AAP’s Punjab Sweep: A Dress Rehearsal For 2027 Or Just Incumbency Advantage?
By Fozia Yasin
The civic poll results confirm AAP’s political dominance in Punjab, but whether they foreshadow another Assembly landslide remains an open question.
THE LEAD
India’s Double Burden: Malnutrition Declines as Obesity and Diabetes Climb
The latest National Family Health Survey shows significant gains against child undernutrition, even as obesity and diabetes emerge as major public health challenges across several states
A Pandora's Box for DK: Karnataka's Caste Survey Looms Over Leadership Transition
Submitted just before the change of guard, the caste survey presents DK Shivakumar with his first major political and social challenge.
NFHS-6: Southern States Lead India’s Diabetes And Obesity Rankings
NFHS-6 data reveal a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, highlighting a major shift from undernutrition to chronic lifestyle diseases.
Evict Me By Force, Says Rabri Devi On Her Bungalow Being Allotted To A Bihar Minister
Former Bihar CM dares Nitish Kumar government after her official residence is reassigned, accuses NDA of political vendetta.
Can Brands Still Bid On Rival Names? What Google's Hindware Verdict Means For Advertisers
Delhi HC's ruling against Google goes far beyond a trademark dispute. It could reshape how startups acquire customers online, force changes in digital advertising strategies, and redraw the legal boundaries of keyword marketing in India
ED Uncovers ₹2,407 Crore Illegal Sand Mining Network Across Hyderabad, Jaipur and Coimbatore
The Enforcement Directorate has unearthed a ₹2,407 crore illegal sand mining network spanning Hyderabad, Jaipur and Coimbatore, exposing a massive money laundering racket, benami assets and environmental violations.
Maharashtra Govt To Inspect Marine Drive Gymkhanas Over Lease, Rent And Compliance
The authorities are set to review lease agreements, rent payments, compliance records and commercial activities hosted on the premises
Fake Cockroach Janta Party App Spreading Malware, Cybersecurity Report Warns
The 33-page report warned that a fake Android APK posing as the official app of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is capable of hacking devices, stealing sensitive user data and remotely controlling infected phones
Vinesh Phogat Challenges WFI Restriction, Secures Entry Into 53Kg Trials
Vinesh Phogat was allowed to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials after WFI reversed its earlier decision following court intervention
US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Nears, But Key Differences Remain Over Hormuz, Nuclear Issue
Trump says a decision on extending the ceasefire is imminent, while Tehran insists negotiations are ongoing and no final agreement has been reached
BJP’s Latest Leadership Rejig Gives A Chance To Youth, Women, Old Guard
The BJP’s new state leadership appointments signal a strategic organisational reset, with the party tailoring choices to regional political needs ahead of upcoming elections.
Trump To Hold High-Level White House Talks To Make 'Final Determination' on Deal with Iran
US President to convene key national security meeting as indirect negotiations with Tehran reach a critical stage.
Ban On Cow Slaughter: Tamil Nadu Police File Compliance Report Before Madras High Court
State police submit detailed action taken report on enforcement of cow slaughter ban amid ongoing litigation and political controversy.
‘Very Traumatic For Students’: Supreme Court Says Accountability Must In NEET Paper Leak Case
Apex Court expresses serious concern over repeated exam scandals and stresses the need for strict accountability in the NEET-UG controversy.
Government Mulling Expansion Of BSF's Operational Mandate: Amit Shah
Home Minister hints at giving Border Security Force wider powers to strengthen border management and internal security.
The latest National Family Health Survey shows significant gains against child undernutrition, even as obesity and diabetes emerge as major public health challenges across several states
Submitted just before the change of guard, the caste survey presents DK Shivakumar with his first major political and social challenge.
NFHS-6 data reveal a sharp rise in obesity and diabetes across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana, highlighting a major shift from undernutrition to chronic lifestyle diseases.
Former Bihar CM dares Nitish Kumar government after her official residence is reassigned, accuses NDA of political vendetta.
Delhi HC's ruling against Google goes far beyond a trademark dispute. It could reshape how startups acquire customers online, force changes in digital advertising strategies, and redraw the legal boundaries of keyword marketing in India
The Enforcement Directorate has unearthed a ₹2,407 crore illegal sand mining network spanning Hyderabad, Jaipur and Coimbatore, exposing a massive money laundering racket, benami assets and environmental violations.
The authorities are set to review lease agreements, rent payments, compliance records and commercial activities hosted on the premises
The 33-page report warned that a fake Android APK posing as the official app of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is capable of hacking devices, stealing sensitive user data and remotely controlling infected phones
Vinesh Phogat was allowed to compete in the 53kg category at the Asian Games selection trials after WFI reversed its earlier decision following court intervention
Trump says a decision on extending the ceasefire is imminent, while Tehran insists negotiations are ongoing and no final agreement has been reached
The BJP’s new state leadership appointments signal a strategic organisational reset, with the party tailoring choices to regional political needs ahead of upcoming elections.
