A Chinese military aircraft reportedly remained near Sikkim for 20–25 minutes on November 12, prompting warnings from the Indian Air Force
By Anish Kumar
India and China are destined to compete, compelled to coexist and occasionally forced to cooperate. The challenge for New Delhi is to engage Beijing without compromising its strategic interests or national security
India’s defeat in the war left a deep strategic and psychological imprint on its political and military establishments—one that continues to influence New Delhi’s calculations in dealing with Beijing, till date.
After two years of exile and a death sentence in absentia, Delhi is reportedly ready to part with Bangladesh's ex-PM, but conditions apply
By Minal Tomar
IND Vs PAK U19 LIVE: Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan's century and Abdul Qadir's 80. India need 338 to win the ACC Under-19 Men's Asia Cup 2026 final. Follow live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and updates from Al Amerat, Oman
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that airspace reopened at 8.15 pm ET after an FAA communications outage forced a nationwide grounding of departing flights, disrupting thousands of journeys.
Addressing the incoming secretary general, he said climate change “does not stay in its lane”. According to Guterres, it drives anger and displacement worldwide, wipes out development gains built over decades, pushes countries deeper into deficit and intensifies competition for land and water
Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are expected to meet at APEC 2026 in China, here's what to know about the agenda, nuclear arms and global conflicts
R Ashwin has revealed that Gautam Gambhir asked him to continue through the home season before his international retirement during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin first told Virat Kohli and later explained how form, fitness and setbacks shaped his decision
National
Security forces have questioned over 500 people and detained at least 20 as investigators probe the suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba network behind the November 11 attack
Cricket
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel that he had warned coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma about rank-turners
National
India marked the 137th birth anniversary of its first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on November 14. Congress leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among those who paid tribute to Nehru, whose birthday is also observed as Children’s Day
National
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar hits back at Tamil Nadu Congress president Manickam Tagore over the Mekedatu Dam project, saying the reservoir will not affect Tamil Nadu's Cauvery water share.
Cricket
As India celebrates Children’s Day 2026 on November 14, the occasion has sparked a wave of nostalgia across the cricketing fraternity. Marking the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the day honors the innocence, joy, and boundless potential of youth. Joining the nationwide festivities, major Indian Premier League franchises have taken to social media to share rare childhood photographs of their biggest stars—featuring MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Sanju Samson for Chennai Super Kings; Sunil Narine and Rinku Singh for Kolkata Knight Riders; and Rohit Sharma and Arshdeep Singh for Mumbai Indians. These throwback snapshots offer fans an endearing glimpse into the early lives of their sporting heroes long before they stepped onto packed stadium turf, celebrating the enduring childlike passion for the game that continues to inspire millions of young aspiring players across the country.
Elections
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav backs the Cockroach Janta Party's youth-led protests, says young people have forced the government to respond to examination-related concerns and discusses Congress's demand for 181 seats ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
National
A women’s boat race was held for the second time on Srinagar’s Dal Lake on Saturday, with around 149 boats participating. Organised by the district administration, the Water Sports Association and the Department of Lakes and Waterways, the event aimed to promote women’s empowerment and preserve Kashmir’s cultural heritage. Women from local communities showcased their rowing skills, encouraging greater participation in sports. The race also highlighted Dal Lake’s longstanding role in the region’s livelihoods and traditions.
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SubscribeEvery few years, the remote Himalayan ridge becomes a national headline. The script rarely changes—troops meet, officials explain, talks follow and attention moves on. A border issue both governments say they want settled remains unsettled. From Manmohan Singh to Modi, little has changed. Each time, the government has to huddle and act until the crisis temporarily fizzles out. Each crisis gives ammunition to the opposition camp to attack the government and question its foreign policy. China’s frequent military stand-offs have had a significant impact on India’s policymaking, pushing New Delhi to rethink its national security priorities, economic strategy, diplomacy and infrastructure development. China is no longer viewed merely as a neighbour with whom India has an unresolved boundary dispute, but as a long-term strategic challenge that influences decisions across several areas of governance. In a classic grey-zone fashion, Beijing is using these encounters to test India’s preparedness and gauge New Delhi’s response without a conventional war. China’s strategy is simple: advance strategic goals below the threshold of open conflict. India can no longer afford to be defensive, hesitant or overly cautious in dealing with China. It needs to be bold, assertive and strategically fearless in protecting its national interests. Beijing understands the language of power, not diplomatic niceties alone. India must be willing to impose economic and diplomatic costs whenever China violates its territorial integrity or undermines its interests. But being tough on China does not mean being reckless or rushing into conflict. It means building the economic muscle, military strength and political resolve to ensure that India is never bullied, never cornered and never forced to negotiate from a position of weakness. India must engage China when it serves Indian interests, confront it when necessary and never mistake restraint for weakness.
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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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IND Vs PAK U19 LIVE: Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan's century and Abdul Qadir's 80. India need 338 to win the ACC Under-19 Men's Asia Cup 2026 final. Follow live scores, ball-by-ball commentary and updates from Al Amerat, Oman
Ravichandran Ashwin has called Virat Kohli the “most influential Test cricketer” ahead of India’s two-Test series against New Zealand starting November 19 in Wellington
R Ashwin has revealed that Gautam Gambhir asked him to continue through the home season before his international retirement during the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin first told Virat Kohli and later explained how form, fitness and setbacks shaped his decision
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed on Aakash Chopra’s YouTube channel that he had warned coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma about rank-turners
India have added Gurnoor Brar to the Test squad for the New Zealand series, recalled Rishabh Pant after injury and released Kuldeep Yadav for domestic cricket ahead of the Wellington Test on November 19
By Outlook India Team
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Jawaharlal Nehru's signature look was defined by his crisp achkan, white churidar and a red rose pinned to his buttonhole. On his birth anniversary, revisit the personal style of India's first Prime Minister and its lasting influence on Indian menswear
By Sonali Mukherjee
Kangana Ranaut’s criticism of Sonia Gandhi has sparked political debate but her fashion choices offer another talking point. From Hermès handbags and Dior dresses to Burberry and Valentino, explore the international luxury labels that feature in the actor and BJP MP’s wardrobe
By Sonali Mukherjee
Blood sugar management is an important part of healthy ageing. This World Diabetes Day 2026, understand how glucose regulation affects metabolic health, why early detection matters and which everyday lifestyle habits can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and support long-term wellbeing
By Aaron Jacob
Six houses, from Brussels and Paris to Florence, Jermyn Street, Trivero and Milan, show why centuries of craft and a refusal to shout have made discretion the ultimate status symbol
