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  CutTheClutter: Significance of Modi govt approval of IDBI bank sale to Canada's Fairfax & why it's a reformist move 15.10.2026 37dk

  #cuttheclutter Modi govt has approved the sale of 60.72% stake in IDBI bank to Canada's Fairfax, that will acquire the stake for 528.78 billion rupees. #CutTheClutter Episode 1919 looks at why the strategic sale of IDBI is a reformist move. Shekhar Gupta traces the story of IDBI bank that was established in 1964 as a development financial institution, and how it moved from bad-loan crisis to the deal now. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief also explains the significance of the Fairfax deal and what it says about privatisation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read 50 word edit: https://x.com/theprintindia/status/2110437825066025326?s=46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store
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  Congress challenges Amit Shah’s ‘infiltrator’ argument for SIR—‘how many detected, deleted or deported’ 15.10.2026 3dk

  On Tuesday, Home Minister Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of seeking to ‘protect infiltrators’ by opposing SIR. He had said public was aware of the Congress leader’s ‘strategy’.
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  CutTheClutter: Complexities and politics as Nagas add new dimension & long-standing conflict in Manipur escalates 15.10.2026 23dk

  #cuttheclutter The Manipur conflict that started with Meitei-Kuki tensions in May 2023, has escalated with the conflict between Nagas and Kukis. Shekhar Gupta explains the complexities, in #CutTheClutter Episode 1918. Moushumi Das Gupta joins in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Moushumi Das Gupta reports : https://theprint.in/politics/exclusive-bjp-concocted-false-charges-says-congress-mp-akoijam-alleges-racism-after-jnu-expulsion/3067521/ https://theprint.in/india/meitei-cadre-kuki-cadre-naga-cadre-manipurs-ethnic-divide-is-rewriting-rules-of-who-works-where/3070003/ https://theprint.in/india/outsiders-not-allowed-in-manipurs-hills-fear-draws-new-borders-as-conflict-clouds-the-road-to-polls/3071256/   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store
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  ThePrintPod: Why BJP ally Chirag Paswan is targeting Pasi voters in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 state elections 14.10.2026 4dk

  Understanding with BJP likely now that it has lost a substantial part of the non-Jatav Dalit votebase; Pasis are 9% of electorate, and their numbers matter in 100 constituencies.
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  ThePrintAM: Why has Vijay govt relaxed Tamil Nadu temple mobile phone rules? 14.10.2026 5dk

  Why has Vijay govt relaxed Tamil Nadu temple mobile phone rules?
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  CutTheClutter:Limitations of Saudi Arabia despite enormous defence spending as the isolated country fights Houthis 13.10.2026 20dk

  #cuttheclutter   An isolated Saudi Arabia is fighting Houthis on its own soil and in Yemen. On Tuesday, the Saudi-backed coalition forces launched strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa. #CutTheClutter Episode 1917 looks at the limitations of Saudi Arabia and how its geography adds to the country’s vulnerability. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how and why military spending doesn’t guarantee security.   To read 50 word edit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1167041569259389&set=a.128524556444434   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series:
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  CutTheClutter: Munir uses Pakistan’s old playbook of power grab,ousts Imran Khan’s PTI,imposes emergency in KPK 13.10.2026 27dk

  #cuttheclutter Pakistan ousted Imran Khan’s PTI, imposed Governor’s rule as well as emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. #CutTheClutter 1916 looks at the big picture of these significant developments, geography & demography of Pakistan. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how Asim Munir is using the old & familiar playbook of power grab.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store
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  ThePrintAM: Why has Pakistan imposed emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? 12.10.2026 5dk

  Why has Pakistan imposed emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? 
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  NationalInterest: Modi at 25-year milestone faces headwinds like never before—A dozen small signs, one big challenge 11.10.2026 10dk

  Multiple headwinds are making the turbulence Modi is battling as he steps into his 26th year in public office. This has brought the 3-point Modi proposition under the greatest pressure since 2014. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta. ----more----Read this weeks National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/narendra-modi-25-years-challenges/3067173/----more----Read C. K. Prahalad's article here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/002224379503200301
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  CutTheClutter: On IFS day,interactions & experiences with Indian diplomats in Russia, Pakistan, Romania, SL & China 09.10.2026 31dk

  On Indian Foreign Service (IFS) Day, Shekhar Gupta draws from his experiences with Indian diplomats. From bail in Sri Lanka to a passport crisis in Romania, accurate information during Tiananmen Square and hospitality in Russia, Pakistan- ThePrint Editor-In-Chief narrates his interactions with Indian diplomats, and the fascinating stories from his travels. Read the text: ‘India’s Foreign Policy: Losing Direction,’ December 15, 1991 https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19911215-unprecedented-drift-in-foreign-policy-with-indian-diplomacy-blundering-on-815181-1991-12-14 Read the text: 'Indian Fossil Service', June 28, 2003 https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/indian-fossil-service/ Read the text: 'Our Indian Feudal Service', December 21, 2013 https://theprint.in/sg-national-interest/our-indian-feudal-service/544017/
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  PoliticallyCorrect: What bypoll results say about Opposition’s ‘vote chori’ campaign & Gen Z protests 09.10.2026 6dk

  Why Gen Z protests impacted Bankipur bypolls but became irrelevant in the bypolls nine weeks later, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect
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  CutTheClutter: Rubio makes 2028 campaign speech disguised as statecraft, warns Europe & attacks Iran’s ‘mullahs’ 08.10.2026 20dk

