Best Iaf Podcasts (2026)

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NationalInterest: India's Op Sindoor defined 2025: #NationalInterest on war of IAF & PAF doctrines & aircraft downing 28:28

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India's Op Sindoor in response to Pahalgam attack was the biggest headline in 2025. As the year ends, watch #NationalInterest from 16 August 2025 on the war of IAF, PAF doctrines. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta argued that while Pakistan obsesses over numbers of aircraft downings, India embraces risk and wins.…

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ThePrintAM: What has India said on Venezuela & US capture of Maduro? 3:20

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FirstPersonSecondDraft : India’s most consequential decade & chronicling it as part of the dream team of journalism 12:27

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The news magazine India Today just turned 50. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta wrote on the decade of 1985-95 across which he worked there. Watch #FirstPersonSecondDraft, where Shekhar Gupta chronicles India’s most consequential decade & explains how 1985-1995 have the most stories that dominate our democracy & debates today.…

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ThePrintPod: Who is Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela’s President captured by US President Donald Trump 11:31

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After months of strikes on Venezuelan docks, Trump Saturday morning declared that he had “captured” the Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Debdutta Chakraborty brings details on who he is.By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Maduro ‘captured’ says Trump: What’s behind US strikes & targeting of Venezuela’s dictator 23:37

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NationalInterest: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'Swadesh,Swajati' pitch ahead of elections & Assam's 45-year saffronisation 16:20

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the upcoming elections in the state will be a fight to protect the nation (Swadesh) & own community (Swajati). He has also repeatedly vowed to 'push back illegal immigrants from Bangladesh'. These comments have been made by the Chief Minister ahead of Assembly Elections in the state. Watch 2016 #NationalIn…

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ThePrintAM: What is behind the rift in Tamil Nadu Congress? 4:35

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CutTheClutter: 5 key elections in 2026: What's at stake for Mamata, Himanta & implications for BJP, Congress, Left 24:32

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West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Puducherry will go to polls in 2026. What's at stake for Himanta Biswa Sarma in Assam, will BJP be able to counter Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal, and why Tamil Nadu will be a test for DMK & Congress - #CutTheClutter with Shekhar Gupta looks at the significance of the 5 elections in the coming year. Politica…

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ThePrintAM: Who is Ajay Singhal, the officer picked from the UGC panel as Haryana’s new DGP? 4:49

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ThePrintPod: China says it mediated end to India-Pakistan conflict, even as Islamabad used Chinese weaponry in May 4:42

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ThePrintAM: Who was Bangladesh's first female PM Khaleda Zia? 8:44

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https://theprint.in/world/begum-khaleda-zia-was-once-hasinas-friend-her-death-ends-bangladeshs-most-enduring-power-duel/2814930/By ThePrint

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Politically Correct Pod: Five elections in 2026 & five things that may redefine the BJP’s and the Opposition’s politics 14:33

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Existential crisis for the Left, BJP’s Southern ambitions, test of Hindutva politics— ThePrint Political Editor DK Singh analyses the challenges and opportunities for parties in 2026 in this episode of #PoliticallyCorrect https://theprint.in/opinion/2026-elections-redefinebjp-and-opposition/2814193/By ThePrint

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WorldviewWithSwasti: Pakistan-Bangladesh-China realignment, Trump factor & more: India's foreign policy & challenges 41:14

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In a special year-end episode of #WorldviewWithSwasti , Consulting Editor Dr. Swasti Rao is joined by renowned strategic thinker Prof. C. Raja Mohan to reflect on the defining geopolitical upheavals of 2025. The conversation examines how shifts in global power, regional conflicts, and evolving alliances have reshaped the international landscape. Dr…

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ThePrintAM: Why did SC put in abeyance its order on Aravallis definition? 7:57

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CutTheClutter: As Pakistan raises Op Sindoor: Lifting the layers of 87-hour Op with timings, visuals,claims & facts 46:02

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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said the nation’s military performance during Op Sindoor was a 'strong message' to the world, given that India claimed to be South Asia’s primary security provider, a narrative that had been accepted by 'big powers'. In #CutTheClutter Episode 1713, Shekhar Gupta explained the complete chronology, claims and…

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ThePrintPod: Why did SC stay Delhi HC order suspending Unnao rape convict Sengar’s life term 5:23

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The Supreme Court Monday stayed the Delhi High Court order passed last week suspending the life sentence awarded to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar for raping a minor in Unnao in 2017. Concurring with the arguments of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the CJI observed that it was concerned with the HC’s interpretation of the law on who qualifies …

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ThePrintPod: Why SC put in abeyance its order on Aravallis definition 9:34

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SC has halted the operation of its November 20 ruling which accepted a ‘uniform definition’ of the Aravalli hills based on an 100 metre-elevation criterion – a threshold that environmentalists said spelled a death knell for the ancient ranges.By ThePrint

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OpinionPod: 2025 was good for Turkey’s defence industry. Indian analysts don’t see the threat 12:38

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NationalInterest: What National Interest got wrong about Army-Islam combo killing democracy 10:40

