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Episodes
Episodes
May 2, 2026
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
8 min
ThePrintPod: Keeping CAPF in Bengal for 60 days raises constitutional questions. It’s not an occupying force
May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
10 min
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
May 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
22 min
#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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
7 min
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.’
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
4 min
From the Bahmani to the Qutb Shahis, Hyderabad’s local identity is far more complex than the standard Mughal-centric narrative suggests.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
2 min
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.
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026
29 min
#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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------