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NationalInterest: That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Imagine leaders of the greatest European nations, along with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sitting like contrite, obedient schoolchildren in front of Donald Trump, the imperial headmaster. What’s the first emotion that comes to mind: sympathy, amusement, pity, schadenfreude, a call to wake up to the new world? Chances are it will be a combination of all of the above, except sympathy. We can see at least one leader’s mind has no emotional muddle. Vladimir Putin sees this with pure contempt.

ThePrintAM: Why did SC modify its stray dogs order?

ThePrintPod: Palayan politics is playing out in Bihar. It’s redundant, ignores key economic truth

The idea of a self-contained labour force, be it intellectual or physical, seems redundant. Bihari migrants are an indispensable part of the domestic workforce.
 

ThePrintPod: Karnataka Oppn slams Siddaramiah govt for ‘footing bill to shore up Gandhis’ fortunes in Kerala’

‘Karnataka’s money belongs to Kannadigas, not to Gandhi family’s political fortunes,’ said Karnataka BJP chief on Siddaramaiah-led govt’s disclosure & demand for additional funds.
 

ThePrintPod: Lean diabetes triggers more serious insulin deficiency, higher risk of heart disorders in Indians

Scientists associated with Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) find that it often presents with more severe beta-cell dysfunction and relatively less insulin resistance.
 

Security Code: As Myanmar moves towards elections, China’s shadow grows, posing challenges for India

For decades, India has counted on Myanmar’s military to secure its borders against North East insurgents and narcotics cartels. As Myanmar’s military moves towards holding elections, though, that strategy is coming under pressure. China has developed deep links with ethnic militia who have overrun parts of the country, as well as the ruling Generals. India could find itself with few friends in the new dispensation.

GEOPOLITICS: Trump-Putin Alaska meet, India's Sudarshan chakra & ties with China| Ep26

In this edition of Geopolitics with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao discusses whether Europe will militarise Ukraine if Trump's assistance wanes. She also discusses the significance of India-Russia relations & whether Sudarshan chakra will become India's Iron Dome. 

ThePrintAM: Who is Satish Golcha, the new Delhi Police chief?

ThePrintAM: Who is Satish Golcha, the new Delhi Police chief?

CutTheClutter: Bihar SIR: In EC vs Rahul Gandhi-led Oppn fight over 'vote chori', what's at stake & what lies ahead

Rahul Gandhi is leading the Opposition charge of ‘vote chori’ against the Election Commission & BJP. The opposition has also questioned timing and method of the Bihar SIR exercise. Ep 1718 of #CutTheClutter looks at the politics and constitutionality of the issue & what lies ahead. In this special edition, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is joined by Political Editor DK Singh & Senior Assistant Editor Apoorva Mandhani.

ThePrintPOD: Hours after attack, MHA directs CRPF to guard CM Rekha Gupta, specialised wing for VIPs in charge

ThePrintPOD: Hours after attack, MHA directs CRPF to guard CM Rekha Gupta, specialised wing for VIPs in charge