Best Print Media Centr Podcasts (2025)

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NationalInterest: Caste Census is a bad idea & shows Rahul dragging Modi away from Nagpur, to Lohia. Worse lies ahead 10:52

31m ago10:52

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#nationalinterest ‘The announcement of caste census has come in the build-up to the Bihar elections. The census may conclude just ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections. The reason we call this move a bad idea is because nobody has figured out what to do with the data, except Rahul Gandhi’— Watch this week's #NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta -----…

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Security Code: Kashmir’s Leepa Valley is on fire. Is a new war brewing on the Line of Control? 10:33

3h ago10:33

10:33

Almost as an afterthought, India grabbed several key peaks along the northern stretches of the Line of Control in 1971. Those stretches have long been used to launch punitive raids across the LoC, notably in 2016, and many Indian planners are wondering if seizing some heights would send a strong strategic message to Pakistan.…

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ThePrintAM: WHAT IS THE NANGAL WATER SHARING DISPUTE BETWEEN PUNJAB & HARYANA? 15:57

4h ago15:57

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Bilawal Bhutto’s interview signals Pakistan Army wants politicians to lead charge on Pahalgam 12:05

11h ago12:05

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has put forward its political faces to present its case after India’s punitive measures in wake of Pahalgam attack. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif was the first, then came PPP chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. In Episode 1653 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains the reasons behind this approach and looks at th…

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ThePrintPod: Use PMLA judiciously, don’t lose leverage by making early arrests—ASG Raju advises ED officers 4:52

12h ago4:52

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Speaking on the occasion of ED's foundation day, the additional solicitor general also said officers should should take their time, get the evidence, take the statement & then arrest.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: The Centre must use the caste census wisely 5:06

12h ago5:06

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The caste census will also reveal the status of disadvantaged groups within Muslims and Christians, sparking a new debate.By ThePrint

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Writings on The Wall: Pakistan, a National Security State, that suspects all, most of all its own | Writings on the Wall 26:05

15h ago26:05

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Pakistan, a National Security State, that suspects all, most of all its own | Writings on the WallBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: WHAT IS THE US-UKRAINE MINERALS DEAL? 5:02

1d ago5:02

5:02

By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: India’s security architecture, its evolution since 1962 War & how it differs from Pakistan’s 21:35

1d ago21:35

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has a new National Security Adviser (NSA). In Episode 1652 of #CutTheClutter @ShekharGupta contrasts this with India’s reconstitution of its National Security Advisory Board, involving balanced representation from the armed forces, police, and diplomacy; he also contextualises these developments within broader civil-military…

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ThePrintPod: Any cross-border strike by India faces a potential drawback. It may be seen as underwhelming 11:11

1d ago11:11

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The response of Kashmiris has been an outcome that is a true game-changer. The present government has an opportunity to claim ownership over this final and happy chapter.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Retd Bangladeshi major general calls for ‘occupation’ of India’s Northeast if it attacks Pakistan 5:31

1d ago5:31

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ALM Fazlur Rahman, who heads the seven-member commission probing the 2009 BDR mutiny, made the comment Tuesday on Facebook amid heightened India-Pakistan tension.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What's behind Centre's caste census announcement? 6:20

2d ago6:20

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Pakistan's offer of neutral probe into Pahalgam attack is a tool to distract. Think 26/11, Pathankot 26:01

3d ago26:01

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#cuttheclutter Pakistan has offered to cooperate if India were willing to agree to a neutral probe into the Pahalgam terror attack. In Episode 1651 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at past instances of Islamabad offering cooperation in the aftermath of a terror attack in India, and explains how it might be a strategy to virtue …

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ThePrintPod: How Trump factor & central bank background led Mark Carney to victory in Canadian elections 5:32

3d ago5:32

5:32

The Liberal Party's victory is a remarkable turnaround from a few short months ago when opinion polls guaranteed a total wipeout in favour of the Conservatives led by Pierre Poilievre.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod15 years after CWG ‘scam’, why a Delhi court accepted ED’s closure report against Suresh Kalmadi 4:19

3d ago4:19

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As original CBI case was closed in 2016, ED noted that no 'scheduled offence' was committed by the accused. Money laundering probe fell flat as predicate offence was absent.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: IPL expansion will kill Test cricket. Players no longer care about playing for the country 6:16

3d ago6:16

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One of the founding philosophies of the BCCI has been to effectively control the game in India. The IPL has dented that control.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Why has SC ordered CBI probe into 'Builder-Bank nexus'? 5:37

3d ago5:37

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ThePrintAM: Why has SC ordered CBI probe into 'Builder-Bank nexus'?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi chairs key security meet as India's forces 'spot' Pahalgam attackers,& tech used by LeT in J&K 21:46

