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#cuttheclutter As the Indian Rupee touches its lowest (86/USD), ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains why its fall is a predictable economic trend and why 3.5% annual depreciation is not as alarming as headlines suggest. From the 1991 devaluation to today, he looks at global markets, and economic reforms that shaped the Indian Rupee.

Almost every political party in Bangladesh is getting impatient for the next national elections, as also the people of the country. But Yunus keeps delaying. A bigger question looms, Will Yunus try to change the constitution to delay polls indefinitely? Watch this week's column by Author and Journalist Deep Halder.

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Despite Trump’s rhetoric, his actions and appointments suggest he is more of a pragmatist than he appears, signalling continued US engagement in global security and economic arenas, even as he tests the boundaries of America’s alliances. Watch Swasti Rao, Consulting Editor at ThePrint explain how Trump's expansionist tactics blend legalities with half-truths----more----Read more on this here: https://theprint.in/opinion/trumps-expansionist-tactics-blend-legalities-with-half-truths-will-they-get-results-for-us/2439750/

What’s behind rising attacks on Sufi shrines in Bangladesh?

The Modi government's plans for 6 tunnels and direct train services between Srinagar and the rest of India, among other projects, could transform connectivity in a notoriously treacherous J&K region, up to Ladakh. With the PM set to inaugurate the all-weather Z-Morh tunnel, watch episode 1239 of #CutTheClutter, where Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta talked about the many big-ticket infra projects underway and their significance. Originally published on 26 May, 2023.

It is tempting to play Pakistan vs India. There is very little, if anything at all, that Pakistan can bring Bangladesh except political, philosophical and sectarian baggage. India is the only neighbour that matters to you, and Bangladesh is our most valued friend in the east. Why would you want to mess up this relationship? Watch this week's #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta

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Read the full article here : https://theprint.in/national-interest/an-open-letter-to-prof-muhammad-yunus/2440437/

ThePrintAM: Why is Congress hesitant about showcasing Sheila Dikshit in its Delhi campaign?

Days ahead of his inauguration, US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed controversial ideas like making Canada the 51st US state and taking over Greenland. These actions target not third-world nations, but NATO allies Canada, Denmark. His rhetoric suggests a new form of imperialism that threatens security and sovereignty within established alliances. Watch Episode 1586 of #CutTheClutter where ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at why Trump wants to acquire Greenland, China’s role and more.----more----Read Economist article here: https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/01/08/an-american-purchase-of-greenland-could-be-the-deal-of-the-century