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https://theprint.in/national-interest/a-year-end-mea-culpa-in-national-interest-the-army-islam-combo-doesnt-kill-democracy/2813160/By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Why is Government considering insurance scheme for lawyers? 3:54

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ThePrintAM: Why is Government considering insurance scheme for lawyers? https://theprint.in/judiciary/government-considering-insurance-scheme-for-lawyers-says-law-minister-arjun-ram-meghwal/2813139/By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What does BNP leader Tarique Rahman’s return mean for Bangladesh? 4:11

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https://theprint.in/diplomacy/bnps-tarique-rahman-returns-to-bangladesh-amid-upheaval-after-17-yrs-stage-set-for-high-stakes-polls/2812453/By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 yrs: Significance,BNP’s challenges & complex politics 22:12

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In exile for 17 years, BNP acting chairman & Bangladesh former PM Khaleda Zia’s son, Tarique Rahman returned to the country today. He attacked Sheikh Hasina & unveiled his party’s electoral campaign in a speech in Dhaka. #CutTheClutter Ep 1776 looks at why these developments are a positive step in the lead up to February elections. ThePrint Editor-…

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ThePrintPod: ‘West Bengal is almost beyond redemption. Messi’s visit exposed the long decay’, says Jaithirth Rao 25:10

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ThePrintPod: Bulgaria's currency change and understanding why some EU countries do not use Euro 13:54

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ThePrintPod: Navi Mumbai International Airport to begin commercial operations: All you need to know about it 7:30

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The NMIA, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8 October, is expected to serve passengers from Navi Mumbai along with neighbouring areas— Thane, Raigad, Pune and parts of the Konkan region. It will be operated by the NMIAL which is also an Adani Subsidiary. Watch Kasturi Walimbe explain the details of operations in #ThePrintVideo…

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EyeOnChina: Why the Chinese are celebrating the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai 10:48

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Jimmy Lai, a media tycoon from Hong Kong, has been convicted on national security charges, bringing a five-year legal saga to a close. Once celebrated at home and abroad as a beacon of Hong Kong’s democracy, he is now portrayed by Chinese media and online commentary as a threat to national security.Watch ThePrint EyeOnChina with Sana Hashmi----more…

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ThePrintPod: Probate no longer must to prove validity of wills- What’s latest amendment to Indian Succession Act 3:06

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The Parliament cleared the Repealing and Amending Bill, 2025, which deletes Section 213 of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 eliminating the requirement of mandatory probate for certain wills. The amendment removes a dual distinction of geography and religion that has long been in conflict with succession laws in the country, turning probate from a m…

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ThePrintPod: Japan and Sri Lanka are making the same mistake—replacing political action with fiscal policy 6:02

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Markets and institutions often force adjustments only when political entities are unwilling to do so voluntarily. Dismantling this misconception is the true mandate of economic leadership. Without addressing it, even the strongest economies risk gradual decline, while the weakest are left waiting for the next crisis to accomplish what politics has …

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ThePrintPod: Govt control has weakened Indian consumers by taking away their right to sue 10:17

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The year 2025 closed with a series of consumer rights breaches in the services sector. In early December, IndiGo cancelled and rescheduled flights en masse due to operational mismanagement and pilot scheduling issues.In the securities markets, —Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy was alleged to have misled its students on various counts. And, in a lesser…

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ThePrintPOD: What is new definition of Aravallis, & how did it arise? Quest to define a 2-billion-year-old range 7:46

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A new definition for the Aravallis, agreed upon by the Supreme Court, has renewed concerns about protection from mining and deforestation for the billion-year-old mountain ranges. But what is the geological and legal history of the Aravallis, and how did the question of defining them arise? Watch Akanksha Mishra explain in #ThePrintVideo.…

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ThePrintAM: WHY DID DELHI COURT FRAME CHARGES AGAINST KARTI CHIDAMBARAM? 7:58

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CutTheClutter: Libya's complexities, endless war & Pakistan's plan as Munir-Field Marshal Haftar sign arms deal 36:16

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Pakistan's CDF Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met his Libyan counterpart, Field Marshal Khalifa Belqasim Haftar last week. Munir, during his visit to Libya sealed a $4 Billion arms deal and agreed to sell weapons to Haftar-led Libyan National Army. #CutTheClutter Ep 1775 looks at what this deal, despite a ban on sale of arms to Libya, means. ThePrin…

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OpinionPod: Bondi attack shows marginalisation isn’t driving ISIS. Extremism must be stopped from within 7:55

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Bondi attack shows marginalisation isn’t driving ISIS. Extremism must be stopped from withinBy ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: What has Madras High Court said on Bhagavad Gita? 4:53

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https://theprint.in/judiciary/bhagavad-gita-is-moral-science-not-a-religious-text-rules-madras-high-court-in-fcra-case/2810780/By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: After Osman Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in Khulna amid surge in violence ahead of polls 3:12

