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India commissioned the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Aridhaman on 3rd April 2026. #CutTheClutter Episode 1821 looks at the significance of India's SSBN project and how INS Aridhaman is different and more potent from the earlier two vessels- INS Arihant (commissioned in 2016) & INS Arighat (Commissioned in August 2024).

But SC clarified that its directive is not on merits of the allegations, but to determine whether a detailed investigation is required into the matter.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/pil-flags-contracts-to-arunachal-cm-pema-khandus-family-sc-asks-cbi-to-conduct-preliminary-enquiry/2897466/

Political hot potato issue over entry of women into the temple will bring more clarity on fundamental rights to equality and freedom of religion.----more----https://theprint.in/judiciary/two-days-before-kerala-votes-nine-judge-supreme-court-bench-to-begin-hearing-sabarimala-temple-case/2897412/

Under the cover of darkness, deep inside Iran, one of the most daring US rescue missions in recent memory unfolded. The operation came perilously close to disaster before ending in success. ThePrint Editor - Defence and Dilomacy Snehesh Alex Philip explains how it was pulled off.

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest. Chinese viewed this as a strategic project and stayed focused. It has protected China from these energy shocks, and India is nursing its wounded pride.

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War Secretary Pete Hegseth fired US Army Chief General Randy George. He is the latest top miltary leader fired in Pentagon, which has witnessed a continuous and long purge under Trump 2.0. The development also comes amid the ongoing war in Iran. #CutTheClutter Episode 1820 looks at the reasons behind the US Army Chief's sacking as well as the purge in the Pentagon under Trump 2.0. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the journey of Trump's tattoo flaunting & controversial Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth & why he is at war with the US military.----more----Read TheAtlantic article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/2026/03/pete-hegseth-vice-signaling/686620/

Order signed by Additional Chief Secretary Sudhir Rajpal takes immediate effect; postings span State Crime Branch, police headquarters and vigilance wing.

The organisation was not founded merely to issue statements after the damage is done. Its Charter rests on sovereign equality, territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of disputes.

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