US President to convene key national security meeting as indirect negotiations with Tehran reach a critical stage.
State police submit detailed action taken report on enforcement of cow slaughter ban amid ongoing litigation and political controversy.
Apex Court expresses serious concern over repeated exam scandals and stresses the need for strict accountability in the NEET-UG controversy.
Home Minister hints at giving Border Security Force wider powers to strengthen border management and internal security.
NEWS
TMC national general secretary faces protests and security concerns as tensions over alleged post-poll violence continue to simmer in parts of West Bengal.
Significant ruling by Madras HC says undertrial prisoners have the right to seek treatment in private hospitals if they can afford it, citing Article 21 of the Constitution.
As thousands of students sought re-evaluation of their Class 12 results, a closer look at CBSE's On-Screen Marking system reveals concerns over implementation, training and accountability.
Emilia Clarke has addressed the rumour about her salary in Game of Thrones. Here's what she said.
Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar met Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday to discuss the leadership transition ahead of the crucial CLP meeting in Bengaluru.
BJP MLA S Suresh Kumar urges outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to account for Rs 5,000 crore in missing Gruha Lakshmi funds for February and March 2025.
The Congress Legislative Party is scheduled to meet on Saturday to elect its new leader
MAGAZINE
The Teen Tornado - 08 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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Bulldozed - 25 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
Khela Hobe? - 11 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeJust as the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, electoral battles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are heating up. The Union government has suffered an unexpected setback: its bid to pass a constitutional amendment linking women’s reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise, has been defeated. This round belongs to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, one of the fiercest critics of the Delimitation Bill . In West Bengal, the exclusion of over 90 lakh voters has emerged as the defining poll issue. Can these two states resist the saffron surge this election season? In a special interview with Outlook, Stalin calls the delimitation a conspiracy to silence the southern states. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports an elaborate mechanism aimed at reshaping Bengal’s electorate in favour of the BJP, as part of its all-out battle against the Trinamool Congress. Campaigning in Tamil Nadu is revolving around delimitation and federalism, while on the ground the TVK factor is generating excitement, reports NK Bhoopesh from the ground. Ilyas Mohammad in his column profiles the actor -politician, Vijay and asks whether Thalapathy can become Thala. With Nitish Kumar's exit an era has ended. Asghar Khan and Mrityunjay Sharma trace the trajectory of Nitish's political career and what the future holds for Bihar. Seema Guha taken an overview of the latest developments in the US -Israel war on Iran while K.P Fabian looks at the new geopolitical equations and the social and economic impact of the war. Bhaskar Roy interviews Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his work while Shikha Jhingan turns the spotlight on Asha Bhosle, whose unforgettable voice became the soundtrack of generations of Bollywood films. Read all this and more in the latest issue of Outlook.
Trump & US-Israel War on Iran - 21 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe US-Israel war against Iran can be coined as the war of nerves. Iran’s defiance has reframed the conflict, turning it into a test of endurance rather than dominance. Washington proclaims victory while Tehran has absorbed the blows and returned the attacks in almost equal measure. Iran appears to have called America’s bluff and the US risks emerging from this conflict with its reputation and military dominance tarnished. Outlook’s April 21 issue, I ran to bomb Iran, but instead I ran , maps the human, political, and ideological fault lines of this turbulent moment. Ali Araghi writes about living far away from family living through the war in Iran. Iftikar Gilani looks at how countries in West Asia confront a war with no safe ending, while Souzeina Mushtaq asks what has happened to America’s youth. Seema Guha analyses if the fragile two-week pause to the bombings will be unravelled because of Israel’s continuous bombing of Lebanon. Mrinalini Dhyani speaks to the Ex Health Minister of Lebanon to understand the civil health crisis in the country while Apeksha Priyadarshini writes about how wars of aggression have become culture wars. As elections loom, this issue also looks at sharpened political fault lines the freebie culture. Zenaira Bakhsh interviews the man in the eye of the storm, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi. NK Bhoopesh looks at how the Left in Kerala has failed to address the concerns of the marginalised communities. Yaseer Arafath writes on the language of the future in Kerala elections and Snigdhendu Bhattacharya details what the Election Commission is doing in West Bengal in the name of SIR. Vignesh Karthik asks why the elite hate freebies while in our Overlap section, Anand Teltumbde questions about policing transgender identity. Catch all this and more in our latest issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
PSG Vs Arsenal LIVE Score, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Final: Saka, Rice Start - Check Playing XIs From Budapest
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PSG vs Arsenal Live Score, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Final: Current UCL holders PSG will be hoping to retain their European crown against the Gunners at the Puskas Arena, Budapest. Catch the play-by-play updates from the PSG vs Arsenal, UEFA Champions League 2025-26 final, right here
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Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
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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 […]
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