Best Sushmita Podcasts (2025)

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ThePrintPod: Congress must make ‘sacrifices’ in Assam for Oppn unity in 2026, else will lose seats—TMC’s Sushmita Dev 4:14

8d ago4:14

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West Bengal & Assam elections almost happen simultaneously, so what will happen in Assam will depend on Mamata Banerjee & what transpires in Bengal, Rajya Sabha MP Dev tells ThePrint.By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Op Sindoor, India-Pakistan wars of 1965 & 1971: Uncovering facts of aerial combat, evolving IAF role 38:04

17m ago38:04

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It's always challenging to uncover facts from claims during a war or conflict, just as one saw during Op Sindoor. In this edition of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip are joined by PVS Jagan Mohan, co-author of 2 seminal books detailing aviation warfare between India and Pakistan in 1965, 197…

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ThePrintPod: China won’t change course. Modi’s PR events with stage-managed applause have never worked 4:36

5h ago4:36

4:36

If Indira Gandhi had based her foreign policy on “good vibes” with world leaders, Bangladesh would still be East Pakistan.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What are the highlights of the Tianjin Declaration of SCO? 4:47

17h ago4:47

4:47

By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi-Putin car ride, India-China thaw at SCO & Trump’s tariff signal: Untangling geopolitical 29:29

23h ago29:29

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The SCO summit ended Monday with the Tianjin declaration which condemned Pahalgam & Jaffar express terror attacks. During his visit to China, PM Modi held crucial bilateral meetings with Xi Jinping & Putin. The bonhomie between Putin-Xi-Modi was on display with leaders holding hands, and the Russian President’s car ride with PM Modi. Just hours aft…

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ThePrintPod: Beijing’s dual strategy. Xi courts Modi but also expands grip on subcontinent 7:11

1d ago7:11

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China has succeeded not only in bringing India's neighbours together but also in positioning itself as the indispensable convener.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: 4.5 yrs custody, 43 adjournments & a bail petition: Why SC slammed Allahabad HC for delayed hearing 8:45

1d ago8:45

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A SC bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice N V Anjaria expressed its disapproval of such repeated delays in matters concerning personal liberty.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What Modi told Xi during their meeting on sidelines of SCO Summit? 3:36

1d ago3:36

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By ThePrint

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GeopoliticsWithSwasti: Defence ties with US and Israel, what's happening in Venezuela & the India-EU FTA| Ep29 35:01

2d ago35:01

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In this edition of Geopolitics with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao discusses whether strained India-US ties will affect engine procurements. She also discusses the significance of India-Isreal relations & details of Trump's fight against drug cartels in VenezuelaBy ThePrint

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ThePrintOpinion: India's Strategic Reboot:How Japan could be key to countering China, Navigating uncertainty with US 14:37

2d ago14:37

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In her latest weekly column, Dr. Swasti Rao, Geopolitical Expert and Consulting Editor for International and Strategic Affairs, delves deep into the new phase of India-Japan partnership amidst turbulent global geopolitics. As Prime Minister Modi wraps up his visit to Japan and heads to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, t…

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NationalInterest: For Indian Mercedes, Pakistan Army Chief Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears 11:40

3d ago11:40

11:40

#nationalinterest What exactly does Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir mean with his imagery of Pakistan as a dumper truck ramming into India, the shining Mercedes zooming on a highway? From his point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a blunt ‘hard stat…

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CutTheClutter: Facts, data, lies & propaganda as Trump attack dog Peter Navarro goes ballistic on India 22:17

4d ago22:17

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Peter Navarro, who seems to be Trump's attack dog, recently posted a thread on X explaining the "India-Russia oil mathematics." In his rant, Navarro says India puts high tariffs on US goods, has a trade surplus and uses that money to buy discounted Russia crude oil. This, India then refines and exports at a high profit. In ep 1722, Editor-in-Chief …

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ThePrintPod: ‘Fortress of the Indian rich is collapsing, money saves none’ 7:58

5d ago7:58

7:58

For years, the country’s wealthy have convinced themselves that money can buy sanctuary from the dysfunction around them. They’ve spent decades building elaborate fortresses to keep the chaos out. This infrastructure is designed to create a parallel India where things actually work. In the midst of urban flooding, heatwaves, and garbage mounds, the…

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ThePrintAM: Who is India’s next High Commissioner to Canada - Dinesh K. Patnaik? 4:37

5d ago4:37

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Faith & nationalism, Muslims & what ‘Hindu’ means: Mohan Bhagwat presents RSS 2.0 at 100 36:44

