• CutTheClutter: Why allies Saudi Arabia & UAE are fighting in Yemen,& how it's linked to influence contest in Africa
    Jan 9 2026

    Allies Saudi Arabia and Yemen have turned rivals in Yemen. From 2 December, 2025 when UAE-backed STC forces started taking over key provinces to now- Saudi-led coalition regaining control, Yemen has witnessed key developments. In Episode 1781 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why Yemen has become a battleground for Saudi Arabia & UAE, the areas controlled by different forces in Yemen including Houthis, and how this rivalry is linked to the race for influence in Africa.

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    31 mins
  • ThePrintPod: Row over Vijay's movie 'Jana Nayagan': How the nail-biter played out in Madras HC
    Jan 9 2026

    The Madras High Court cleared the release of actor-politician Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan on Friday morning, holding that the CBFC acted without jurisdiction in ordering a fresh review after granting approval. However, within hours, a division bench stayed that order on the Centre’s appeal. Here's a breakdown of what happened in court, the legal dispute over CBFC’s powers, and why the film’s release remains uncertain.

    Read: https://theprint.in/judiciary/friday-blockbuster-nail-biter-that-played-out-in-madras-hc-over-vijays-movie-jana-nayagan/2823046/

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    8 mins
  • ThePrintPod: 'Tipping cannot replace fair pay for India’s delivery gig workers. It’s only moral comfort'
    Jan 9 2026

    Every time India’s delivery workers surface in the news — whether for earning Rs 762 after a 15-hour shift and 28 deliveries, or for being forced to walk nearly a kilometre into an apartment complex because security won’t let their bike through — we’re invited to examine our consciences. In this familiar run-around, we look on with appropriate distress, urge each other to tip generously, and make the effort to walk down to the gate. Watch ThePrint columnist Karanjeet Kaur explains 'How platforms that manufactured a culture of 10-minute delivery have now made consumers an equal party to the exploitation of workers.'.

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    10 mins
  • OpinionPod: ‘Curbing China and Russia’s influence’—how the Chinese view the US invasion of Venezuela
    Jan 9 2026

    The new year had barely begun when the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, an event that immediately drew global attention. In China, the operation quickly became a hotly debated topic, where commentators are widely interpreting it as a furthering of a “Trump 2.0” agenda and the revival of a “New Monroe/Donroe Doctrine”, reflecting Washington’s intent to assert strict control over the Western Hemisphere.

    https://theprint.in/opinion/eye-on-china/chinese-us-invasion-venezuela/2820380/?amp

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    11 mins
  • ThePrintPod: What are Trump's goals after Venezuela and does the Donroe Doctrine benefit India?
    Jan 8 2026

    What lies ahead for Venezuela—and could Cuba be next? In this episode of Worldview with Swasti, Consulting Editor Swasti Rao speaks with Latin America expert professor Vasabjit Banerjee from Univeristy of Tenesse to unpack the strategic, political and economic implications of the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy. The discussion explores the revival of the Monroe Doctrine, shifting power dynamics in Latin America, and how these developments could impact global geopolitics. Crucially, the conversation also highlights a potential economic and strategic opening for India in the region. What should New Delhi be watching—and preparing for—in the weeks ahead?

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    33 mins
  • ThePrintAM: Why did demolition drive in Delhi turn violent?
    Jan 8 2026

    ThePrintAM: Why did demolition drive in Delhi turn violent?

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    4 mins
  • CutTheClutter: Parole saga of rape & murder convict 'Lovecharger Baba', Ram Rahim's clout & Haryana's law change
    Jan 7 2026

    Rape and murder convict Ram Rahim's time spent out of jail is set to cross the 400-day mark. ThePrint's Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the cases against the self-proclaimed spiritual leader, what the courts said while convicting him & details of the hearing scheduled this week. #CutTheClutter 1780 also looks at the long rope given to Gurmeet Ram Rahim, his political clout & the amendment in parole law by Haryana govt.

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    33 mins
  • ThePrintAM: What's behind the controversy over JNU campus protest?
    Jan 7 2026

    https://theprint.in/politics/slogans-against-modi-shah-full-blown-bjp-versus-opposition-slugfest-over-jnu-campus-protest/2819879/

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    4 mins