Continuing military face-offs and a fresh dispute over place names have revived the unresolved India-China boundary question in Arunachal Pradesh, where competing claims rooted in the McMahon Line intersect with strategic geography and border infrastructure.
The MEA’s remarks followed comments by Indo-Tibetan Border Police Director General Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor on Thursday about confrontations with China’s People’s Liberation Army at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh
Photographer Raihan Vadra discusses the removal of his photographs documenting protests in Delhi, the role of public institutions and the importance of protecting artistic freedom
By Garima Das
Diljit Dosanjh’s Aura Tour concert in Delhi on October 30 hit a roadblock after Delhi Police denied permission but is now reportedly back on track
A Republican defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections could give Democrats greater power to investigate Donald Trump’s administration, challenge his legislative agenda and influence congressional decisions, while leaving him in office as president
Akhilesh Yadav’s visit to Azam Khan in Rampur jail is not just a regular visit but a reaffirmation of the SP veteran’s importance among Muslim voters in western UP, amid Owaisi’s criticism of the party’s stand on Muslim issues
Democrats are targeting Republican-held seats in Alaska, Iowa, Texas, Kansas and Mississippi, while an independent challenge in Nebraska adds another complication. Polling shows close contests, but the path to Senate control depends on the final seat count and coalition arithmetic.
The Indian-American entrepreneur turned Republican politician is facing backlash over a controversial campaign ad as he seeks to become Ohio governor with Donald Trump’s backing
Voting is underway for eight Legislative Council seats, with 150 candidates in the fray as the ruling alliance faces a fragmented Opposition and a challenge from Prashant Kishor’s party.
International
Melania Trump has secured a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky, effective October 29, to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations
National
The march started near Gole Dak Khana, at the intersection of Kalibari Marg and Bhai Vir Singh Marg. After police stopped their advance, protesters sat on the road and held a “People’s Parliament”, as organisers had announced
International
South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea to clarify the land border, restore military communication channels and prevent accidental clashes amid rising tensions between the two neighbours
National
The court directed the Special Executive Magistrate to provide relevant material to Bora before passing any order, citing adequate safeguards in the inquiry.
National
The premises belonged to Mohammad Amiruddin Mian, a local resident said to be a firecracker trader. Preliminary information indicated that stored firecrackers caught fire, setting off a series of explosions as the flames spread through the building in a densely populated area
Art & Entertainment
.A detailed security plan and fresh discussions with Delhi Police helped steer the way for his concert, after the event was denied permission on Thursday over security concerns during the festive season
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Ranka said their time in custody had not halted the movement and that further plans would be announced once finalised
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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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India ended its Asian Para Games campaign in Nagoya on Friday with a record 114 medals, including 30 gold, after a final-day surge led by badminton, archery, athletics, shooting and swimming. The 168-member contingent bettered its Hangzhou 2023 tally, with Mona Agarwal, Sandeep, Haney and Sumit Antil among the standout performers
India recorded their finest-ever Asian Para Games performance in Aichi-Nagoya, finishing fourth in the final standings with a historic tally of 114 medals—comprising 30 gold, 35 silver, and 49 bronze
Shree Charani's career-best 4/23 coupled with Kranti Gaud's three-wicket haul helped India bundle out Zimbabwe for 197 despite a resilient 62 from Beloved Biza. In reply, opener Pratika Rawal scored a fluent unbeaten century
Michael Carrick faces a key selection call over Bruno Fernandes before Manchester United host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday at Old Trafford
India's WTC final hopes remain alive after South Africa beat Australia. Check India's qualification scenario, points percentage, remaining Tests and challenges in the 2025-27 championship cycle
By Yuthika Bhargava
Hero MotoCorp CEO Harshavardhan Chitale: We Still Have Work To Do, But At Least We Have Started
EPF Interest After Retirement At 58: Rules For Withdrawing Your Savings
Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
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
Crystal chandeliers, soaring atriums and marble-clad grandeur make these five hotel lobbies destinations in their own right, from Marrakech to Dubai
By Aaron Jacob
Otsuka Lotec, anOrdain and Kollokium prove that originality beats imitation, and that a watch can look like itself for a change
By Aaron Jacob
Kylie Jenner’s garage reads like a diary written in carbon fibre, chrome and custom paint, with every car marking a chapter of her life
By Sonali Mukherjee
IIFA 2027 will bring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor to Abu Dhabi for a star-studded celebration of Indian cinema. The celebrity line-up, awards dates, hosts, tickets and livestream details offer a closer look at what to expect from the upcoming edition