5d ago36:44

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At a 3-day lecture series marking 100 years of the RSS, its chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke on many different issues, outlining the organisation's outlook -- from minority outreach, saying Hinduism means inclusivity, to 75-yr age limit. Bhagwat also said RSS won’t get involved in Kashi & Mathura temple movements, but swayamsevaks are free to join. In ep.…

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‘Indian govt shouldn’t get involved in the case of illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh.He’s no victim' 10:45

5d ago10:45

10:45

'We have the case of Harjinder Singh, a 28-year-old Indian who entered the US illegally, who drove a truck that killed three people and who, when arrested, failed tests for understanding English and understanding road signs.There are moves within the Indian origin community in North America to support Singh, using what may be described as the ‘bech…

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ThePrintAM: What has RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on trade? 4:27

6d ago4:27

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By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests 3:06

6d ago3:06

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The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.By ThePrint

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WorldViewWithSwasti: Expansion of ‘Rafale Club’, Pakistan’s access to sensitive tech & India’s concerns 34:07

6d ago34:07

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In this episode of WorldView with Swasti, Dr Swasti Rao, Consulting Editor and Foreign Policy Expert, speaks with Gregory Priolon, former Intelligence Analyst at the French Air Force and Expert at “Intelligence Online”. The discussion uncovers risks of military technology leakage as global air-to-air warfare evolves. From expansion of the “Rafale C…

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ThePrintPod: Playing parai, working charkha & learning Jiu-Jitsu. Congress has a new Rahul-inspired training module 4:50

6d ago4:50

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Thirty-day programme run by Congress’s training dept, overseen by Rahul’s close aide Sachin Rao, will also include training on election management, including voter list verification.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: ‘Shocking, deeply regrettable’—India condemns killing of journalists in Israel attack on Gaza hospital 4:08

6d ago4:08

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The fresh deaths raise number of journalists killed in Gaza in 2 yrs of conflict to 192, says Committee to Protect Journalists. AP, Reuters demand official explanation from Israel.By ThePrint

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ThePrintExplorer: India isn’t the only country hoping for a reset with China at SCO summit & what Afghanistan wants 18:34

6d ago18:34

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As three empires—Russia, Britain and China—collided on the roof of the world in the nineteenth century, a tiny strip of uninhabited land in the Pamir Mountains was carved out as a buffer zone. Today, that strip, called the Wakhan Corridor, offers Afghans the hope of a direct land route from Kabul to China, helping bypass Pakistan’s chokehold. What …

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ThePrintPod: Owners’ consent must, only voluntary donations—Centre’s new blood transfusion rules for animals 4:42

6d ago4:42

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From establishing blood banks to guidelines on how to collect, store & match blood samples, the SoP makes blood donations easier & standardised for domestic animals.By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: The great Trump purge, 'setback to US intel & security' & a CIA recruitment ad for Chinese traitors 21:12

7d ago21:12

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CutTheClutter: The great Trump purge, 'setback to US intel & security' & a CIA recruitment ad for Chinese traitorsBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel 5:08

7d ago5:08

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Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.By ThePrint

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Security Code: India-China conflict began in 1947, not 1962 war. Its lessons still haunt New Delhi 11:35

7d ago11:35

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The borders that India and China went to war over in 1962, and are now trying to negotiate, were legacies of British imperialism—and held up by its guns. The crisis began in 1947, as Britain’s influence over Tibet ended, plunging the region into chaos. The challenge today is to imagine new borders, free from the shadow of imperialism.…

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ThePrintAM: What were the highlights of Pakistan Foreign Minister’s Bangladesh visit? 5:56

8d ago5:56

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By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Modi govt’s 100-day reform promise & fate of Indian privatisation 24:34

8d ago24:34

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CutTheClutter: Modi govt’s 100-day reform promise & fate of Indian privatisationBy ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: How govt’s arguments against CAPF promotions blatantly mislead and distort facts 6:30

8d ago6:30

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It's only in CAPFs — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and CISF — that a young officer joining as an Assistant Commandant sees no future beyond the middle rungs despite having all the qualities.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Army ramps up two-front readiness, 5 Bhairav Commando units ready for frontline deployment 4:41

8d ago4:41

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Three battalions are being deployed along northern frontier with China and Pakistan, one in the northeast and another on western front, ThePrint has learnt.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Who is Anish Dayal Singh, Modi govt's pick for deputy NSA 3:16

9d ago3:16

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By ThePrint

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NationalInterest: That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens 9:57

10d ago9:57

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Imagine leaders of the greatest European nations, along with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sitting like contrite, obedient schoolchildren in front of Donald Trump, the imperial headmaster. What’s the first emotion that comes to mind: sympathy, amusement, pity, schadenfreude, a call to wake up to the new world? Chances are it will be a combination of all of …

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ThePrintAM: Why did SC modify its stray dogs order? 7:41

