PM Modi Warns Of ‘Return of Massive Poverty’, Flags ‘Disaster Decade’ Of Covid, Wars & Fuel Crisis
PM Modi Warns Of ‘Return of Massive Poverty’, Flags ‘Disaster Decade’ Of Covid, Wars & Fuel Crisis
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Rahul Gandhi Demands Sacking Of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Over NEET Paper Leak
The demand comes after reports of widespread irregularities and a paper leak surfaced in the NEET-UG exam conducted recently. Several states have reported cases of cheating, impersonation, and leaked question papers being circulated before the exam.
NCB Seizes ₹182 Crore Worth Captagon Shipment in India’s First Major Bust: Amit Shah
Synthetic stimulant allegedly destined for Middle East intercepted by NCB
Gravity Of Crime Alone Cannot Decide Premature Release Of Convict: Supreme Court
The apex court’s remarks come amid growing debates on remission policies, especially in high-profile cases involving serious offences.
Pakistan Must Choose Between Geography And History: Asim Munir
The Army Chief highlighted challenges including economic recovery, counter-terrorism operations, border management, and the importance of regional connectivity.
‘Let Them Go’: Mamata Asks TMC Cadres To Rebuild Party After Bengal Poll Rout
TMC chief says party will “rise again” despite defeat, amid reports of defections and internal unrest
North America’s Largest Commuter Rail System Shuts Down Due to Strike
The strike, which began at 12:01 a.m., follows the collapse of last-minute contract negotiations between five major labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Who Is 'Kingpin' PV Kulkarni? Retired Teacher Arrested in NEET 2026 Leak Case
Investigators allege retired teacher conducted secret coaching sessions using leaked material
Israel Confirms Killing Of Hamas Armed Wing Chief Izz al-Din al-Haddad In Gaza Strike
The strike targeted a residential building in the al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City. Israeli officials described al-Haddad as one of the key planners behind the October 7, 2023 attacks and a central figure in Hamas’s ongoing military operations.
Modi Dismisses Report on Possible Tax on Foreign Travel as ‘Totally False’
Prime Minister says there is “no question” of imposing restrictions on overseas travel amid West Asia crisis
Trump Says Joint US-Nigerian Raid Killed Abu-Bilal-al-Biluki, Global Second in Command of ISIS
Hailing the operations he thanked the Nigerian Government for its partnership on the operation and added that Minuki will “no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans"
PM Modi Arrives in Netherlands on Second Leg of Five-Nation Tour
Prime minister to hold talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten on trade, technology, defence and clean energy cooperation
Inside Story Of Congress’s 10-Day Kerala Power Struggle
Over ten days, the Congress leadership was forced to navigate factional lobbying, backchannel consultations and growing public mobilisation before arriving at a decision that went far beyond legislative arithmetic
The Insider: How A Pune-Based Chemistry Lecturer Allegedly Became The Source Of The NEET Paper Leak
With the assistance of an accomplice named Manisha Waghmare, who was arrested on May 14, Kulkarni allegedly mobilized students to attend special, clandestine coaching sessions held at his own residence in Pune.
India’s Bilateral Trade With BRICS Nations Rises to $416Bn, But Deficit Widens
India’s total bilateral trade with BRICS nations reached $416bn in 2025, up from $289bn in 2021. However, the trade deficit widened significantly from $117bn in 2021 to $224bn in 2025
FIFA World Cup 2026: China Secures Broadcast Deal; India Still In Limbo
While China Media Group has secured a comprehensive long-term deal to broadcast the next two FIFA men's and women's World Cups, India remains in a high-stakes deadlock due to valuation gaps and unfavorable North American time zones
India, UAE Sign Key Energy And Defence Pacts Amid West Asia Crisis
India, UAE sign agreements on LPG and petroleum reserves as New Delhi moves to strengthen energy security during the ongoing West Asia crisis
At Trump-Xi Summit, China Draws Red Line, Warns Of 'Conflicts' Over Taiwan
By Ainnie Arif
China’s readout emphasised that Taiwan tensions could place US-China ties in “great jeopardy”, even as White House statement omitted Taiwan entirely and focused on trade and the Strait of Hormuz instead
How Gautam Adani Reached an $18 Mn SEC Settlement Deal | A Timeline
The complete settlement involves an $18 million penalty of which $6 million will be paid by Gautam Adani and the remaining $12 million by his nephew Sagar Adani
Fuel Price Hike Sparks Political War: Akhilesh Yadav’s ‘Cycle’ Swipe At Modi, Congress Targets Centre
Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to cut fuel consumption, opposition parties have intensified their attack on the Centre after petrol and diesel prices were hiked by ₹3 per litre across the country.