3d ago21:46

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#cuttheclutter A week since Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, top level huddles are underway in Delhi to calibrate India’s response. PM Modi chaired a key meeting with the Defence Minister, NSA, CDS & Chiefs of the three Armed Forces on Tuesday. In Kashmir, India’s security forces have reportedly ‘spotted’ terrorists behind the attack. …

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ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search’ software for quick suspect identification. How it’ll work 3:33

4d ago3:33

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ThePrintPOD: Delhi Police awaits new ‘reverse image search’ software for quick suspect identification. How it’ll workBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the options 7:52

4d ago7:52

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ThePrintPOD: India’s delimitation debate needs bigger ideas, not just bigger numbers. Here are the optionsBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: WHY HAS INDIA BANNED 16 PAKISTANI YOUTUBE CHANNELS? 5:23

4d ago5:23

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ThePrintAM: WHY HAS INDIA BANNED 16 PAKISTANI YOUTUBE CHANNELS?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: TRF that made Pahalgam claim & withdrew is a vicious Pakistani LeT proxy killing Indians since 2019 23:45

4d ago23:45

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#cuttheclutter The Resistance Force claimed the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, before retracting its statement. In Ep 1649 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the TRF's genesis in 2019 post-abrogation of Article 370, its Pakistan links, attacks it orchestrated from Srinagar blast in 2019 to 2024 bus attack in Reasi, a…

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OpinionPod: India's response to Pahalgam terror attack & why Pakistan must be cornered & isolated globally 10:03

5d ago10:03

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It has been nearly a week since the terrorist attack in the Baisaran valley, an idyllic meadow near Pahalgam teeming with tourists and honeymooners, rocked the nation. The attack yet again sent the country into a frenzy of jingoism and patriotic fervour. After a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), where the Chief of Defence Staff wa…

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ThePrintAM: How is India building a diplomatic case on Pahalgam? 4:11

5d ago4:11

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By ThePrint

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NationalInterest: Pakistan ISI is killing Hindus for 45 years. To turn India into a nation at war with itself 14:04

7d ago14:04

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‘Pakistan & its ISI have been entirely predictable over the past 45 years since they started using terrorism as a weapon against India. There is, one thread running through ISI’s method—use of terror proxies from among Indian minorities to specifically target Hindus in India. At some point, their calculation has been, the Hindus will rise in repris…

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ThePrintPod: Why India must guard against Pakistan backers China & Turkey as it prepares Pahalgam attack response 12:15

7d ago12:15

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'India's military is preparing a suitable retaliatory strategy in response to the Pahalgam attack. But these actions are only the beginning—a more complex challenge lies beneath them. The question 'who is backing Pakistan' carries several layers, but the most immediate and clear answer—especially when it comes to military capabilities—is China, fol…

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SecurityCode: Five choices for Modi to restore India’s red line in Kashmir after Pahalgam & why each is perilous 12:20

7d ago12:20

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India’s cross-border strikes in 2016 and 2019 established its red lines on Kashmir, showing the country was willing to risk war to stop terrorism. The massacre in Pahalgam shows that deterrent effect has waned. But lashing out in a spasm of rage won’t restore India’s red lines in Kashmir. It need a long term strategy to degrade the Pakistan Army’s …

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ThePrintAM: WHAT HAS CENTRE TOLD SC ON WAQF ACT? 12:50

7d ago12:50

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: 9 standoffs in 5 decades: India weighs options as Pahalgam attack fuels anger against Pakistan 35:32

7d ago35:32

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CutTheClutter: 9 standoffs in 5 decades: India weighs options as Pahalgam attack fuels anger against PakistanBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India writes to Pakistan, officially notifying decision on Indus Waters Treaty, with reasons listed 4:16

8d ago4:16

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India has decided to hold the treaty in abeyance in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Signed in 1960, the treaty has remained untouched by both countries for over six decades.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Pahalgam is helping Pakistan army become nation’s saviour again, regain lost image 7:25

8d ago7:25

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Instead of complaining about military vehicles running out of fuel, Gen Asim Munir looks ready to use all national resources for his war. No politician can make him think otherwise.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions over Pahalgam, IAF launches ‘Aakraman’ exercise 4:23

8d ago4:23

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The exercise—taking place just a day after Pakistan issued a NOTAM & engaged in maritime war games—involves deployment of frontline fighter fleets, led by Rafale & Su-30MKI squadrons.By ThePrint

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MacroSutra: How realistic are IMF's growth projections for this year 23:56

8d ago23:56

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The IMF's highly anticipated World Economic Outlook for April is out. It spells 'cautious optimism' for US growth, taking into account the effect of tariffs. Watch Economist Radhika Pandey and Correspondent Akanksha Mishra discuss in ThePrint Macrosutra.By ThePrint

