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Understanding state of world & where India stands as NSA Doval visits China,Jaishankar meets Putin

Conceived in 90s, work began on corridor in early 2000s. Pace remains excruciatingly slow even as toll collections continue apace amid allegations of land acquisition wrongdoing.----more----https://theprint.in/politics/why-the-bengaluru-mysuru-corridor-has-become-kumaraswamys-latest-weapon-against-shivakumar-govt/3022992/

10 months after the remembrance event, 7 of 9 students booked have secured anticipatory bail, while one has got interim relief. One is now in judicial custody.----more----https://theprint.in/india/nine-tiss-students-their-lives-after-a-gn-saibaba-tribute-fir-fear-derailed-careers/3022781/

On Arun Jaitley's death anniversary, Shekhar Gupta recalls the most inspirational side of the former Finance Minister's personal life. In this edition of #FirstPersonSecondDraft, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief reminisces about his meetings with Arun Jaitley, and the BJP leader's courageous fight against cancer.----more----Read the text version here: https://theprint.in/opinion/not-another-my-friend-arun-jaitley-obit-courage-cancer-a-big-heart-and-some-sd-burman/281620/

What ICMR scientists said about H1N1 strain as cases surge in Delhi

"Munir’s latest power grab is proof of his paranoia. At some point Pakistani dictators begin to show paranoia. That’s the strategic reality most relevant to India since the late fifties. Munir’s case is worse, like some sudden acrophobia." Watch this week’s NationalInterest with Shekhar Gupta. 

From banning analogue paneer to guidelines on edible oils, issuing notices to superstars for surrogate advertising and cracking down on renowned high-end restaurants-Tukaram Mundhe has made headlines for his swift action since taking over as Maharashtra FDA Commissioner. In this special edition of #CutTheClutter, ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta is joined by Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe, who explains reasons behind the crackdown, and what the rules as well as regulations state. The Episode also tries to answer which food is safe for consumption, and how the quality of food, milk & milk products is compromised.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is in Ladakh after visiting Kashmir yesterday. He met CM Omar Abdullah, and following the meeting, Gor made an important comment: 'Jammu & Kashmir is an important part of India'.  #CutTheClutter Episode 1884 explains why Sergio Gor's visit and comments are significant. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also explains the evolution of US view on Kashmir, and how it has been on the positive side for India.----more----Read Inder Malhotra’s article here: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/helping-the-us-help-us/ ----more----https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/dialogue-of-the-deaf/----more----Read India Today’s article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/special-report/story/19940415-in-post-cold-war-environment-there-are-many-issues-on-which-we-can-cooperate-robin-raphel-809021-1994-04-14----more----Read India Today Shaekhar Gupt’s article here: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/19940515-exporting-terror-755620-1994-05-14----more----Read The Hindu Suhasini Haidar’s article here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/why-does-india-say-no-to-kashmir-mediation/article28733048.ece

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Both the BJP and the Opposition are both unenthusiastic about the caste census now. They are reacting like a batsman who has committed himself to the front foot on a swinging pitch in overcast political conditions, ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh explains in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect.

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Read this week's Politically Correct here: https://theprint.in/opinion/who-wants-caste-census/3016863/