Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj ended the BJP's three-decade hold over Bankipur. Here's what drove the upset and what it could mean for Bihar politics ahead of the Assembly election.
By Pranay Vatsa
By 19,324 votes, on his electoral debut, Prashant Kishor has taken a seat the BJP had held without interruption since 1995. The margin is one thing. What it means for Bihar's 2027 Assembly election is another
Parliamentary panel chief Nishikant Dubey has demanded a personal apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of PM Narendra Modi's NEET video, threatening to revoke Section 79 immunity.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party wrests Bankipur from BJP, while Congress's Kuwar Ghanshyam Singh retains Datia amid caste fractures and paper leak anger.
Gujarat Health Minister Praful Panseriya confirmed 22 paediatric deaths from the Chandipura virus, with 35 confirmed cases and seven children in hospital.
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Kerala Forest Department plans to remove illegally geotagged forest locations from online maps, citing risks to wildlife, visitors and ecologically sensitive areas
At least 14 JAAC activists were killed in Rawalakot during PoK assembly election clashes. India has condemned Pakistan's use of ruthless force against civilians.
As Instagram emerges as the next political battleground, the BJP is overhauling its communication strategy to reach Gen Z, with mixed results so far.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has gained rare humanitarian access to Myanmar's detained civilian leader, marking the first publicly confirmed independent visit since the 2021 coup
By Pranay Vatsa
By 19,324 votes, on his electoral debut, Prashant Kishor has taken a seat the BJP had held without interruption since 1995. The margin is one thing. What it means for Bihar's 2027 Assembly election is another
Parliamentary panel chief Nishikant Dubey has demanded a personal apology from Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of PM Narendra Modi's NEET video, threatening to revoke Section 79 immunity.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party wrests Bankipur from BJP, while Congress's Kuwar Ghanshyam Singh retains Datia amid caste fractures and paper leak anger.
Gujarat Health Minister Praful Panseriya confirmed 22 paediatric deaths from the Chandipura virus, with 35 confirmed cases and seven children in hospital.
Kerala Forest Department plans to remove illegally geotagged forest locations from online maps, citing risks to wildlife, visitors and ecologically sensitive areas
At least 14 JAAC activists were killed in Rawalakot during PoK assembly election clashes. India has condemned Pakistan's use of ruthless force against civilians.
As Instagram emerges as the next political battleground, the BJP is overhauling its communication strategy to reach Gen Z, with mixed results so far.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has gained rare humanitarian access to Myanmar's detained civilian leader, marking the first publicly confirmed independent visit since the 2021 coup
Senior administrative officials face scrutiny as the trustees demanded a probe into top managers, writing they have "strong reasons to believe" the crime goes beyond lower-level employees
Thanjavur police detained Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday following complaints by TVK over offensive remarks against actor Trisha Krishnan.
A bipartisan coalition of 25 US states, including New York AG Letitia James, has sued the Trump administration to block unlawful Section 301 tariffs on imports from India and other nations.
WhatsApp temporarily blocked multiple accounts in India and globally for a 24-hour review on August 3, 2026, amid a major media sharing outage.
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Senior SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadav alleged the BJP government was concealing its shortcomings through a supplementary budget while raising questions over accountability in the Ayodhya donation controversy
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The reported restrictions come as authorities face criticism over their handling of protests, alleged security crackdowns and disruptions to communications in the region
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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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USA cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy has been handed an eight-year ban from all forms of cricket by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal. The severe penalty follows findings that he attempted to fix matches
Alexandra Eala made history as the first Filipino to win a WTA singles title. The 21-year-old defeated top seed Jessica Pegula in a rain-delayed Washington final to secure a historic breakthrough for Southeast Asian tennis
Harshita Jakhar is making history by becoming the first Indian woman ever to participate in the Tour de France Femmes, breaking a major barrier for the sport in her home country. She achieved this milestone after being selected for the elite UCI World Cycling Talent Programme
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