-stint/900739/
During foreign minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to Delhi, there was speculation that China might be willing to step back on its position in Eastern Ladakh. That seems unlikely now.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/pla-soldiers-mastering-hindi-and-chinese-court-jails-man-for-disrespecting-galwan-martyr/900780/
आर्थिक संकट के बीच सरकार के खिलाफ बड़े पैमाने पर हो रहे विरोध को दबाने के लिए, शनिवार से सोमवार तक कर्फ्यू लगा दिया गया था. विपक्षी सांसदों का दावा है कि सरकार कठिनाई में है और बेबस है.
भाजपा की विभाजनकारी राजनीति कर्नाटक की सामाजिक समरसता, सबको साथ लेकर चलने वाली संस्कृति और देश की आर्थिक वृद्धि के लिए जरूरी उद्यमशीलता के विकास के लिए एक खतरा है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/karnataka-youve-got-problem-why-bjps-divisive-politics-can-ruin-bengalurus-unicorn-party/301852/
BJP’s politics threatens to rob Karnataka of social cohesion, harmony & inclusive culture, necessary for building start-ups worth billions and fuelling the growth of a nation.
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https://theprint.in/national-interest/karnataka-youve-got-a-problem-why-bjps-divisive-politics-can-ruin-bengalurus-unicorn-party/898695/
In episode 971 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta reads between the lines of Imran Khan's national address, interpreting various attacks on US, opposition & army. Also, a story to help us read Khan's mindset.
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In the past, India had leaders who shared the many qualities of Kennedy – from B.R. Ambedkar, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay, to P.V. Narasimha Rao.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/robert-kennedys-politics-was-almost-ambedkarite-world-needs-leaders-like-him-today/896400/
परीक्षा पे चर्चा में पीएम मोदी ने कहा कि परीक्षा जीवन का एक सहज हिस्सा है, हमारी विकास यात्रा का एक पड़ाव है और हम इससे बहुत बार गुजर चुके हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/pariksha-pe-charcha-students-pm-narendra-modi-talkatora-stadium-online-education-nep/301326/
For six decades now, the Chetak has been the backbone of the rotary wing fleets of the three military Services, BSF, many state governments and private aviation companies.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/powerful-beast-what-flying-the-chetak-is-like-at-the-daunting-heights-of-the-himalayas/896558/
अफस्पा सुरक्षा बलों को अभियान चलाने और बिना वॉरंट के किसी को भी गिरफ्तार करने की शक्ति देता है और अगर सुरक्षा बलों की गोली से किसी की मौत हो जाए तो भी यह उन्हें गिरफ्तारी और अभियोजन से संरक्षण भी मुहैया कराता है.
In episode 970 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the declining strength of the Indian armed forces. Why this might be a good thing. We also understand the budget of Indian Armed forces and what is budgetary burden of the pensions.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to India is an indication that the Chinese want PM Narendra Modi to participate in the BRICS summit in China later this year and the significance of External Affairs minister S Jaishankar's visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka and why India is reclaiming lost territory in South Asia over which the Chinese had expanded its footprint.----more----Read this weak's Global Print here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/china-wants-modi-at-brics-summit-jaishankars-tour-of-s-asia-shows-india-wont-back-off/892313/
रूस में रह रहे तमाम भारतीय छात्र अपने मेजबान देश के यूक्रेन पर हमला कर देने की वजह से लागू अंतरराष्ट्रीय प्रतिबंधों की आंच महसूस कर रहे हैं, लेकिन अधिकांश छात्रों ने अभी वहीं रुकने का फैसला किया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/atm-cards-were-wasted-lack-of-food-due-to-the-war-indians-are-suffering-not-only-in-ukraine-but-also-in-russia/300843/
Indian students living in Russia are feeling the pinch of the international sanctions stemming from their host country’s invasion of Ukraine, but most are staying put.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/defunct-atm-cards-food-shortages-not-just-ukraine-indian-students-in-russia-also-hit-by-war/894948/
कोटा वाले डॉक्टर को लेकर चुटकुले खूब बनते हैं लेकिन डॉक्टरों की एक 'कैटेगरी' ऐसी है, जो NEET में 8 लाख से भी नीचे का रैंक लाकर डॉक्टर बन रही है. ये NRI कोटा वाले डॉक्टर हैं, जो डिग्री के लिए 3 करोड़ रुपए तक खर्च कर रहे हैं. क्या है ये लीला, जानिए दिलीप मंडल की पाठशाला में.
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https://youtu.be/RO8owgesIHE
Until a few years ago, the Hindu Right was largely pro-US. Now, Joe Biden is seen as antagonistic — if not to India, then to the sort of India that Modi’s supporters want to create.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/the-hindu-right-is-turning-against-the-us-but-india-needs-to-see-reality-over-rhetoric/895977/
When he wants to, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal can pack quite a punch for someone who projects himself as a cross between an income tax officer and R.K. Laxman’s common man.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/the-extraordinary-tv-performances-of-an-ordinary-man-the-week-of-arvind-kejriwal/895307/
PureScience Studies have shown that those who dislike exercise can also start to love it after persisting for a few days. But the biochemical mechanism in the brain behind this has not been well understood. Exercise has been linked consistently to endorphins. A new study now elaborates what actually happens to the brain when someone starts an exercise regimen. Sandhya Ramesh of ThePrint explains the research and findings. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supplementary reading: Saanijoki et al., Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 2022. Aerobic Fitness is Associated with Cerebral mu-Opioid Receptor Activation in Healthy Humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35195103/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don’t like exercise? Your brain can change, study suggests https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/article-dont-like-exercise-your-brain-can-change-study-suggests/
At a brainstorm meet last weekend, CM instructed ministers to rejig many of MP's welfare schemes like Ladli Laxmi, Kanyadaan & Teerth Darshan, which had earned him 'Mama' nickname.
As India witnesses a flurry of foreign visits including Japanese prime minister; Chinese, Russian, Mexican foreign ministers and US, Austrian, European envoys, Shekhar Gupta analyses this increased flow of visits. In Episode 969 of CutTheClutter, we trace what is happening in and around India in the midst of these visits.
पिछले हफ्ते राष्ट्रपति रामनाथ कोविंद से पद्म श्री प्राप्त करने के लिए राष्ट्रपति भवन के दरबार हॉल में नंगे पैर चल कर आये स्वामी शिवानंद का दावा है कि उनका जन्म अगस्त 1896 में हुआ था.
Accessibility in banking facilities is crucial for financial inclusion of persons with disabilities and for achieving the dream of turning India into a digital economy.
Text copy: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-banks-cant-ignore-persons-with-disabilities-rbi-guidelines-exist-for-a-reason/894115/
Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal have become icons in this post-ideological populism, one that consistently promises to channel the unified will of the people.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indians-bored-with-politics-of-ideology-populism-speaks-from-modi-to-kejriwal/893547/
China is said to be trying ‘to gain maximum advantage’ out of the crisis in Sri Lanka — marked by shortages & power cuts — and is ‘following up’ on measures India is announcing.
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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/line-of-credit-loan-medicines-india-china-rivalry-finds-new-ground-in-lanka-economic-crisis/893921/
Link- https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-mlc-mla-oppose-ban-of-muslim-traders-in-temple-fairs-minister-said-reaction-to-hijab-controversy/299966/
Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that employees of Chandigarh administration will now function under Central Civil Services Rules. Punjab’s AAP government is crying foul.
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https://theprint.in/politics/why-bjp-aap-are-locking-horns-again-this-time-over-change-in-chandigarh-admin-service-rules/892420/
प्रधानमंत्री Narendra Modi कह रहे हैं कि उत्तर प्रदेश के चुनाव में जाति की राजनीति हार गई है और विकासवाद की जीत हुई है. क्या 1990 में शुरू हुआ पिछड़ी जातियों का उभार यूपी में थम गया है? या फिर इसने कोई नई शक्ल ले ली है? फिर सवाल ये भी उठता है कि विपक्षी दल सामाजिक न्याय का मुद्दा उठा भी रहे थे या नहीं? अधिक जानने के लिए दिप्रिंट दिलीप मंडल की पाठशाला सुनें।
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https://youtu.be/HeoVKmnoIog
We are now producing more news than ever – on Ukraine, election, Covid. And faster.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/readers-editor/theprint-has-new-features-authors-desk-but-missed-out-on-reporter-in-ukraine/892899/
गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने घोषणा की है कि चंडीगढ़ प्रशासन के कर्मचारी अब केंद्रीय सिविल सेवा नियमों के तहत काम करेंगे. पंजाब की आम आदमी सरकार ने इसका विरोध किया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/aap-and-bjp-fighting-over-chandigarh-admin-service-rules-punjab/299738/
From NPP in Manipur to BPF in Assam and now VIP in Bihar, BJP has maintained a track record of losing allies. And it is not bothered.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/shark-remora-bond-defines-bjps-ties-with-allies-bihars-son-of-mallah-learns-the-hard-way/891571/
The dangerous factor is whether Putin will misjudge NATO’S actions and attempt greater risks to speedily throttle the spirited Ukrainian resistance.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/a-nuclear-threat-hangs-over-the-world-until-the-russian-invasion-is-rolled-back/892055/
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters the fifth week, in episode 967 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta finite and infinite wars of the two countries and how efficiently Ukrainians have managed to keep the Russian forces on the edge. We also look at Russian press briefings, Turkey’s mediating role in the situation, Biden’s remarks and try to understand who seems to be where in the stalemate-like situation.
साहनी खुद अपनी विधानसभा सीट नहीं जीत पाए थे लेकिन भाजपा के कोटे से वो एमएलसी चुने गए जिसके बाद उन्हें बिहार में मंत्री बनाया गया.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/mukesh-sahni-nitish-kumar-tejashwi-yadav-vikassheel-insaan-party-bjp-bihar/299301/
War was always a business enterprise for the US, and Ukraine is no different. But it doesn't outweigh the threat of a growing Chinese presence.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/china-reached-out-to-india-as-its-facing-heat-from-us-on-ukraine-but-wang-yi-did-it-badly/890542/
Goswami exchanging barbs with a US professor has been viewed 4.7 million times on Weibo.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/china-is-all-praise-for-arnab-goswami-as-angry-host-trends-on-wiebo/890902/
India is the world’s second-largest wheat producer after China, but a high consumption base has seldom allowed it to be a big exporter. This can change, at least in this year.
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https://theprint.in/economy/indias-big-wheat-opportunity-how-delhi-can-make-up-for-export-shortfall-from-russia-ukraine/887857/
बीजेपी ने जिस तरह से लाभार्थियों के मामले को चुनाव प्रचार में प्राथमिकता दी, बल्कि जिस तरह से इन योजनाओं को चलाया और चुनाव से पहले इन्हें लागू किया, उससे ये तो पता चलता ही है कि वो इन योजनाओं को कितनी गंभीरता से लेती है.
संयुक्त राष्ट्र में भारत की गैरहाजिरी पर पश्चिमी देशों ने न सिर्फ उसकी आलोचना की बल्कि अनैतिकता को लेकर ताने भी कसे. लेकिन ऐसे कई कारण हैं जिनकी वजह से हम भारतीय नीति को सिर्फ इसी संदर्भ में नहीं आंक सकते. और जो ऐसा करते हैं, उन्हें खुद अपने गिरेबान में झांककर देखना चाहिए.
In this week’s #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta explains what’s behind India’s Ukraine policy, the Western hypocrisy and how nations act in self-interest. He also breaks down the reasons why India’s policy on Ukraine can’t be examined in terms of morality. To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/whats-behind-indias-ukraine-policy-western-hypocrisy-how-nations-act-in-self-interest/888719/
योगी आदित्यनाथ ने अपने कैबिनेट में 52 मंत्रियों को शामिल किया है जिसमें सिविल सर्वेंट्स, 5 महिलाएं और एक मुस्लिम चेहरा हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/many-old-names-missing-from-yogi-2-0-cabinet-civil-servants-5-women-and-1-muslim-face-included/298086/
In episode 966 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the Special Committee’s report on farm laws which was recently made public by Anil Ghanwat, one of the authors of the report. What are the committee’s analysis and recommendations of the contentious farm laws, including the essential commodities act and MSP. Also what is India's wheat story during the global shortage.
All states place restrictions on who can buy farmland. India’s low score on the protection of property rights harms farmers.
वी.पी. सिंह, लालकृष्ण आडवाणी हों या नरसिंह राव, वाजपेयी, यूपीए की सरकार, किसी ने कश्मीरी पंडितों के दर्द को नहीं समझा ‘कश्मीर फाइल्स’ ने उस भूल को ठीक करने की कोशिश की है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/vajpayee-advani-to-upa-the-kashmir-files-acknowledges-a-tragedy-no-one-wanted-to-talk-about/297736/
A scheme guaranteeing subsidised coal for MSMEs was formulated in 2007-08 under the Manmohan Singh govt. Its implementation in Gujarat has spawned allegations of corruption.
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https://theprint.in/india/anatomy-of-gujarats-rs-6000-cr-coal-scam-upa-era-msme-subsidy-that-beneficiaries-never-got/870007/
The government has to change its view of nuclear weapons as mere symbols of power and see them as affording India a dynamic military means against China.
Using brain-computer interface or electrodes implanted in the brain, German scientists have successfully enabled a fully paralysed ALS patient in a completely locked-in state with no voluntary muscle control, to communicate with full sentences. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the technology and the ethical concerns it raises. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Chaudhary, U., Vlachos, I., Zimmermann, J.B. et al. Spelling interface using intracortical signals in a completely locked-in patient enabled via auditory neurofeedback training. Nat Commun 13, 1236 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28859-8 With new ‘brain-reading’ research, a once-tarnished scientist seeks redemption https://www.statnews.com/2022/03/22/niels-birbaumer-brain-computer-interface-research/
एनटीए महानिदेशक विनीत जोशी का कहना है कि सीयूईटी में ‘मॉडल सिलेबस’ इस्तेमाल किया जाएगा जिसमें एनसीईआरटी और प्रदेश बोर्ड्स के सवाल शामिल होंगे. 11वीं कक्षा तक के सवाल इस्तेमाल नहीं होंगे.----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/education/new-university-entrance-exam-to-be-based-on-class-12-course-needs-no-coaching-nta-chief/297512/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why the Modi Government’s foreign policy is in a sweet spot today.
As Broadsheet CEO, Kaveh Moussavi, apologises to former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Watch this episode of #CutTheClutter, first published on 15 January 2021, where Shekhar Gupta explains the entangled story of Broadsheet company & NAB involving bribery, politics, subterfuge, intrigue, back-stabbing, deal-making and a mysterious death.
In the wake of its Punjab win, AAP has appointed new office-bearers in 9 states including Chhattisgarh, Telangana & Himachal, with remit to build volunteer base and prepare for polls.
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https://theprint.in/politics/rajasthan-conclave-gujarat-roadshows-packed-schedules-for-top-aap-leaders-as-party-expands/884626/
पंजाब में अपनी जीत से उत्साहित आप ने छत्तीसगढ़, तेलंगाना और हिमाचल सहित नौ राज्यों में नए पदाधिकारियों की नियुक्ति की है, जिन्हें वालंटियर को जोड़ने और चुनावी तैयारियों में जुटने की जिम्मेदारी सौंपी गई है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/rajasthan-conclave-gujarat-roadshows-packed-schedules-for-top-aap-leaders-as-party-expands/297250/
VP Singh, LK Advani, Narasimha Rao, Vajpayee, and UPA govts all failed to recognise the pain of Kashmiri Pandits. Now The Kashmir Files is rectifying that.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/vajpayee-advani-to-upa-the-kashmir-files-acknowledges-a-tragedy-no-one-wanted-to-talk-about/885006/
When we think of India’s influence on the world, it's important to recognise individuals who weren't kings — Buddhist monks can shed stereotypes.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/theres-more-to-indian-tantra-mantra-than-you-think-it-won-china-for-buddhist-monks/885233/
योगी आदित्यनाथ शुक्रवार को लखनऊ के 75,000 क्षमता वाले इकाना स्टेडियम में दूसरी बार यूपी के सीएम पद की शपथ लेंगे. 2024 को देखते हुए बीजेपी ने इसे भव्य बनाने की योजना बनाई है.
As Russian forces try to turn the city of Mariupol into rubble, in episode 965 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the strategic importance of the largest city in the Donetsk region as Russia tries to recapture the city, first captured in 2014. And why this attack is a repeat of Putin's playbook from Syria and Chechnya.
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The MU5735 crash that killed 132 Chinese is a tragedy, but there is no end to conspiracy theories in a world rife with disinformation. Weibo is replete with them.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/chinas-worst-air-tragedy-in-a-decade-fuels-conspiracy-theories-claims-of-us-involvement/884116/
Policy on battery swapping for EVs is being formulated by NITI Aayog, while Bureau of Indian Standards is working on the parameters the batteries will have to meet.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/battery-swaps-coming-by-mid-2023-to-make-driving-an-electric-vehicle-easier-cheaper/883701/
Ashokamitran was the first Tamil writer invited to attend the writers-in-residence program at Iowa University in 1973. He actively wrote even in his dotage.
2018 के विधानसभा चुनाव में भाजपा को कांग्रेस के मुकाबले कुछ ही अंतर से हार का सामना करना पड़ा था, जबकि दोनों दलों को करीब 41% वोट मिले थे. अब, कई राज्यों में जीत के बाद भाजपा ने मध्य प्रदेश में 2023 के अंत में प्रस्तावित चुनावों की तैयारियां अभी से शुरू कर दी हैं.----more----Read the article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/bjp-targets-51-votes-in-mp-in-2023-already-working-on-tech-driven-micro-plans-at-booth-level/296617/
Earth’s north and South Pole have opposite weather at any point of the year, with the South Pole now currently going into winter, and the North Pole coming out of it. However, both poles are experiencing ground-breaking record temperatures, simultaneously melting, causing alarm among scientists all over the world. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Remarkable Arctic sea ice thinning in three years https://news.agu.org/press-release/new-observations-from-icesat-2-show-remarkable-arctic-sea-ice-thinning-in-just-three-years It’s 70 degrees warmer than normal in eastern Antarctica. Scientists are flabbergasted. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2022/03/18/antarctica-heat-wave-climate-change/ 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave ‘virtually impossible’ without global warming, scientists find https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2021/11/2021-pacific-northwest-heat-wave-virtually-impossible-without-global-warming-scientists-find/ New research on forests and oceans suggest projections of future warming may be too conservative, with serious consequences http://www.climatecodered.org/2021/01/new-research-on-forests-and-oceans.html
मध्य प्रदेश के सीएम की छवि एक मृदुभाषी और उदार नेता वाली रही है, लेकिन अब वह ट्रैक बदलकर एक सख्त प्रशासक के तौर पर पहचान बनाते नजर आ रहे हैं.
In episode 964 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the Data from 'Trivedi Centre for Political Data' that has tracked Congress Party and its consistent decline since 1984, the regional parties & BJP's emergence as a top challenger. We also answer the question- 'Who is to be blamed?'.
PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, a Rs 100 lakh-crore project for developing infra, is increasing synergy across ministries, which is expected to speed up implementation.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/how-gati-shakti-master-plan-has-pulled-ministries-out-of-silos-is-helping-plan-projects-better/881878/
While most of us will get over the blazing mood that has been set aflame, Kashmiri Pandits living scattered within the Valley will once again move into uncertain times.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/kashmir-files-a-hit-due-to-ignorance-of-history-but-pandits-could-be-worse-off-after-film/882296/
Ukraine’s recent indication of abandoning its NATO ambitions perhaps provides the greatest opening for the war to be replaced by diplomacy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/ukraine-has-given-an-opening-ancient-civilisations-india-china-can-now-help-end-the-war/881828/
Arvind Kejriwal’s national ambition could make life difficult for AAP leader and Punjab's new CM. Bhagwant Mann will have to also keep PM Modi and Centre in good humour. Watch this week's #PoliticallyCorrect by ThePrint's Political editor DK Singh.
पंजाब में ‘इंकलाब के चेहरे’ भगवंत मान के लिए चुनौतियों का अंबार लगा हुआ है, अगर वे दिल्ली में बैठे राजनीतिक आकाओं की मेहरबानी पर निर्भर नजर आएंगे तो पंजाबियों का विश्वास और सम्मान कभी नहीं हासिल कर पाएंगे.
In episode 963 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at 75 years of history of Kashmir through the tenures of its political leaders ranging from rulers to civil servants, to generals, to intelligence people. We look at leaders such as Karan Singh, KV Krishna Rao, Abdullahs and many Governors & Chief Ministers of the state.
While MRI scans allow scientists to peek into a living brain, at the cellular level there is still a lot left to learn. This is where the new IIT-M centre will work.