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WorldView: Pahalgam Terror Attack: National Security, Pakistan provocations & what next| WorldView Special Ep 50:35

8d ago50:35

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On April 22, 2025, 26 people were killed in a dastardly attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In this episode of Worldview with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, consulting editor and foreign policy expert, discusses with Lt Gen Raj Shukla (retd), former Army Commander and member of the UPSC, to examine the aftermath, the patterns of provocation by Pakistan, …

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ThePrintAM: HOW HAS PAKISTAN REACTED TO INDIA'S MEASURES OVER PAHALGAM ATTACK? 5:24

8d ago5:24

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi's 1st speech after Pahalgam attack: read the nuances in statements now, post-Uri, Pulwama 22:27

8d ago22:27

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CutTheClutter: Modi's 1st speech after Pahalgam attack: read the nuances in statements now, post-Uri, PulwamaBy ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Leverage & strategic play as India pauses Indus Waters Treaty after Pahalgam, & Pakistan's 'loss' 30:22

8d ago30:22

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India has temporarily paused the Indus Waters Treaty—the water-sharing agreement with Pakistan. The decision came in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 25 tourists and one Kashmiri local. This move could give India the space to expedite key infrastructure projects on its side of the border and rivers that flow here.…

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ThePrintPod: Pausing Indus Treaty might send a message to Pakistan, but India must speed up projects to reap benefits 7:24

9d ago7:24

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Though India has constructed dams and hydro projects on the Indus basin, they are not enough to even utilise the water it is guaranteed under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Pakistan’s isolating itself in the Muslim world by backing terrorism 7:55

9d ago7:55

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Today, foreign policy in parts of the Gulf is increasingly being guided by strategic, security, and global priorities rather than just religious or ideological affiliations.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India expels Pakistani defence advisers, freezes Indus Waters Treaty in diplomatic response to Pahalgam 3:16

9d ago3:16

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This is the first instance where the Indian government has publicly stated that there is a cross-border link in the Pahalgam attack that left 25 Indians and a foreign national dead.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: ‘Mini Switzerland’ Baisaran left without tourists. Terror snuffs out lives & livelihoods 6:35

9d ago6:35

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Just when tourism season was picking up, the terror strike left hundreds of families in uncertainty. Many locals concede that recovery is unlikely this year.By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Pahalgam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, central to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rant 18:26

10d ago18:26

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Pahalgam attack: India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, central to Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir rantBy ThePrint

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OPINION POD: Trump only offers chaos, not clarity. A 90-day tariff pause won’t fix strategic stupidity 12:39

10d ago12:39

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'In her four-minute address, Meloni unleashed her charm offensive on Trump—delivering a mix of what he wanted to hear (anti-immigration remarks, promises of more Italian investments in the US) and what he didn’t (a call to make the West, not just America, great again—implying a revival of Transatlanticism). She also delivered remarkable clarity on …

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ThePrintAM: HOW PAHALGAM TERROR ATTACK UNFOLDED 1:59

10d ago1:59

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Pahalgam terror attack: Why now, Pakistan Army chief rant, complacency in Kashmir & India’s options 40:07

11d ago40:07

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Terrorists opened fire on civilians at a tourist spot in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, with at least 28 confirmed dead and several others injured. In Episode 1644 of #CutTheClutter Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, Senior Associate Editor Ananya Bhardwaj and Consulting Editor Praveen Swami discuss the timing of the attack—which coincided wi…

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ThePrintPod: No more Raj Bhavans. We don’t need governors 8:43

11d ago8:43

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The BJP is accustomed to justifying its actions by harking back to the rule of Indira Gandhi when then-Andhra Pradesh Governor Thakur Ram Lal dismissed the Telugu Desam government in 1984.By ThePrint

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PoliticallyCorrect: Why Nishikant Dubey won’t be worried about BJP chief Nadda’s disavowal of his attack on CJI Khanna 11:03

11d ago11:03

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From the Late Arun Jaitley’s ‘tyranny of the unelected’ jibe to Nishikant Dubey holding CJI Khanna responsible for ‘civil wars’- how and why the Supreme Court has been in the BJP’s crosshairs, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect----more----Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/…

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ThePrintAM: What's on the agenda for PM Modi's 2-day visit to Saudi Arabia? 4:32

11d ago4:32

4:32

By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Excavation is just the beginning. Complex sites like Kaushambi need evidence-based approach 11:22

12d ago11:22

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Kaushambi was forgotten after its excavation by GR Sharma. Then, in 2017, archaeologist BB Lal and a group of scholars returned to the site—not with shovels, but with questions.By ThePrint

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