Putin Orders 3-day Halt To Strikes On Kyiv As US Envoys Arrive For Peace Talks
Putin orders a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv as Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to revive stalled Ukraine peace talks
THE LEAD
Who Is Charu Chaudhary? Why Her ‘Chavanni’ Reply To Akhilesh Yadav Is Drawing Attention In UP
Charu Chaudhary’s recent sharp response to Akhilesh Yadav has drawn attention to her growing public presence, reviving speculation over a possible political role for Jayant Chaudhary’s wife
Why Maratha Quota Politics Is Putting BJP in a Fresh OBC Challenge in Maharashtra
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has renewed his demand to expand the ambit of Kunbi certificates beyond the Hyderabad Gazette
What Is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Underground Site Trump Has Threatened To Strike Again
The facility south of Tehran has two underground tunnel complexes, while Iran says it is for centrifuge production and US intelligence suspects enrichment activity.
Who Is Swatantra Bhardwaj? CJP Assault, ‘Cracked Skull’ Claim And Political Links Explained
The influencer was detained in Bulandshahr after an alleged attack on Nishu Azad’s father at Jantar Mantar.
Saharanpur Mosque Razed: Iqra Hasan Under House Arrest? Akhilesh Yadav Posts Cryptic Message
Senior officials, including the District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, supervised the operation as bulldozers pulled down the structure
Raghav Chadha’s Name Missing From Punjab Draft Roll: How SIR Deletions Work
Chadha, elected to the Rajya Sabha as an AAP nominee in 2022, joined the BJP in April 2026. He was registered as a voter in SAS Nagar, or Mohali, and cast his ballot there during the 2024 Lok Sabha election
Pakistan Overhauls Military Command Structure After Five Decades: What Has Changed?
Pakistan has replaced its decades-old military coordination system with a centralised command headed by the Chief of Defence Forces, expanding the army chief’s formal authority across the armed forces while raising questions about military dominance and civilian oversight
Col Sofiya Qureshi Remarks Row: Why MP Govt Is Defending Minister Vijay Shah
The state’s five-point defense rests on Shah’s apologies, lack of explicit reference to Qureshi, absence of alleged intent and its assessment of the remarks’ communal impact
NEWS
National
Chandra has been named as accused number 1 in the first information report (FIR) filed by the CBI on August 31 under charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal breach of trust
National
Jarange Patil also accused the government of failing to implement assurances within the promised period
International
Florida prosecutors declined to charge Payne, citing her self-defence claim under the state’s Stand Your Ground law.
National
Security forces established contact with the suspected terrorists during the cordon-and-search operation on Friday. The Army said the group opened fire after troops challenged them, triggering an exchange in which the forces killed one terrorist
International
Iranian media reported blasts near the Gulf oil hub hours after Trump warned the US could target the deeply buried nuclear facility.
National
A tribal woman was allegedly assaulted, stripped and tonsured in Banswara after family members questioned her character
National
The date carries particular significance for India because the government launched its ‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ campaign on November 27, 2024.
MAGAZINE
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeMore than five crore Indians use cannabis and opioids—roughly the population of Spain. Drugs are no longer confined to the margins of society. They are moving from affluent neighbourhoods to small towns and villages, feeding a rapidly expanding illicit market that is becoming more organised, more sophisticated and harder for law enforcement to contain. India’s geography makes the crisis even more dangerous. Wedged between the Golden Crescent in the west and the Golden Triangle in the east, the country sits between two of the world’s major narcotics hubs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Independence Day speech underlined the urgency of the challenge.The stakes could hardly be higher. Nearly one crore young Indians are estimated to be addicted to synthetic drugs, at a time when 27 per cent of the country’s population is aged 15-29. Every addiction carries a cost, not just to families, but to productivity, healthcare, the criminal-justice system and national security. India’s drug problem is a crisis capable of eating into the country’s demographic dividend and undermining its economic ambitions. In this issue of Outlook, we travelled to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to understand how deep the crisis runs, and to tell the stories of people whose lives have been shattered by drugs.
Whose Idea of India? - 31 August 2026 Issue
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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.
In The Magazine
Parliament on Street - 17 August 2026 Issue
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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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SPORTS
India Vs Pakistan Live Score, Women's Asia Cup: Arch-Rivals Clash In High-Stakes Group A Battle
By Deepak Joshi
India vs Pakistan Women’s Asia Cup 2026 live score: Follow live action from Dubai, including wickets, runs, key moments, playing XIs, highlights and match-changing performances
Suresh Raina recalls MS Dhoni’s shocked reaction to his 2020 retirement on Aakash Chopra’s Baith and Bol, revealing why he made the emotional decision to quit international cricket
East Zone captain Ishan Kishan backed Mohammad Shami to make an India comeback after the pacer's five-wicket haul secured a Duleep Trophy final berth
Matthew Hayden has recommended Dinesh Karthik for CSK’s vacant head coach role, highlighting his coaching experience and Tamil Nadu roots. However, Karthik’s strong association with RCB could make a move difficult, and there is no indication that CSK have approached him
The ISL 2026-27 season will begin on October 10 and run until May 2027, with 13 clubs competing in a home-and-away format. The top six teams will qualify for the playoffs, while the league leaders will be crowned Shield Winners and earn a spot in Asian competition
BUSINESS
Subhash Chandra Booked In ₹1,322 Cr LIC Housing Fraud Case
By Outlook Business Desk
Subhash Chandra Booked In ₹1,322 Cr LIC Housing Fraud Case
Anthropic IPO Set For October As AI Firm Finalises $15 Bn Credit Line
By Outlook Business Desk
John Ternus All Set For Apple Event: Foldable iPhone To AirPods, What All Will Be Launched
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Beyond The Vacation Reel: How Gen Z Is Building Wealth Through Homeownership
By Sanjeev Sinha
Beyond The Vacation Reel: How Gen Z Is Building Wealth Through Homeownership
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TRAVELLER
Ziro Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, Lineup And Everything You Need To Know
By Tenzin Chodon
Ziro Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, Lineup And Everything You Need To Know
4-Day International Trips From India: Easy Escapes for a Short Break
4-Day International Trips From India: Easy Escapes for a Short Break
Mumbai Buses Get Mini Libraries With Books for Daily Commuters
Mumbai Buses Get Mini Libraries With Books for Daily Commuters
Yayoi Kusama: Remembering The Japanese Girl Who Turned Dots Into Infinity
Yayoi Kusama: Remembering The Japanese Girl Who Turned Dots Into Infinity
India’s Airport Network Is Set To Grow By 100 Airports Over The Next Decade
India’s Airport Network Is Set To Grow By 100 Airports Over The Next Decade
LUXE
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Serves Parisian Dior Glamour at the LVMH Prize
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in a black-and-white Dior look at the LVMH Prize 2026, where she presented the Karl Lagerfeld Prize in Paris
Five Places to Escape the Digital Noise
By Sonali Mukherjee
These five wellness retreats in India offer secluded stays designed to help guests switch off, slow down and reconnect with themselves
Inside Dalip Tahil’s Mumbai Home, Where Family History Meets Everyday Luxury
By Aaron Jacob
From a restored Parsi desk and portraits of loved ones to a balcony garden, indoor green space and a swimming pool, the veteran actor’s Mumbai home is filled with stories, memories and personal touches
Top Burgundy colour Watches For Every Collector
By Aaron Jacob
Burgundy is no longer merely a colour reserved for wine cellars and expensive sofas as it brings warmth, drama and just enough eccentricity to make traditional luxury rather more interesting