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https://theprint.in/science/how-new-iit-madras-centre-will-map-human-brains-one-thin-slice-at-a-time/881553/
सामाजिक न्याय यूपी में मुकाबले में था ही नहीं. कोई बड़ी पार्टी इस आधार पर वोट मांग ही नहीं रही थी. वह संघर्ष हो सकता है आगे चलकर हो लेकिन उससे पहले ही इसे हारा हुआ घोषित कर देना जल्दबाजी है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/bjp-won-in-up-but-social-justice-has-not-been-defeated-narendra-modi/295461/
Arvind Kejriwal’s national ambition could make life difficult for AAP leader and Punjab's new CM. Bhagwant Mann will have to also keep PM Modi and Centre in good humour.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/mann-kejriwal-modi-why-new-punjab-cm-will-have-a-tough-time-juggling-conflicting-interests/881199/
The invasive and poisonous Australian pest, cane toad, has become increasingly cannibalistic in recent years, indicating a new form of evolution occurring in Australia not seen in the toads’ native habitat in South America. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains why the toads are killing each other within less than a century of landing on the continent. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Crossland et al., Ecology and Evolution (2022). Choosy cannibals: Targeted consumption of conspecific hatchlings by larval cane toads is triggered by species-specific defensive toxins https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.8655 Cane Toads An Unnatural History (1988) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SBLf1tsoaw
Some organisations created the false notion that farm laws would abolish MSP. In reality, there was a ‘silent’ majority of farmers who supported it.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/im-making-public-the-supreme-court-panel-report-on-farm-laws-india-needs-to-know-the-truth/881459/
पूर्व कांग्रेस पार्षद इशरत जहां को सोमवार को, दिल्ली दंगों की साज़िश रचने के मामले में दर्ज FIR के सिलसिले में ज़मानत दे दी गई. ये है ज़मानत आदेश तक का घटनाक्रम.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/why-did-the-court-grant-bail-to-ishrat-jahan-after-marriage-prisoner-attacks-and-two-years-in-jail/295160/
After three decades free of wild polio, the continent of Africa is host to it once again after a 4 year old girl was found infected in Malawi last month. Wild polio today exists only in Afghanistan and likely Pakistan. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the implications of polio in Malawi and the response of East African nations. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: Malawi, neighbors to begin mass vaccination campaigns against polio https://www.statnews.com/2022/03/17/malawi-to-begin-mass-vaccination-campaign-against-polio-in-east-africa/
‘कश्मीर फाइल्स’ फिल्म को इस विवाद में उलझाना निंदनीय और दुखद है कि वास्तव में कितने कश्मीरी पंडितों की हत्या की गई थी. एक भीषण हत्याकांड को हम मौतों के आंकड़े पर विवाद में उलझा रहे हैं----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/national-interest/core-message-of-kashmir-files-is-true-but-emotions-calm-down-only-when-justice-is-served/294725/
एक वरिष्ठ अधिकारी के मुताबिक, दोनों सरकारों के बीच अबतक डील पक्की नहीं हुई है. भारत अपनी ज़रूरत का 85 फीसदी कच्चा तेल आयात करता है.
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कांशीराम के ‘बहुजन समाज’ नारे को छोड़ने का नतीजा मायावती और बसपा को आज उत्तर प्रदेश और पंजाब में अपनी दुर्गति के रूप में झेलना पड़ रहा है और उनका सियासी वजूद ही खतरे में पड़ गया है.
As Russia-Ukraine talks progress in a positive direction, Shekhar Gupta reads into the conditions of the draft proposal, mediated by various leaders. In Episode 962 of Cut The Clutter, we also analyse a video showing Putin's meltdown and the Godwin's rule of Nazi analogies.
Thousands of Indians studying medicine in China returned as Covid struck in early 2020. Classes have since been held online, depriving students of key practical experience.
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चीन में मेडिकल की पढ़ाई करने वाले हजारों भारतीय छात्र-छात्राएं 2020 की शुरुआत में कोविड के कारण लौट आए थे. तब से कक्षाएं ऑनलाइन ही चल रही हैं, जिससे छात्रों को महत्वपूर्ण प्रैक्टिकल अभ्यास करने का मौका तक नहीं मिल रहा है.
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Some rather strange situations were considered relevant in trying to understand the boundaries of constitutional liberty in the hijab case.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-the-karnataka-high-courts-analogical-reasoning-on-hijab-is-poor/876877/
Sonia Gandhi won respect for turning down the PM’s post again and again. This generation has destroyed much of that goodwill by seeming eager to remain in charge.
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Polls for Delhi’s civic bodies have been deferred because of reunification proposal. BJP sources say internal survey & AAP's Punjab win behind party's alacrity to get this done.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/more-power-to-mayor-less-to-aap-govt-why-bjp-is-pushing-to-reunite-3-delhi-municipal-bodies/874663/
Some rather strange situations were considered relevant in trying to understand the boundaries of constitutional liberty in the hijab case.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-the-karnataka-high-courts-analogical-reasoning-on-hijab-is-poor/876877/
As the incident of Indian BrahMos missile straying into Pakistani territory comes to light, Shekhar Gupta takes a deeper look at the incident. He also brings out more such conflicts in the India-Pakistan military relations. We also have some stories from the times when miscommunications almost caused war. In Episode 961 of Cut The Clutter a look at a nuke game.
Military memes, circulated within the armed forces community, have mocked the ‘technical malfunction led to the accidental firing’ claim with a brutality that is unrepeatable here.
Punjab’s new chief minister has suffered failures, enjoyed unexpected successes, and weathered personal struggles — all quite publicly — during his political ascent.
पंजाब के नए मुख्यमंत्री को कई बार असफलता मिली तो अप्रत्याशित सफलताओं का आनंद भी मिला और अपने राजनीतिक उत्थान के दौरान व्यक्तिगत संघर्षों का सामना भी करना पड़ा- वह भी सार्वजनिक रूप से.
The DNA has four ‘letters’ that encode all the information required to run complex life. Now researchers have added seven synthetic letters that expands the DNA’s ability to store more information. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn how the research advances the quest for renewable data storage systems.
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In Jhund, Nagraj Manjule doesn’t preach about India, patriotism, sports. Nor does he make Amitabh Bachchan do it.
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In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court Arvind Datar speaks to ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra about the Karnataka High court's verdict banning the wearing of hijab in school and what the Constitution says about the freedom to choose to dress and freedom of expression and whether this is linked in any way to the Uniform Civil Code.
As Karnataka High court delivers its judgement on the hijab row, Shekhar Gupta reads into the detailed judgement upholding the right of the practice schools to prescribe a uniform for all. Where does the 3-judge bench get its conclusions from and why is it significant. In Episode 960 of Cut The Clutter, we also look at the legend of Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary.
The firebrand leader has her eye on the state and Lok Sabha polls due in the next two years. But Uma Bharti is believed to be struggling to find a footing after her sabbatical.
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कोर्ट के मुताबिक, हिजाब पर प्रतिबंध लगाया जाना ‘उपयुक्त’ और संवैधानिक अधिकारों के अनुरूप ही है, जिस पर छात्र आपत्ति नहीं जता सकते.
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China says abandon Cold War logic, UN asks "to stop war" but the Ukraine-Russia conflict is only growing. What should India be doing?
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Would it not make sense if the Prelims and compulsory Mains were common to all, but service-specific papers introduced for IAS, IPS, IFS and Revenue Services?
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https://theprint.in/the-fineprint/ias-ips-ifs-irs-should-have-specific-civil-service-entrance-exams/872584/
ट्रांजैक्शन में करीब 15 दिन का समय लगता है, और यह बात सामने आई है कि मौजूदा समय में बाजार में जारी अस्थिरता के मद्देनजर वित्त मंत्रालय का बजट डिवीजन एलआईसी आईपीओ की आय को इस वित्तीय वर्ष की गणना में शामिल नहीं कर रहा है.
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As Chinese diplomats enter Pakistani politics after mingling with Nepal, Shekhar Gupta traces the ever-evolving Pakistan politics. Why is Imran government in panic mode ahead of voting on no- trust in episode 959 of #CutTheClutter
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मुकेश साहनी की हरकतों से नाराज़ BJP की बिहार इकाई चाहती है, कि उन्हें नीतीश कुमार सरकार से हटा दिया जाए. जहां JD(U) ने ख़ामोशी इख़्तियार कर रखी है, वहीं साहनी के तेवर बग़ावती बने हुए हैं.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/bihar-bjp-very-angry-mukesh-sahni-demands-to-be-removed-for-criticizing-pm-modi-cm-yogi/292260/
India’s missile misfired, Pakistan didn’t intercept — now both must talk to ensure ‘stability in conflict’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-brahmos-accident-is-opportunity-for-india-pakistan-to-discuss-safety/871739/
Even students who score in 90th percentile of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) cannot always get a medical seat in India because of a huge demand-supply mismatch.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/80000-seats-7-lakh-takers-inside-story-of-why-thousands-of-aspiring-indian-doctors-fly-abroad/863877/
India vs Pakistan military lesson from Ukraine — generals must let leaders know defence reality
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/india-vs-pakistan-military-lesson-from-ukraine-generals-must-let-leaders-know-defence-reality/871699/
In episode 958 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the recent fall in Rupee’s value compared to the dollar and decodes the economics behind the phenomenon. We also look at differential in inflation, currency manipulation and how investor George Soros’ strategic planning helped him make a fortune.----more----
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साल 2019 में, विदेशों से मेडिकल की डिग्री लेकर भारत लौटने वाले 25.79 फीसदी छात्र-छात्राएं ही फॉरेन मेडिकल ग्रेजुएट एग्जाम पास कर पाए. साल 2020 में यह आंकड़ा 14.68 फीसदी और 2021 में 23.83 फीसदी रहा. भारत ने यह नियम बना रखा है कि कुछ खास देशों से मेडिकल की डिग्री पाने वाले छात्र-छात्राओं को भारत में प्रैक्टिस करने के लिए यह परीक्षा पास करनी होगी.
In this week’s episode of National Interest, Shekhar Gupta explains the three lessons for those asking if this BJP can be defeated at all. He explains why to beat BJP, you either deny it critical mass of Hindu vote or build a regional leader & party strong enough to protect their turf. And there’s a 3rd option too. Watch to know. Brought to you by @Kia India
Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-the-modi-shah-bjp-loses-3-lessons-for-those-asking-if-this-bjp-can-be-defeated-at-all/869745/
After a two week search in the world’s iciest waters, a research team has discovered the remains of the wreck of the Endurance. The legendary ship sank in 1915 when famed explorer Ernest Shackleton and his crew attempted the first land crossing of Antarctica. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and the series of exploits undertaken by the ship’s crew for survival over two years on ice. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Supplementary reading: Endurance, ‘Titanic of polar exploration vessels’, is found 107 yrs after Antarctic shipwreck https://theprint.in/science/endurance-titanic-of-polar-exploration-vessels-is-found-107-yrs-after-antarctic-shipwreck/866024/ The Greatest Adventures of All Time http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1981290_1981354,00.html
भाजपा को हराना है तो या तो आप उसे बड़ी संख्या में हिंदू वोटों से वंचित करें या एक ऐसा मजबूत क्षेत्रीय नेता और ऐसी पार्टी खड़ी करें जो अपना किला बचाने की कुव्वत रखता हो. और ऐसा करने के लिए तीसरा उपाय भी है.
After AAP’s sweeping victory in Punjab, in episode 957 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the trajectory of Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party as it inches closer to becoming a national party. We look at AAP’s journey so far and ideology.
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Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/arvind-kejriwals-start-up-aap-is-the-political-unicorn-of-the-decade/344449/
भाजपा नेताओं को लगता है कि महामारी के दौरान मुफ्त राशन और डीबीटी के माध्यम से नकद ट्रांसफर जैसी कल्याणकारी योजनाओं ने चुनावी रूप से काम किया है. यह तथ्य अब काफी समय से लंबित सुधारों को शुरू करने के लिए सरकार को प्रोत्साहित करेगा.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/up-uttarakhand-goa-manipur-reform-agenda-modi-government-can-now-get-additional-strength/290906/
The BJP stormed to a second consecutive term in Uttar Pradesh in the 2022 assembly polls, also securing back-to-back wins in Manipur and Uttarakhand.
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https://theprint.in/politics/head-start-for-modi-2024-push-thumbs-up-for-yogi-what-2nd-straight-win-in-up-means-for-bjp/864063/
Muslim vote can make the Samajwadi Party principal opposition force in UP. But to win, it has to build better rapport with the other backward castes and SCs.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/five-takeaways-from-up-modis-better-than-vajpayee-and-congress-wasted-trump-card-priyanka/867951/
पंजाब की सत्ता हासिल करने के बाद आम आदमी पार्टी- जो 2015 से दिल्ली में सत्तासीन है- अब एकमात्र ऐसी गैर-कांग्रेसी, गैर-भाजपा पार्टी बन गई है जिसकी एक से ज्यादा राज्यों में सरकार होगी.
As AAP sweeps Punjab and BJP sweeps UP with lead in all other states. Shekhar Gupta decodes the larger message and 7 writings on the wall from the significant results. What does Arvind Kejriwal in Punjab and Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh mean for larger national political discourse. We also look at Congress, SP, SAD and BSP as they stand on the edge of politics in episode 956 of #CutTheClutter
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Read Shekhar Gupta's column here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/if-modi-wins-on-sunday/
What worked is that the BJP under Modi, Amit Shah and Adityanath have spun the aspiration of the people into something they feel but not see.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/rashan-bhashan-kada-prashasan-were-yogis-themes-in-jobless-up-bjp-added-emotion-to-the-mix/866913/
Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party stormed to power in Punjab Thursday, leading in over 90 of the state's 117 seats as of late afternoon. The party is already in power in Delhi.
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https://theprint.in/politics/not-modi-mamata-or-kcr-kejriwal-bigger-threat-to-congress-now-3-takeaways-from-assembly-polls/867014/
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Indian Ocean history is full of violence. What's important is that its peoples developed long-term commercial strategies through diplomacy.
शहरों और गांवों में फैले एजेंट्स के नेटवर्क मेडिकल उम्मीदवारों की आकांक्षाओं और आशंकाओं का फायदा उठाकर मुनाफा कमा रहे हैं. लेकिन भारत में स्थितियां छात्रों के खिलाफ होने के कारण, वो बहुत से लोगों में उम्मीद भी जगाते हैं.
In episode 955 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the global impact of Russia-Ukraine war and how Turkey is walking a tightrope. Implications for India, Israel and UAE — trying to walk a middle path & increasing oil prices across the world amidst sanctions
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Read Uri Misgav's article on Haaretz here: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-israel-s-ukraine-policy-is-a-disgrace-1.10648020
Networks of agents across cities and villages profit from aspirations and fears of medical aspirants. But with odds stacked against students in India, they represent hope to many.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/ticket-out-of-despair-how-agents-fuel-the-boom-in-indians-wanting-to-study-medicine-abroad/863811/
In a first, a study compared brain scans of patients before and after they caught covid, observing physical changes in the brain months after infection. These include tissue damage in areas relating to smell, loss of grey matter, reduced cognition, and overall reduction in brain volume. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and why experts caution the results be interpreted carefully. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: link to text story Douaud, G., Lee, S., Alfaro-Almagro, F. et al. SARS-CoV-2 is associated with changes in brain structure in UK Biobank. Nature (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04569-5
In the era of ultra-Right nationalism, Putin is trying to play up Slav nationalism, carrying the legacy of the Russians’ deep distrust of the Jews.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-putin-is-so-totally-wrong-when-accusing-ukrainian-leadership-of-being-nazis/864073/
Xi Jinping might be in for a rude awakening as tech industries hit by the policies under the ‘common prosperity campaign’ are now resisting suppression.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/metaverse-the-reason-xis-crackdown-on-chinas-tech-industry-isnt-working/864757/
Ukraine has sustained Russian invasion for nearly two weeks, in episode 954 of #CutTheClutter Shekhar Gupta looks at how and what made a weak military nation stand up to Russia’s military might. What are the Bayraktar drones-aiding Ukraine’s guerrilla war & how the unmanned vehicles are redefining the rules of battlefield.
रिपोर्ट्स के मुताबिक सैनिकेश के परिवार वालों से कुछ अधिकारी मिलने गए जिसमें पता चला कि उसने पहले भारतीय सेना के लिए भी आवेदन किया था.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/india/sainikesh-ravichandran-india-russia-ukraine-tamil-nadu/289023/
Aurat March put out slogans like 'Mera jism, meri marzi' among its many demands. And Mahira Khan, Sheema Kermani have come out in support.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/jeans-to-salwars-all-welcome-to-demand-rights-at-aurat-march-but-pakistanis-cant-digest-it/863271/
Threat of nuclear weapon use might seem like a low probability, but it cannot be taken lightly.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-good-relations-with-nato-states-russia-ukraine-ask-for-ceasefire/863224/
Majority of Indian defence equipment is currently of Soviet or Russian make, and, in scientific fields, the collaboration has included space physics and aerospace.
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https://theprint.in/science/aryabhata-to-gaganyaan-s-400-nuclear-energy-indias-age-old-ties-with-russia-run-deep/861611/
In a first, an unplanned collision has occurred of a bit of space debris with the moon. The debris is thought to be the third stage of China’s Long March 3C rocket that sent a spacecraft around the moon in 2014. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the debris was identified and the collision tracked. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Space Debris Cleanup Hack: Using the Gravity of the Moon https://www.agi.com/blog/2022/02/space-debris-cleanup-hack-using-the-gravity-of-the UArizona students confirm errant rocket's Chinese origin, track lunar collision course https://news.arizona.edu/story/uarizona-students-confirm-errant-rockets-chinese-origin-track-lunar-collision-course Project Pluto https://www.projectpluto.com/temp/dscovr.htm
सिविल सर्वेंट्स के लिए परिभाषित लाभ वृद्धावस्था पेंशन स्कीम से हटने का फैसला, इस तथ्य पर आधारित था कि पुरानी पेंशन प्रणाली स्वाभाविक रूप से असमान थी.
At 0:28 seconds, we have mentioned Chitra Subramaniam instead of Chitra Ramkrishna. Error regretted.
In episode 953 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta analyses the Russia-Ukraine situation through the insights provided by Andrei Kozyrev and Major General Mick Ryan. We also talk about the larger debate of Putin's rationality and Russian military preparedness as Putin takes over Ukraine one city at a time.
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भाजपा 2017 में यूपी में सपा को गद्दी से उतारने के सिवा किसी और क्षेत्रीय दल को कभी अपने बूते सत्ता से नहीं हटा सकी है लेकिन वर्तमान चुनाव के संदर्भ में यह तथ्य भी गौरतलब है कि कोई भी क्षेत्रीय दल भाजपा को भी सत्ता से कभी हटा नहीं पाया है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/pm-narendra-modi-amit-shah-bjp-congress-akhilesh-yadav-yogi-adityanath-2022-uttar-pradesh-polls/288388/
As India Abstains from voting at the UNSC, UNGA & UNHRC against Russia's invasion in Ukraine. ThePrint's National Security Editor, Praveen Swami, decodes India's long stand of non-alignment policy since 1962 and three lessons to learn from it.
Kumar Bandi from Andhra Pradesh stays put with his pet jaguar & panther in Donbas, ignoring the war, while Arya Aldrin walked 20 kms to the Romanian border with her Siberian Husky
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https://theprint.in/india/dogs-cats-now-jaguars-indians-go-extra-mile-to-ensure-safety-of-pets-in-war-hit-ukraine/861162/
BJP on its own has never dislodged any regional party in assembly polls, except the Samajwadi Party in 2017. The converse is also true but without any exception.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/akhilesh-yadavs-challenge-no-regional-party-has-ever-unseated-bjp-government-in-polls/861208/
The West must recognise that Russia is a declining power, but if pushed hard, it will react – just like Germany did after a humiliating peace at Versailles.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/more-honesty-less-grandstanding-can-prevent-ukraine-war-from-ballooning-into-a-world-war/861195/
BJP वाराणसी दक्षिण सीट जीतने के लिए कोई कोर-कसर नहीं छोड़ना चाहती है. यह मोदी की लोकसभा सीट का हिस्सा है जहां पर एनडीए ने 2017 के विधानसभा चुनाव में सभी आठ सीटों पर जीत हासिल की थी.
In episode 951 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Turkey’s potential role in the Russia-Ukraine war and the importance of the Black Sea route. We also look at the Montreux Convention, Black Sea and non-Black Sea powers, their geo-strategic and geo-tactical importance in the wake of Ukraine war.
Ukraine is among most prominent destinations for Indian medical students, apart from Russia and China. With these options out of the question for now, the future seems uncertain.
Those who accuse Vikram Sampath of plagiarism must know that when academia is politicised, the biggest loser is academic integrity.
For the younger Indians, Marxism is a weird, extremist and extinct ideology of the past. Here's how you can recover what is valuable in Marxist ideology.
कोहली ने टीम के मुख्य कोच द्रविड़ को लेकर कहा कि इससे बेहतर कुछ नहीं हो सकता था कि मैंने ये कैप अपने बचपन के हीरो से लिया है.
