A Chinese military aircraft reportedly remained near Sikkim for 20–25 minutes on November 12, prompting warnings from the Indian Air Force
The SIR in Uttar Pradesh began on October 27, 2025, and concluded on April 10, 2026, covering all 75 districts and 403 Assembly constituencies
Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the biggest name in the IPL 2027 trade window, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants reportedly exploring a move
Nikhil Gupta has apologised to US District Judge Victor Marrero and said in a letter that he wished he could undo his actions. “I had lost my mind... wish I could turn back time to 2023 and undo my mistakes,” Gupta wrote
By Anish Kumar
India and China are destined to compete, compelled to coexist and occasionally forced to cooperate. The challenge for New Delhi is to engage Beijing without compromising its strategic interests or national security
Bangladesh wants India to extradite Sheikh Hasina under the 2013 treaty rather than allow her to return voluntarily, as her passport request, death sentence and political influence complicate ties between New Delhi and Dhaka
PT Usha’s re-election bid for Indian Olympic Association president stayed alive after electoral officer Sanjay Kumar Srivastava accepted her nomination and published the final roll for the December 5 executive council elections
The Telangana BJP chief N. Ramchander Rao says he was kept under house arrest, and explains why the party opposed the Bharat Summit
Rohit Sharma registers an unwanted ODI record after another failure against New Zealand, finishing the five-match series with just 30 runs at an average of 7.50
National
Investigators say the accused received ₹2.23 lakh for the operation, including ₹1 lakh in cash, with the rest transferred to bank accounts
Cricket
ICC has finalised its men’s cricket calendar through 2035 at Bali meetings, with India set to host the 2029 Champions Trophy and co-host the 2031 World Cup with Bangladesh
Art & Entertainment
A Mumbai court freed the accused brought from Delhi in the Sonakshi Sinha morphed images case, citing police failure to follow essential BNSS arrest procedures
National
“Minority does not mean a particular community. Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains are also (religious) minorities. The previous TMC government considered only Muslims as a minority,” he said
Cricket
India defended a modest total of 209, built on 46 apiece from Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan alongside a vital 26-run last-wicket stand, to defeat New Zealand by 22 runs in the final ODI at Mount Maunganui
National
The proposal would raise the Lok Sabha strength from 543 to a ceiling of 850 seats
National
As the sun dipped towards the horizon, Chhath devotees stepped into rivers and gathered along their banks to offer Sandhya Arghya. From the Ganga in Patna and Kolkata to the Gomti in Lucknow and the Sangam in Prayagraj, the evening ritual brought crowds together in prayer. In Noida and Delhi, devotees assembled beside the Yamuna, where toxic foam covered the water.
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SubscribeEvery few years, the remote Himalayan ridge becomes a national headline. The script rarely changes—troops meet, officials explain, talks follow and attention moves on. A border issue both governments say they want settled remains unsettled. From Manmohan Singh to Modi, little has changed. Each time, the government has to huddle and act until the crisis temporarily fizzles out. Each crisis gives ammunition to the opposition camp to attack the government and question its foreign policy. China’s frequent military stand-offs have had a significant impact on India’s policymaking, pushing New Delhi to rethink its national security priorities, economic strategy, diplomacy and infrastructure development. China is no longer viewed merely as a neighbour with whom India has an unresolved boundary dispute, but as a long-term strategic challenge that influences decisions across several areas of governance. In a classic grey-zone fashion, Beijing is using these encounters to test India’s preparedness and gauge New Delhi’s response without a conventional war. China’s strategy is simple: advance strategic goals below the threshold of open conflict. India can no longer afford to be defensive, hesitant or overly cautious in dealing with China. It needs to be bold, assertive and strategically fearless in protecting its national interests. Beijing understands the language of power, not diplomatic niceties alone. India must be willing to impose economic and diplomatic costs whenever China violates its territorial integrity or undermines its interests. But being tough on China does not mean being reckless or rushing into conflict. It means building the economic muscle, military strength and political resolve to ensure that India is never bullied, never cornered and never forced to negotiate from a position of weakness. India must engage China when it serves Indian interests, confront it when necessary and never mistake restraint for weakness.
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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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Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the biggest name in the IPL 2027 trade window, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants reportedly exploring a move
PT Usha’s re-election bid for Indian Olympic Association president stayed alive after electoral officer Sanjay Kumar Srivastava accepted her nomination and published the final roll for the December 5 executive council elections
During an autograph session at the boundary, Kuldeep Yadav wittily turned down a persistent fan’s offer of a samosa with a crisp response
ICC has finalised its men’s cricket calendar through 2035 at Bali meetings, with India set to host the 2029 Champions Trophy and co-host the 2031 World Cup with Bangladesh
Sanjay Manjrekar said India should channel its aggression against stronger teams after the Under-19 side beat Pakistan by one wicket in a last-ball Asia Cup final
By Parth Singh
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Fixed Deposit: Should You Break FD To Repay An Outstanding Loan?
UNESCO Recognises 307-Year-Old Mahabharata Manuscript At Visva-Bharati University
Rampur’s Lavi Fair: Where 300 Years Of Himalayan Trade And Culture Come Alive
How Pugdundee Safaris Is Bringing Local Communities Into India's Wildlife Tourism Economy
HBO’s New Harry Potter Series Filming Locations: Places Across Britain Where The Magic Comes Alive
Naga Ancestral Remains Return To Nagaland After A Century In Oxford Museum
An anniversary exhibition honours Philippe Stern’s vision with eleven treasures, from a Geneva enamelled cross of circa 1670 to the celebrated Calibre 89, and explores the ten values at the house’s heart
By Sonali Mukherjee
No Shave November goes beyond growing facial hair. It highlights the importance of men's preventive healthcare, from cardiovascular and metabolic assessments to cancer screening, hormonal health and mental wellbeing.
By Sonali Mukherjee
Chhath Puja offers a compelling reason to explore Bihar beyond its festive riverbanks. Discover Patna’s historic ghats, Munger’s yogic traditions and Gaya’s sacred landmarks, while experiencing the region’s art, food and distinctive hospitality
By Aaron Jacob
Record participation, a George Daniels Millennium at more than twice its high estimate and a near-complete sell-through carry Sotheby’s Geneva past $30 million
