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ThePrintPod: Chinese commentary on Iran protests — serious but not regime-threatening

US President Donald Trump on Monday announced on Truth Social a 25 per cent tariff on Iran’s trading partners. In Chinese analyses, the move is viewed as exploiting Iran’s widening domestic unrest, marked by protests across more than half the country amid soaring inflation and a collapsing currency, and as a form of economic coercion infused with political signalling. The views of analysts reflect a wider Chinese tendency to emphasise regime resilience and caution against overstating the impact of what they are calling as ‘street mobilisation’. Watch #ThePrint #EyeOnChina with Sana Hashmi:

ThePrintAM: What's the controversy over DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran remark?

https://theprint.in/politics/dmks-maran-in-soup-for-saying-north-indian-women-told-dont-work-be-in-kitchen-bear-children/2826755/

CutTheClutter: Allies compete, rivals unite: Significance of Maharashtra civic polls, & India's miserable cities

The high-stakes Maharashtra civic polls will be held on 15 January. 29 municipal corporations, including Mumbai (BMC), Thane, Nashik, Pune, Nagpur will go to polls. #CutTheClutter episode 1783 looks at the significance, key players & politics of these elections where alliance equations have changed- allies are competing and rivals have united. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also highlights India's urban governance problems and the 4 'brand destroyers' of India. Deputy Editor Manasi Phadke joins in, from Mumbai.

ThePrintPod: Rs 10 meals to AI pursuit of infiltrators, what parties have promised Mumbai in race to win BMC polls

In a city without elected corporators since 2022, all competing parties have attempted to solidify their core bases through their manifestos, with infra promises & unmistakable signals.
 

ThePrintPod: Declared ‘non-Indian’ & sent to Bangladesh, a Muslim widow takes her fight to Supreme Court

Aheda Khatun is currently in Bangladesh. She is among those whom the authorities have termed 'foreigner' & deported. She is now challenging the claim before the top court.
 

WorldViewPod: Iran protests: Economic crisis, Ayatollah regime's 'misplaced' priorities & will Trump intervene

Iran is witnessing widespread protests as citizens rise against the Ayatollah regime amid a deepening economic crisis, political repression, and systemic marginalisation of ethnic minorities. Protesters insist Iran’s hardships are not caused by sanctions but by the regime’s misplaced priorities—diverting resources to arm groups like Hezbollah instead of supporting its own people. Unlike earlier movements seeking reform, this uprising demands complete regime change and a new political system. With nationwide communication blackouts and growing anger, questions remain about international response and possible US intervention. Consulting editor Dr. Swasti Rao is in conversation with Iranian activist Golaleh Sharafkandi on the roots and implications of the unrest.

ThePrintAM: What's behind the row over NCERT’s teacher training manual on gender?

https://theprint.in/india/education/why-ncerts-teacher-training-manual-on-gender-has-sparked-a-controversy/2826119/

CutTheClutter: Economic crisis, plunging currency & Trump factor: Iran protests & what's next for Ayatollah regime

Iran has witnessed widespread protests since 28 December, triggered by economic crisis, plunging currency & unemployment. #CutTheClutter episode 1782 looks at how these protests differ from what the country has witnessed earlier. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how Iran's economy has taken a hit since 7 October 2023, why the country stands isolated, & the Trump factor.

ThePrintPOD: After ThePrint report on 9-yr-old paraplegic boy’s court battle for dad’s transfer, ray of hope from HC

ThePrintPOD: After ThePrint report on 9-yr-old paraplegic boy’s court battle for dad’s transfer, ray of hope from HC

ThePrintPOD: Why Ajit Pawar’s battle in Pune brings up flashbacks of 2017 BJP-Shiv Sena fight in Mumbai

ThePrintPOD: Why Ajit Pawar’s battle in Pune brings up flashbacks of 2017 BJP-Shiv Sena fight in Mumbai