The Russia-Ukraine war has created the perfect storm for the Indian economy that had just begun to recover from the ravages of Covid. With oil prices, inflation, growth all under immense pressure, what can fiscal and monetary policies do to cope with this economic shock? Chief India Economist of JP Morgan, Sajjid Chinoy, discusses in conversation with Contributing Editor Ila Patnaik and Managing Editor Y.P. Rajesh in ThePrint #Ilanomics+
Both Russia and Ukraine were surprised when the war broke out. Now, Russia is softening the cities and their fall is only a matter of time.
BJD ने 90% सीटें जीत लीं जबकि BJP 2017 में 297 सीटों से सिमटकर 42 पर आ गई. BJD को अपने ज़मीनी काम और कल्याणकारी उपायों का फल मिला, जबकि प्रचार में शीर्ष नेताओं की अनुपस्थिति से BJP को नुक़सान पहुंचा.
The cost of childcare in China is now higher than US, France, Japan and Germany. Thanks to years of state-driven one-child policy and falling fertility rate.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra talks about the missing element of compassion in the Ministry of External Affairs as it deals with 8000 Indian students still stuck in the Ukrainian war zone and why India is missing the voice of the empathetic Sushma Swaraj.
As Putin's invasion kills traditional neutrality of Sweden, Finland & Switzerland, Shekhar Gupta looks at the unfolding situation in Russia-Ukraine crisis, history of five 'neutral countries' and legality of the same. We also look at their role in changing global order. Episode 950 of CutTheClutter.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Former Foreign Secretary of India, Nirupama Menon Rao, speaks to ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra about Russia’s isolation in the aftermath of its invasion of Ukraine, why sanctions were to be expected, whether China can take a cue from Russia’s invasion and how India’s abstention at the UNSC will impact its relationship with the US.
आरएसएस की चुनाव सामग्री—पर्चे, पोस्टर और भाषण—से पता चलता है कि 2022 के चुनावों में भाजपा मुख्यत: पर तीन बातों पर जोर दे रही है. और चौथा ‘एम’ मस्कुलरिटी को माना जा सकता है क्योंकि अनुच्छेद 370 का मुद्दा भी बीच-बीच में उठता रहता है.
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https://hindi.theprint.in/politics/temple-migration-and-muslims-bjp-rss-use-3-m-formula-for-yogis-victory-in-up/285816/
India's bilateral trade with Russia during 2020-21 amounted to $8.1 billion. Indian exports totalled $2.6 billion, while imports from Russia came to $5.5 billion
Paleontologists propose in a controversial paper that the beloved T rex is actually three different species — T rex, T regina, and T imperator. While the authors lay out morphological differences to support their reclassification, not all experts agree. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Paul et al., Evolutionary Biology (2022). The Tyrant Lizard King, Queen and Emperor: Multiple Lines of Morphological and Stratigraphic Evidence Support Subtle Evolution and Probable Speciation Within the North American Genus Tyrannosaurus https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11692-022-09561-5
Even though the crisis in Ukraine is underpinned by Moscow’s worries over the eastward expansion of the NATO, it has an important nuclear-weapons subtext.
चुनावों के दौरान राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ हमेशा सक्रिय रहा है. 2012 और 2017 की तुलना में प्रचार और कामकाज के तरीकों में अब अंतर दिख रहा है.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra spoke to India's former Ambassador to Russia and one of India's foremost nuclear experts D. B. Venkatesh Varma on the Ukraine crisis, whether Russian president Vladimir Putin was justified in invading another sovereign nation, why the Western bloc has imposed sanctions on Russia and what is the moral of this fast-evolving geopolitical story.
संयुक्त राष्ट्र की बुलाई गई आपात बैठक में यूक्रेन के राजदूत सर्गेई किस्लिट्स्या ने रूसी सेना के जवान का एक संदेश पढ़ा जिसमें उसने कहा कि यह बहुत ही मुश्किल समय है. यह जवान मां से बातचीत के कुछ देर बाद यूक्रेन की गोलाबारी में मारा गया.
RSS has always been active during elections. Difference between its campaign now and in 2012 and 2017 is more about the method of campaigning and functioning of cadres.
The seat allocation in UP tells us India is still a country of communities, and society formation is largely an unfinished task.
Friends can help sharpen the sword but to expect them to fight for us is unrealistic. War in Ukraine speaks loudly of such reality. India must take the cue.
BJP’s 2017 UP poll campaign was broadly centred on three issues, brand Modi, Hindu-Muslims polarisation and hardcore nationalism two of which were intact in 2022. The third one was missing, until now, but Russia-Ukrine conflict helped to fill it. ThePrint’s Political Editor explains in this week’s Politically Correct
भारत में यूक्रेन के राजदूत इगोर पोलिखा ने कहा कि, 'रूस के हमले की वजह से यूक्रेन में जमीनी हालात काफी खराब हो चुके हैं. लेकिन इसके बावजूद यूक्रेन के अधिकारी भारतीयों नागरिकों को वहां से बाहर निकालने में मदद कर रहे हैं.'
In episode 949 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at India’s diplomatic stance in the UNSC on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and what compelled India to abstain from voting. We broadly look into the Indo-Russian defence relationship, how it emerged and grew over the years and to what extent is India dependent on Russia.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the ongoing situation in Ukraine after Russia’s invasion about a week ago and what this means for Ukraine as well as for the people of Russia.
The immediate effect of the Ukraine conflict would be the delay in delivery of ongoing projects by Russia. But the long-term impact would be the lessons China draws here.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/defence/why-indian-defence-is-concerned-about-russia-ukraine-crisis-project-delivery-lessons-china-draws/850372/
After sanctions against Russia, chief of its space programme threatens lack of cooperation on the International Space Station, saying it might fall on US, Europe, China or India
Doctors studying a patient’s brain during a seizure ended up accidentally capturing brain scans as the man suffered a fatal heart attack and died during the scan. The man’s brain data reveals that people might indeed have their whole life flash in front of their eyes when they die. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Vicente et al., Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience (2022) Enhanced Interplay of Neuronal Coherence and Coupling in the Dying Human Brain https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.813531 A replay of life: What happens in our brain when we die? https://blog.frontiersin.org/2022/02/22/what-happens-in-our-brain-when-we-die/
Beijing ordered banning posts that were 'not positive about Russia'. On Weibo, hashtag 'What’s special about Russia’s military operation' was viewed 28 million times.
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मोदी ने रविवार को भी यूक्रेन संकट पर एक बैठक की अध्यक्षता की थी और कहा था कि भारतीयों की सुरक्षा सुनिश्चित करना और उन्हें युद्धग्रस्त देश से बाहर निकालना सरकार की शीर्ष प्राथमिकता है.
यूक्रेन ने 1994 के बुडापेस्ट समझौते के बाद अपने परमाणु हथियारों का भंडार छोड़ न दिया होता तो क्या आज जेलेंस्की के यूक्रेन को रूस के पुतिन इतनी आसानी से दबा पाते?----more----Read article here: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-buddha-would-be-frowning-at-ukraine-today-and-why-india-got-it-right-with-pokhran-1-and-2/283858/
In this episode of Security Code, Praveen Swami breaks down India's response to the Ukraine-Russia crisis and explains why it's hard to assess the impact on India if the West introduces secondary sanctions on banks and corporations in China that continue to trade with Russia.
Read Praveen Swami's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/on-russia-pm-modis-language-isnt-too-different-from-that-of-nehru-and-india-will-pay-costs/846281/
In episode 948 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the conception of Europe, its role in World Wars and what is the NATO expansion that Putin is furious about. We also look at prior Soviet Republics, Warsaw Pact nations, the Baltics and security treaties between America and other nations, especially those that interest India.
From studying six fish fossils at Tanis, the famous site that documents mass floods from the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction event, scientists have concluded that the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs and 75% of life occurred in the spring season. This was particularly deadly for animals in the Nothern Hemisphere that were coming out of hibernation, but autumn at the Southern Hemisphere and animals stepping into hibernation aided the recovery in this half of the world. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: During et al., The Mesozoic terminated in boreal spring. Nature (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04446-1----more----DePalma et al., Seasonal calibration of the end-cretaceous Chicxulub impact event. Scientific Reports (2021) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03232-9 ----more----New Yorker | The Day the Dinosaurs Died (2019), Douglas Preston. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/08/the-day-the-dinosaurs-died----more----Schulte et al., The Chicxulub Asteroid Impact and Mass Extinction at the Cretaceous-Paleogene Boundary. Science (2010) https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1177265
While announcing fresh sanctions against Moscow Thursday, US President Joe Biden said he is still in consultation with India on the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
It's hard to assess the impact on India if the West introduces secondary sanctions on banks and corporations in China that continue to trade with Russia.
Watch out for ‘superfood’ labelled packaged foods. It's a brand new trend in the diet industry without any substantial evidence.
यूक्रेन की 12,303 बख्तरबंद गाड़ियों के मुकाबले रूस के पास 30,122 इस तरह की गाड़ियां हैं. रूस के पास 605 युद्धपोत हैं. वहीं, यूक्रेन के पास सिर्फ़ 38 युद्धपोत हैं. रूस के पास परमाणु हथियार भी हैं. वही, यूक्रेन अब परमाणु हथियार नहीं रखता. इतना ही नहीं, रूस के पास हाइपरसोनिक मिसाइल भी हैं.
Russia has 30,122 armoured vehicles to Ukraine’s 12,303, and 605 warships to Ukraine’s 38, as well as nuclear weapons — which Kyiv gave up — and hypersonic missiles.
रूस के हमले के बाद यूक्रेन से लोगों को बाहर निकालने के लिए भारत सरकार वैकल्पिक रास्ते तलाश रही है.
Data suggests economic recovery in India is gaining momentum as the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic recedes. However, rising crude oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and elevated commodity prices pose risks to economic outlook, Contributing Editor Prof. Ila Patnaik tells Managing Editor Y.P. Rajesh in the latest episode of #Ilanomics.
Following Russia war in Ukraine, in episode 947 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the developments in Russia-Ukraine conflict and the history of Putin’s Russia. We also look at Russian economy, US-UN-NATO role in the situation and the changing global order.
In a stunning revelation, journalist Jane Perlez has brought to light new details on Project Chestnut — an extraordinary Cold War operation that brought together the CIA and the PLA.
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https://theprint.in/world/how-cia-chinese-pla-joined-hands-in-secret-cold-war-op-to-snoop-on-soviet-union-nukes/844469/
Jaishankar is a patriot and honourable man. He cannot be pleased to make excuses for ‘gau rakshaks’ or criminals who have entered politics.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/ifs-jaishankar-foreign-minister-it-cell-us-media-lutyens-lobby/844177/
जेएनयू के पूर्व कुलपति रहे जगदीश कुमार ने अकादमिक बैंक ऑफ क्रेडिट (एबीसी) जैसी योजनाओं के बारे में छात्रों के बीच जागरूकता पैदा करने की आवश्यकता पर भी जोर दिया.
TV9 Bharatvarsh, WION, Republic TV and India Today have all sent reporters to Ukraine to show ‘what Western media blacks out’.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/tv-news-channels-say-pm-modi-can-stop-ukraine-mahayudh-if-only-putin-biden-listen/844797/
Warming relations between Pakistan & Russia have their Chinese roots. In episode 946 of CutTheClutter, ahead of PM Imran Khan’s visit to Moscow, Shekhar Gupta looks at Khan’s recent interview with Russia Today hosted by Oksana Boyko and what could be the possible implications of Pakistani PM’s maiden visit to Moscow. Also what he has to say about India.
Mahie was the queen of indie cinema, the ‘chosen one’, who was cast by every major auteur from Kashyap to Tigmanshu Dhulia. So what happened?
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https://theprint.in/features/dev-d-to-bjp-how-mahie-gill-went-from-being-the-new-tabu-to-sanskari-bharatiya-naari/842502/?amp
Supernovae that glow extremely bright in x-ray and less so in visible light are known as “cows” after the first such event, AT2018cow. Now, a new cow event is even brighter than the first. How do these occur and what drives them to be so bright? ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: Yao et al. The X-ray and Radio Loud Fast Blue Optical Transient AT2020mrf: Implications for an Emerging Class of Engine-Driven Massive Star Explosions https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2112.00751----more----2019 | In a first, scientists photograph how a (dead) star is born https://theprint.in/science/in-a-first-scientists-photograph-how-a-dead-star-is-born/175931/
BSP could be hoping that it would repeat its electoral performance of 2007 when Brahmins had played a big role in bringing Mayawati to power.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/bsp-going-solo-in-up-but-ticket-distribution-suggests-its-attempting-coalition-of-extremes/843141/
Fifteen years since it contested its first BMC election, Raj Thackeray's MNS has been reduced to having just one seat each in the Mumbai civic body and Maharashtra assembly.
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https://theprint.in/politics/how-raj-thackeray-and-his-mns-are-planning-to-resurrect-themselves-in-do-or-die-bmc-polls/842500/
Can Kejriwal do a Modi to the BJP, the way the latter turned tables every time a Congress leader called him a ‘maut ka saudagar’ or ‘chaiwallah’? ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this week’s Politically Correct
यहां पढ़ें: https://hindi.theprint.in/opinion/why-is-the-pollution-of-rivers-not-an-election-issue-up-election-punjab-polls/281179/
Following Vladimir Putin’s decision to move into Ukraine, in episode 945 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at what is happening in Ukraine and Moscow-backed separatist forces in Donetsk & Luhansk. We also look at the changing world order, impact on Europe, India and what the future holds.
For India, successful tackling of the internal front is a precondition for success on the external front and therein lies the rub.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/on-taiwan-china-will-adopt-salami-slicing-keeps-us-at-bay/840443/
Long Covid symptoms like fatigue are associated with severity of infection, but tinnitus — a constant buzzing in ears — is afflicting even those with mild disease in 1st & 2nd wave.
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https://theprint.in/health/covid-patients-from-1st-2nd-waves-can-still-feel-buzzing-in-ears-doctors-say-its-a-concern/841202/
At various events across US, Indian diaspora from Harvard and Stanford asked me tough questions — from Yogi's electoral to policy success.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/nris-us-yogi-adityanath-biographer/841044/
In episode 944 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the ABG Shipyard scam which has costed Indian banks, both public and private sector, around ₹22,000 crores and what led to it. What is possibly the largest bank fraud in India, we trace the history of the company, key players, promoters & the CBI inquiry into the same.
In episode 944 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the ABG Shipyard scam which has costed Indian banks, both public and private sector, around ₹22,000 crores and what led to it. What is possibly the largest bank fraud in India, we trace the history of the company, key players, promoters & the CBI inquiry into the same.
On caste-wise representation in the ongoing Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, BJP seems to be finally paying attention to its past mistakes.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/brahmin-candidates-arent-bjps-priority-for-up-dominant-caste-tickets-belong-to-rajputs/839402/
The 75-year-old — acquitted in all except a money laundering case filed by ED — is out on bail, but is now ‘under probe’ in a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.
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https://theprint.in/india/8-years-in-us-prison-drug-hauls-money-laundering-the-murky-past-of-paradisos-ashok-solomon/839855/?amp
The document's tempered tone indicates a new reality: China is a power to contend with, and nobody else is likely to take up cudgels against it.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/us-indo-pacific-strategy-takes-a-middle-ground-on-china-but-its-not-all-bad-news-for-india/839031/
In this week’s National Interest, Shekhar Gupta explains why inventing a Muslim villain and stealing Meghnad Saha’s identity is Rocket Boys’ crime on history.
How a Brilliant physicist Meghnad Saha who was a ‘Namasudra’, has mostly been forgotten, making it convenient to bury his character in a ‘true’ history, give him evil Muslim avatar.
Transgenic zebrafish engineered to glow various colors have escaped likely illegal aquariums in Brazil into natural waters. The fish are now observed to be mating in the wild and growing in numbers. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains more. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: Magalhães, et al., 2022, The fluorescent introduction has begun in the southern hemisphere: presence and life-history strategies of the transgenic zebrafish Danio rerio (Cypriniformes: Danionidae) in Brazil, Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment,: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01650521.2021.2024054
As CBI begins questioning in the NSE scam case, in episode 943 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the key players in the scam including ex-NSE CEO & MD Chitra Ramkrishna and Anand Subramanian. We also look at the correspondence exchanged between Ramkrishna and the mysterious yogi who guided her to take the key decisions regarding India’s largest stock exchange as per SEBI's report.
To know more, read: https://theprint.in/ilanomics/will-rbis-digital-rupee-be-a-hit-well-there-are-so-many-ifs-and-buts/836005/
A Group of Ministers, set up in 2000, after the Kargil conflict, had first recommended setting up “an apex body for the management of maritime affairs”.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/brahmastra/indias-new-maritime-security-coordinator-is-22-years-too-late-but-it-ticks-many-boxes/836242/
Hindu prestige is one of the BJP’s main poll planks in Ayodhya, but the Hindutva agenda is not necessarily an electoral slam-dunk even in Ram Janmabhoomi.
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https://theprint.in/india/time-to-vote-for-ram-bjp-plays-hindutva-card-in-ayodhya-as-it-fights-anti-incumbency/835755/
Ramkrishna was the MD and CEO of NSE between 2013 and 2016. She claimed she had been taking advice from a ‘yogi’ who she had allegedly never met while making business decisions.
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https://theprint.in/economy/nses-ex-ceo-chitra-ramkrishna-queen-of-stock-markets-who-invested-in-blind-faith-lost/835942/
In episode 942 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta dissects the influence of Babas & sects in Punjab and looks at how their following has an effect on voting in Punjab. We also look at Baba Ram Rahim’s conviction, the Nirankaris, Namdharis and how their colourful lives continue to make it to the headlines even after their death.
Brought to you by @KiaInd
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the positions the world has taken on wearing the hijab, from France's hard line that disallows wearing it to Afghanistan's blue shuttlecock burqa to the current controversy in Karnataka. Watch #GlobalPrint
Modi is right, dynasty is one of the biggest evils in Indian politics. So, why is he nuancing his approach?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/modi-dislikes-dynasties-but-he-dislikes-bjp-losing-elections-even-more/833609/?amp
The first episode of Naagin Season 6 on Colors TV pulls no punches: it identifies the enemy as 'Chingistan', although the characters look Eurasian.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/it-took-ekta-kapoor-to-bring-covid-on-tv-dont-worry-its-still-a-naagins-fight/834484/
Consumers in India have enjoyed artificial respite from rising global prices since 4 November — crude has gone up by almost $14 a barrel — and oil companies need to make up for losses.
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https://theprint.in/india/you-think-inflation-is-already-high-wait-until-petrol-diesel-prices-jump-after-elections/834561/
Following Modi’s remark on Nehru’s management of Goa liberation, Shekhar Gupta traces the political landscape of Goa and looks at Salazar’s dictatorship. In episode 941 of #CutTheClutter, we also look at Portuguese rule, India’s correspondence with America and NATO’s role in the situation.
Brought to you by @KiaInd
Congress candidates in Punjab fray own an average of Rs 13.3 crore in assets, followed by Rs 12.7 crore for SAD, and Rs 7.7 crore for the BJP. AAP isn’t far behind at Rs 7 crore.
Between 1987 and 2019, political parties lost elections only four out of 21 times following a promise of farm loan waiver. But it’s a vicious cycle.
Vloggers are overcoming the language barrier by translating everyday Indian life for a Chinese audience. A prominent Indian Weibo vlogger is Jaipur-based jeweller Manu.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/indian-vloggers-in-china-with-millions-of-followers-pander-to-stereotypes-about-asan/833205/
NASA released a video of a group of polar storms on Jupiter forming an octagonal shape and resembling pepperoni on pizza in an infrared image. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how storms on Jupiter work and how they cluster at the two poles. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading: Pepperoni storms video https://www.instagram.com/p/CZx420aDKRM/ Imagine 34 Mount Everests stacked together — that’s the depth of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot https://theprint.in/science/imagine-34-mount-everests-stacked-together-thats-the-depth-of-jupiters-great-red-spot/758706/ “Baby Red Spot” May Have Met Demise on Jupiter https://www.universetoday.com/15600/baby-red-spot-may-have-met-demise-on-jupiter/
In episode 940 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the Indian political landscape and how the non-BJP chief ministers such as Channi, Gehlot, Banerjee and Thackeray, among others are holding their power and what they all have against Modi. We also look at the grievances of these chief ministers and why they now want the power of collective bargaining.
Brought to you by @KiaInd
A market-ready idea, partnering with the right investors and aligning goals with them are the bedrocks of success for start-ups.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/start-up-ipos-covid-success-stories-excess-liquidity-double-edged-sword/826432/
On the surface, there appears a semblance of normalcy — even bonhomie — as it seemed when Putin flew down to Delhi in December. But the faultlines are emerging & widening.----more----
https://theprint.in/diplomacy/from-russia-with-drift-why-the-delhi-moscow-romance-is-now-a-fading-diplomatic-relationship/831646/
The ultimate responsibility for political inaction on the issue of communalism rests with the PM. If Modi does not act, nothing much can be done.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/inaction-on-communalism-a-political-choice-nsc-can-make-it-difficult-for-modi-govt-to-ignore/831645/
Following the Quad’s meeting in Melbourne, in episode 939 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta decodes the strategic importance of the four members of Quad and the differences they have with China. We also looks at the warming relations between Pakistan and Russia, its implications and what the Quad wants.