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Mohammad Motaleb Sikder, NCP central organiser in Khulna, was shot in the head. He is currently out of danger, according to local media reports.----more----https://theprint.in/diplomacy/after-osman-hadi-another-bangladesh-student-leader-shot-in-khulna-amid-surge-in-violence-ahead-of-polls/2810578/By ThePrint

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NationalInterest: Dhurandhar marks rise of new-generation Indian soft power & Pakistan is unapologetically the target 10:47

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Dhurandhar is among the most significant political movies at scale in the history of Bollywood yet. In its direct, violent and rude way, Dhurandhar marks the rise of the new-generation Indian soft power, and Pakistan is unapologetically the target. Watch #NationalInterest with ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta.…

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CutTheClutter: Consequences of Bangladesh violence over Osman Hadi's death on elections,& 'blame India' rhetoric 21:54

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The death of Bangladesh youth leader Osman Hadi has sparked violence and anti-India protests. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta breaks down the recent developments, reasons behind the fresh round of violence & its consequences on elections scheduled in February 2026.By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: Wise U-Turn & a leap ahead of UPA law:Modi govt's SHANTI Bill opening nuclear sector to pvt players 31:56

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Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing & Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill. Episode 1773 of #CutTheClutter explains Modi govt's SHANTI Bill, the changes it brings in & how it opens the nuclear power sector for private players. ThePrint Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta also details how the SHANTI Bill is a lea…

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ThePrintAM: Why did India summon Bangladesh High Commissioner? 5:01

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ThePrintAM: Why did India summon Bangladesh High Commissioner?By ThePrint

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CutTheClutter: India’s tragic cotton collapse: From embracing biotech to dumping it, top exporter to big importer 29:53

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India’s cotton story was once a global success - yields tripled & exports surged. But over the last few years, India has gone from second largest exporter to net importer of cotton. ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains reasons behind India’s tragic cotton collapse, and breaks down the data over the past few decades. #CutTheClutter Ep 177…

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ThePrintExplainers: New Higher Education Bill Sparks Debate: What is Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan & concerns over it 6:30

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 in Parliament, proposing a major overhaul of India’s higher education system. The Bill seeks to replace existing regulators with a single commission and three councils to streamline regulation, improve quality, and enforce standards, while also gr…

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PreTruthPod: When Sasmit Patra snapped at fellow BJD MP & an ‘all-new’ Shivakumar 6:56

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From BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra snapping at fellow party MP, to DK Shivakumar’s wardrobe & image ‘makeover’ and Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘AI PDA’ and how bonding over dosas & filter coffee—senior copy editor Chitvan Vinayak brings you key insights from the world of politics.By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Pahalgam terror attack case: What has NIA said in its chargesheet? 4:36

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ThePrintAM: Pahalgam terror attack case: What has NIA said in its chargesheet?By ThePrint

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ThePrintPod: Who is Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong media tycoon & China critic convicted in national-security case 3:52

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Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner, faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison after Hong Kong’s High Court found him guilty on two national security charges and one lesser sedition charge. Samah Qundeel explains the verdict and what this conviction means for the press freedom in Hong Kong.…

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ThePrint Scientifix: Early humans were making fire 350,000 years before we originally thought 5:46

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Early human ancestors were making fire 400,000 years ago - before homo sapiens had even evolved. Watch #ThePrint Scientifix with Akanksha Mishra to know about this new discovery.By ThePrint

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SecurityCode: India’s long war with Maoists has a huge void — no number of dead bodies can fill it 13:56

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Following crippling losses and the surrender of a large number of cadres, India’s Maoist insurgents are on their knees. But the insurgency has been crushed several times since its origins in 1948, only to resurface again and again. The story of the Maoists shows that peace won’t be durable unless India is able to address Adivasi and Dalit backwardn…

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ThePrintUninterrupted: How Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill aims to ensure transparency,efficiency in higher education 23:47

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Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar, former UGC Chairperson, in conversation with ThePrint’s Fareeha Iftikhar, explains the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025 introduced in Parliament. He details how the bill will unify regulators, create separate councils for accreditation and standards, enhance transparency through a digital dashboard, and ensure…

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ThePrintAM: Why BJP picked Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief? 6:12

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Why BJP picked Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief?----more---- https://theprint.in/politics/what-bjp-high-commands-pick-pankaj-chaudharys-selection-as-up-bjp-chief-mean-for-yogi-adityanath/2805207/By ThePrint

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ThePrintAM: Why BJP picked Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief? 6:35

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ThePrintAM: Why BJP picked Pankaj Chaudhary as UP BJP chief? https://theprint.in/politics/what-bjp-high-commands-pick-pankaj-chaudharys-selection-as-up-bjp-chief-mean-for-yogi-adityanath/2805207/By ThePrint

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Cut the Clutter Pod: How CIA lost a nuclear device at Nanda Devi in Himalayas & the fascinating story of Cold War espionage 28:51

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In 2021, floods in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli brought back to the fore concerns that the disaster may have been caused by a nuclear device lost close to the Nanda Devi peak during a joint IB-CIA operation. The New York Times has now examined fresh evidence to piece together the sequence of events that ended in the CIA losing a portable “beach-ball-size …