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As the war crosses the 1,000-day threshold, use of ATACMS by Ukraine and Putin’s sanction to revised nuclear doctrine for Russia mark major escalation ahead of Trump return to White House. In Episode 1556 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this chapter in Russia-Ukraine war has Europe on tenterhooks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read Russia's new nuclear doctrine here: https://nuclearrussiaukraine.csis.org/#about Watch Off The Cuff with Gideon Rachman here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpLZZj-O4ko ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Multiple BJP MLAs skipped a key meeting at CM’s residence Monday. While Kuki BJP MLA’s were already demanding his removal, some Meiteis have joined the chorus now, it is learnt.

It’s possible that fiscal constraints due to the freebies being offered by the Punjab government are hindering it from funding policies against stubble burning.

Himachal Pradesh HC directed closure of the properties effective 25 November, noting that ongoing operations were financially unviable & HPTDC's financial health showed no improvement.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/18-govt-run-hotels-in-himachal-to-be-shut-for-being-burden-on-state-exchequer-what-hc-order-said/2364994/

Khaled Ahmed, Pakistani editor who foresaw rise of Lashkars & never asked ‘but what about Kashmir?’

As Narendra Modi becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Guyana in over 51 years, understand Guyana's strategic importance in the oil market, issues with Venezuela, and the South American nation's India connection.  Watch episode 1369 of CutTheClutter with ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, originally published on 18 December 2023.

Why is BJP's Vinod Tawde at the centre of controversy before Maharashtra polls?

Students are expected to learn a great many names, events, and dates. But nowhere is it emphasised sufficiently that history is much more than just a set of facts.

Why BJP must select a real national president, someone who would act like one and not always wait for Home Minister Amit Shah’s instructions, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect

Who is gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol detained in US?

Paleontologists have unearthed a mummified and well-preserved specimen of a three-week old ancient extinct wild cat that has no modern day analogue, sending the paleo world into a tizzy. In ThePrint #̦PureScience, Sandhya Ramesh explains the findings and their significance. ----more----

Queues in front of govt hospital, inhalers, & husky voices are back. As Delhi breathes in poison, in Episode 1554 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta, explains why November is so bad, how stubble burning is not the main problem & how the problem is pan-India & year-round.

'Albania’s Muslim Vatican will show Islam isn’t monolithic, an inspiration for other religions'

Manipur crisis is a national failure—a scar on India’s conscience as govt chose to look away

‘Inaccessible, autocratic’ or ‘fighting for values’? Kanhaiya Kumar ruffles feathers in Congress

For much of India, Manipur is a distant dot on the map, largely absent from the national consciousness. The government’s indifference to Manipur’s plight is reinforcing this narrative. ----more---- https://theprint.in/opinion/manipur-crisis-a-national-failure-scar-on-indias-conscience-govt-chose-to-look-away/2361038/

'What is more interesting is that two words — ‘Islamic’ and ‘State’ — put together evoke alarm rather than optimism. However, the Albanian proposal gives more hope than fear. The Albanian Muslim Vatican would remind the world that Islam is far from monolithic and many interpretations of the religion coexist peacefully, as they should. The Bektashi order follows a mystical, inclusive form of Islam rooted in Shia Sufism, embracing pluralism and intercultural dialogue', says Pasmanda Muslim Thought Leader & ThePrint Columnist Amana Begam Ansari.

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Historical examples, like the 1971 INS Khukri incident & Pulwama-Balakot in 2019 incident highlights the dangers of inadequate military preparation. Investments should focus on crucial but often overlooked areas such as long-range artillery, drones, smart ammunition, and advanced air defence. Small budget increases or aggressive privatisation could fund these needs, ensuring robust defence capabilities and deterrence against China and Pakistan. Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta says in this week’s #NationalInterest ----more----Read this week's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/india-must-spend-right-for-two-front-deterrence-jugaad-against-china-pakistan-wont-cut-it/2358851/