The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised concerns over alleged violence, racial profiling and discrimination against Indigenous and Tribal communities, Scheduled Castes and Rohingya in India, including alleged intensified operations against Rohingya and Bengali-speaking Muslims after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.
Gadkari’s office clarified that his remarks were made specifically in reference to the Laxmanrao Mankar Trust and not in the context of politics
The creamy layer refers to the relatively advanced sections among OBCs who are excluded from reservation benefits. The concept was introduced by the Supreme Court in the 1992 Indra Sawhney vs Union of India judgment to ensure that reservation benefits reach socially and educationally backward sections
The Trump administration's latest visa move could affect up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum, adding to a wider crackdown that has already seen 175,000 visas revoked
Xi Jinping is likely to visit India for the September BRICS summit with around 400 officials, potentially marking his first trip to the country in seven years amid efforts to stabilise India-China ties
India and Bangladesh’s 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires on December 12, 2026, prompting calls for a fresh arrangement that takes account of Bihar’s water needs, changing hydrology and the impact of the Farakka Barrage.
Mumbai City FC face potential relocation for the upcoming Indian Super League season after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation proposed a steep rent hike at the Andheri Sports Complex
A fish market in Surat has been named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi without formal civic approval, drawing objections from traders and prompting the SMC to clarify the process
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 — also referred to as the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam — prohibits religious conversion carried out through force, fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, threat, undue influence or 'allurement,'
International
This is believed to be Ratcliffe’s first trip to Moscow as CIA director, he has maintained communication channels with Russian intelligence officials.
Art & Entertainment
In an industry that's overeager to push artists into pre-fixed categories, there have been actors in Indian cinema who dared to walk outside their boundaries.
National
The BJP and SAD had shared an alliance for decades before their relationship ended in 2020 over disagreements regarding the Centre’s farm laws
International
Trump warned Iran against placing new mines in the strategic waterway, saying any vessel involved in such activity would be immediately destroyed
International
A US military transport aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow on Tuesday, but neither Washington nor Moscow has publicly explained the purpose of the unusual flight.
International
Iranian state media aired a video appearing to threaten Donald Trump's youngest son, prompting the US Secret Service to confirm it was aware of the content.
National
Delhi Pradesh Youth Congress President Akshay Lakra led the demonstration and accused the Home Minister of failing to address concerns over the alleged use of pellet guns and force against students
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SubscribeIs India an ancient civilisation or a modern nation-state? Does it share a collective history, or has a collective identity been imposed upon a country of many histories, faiths and cultures? Does India need a Uniform Civil Code, or is its pursuit an ideological project? These are not merely arguments about India’s past. They are choices about its future. India has been shaped by competing ideas—civilisation and constitutionalism, faith and secularism, individual liberty and collective identity, revolution and reform. At every turn, different choices have offered different destinations. In this Independence Day Special, Outlook brings together India’s leading thinkers, politicians, economists and bureaucrats to confront the fundamental questions before the republic: What is India? Who defines it? And what should it become? Many ideas made India. Many paths lie ahead. The choice belongs to its people.
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SubscribeThe resilience of Indian democracy lies less in the certainty of its institutions than in the persistence of its citizens. Across decades, governments with formidable parliamentary strength have learnt that political authority cannot rest on electoral arithmetic alone. It must be sustained by a continuing conversation with the people. The protests over the NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak, culminating in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, mark the latest chapter in that larger democratic story. This issue of Outlook examines how a movement led largely by young Indians reaffirmed an old principle of the Republic: that power derives its legitimacy not only from the vote, but also from accountability.
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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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The Indian national football team will face world No. 44 Panama in a FIFA friendly match on September 26, 2026, ahead of their historic clash against Brazil in Kolkata. Scheduled by the AIFF after withdrawing from the Asean Cup, this maiden encounter serves as crucial preparation for head coach Khalid Jamil's squad
Rishabh Pant suffered a painful blow to his left arm from a sharp short delivery by Lahiru Kumara on the opening day, forcing him to momentarily retire hurt. Watch him give his injury update after stumps on Day 3
Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh secured his maiden ATP Tour victory by defeating World No. 77 Marcos Giron 6-3, 7-5 at the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina on Tuesday
Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight on day three of the second Test against India at the SSC ground in Colombo on Tuesday, trailing by 238 runs. Spearheaded by Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 85 and Pasindu Sooriyabandara's 80, the hosts frustrated the Indian bowlers before rain forced an early end to play
Amid their promising World Cup campaign, players warned that discontinuing the league would severely impact talent development and the national team's future progress
By Anjali Pal
Food Ads, Celebrities And The Law: What Happens When A Claim Is Misleading?
By Outlook Business Desk
Move Over Mumbai Delhi: Women In Mizoram, Odisha Now Lead India's Mutual Fund Boom
Kaas Plateau Is Ready For Its Annual Bloom: Dates, Tickets And More
Where To Go For Raksha Bandhan 2026: 8 Stays Across India
The Sounds Of Onam: Exploring Kerala’s Traditional Boat Songs, Drum Beats, And Folk Music
From Near-Extinction To 12,981: A Walk Through Madhya Pradesh’s Remarkable Vulture Comeback
Freddy Who: For Your Delicious Cocktail Cravings, Delhi Has Yet Another Bar
When every fraction of a millimetre becomes an engineering problem, Vacheron Constantin has spent decades proving that less movement can mean considerably more watchmaking
By Sonali Mukherjee
Mahika Mirpuri discusses maximalism in luxury fashion, the return of bold colour and craftsmanship, and how personal expression is reshaping luxury fashion in 2026
By Aaron Jacob
When a Silicon Valley billionaire decides that his property portfolio needs a little more Gothic Revival drama, an Irish castle beside the River Blackwater seems a perfectly reasonable solution
By Sonali Mukherjee
Explore Yash’s luxury lifestyle, from his Bengaluru home and luxury car collection to his production company, business ventures, earnings and investments
