The Badr agreement with Qatar, Indonesia and Türkiye focuses on joint production, training and research, as Pakistan’s separate collective-defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Türkiye faces scrutiny over its response to Houthi attacks.
The UN secretary-general race features Rebeca Grynspan, Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and other women candidates competing to succeed António Guterres in 2027. Here is a look at the frontrunners and selection process
The index put stunting among children under five at 29.3% and wasting at 19%. India’s under-five mortality rate stood at 2.7%. South Asia recorded a GHI score of 23.5, compared with the global score of 18.1
Raihan Vadra is the son of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and businessman Robert Vadra. An artist and photographer, he has previously exhibited his work at Bikaner House, a Rajasthan government-run venue in New Delhi
The Congress is seeking 150–200 seats in Uttar Pradesh for the 2027 Assembly polls, but its poor Assembly record contrasts with its gains in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
From a cryptographic flaw at eMudhra to alleged data leaks involving banks and sensitive medical records, five incidents highlight the risks of cybersecurity failures.
Yamuna’s glacier-like toxic foam in Delhi is caused by detergent surfactants, untreated sewage and industrial effluents. Here’s why the froth forms, its health risks and why clean-up efforts have struggled to stop it
Sharmila’s daughter is set to marry Somala Raghurami Reddy in November, but Jagan’s reported refusal to allow the wedding at the Bengaluru property has reopened the siblings’ long-running family feud
Marine Le Pen’s odds of winning France’s 2027 presidential election have crossed 50% on betting markets. Here is a look at her political career, EU funds conviction and key policies
National
BJP and AAP councillors confronted one another, shouting across the House and throwing water. Videos showed AAP councillor Shagufta Zubair reaching the mayor’s chair and attempting to break a microphone
International
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have announced an initial agreement covering at least 850 F-35 fighter jets over 10 years, with Lockheed investing at least $7 billion to support production and sustainment
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Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan called Bora's detention and the notice “completely illegal”, distinguishing her mobilisation from the CJP protest call.
International
Benjamin Netanyahu invites Narendra Modi to light Israel’s Independence Day torch alongside pilot Smit Machchhar, whom he praised for foiling an alleged attempt to crash a Flydubai flight
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A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Baqen County in Tibet’s Nagqu City on Thursday night, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage
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The Paralympic Committee of India on Thursday said an athlete has been sent back from the Asian Para Games in Japan over alleged misconduct and may face a life ban after the event ends on Saturday. PCI said the athlete was removed from the contingent, while its immediate focus remains India’s medal campaign
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The Special Summary Revision will allow eligible first-time voters and those seeking inclusion in the electoral roll to register ahead of Uttarakhand’s 2027 Assembly elections
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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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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SA Vs AUS Highlights, 2nd Test Day 5: South Africa beat Australia by an innings and 31 runs. Catch all the play-by-play updates from Day 5 of the second Test between South Africa and Australia at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Thursday, October 22 as it happened
Dharamraj Solairaj successfully defended his long jump T44/T62/T64 title at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, setting a new Asian record with a magnificent 7.15-metre leap
Powered by explosive starts from Sanju Samson and crucial middle-order runs from captain Shreyas Iyer, India pulled off a record-breaking chase of 226 at Hagley Oval with four wickets in hand
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma opened his account with a six against New Zealand in the 1st T20I at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 22. He has done so for the seventh time in T20I cricket, achieving a new high in the format.
Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match ban for breaching prescription medication guidelines, ruling her out of Australia's final T20I against New Zealand and the WBBL opener
By Yuthika Bhargava
Growth Gamble, Decentralisation And The Quest To Remain No.1: Inside The Remaking Of Hero MotoCorp
SBI Data Leak: Could Your Personal Details Be Used For Loan Fraud?
By Priyanka Debnath
By Sanjeev Sinha
Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
In an era when a smartphone can deliver a new watch launch to millions within seconds, luxury watch exhibitions continue to command the attention of brands, collectors and the horological establishment
By Aaron Jacob
A look inside the home of Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, the Tu Hai Meri Kiran stars who share a space as personal as their screen chemistry
By Aaron Jacob
Celebrating six decades of the Lamborghini Miura, Montegrappa transforms the supercar’s unmistakable design language into a limited edition writing instrument featuring a retractable rock crystal headlight and an 18K gold nib
By Aaron Jacob
Naomi Campbell trades the catwalk for a thatched Malindi retreat with four pools, African art and the Indian Ocean at her doorstep
