BRICS Summit: PM Modi-Putin Talks Focus On $100 Bn India-Russia Trade Target
PM Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi to attend BRICS Summit and discuss a $100bn trade target by 2030 and six strategic sectors
THE LEAD
Putin Takes Swipe At G7 Over Shrinking Global Output, Hails BRICS Economic Might At New Delhi Summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the G7's relevance at the BRICS Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, comparing its 18% economic output to BRICS's 40% share.
Bengal Passes Inter-University Transfer Bill: Why Has It Sparked A Row?
The government says the transfer system will help newer universities secure experienced faculty. Teachers’ associations, academics and Opposition parties fear it could weaken university autonomy and enable the government to target its critics
How A Yemen-Based Houthi Weapons Cell Used Claude To Develop Missile Software?
Anthropic says a Yemen-based weapons engineering cell used Claude to develop guidance software for rockets and a ballistic missile programme, although the company found no evidence that an operational ballistic missile was successfully fielded.
Delhi PG Building Collapse: Why DU Has Too Few Hostels For Its Growing Student Numbers
The Satya Niketan building collapse has renewed questions over DU’s limited hostel capacity and the growing dependence on private PG accommodation among students
Tibetan Protest In Delhi As Xi Visits India: Why China’s New Law Is In Focus
The Tibetan Youth Congress has staged protests in Delhi and Dehradun since the law took effect on 1 July, calling for its repeal as Xi Jinping makes his first India visit since 2019.
MS Dhoni's CSK Stake Revealed: How Much Does The Ex-Captain Really Own?
MS Dhoni owns over one lakh CSK shares, but the franchise has denied reports of him seeking a 15–20% stake. He remains involved in key cricketing decisions
9/11 Anniversary: What Happened On September 11, 2001?
The September 11, 2001 attacks saw 19 al-Qaeda hijackers crash four commercial aircraft into targets in New York and Washington, killing 2,977 people and fundamentally reshaping US security and foreign policy
Interview | 'We Want Economic Ties With India To Match Political Relations’: Cuban Minister
As the BRICS Summit gets underway in New Delhi, Carlos Luis Jorge M, Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, spoke to Outlook about Havana’s push to deepen economic ties with India, particularly in biotechnology, renewable energy and food production
NEWS
National
By Pranay Vatsa
BRICS Summit 2026: Preparations are underway in New Delhi as Russian President Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders arrive ahead of the summit. Putin has already held bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with discussions covering trade, defence, energy and other areas of cooperation. The US-Iran war remains a key issue for the expanded grouping, while the BRICS Business Forum discusses local-currency trade, payment systems, investment and supply chains. Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to arrive on Saturday for the September 12-13 summit.
National
The 22-year-old woman died while being taken to Bareilly after giving birth to a baby boy at a private hospital in Puwayan.
National
Explaining why visitors cannot ordinarily shake hands with the President or touch her feet, Sambyal said security personnel cannot assume that everyone approaching the head of state poses no threat
International
Houthi forces have expanded their control along Yemen's Red Sea coast after seizing the port city of Mokha and advancing towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
National
Indonesia is coordinating with Indian authorities to repatriate five baby orangutans rescued in Odisha's Balasore as agencies probe an international trafficking network.
Art & Entertainment
The tech mogul has threatened to take legal action against Gibney over the film that premiered at the Venice Film Festival to rave reviews.
National
The labourer reportedly told investigators that he had telephoned Sudhanshu, 31, who operated the 'Hostel Daze' chain in the locality, and cautioned him that the building might not withstand the load
MAGAZINE
The Chinese Plunder - 28 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeMore than five crore Indians use cannabis and opioids—roughly the population of Spain. Drugs are no longer confined to the margins of society. They are moving from affluent neighbourhoods to small towns and villages, feeding a rapidly expanding illicit market that is becoming more organised, more sophisticated and harder for law enforcement to contain. India’s geography makes the crisis even more dangerous. Wedged between the Golden Crescent in the west and the Golden Triangle in the east, the country sits between two of the world’s major narcotics hubs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Independence Day speech underlined the urgency of the challenge.The stakes could hardly be higher. Nearly one crore young Indians are estimated to be addicted to synthetic drugs, at a time when 27 per cent of the country’s population is aged 15-29. Every addiction carries a cost, not just to families, but to productivity, healthcare, the criminal-justice system and national security. India’s drug problem is a crisis capable of eating into the country’s demographic dividend and undermining its economic ambitions. In this issue of Outlook, we travelled to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to understand how deep the crisis runs, and to tell the stories of people whose lives have been shattered by drugs.