Read Lavina Lee's paper here: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/publications/assessing-quad-prospects-and-limitations-quadrilateral-cooperation-advancing-australia
Watch Cut The Clutter, episode 891 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJK7YvcQWw
Deras exist in over 9,000 of the approximately 13,000 villages of Punjab. And politicians from Congress to BJP have been making a beeline for them.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/one-thing-you-are-not-seeing-in-punjab-election-and-ram-rahim-release-power-of-deras/830672/
RSS' views on China have been long overlooked even as they undergo change during the Narendra Modi's leadership.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/rss-concern-about-china-has-moved-from-security-to-economy-cultural-links-dont-count/830302/
Paleontologists have announced the first instance of an avian-like or bird-like lower respiratory infection in a non-avian or non-flying dinosaur. Dated to 150 million years ago, Dolly the dinosaur probably had fever, difficultly in breathing, and coughing. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh Supplementary reading:
- Woodruff, D.C., Wolff, E.D.S., Wedel, M.J. et al. The first occurrence of an avian-style respiratory infection in a non-avian dinosaur. Sci Rep 12, 1954 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-05761-3
In 2017 polls in same 5 states, key national & regional parties spent over Rs 300 crore on publicity. But, it seems that digital ad spends aren’t a big part of this expense head.
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https://theprint.in/politics/in-post-covid-age-of-digital-campaigns-parties-spent-just-rs-8-crore-in-3-months-on-facebook/824940/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains how India must use her soft power better like China did with its spectacular display at the inaugural ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics and why the strategic partnership between Chinese president Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin bothers New Delhi. Watch #GlobalPrint
Lack of dedicated debt agency leads to conflict between managing govt debt and inflation. RBI chose former, but rate hike would have helped normalisation, attracted foreign funds.
As polling campaign has begun for assembly elections in five states, Shekhar Gupta looks at Manipur, as it fails to get any attention even during assembly elections. In Episode 938 of CutTheClutter, we analyse the diverse and complex population of Manipur and what the larger electoral map looks like. Also how can regional parties play kingmakers.
For the highly sensitive area that Coastal Karnataka is, the police, state and the Union home ministry should have been extra vigilant.----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/bommai-govt-should-have-seen-the-hijab-storm-coming-quick-damage-control-needed-now/827310/?amp----more----
The hijab row that has snowballed in Karnataka is rooted in the communally fraught coastal belt, where radical organisations vie for supremacy.
The Hijab controversy in Karnataka is one of the manifestations of a breakdown of an unwritten contract between minorities and the Indian State. For more: https://theprint.in/opinion/the-real-issue-in-karnataka-hijab-row-is-how-secularism-is-defined-wrongly-nehru-to-modi/827533/
Astronomers have announced the first quadruple-asteroid system in our solar system, with the discovery of 130 Elektra’s third moon. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains new findings and what they mean for asteroids and the asteroid belt.
Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh
Following Sri Lanka foreign minister G. Peiris’ meeting with S. Jaishankar, in Episode 937 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and what shaped it. We also look at Sri Lanka’s ambitious organic farming practice, China’s capture of one of their important ports and how India is aiding its neighbour.
Visuals of Muskan Khan being heckled by saffron scarf-clad protestors chanting ‘Jai Sri Ram’ at a college are viral. In an interview, she says college management is with her.
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https://theprint.in/india/heckled-over-hijab-mandya-muslim-student-says-no-need-to-fear-fighting-for-right-to-education/826392/
In the early 1200s, the Mongols had created an empire unlike any in human history. And India wanted in on it.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-was-part-of-medieval-arms-race-stretching-from-russia-china-to-iran-all-for-horses/825941/
Dynasty is not really the problem in India, Congress failures are due to political mismanagement.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/time-to-save-congress-is-now-modi-knows-that-gandhis-dont/826020/
In Episode 936 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the binary understanding of the situation and how the patriarchy & religious majoritarianism need to be contested. We also look at the Shah Bano case of 1980s and the court proceedings of the ongoing row.
What’s happening in Karnataka shows the concern is not development, or beti bachao beti padhao.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/in-karnataka-its-not-about-hijab-but-bigotry-and-apartheid/824996/
The Ashok hotel is owned by the Indian Tourism Development Corporation, in which the government has over 87% stake.
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https://theprint.in/india/modi-govt-to-try-again-to-sell-delhis-the-ashok-hotel-process-to-begin-this-week/824933/
Korea’s foreign minister expressed ‘regret’ in call to External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, while Delhi summoned Seoul’s ambassador to convey ‘displeasure’ over Hyundai Pakistan’s tweet.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at Congress in the Parliament, Shekhar Gupta decodes the political layer behind Modi’s speech. In Episode 935 of CutTheClutter he also traces the history & checks the claims made by the Prime Minister related to Goa, Covid-19 and migrant crisis among others.
Prof. Joy Sen, head of IKS centre, says his claim is based on ancient Indian texts, research is not about 'BJP or RSS', but about ‘righting history of human knowledge’.
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https://theprint.in/india/iit-kgp-is-now-attempting-to-prove-that-ancient-india-inspired-pythagoras-theorem-msmes/824138/
As a Mandarin language student in Taipei, I am often told I add ‘R’s to words like a Beijinger. ‘That’s not how we say it in Taiwan,’ my teacher says.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/i-am-not-chinese-i-am-taiwanese-conversations-in-mandarin-and-how-both-cultures-differ/823983/
The statue was cast in China by Aerosun Corporation, which also helped assemble it in India. But BJP says statue preaches humanity, focus should be on that.
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https://theprint.in/politics/telanganas-statue-of-equality-inaugurated-by-pm-modi-is-made-in-china-irrelevant-says-bjp/824227/
भारत का इतिहास दो युगों में बांटकर देखा जाएगा, एक लता मंगेशकर के समय वाला और एक लता के बाद वाला, यतीन्द्र मिश्रा @yatindra76 लता मंगेशकर के आधिकारिक जीवनीकार लता सुरगाथा के लेखक हैं.
Pandit’s appointment confirmed after acting V-C M Jagadesh Kumar was made UGC chairperson last week. She is currently a professor at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
The world's Geo-strategic order is evolving yet again. In Episode 934 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the warming relations between Russia-Pak, Russia’s growing dependency on China and what this means for India. We also look at the role India’s ‘strategic ally,’ America plays.
In a multi-cornered contest where even a thousand votes may turn the scales, Congress & Akali Dal are better-equipped, with AAP’s organisational structure virtually missing on the ground.
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https://theprint.in/politics/aap-is-creating-a-buzz-in-punjab-elections-again-but-2017-experience-must-be-haunting-it/822076/
The Klaxon report on PLA's Galwan Valley deaths gives India enough ammunition to slam China. But its silence is both simple and complicated.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-and-china-share-a-grey-relationship-it-all-hinges-on-waiting-for-the-right-time/823411/
That India’s strategic autonomy requires high levels of defence relations with Russia is stupid. It's time to reduce arms dependence.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/heres-why-india-russia-rift-will-deepen-with-ukraine-crisis-its-foolish-thinking-otherwise/823370/
Genetically modifying our immune cells to fight cancer using CAR T-cell therapy has resulted in two chronic leukaemia patients being cancer-free for over ten years. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how CAR-T cell therapy works and why it is so promising for cancer treatment.
Brought to you by @Kia India
In a multi-cornered contest where even a thousand votes may turn the scales, Congress & Akali Dal are better-equipped, with AAP’s organisational structure virtually missing on the ground.
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https://theprint.in/politics/aap-is-creating-a-buzz-in-punjab-elections-again-but-2017-experience-must-be-haunting-it/822076/
NationalInterest #PunjabPolls2022 In this week’s National Interest, Shekhar Gupta explains the multiple internal threats that Punjab faces and why the self-congratulatory balle-balle culture, not Pakistani drones, is the biggest threat to the state.----more----
Read the full National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/why-self-congratulatory-balle-balle-culture-not-pakistani-drones-is-biggest-threat-to-punjab/821956/----more----
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The first study of its kind led by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology finds that the frequency and intensity of marine heatwaves in the Indian Ocean is going up steadily. In turn, this affects the Indian monsoon, decreasing rainfall over the central parts of the subcontinent while increasing it over the southern parts. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and their implications. Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh
Supplementary reading:
JS Saranya et al., 2022: Genesis and Trends in Marine Heatwaves Over the Tropical Indian Ocean and Their Interaction With the Indian Summer Monsoon https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1029/2021JC017427 Rising ‘heatwaves’ in Indian Ocean could hit monsoon, says pioneering study by Pune team https://theprint.in/environment/rising-heatwaves-in-indian-ocean-could-hit-monsoon-says-pioneering-study-by-pune-team/819578/
Cadets who graduated from military academies in India were earlier given a 6-month visa extension, but since they don't have permission to work here, they were left with no earnings.
During a charged speech in the Parliament, Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi blamed the policies of the Modi govt for ‘bringing Pakistan and China closer than ever.’ In Episode 932 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the history of strategic Pakistan-China relations, throws light on India’s foreign policy and who's to be blamed for India's China problem.
The big capex push will not only create productive assets, but also more jobs. This, in turn, will create sustainable demand as well as crowd in private investment and push growth.
With much pomp and show, Collarwali, an important Schedule I biological specimen, was burned down according to tiger laws. But public sentimentality doesn’t help wildlife.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/when-tigress-collarwali-was-cremated-a-part-of-indias-natural-library-burned-with-her/819304/
At a 2007 AIDS awareness event in Delhi, Hollywood actor Richard Gere kissed Shilpa Shetty on both cheeks, sparking outrage among some sections that said the act was 'obscene'.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/why-shilpa-shetty-is-yet-to-kiss-goodbye-to-legal-battle-on-richard-geres-2007-public-peck/820195/
UP election not only about caste, religion — BJP transforms houses into hopes into votes.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/theres-a-new-addition-to-bjps-identity-politics-in-up-its-called-beneficiaries/820711/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Dr Amit Mitra, West Bengal's Principal Chief Advisor to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, says that the Modi government's Budget is anti-poor because it doesn't stimulate the bottom of the pyramid by putting cash into their hands, why the rise of imports from China contradicts the idea of self-reliant India and that the Budget has done nothing to employ the 30 lakh unemployed in the country.
Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
MEA says Acquino Vimal, Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of India in China, will not be attending the traditional opening or closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.
During a charged speech in the Parliament, Congress leader, Rahul Gandhi blamed the policies of the Modi govt for ‘bringing Pakistan and China closer than ever.’ In Episode 932 of Cut The Clutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the history of strategic Pakistan-China relations, throws light on India’s foreign policy and who's to be blamed for India's China problem.
According to 2021-22 Economic Survey, Delhi added more startups than any other city from 2019 to 2021. But Bengaluru investors and policymakers say this metric doesn’t count for much.
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https://theprint.in/economy/why-bengaluru-isnt-losing-any-sleep-over-delhi-becoming-indias-startup-capital/819792/
A great airline cannot just be a bus service, it must stand for something. Tata might want to take clues from one of its hospitality brands: The Taj.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/nationalisation-did-not-kill-air-india-politics-did-tatas-challenge-lies-beyond-fixing-it/819273/
At the post-Budget press conference, Sitharaman was sharp as nails when the need arose.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/the-importance-of-being-nirmala-sitharaman-only-bjp-minister-facing-media-line-of-fire/819690/
As Biden administration decides to add Qatar to America’s list of major non-NATO allies, Shekhar Gupta looks at the strategic significance of Qatar, its rich resources and changing relations with Europe. In Episode 931 of CutTheClutter, we also look at the recent row over Jinnah Tower in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.
It will be used in six other states too. Corbevax of Biological E is also expected to start coming in this month. No decision so far on the government procuring Covovax.
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https://theprint.in/health/5-months-after-nod-zycov-d-set-for-rollout-in-7-states-bihar-starts-getting-1st-set-of-shots/818135/
Many democracies understand the need for lawful surveillance against serious crimes. Few provide the executive such sweeping powers like India does.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/pegasus-scandal-shows-how-lawless-indias-lawful-interception-has-become/818982/?amp
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released the second ever records for record-breaking megflashes of lightning that occurred in 2020. The longest distance a single flash covered was 768km in USA, and the longest duration a single flash lasted was 17 seconds over the Uruguay-Argentina border. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how these occur.
As the Ukraine conflict soars, Chinese social media users say it’s time to liberate Taiwan too in a similar way.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/chinese-tiger-and-russian-bear-together-again-beijing-has-openly-picked-side-in-ukraine/818470/
Credits: BBC, CBS, Associated Press, and CNBC International TV.
Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on the eve of a major upcoming election. In Episode 930 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at key highlights of the Budget 2022-23 and analyses where the political economy of India is headed.
The court pulled up police for dismissing claims that forced conversion attempts by missionary school had led to Class 12 girl’s suicide, saying allegations needed further investigation.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/nothing-improbable-about-conversion-says-madras-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-girls-suicide/817725/?amp
30% tax on virtual digital asset transfer, big jump in capex, digital rupee soon
Digital rupee, incentives for start-ups, increase in capital expenditure —these are some of the highlights of Budget 2022-23 announced by FM Sitharaman.
Money Bills and the role of the Speaker in classifying them must be reconceived to help balance the dual aim of ensuring spending and strengthening democracy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/money-bills-expose-chinks-in-indias-legislation-framework-can-learn-from-us-france/817470/
We are living in the best era of men’s tennis.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/nadal-medvedev-match-pitted-tough-russian-winter-against-spanish-suffering-tennis-won/817560/
In the episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of Russia In Global Affairs journal, Chairman of Russia's Council for Foreign & Defence Policy and Research Director at the Valdai Club, explains why 100,000 soldiers Russian soldiers assembled on the borders of Ukraine doesn't mean Russian president Vladimir Putin will go to war over Ukraine, but that his actions are motivated by NATO's expansion eastwards. Lukyanov speaks about peaceful coexistence in Europe and why Putin will never allow Russians to suffer the economic collapse and humiliation that they experienced with the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
On 15 January 2022, the Canadian government issued a vaccine mandate for truckers which has caused a protest across the country. In Episode 929 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at why the protests are going on, the demands of the truckers and the effect it would have on the country at large.
Punjab election has new anxieties—first 'Mandal-like' election for some, Jatt Sikh loyalty, and no more piggybacking Hindu votes.
In an unprecedented finding, marine biologists off the coast of Australia have described three instances where a group of killer whales came together to kill blue whale individuals that are nearly twice their size and weight. The findings put an end to the long-standing debate about whether these giant dolphins do indeed prey on the largest animal on earth. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: The first three records of killer whales (Orcinus orca) killing and eating blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/mms.12906----more----Orcas found to kill blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, for first time https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/orcas-can-kill-blue-whales-the-biggest-animal-on-earth
Time has perhaps come to amend All India Services Cadre Rules, and make central posting mandatory for a specified period. But only through spirit of federalism.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/ais-cadre-rules-issue-is-not-complex-controversial/815997/
Over past few years, rival lobbies of ex-civil servants, with no official political affiliation, have organised groups and issued statements backing or criticising govt on many issues.
This week on #NationalInterest: Why Yogi Adityanath’s call for a choice between Jinnah and Sardar Patel, more than seven decades after they both died, while Uttar Pradesh’s unemployed are angry, is the new ‘let them eat cake’. Shekhar Gupta explains why Chief Minister Yogi’s poll pitch might work but heartland’s jobless fury endangers India Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this weak's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/let-them-eat-communalism-why-yogi-formula-for-lack-of-jobs-income-self-esteem-is-a-big-risk/815633/
The prices for oil and crude have witnessed an increase in the last few weeks. In Episode 928 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at why there is an increase in these prices and how strategic relations between Russia- China & Russia-Germany are playing a significant role in this.
Budget should offer immediate relief to people worst hit during pandemic, focus on public investment in infrastructure, continue disinvestment plans for PSUs.
The list of myths goes on—don't eat fruits before bed, eat small meals to increase metabolism. But does science support these claims?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/can-you-lose-weight-by-not-eating-after-8-pm-what-the-diet-industry-doesnt-tell-you/814805/
Pratapsingh Rane, MLA since 1972 and 6-time CM, would have been pitted against daughter-in-law Deviya, BJP candidate from his old seat Poriem, had he chosen to contest.
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https://theprint.in/politics/rodeo-rider-returns-to-first-love-farming-why-congress-pratapsingh-rane-wont-fight-goa-polls/814516/
In some pockets of Uttar Pradesh, the soft influence of Yogi Adityanath travels independent of BJP presence and outreach.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/yogi-is-baba-mahant-or-gorakhnath-akhileshs-image-is-all-about-change-with-continuity/814227/
Researchers in USA and Europe have released the largest study that investigated the cause of multiple sclerosis (MS). Their findings, taken over 20 years from over 10 million military recruits, show strong evidence that the commonly found herpes virus, the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), causes MS. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary reading: Longitudinal analysis reveals high prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus associated with multiple sclerosis https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abj8222
Thirst is caused by electrolyte imbalance in the blood, but water is ingested into the intestines. How does the brain measure the correct amount of water needed before sending quenching signals? Where do these signals originate several minutes before the purpose of drinking water is taken care of? ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains new findings. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Subscribe to the Pure Science Telegram Channel https://t.me/PureScienceWithSandhyaRamesh----more----Supplementary reading: Sensory representation and detection mechanisms of gut osmolality change https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04359-5 Ichiki, T., Wang, T., Kennedy, A. et al. Sensory representation and detection mechanisms of gut osmolality change. Nature (2022)----more----Hierarchical neural architecture underlying thirst regulation https://www.nature.com/articles/nature25488 Augustine, V., Gokce, S., Lee, S. et al. Hierarchical neural architecture underlying thirst regulation. Nature 555, 204–209 (2018)
With the Tata’s acquiring Air India and LIC being listed, India’s political economy may see some changes. In episode 927 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at some of the most significant steps taken in India’s economic and industrial sector that have shaped the economy as we know it today.
Akhilesh Yadav and Amarinder Singh gave Indian news channels the opportunity to feature ‘Pakistan’ in their headlines and debates. But not after a Top Gun moment.
LIC IPO is supposed to be India's biggest-ever public issue. The government plans to sell anywhere between 5-10% stake in the insurer, which could fetch it around Rs 1 lakh crore.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/theprint-essential/the-lic-story-history-valuation-why-its-ipo-indias-biggest-matters-for-modi-govt/813475/
The fact is that Pakistan's army is its most important player. The Army is the only institution that it will sit with and listen to.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-pakistan-army-to-army-talks-are-long-time-coming-gen-naravane-and-first-nsp-show/813300/
A recent meeting between miffed leaders has put BJP in a spot of bother, as the party that claims to reject dynasty politics braces for a cabinet reshuffle.
Oxfam India's 2022 report titled makes sweeping recommendations to fight 'extreme inequality', including reintroducing a ‘wealth tax’. Oxfam, leave economics alone.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/dear-oxfam-stop-looking-for-inequality-in-india-go-back-to-distributing-blankets/812844/
We analyse Indian democracy a lot but not India’s republic. It is because elections are entertaining like cricket where citizens aren't the stars.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/all-the-noise-on-indian-democracy-hides-the-silence-on-the-idea-of-republic-its-unhealthy/812512/
A study published by China Aerospace Studies Institute decoded the 2020 edition of China’s Science of Military Strategy (SMS). In Episode 926 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the ten key themes for the readers of SMS 2020 and explains the trends of where the PLA strategic thinking may be headed.
Western coalition will hope Schonbach’s sacking will mollify Ukraine. US doesn’t have the stomach to fight someone else’s war and India has more than a little skin in the game.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/why-german-naval-chief-wanted-west-to-respect-putin-what-india-china-have-got-to-do-with-it/812031/
Arms supplies are leverages in international relations. India's strategic dependence on arms imports will complicate its military power.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-73rd-republic-day-parade-will-have-grand-airpower-that-hides-its-strategic-weakness/811704/
The Centre will be able to depute AIS officers at will, sidelining state authorities. But why should their discretion exist at all?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-modi-govts-proposal-to-amend-ais-rules-makes-officers-shuttlecocks-in-steel-frames/811746/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, senior Congress leader & Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor explains to ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra, the significance of colonial monuments and colonial wars fought by Indian soldiers — as many as 1.3 million fought in World War 1, in which more than 74,000 died, while another 2.3 million fought in World War 2. Tharoor also talks about the due recognition that the BJP govt claims to be giving to freedom fighters like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose & Sardar Patel.
