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Donald Trump's midterm setbacks have sparked political debate, but can the same electoral dynamics play out in India? Despite anti-incumbency and opposition challenges, the BJP's electoral numbers and political position present a different picture. Why is Narendra Modi harder to challenge electorally?

#cuttheclutter The World Bank's International Debt Report 2026, released on 5 November 2026, gives insights into what countries owe and to whom. Pakistan’s total external debt almost doubled to $135.1 billion over the decade (2015-2025), whereas India's increased 59.4%. The overall debt has risen in the subcontinent, with an exception- China. #CutTheClutter Episode 1933 looks at the important data...

Why has Akhilesh Yadav decided not to contest UP election?

#cuttheclutter The Supreme Court, on 4 November 2026, said that laws disqualifying people with more than two children from contesting local body elections have lost their relevance in light of India’s declining fertility rate. Questioning the relevance of two-child norm, Supreme Court observed that such restrictions infringe the right to reproductive autonomy, an inherent aspect of the right to li...

Sourabh Chandrakar’s counsel had argued that extradition order was based on government undertaking that his client would not face trial in any case other than ED’s money laundering case.----more----https://theprint.in/india/exclusive-oman-confirms-mahadev-promoters-extradition-covers-cbi-cases-clears-way-for-prosecution/3090840/

How Indian Gen Z protests are different from those in Serbia and most other countries and why it’s comforting to PM Modi, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect

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#cuttheclutter   The midterms whitewash is proof that even in the US, Trump’s support has collapsed. He is now defeated, dangerous and a lame-duck President. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what Trump’s setback means for India, West Asia and the world, and why we must brace for two years of greater anxiety. #CutTheClutter Episode 1931   ---------------------------------------------...

The increase in overall funding was largely driven by late-stage investments, which rose 32 percent to $2.7 billion from $2 billion during the same period in 2025.----more----https://theprint.in/economy/karnataka-tech-startups-raise-4-6-bn-in-first-nine-months-of-2026-early-stage-funding-dips/3089638/

Israel has voted, but it has not decided who should govern or how. Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud has emerged as the largest party, projected to win 53 seats, yet his alliance of nationalists and religious conservatives remains short of a parliamentary majority—61 seats. Gadi Eisenkot, the former military chief, who challenged Netanyahu’s political narrative as Israel’s indispensable guardi...

#cuttheclutter CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) completed a year without any operational fatality, for the first time in 47 years. #CutTheClutter Episode 1930 looks at CRPF’s journey, its evolution and what its fatality-free operational year reflects. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the force’s role in India’s internal security. ---------------------------------------------...

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani issued notice to JNU on Akoijam's plea challenging his termination; matter to be heard next in January 2027.

#cuttheclutter Protests against the proposed Siang Upper Multipurpose project in Arunachal Pradesh have escalated. The Chief Minister, Monday, in an open letter said that all concerns of protesters will be addressed. #CutTheClutter Episode 1929 looks at the journey of the Siang Dam project, and where things stand. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the strategic dimension, and th...

Development comes after Internet Freedom Foundation sought independent audit by a company eMudhra had not previously engaged.

Israel's longest-serving PM Benjamin Netanyahu has won only because he hasn’t been defeated. He’s also changed Israel fundamentally. Any ruling alliance now will have to be a coalition to the exclusion of Israel’s Arab citizens. Two points need exploration. One, when and why did the power of the once-formidable Left vapourise in Israel? And second, how come the formidable vote of its Arabs doesn’t...

#NationalInterest Indira Gandhi had two spells in power, yet she was not one prime minister, but three. Each tenure, it was the same personality in office but a different Prime Minister. She changed and evolved, sometimes for the better, sometimes not quite so. Her first tenure reflected some under-preparedness and diffidence. Her second tenure was so forgettable, yet she redeemed herself to some...

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has written to the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs seeking approval to impose stockholding limits on rice, pulses, edible oils and onions.

Infections have spread to 66 health zones across eight provinces—from just three when the outbreak was first declared—and reached five countries, including Kenya and Nigeria.

The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 10,000-crore shipping container manufacturing scheme, with the idea to increase India’s container building capacity 10 times from the current 70,000-odd. In episode 1928 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why this humble steel box is essential to global trade and India’s economic ambitions. With China controlling over 90% of the g...

Israel's election -- seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's national security strategy -- appears to have thrown up a hung verdict with neither Bibi nor his challenger Gadi Eisenkot securing a clear majority. In this situation, the Arab parties have emerged as potential kingmakers. However, their role in government formation remains uncertain. In episode 1927 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Edit...

The groups seek judicial intervention to ensure safe, free & non-discriminatory movement of people, passengers, goods and essential supplies along national highways in the state.

Serbia has witnessed a remarkable political shift as a student-led movement challenged the politics of strongman President Aleksandar Vučić, defeated him in the elections & wiped out the opposition. In episode 1926 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how the movement built credibility & turned street protests into political power, and looks at the challenges...

The Greater Chennai Police’s Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested the DMK leader hours after the Madras High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail petition in the case. ----more---- https://theprint.in/india/ex-dmk-minister-poyyamozhi-arrested-in-rs-100-crore-private-schools-bribery-case-stalin-reacts/3082136/

Brazil’s presidential election has delivered a dramatic comeback for 81-year-old Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who overturned a 2.2-million-vote deficit in the first round to defeat Bolsonaro Jr, in the runoff. In episode 1925 of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the factors that helped Lula, & the challenges that lie ahead for him. It also examines how this could be...

Only three of 16 mandals in Hyderabad received sufficient rainfall during the monsoon, leaving the Telangana capital's 1.5 crore residents scrambling to buy water through tankers.----more----https://theprint.in/india/hyderabad-in-the-grips-of-severe-drinking-water-crisis-8000-tankers-a-day-supply-once-in-3-days/3079782/