From Red Fort, PM Modi Hails Maoist Decline, Flags 'Dimaagi Naxal' Threat
During his Independence Day 2026 address from the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi declared armed Maoism nearly eradicated but warned of the threat from 'dimaagi Naxals'.
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PM Modi Leads 80th Independence Day: Vande Mataram Echoes At Red Fort
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led India's 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, where the national song 'Vande Mataram' echoed for the first time.
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Rahul, Jaiswal Off To Stable Start | India 22/0 (6)
India vs Sri Lanka Live: Follow the live score, key moments, match updates, team news and latest action from the India-Sri Lanka clash in Galle
The Tiranga Is Every Citizen's Right, Not Just A Ritual
I hope the younger generation remembers this flag movement not just as a legal victory, but as a spark for a new era of civic consciousness and duty, writes Naveen Jindal
PM Modi’s 2047 Roadmap: From Semiconductor Plants To Nuclear Power And Energy Independence
During his 80th Independence Day address at the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi announced India will set up 5 to 8 more semiconductor plants to drive the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Partition In Bollywood | What Eight Decades Of Cinema Reveal About Memory
From stories of displacement and survival to nationalism and cross-border conflict, Bollywood's Partition films reflect a history India has never quite finished confronting.
PM Modi’s Red Fort Look: Why The Red Bandhani Turban, Tricolour Pocket Squares Stood Out
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked India's 80th Independence Day at the Red Fort in a traditional red tie-and-dye turban alongside 5,000 grassroots guests.
Indonesia Earthquake: Magnitude 7.7 Quake Hits Flores Island, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island in eastern Indonesia on August 15, 2026, killing two people and triggering a brief tsunami warning.
President Murmu Outlines Public Exam Reforms In Independence Day Address
In her 80th Independence Day eve address, President Droupadi Murmu announced strict public exam reforms to curb cheating, alongside initiatives for youth, women, and national security.
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National
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge boycotted the 80th Independence Day event at the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, over seating protocol disputes.
National
During his 80th Independence Day speech at the Red Fort, PM Narendra Modi targeted the opposition for spreading fake news and panic during global crises like COVID-19.
National
President Murmu also praised the armed forces for Operation Sindoor, India’s military response following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
National
Mallikarjun Kharge seeks answers over reports of Chinese presence near Taksing and restricted Indian patrolling along the LAC.
National
Delhi University’s revised postgraduate history syllabus drops the Delhi Sultanate paper and four other courses, following curriculum changes undertaken under the NEP 2020 framework
National
The honours include nine Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras, 36 Sena Medals for Gallantry, three Nao Sena Medals for Gallantry and five Vayu Sena Medals for Gallantry
National
The key accused include BJP state minister (independent charge) Kapil Dev Agarwal, Member of Legislative Council Ashok Kataria and SP MP from Muzaffarnagar Harendra Malik
MAGAZINE
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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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.
The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue
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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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SPORTS
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 1: Rahul, Jaiswal Off To Stable Start | India 22/0 (6)
India vs Sri Lanka Live: Follow the live score, key moments, match updates, team news and latest action from the India-Sri Lanka clash in Galle
Shubman Gill needs 157 runs against Sri Lanka to reach 3,000 World Test Championship runs, while another 50 could make him the first Indian captain to score 1,000
British cyclist Finlay Tarling died at the age of 19 following an accident involving a light goods vehicle during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test 2026: Meet five players to watch in Galle, including Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Manav Suthar, Niroshan Dickwella and Dhananjaya de Silva
India vs Wales Hockey World Cup 2026 preview: Check match date, time, venue, squads, schedule, Harmanpreet Singh’s comments, live telecast and streaming details
BUSINESS
Who Is Pirojsha Godrej? The 45-Year-Old Taking Over Godrej Industries From Nadir Godrej
By Shristi Acharya
Who Is Pirojsha Godrej? The 45-Year-Old Taking Over Godrej Industries From Nadir Godrej
MONEY
August 15 For Financial Freedom This Independence Day: How To Reduce Your Dependence On A Monthly Salary
By Meghna Maiti
August 15 For Financial Freedom This Independence Day: How To Reduce Your Dependence On A Monthly Salary
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Independence Day Special: Neville Tuli’s SWARAJ Is A Visual Walk Through India’s Freedom Struggle
By Anwesha Santra
Independence Day Special: Neville Tuli’s SWARAJ Is A Visual Walk Through India’s Freedom Struggle
Gandhi’s Train Journeys: How The Railways Became Part Of His Political Journey
Gandhi’s Train Journeys: How The Railways Became Part Of His Political Journey
Long Before 1857, These Indigenous Communities Were Fighting British Rule
Long Before 1857, These Indigenous Communities Were Fighting British Rule
6 Luxury Staycations Near Delhi For The Independence Day Weekend
6 Luxury Staycations Near Delhi For The Independence Day Weekend
Dry Day In Delhi NCR? Try These Zero-Proof Cocktails Beyond The Usual Mocktails
Dry Day In Delhi NCR? Try These Zero-Proof Cocktails Beyond The Usual Mocktails
LUXE
6 Exclusive Fashion Houses Every UHNI Should Know
By Aaron Jacob
From Parisian shirtmaking to Italian tailoring and private client salons, these are seven names where bespoke dressing becomes an exercise in personal luxury
Why Soneva Jani Just Made Maldives History With This Rare Conservation Status
By Sonali Mukherjee
Soneva Jani becomes the Maldives’ first resort to achieve OECM status, recognising its conservation of reef, beach and mangrove ecosystems
From Fitness to Recovery: Why Rest Is the New Luxury Wellness Status Symbol
By Sonali Mukherjee
Recovery is becoming the new luxury wellness status symbol, with cold plunges, saunas, massage, recovery wear and restorative rituals redefining fitness
Inside Janhvi Kapoor’s INR 65 Cr Mumbai Duplex, Where Cinema Lives On
By Sonali Mukherjee
Step inside Janhvi Kapoor’s INR 65 crore Mumbai duplex, featuring Sridevi’s artwork, marble interiors, family photographs, a private garden and pool