For the first time in history, India’s imports from China have reached almost $100 billion. In episode 925 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta traces the India-China trade relations and also looks at India’s dependence on the neighbouring country with respect to electronics and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
In the absence of an NSS, the Integrated Defence Staff has made an effort to flesh out a Joint Doctrine outlining the roles the military is likely to undertake.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-a-national-security-document-too-but-dont-do-a-pakistan/811043/?amp
According to China's official data, its exports to India reached $97.52 billion in 2021, while total two-way bilateral trade touched $125.66 billion.
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https://theprint.in/economy/what-conflict-indias-imports-from-china-soar-to-almost-100-bn-led-by-smartphones-machinery/811162/
The Pakistani deep state prefers the Lashkar-e-Taiba over others. At home, the brutal terrorist group is quite the opposite.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/we-asked-why-pakistanis-support-lashkar-e-taiba-results-will-surprise-you/809550/
According to China's official data, its exports to India reached $97.52 billion in 2021, while total two-way bilateral trade touched $125.66 billion.
As the Amar Jawan Jyoti is merged with the National War Memorial flame, Shekhar Gupta explains how the BJP government is making an ideological point. Episode 924 of #CutTheClutter looks at how the Indian armed forces see their regimental history as a 'continuum' and not embarrassed by colonial past, cited as reason for such a move. And understanding 'merit' as described in SC judgement upholding validity of OBC quota in NEET.
Budget could also look at tax rebates to stimulate housing demand, raising standard deduction, getting rid of redundant stock market taxes to encourage households to invest.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/ilanomics/cut-taxes-simplify-them-thats-the-best-option-for-budget-to-spur-demand-boost-recovery/808647/
Researchers operating the German research vessel Polarstern have documented the largest ever fish colony in the world on the Antarctic floor. Images of 60 million icefish nests were captured, making up he largest observation of a previously undocumented ecosystem. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary reading:
A vast icefish breeding colony discovered in the Antarctic https://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822(21)01698-5#%20
Supreme Court verdict upholding NCLT decision to wind up Devas has dented ISRO's credibility. But govt should not start treating every start-up with suspicion.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/devas-fraud-was-a-treacherous-compromise-with-indias-security-sc-verdict-has-many-lessons/808936/
In a detailed judgment Thursday, SC revealed reasons for its 7 January interim order upholding 27% quota for OBC in All India Quota for UG and PG medical admissions.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/judiciary/a-democratising-force-not-at-odds-with-merit-why-sc-upheld-obc-quota-in-medical-courses/808790/
As today marks the 77th birthday of NSA Ajit Doval & death anniversary of R.N. Kao, founder of RAW, Shekhar Gupta traces India's intelligence evolution and its unsung spymasters. Who were B. N. Mullik, R. N. Kao, Girish 'Gary' Saxena and the many unsung ones in episode 923 of #CutTheClutter
Read Shekhar Gupta's 2016 column on Ajit Doval here: https://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/shekhar-gupta-the-doval-detail-116010801340_1.html
Read AK Verma's opinion here: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-article-on-indiapakistan-bilateral-ties-when-hamid-gul-offered-india-peace/article7587371.ece
Watch Cut The Clutter episode 562 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4rztbAtOPI&t=1086s
In episode 923 of #CutTheClutter, on Ajit Doval’s 77th birthday and R.N Kap’s death anniversary @ShekharGupta looks at some of the most formidable and unsung former spymasters & NSAs.
Until 1970s, Indian armed forces allowed units to spare military training for some men to help them focus only on sports. Then came the outcry to ban sports competitions.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/armed-forces-sports-for-wellness-rule-cost-india-time-to-bring-back-gladiator-sportsmen/808153/
‘First to report’ — TV channels love self-praise. But when it comes to UP elections, they are doing something actually praise-worthy.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/tv-news-is-90-politicians-5-experts-5-anchors-up-coverage-is-finally-changing-that/808087/
Issue surfaced when 13-yr-old girl's parents complained to police they were threatened by parents of teen boy who got her pregnant. ‘Illegal’ abortion was done at Kadam Hospital.
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https://theprint.in/india/wardha-hospital-was-being-probed-for-illegal-abortion-then-cops-found-12-skulls-54-bones/807358/
As Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav joins BJP stirring tension among Samajwadi Party leaders, Shekhar Gupta traces the Yadav family dynasty, and further looks at India's 20 political families. From Gandhis to Badals, Gupta tells you how sibling rivalries, parental favouritism among other factors lead to party infighting in episode 922 of #CutTheClutter
Malik Faisal Akram had no known affiliation with jihadist groups. Ideas that led him to take hostages in a Texas synagogue seeped into his mind almost by osmosis.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/how-englands-dying-industrial-towns-became-the-wests-largest-jihad-factory/807062/
Nitish seems to be facing more opposition from the BJP than he is from rival parties, on a multitude of issues, and not much of it is being kept under wraps by either side.
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https://theprint.in/india/why-nitishs-jdu-and-bjp-are-compelled-to-stay-in-unhappy-marriage-despite-public-sniping/806750/
As the ash cloud starts to slowly clear from the ongoing Tonga eruption, the aftermath of the violent explosion on Saturday morning has started to become apparent. However, the unique volcano has seemingly triggered rare and unique phenomena that raise more questions than previously thought, including record breaking shock waves, sound waves, lightning storms, tsunamis, and the mysterious sinking of the volcano itself. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains: Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Why the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect next https://theconversation.com/why-the-volcanic-eruption-in-tonga-was-so-violent-and-what-to-expect-next-175035----more----Tonga eruption: How its impact spread so widely and violently https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60027360
Pinarayi Vijayan is betting big on the Silverline project. It shows the ideology CPI(M) has abandoned in Kerala.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/silverline-railway-project-pinarayi-vijayan-makeover-as-middle-class-messiah/806725/
As UAE gets a rare attack on its soil from the Houthi rebels. Shekhar Gupta traces the long standing, complex & diabolic war in Yemen. Who are the Houthis, what do they control, and other characters - Iranians, Saudis, UAE- in the war. In episode 921 of #CutTheClutter, we discuss if this is yet another Shia-Sunni conflict?
The increase in momentum of 'self-reliance' projects by the defence ministry is palpable. But it cannot be successful as a standalone initiative.
Publicity campaign comes ahead 10 civic body polls, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik. Official says govt didn't do much on 2nd anniversary in November, doing it now.
Publicity campaign comes ahead of 10 civic polls, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and Nashik. Official says govt didn't do much on 2nd anniversary in November, doing it now.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/before-civic-polls-uddhav-govt-plans-rs-16-5-cr-ad-blitz-to-promote-2-years-achievements/805658/
Publicity campaign comes ahead of 10 civic body polls, including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Nashik. Official says govt didn't do much on 2nd anniversary in November, doing it now.
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https://theprint.in/india/governance/before-civic-polls-uddhav-govt-plans-rs-16-5-cr-ad-blitz-to-promote-2-years-achievements/805658/
AVM Mohey is the first helicopter pilot to be appointed Assistant Chief of Air Staff, Training, in nearly three decades. IAF needs policy change.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/helicopter-transport-pilots-missing-in-iaf-top-ranks-it-is-a-fighter-dominated-service/805786/
Imran Khan writes a strong message for Islamisation of Pakistan in his op-ed. Shekhar Gupta reads into the greater message behind the article as Imran Khan choses religion as the last resort to save his decline. In episode 920 of #CutTheClutter, we also look at India's South Africa test loss & why more than anyone, data saw this coming. India's loss has data behind it, telling us a greater story.
Brought to you by @kiaind
Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.
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After 10 years, India has spoken about Siachen. Army chief General Naravane said that the country wasn’t opposed to demilitarisation of the glacier.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/many-good-reasons-to-demilitarise-siachen-but-india-pakistan-ties-too-torn-to-allow-it/805093/
A 13-hour meeting of Indian and Chinese military commanders held last week ended without an agreement, and further talks are expected to be held.
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https://theprint.in/defence/these-chinese-fears-about-india-choking-key-road-is-holding-up-hot-springs-disengagement/803916/
In the early hours of Saturday, the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai volcano erupted violently in the Kingdom of Tonga in Oceania. It led to a record number of lightning discharges, two types of tsunamis, the collapse of the volcano into the water, submerging of multiple islands, and a shockwave that traveled around the world. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the eruption built up and occurred, and what followed.
Supplementary reading: Why the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what to expect next https://theconversation.com/why-the-volcanic-eruption-in-tonga-was-so-violent-and-what-to-expect-next-175035 Expanding Islands In The South Pacific https://www.planet.com/pulse/expanding-islands-in-the-south-pacific/ What is a meteotsunami? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/meteotsunami.html
In this week's #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta explains how Pakistan’s new national security policy reveals the most inward-looking nation in 3 decades, a nation that needs breathing space, and is realising loss of stature and friendship with the US. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/read-my-lips-im-hurting-says-pakistans-national-security-policy-what-it-means-for-india/803946/
As Uttar Pradesh enters the final stage of its election saga before the polls. Shekhar Gupta tries to catch the wind & which way it is blowing- BJP, SP, BSP or Congress. In episode 919 of #CutTheClutter, we look at various defectors, largely from BJP & what do they bring with them.
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Rules-based framework should be put in place up front for govt to exit from Vi, sell 35.8% stake to public. This should prevent future govts from treating it permanently as PSU.
Read the column here: https://theprint.in/ilanomics/govt-stake-in-cash-strapped-vodafone-idea-could-be-a-boon-provided-it-has-an-exit-plan/802840/
Dara Singh Chauhan, Swami Prasad Maurya & Dharam Singh Saini were key to BJP's non-Jadav vote bank. Adityanath and his policies damaged this relationship.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/five-reasons-why-ministers-are-leaving-yogi-adityanath-govt-right-before-up-elections/802700/
All UP ministers and MLAs who quit this week came from other parties, with no ideological grooming in RSS or BJP. There have been similar exits in Bengal and other states too.
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https://theprint.in/politics/10-up-mlas-ministers-quitting-raises-questions-about-bjp-import-policy-at-cost-of-loyalists/802984/
EC has announced no physical rallies in the five states going to polls. Now it depends on which leader can go viral online like Modi.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/three-factors-that-tells-us-who-has-an-edge-in-up-elections-under-covid-cloud/802268/
In its latest experiment, the EAST fusion reactor in China set a temperature record, with its plasma chamber reaching 70 million degrees Celsius and sustaining the temperature for 17 minutes, making it the longest sustaining fusion reaction on earth. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the implications of this experiment and how fusion reactors of the future differ from traditional fission reactors in use today. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary reading: China's 74.19₹ ($1) trillion 'artificial sun' fusion reactor just got five times hotter than the sun https://www.space.com/china-artificial-sun-fusion-reactor-five-times-hotter-than-the-sun----more----Inside The Most Expensive Science Experiment Ever https://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-06/piece-sun/
Punjab is headed for its first ever four-cornered state election. Shekhar Gupta looks at prospects of Congress, AAP, SAD, BJP, Captain Amarinder Singh, Charanjit SIngh Channi, Bhagwant Mann & the Badals in the upcoming elections. In episode 918 of #CutTheClutter, we also take a look at Punjab's election-driving caste dynamics over the years.
Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/its-the-season-of-kaun-banega-imaandaar-as-tv-channels-interview-yogi-akhilesh-yadav/802010/
With former IAS Durga Mishra and DGP Abhay in news for post-retirement services, what civil servants do after their term is back in debate.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/how-civil-servants-tackle-retirement-phobia-take-up-service-extensions-and-live-in-luxury/801713/
AICTE had approved 1,230 seats in 19 institutes across India for engineering courses in regional languages, but only 255 have been filled. Hindi gets 116 students.
Three significant developments have taken place in the Indian neighbourhood with talks with Chinese underway. Shekhar Gupta looks at the new Pakistan National Security Policy document which moves towards progress with India & General MM Naravane's interesting comments on Siachen. In Episode 917 of #CutTheClutter, we also look at story of a mysterious line on maps of Siachen.
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Farmers' Samyukta Samaj Morcha claimed it was in talks with AAP about possible alliance, but they ended because of disagreements over candidates. AAP has denied any such dialogue.
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https://theprint.in/politics/why-aap-stands-to-lose-the-most-as-farmers-decide-to-go-solo-in-punjab-polls/800974/
There are signs that the Pakistan army may no longer be willing—or able, in the face of a resurgent Taliban—to take on its jihadist proxies.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/india-must-consolidate-its-gains-in-kashmir-jihadist-groups-eyeing-expansion-opportunity/800902/
The cost of IAC-1 is not far above Modi govt's expenditure on Rajpath's refurbishment. So the question is — what is of greater importance to India, beauty or security?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/iac-1-deserves-greater-attention-if-only-indian-defence-moved-away-from-episodic-concerns/800925/
As the election season heats up for assembly elections in 5 states next month, Shekhar Gupta picks up the key factors & questions that the assembly elections would answer. Where is the Yogi phenomenon headed and what are the chances of SP, BSP in the upcoming polls in episode 916 of #CutTheClutter
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The Modi government said last year that it will set up a committee to decide on MSP. Its delay reveals how complex the decision is.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/msp-is-not-easy-maths-government-delay-in-making-it-legal-understandable/800381/
PM Modi said Sunday that 26 Dec would be marked as ‘Veer Baal Diwas’. Apex Sikh bodies & scholars say move is appreciable, but the words don't do justice to Sahibzadas’ martyrdom.
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https://theprint.in/india/sikhs-reject-modi-idea-of-veer-baal-diwas-guru-gobind-singhs-sons-more-than-just-brave-kids/800143/
While we can’t trust nuclear weapons to maintain peace, believing in human rationality is the greater danger.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/heres-why-the-p5-joint-statement-on-preventing-nuclear-war-makes-all-the-right-noises/799734/
In episode 915 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta takes forward the 10 trends going ahead, marked out by global investor & thought leader Ruchir Sharma. What these mean for India. Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
The UP election that was once centred on Yogi Adityanath is fast becoming an election for Modi and an opportunity for Amit Shah.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/wholl-be-man-of-match-in-up-west-to-east-polls-has-answer/799523/?amp
An upcoming technique for wildlife and environmental monitoring is the collection of environmental DNA or eDNA. This can be captured through a number of methods including by sampling the air around where animals move. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains findings from Denmark and UK where researchers sampled the air in and around zoos to find a surprising windfall of genetic information, including that of animals not in the zoo as well as dead meat.
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Panel is to be headed by a retired SC judge, and will also include DGP Chandigarh, Punjab's ADGP (security), IG NIA and registrar general of Punjab and Haryana HC.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/sc-sets-up-5-member-panel-to-probe-pm-security-breach-centre-punjabs-inquiries-on-hold/799597/
The Tashkent pact set the stage for Indian and Pakistani militaries to start withdrawing troops. Those days, tough negotiations could still end with a game of golf.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/little-lenin-shastri-worked-his-magic-to-keep-kashmir-issue-out-of-tashkent-declaration/799484/
With less than a month to go for assembly elections in five states, nearly half of the eligible adult population in three of the states — Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Manipur — is still not fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
SC has allowed NEET- PG medical councelling with 27% OBC, 10% EWS quota. Shekhar Gupta looks at the reasons behind the protests led by doctors in different parts of the country. What is NEET PG, UG, AIQ, Quotas and medical councelling. And why is the state of Tamil Nadu leading these protests. Episode 914 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
Protesting students say they will wear saffron scarves if students wear hijabs in classrooms. Six Muslim students had earlier protested for being disallowed to wear hijabs.
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https://theprint.in/india/karnataka-considers-uniform-dress-code-as-hijab-vs-saffron-scarf-flare-up-returns-to-colleges/797050/
Omicron does not respect political sentiments, nor will it stay away out of reverence for democracy. But parties and Election Commission must do their bit.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/a-recovering-indian-economy-stares-omicron-reforms-needed-now-dont-wait-till-budget/797233/
Hindu voters in UP don't need violent appeals to vote on the lines of their religious identity. Yogi Adityanath and uttering ‘Mandir-masjid’ is enough.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/hindu-voters-in-up-dont-need-extremism-and-call-for-violence-for-them-to-vote-bjp/797525/
Antibiotic resistance is a leading medical problem exacerbated by indiscriminate overuse of antibiotics. But new findings reveal that resistance to antibiotics evolved naturally in bacteria over 100 years before humans started using the first antibiotic, penicillin. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains findings from Denmark that examined hedgehogs across Europe and New Zealand, a one of a kind, meticulous sampling and tracing study of roadkills. Supplementary reading:
- Emergence of methicillin resistance predates the clinical use of antibiotics Nature paper
Kazakhstan has erupted in violent protests throughout the country. Shekhar Gupta traces the reasons behind these protests, which are a product of anger over the years. And why does it concern Putin's Russia more than any other country. Episode 913 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
PM Modi was stuck on flyover 'for 15-20 mins' as protesters blocked Bathinda-Ferozepur road, after change of plans due to weather. But Punjab CM Channi says 'no security breach'.
India's CAA and its short-sighted approach towards Muslim populations in the neighbourhood gave Pakistan an opportunity to re-initiate ties with Bangladesh. But it's not enough.
BJP has political stakes in most Northeastern states and knows the sentiments of people. It must not miss the opportunity to launch a new beginning.
Three arrests have been made in the 'Bulli Bai' case so far. Shekhar Gupta draws a comparison of the case with Sulli Deal case of June 2020 and why this incident is a by-product of police investigation done back then. And what is GitHub. Episode 912 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
Serving with both looks and protection, state vehicles are so much more than just protective machines. They are symbolic of their countries' power.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/mercedes-for-modi-and-the-beast-for-biden-world-leaders-love-state-cars-its-their-art/794903/
Only Covaxin will be used for vaccinating an estimated 7.4 crore 15-18-year-olds, so finding a slot for the first shot of the indigenous vaccine could get more difficult. Read the article here: https://theprint.in/health/govt-says-no-covaxin-supply-issue-5-cr-doses-with-states-10-cr-more-coming-in-next-2-months/795072/
Upon Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s death last week, his remains were cremated through the process of alkaline hydrolysis or aquamation. Also known as bio-cremation or water cremation, the ecofriendly process is gaining much attention for how quick and green it is. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how aquamation works and how it’s different from regular cremation. Supplementary reading:
- Dissolving the Dead https://thewalrus.ca/dissolving-the-dead/
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Data reveals that the poor dedicate more time to social and community activities — about 142 minutes more than the average time spent by the overall population.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/will-omicron-make-indians-stay-home-data-on-how-much-they-socialise-offers-a-clue/794953/
Omicron cases have started rising throughout the country. But should we be worried, how does it fare in comparison to the delta variant, what is the hospitalization rate & what is the fatality rate? In Episode 911 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta brings out the data from studies conducted in South Africa's Gauteng and the UK about the Omicron variant Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Mohana Basu's article here: https://theprint.in/health/covid-r-value-in-india-shoots-up-to-1-96-highest-since-the-beginning-of-the-pandemic/794781/----more----Read Mohana Basu's article on new Covid variant here: https://theprint.in/health/ihu-or-b-1-640-2-the-new-covid-variant-detected-in-france-which-has-46-mutations/794887/----more----Read The Lancet study here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3996320----more----Read UK Health Security Agency's briefing on Covid here: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3996320
Rajasthan is where RTI movement began in the late 1990s. Even so, multiple RTI activists in state's Barmer claim they regularly face attacks or threats as they attempt to 'expose corruption'.
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https://theprint.in/india/they-can-break-legs-not-spirit-rti-activists-call-barmer-the-kala-pani-of-rajasthan/794525/
Currently, IAS officers are in charge of a district's issues, and their education excludes medical knowledge. It's why we need an IMS.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/whos-stopping-an-indian-medical-service-the-govt-it-thinks-ias-officers-are-enough/794183/
Indian’s external and domestic dynamics don’t look good. It needs another Mahatma.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/china-at-border-hate-inside-national-security-weaponised-india-needs-reset/794161/
Just as the new year began, China sent three signals to India. It “renamed” places in Arunachal, flaunted a psy-war video from Galwan and news of its constructing a bridge on Pangong lake broke. In episode 910 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta sifts psychological warfare from substance. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Snehesh Alex Philip's story here: https://theprint.in/defence/china-building-bridge-over-pangong-tso-on-its-territory-to-counter-possible-indian-army-ops/793754/
The bridge, which is under construction, will cut down a 180 km loop from China’s Khurnak to the southern banks of Pangong Tso through Rudok.
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https://theprint.in/defence/china-building-bridge-over-pangong-tso-on-its-territory-to-counter-possible-indian-army-ops/793754/
Vajpayee was flawed, weak in many ways, and played cynical politics but he never stopped trying to reconcile diverse groups.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/why-a-liberal-indian-needed-to-write-atal-bihari-vajpayees-biography/793027/
The pandemic has not made Hindutva a more caring and sharing kind of ideology. But it has exposed its saturated ideas of mastery as control.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/savarkars-hindutva-wants-obedience-but-obedience-has-never-helped-economy/793081/
Like clumps of flour in a bowl of batter, the deeper layers of the Earth has rocks that have not mixed properly in billions of years and may have chemical signatures that can reveal the process involved in the formation of Earth. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more.
