Salman Khurshid Praises BRICS New Delhi Declaration For Achieving Consensus
Congress leader Salman Khurshid praised the BRICS New Delhi Declaration 2026 for achieving consensus on terrorism, Gaza, and unilateral sanctions despite geopolitical rifts.
THE LEAD
Column | BRICS and the Global South’s Historical Moment
From demanding representation within the existing order to helping shape the rules of the next one, the New Delhi Declaration may mark an important step in that transition
Behind The Delhi Declaration: How BRICS Navigated The Iran War To Find Consensus
BRICS leaders adopted a joint declaration calling for restraint and diplomacy amid West Asia tensions, after difficult negotiations over Iran, sanctions and divergent geopolitical positions
Pezeshkian-MBZ Meet In Delhi: How India’s BRICS Platform Created Space For Iran-UAE Engagement Amid West Asia Tensions
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed met in Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit amid West Asia tensions
‘Differences Should Not Become Disputes’: Modi, Xi Discuss India-China Ties At BRICS
By Anish Kumar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the boundary question, border peace, trade and stronger ties at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Modi Pushes BRICS To Turn Economic Clout Into Trade, Global Influence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on BRICS to remove trade barriers, expand startups across the bloc and forge new business partnerships
BRICS At A Crossroads As Global Order Faces Turbulence, Global South Seeks Greater Space
Russia-Ukraine war, continuing tensions in West Asia, growing confrontation between the US and China, and Washington's tariff policies have added fresh uncertainty
‘BRICS Must Focus On Convergences, Not Divergences,' Says Ex-Diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri
By Fozia Yasin
Former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri says an expanded BRICS carries greater legitimacy but also greater differences, making practical cooperation the way forward.
Beyond BRICS Talks: How Delhi Is Rolling Out A Cultural Tour For Foreign Guests
BRICS foreign guests are set to explore Delhi’s crafts, museums, markets and heritage sites, offering them a glimpse of India’s traditional arts, political history, modern culture and historic landmarks
NEWS
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping set out contrasting stances on linking border peace to bilateral ties during their BRICS summit meeting in New Delhi.
National
By Anish Kumar
The New Delhi Declaration opposed the forced displacement of Palestinians, backed an independent Palestinian state and called for unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza. It also urged restraint and diplomacy amid escalating tensions across West Asia.
Cricket
Afghanistan captain calls the 15-year-old an ‘amazing talent’ but says his team will keep its approach simple against him. The teenager’s stunning Zimbabwe series, including a 196.10 strike rate, has made him a player Afghanistan are prepared for.
National
Mayawati has drawn a fresh line against family politics in the BSP, ruling out political roles for her brother Anand Kumar’s sons while allowing scope for his daughter
International
By Anish Kumar
The bloc called for accountability for those behind the April 2025 attack, urged zero tolerance towards terrorism and backed stronger international cooperation to counter extremism and radicalisation
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and other leaders as New Delhi takes centre stage for the 18th BRICS Summit.
National
Reviewing the implementation of centrally sponsored schemes, Ranaut said government money must reach its intended beneficiaries and alleged that “30 to 40 per cent” of public funds went into the wrong hands
Cricket
Afghanistan captain calls the 15-year-old an ‘amazing talent’ but says his team will keep its approach simple against him. The teenager’s stunning Zimbabwe series, including a 196.10 strike rate, has made him a player Afghanistan are prepared for.
National
Mayawati has drawn a fresh line against family politics in the BSP, ruling out political roles for her brother Anand Kumar’s sons while allowing scope for his daughter
International
By Anish Kumar
The bloc called for accountability for those behind the April 2025 attack, urged zero tolerance towards terrorism and backed stronger international cooperation to counter extremism and radicalisation
MAGAZINE
The Chinese Plunder - 28 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
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.
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SPORTS
From Jersey Row To Netherlands Trip: Why Dilip Tirkey Stripped Hockey India DG RK Srivastava Of His Powers
Hockey India has stripped DG RK Srivastava of all powers and issued him a show-cause notice over eight alleged lapses, giving him four weeks to respond
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer announced on Saturday, September 12, that the squad is focusing strictly on their upcoming series against Afghanistan rather than looking ahead to the Asian Games. Ahead of the opener, Iyer emphasised taking the campaign one game at a time to ensure disciplined preparation for future multi-sport qualification targets.
Kylian Mbappe backs his Ballon d’Or chances, highlights his record-breaking World Cup scoring run and explains why he believes his individual achievements make him a deserving winner
Cheteshwar Pujara revisits the infamous 2017 DRS controversy, alleging Australia used a live dressing-room feed while making review decisions during the heated India series
India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I live streaming: Check match date, start time, streaming details and where to watch the series opener between India and Afghanistan in India
BUSINESS
Is BRICS Becoming A China-Centred Trading Ecosystem?
By Shristi Acharya
Is BRICS Becoming A China-Centred Trading Ecosystem?
MONEY
NSE IPO Opens for Bidding on Sep 17: Check GMP, Lot Size, Key Risks and Strengths- Should You Apply?
By Ayush Khar
NSE IPO Opens for Bidding on Sep 17: Check GMP, Lot Size, Key Risks and Strengths- Should You Apply?
TRAVELLER
Where Paintings Sing: Bengal’s Patua Tradition
By OT Staff
Where Paintings Sing: Bengal’s Patua Tradition
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi To Showcase Its Political Heritage, Art And Crafts
BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi To Showcase Its Political Heritage, Art And Crafts
From Giant Idols To Family Rituals: 5 Ways India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
From Giant Idols To Family Rituals: 5 Ways India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
These Art And Craft Villages In India Are Keeping Age-Old Traditions Alive
These Art And Craft Villages In India Are Keeping Age-Old Traditions Alive
Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026: When And Where To See The Leaves
Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026: When And Where To See The Leaves
LUXE
Xi Jinping Residence: Inside China’s Most Exclusive Seat Of Power
By Aaron Jacob
Inside Zhongnanhai, Xi Jinping’s highly secure Beijing residence and workplace, where historic architecture, private gardens and political power come together
Vladimir Putin’s Residence: Inside the Russian President’s Luxurious Official Home
By Aaron Jacob
Take a look inside Vladimir Putin’s official residences, from the Moscow Kremlin and Novo Ogaryovo to Bocharov Ruchey and the controversial Black Sea palace
How The Past Is Shaping India’s Contemporary Art Scene
By Sonali Mukherjee
Past Perfect closed in Gurugram having made a simple case: classical Indian art is not just history, it is a rare, appreciating asset. A Mughal miniature that recently sold for INR 132 crore at Christie's proves the point. For one month, over 70 such treasures finally got the attention they have long deserved
BMW i7 Redefines Electric Luxury As Ranveer Singh Becomes Brand Ambassador
By Aaron Jacob
BMW’s new 7 Series brings petrol power, electric performance and an alarming amount of technology to India, while Ranveer Singh joins BMW India as its new Brand Voice