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a speech from the birthplace of democracy. From Athens, Marco Rubio advocated Trump’s policies, made the case for ‘America first’, urged Europe to ‘awaken from slumber’ & attacked Iran’s ‘radical mullahs’. #CutTheClutter Episode 1914 looks at the significance of Rubio’s speech, and implications for India & the world. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains why it was a 2028 campaign speech disguised as statecraft. Read text of Marco Rubio’s full speech here: https://theprint.in/world/marco-rubio-hails-us-unapologetic-pursuit-of-national-power-urges-europe-to-awaken-from-slumber/3065037/ Watch Marco Rubio’s full speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNu3US2gVbg Watch #CutTheClutter on Spain here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjLzI6iBkJs
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  CutTheClutter: Questions over EC, ‘irregularities’ in SIR, & Form 6 charge as opposition protests against CEC 08.10.2026 32dk

  Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other opposition leaders escalated protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar in the national capital. #CutTheCluttter Episode 1913 looks at the key questions that are being raised over EC for SIR process. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the complexities and the alleged irregularities.
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  ThePrintPod: ECI says Oppn request to meet in Parliament Annexe ‘against protocol’, BJP claims ‘Rahul’s lies exposed’ 07.10.2026 4dk

  ECI says Oppn request to meet in Parliament Annexe ‘against protocol’, BJP claims ‘Rahul’s lies exposed’ ----more---- https://theprint.in/politics/eci-says-oppn-request-to-meet-in-parliament-annexe-against-protocol-bjp-claims-rahuls-lies-exposed/3063917/
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  CutTheClutter: Factors behind Israel's financial resilience,why it's an unusual war economy,& defence exports' role 06.10.2026 26dk

  Description: Israel has been at war since 3 years, but has shown economic resilience due to multiple reasons. Its defence exports have surged by 130% between 2020-2025, and its among the leading exporters of high-tech goods and services. #CutTheClutter Episode Xxxx looks at factors behind Israel’s unusual war economy and why it has shown financial resilience. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the country’s defence exports, how India has the maximum share and the change in Israel’s defence exports post Abraham Accords. Read the IISS report here: https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/charting-middle-east/2026/09/the-defence-dividend-of-the-abraham-accords/ Read TheEconomist story here: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2026/09/24/israels-war-economy-is-thriving
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  NationalInterest: India has always been a hard state under Gandhian cover. Nehru to Modi, leaders have reinforced it 05.10.2026 11dk

  Modern India might have been conjured up in the image of Gandhi. But India was never a Gandhian state. Founders of the Republic, be it Nehru or Patel, nursed zero such notions. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta: To read this week's National Interest: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-hard-state-gandhian-values/3060496/
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  ThePrintPod: Same X-ray, different skeleton: Inside India’s $766 billion forex reserves 02.10.2026 14dk

  In the summer of 1991, India undertook an action that no sovereign nation desires: it pledged its gold reserves. Under strict confidentiality, approximately 47 tonnes from the Reserve Bank of India’s vaults were transported abroad and deposited with the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan. This measure secured a $405 million loan, giving the country a temporary reprieve.Critical issue is whether a country’s assets comfortably exceed its liabilities and timing of these obligations. RBI’s data allows for a precise evaluation of this criterion. Watch #Economix with ThePrint Consulting Editor (Economics) Bidisha Bhattacharya:
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  NationalInterest: On Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary, his legacy and how he changed India 02.10.2026 12dk

  On Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary, watch #NationalInterest where ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argued how 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.   Originally published on 22 March 2025.
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  CutTheClutter: Cockpit fight, accused Omani pilot & an Indian hero: Questions & facts of attack on flight to Israel 02.10.2026 31dk

  Israel is investigating the FlyDubai incident as a 'jihadist terror attack'. FlyDubai’s FZ1073 was flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September, when a bloody clash unfolded in the cockpit. The flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by its co-pilot, reportedly an Omani pilot. The plane landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, minutes after sending the emergency signal. The motive behind this attack is still being investigated. #CutTheClutter Episode 1911 details what unfolded on the FlyDubai flight. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the facts we know, what we don't and the questions this attack raises over civil aviation safety.----more----Read Hussain Abdul-Hussain's tweet here: https://x.com/hahussain/status/2105278966281974128?s=46----more----Read 50Word edit here: https://theprint.in/50-word-edit/flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-saved-day-indians-proud/3059187/
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  CutTheClutter: India's Golden Quartet shines at Asian Games again:Tracing our nation's rise in Women 4 x 400m Relay 30.09.2026 18dk

  Indian women’s 4x400m relay team ended the nation's wait, by securing our only athletics gold at the Asian Games. The team comprising of Kiran Pahal, M R Poovamma, Prachi Chaudhary and Vithya Ramraj, also won back India's traditional top spot. They are the latest behind India's spectacular success in women's 4x400m relay, since 1982. Shekhar Gupta traces the story of women’s 4x400m relay as an Indian brand, how our nation rose in this particular branch of track & field, and the generations of women’s 400m relay quartet who have made the nation proud. #CutTheClutter Episode 1910 also looks at the setbacks and hurdles.----more----Read India Today's article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19901031-xi-asian-games-indian-athletes-performed-miserably-but-officials-stole-show-813165-1990-10-30