11d ago7:41

7:41

By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Palayan politics is playing out in Bihar. It’s redundant, ignores key economic truth 7:58

11d ago7:58

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The idea of a self-contained labour force, be it intellectual or physical, seems redundant. Bihari migrants are an indispensable part of the domestic workforce.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Karnataka Oppn slams Siddaramiah govt for ‘footing bill to shore up Gandhis’ fortunes in Kerala’ 4:59

11d ago4:59

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‘Karnataka’s money belongs to Kannadigas, not to Gandhi family’s political fortunes,’ said Karnataka BJP chief on Siddaramaiah-led govt’s disclosure & demand for additional funds.By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Lean diabetes triggers more serious insulin deficiency, higher risk of heart disorders in Indians 8:04

11d ago8:04

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Scientists associated with Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) find that it often presents with more severe beta-cell dysfunction and relatively less insulin resistance.By ThePrint

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Security Code: As Myanmar moves towards elections, China’s shadow grows, posing challenges for India 13:54

11d ago13:54

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For decades, India has counted on Myanmar’s military to secure its borders against North East insurgents and narcotics cartels. As Myanmar’s military moves towards holding elections, though, that strategy is coming under pressure. China has developed deep links with ethnic militia who have overrun parts of the country, as well as the ruling General…

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GEOPOLITICS: Trump-Putin Alaska meet, India's Sudarshan chakra & ties with China| Ep26 34:27

11d ago34:27

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In this edition of Geopolitics with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Swasti Rao discusses whether Europe will militarise Ukraine if Trump's assistance wanes. She also discusses the significance of India-Russia relations & whether Sudarshan chakra will become India's Iron Dome.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Who is Satish Golcha, the new Delhi Police chief? 2:43

12d ago2:43

2:43

ThePrintAM: Who is Satish Golcha, the new Delhi Police chief?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Bihar SIR: In EC vs Rahul Gandhi-led Oppn fight over 'vote chori', what's at stake & what lies ahead 37:22

12d ago37:22

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Rahul Gandhi is leading the Opposition charge of ‘vote chori’ against the Election Commission & BJP. The opposition has also questioned timing and method of the Bihar SIR exercise. Ep 1718 of #CutTheClutter looks at the politics and constitutionality of the issue & what lies ahead. In this special edition, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is …

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ThePrintPOD: Hours after attack, MHA directs CRPF to guard CM Rekha Gupta, specialised wing for VIPs in charge 3:19

12d ago3:19

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ThePrintPOD: Hours after attack, MHA directs CRPF to guard CM Rekha Gupta, specialised wing for VIPs in chargeBy ThePrint

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ThePrint POD: House panel flags 50% staff gap in DGCA, urges whistleblower protection & autonomy for aviation watchdog 8:18

12d ago8:18

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ThePrint POD: House panel flags 50% staff gap in DGCA, urges whistleblower protection & autonomy for aviation watchdogBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What does India's new Gaming Bill say? 5:02

13d ago5:02

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ThePrintAM: What does India's new Gaming Bill say?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Doval-Wang Yi meet:Rebuilding India-China ties with return to 2005 deal, de-escalation &border talks 21:55

13d ago21:55

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India & China have decided to return to the 2005 agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question. This, after crucial talks between China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi & NSA Ajit Doval. Both countries have agreed on crucial steps to address the border tensions & to push forward ties. Shekhar…

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All about CEREBO: Made-in-India handheld that can detect brain bleeds in 2 minutes 16:56

13d ago16:56

16:56

Traumatic brain injuries are a significant public health challenge,mainly in rural areas, and underserved populations where advanced diagnostic tools like CT or MRI scans are inaccessible or delayed. Now a Gujarat based company with the health of various government agencies has innovated a portable alternative to address the issue.…

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ThePrintPod : Wang Yi’s Delhi visit shows India is shifting away from US, say Chinese analysts 8:55

13d ago8:55

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Even as Chinese discourse celebrates rapprochement, commentators stress its fragility. A thaw does not equate to normalisation of bilateral ties.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Who is B Sudershan Reddy, INDIA bloc's V-P candidate? 4:37

14d ago4:37

4:37

Who is B Sudershan Reddy, INDIA bloc's V-P candidate?----more---- https://theprint.in/politics/in-india-blocs-choice-for-v-p-candidate-a-bid-to-wage-ideological-battle-put-nda-allies-in-a-spot/2724067/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Takeaways from Ukraine talks as Zelensky, European leaders navigate Trumplomacy, & what Putin wants 35:14

14d ago35:14

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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 …

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PoliticallyCorrect: Why PM Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar & LoP Rahul Gandhi 12:15

15d ago12:15

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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 #politicallycorrectBy ThePrint

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