The Modi government needs to keep pushing reforms as the Indian economy will be put to fresh tests in 2022 on several fronts amid a turbulent phase.
Case in Darrang district's Sipajhar made headlines in September for 'brutality' of Assam Police and images of photographer stomping on body of villager. At least 2 people died.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/india/judicial-probe-into-brutal-assam-eviction-hasnt-begun-in-3-months-1st-staffer-appointed-now/791251/
Akhilesh Yadav is promising to hold a caste census in UP. It’s an issue that BJP and Congress have remained silent on out of fear they will lose dominant caste votes.
Since 2021 whizzed past like a blur we review a super-newsy year through the ten most watched #CutTheClutter & #NationalInterest videos. Politics, Covid, Modi Govt, China, Pakistan, US, Russia, sports and more.
In 2021, we watched events through a distorted lens on TV news channels. Like living in the Truman Show.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/lesson-from-2021-tv-news-sees-ulta-covid-bengal-election-farmers/791220/
The rampant assault on State institutions hasn’t left the Indian military untouched. It will be the greatest challenge of 2022, just as it was in 2021.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/its-politics-over-military-ops-for-modi-govt-delay-over-new-cds-appointment-shows-why/791200/
The CAG performance audit for the period between 2014 and 2019 covered the IITs at Indore, Ropar, Hyderabad, Patna, Mandi, Gandhinagar, Bhubaneswar and Jodhpur.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/eight-2nd-gen-iits-set-up-in-2008-09-struggle-for-students-admissions-33-below-target-cag/790759/
Imran Khan's government has completed negotiations with a popular uprising led by Maulana Hidayat ur Rehman in Balochistan's Gwadar. Shekhar Gupta looks at its implications on China's CPEC & growing rifts between civilian government & army administration in the region. In Episode 908 of CutTheClutter, we also look at Pakistan's politics where there is a storm in the making.
The success of Gwadar protest is a sign of people’s power, but it hides the battle between those who control the province.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/in-gwadar-protest-you-are-missing-out-war-within-pakistani-establishment/789574/?utm_source=pocket_mylist
The Modi govt's Christmas present to MoC by refusing to renew registration is in contrast with brazen amendment of FCRA in 2016 to save the BJP from penal action.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/bjp-rss-hounding-missionaries-of-charity-drying-up-ocean-of-love-filled-by-mother-teresa/790238/
Yediyurappa shared photos of his visit to Dubai expo, the first he has shared on 'vacation'. They were timed to coincide with photos of executive meeting shared by BJP leaders.
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https://theprint.in/politics/yediyurappa-son-holiday-in-dubai-skip-first-bjp-state-exec-meeting-since-bommai-became-cm/790158/
NITI Aayog has released its report ranking states & UTs based on health index. Shekhar Gupta looks at this data filled report and how have various states performed. Episode 907 of CutTheClutter also brings out few surprises in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka & others in health terms
Some are eager to get inoculated immediately, some want to wait to see impact on others. But for most part, there's not as much hesitancy as adults had last year.
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https://theprint.in/health/want-our-lives-back-15-to-18-yr-olds-cant-wait-for-covid-vaccine-govts-schools-plan-camps/789402/
In Israel, Pegasus caused no public criticism. And like most people, Israelis think whatever the State does for national security is legit.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/arms-diplomacy-was-israels-legacy-to-earn-diplomatic-wins-but-pegasus-got-it-a-bad-image/789319/
Many school students protested Sunita Devi being removed for being a Dalit cook in Uttarakhand by not eating food made by her Brahmin replacement.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/uttarakhand-scs-boycott-brahmin-cooks-food-its-more-effective-than-untouchability-laws/788909/
It has been observed that job seekers with expertise in some subjects or trades face exams with far more confidence than those who bank solely on clearing the competition tests.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/multiple-attempts-waste-productive-yrs-of-aspirants-pick-subjects-you-like-ex-upsc-chairman/788109/
The government had listed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Winter Session of Parliament but it still awaits cabinet approval.
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https://theprint.in/economy/singed-by-farm-protests-modi-govt-holds-up-privatisation-of-2-psu-banks-until-state-polls/788548/
By using Parliament as a political instrument, the Modi govt has yet again raised questions and fuelled discussions regarding the credibility of the legislature.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/opposition-is-also-a-peoples-mandate-modi-govt-is-decaying-parliamentary-debates/788538/
On 26th December 1991 USSR ceased to exist. As the world marks 30 years of a most defining moment in the 20th century, Shekhar Gupta looks back at what led to the dissolution of the mighty Soviet Empire. And what has China learnt and embarked from the fall of Soviet communism. Episode 906 of CutTheClutter
In this week's #NationalInterest, Shekhar Gupta tells you why Modi-Shah BJP government is right-wing only on religion and nationalism, while the rest is as left-wing as the Congress or any other party. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/what-is-modi-shah-bjps-ideology-youre-wrong-if-you-say-right-wing-because-its-hindu-left/787558/
latest findings suggest Omicron may be less lethal than Delta. Shekhar Gupta explains the data & reminds us of 10 failed covid theories- from weather to medications, that we have previously fallen to. Episode 905 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
While the SP currently has 56 seats in the 403-seat assembly in Uttar Pradesh, the AAP is set to make its assembly election debut in UP in next year's polls.
The real objective of Modi govt's move to link voter ID with Aadhaar doesn't seem to be eliminating bogus voting. Here's why it's also unconstitutional.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/aadhaar-linkage-can-sink-indias-electoral-democracy-with-voter-profiling-selective-exclusion/786812/
Analysis of rock samples form Earth, Mars and a number of meteorites reveals how the inner planets were formed. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more.
As bomb blast in Ludhiana court, Punjab has left one dead & four injured. Shekhar Gupta traces a broader trend that is developing in Punjab with second such incident in a week. Why this trend should concern and alarm all of us as a perfect storm seems to be in making. Episode 904 Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Watch Off The Cuff with Capt. Amarinder Singh: https://youtu.be/3DDwTMib4V8
To defeat BJP, the idea of Opposition must evolve from 'vipaksha' to 'pratipaksha' — a citizens' movement.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/complete-opposition-unity-is-a-fantasy-it-just-needs-to-stop-being-at-war-with-itself/786192/
With embarrassments piling up since hearings went virtual, Madras HC decided it couldn’t turn a blind eye when a lawyer was caught making out with a woman and the video went viral.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/lawyer-got-erotic-in-madras-hc-virtual-hearing-but-it-isnt-1st-online-boo-boo-in-covid-era/785988/
Even if Elon Musk makes colonies on Mars, Indians would remain segregated in localities named Mukherjee Nagar and Ambedkar Nagar.
Modi government's 'Nal se Jal' has been a landmark project since 2019. Shekhar Gupta looks at the present status of the project and its implementation throughout India. Where does this ambitious project stand and how does it explain Modi's staggering popularity. Episode 903
Small-scale farmers have been spending about 35% of their overheads on synthetic fertilisers, which can place them at greater financial risk from climatic shocks.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-to-climate-proof-indian-agriculture-through-innovation-from-fertiliser-to-farmer-networks/785059/
The amended Bill gives the central govt more power to make key decisions, enough for social media companies to be wary.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/jpc-report-on-data-protection-bill-has-loopholes-more-bad-news-for-social-media-companies/785214/
PureScience Scientists from University of Cambridge have found the fossil of the world's largest millipede species that lived more than 350 million years ago. Watch this episode of #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more. Brought to you by @Kia India
According to ThePrint's analysis of the 6 proposed constituencies in Jammu region, 2 are Hindu-dominated, 1 is predominantly Muslim, and 3 have mixed demographic profile.
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https://theprint.in/politics/why-kashmir-parties-claim-hindu-bias-in-delimitation-proposal-which-adds-6-seats-in-jammu/785364/
Chile elects 35-years old Gabriel Boric as its new president. Though his age seems to be the highlight, Shekhar Gupta looks at the new 'pink tide' of leftist leaders in Latin America. And why do elections in Peru, Venezuela, Brazil, etc. tell us that this is not an ideological shift. Episode 902 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
Tamil films showed that it was possible to be anti-caste and not be ‘anti-box office’. Bollywood needs to catch up.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/2021-anti-caste-cinema-jai-bhim-karnan/784452/
Senior official says govt always has a buffer or surplus from returns it makes on EPFO’s investments, which ensures that employees’ savings remain protected.
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https://theprint.in/economy/modi-govt-assures-savings-in-epf-will-be-safe-despite-reliance-capitals-payment-default/784856/
The progress of India's democracy will, to a significant extent, depend on the moral choices of its leaders – including military leaders.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indias-new-cds-will-have-to-decide-where-does-the-loyalty-of-the-military-lie/784620/
When Smriti Irani’s 'Lal Salaam' was launched Saturday, it had to figure on must-read list because the debut novel promised to give a glimpse of her worldview from the corridors of power — Watch DK Singh in ThePrint #PoliticallyCorrect
Two lynching incidents in Punjab over alleged 'sacrilege' have led to a lot of concern. Shekhar Gupta looks at the law against sacrilege and why these lynchings have a 2017 connection. In Episode 901 of CutTheClutter, we also look at why these incidents are alarming. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Chitleen Sethi's article here: https://theprint.in/india/what-is-beadbi-or-sacrilege-in-sikhism-which-sees-guru-granth-sahib-as-living-guru/784089/----more----Watch the full episode of Cut The Clutter Sikhs of Nihang: https://youtu.be/Wr_VrctlzaE
Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/xi-jinping-wants-chinese-artists-and-writers-to-practise-morality-and-a-big-editor-quits/784375/
A bankrupt state with a monstrous ego that sees itself as a ‘regional power’ is bad enough. What’s worse is that it’s spreading outwards into South Asia.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/pakistans-economy-is-busted-but-islamabad-clearly-has-access-to-other-shady-funds/784232/
Last week, NASA's Parker Solar Probe touched the Sun's atmosphere for the first time. Watch this episode of #PureScience to learn more about the first spacecraft to touch the Sun.
Finance ministry in process of finalising certain provisions like the ‘bail-in’ clause, which had triggered uproar that forced the legislation to be withdrawn in 2018.
Ganguly is BCCI chief, Dravid is coach, Laxman heads NCA. And Kohli, all-conquering (in Tests) captain, is now in firing line. It’s hard to decipher, and infuriating for fans. Shekhar Gupta explains in the episode of National Interest.
As India celebrates the generals, soldiers, Prime Minister of 1971 War, Shekhar Gupta reminds us of two forgotten defense ministers of 1965 & 1971 war. YB Chavan & Jagjivan Ram who stood by their forces during these wars, And why is it important to remember them. Episode 900 of CutTheClutter
Uncertainties around the variant could potentially increase restrictions, impacting the nascent recovery visible in the contact-intensive sectors. ----more----Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/ilanomics/omicron-worries-hit-indian-economy-just-when-it-seemed-poised-to-recover-lost-ground/782808/ ----more----Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/u6Nv2sFC2rM
Researchers in the US have discovered new types of brain cells that help flies navigate, even when they are pushed off course by strong winds. Watch this episode of PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more. Brought to you by @Kia India
With the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham by PM Modi in Varanasi, BJP’s ‘Kashi project’ is almost complete, and so is the invisibilisation of Gyanvapi mosque.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/from-ayodhya-to-kashi-bjp-changed-its-strategy-from-demolition-to-construction/782963/
Women receive confusing information on how to manage polycystic ovary syndrome. Bloggers and budding fitness enthusiasts offer quick remedies like herbal teas. Don't fall for them.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/herbal-teas-are-soothing-but-not-a-solution-for-pcos-focus-on-modifying-lifestyle-instead/782773/
Goa urban development and social welfare minister Milind Naik's resignation comes weeks before assembly elections in the state. He is a three-term MLA from Mormugao.
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https://theprint.in/politics/goa-bjp-minister-milind-naik-who-quit-over-sexploitation-scandal-is-corruption-accused-too/782883/
India and Bangladesh celebrate 50th Victory day of Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. Shekhar Gupta recollects some stories of brave soldiers of war and their families from both India & Pakistan. Also why is Bangladesh a uniquely marvelous creation of a war in episode 899 of #CutTheClutter
PM Narendra Modi has achieved virtual canonisation – on TV news – in his lifetime, a feat unparalleled for the political leader of a democracy.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/har-har-modi-in-kashi-tv-channels-gave-modi-a-mythical-status-aura-none-can-challenge/782285/
In an interview with ThePrint, Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai discusses the controversial anti-conversion bill, the 'bitcoin scam', and BJP’s performance in MLC polls.
The proposed changes were: Increasing annual income limit for quota eligibility to Rs 12 lakh from Rs 8 lakh, and making salaries part of the gross annual income yardstick. Read the story here: https://theprint.in/india/governance/weeks-before-up-polls-modi-govt-shelves-proposal-to-change-eligibility-for-obc-creamy-layer/781628/
Indians have natural 'translation consciousness.' But there is a gap in accessing non-fiction from regional languages.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/translations-in-indian-languages-are-gaining-momentum-but-were-stuck-with-colonial-legacy/781480/
Sonia Gandhi's spirited stance against the abhorrent CBSE passage is a rare instance when politicians have thrown their weight behind an issue that has no mass or electoral resonance.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politricks/gandhis-show-politics-neednt-be-all-about-eyeing-votes-cbse-call-out-a-lesson-for-others/781508/
While Indians remain realistic when it comes to the “eternal” friendship between China and Pakistan, many are on the fence about Bangladesh.
After recent poll and bypoll losses and party members’ exits, CM has faced flak for being 'inaccessible' even to team members. He's now bringing about a change in behaviour.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/meetings-weddings-condolence-visits-kcr-turns-social-to-tackle-trs-discontent-bjp-threat/781478/
In the backdrop of mass defections in Goa, Shekhar Gupta explains why every political party thinks it's winnable, the cast of characters contesting the upcoming assembly polls and its significance as whoever gets Goa will get 'a state' that will ultimately have implications for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
The delay in announcing the next CDS could also be due to the political leadership undertaking a deep search among all eligible retired and serving officers.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/delay-in-appointing-new-cds-after-gen-rawat-is-it-about-passing-the-loyalty-test/780989/
The 32 farmer unions that spearheaded anti-farm laws agitation in Punjab were to gather at Golden Temple, but many prominent ones decided to give it a miss.
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https://theprint.in/politics/protests-over-32-farmer-unions-of-punjab-begin-to-split-on-whether-to-take-political-plunge/781119/
The ultra-secretive wedding of actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif has taken the nation by surprise and created massive anticipation. Are secretive Bollywood weddings the new business enterprise? Tina Das and Shubhangi Misra discuss on ThePrint #KyaTrendHai
The three tools in Nehru’s historiography can be used by India today to evaluate the past while preventing its distortion to achieve political or communal ends.
Protests by nationalist parties never received this kind of support. The Jamaat’s patronising of the Baloch is a game changer.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/imran-khan-is-embarrassed-gwadar-protest-isnt-just-for-baloch-rights-but-politics-too/780584/
Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/bipin-rawat-to-galwan-what-kept-china-occupied-this-week-and-why-taiwan-is-losing-friends/780604/
In an exclusive interview, Sri Lankan High Commissioner Asoka Milinda Moragoda said that, despite complications, India & Sri Lanka’s leaders have always had ‘open, direct dialogue’----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-sri-lanka-relationship-complicated-from-ramayana-times-until-now-envoy-moragoda/780497/
Much of the Northeast doesn't need a tough law such as AFSPA. No government will dare repeal it, but it can at least be imposed very selectively. Watch Shekhar Gupta in #NationalInterest
To know more, read: https://theprint.in/national-interest/its-time-for-afspa-to-go-but-no-one-will-take-this-soft-step-so-heres-a-way-forward/779979/
As the nation mourns the unfortunate helicopter crash killing General Bipin Rawat & 12 other military personnel, Shekhar Gupta looks at the role carried out by General Rawat as the 1st Chief of Defence Staff. And what is the legacy he leaves behind for the new CDS. Episode 895 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
Rizvi’s conversion poses a predicament for the Hindu religion. It can’t be as simple as someone converting to Islam, Christianity, Sikhism or Judaism.
Emergence of Omicron could pose downside risk to growth, while inflation is also edging up. Tolerating inflation to support growth was right call, but change is needed in future.
New Delhi should be aware of Russia’s engagements with India’s adversary—China. It can't treat its friends and foes alike.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-thinks-its-safe-but-russia-is-getting-close-to-china-non-aligned-days-should-be-back/779240/
BBMP Commissioner Gaurav Gupta says infrastructure work has suffered due to lack of coordination between agencies. Bengaluru, he claims, has added nearly 50 lakh people in 10 years.
Scientists have so far assumed that planets cannot form around a star more than three times as massive as the Sun, as the heat would cause all the gasses to evaporate. But now, researchers have discovered a planet around a massive star pair, which changes what we know about planet formation. Watch this edition of #PureScience with ThePrint's Mohana Basu to learn more.
The World Inequality Report 2022 is out and it brings out the current state of inequality in India and the world. Shekhar Gupta dives into this diagnosis that tells us that the bottom 50% people own less than 2% of global wealth. But the treatment of the report is threatening and why it takes India back to the 1970s. Episode 894 of CutTheClutter
Bangladesh wants to try Pakistani army personnel for war crimes and genocide in 1971 but realpolitik has prevented it so far. Justice must be served.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/if-nazi-war-criminals-can-still-be-tried-why-not-pakistanis-1971-genocide-cant-be-forgotten/778588/
New Delhi’s growing proximity to the US is cause for celebration and can be used as leverage with Moscow, and vice-versa.
Actor has been tagged by ED as a witness & possible “beneficiary” of a Rs 200-crore money laundering racket, allegedly run by Sukesh Chandrasekhar, who has a long criminal history.
The reporting was so circumspect that only Republic TV and India TV were willing to go even so far as to reveal that CDS Rawat was in hospital, at around 3pm.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/covering-cds-gen-bipin-rawats-death-tv-news-turned-sober-in-a-long-time/778797/
The reporting was so circumspect that only Republic TV and India TV were willing to go even so far as to reveal that CDS Rawat was in hospital, at around 3pm.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/covering-cds-gen-bipin-rawats-death-tv-news-turned-sober-in-a-long-time/778797/
In a tragic incident Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 other security personnel died in a helicopter crash. Snehesh Alex Philip recollects his last meeting with Gen. Rawat and analyses why his passing away would create a unique vacuum in the defense forces. And was Mi-17V5 competent enough. Episode 893 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India
India can’t afford a hurried resolution on MSP demand. It can cause chaos, long-term damage
Lt Gen (retd) J.S. Dhillon has told Gowda’s biographer that Mehbooba Mufti’s father had sought the Army’s help to ensure her victory in the 1996 Jammu and Kashmir election.
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https://theprint.in/politics/indian-scientists-planned-nuclear-test-in-1997-but-pm-deve-gowda-gave-3-reasons-to-say-no/778109/
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/pov/vicky-kaushal-katrina-kaif-have-pulled-off-greatest-bollywood-heist/778068/
Despite the Nagaland Peace Accord signed in the presence of PM Narendra Modi, AFSPA continues to exist. And we call ourselves mother of all democracies.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/i-served-in-nagaland-during-the-peak-of-insurgency-and-without-afspai-served-in-nagaland-during-the-peak-of-insurgency-and-without-afspa/777558/
SC had stayed UP Police's criminal proceedings against Yes Bank ex-CEO Kapoor & Videocon founder Dhoot last month. Chandra alleges Kapoor arm-twisted him into agreeing merger between Dish TV and Videocon in 2016.
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https://theprint.in/judiciary/conspiracy-breach-of-trust-whats-in-subhash-chandras-fir-against-yes-banks-rana-kapoor/777342/
Much was made of Mohan Bhagwat's meeting with media editors recently, but not too many took note of his talks with book publishers a few months ago.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/all-political-talk-in-india-is-obsessing-over-2024-the-real-deal-is-2025/777341/
Much was made of Mohan Bhagwat's meeting with media editors recently, but not too many took note of his talks with book publishers a few months ago.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/all-political-talk-in-india-is-obsessing-over-2024-the-real-deal-is-2025/777341/
Modi, Shah have outstanding innings with the Congress as the principal challenger. But assembly election records fail. ThePrint’s Political Editor DK Singh explains in this week’s Politically Correct
After civilian killings took place in Nagaland, Shekhar Gupta looks into these killings, why Modi Govt looks so shaken & contrite, and why India cannot afford to anger the tribes in Nagaland with peace talks at a crucial stage. And factors of ethnicity, geography, story behind these killings. And how AFSPA came about. Episode 892 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Watch the CutTheClutter Ep 304: https://youtu.be/i1v4fBgVNb4
Ajit Doval thinks civil society is the new frontier of war. But ‘Shillong We Care’, a small group of citizens, stood up to militants and extortion.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/ajit-doval-wrong-civil-society-not-dangerous-we-pushed-back-militants-in-meghalaya/776769/
India might have been dubbed a ‘democratic backslider’, but it could offer a new vision of democracy based on Dharma and the Bhagavad Gita.----more----Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/us-summit-of-democracy-is-ashwamedha-yagya-india-can-offer-a-vision-to-pause-china/777133/
Winds rising from the surface of the Earth cause the ionosphere to remain electrically powered. Watch this episode of ThePrint #PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more about how NASA's ICON gained new insights into the Earth's upper atmosphere.
