While speaking to Outlook, many students said their biology classes cover reproduction, but conversations on consent, relationships and safety remain largely absent
Protesting students led by Sanjay Mehta and Devendra Nath Mahto march to the Jharkhand Assembly in Ranchi after talks with Chief Minister Hemant Soren's government over JSSC-CGL exam irregularities failed.
Rural employment under India's new VB-G RAM G scheme fell 49.94% to 7.67 crore person-days in July 2026, marking a five-year low amid monsoon deficits and sowing pauses.
The assurance came as students continued their protest over alleged exam irregularities, with the Jharkhand government proposing cancellation of three examinations as per sources, scrutiny of a private testing agency and wider reforms in recruitment processes
Mamata Banerjee alleged her vehicle was attacked by stones, shoes and mud during a visit to meet a TMC worker’s family, blaming BJP-backed elements and accusing police of inaction
A Carver Aviation trainer aircraft veered off the runway during a training exercise at Baramati airstrip, with the pilot and cadet onboard escaping without injuries
AAP alleges subsidised rice meant for Delhi’s poor was diverted for private sale, estimating the proposed arrangement at Rs 22,000 crore over three years
Air India says pilot drug test results remain pending after AI2379 turbulence injured passengers, while authorities continue examining the Phuket-Delhi flight incident
By Pranay Vatsa
Indian students prop up American graduate STEM education, the H-1B pipeline and a $43-billion export industry. A widening wall of visa fees, vetting, and fixed-term rules is now testing how long that arrangement will hold
National
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court ACJM Ashwini Panwar has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh, ruling that the sexual harassment allegations were false and politically motivated.
International
The US has deployed more than 20 warships to the Middle East to enforce its blockade against Iran, with CENTCOM saying 55 commercial vessels have been redirected as tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz
International
Deputy Defence Secretary Steve Feinberg has given the US defence industry 21 days to submit plans to accelerate weapons production as missile stockpiles deplete.
National
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended on both routes from August 9 due to persistent rains and track-repair work, with officials saying it is unlikely to resume this year
National
The updated Survey of India map formally standardises 27 locations and features in Arunachal Pradesh, including strategically significant passes and sites linked to the India-China frontier
National
Assam's flood death toll has risen to 99, with over 1.47 lakh people still affected as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed relief operations and flood-control measures in Darrang
National
Jharkhand government and protesting students held their sixth round of talks over alleged JPSC-JSSC examination irregularities as the Ranchi agitation entered its 16th day
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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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SubscribeIn order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
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SubscribeThe IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
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A leaked security dossier reveals that international agencies thwarted severe terror plots and high-stakes threats targeting Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and match officials during the FIFA World Cup 2026
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GRAMMY Award-winning artiste Pitbull is coming to Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad this December. He is amongst a lineup of global acts coming to India from 2025 to 2026 including Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Enrique Iglesias, and Guns N' Roses pushing India’s concert culture
By Aaron Jacob
Scandinavian design in architecture emerged from the Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland — during the early to mid-20th century as a quiet revolution against excessive ornamentation and industrial rigidity. Influenced by the region’s landscape, light and climate, the movement sought to create spaces that were functional, honest and emotionally warm, reflecting […]
By Priyanka Bansal
The sound of music and poetry filled the air surrounding Safdarjung Tomb under Delhi’s moonlit sky as Sabhyata Foundation and Serendipity Arts collaborated to create Shaam-e-Ghazal. A night that brought together the timeless beauty of ghazals and the grandeur of one of Delhi’s most cherished monuments, creating a night that resonated with history, melody, and […]
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