The proposed 11,200 MW Siang dam in Arunachal Pradesh has sparked protests over indigenous rights, displacement and environmental risks, even as authorities argue that the project could strengthen India's water and energy security amid China's upstream dam plans
Tarn Taran reported 270 farm fires, up from 175 during the corresponding period in 2025, though below the 331 recorded in 2024. Amritsar’s count stood at 144, compared with 135 last year and 455 in 2024. Gurdaspur recorded 37 incidents against 27 in 2025 and 51 in 2024.
The student allegedly wanted the private school to close on Friday so the break would extend through Monday, a public holiday for Valmiki Jayanti, police said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are scheduled to attend the final day of the Indian Air Force’s ‘Wings over Ganges’ aerial display in Varanasi, with nearly 11,900 security personnel deployed ahead of the event
By Garima Das
Zeeshan Ayyub denies ties to the Chauhaan controversy and reaffirms his refusal to do propaganda content. He also speaks on personal principles and celeb neutrality on national issues
Americans will vote on November 3 to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and roughly one-third of the Senate, with the results determining control of Congress and shaping President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
Elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have brought renewed attention to the councils’ electoral process, powers and role in state lawmaking
By Pranay Vatsa
The Shimla clash is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has already triggered campus clashes, protest bans and competing political endorsements across India
Mitchell Santner praised Tilak Varma after India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I on 24 October 2026, saying the left-hander has grown into a dependable finisher. Santner, who took 4/21, also lauded Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy, while blaming dropped catches and missed fields for New Zealand’s defeat
National
Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old Haryana engineering student in connection with the firing at Tiger Shroff’s car in Juhu, taking the total number of arrests to 11, while investigators have recovered two pistols and 10 live cartridges in Surat
Other Sports
11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female International Master, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. She secured her third IM norm at the European Club Cup in Montenegro
Cricket
KL Rahul scored a duck and four in the two innings, falling hit-wicket in the second as Fraser Sheat dismissed him twice. New Zealand A took a 204-run first-innings lead
International
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has resumed limited operations through two terminals despite renewed Houthi threats, with passengers advised to confirm their flight status directly with airlines
National
A fire broke out in shanties in Delhi’s Rani Garden on Sunday, destroying residents’ belongings, while firefighters brought the blaze under control within half an hour and no injuries were reported
International
Authorities have stepped up security after last week’s unrest, as demonstrators protest against the cost of living, rising inequality and cuts to public services.
Elections
The Congress has appointed war room heads for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand as the Election Commission reviews poll preparedness ahead of the 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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World Wrestling Championships 2026 Live Updates: Follow live updates of all Indian wrestlers in action on Sunday, October 25, at the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships at Barys Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan
Ajinkya Rahane reveals his all-time India Test XI featuring MS Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid, while leaving out Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah
11-year-old Indian-origin British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan became the youngest female International Master, breaking Judit Polgar’s 38-year-old record. She secured her third IM norm at the European Club Cup in Montenegro
KL Rahul scored a duck and four in the two innings, falling hit-wicket in the second as Fraser Sheat dismissed him twice. New Zealand A took a 204-run first-innings lead
New Zealand have made multiple squad changes for the final three T20Is against India to manage player workloads. Lockie Ferguson will return for the last two matches, while Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson have been added for the remaining fixtures
By Parth Singh
Capital Flight, Manufacturing Miss and Rupee's Great Fall: The Fault Lines in India's Growth Story
Diwali Shopping: Is Insurance On Your New Gadgets Worth The Extra Cost?
5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break
Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Moroccan artistry, indoor forests, towering atriums and Belle Époque glamour turn arrival into the most memorable part of the stay at six of the world’s most spectacular luxury hotels
By Aaron Jacob
Deep black dials, shadowy cases and a quiet sense of menace define the timepieces for anyone who prefers their luxury a little darker
By Sonali Mukherjee
Richemont, the luxury group behind Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, is reportedly exploring a stake in De Beers. As the natural diamond industry faces growing competition from lab-grown alternatives and shifting consumer demand, the potential deal raises questions about the future of luxury jewellery and the positioning of natural diamonds
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a statement in a champagne Vivienne Westwood Couture gown featuring sculptural draping, delicate gold embroidery and diamond jewellery. Donning the off-shoulder neckline along with carefully chosen accessories, here’s how the actor balanced satin, craftsmanship and sparkle for a red-carpet appearance