After India-Russia 2+2 talks, there will be four countries with which India will have a similar format of dialogue involving the foreign as well as defence ministers from both sides.
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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/whats-the-hype-about-22-talks-indias-holding-with-us-japan-australia-now-russia/776928/
Russia has brought new missiles to one of the Kuril islands. Shekhar Gupta explains what is the history of these islands- whether they belong to Russia or Japan. Are they only strategically important or there is more to the islands in Pacific Ocean that has restricted the two giant nations from signing a peace treaty since World War II. Episode 891 of CutTheClutter Additional Research by Sukriti Vats and Amogh Rohmetra
By studying elements trapped in tiny glass beads in meteorites, scientists have pieced together what likely happened during the time that the solar system was being formed. Watch this episode of PureScience with Mohana Basu to learn more. Brought to you by @Kia India
The Char Dham Devasthanam Board Management Act has been repealed in Uttarakhand. It will have ramifications across India.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/rollback-of-char-dham-act-has-a-message-for-all-governments-free-indias-temples/775766/
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana, Bengal Chief Secretary H.K. Dwivedi among 31 people called to appear before panel set up by Mamata govt to probe Pegasus spying charges.
The $5.43-bn S-400 ‘Triumf’ missile systems deal is going to be at the centre of the upcoming India visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/us-unlikely-to-impose-caatsa-sanctions-on-india-for-s-400-but-other-russian-deals-wont-be-easy/775259/
New Omicron variant of the coronavirus makes its way into India's boundaries. Shekhar Gupta segregates myths, facts and theories surrounding the new variant of same coronavirus. What does its mutation mean and how can India pull up its socks to avoid a repeat of second wave. Episode 890 of CutTheClutter
The final victory of the farmers is that they and everyone else have discovered their political heft. It’s time to use that clout.
IIT-Roorkee says 11 students hired at pay packages of more than Rs 1 crore, the highest being an international firm’s offer of Rs 2.15 crore.
Many see the redevelopment of Kashi Vishwanath temple as befitting the ancient Hindu faith. But it's destroying what made Varanasi a special city.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/kashi-vishwanath-has-become-a-construction-site-varanasis-piousness-is-the-cost/774981/
Repeal of farm laws without any discussion in Parliament and the suspension of 12 Opposition MPs show Modi government is reluctant to engage.
As IMF has agreed to issue its 13th bailout to Pakistan in three decades, Shekhar Gupta analyses the current state of Pakistan’s economy as it is on the brink of an economic collapse. Rising inflation, heavy trade deficit are haunting the Imran Khan government and why a loan from Saudi friends is humiliating. Episode 889 of CutTheClutter
Banks, RazorPay, CCAvenue are doing indirectly what the RBI was prohibited from doing directly—ban crypto trade.
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra discusses the significance of the Russia-China-India trilateral meeting last week and the visit of President Vladimir Putin to India in the coming week.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/putins-visit-to-delhi-can-be-advantage-modi-he-has-to-deepen-russia-china-wedge/774086/
Since 1965, the BSF has not only protected India's border areas with Pakistan and Bangladesh but also helped with internal security and development.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/bsf-is-a-boon-for-border-populations-it-can-do-much-more-than-just-protect-them/774444/
Using AI to redesign cells from frog embryos, researchers have developed living robots that can spontaneously make copy of themselves.
Brought to you by @Kia India
Dr Samiran Panda says Covaxin, being a whole virion vaccine, could work better, while there are chances of Omicron escaping targeted vaccines such as those based on the mRNA platform.
As it counsels India Russia on West’s “Democracy Trap” some warmings from its own system. With disappearing celebrities, tycoons and revelations on Uyghurs from just leaked top secret documents. Shekhar Gupta looks at the grimy underbelly of the Chinese system. Episode 888 of CutTheClutter
The outrage of ex-Servicemen against new claims on Manekshaw’s role in 1971 shows a homily in the larger literature, which undermines the agency of the forces.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/indira-gandhi-convinced-world-before-1971-she-and-manekshaw-both-knew-timing-was-key/773984/
China, US, Japan, South Korea are interfacing in the air, sea, space and cyberspace. The dangers of inaction are obvious.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/how-to-prevent-accidental-wars-strongmen-putin-xi-modi-are-risk-takers-can-be-triggers/773444/
DU had last month constituted a panel to study admission data and see if there are any discrepancies in the admission process, and if they need to be corrected.
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https://theprint.in/india/education/entrance-exam-only-50-weight-to-class-12-marks-du-could-change-ug-admission-rules-in-2022/773895/
BJP leaders no longer have to feel apologetic about hailing from a political family. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revised his long-held opinion on the issue of dynasties to accommodate their family interests and parental aspirations. Watch our Political editor D.K. Singh in #PoliticallyCorrect.
As NITI Aayog releases National Multidimensional Poverty Index, Shekhar Gupta dives into this report with some surprises on nutrition, education and quality of life- state by state. And Is the BIMARU tag for Bihar, MP, Rajasthan & UP justified as per numbers and data? Episode 887 of CutTheClutter
US needs to realise that an India that can push back against China is worth more to American designs for Asia than a few S-400 missiles.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/us-must-not-be-too-hard-on-india-over-modi-putin-summit-for-its-own-good/773320/
Encouraging farmers in the western Indo-Gangetic Plain to give up rice will take considerable effort, but the benefits are clear.
Twitter has far less reach than WhatsApp or even Facebook, so why do political parties think it’s so important?
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https://theprint.in/politics/from-i-had-idli-to-political-megaphone-how-tiny-twitter-punches-above-its-weight-in-india/772524/
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In March this year Haryana assembly had passed a law reserving 75% of the jobs for the state's natives. In #CutTheClutter Episode 695 Shekhar Gupta had explained the laws and why these are self-destructive for the state. As the state notifies the law now, we share an edited version of that episode.
India's fertility rate hits the figure of 2.0, which is less than the 'replacement rate' as per latest National Family Health Survey. Shekhar Gupta digs deep into this declining figure and what lies in it for India's vast population. And there are some alarm bells to look out for in the Anaemia rate and obesity. Episode 886 of #CutTheClutter
Fireflies glow to both attract mates and also to keep away predators. But new findings show that the bioluminescence in adult fireflies came about much before the evolution of flying predators that the lights today keep away. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains findings from a new pre-print.
Supplementary reading: Firefly bioluminescence outshines aerial predators https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.11.22.469605v1.full.pdf
The revenue generated from cryptocurrencies can be an incentive for the Modi government to allow this trade with restriction rather than ban it and lose the 'sin tax'.
Author-politicians Shashi Tharoor, Pavan K Varma and now Salman Khurshid are taking refuge in this Hinduism-Hindutva debate. But Modi used ‘Hindutva’ just once since 2014.
Police say they are probing if VIPs were involved in the incident, say many questions still remain to be answered. Families say an accident or not, they're waiting for justice.
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https://theprint.in/india/missing-cctv-footage-drunk-driver-why-kerala-models-car-accident-case-has-turned-murky/771612/
Meghalaya sees a complete turn around as 12 out of 17 congress MLAs join TMC, including former Chief Minister Mukul Sangma. Shekhar Gupta explains how the Congress is tumbling in Northeast and why BJP & TMC are filling its shoes. Episode 885 of #CutTheClutter
Doval's statements reflect that he thinks India is still a colonial monarchy, where people are subjects, and not a democracy, where they are citizens.
IAF airshow at Purvanchal Expressway and military equipment ‘Samarpan’ at Jhansi shows military hierarchy has become unwittingly party to BJP electioneering.
An AICTE-appointed committee is working on revising the mechanical engineering syllabus for all colleges barring centrally-funded institutes like IITs, IIITs and NITs.
US, China, India, Japan, UK and South Korea have released oil from their strategic reserves to curb global oil prices. Shekhar Gupta analyses why it might be a symbolic warning for the monopolistic OPEC and OPEC+ as buyers unite for the first time to fight the sellers. Episode 884 of CutTheClutter
Debunking six myths about the MSP for BJP and allies, free-market wallahs and ecological warriors.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/msp-wont-bankrupt-india-its-a-complex-but-necessary-reform-like-disinvestment/771030/
Now that the farm laws are being repealed, a good starting point would be to understand what's worked well with the APMC mandi system and what hasn't.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/farm-laws-debate-missed-a-lot-neither-supporters-nor-modi-govt-identified-the-real-problem/770867/
After the repeal of farm laws, protesting farmers now want govt to make MSP a legal guarantee for all 23 crops covered under the safety-net framework.----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/economy/why-legal-guarantee-for-msp-the-other-demand-of-protesting-farmers-is-a-lose-lose-proposal/770770/
Russia's build up with Ukraine has got America, Europe and the whole world worried. As it looks like Russia is getting ready to invade Ukraine, Shekhar Gupta explains the conflict between Putin's Russia and Ukraine, which is at its worst since Crimea's annexation and what it means for larger geopolitics. Episode 883 of CutTheClutter
Whenever India's farm sector was in jeopardy, Sikh-Punjabi farmers fought for their rights. The BJP underestimated them.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/guru-nanak-vs-rss-guru-hedgewar-farmer-protests-showed-how-sikhs-have-a-lesson-for-india/770085/
Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi says 'people have started playing minority politics around CAA', adding that 'it has got nothing to do with Indian citizens'.
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https://theprint.in/politics/no-possibility-of-caa-repeal-says-minister-naqvi-as-farm-laws-u-turn-revives-demand/770003/
It might be irresistible for some to enjoy the manner in which the mighty PM Modi has been ‘humbled’. But that would certainly be the antithesis of Gandhi.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/gandhi-is-back-farm-laws-repeal-shows-even-the-most-hostile-enemy-can-be-transformed/770242/
As Rajasthan has gone through a complete reshuffle with its cabinet of ministers, Shekhar Gupta explains the significance of this new turn where Sachin Pilot has gained ground and Gehlot has lost some. Congress has done calculations with additions of Dalits, Minas, etc. keeping 2023 state elections in sight. Episode 881 of CutTheClutter Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read D.K. Singh's article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/in-rajasthan-gandhis-are-repeating-punjab-crisis-this-time-with-gehlot-and-pilot/769801/
Among India’s young men, unemployment rose across all major states in the last decade. And more are moving away from agricultural jobs.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/what-unites-bihar-and-kerala-young-men-it-has-to-do-with-jobs/769615/
Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/chinascope/prepare-to-fight-china-tells-citizens-xi-jinping-has-big-plans-for-party-and-security/769639/
Credits: DW, South China Morning Post, and Tennis Channel.
An expert committee had in 2019 advised AICTE to stop approving new engineering colleges and adding more seats, except in emerging areas like AI, machine learning and robotics.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/india/education/after-2-year-ban-aicte-wants-to-know-if-it-can-allow-new-engineering-colleges-from-next-year/769677/
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, and on the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence, India's former ambassador to China and the European Union and the author of a new book called 'India and the Bangladesh Liberation War :The Definitive Story,' tells ThePrint's Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra that India never wanted to break up Pakistan until the savage repression unleashed by the Pakistan army in East Pakistan in March 1971 called 'Operation Searchlight' and how this is the only time in India's history that it mounted a grand strategy across military, diplomatic and political arenas to break up Pakistan and create a new country in South Asia. Watch #ThePrintUninterrupted
In this episode of #ThePrintUninterrupted, agricultural economist & Infosys chair for agriculture at ICRIER Ashok Gulati tells ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra that it's a real pity that reforms in agriculture could not take place and that farm laws were repealed because the Modi government refused to explain its message to the people.
No matter how dominant BJP is, India is a federation of states and it has CMs in only 12. Agriculture is largely a state issue, and most of India doesn’t follow it unquestioningly.
As Peng Shuai, the most prominent lawn tennis player in China, goes missing, Shekhar Gupta explains how China has a history of high-profile disappearances. Episode 881 of CutTheClutter further looks at the controversy over the Chinese building a new village next to the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh and the geo-strategy behind their move.
More than 70% of students are now enrolled in government schools, and nearly 40% take tuition. Experts consider if these trends are pandemic-driven or more long-term
Parliamentary Committee on Finance to evolve a consensus on crypto regulation. The question is—what should it look like?
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https://theprint.in/opinion/sriki-bitfinex-scandal-exposed-gap-in-crypto-exchange-govt-must-pass-innovation-friendly-law/767864/?amp
Human embryos can either be studied in the lab for 14 days after fertilisation, or after 12 weeks when a pregnancy is terminated and an embryo is donated. However, the process of gastrulation, where the embryo develops a “plan” for the body, occurs between 14 and 21 days, where it is hard to observe and study. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains new findings from Oxford University where researchers for the first time study a donated embryo aged 16 to 19 days after fertilisation, offering never-before-seen insights into human development.
Caste bias isn't new. But where Rohith Vemula, Delta Meghwal, and Payal Tadvi failed, Deepa Mohanan has an answer.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/dont-just-cheer-removal-of-deepa-mohanans-director-why-was-casteist-prof-hired-promoted/767399/
National politics heats up as India heads for a polling season. Shekhar Gupta looks at the BJP, congress and other opposition parties. And whether Kejriwal or Mamta Banerjee are now the prime opposition challengers of Modi at centre, but only after a fight amongst themselves. Episode 880 of CutTheClutter
Standup comedian Vir Das' Kennedy Center monologue 'Two Indias' is based on a pre-2014 nostalgia and the forced funeral enacted by every liberal.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/the-india-that-vir-das-and-liberals-want-and-the-one-they-wont-talk-about/767674/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of the reopening of the Kartarpar Sahib corridor that connects Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab with the shrine in Narowal district in Pakistan, built in memory of the Sikh guru Guru Nanak in the 16th century.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/allowing-indian-wheat-for-afghanistan-reopening-kartarpur-is-peace-on-pakistan-mind/767241/
Punjab wants the Centre to provide an incentive of Rs 100 per quintal to farmers for mixing the paddy straw to the soil and stop burning it, lists diversification plan.
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https://theprint.in/environment/took-steps-but-need-funds-punjab-tells-sc-puts-stubble-burning-ball-in-centres-court/767536/
For India's Hindi and English news channels, following Modi wherever he goes is a win-win strategy: they earn PM and BJP's goodwill at a very low cost to themselves.
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https://theprint.in/opinion/telescope/kejriwal-tv-ads-disappear-in-delhi-smog-but-modi-gets-quality-air-time-with-up-expressway/767680/
Nehru defined the spirit of India that shaped the nationalism of its people. Not the small-minded, vulgar and bigoted version we see on display today. ----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/nehru-was-way-ahead-of-his-time-seeing-him-through-a-20-20-lens-is-wrong/767024/
During my two tenures in Manipur, we ensured that the troops coordinated their move with school timing. Militants never attack convoys in those hours.----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/is-assam-rifles-stretched-with-its-dual-role-manipur-ambush-raises-key-questions/767107/
Congress has trained guns on BJP over the alleged bitcoin scam in Karnataka. But CM Bommai has described it as a non-issue and prime suspect wants journalists to 'chill'.
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https://theprint.in/india/multi-crore-scam-or-hearsay-driven-panic-what-we-know-about-karnataka-bitcoin-scandal/767059/
PureScience While there is a big evolutionary benefit to staying awake and alert at all times, we experience an overwhelming need to sleep when deprived of it. What drives this process, how does it help, and what determines when we wake up? ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how most of what we understand about sleep is still a mystery that hasn’t been explained neurobiologically.----more----
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As India starts receiving delivery of S-400 missile system from Russia, Shekhar Gupta explains the whole missile system and whether it is worth spending 5.2 billion for, as US sanctions hover over India with this buy. And where does it place India with Pakistan and China. Episode 879 of CutTheClutter
Supporters of AIJS argue that it can help reduce pendency, while opposers look at the lack of knowledge of local language and laws. Both are wrong.
I could not compromise the principles of democratic governance. So I took voluntary retirement in 1985 with 15 years of service left, writes MG Devasahayam.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/i-fought-corruption-communalism-and-17-transfers-under-3-haryana-cms-ex-ias-officer/766604/
Additional district judge Uttam Anand died after being hit by an autorickshaw in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, on 28 July. CBI took over the probe from local police in August.
Read article here: https://theprint.in/india/men-who-killed-dhanbad-judge-by-hitting-him-with-auto-wanted-to-rob-him-cbi-probe-finds/765719/
Yet again Delhi gets covered in a layer of pollution. Shekhar Gupta explains this seasonal pollution that comes every year. What numbers tells us, how is it caused and why is Diwali not the only reason. Episode 878 of CutTheClutter looks at the practical ways to solve it in the long run.
From claiming he was offered Rs 300 crore bribe to clear files belonging to 'Ambani' & 'RSS-linked man' as J&K Governor to supporting farmers' agitation, Malik’s statements have BJP in a bind.
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https://theprint.in/politics/satya-pal-malik-party-hopper-lohia-ite-arun-jaitley-friend-governor-who-cant-keep-quiet/764945/
An American commitment to not using nuclear weapons first unless attacked could not come at a worse time. US must avoid strategic experiments that have uncertain outcomes.----more---- Read the article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/why-it-just-doesnt-make-sense-for-america-to-switch-to-a-no-first-use-nuclear-policy/766232/
Muons are fast moving subatomic particles that pass through solid items while losing mass. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the field of muography works and how muons can now be used to look deep inside a volcanic structure.
Indian armed forces need to be assured that their ideas will be listened to, no matter how ‘out of the box’, or whether or not they have a PhD. It’s the crazy ones who have the ideas. ----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/military-innovation-is-just-the-rocket-science-india-needs-to-push-its-development-graph/766224/
Salman Khurshid isn’t the first to succumb to pre-siesta intellectual laziness. Congress leaders taking the cue must read up on ISIS and learn electoral politics all over again. Watch Shekhar Gupta in #NationalInterest
As Chinese Communist Party passes a 'historic' resolution in its 6th Plenary, Shekhar Gupta reads between the lines of this historic revolution that is third of its kind after Mao Zedong's 1945 & Deng Xiaoping's 1981 resolution. What is 'Xi Jingping Thought' and what do ice creams & movies tell us about Xi's 'new era' of Chinese socialism. Episode 877 of #CutTheClutter
Many politicians were accused of links — from Indira Gandhi meeting Haji Mastan & Karim Lala, to Bal Thackeray backing Arun Gawli, and various charges against Sharad Pawar. ----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/politics/haji-mastan-gawli-to-riyaz-bhati-maharashtra-politics-has-been-linked-to-underworld-for-30-yrs/764948/
India is dotted with sanctuaries, institutions and birds named after Salim Ali. He loved birds without academic jargon and sentimentality. ----more----
https://theprint.in/features/salim-ali-wasnt-your-next-door-bird-lover-he-conducted-indias-first-survey/765016/
Modi government’s Ministry of Commerce releases latest 'Logistics Ease Across Different States' (LEADS) ranking 2021. Shekhar Gupta reads this report as it throws certain surprises in UP's stunning rise and Andhra's drastic fall, how other states perform and what this tells us about India's logistics health in episode 876 of CutTheClutter
More women would mean a curb on malpractices like third degree and custodial violence. Their sizeable numbers would go a long way towards improving police image in society. ----more----
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/opinion/modis-mann-ki-baat-spoke-of-more-women-in-police-challenge-is-to-make-them-feel-they-belong/764498/
Over 1,000 cases of monkey bites are reported in cities across India daily. Delhi reported over 950 cases of monkey attacks in 2018, and an estimated 20 daily in 2019.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/environment/court-order-3-year-plan-rs-5-43-cr-fund-nothing-is-able-to-end-delhis-monkey-menace/764131/
More than 33,000 fire spots were observed in Punjab & Haryana in the first eight days of November, according to data from NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System. ----more----
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/health/why-november-has-brought-back-delhi-pollution-with-a-vengeance-after-cleaner-october/763972/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint’s Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the importance of the conference on Afghanistan hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday and asks why India is reluctant to give visas to Afghan nationals.
Imran Khan government has now announced a ceasefire with Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan after finalising a contract with Tehreek-e-Labbaik a few days back. Shekhar Gupta reads through the negotiations with the militant organisations that have killed many including the 2014 Peshawar school attack. Why is the government negotiating with TTP now & its history of young leaders in episode 875 of #CutTheClutter
First non-bailable warrant against Pratip Chaudhuri was issued in February 2020, but he was arrested only on 31 October 2021. Rajasthan Police say warrants were pending because of 'Covid situation'.
