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French President Macron has warned that protests not organised by legitimate groups will be banned in the country. Violent protests have engulfed several parts of France since 17 October (Saturday). #CutTheClutter Episode 1923 looks at reasons behind these protests and why they have taken centre stage in US, Israel politics ahead of elections. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains possible political and economic implications. ----more----Read Financial Times report by Sylvie Kauffmann here: https://www.ft.com/content/616c796b-a288-4013-a363-70e94429b60e

More than six years after his arrest, Sharjeel Imam, the former IIT Bombay student and JNU research scholar who became one of the most controversial faces of the anti-CAA protests, is back in the news. This time, it is because of an extensive interview published by The Quint on 29 September 2026, in which he defended his political beliefs, questioned India's constitutional framework, criticised Congress and the Left alike, and challenged Jawaharlal Nehru’s portrayal of an ancient, unified Indian nation in his book The Discovery of India. Watch this video by Ananya Bhardwaj

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a two-day visit to India. On 20 October, Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and both also held a meeting with UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Marco Rubio also visited Jamnagar on 21 October and visited the Reliance Refinery, the world’s largest oil refinery. #CutTheClutter Episode 1922 looks at the significance of Marco Rubio's two day visit to Mumbai and Jamnagar. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains what US Secretary of State's visit tells us about geopolitics today, and how it is driven by energy, trade and capital.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat delivered his Dussehra address today in Nagpur. He ruled out any regime change in India, and said, 'A storm has come from the West, which is against every type of system, every type of decency, every type of auspiciousness, every type of culture and sanskar. They want to destroy, corrupt and disrupt it'. He also cited the examples of the unrest in France, Albania and events in Nepal & Bangladesh. Bhagwat also spoke on the protests and had a message for Gen Z. #CutTheClutter Episode 1921 looks at the significance of RSS Chief's Dussehra speech and why it's the most pro-Modi govt speech by him. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the message the RSS sent to the BJP by having former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar as a guest at the Sangh’s annual Vijayadashmi event. ----more----Watch Mohan Bhagwat's full speech here: https://youtu.be/0NlmR57YqxE

'In just a couple of months, Bora has radicalised even the “apolitical” who were sitting on the fence. The 29-year-old has captured the nation’s imagination so completely that a fawning profile labelled them “the Marxist Madonna of a hybrid revolution. Neither fear nor its accomplice, isolation, is working on the women out on Delhi’s roads. Not the 29-year-old and certainly not the 72-year-old.' Watch this week's video blog by ThePrint Columnist Karanjeet Kaur:----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/neha-bora-women-delhi-protests-gyanesh-kumar/3069874/

Controversy around Punjab Police FIR on posts related to real estate company GB Realty comes in runup to Prime Minister Modi’s icebreaker December visit to Canada.----more----https://theprint.in/india/we-wont-be-silenced-canadian-journalists-lash-out-at-punjab-police-fir-over-social-media-posts/3075597/

Starlink’s recent controversy over its proposed entry into India makes this more than a theoretical concern, even though there is no direct military component involved. Watch consulting editor Dr. Swasti Rao (@swasrao) explain.

BJP followers are dismissive of Rahul. For them, he’s an object of derision. But Modi has always held the opposite view. He sees Rahul, and the Gandhis, as the only potential threat. Watch this week’s #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.

Bangladesh has sought yet another loan from IMF for $5 Billion. This would be the 16th loan for the country, if the IMF approves the latest request.  #CutTheClutter Episode 1920 looks at why Bangladesh keeps going to IMF for loans, and what it says about the country's economy. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also looks at factors behind Bangladesh economy slipping into a crisis mode- slow growth, rising inflation and structural problems.

#cuttheclutter Modi govt has approved the sale of 60.72% stake in IDBI bank to Canada's Fairfax, that will acquire the stake for 528.78 billion rupees. #CutTheClutter Episode 1919 looks at why the strategic sale of IDBI is a reformist move. Shekhar Gupta traces the story of IDBI bank that was established in 1964 as a development financial institution, and how it moved from bad-loan crisis to the deal now. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief also explains the significance of the Fairfax deal and what it says about privatisation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read 50 word edit: https://x.com/theprintindia/status/2110437825066025326?s=46 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store

On Tuesday, Home Minister Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of seeking to ‘protect infiltrators’ by opposing SIR. He had said public was aware of the Congress leader’s ‘strategy’.

#cuttheclutter The Manipur conflict that started with Meitei-Kuki tensions in May 2023, has escalated with the conflict between Nagas and Kukis. Shekhar Gupta explains the complexities, in #CutTheClutter Episode 1918. Moushumi Das Gupta joins in. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Read Moushumi Das Gupta reports : https://theprint.in/politics/exclusive-bjp-concocted-false-charges-says-congress-mp-akoijam-alleges-racism-after-jnu-expulsion/3067521/ https://theprint.in/india/meitei-cadre-kuki-cadre-naga-cadre-manipurs-ethnic-divide-is-rewriting-rules-of-who-works-where/3070003/ https://theprint.in/india/outsiders-not-allowed-in-manipurs-hills-fear-draws-new-borders-as-conflict-clouds-the-road-to-polls/3071256/   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: https://www.flipkart.com/asus-expertbook-core-ultra-store

Understanding with BJP likely now that it has lost a substantial part of the non-Jatav Dalit votebase; Pasis are 9% of electorate, and their numbers matter in 100 constituencies.

Why has Vijay govt relaxed Tamil Nadu temple mobile phone rules?

#cuttheclutter   An isolated Saudi Arabia is fighting Houthis on its own soil and in Yemen. On Tuesday, the Saudi-backed coalition forces launched strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa. #CutTheClutter Episode 1917 looks at the limitations of Saudi Arabia and how its geography adds to the country’s vulnerability. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains how and why military spending doesn’t guarantee security.   To read 50 word edit: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1167041569259389&set=a.128524556444434   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #asusexpertbook  @ASUSIndia.official  Checkout the ASUS Expertbook series: