The Tiger Shroff shooting has renewed focus on Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, its alleged international network, the role of overseas handlers and the investigation into attacks on high-profile figures
Kolkata has tightened crowd-control measures at Durga Puja pandals after a stampede at Chor Bagan killed 19 people and injured 25, prompting fresh safety rules and a review of emergency arrangements
Three accused have been arrested in an operation involving Mumbai and Rajasthan police. Mumbai Police are seeking their custody for questioning. Neither Lawrence nor Anmol has been named as an accused in the Shroff case so far
Students demand an elected union after two decades without one, as the university forms a committee amid allegations of police and security personnel action.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has heightened threats and attacks against individuals associated with Salman Khan. The run-in with the superstar harks back to 1998 blackbuck controversy
SSC's “Q Vault” system stores questions digitally and generates papers shortly before examinations—a process officials credit with preventing paper leaks during that period
Putin has reportedly proposed Ukraine talks with Trump and Xi at November’s APEC summit, but no meeting has been agreed. The proposed format raises questions about Kyiv’s place in negotiations.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students are demanding the revocation of rustications, improved campus infrastructure, disciplinary reforms and the restoration of GSCASH
By Pranay Vatsa
With the SP-Congress alliance itself still negotiating seat-sharing, and both parties leaning on different pieces of a shared Muslim vote bank, Owaisi's entry adds a third, disruptive variable to Uttar Pradesh's opposition math
Elections
A poorly attended PDA workers’ conference led by SP state president Shyamlal Pal has prompted Akhilesh Yadav to dissolve the Kannauj district unit, as the party prepares for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
International
Former Rwandan army officer Robert Kabera, a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, was found decapitated in Uganda
Other Sports
Who is Rinku Hooda? Know about the Indian para-javelin star's inspiring journey, Asian Para Games 2026 gold medal, career achievements, Paralympic performances and major international records
National
Ratna Singh slams the extension of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka’s judicial custody, alleging the system is compromised
National
The government had consulted representatives of the YSRCP, NCP, AIMIM and BJD as well, Rijiju said, to facilitate dialogue and build broader support for the legislation
National
Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a case under the Official Secrets Act over alleged links to foreign intelligence agencies, including China
National
The gold powder was found inside a stitched section of the undergarment. Shuaib and his belongings were subsequently handed over to police
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
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SubscribeYour food may not be safe. The system knows it. Yet the food chain keeps moving. From five-star kitchens to roadside dhabas, food passes through a chain where contamination, adulteration and poor hygiene can enter at every stage, with consequences ranging from diarrhoea and jaundice to typhoid and hepatitis. Into this maze has stepped Tukaram Mundhe. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen more than 12,000 inspections and raids, cancelled or suspended around 600 licences and sealed more than 300 eateries. But raids cannot fix a broken system. India has the laws, standards and regulators. Yet violations persist, enforcement remains uneven and corruption finds its way through the gaps. Mundhe can keep cracking the whip. But can one man change the system? In this issue, Outlook examines India’s food-safety maze, where it fails and why one Tukaram is not enough.
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
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SA Vs AUS Live Score, 2nd Test Day 2: Catch all the play-by-play updates from the second day of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Monday, 19 October
Asian Para Games 2026 schedule for October 20 features Indian athletes in action across multiple sports, including para athletics, archery, badminton, shooting, swimming, powerlifting and table tennis
Explore India's T20I record in New Zealand, including top run-scorers, Rohit Sharma's batting milestones, Suryakumar Yadav's highest score, and Shardul Thakur's bowling records ahead of the series
Asian Para Games 2026 October 19 Wrap: India won 11 medals, including four gold, on October 19 at the Asian Para Games 2026, with Mona Agarwal, Nishad Kumar and Rinku among the standout performers. Sheetal Devi also set world records in compound archery
Who is Rinku Hooda? Know about the Indian para-javelin star's inspiring journey, Asian Para Games 2026 gold medal, career achievements, Paralympic performances and major international records
By Anjali Pal
Fairfax’s IDBI Bank Bet Faces Three Big Tests
By Outlook Business Desk
Dussehra 2026: 10 Financial Mistakes To Leave Behind This Festive Season
Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
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Shillong Gets A New Cultural And Retail Hub With The Meghalayan Age Pavilion
Celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist Daniel Bauer speaks to Outlook Luxe in an exclusive interview following Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026. He discusses creative collaboration, runway beauty and festive makeup, recalls a memorable TOIFA moment with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and explains why personal choice matters more than chasing trends
By Aaron Jacob
Five compelling timepieces that combine mechanical credibility, thoughtful design and lasting appeal, offering both first time buyers and seasoned enthusiasts a smart entry into serious watch collecting
By Aaron Jacob
Five contemporary timepieces are challenging traditional horological conventions with daring silhouettes, unconventional materials, ingenious mechanics and a refreshing disregard for playing it safe
By Sonali Mukherjee
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 returned to Los Angeles with Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Barbara Palvin on the runway. Kylie Jenner made headlines in the Rs 480 crore Fantasy Bra, while Tate McRae joined the spectacle with a striking performance. Here are the standout looks and moments from the show
