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BJP is the suzerain today and allies must act as vassals to survive. It has to live with a few Naidus and Palaniswamis for now, but it’s just a matter of time—ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh discusses Modi-Shah’s alliance politics in this episode of #politicallycorrect To read this week's Politically Correct: https://theprint.in/opinion/politically-correct/mamata-naveen-nitish-vajpayee-advani-bjp-modi-shah/2960135/

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The US and Iran have agreed to a truce and are expected to sign a preliminary agreement in Geneva later this week. Oil prices have eased, markets have rallied and fears over disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have receded. In #CutTheClutter episode XXXX, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the emerging Iran-US truce in 10 points, decoding the significance of the understanding, Pakistan's role in the diplomatic process, why Israel is unhappy with the outcome, what it means for the Gulf Arab states, and why the peace dividend is of enormous significance for India.----more----Read The Washington Post's article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/12/qatar-pursued-secret-talks-with-iran-shield-gas-complex-strikes/----more----Read Barak Ravid's article here: https://www.axios.com/2026/06/14/trump-netanyahu-iran-deal-israel-beirut-strike----more----Watch 'Syria, Turkey, Kurds, ISIS, Trump & Putin, & how Middle East unravelled in murderous chaos | ep 294' here: https://youtu.be/mwKDHWXdIBc

Israel PM yet to publicly comment, but unusually direct criticism from key members of his govt highlights growing tensions between Jerusalem & Washington over US-Iran peace deal.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/israel-ministers-say-not-part-of-or-bound-by-us-iran-deal-trump-says-netanyahu-very-difficult-guy/2960252/

From BrahMos exports to semiconductor cooperation, India and countries to its east are recalibrating ties as geopolitical shifts create a need for trusted regional partners.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/india-east-asia-move-beyond-trade-rivalry-towards-strategic-alignment-as-us-china-contest-escalates/2959683/

As war drags on across the Gulf, Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is emerging as a major challenge to talks on a US-Iran deal. With Israeli elections approaching and regional uncertainty deepening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears determined to weaken, if not eliminate, Hezbollah's military capabilities. But is this objective achievable, and what are the wider implications for US-Iran diplomacy, regional stability, and Israel's security? In this episode of ThePrint Worldview with Swasti, ThePrint Consulting Editor Dr Swasti Rao speaks with Amos Davidowitz, an Israeli Reserve Commander, to unpack Israel's strategic calculations, Hezbollah's resilience, and the impact of the conflict on President Trump's efforts to secure a deal with Iran. As diplomacy and military action collide, the conversation explores whether the war in Lebanon could reshape the regional balance of power and derail prospects for a broader diplomatic breakthrough.

Narendra Modi surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru as the longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister of India earlier this week. After what Modi and the vast numbers of his supporters believe he has done for India, it’s time we start looking at what lies ahead. Or his challenges going ahead. Read Here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/narendra-modi-bjp-longest-serving-continuously-elected-prime-minister-challenges/2958655/

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The US attacked three ships in 3 days earlier this week, in the Gulf of Oman. All three ships had Indians onboard as crew and sailors, and three were killed in the strikes. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta details facts of these three ships - who owned & managed them & what US claims. #CutTheClutter Ep 1851 also looks at the industry of Flags of Convenience and how it is used as a cloak for illegal shipping. ----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's 1985 story here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19850815-maini-shippings-two-sister-cargo-ships-disappear-in-the-bay-of-bengal-without-any-trace-770310-2013-12-29----more----Raed 2025 UN report here: https://unctad.org/system/files/official-document/rmt2025_en.pdf