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Bangladesh has sought yet another loan from IMF for $5 Billion. This would be the 16th loan for the country, if the IMF approves the latest request. 
#CutTheClutter Episode 1920 looks at why Bangladesh keeps going to IMF for loans, and what it says about the country's economy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at factors behind Bangladesh economy slipping into a crisis mode- slow growth, rising inflation and structural problems. 
 
 

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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.
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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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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.
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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.

Why has Vijay govt relaxed Tamil Nadu temple mobile phone rules?

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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.
 
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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.
 
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Why has Pakistan imposed emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa? 

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.