Under Right to Education, private unaided schools must reserve 25% seats for kids from EWS backgrounds & not charge a fee. But NCPCR report finds few states have implemented rule.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/india/education/only-16-states-uts-teach-underprivileged-kids-for-free-in-pvt-schools-child-rights-body-finds/763645/
In a first, two female condors in captivity produced unfertilised eggs without mating with males they had access to. The eggs hatched to produce healthy males with no father. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary readings: Facultative Parthenogenesis in California Condors https://academic.oup.com/jhered/advance-article/doi/10.1093/jhered/esab052/6412509----more----https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg14819982-300-the-boy-whose-blood-has-no-father/
As more than 30 people die of illicit liquor consumption in Bihar, Shekhar Gupta revisits the stringent prohibition law brought in by Nitish Kumar in 2016 and why its darker side is unfolding. Also what Nitish didn't learn from Gujarat and Bansi Lal's Haryana in episode 874 of #CutTheClutter
Putin, Erdogan, and Xi Jinping have all worn military uniforms. But it’s different when PM Modi does it.
Iqbal’s poetry was not art for art’s sake. He saw himself as a millenarian messenger for the restoration of Islamic supremacy.
According to Dr Subhash Salunkhe, one reason for increasing Covishield dose gap was vaccine shortfall, says ‘there should be more latitude in this now that situation has eased’.
The deliberations in the six-and-a-half-hour long BJP’s national executive meeting Sunday could be summed up in three words: “All is well." But this message ignores an increasing sense of vulnerability in the party’s mid-rung leadership and rank and file. Watch our Political editor D.K. Singh in #PoliticallyCorrect.
As Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Khadimi survives an assassination attempt, Shekhar Gupta looks into the defining elections recently held in Iraq, won by 'nationalist', Muqtada al-Sadr. And why in a world of declining democracies, Iraq is a rare symbol of democratic success in the Arab world in episode 873 of #CutTheClutter
Congress and BJP want their applicants to make numerous pledges, while Communist parties have a long, complicated process. SP, NCP, Trinamool much easier to join.
Analysis of four decades of data, from 1980 to 2020, has shown that the lowest layer of our atmosphere, called the troposphere, is thickening and increasing in height because of increased emissions. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary reading: Continuous rise of the tropopause in the Northern Hemisphere over 1980–2020 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.abi8065
Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf won’t attend the Regional Security Dialogue in Delhi. He’s missing a major opportunity for peace. ----more---- Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/nsa-meet-chance-for-delhi-to-show-taliban-victory-doesnt-mean-india-defeat/762661/
Entrapped by Jinnah’s image, Indian leaders continue to misrepresent the interests and realities of Muslims, be it Asaduddin Owaisi or Akhilesh Yadav.
Read the full column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/akhilesh-yogi-wrong-in-raising-jinnah-shah-rukh-khan-gets-modern-indian-muslims-better/762513/
As Pentagon releases its annual report on China's military preparedness, Shekhar Gupta explains what is the Chinese revisionist vision of the international order and what it means for India. Episode 872 of CutTheClutter looks at the details of the report and gives insight into the Chinese military's strategic mind. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Snehesh Alex Philip's report here: https://theprint.in/defence/lac-stand-off-gave-china-valuable-operational-and-tactical-experience-us-military-report/761559/----more----Read the Pentagon report here: https://media.defense.gov/2021/Nov/03/2002885874/-1/-1/0/2021-CMPR-FINAL.PDF
Transit to net-zero emissions by 2070 calls for strong measures. Yet, all these commitments are not easy to fulfil.
The Modi government is still not in a position to present any data that can provide the basis for the 10 per cent EWS quota.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/on-ews-quota-modi-govt-just-using-congress-sinho-commission-report/760626/
In Goa for a day, Rahul Gandhi opted to connect more with locals — meeting fishermen, riding pillion on a bike taxi & eating at a roadside joint — striving to step into the realm of a common Goan.
New findings show that the world’s largest animals, whales, are three times hungrier than we thought. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how them eating less and excreting less has detrimental effects to marine ecosystems and the world’s climate.
In this edition of ThePrint'#GlobalPrint, Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains the significance of the meeting between PM Modi and Pope Francis in the Vatican earlier this week.
Read Jyoti Malhotra's column here: https://theprint.in/opinion/global-print/when-modi-returns-photo-of-him-with-pope-francis-will-stand-out-not-else-will-matter/760504/
As the Pakistan government reaches an agreement with banned Tehreek-e-Labaik, Shekhar Gupta explains the history and ideological roots of the religious-political group. Episode 871 of CutTheClutter looks at the power structure within the Pakistani army, its link TLP, and what has prompted the current developments. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Ayesha Siddiqa's piece here: https://theprint.in/opinion/imran-khans-secret-agreement-with-tlp-has-brought-the-barelvi-jinni-out-of-the-bottle/760968/----more----Read the article on different schools of Sunni Islam here: https://www.geocurrents.info/cultural-geography/deobandi-islam-vs-barelvi-islam-in-south-asia----more----Watch Episode 725 of CutTheClutter here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RWZndhxMS0
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, one of India's top climate experts and the director-general of the Centre for Science & Environment Sunita Narain tells ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra that the Glasgow climate summit spotlight must be on China and that India has made several big promises on reducing greenhouse gas emissions despite the fact that it is a poor country.
Imran Khan govt had said it won't tolerate TLP goons breaking the law. Then Army Chief Bajwa got top businessmen and religious leaders to help draw an agreement with the group.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/imran-khans-secret-agreement-with-tlp-has-brought-the-barelvi-jinni-out-of-the-bottle/760968/
The Indri indri lemur species in Madagascar sings with a rhythmic pattern that was previously thought unique to humans. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the rhythm works.
India must reorient its strategy towards an ecologically sustainable pathway. There is no space in the world for another China. Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-cant-turn-into-another-china-it-must-protect-our-mother-nature-from-danger/760966/
Former Mumbai commissioner's lawyer tells Chandiwal Commission he doesn’t want any cross-examination either. Panel is probing his ‘extortion’ claims against ex-state home minister Anil Deshmukh. ----more----
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/india/dont-want-to-show-evidence-in-deshmukh-case-untraceable-param-bir-singh-tells-judicial-panel/760831/
As PM Narendra Modi to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 at COP26 summit, Shekhar Gupta explains how big a challenge it is for developing countries like India as such targets can stall their economic growth. Episode 870 of CutTheClutter looks at carbon emissions of different countries and how greenhouse gas emissions of China's state-owned firms exceed those of many developed countries. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read Keith Bradsher's article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/business/energy-environment/china-coal-climate.html?smid=tw-share----more----Read Niall Ferguson's opinion piece here: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2021-10-24/niall-ferguson-climate-discussion-nobody-wants-to-have-at-cop26?sref=ojq9DljU----more----Read the Bloomberg article here: https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2021-china-climate-change-biggest-carbon-polluters/----more----Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CERA) website: https://energyandcleanair.org/----more----See the World Resources Institute's graphs here: https://www.wri.org/insights/6-graphs-explain-worlds-top-10-emitters----more----Watch TippingPoint here: https://youtu.be/H1-vQI_Pm-g
The Modi government has questioned the methodology of the Global Hunger Index. But undernutrition is one of the leading factors of child mortality in India.
The function of constitutional morality is to ensure the realisation of constitutional values, norms, and provisions, rather than facilitation of conversion.
So tough has the entrance exam for the Haryana Police constable posts been, that the opposition Congress is now challenging the CM & his cabinet to clear it.
BJP’s media-minders frantically started calling journalists Friday, asking them to ignore or at least underplay Amit Shah’s statement. They too knew he was wrong. Watch our Political editor D.K. Singh in #PoliticallyCorrect.
As a political controversy brews in Tamil Nadu over the state formation day, Shekhar Gupta gives a glimpse into how India's states came into being and the role of the country's state reorganisation committee that made it possible. Episode 869 of CutTheClutter. Brought to you by @Kia India
The 20-year-old student in Haryana has filed multiple rape cases over claims of 'sex on pretext of marriage', as well as a domestic abuse case, which are now under scrutiny.
Read the story here: https://theprint.in/india/7-men-7-firs-7-stations-how-20-yr-old-woman-in-gurugram-filed-rape-cases-now-under-scanner/759705/
India loves cricketer Shami, so who started the hate? Similarly, in Bangladesh, how did the violence against Hindus start? Read before you outrage.
A powerful solar flare and accompanying coronal mass ejection from the sun led to bright aurorae on earth and warnings of a powerful geomagnetic storm. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the sun expels material and how this affects earth. Supplementary reading
MP, UP, Assam and Chhattisgarh have the highest infant mortality rate, while Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Kerala have the lowest, according to 2019 govt data released last week.
We see what madness for fame and stardom has done to some people from the All India and Class I Services. Even as most others work sincerely, in relative anonymity.
From FabIndia's Jashn-E-Riwaaz to Dabur Fem's Karwa Chauth special ad and now Sabyasachi's mangalsutra ad, Indian brands have been the recent 'targets' of Indians feeling offended. Not to mention India's loss in a recent match with Pakistan, and the sedition cases against those celebrating the win of the 'enemy'.Here's what Tina Das and Shubhangi Misra have to say, on ThePrint's latest show #KyaTrendHai
India's defeat against Pakistan in T20 World Cup has been greeted sharply by both countries with a nationalist mindset. In episode 868 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how the India-Pakistan sporting ties and India-Pakistan diplomatic relations move in tandem and how if the India-Pakistan relationship was good, Pakistan's win would not have created such bitterness on one side and euphoria on the other.
In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, former editor of The Hindu newspaper N. Ram tells ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra how the probe ordered by the Supreme Court on alleged Pegasus surveillance on journalists and other Indian citizens will help demolish the climate of fear created by a powerful government and how the verdict is important for press freedom and right of privacy in India.
In an atmosphere where every opinion is categorised as either Right or Left, the Centrist path gets obliterated. And somewhere there lies the truth.
PureScience Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray observatory, astronomers have detected what could likely be the very first exoplanet outside our galaxy. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains how the finding was made and what this discovery means for our hunt for intelligence. Supplementary reading: Chandra Sees Evidence for Possible Planet in Another Galaxy https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/chandra/images/chandra-sees-evidence-for-possible-planet-in-another-galaxy.html Brought to you by @Kia India
UP govt filed affidavit before Allahabad HC in response to pleas demanding repeal of state's Unlawful Conversion law. It defends the new law, saying Constitution abhors 'any form of forceful conversion'. ----more----
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/judiciary/yogi-govt-defines-forceful-conversion-for-us-converting-for-a-job-or-free-nurse-training/758034/
As US' worries about terror groups sprouting in Afghanistan grows, they look towards Pakistan as a possible partner to get access into the Taliban-ruled country. In episode 867 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains whether Americans are back to square one in getting Pakistan's help, which had earlier worked against their own interests, or are there any other options left to them in keeping Afghanistan "clean".
Modern protection equipment could have saved 70% of personnel killed in J&K since 1990. Nothing else can highlight the urgency of mass-producing PPE better than this. Read here:
https://theprint.in/judiciary/retired-sc-judge-raveendran-from-failing-law-exam-to-lodha-panel-on-cricket-now-pegasus-probe/757497/?__sta=jo.mjobtlkmxjhmqluggl.ulpoj%7CIUVI&__stm_medium=email&__stm_source=smartech&utm_source=ThePrint&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=TFPMailer&utm_content=28Oct21
Goa Forward Party president Vijai Sardesai tells ThePrint too many anti-BJP forces are coming to Goa to fight BJP, says we have to think about a strategic alliance, so votes do not get divided.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/politics/goas-gfp-rules-out-merger-with-trinamool-says-congress-has-till-diwali-to-finalise-alliance/757737/
DDCA elections feature Arun Jaitley’s son Rohan, SC Bar Association chief Vikas Singh and former Delhi CM Sahib Singh Verma's ex-cricketer son Siddharth. ----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/politics/bjp-vs-bjp-lawyer-vs-lawyer-at-battleground-kotla-ends-today-with-ddca-poll-results/757760/
In this edition of #GlobalPrint, ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra explains why the distance between India and Pakistan and India and Bangladesh is growing and how cricket can help.
As the Supreme Court orders an independent probe into Pegasus, privacy and press freedom in India get a shot in the arm. In episode 866 of CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains one of the most important SC judgement that will be quoted in the future and the justification behind it which is both contemporary and rooted in tradition.
The UN’s Emissions Gap report says projected emissions need to reduce by 55% by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/environment/world-should-prepare-for-2-7-degrees-celsius-rise-by-2100-on-todays-emission-pledges-un-report/757469/
Solidarity for Mohammed Shami or Fabindia won't hide the fact that, along with BJP, the opposition also has helped create the toxic atmosphere we see in India today. Watch News Editor Ruhi Tewari in #PoliTricks.
Read here: https://theprint.in/opinion/politricks/fabindia-and-shami-show-how-india-is-trapped-between-hindutva-and-soft-hindutva/757103/
From telling film & series producers to clear scripts with district administrations to calling for ban on Dabur same-sex couple ad, Narottam Mishra is stoking many controversies.
My guess is Aryan Khan will walk out a stronger man. King Khan will also retain his crown — and endorsements. There will be diyas illuminating Mannat this Diwali.
Facebook is in trouble again and this time it's murkier than before. Shekhar Gupta explains a series of revelations by whistleblower Frances Haugen and Wall Street Journal on how Facebook let hate and anger slip through to engage more users. And how Facebook's 'emoji' algorithm works throughout the world. Episode 865 of CutTheClutter
Police have so far arrested the brother and uncle of the Muslim woman, and are in pursuit of three more accused — all family members of the woman. ----more---- Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/india/abducted-strangled-drowned-how-hindu-man-was-killed-for-loving-muslim-woman-in-karnataka/756483/
The govt needs to encourage officers with experience to bring their perspective to the table. So far, only 'non-preferred cadres' have been chosen. ----more----
Read the article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/loopholes-have-failed-the-new-360-assessment-to-empanel-ias-officers-it-needs-reforms/756467/
Buying a TV through the Canteen Stores Department should be easy, or so I thought. After all, I had an updated digital canteen card. Here's what happened.
It’s not often that bypolls hold so much significance and can change political dynamics in several states. That’s the beauty of the 30 October bypolls. Watch our Political Editor D.K. Singh.
Tweet: Myithili to help
As the fast developing 'Cordelia Cruise Empress party case' involving Aryan Khan and allegedly “drugs” turns into a perfect mess, Shekhar Gupta looks at the unraveling can of worms involving NCB, politicians, Bollywood and others. What is the cast of this highly complicated case and what we know so far, and what we don’t. Episode 864 of CutTheClutter
The historian as judge-referee looking to ‘settle’ the question of Gandhi allegedly urging Savarkar to file mercy petitions is doomed to fail, and not due to lack of evidence.
Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/no-gandhi-means-no-savarkar-mercy-plea-debate-just-a-way-to-instal-him-as-new-indias-father/756056/
During the Mozambique Civil War (1977-1992) the elephant population fell by 90% due to ivory poaching. As elephant populations recovered, many females were starting to be born naturally tuskless, while males were always tusked. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings from a new study that identify the key genes involved in this rapid evolution, and the culprit that is lethal to tuskless males, who are never born.
Sameer Wankhede, in the spotlight over drugs against Aryan Khan, says he isn't going after Bollywood. We arrest many people, but media only highlights a case involving a celebrity, he adds.
Everyone’s finding problems with Shah Rukh Khan’s parenting skills, but he won’t play victim.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/shah-rukh-khan-is-playing-most-difficult-role-a-good-parent-and-impeccable-public-figure/756011/
Although most of the projects were planned earlier, the ongoing stand-off with China has ensured that they have been sped up on an urgent basis.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/defence/tunnels-roads-bridges-chopper-bases-modi-govt-gives-big-push-to-arunachal-infrastructure/755977/
The draconian Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act has been handed over to people who are prone to misuse it. The story we see unfolding on our TV screens is of its blatant misuse. Watch Shekhar Gupta in #NationalInterest
Hindus in Bangladesh as well as the small group of pro-democracy civil society leaders are the best guarantee for an India-friendly neighbour in the East. Don't let them quit.
Over the last 2 years, there have been at least 8 instances where NCP and Sena leaders have publicly clashed over local issues or acrimonious statements made by one party against the other.
Astronomers have recorded over 1600 Fast Radio Bursts — mysterious, high energy radio pulses coming periodically from a spot in the sky — in under 60 hours. Where these radio signals come from and what causes them is a mystery. ThePrint’s Sandhya Ramesh explains the observations, which pose more questions than answers to our understanding of these high energy phenomena.
FATF revises its grey list as #Pakistan continues to be on it. But Shekhar Gupta looks into few surprises thrown out by #FATF, especially #Turkey. Why is it a result of Erdogan's big power ambitions, 'main bhi Ottoman' fixation and as its economy continues to go from boom to doom in episode 863 of #CutTheClutter
As India crosses the mark of 100 Crore vaccine doses, Shekhar Gupta finds, how various states compare. Also, a case study of vaccine confidence versus hesitancy as mighty Russia stalls, sees record cases & deaths. Episode 862 of CutTheClutter
Long wait for Covaxin’s emergency-use listing has perplexed many. The issue was discussed at great length during Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s meeting with WHO Director-General Tuesday.
In this article, I assess the most common claims being made vis-a-vis BSP’s political strategy in Uttar Pradesh as well as the party’s preparations.
As Amarinder Singh tells Shekhar Gupta that he is floating his own party, a trend of Congress losing its voters to allies can be picked from UP, Goa and Tamil Nadu as well. And who are the colourful Sikhs of Nihang sect, what is 'Sarbloh Granth', and the controversy surrounding its ‘sacrilege.’ Episode 861 of #CutTheClutter
When you look up at a crescent moon, there's a blurry, dimly lit outline that isn’t quite as bright as the crescent. This is FROM earthshine -- the sunlight reflected from Earth onto darker parts of the moon. Scientists have discovered that our planet's earthshine has been declining, and one of the reasons for this could be climate change. In this episode of PureScience, Simrin Sirur explains the significance of earthshine and why it could be shrinking. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Supplementary readings Study: https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1029/2021GL094888----more----Global warming "hiatus": https://www.climate.gov/news-features/climate-qa/why-did-earth%E2%80%99s-surface-temperature-stop-rising-past-decade----more----Pacific decadal oscillation: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/oceans/pacific-decadal-oscillation----more----https://www.worldclimateservice.com/2021/09/01/pacific-decadal-oscillation/
In India, where the right hand often doesn’t know what the left hand is doing, Gati Shakti is a major but still partial reform.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/india-needs-cross-sector-policy-making-pm-modis-gati-shakti-is-good-but-still-ad-hoc/753114/
ICAR-IIVR says each Brimato plant can yield 3-4 kg brinjal and 2-3 kg tomato. It will help grow more in smaller spaces like semi-urban and urban areas, and reduce costs.
As India, US, Israel and UAE form a new alliance, Shekhar Gupta explains if it is truly a 'new quad' or a 'Middle Eastern quad' as it comes one year after the significant Abraham Accords. And a look at India's relations with Israel over the years. Episode 860 of CutTheClutter
Long training period, lack of commensurate remuneration and shortage of opportunities for professional growth are hampering student entry into the medical field. Here's the way out.----more---- Read the full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/indian-healthcare-is-missing-out-on-talents-not-inclined-to-join-medical-profession/752659/
CWC choice of Rahul Gandhi as party president isn't about the fight against BJP. It was about the Gandhi dynasty’s crown jewel, Congress, and they have secured it. Watch ThePrint's Political Editor DK Singh explain in #PoliticallyCorrect
In the document, The Resistance Front (TRF) also threatened to target civilians who help non-locals, & officials who help them get domicile certificates. ----more----
Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/india/lashkar-offshoot-circulated-how-to-target-non-locals-document-month-before-kashmir-killings/752707/
News has just broken that China launched launching a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August. Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a concern for the strategic world when Russia & US already possess hypersonic capabilities. What are ICMB, HGVs and where does India stand in the race of hypersonic missile systems. Episode 857 of CutTheClutter
Bilateral ties started to evolve as Australia’s relationship with China began deteriorating, after a period of steady economic relations between Beijing and Canberra.----more----Read article here: https://theprint.in/diplomacy/from-cricket-trade-to-strategic-allies-the-14-year-switch-in-india-australia-relationship/752038/
NobelPeacePrizeWinner #MariaRessa In this edition of #ThePrintUninterrupted, Nobel Peace Prize winner journalist Maria Ressa tells ThePrint's Senior Consulting Editor Jyoti Malhotra how social media giants have aided and abetted the rise of populist leaders across the globe while creating fractured societies with manipulated realities based on twisted half-truths. The co-founder and CEO of Rappler, a news website based in the Philippines, also discussed how people speaking the truth to the power are being intimidated at various levels.
India can fight China, but it needs peace & stability at home. It can't take on Beijing while re-lighting old fires like NRC or polarising Hindus & Muslims to win elections. Brought to you by @Kia India ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/mohan-bhagwat-is-right-china-is-the-big-threat-but-his-prescription-to-counter-it-is-flawed/751456/