Operation Economic Outcast: US Sanctions Four Indian Firms Over Iran Petroleum Trade
Washington targets India-based companies and individuals over Iranian petroleum and petrochemical transactions as it expands sanctions on Tehran.
THE LEAD
Former CDS Anil Chauhan Says 'India Did Not Target Pakistan’s Kirana Hills'
Former CDS explains that a loitering munition sent towards Sargodha may have struck the hills after failing to find its intended radar target.
'I Don't Support The Rally, But...': Zohran Mandani On RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's Event In New York
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has opposed the upcoming Madison Square Garden event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, citing his vision of a pluralistic India.
Why A UN Committee Is Raising Concerns Over Profiling And Violence In India
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has raised concerns over alleged violence, racial profiling and discrimination against Indigenous and Tribal communities, Scheduled Castes and Rohingya in India, including alleged intensified operations against Rohingya and Bengali-speaking Muslims after the April 2025 Pahalgam attack.
'Can No Longer Work As Much': Nitin Gadkari's Remarks Sparks Retirement Buzz, Office Issues Clarification
Gadkari’s office clarified that his remarks were made specifically in reference to the Laxmanrao Mankar Trust and not in the context of politics
OBC Creamy Layer: Why The Supreme Court Ruling Has Put CSE 2025 In A Fix
The creamy layer refers to the relatively advanced sections among OBCs who are excluded from reservation benefits. The concept was introduced by the Supreme Court in the 1992 Indra Sawhney vs Union of India judgment to ensure that reservation benefits reach socially and educationally backward sections
Tourist To Asylum Seeker: Why Up To 2 Lakh US Visas Could Be Revoked
The Trump administration's latest visa move could affect up to 200,000 foreigners seeking asylum, adding to a wider crackdown that has already seen 175,000 visas revoked
Xi Jinping Likely To Visit India With 400-Member Delegation For BRICS
Xi Jinping is likely to visit India for the September BRICS summit with around 400 officials, potentially marking his first trip to the country in seven years amid efforts to stabilise India-China ties
Farakka, Floods And River Sharing: Why Bihar Wants A New Ganga Water Deal
India and Bangladesh’s 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires on December 12, 2026, prompting calls for a fresh arrangement that takes account of Bihar’s water needs, changing hydrology and the impact of the Farakka Barrage.
NEWS
National
Union Home Minister Amit Shah warned at the NSS conference in New Delhi that India is 'not a dharamshala', unveiling a four-pronged strategy to eliminate illegal infiltrators.
International
This is believed to be Ratcliffe’s first trip to Moscow as CIA director, he has maintained communication channels with Russian intelligence officials.
Art & Entertainment
In an industry that's overeager to push artists into pre-fixed categories, there have been actors in Indian cinema who dared to walk outside their boundaries.
National
The BJP and SAD had shared an alliance for decades before their relationship ended in 2020 over disagreements regarding the Centre’s farm laws
International
Trump warned Iran against placing new mines in the strategic waterway, saying any vessel involved in such activity would be immediately destroyed
International
A US military transport aircraft flew from Riga to Moscow on Tuesday, but neither Washington nor Moscow has publicly explained the purpose of the unusual flight.
International
Iranian state media aired a video appearing to threaten Donald Trump's youngest son, prompting the US Secret Service to confirm it was aware of the content.
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.
In The Magazine
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
India To Face World No 44 Panama In FIFA Friendly Ahead Of Historic Brazil Clash
The Indian national football team will face world No. 44 Panama in a FIFA friendly match on September 26, 2026, ahead of their historic clash against Brazil in Kolkata. Scheduled by the AIFF after withdrawing from the Asean Cup, this maiden encounter serves as crucial preparation for head coach Khalid Jamil's squad
Rishabh Pant suffered a painful blow to his left arm from a sharp short delivery by Lahiru Kumara on the opening day, forcing him to momentarily retire hurt. Watch him give his injury update after stumps on Day 3
Dhakshineswar Suresh Creates History As He Stuns World No 77 Marcos Giron At Winston-Salem Open 2026
Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh secured his maiden ATP Tour victory by defeating World No. 77 Marcos Giron 6-3, 7-5 at the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina on Tuesday
Sri Lanka reached 265 for eight on day three of the second Test against India at the SSC ground in Colombo on Tuesday, trailing by 238 runs. Spearheaded by Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 85 and Pasindu Sooriyabandara's 80, the hosts frustrated the Indian bowlers before rain forced an early end to play
Amid their promising World Cup campaign, players warned that discontinuing the league would severely impact talent development and the national team's future progress
BUSINESS
Food Ads, Celebrities And The Law: What Happens When A Claim Is Misleading?
By Anjali Pal
Food Ads, Celebrities And The Law: What Happens When A Claim Is Misleading?
‘Economic Outcast’: How Trump’s New Sanctions Aim To Cut Iran Off From The World
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Move Over Mumbai Delhi: Women In Mizoram, Odisha Now Lead India's Mutual Fund Boom
By Ayush Khar
Move Over Mumbai Delhi: Women In Mizoram, Odisha Now Lead India's Mutual Fund Boom
TRAVELLER
Kaas Plateau Is Ready For Its Annual Bloom: Dates, Tickets And More
By Rooplekha Das
Kaas Plateau Is Ready For Its Annual Bloom: Dates, Tickets And More
Where To Go For Raksha Bandhan 2026: 8 Stays Across India
Where To Go For Raksha Bandhan 2026: 8 Stays Across India
The Sounds Of Onam: Exploring Kerala’s Traditional Boat Songs, Drum Beats, And Folk Music
The Sounds Of Onam: Exploring Kerala’s Traditional Boat Songs, Drum Beats, And Folk Music
From Near-Extinction To 12,981: A Walk Through Madhya Pradesh’s Remarkable Vulture Comeback
From Near-Extinction To 12,981: A Walk Through Madhya Pradesh’s Remarkable Vulture Comeback
Freddy Who: For Your Delicious Cocktail Cravings, Delhi Has Yet Another Bar
Freddy Who: For Your Delicious Cocktail Cravings, Delhi Has Yet Another Bar
LUXE
The USD40 Million Ferrari Luce: Dr. Herbert Wertheim’s Extraordinary Auction Buy
By Aaron Jacob
Dr. Herbert Wertheim, the 87-year-old Florida billionaire and longtime Ferrari collector, has made headlines after paying $40 million for the first Ferrari Luce at auction
From Calibre 1003 to 2550: How Vacheron Constantin Mastered Ultra-Thin Watchmaking
By Aaron Jacob
When every fraction of a millimetre becomes an engineering problem, Vacheron Constantin has spent decades proving that less movement can mean considerably more watchmaking
Is Maximalism Back in Luxury Fashion? Mahika Mirpuri on the New Rules of Luxury
By Sonali Mukherjee
Mahika Mirpuri discusses maximalism in luxury fashion, the return of bold colour and craftsmanship, and how personal expression is reshaping luxury fashion in 2026
Mark Zuckerberg Buys A 19th-Century Irish Castle Worth Up To USD35 Million
By Aaron Jacob
When a Silicon Valley billionaire decides that his property portfolio needs a little more Gothic Revival drama, an Irish castle beside the River Blackwater seems a perfectly reasonable solution