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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SPORTS
Bumrah Is Back, Sooryavanshi Is Smashing It And Delhi Has Rain: India Gear Up For Afghanistan
India trained in rain-hit Delhi ahead of the Afghanistan T20Is, with Jasprit Bumrah returning and Ishan Kishan escaping an injury scare
Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya will run from September 19 to October 4, featuring 43 sports, with India targeting medals across cricket, hockey, athletics, shooting and more
Ishan Kishan suffered a back injury scare during India's practice session ahead of the first T20I against Afghanistan after appearing to hurt himself while ducking a Navdeep Saini bouncer. He left the nets and did not return, with his fitness set to be assessed over the next 24 hours
Ollie Robinson has entered an elite Test bowling club after taking his tally to 104 wickets from 24 Tests at an average of 18.86, becoming the first bowler since Sydney Barnes in 1914 to average below 19 after playing at least 20 Tests
Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by the NCCIA over alleged dressing-room leaks, with their phones handed over for possible forensic examination. The probe follows disciplinary issues during Pakistan's England Test tour, which saw seven players sent home
BUSINESS
India Building Economic Bridges Amid Rising Trade Barriers: PM Modi At BRICS Business Forum
By Outlook Business Desk
India Building Economic Bridges Amid Rising Trade Barriers: PM Modi At BRICS Business Forum
MONEY
Small & Mid-Cap Inflows Surge Amid Large-Cap Outflows: What AMFI Trends Mean For Your Portfolio Allocation
By Ayush Khar
Small & Mid-Cap Inflows Surge Amid Large-Cap Outflows: What AMFI Trends Mean For Your Portfolio Allocation
TRAVELLER
These Art And Craft Villages In India Are Keeping Age-Old Traditions Alive
By Anwesha Santra
These Art And Craft Villages In India Are Keeping Age-Old Traditions Alive
Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026: When And Where To See The Leaves
Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026: When And Where To See The Leaves
Nauru Is Now Naoero: 8 Things To See On The Tiny Pacific Island
Nauru Is Now Naoero: 8 Things To See On The Tiny Pacific Island
New Zealand Visa Applications Go Online From October 2026: What Travellers Need To Know
New Zealand Visa Applications Go Online From October 2026: What Travellers Need To Know
India Has A New Travel Mood. It’s ‘Just Because’
India Has A New Travel Mood. It’s ‘Just Because’
LUXE
Taj, Oberoi, Leela & ITC Maurya: Inside the Grand Hotels Hosting BRICS 2026’s Power Players
By Sonali Mukherjee
As BRICS 2026 unfolds in New Delhi, the capital’s grand hotels have become temporary bases for world leaders and their delegations. Taj Palace, ITC Maurya, The Oberoi and The Leela Palace are among the properties balancing luxury hospitality, heightened security and record demand during the summit
What Ralph Lauren, Coach And Rachel Comey Previewed During Spring/Summer 2027
By Sonali Mukherjee
New York Fashion Week SS27 opened with milestone collections from Ralph Lauren, Coach and Rachel Comey. Showcasing romantic tailoring and playful takes on heritage codes to intimate celebrations of design, the three shows offered an early glimpse at the key Spring Summer 2027 fashion trends shaping the season
Boman Irani’s Timeless Taste: Inside His Luxury Watch Collection Ahead of Haiwaan
By Aaron Jacob
Boman Irani’s watch collection reflects his refined approach to luxury, blending classic horology with understated elegance as Haiwaan arrives in theatres
Xi Jinping’s Presidential Motorcade: Inside His BRICS 2026 Arrival In Delhi
By Aaron Jacob
Xi Jinping’s BRICS 2026 arrival in New Delhi puts his presidential motorcade, armoured luxury cars and elaborate security operation firmly in the spotlight