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#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.

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

#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_&smid=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.