Ukraine President Zelensky, along with leaders of 5 European countries, met US President Donald Trump in the White House on Monday. As the leaders lined up at the Oval office to court Trump, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Dr Swasti Rao, ThePrint's Contributing Editor for Strategic & International Affairs, look at what the Ukraine talks will mean for the ongoing war and what Putin's next steps could be.

From RSS-Jan Sangh's Balraj Madhok to ex-Gujarat CM Modi, Opposition has always targeted the Election Commission. Why CEC Gyanesh Kumar is hurting Indian democracy by making it personal, ThePrint Political Editor explains in this episode of #politicallycorrect

What was discussed in Wang Yi-Jaishankar meet?----more---- https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-china-now-seek-to-move-ahead-peace-at-borders-key-jaishankar-at-meeting-with-wang-yi/2723567/

Peter Navarro, the White House Counsellor for trade and manufacturing, wrote an opinion article in the Financial Times titled ‘India’s oil lobby is funding Putin’s war machine- that has to stop’. #CutTheClutter looks at the bizarre rant of the key Trump trade advisor. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how Navarro is key to understanding Trump’s trade tirade against India.----more----Read Peter Navarro's Financial Times article here here: https://www.ft.com/content/286160e0-c0e6-4899-ad5c-3aa6dce85e82----more----Read The Atlantic article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/peter-navarro-trump-trade/573913/----more----Read The New York Times article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/business/economy/peter-navarro-trump-tariffs.html

The unusual metaphor had been used by Munir at a private dinner during his US trip earlier this month, as exclusively reported by ThePrint, and also in Brussels according to Naqvi.  

"Public response against the Supreme Court’s order to relocate Delhi-NCR’s stray dogs to shelters has already settled into the familiar shape of division. Most people seem to fall neatly into two camps—those who view the court’s order as overdue action against a growing health threat, and those who see it as an attack on the basic dignity of animals. What’s needed now is a policy-based solution. The situation cannot remain suspended between denial and inaction—it has already cost lives and money," says columnist Amana Begam Ansari

All of the active India-Pakistan wars and conflicts have been short, 22 days in 1965 being the longest. Op Sindoor was just over three days. Whenever a conclusive outcome like a capitulation and mass surrender is missing, there’s scope for both sides to claim victory. Now that both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force have made formal claims of the other’s aircraft they shot down in the 87-hour predominantly aerial conflagration in May, we can explore some deeper issues. Do these numbers really matter? What do these count for? – Watch this week's #NationalInterest with @ShekharGupta

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#cuttheclutter On India’s 79th Independence Day, PM Modi delivered his longest speech from Red Fort. Episode 1714 of #CutTheClutter looks at the key takeaways from the PM's speech, what makes it the most political and why his unusual praise for RSS is extremely significant and signals a major shift in politics. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To watch PM Modi's full address: https://youtu.be/Bg3KJj4sCDU --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

#cuttheclutter As India announces gallantry awards ahead of 79th Independence Day, including 13 Vir Chakras for role in Op Sindoor success, #CutTheClutter takes you through a blow-by-blow account of what transpired between May 7 & May 10. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the what, when, why & consequences of the India-Pakistan conflict. Ep 1713 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apply here for ThePrint School of Journalism : https://tinyurl.com/48hdbx9d --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan & Shekhar Tiwari

Transnational repression, concerns about press freedom and arbitrary detentions are mentioned in the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices.  

Centre has approved the first cadre review of Group B & C employees, spanning from constable to inspector. Move to cover immediate promotions for 23,710 personnel.  

In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr. Swasti Rao, foreign policy expert and Consulting Editor, speaks with Jürgen Hart, spokesperson for foreign affairs for Bundestag ( German parliament ) and former Government Coordinator for Transatlantic Cooperation. The conversation explores how Germany, India, the United States, and NATO are navigating today’s complex geopolitical landscape. From India’s historic ties with Russia and efforts to modernise its forces, to Germany’s energy independence and NATO’s renewed commitments, the discussion touches on some of the most pressing global challenges. Hart also reflects on transatlantic trade, the role of China as both competitor and rival, the Ukraine war, and the importance of building alliances based on stability and peace.

US President Donald Trump’s sharply contrasting tariff policies toward India and Pakistan have sparked widespread debate. India, long seen by Washington as a key strategic partner, faces tough tariffs, while Pakistan is swiftly emerging as America’s preferred partner in the Indian subcontinent. As one Weibo post put it, “Trump’s policy disguised favouritism towards Pakistan at India’s expense.”Chinese views on this complex issue vary — from interpreting US moves as a classic divide-and-rule tactic exploiting China-Pakistan ties to seeing it as a humiliation for India. Yet many agree in China that this moment offers an opening for normalising ties between China and India.

#cuttheclutter Armenia & Azerbaijan last week signed joint declaration in the US, agreeing to respect each other’s territorial integrity. The highlight of the ‘peace’ move brokered by Trump is the creation of the 43-km Zangezur corridor, which will be developed by American companies and called Trump Route For International Peace & Prosperity. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains what the Trump-brokered peace agreement means, significance of Trump corridor, why it has Iran fuming & the shift in geopolitics in the South Caucasus. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch Episode 580 of Cut The Clutter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW4j2MP29ns --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Watch CTC on Diego Garcia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBIzjMJv2t4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To visit ThePrint Store: https://store.theprint.in/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Produced By: Mahira Khan

Mohd Wasi alleges his adopted son’s case is stuck as India’s adoption agency was dragging its feet even though laws give High Commission the power to issue visas or OCIs.  

In this edition of Geopolitics with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao discusses what India-US trade looks like and how India can navigate Trump . She also discusses the Israel-Gaza war and what lies next.

Delhi minister Ashish Sood hits out at the previous AAP govt over delays in implementing the National Education Policy and accuses it of politicising education and dismantling systems. Speaking to ThePrint’s senior associate editor, Neelam Pandey, Sood also speaks at length on the SC order over removal of stray dogs.

Trump’s love affair with Asim Munir is driven by his plans to rebuild the Middle East security