The demand comes after reports of widespread irregularities and a paper leak surfaced in the NEET-UG exam conducted recently. Several states have reported cases of cheating, impersonation, and leaked question papers being circulated before the exam.
Synthetic stimulant allegedly destined for Middle East intercepted by NCB
The apex court’s remarks come amid growing debates on remission policies, especially in high-profile cases involving serious offences.
The Army Chief highlighted challenges including economic recovery, counter-terrorism operations, border management, and the importance of regional connectivity.
TMC chief says party will “rise again” despite defeat, amid reports of defections and internal unrest
The strike, which began at 12:01 a.m., follows the collapse of last-minute contract negotiations between five major labor unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Investigators allege retired teacher conducted secret coaching sessions using leaked material
The strike targeted a residential building in the al-Rimal neighbourhood of Gaza City. Israeli officials described al-Haddad as one of the key planners behind the October 7, 2023 attacks and a central figure in Hamas’s ongoing military operations.
Prime Minister says there is “no question” of imposing restrictions on overseas travel amid West Asia crisis
Hailing the operations he thanked the Nigerian Government for its partnership on the operation and added that Minuki will “no longer terrorize the people of Africa, or help plan operations to target Americans"
Prime minister to hold talks with Dutch PM Rob Jetten on trade, technology, defence and clean energy cooperation
Over ten days, the Congress leadership was forced to navigate factional lobbying, backchannel consultations and growing public mobilisation before arriving at a decision that went far beyond legislative arithmetic
With the assistance of an accomplice named Manisha Waghmare, who was arrested on May 14, Kulkarni allegedly mobilized students to attend special, clandestine coaching sessions held at his own residence in Pune.
India’s total bilateral trade with BRICS nations reached $416bn in 2025, up from $289bn in 2021. However, the trade deficit widened significantly from $117bn in 2021 to $224bn in 2025
While China Media Group has secured a comprehensive long-term deal to broadcast the next two FIFA men's and women's World Cups, India remains in a high-stakes deadlock due to valuation gaps and unfavorable North American time zones
India, UAE sign agreements on LPG and petroleum reserves as New Delhi moves to strengthen energy security during the ongoing West Asia crisis
NEWS
The case was registered by EOW in March 2026 after a victim complained that his Aadhaar card, PAN card, electricity bill, and other documents were misused to create fraudulent GST registrations and companies.
The CBI formally took over the investigation on May 12, registering its own FIR and forming a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a senior DIG-rank officer.
Telangana HC refuses interim protection from arrest; searches underway to trace Bandi Bageerath
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By PTI
State launches statewide scrutiny amid allegations of fake SC, ST and OBC certificates issued under previous regime
Hockey India Removes U-18 Staff Member From National Camp Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations: Report
Hockey India has removed sub-junior support staff member Sudhir Golla from the national Under-18 camp after serious allegations of sexual misconduct and negligence surfaced during his coaching stint in Ranchi
The West Bengal government has enforced stricter implementation of the 1950 Animal Slaughter Control Act, requiring dual fitness certificates, restricting public slaughter, and triggering constitutional and religious concerns ahead of Bakra-Eid.
Congress leader T Siddique on Saturday said the recent issues over the Chief Minister’s post would be resolved amicably, comparing the situation to labour pain.
MAGAZINE
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.
Warlord - 11 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeAs US-Israel attacks on Iran ensue, West Asia continues to negotiate between a rocky past and an uncertain future. Iran has dismissed a US ceasefire proposal and set out its own conditions. Markets crumble; supply systems disrupted while haze and tease continue to surround peace talks - misinformation and sweeping statements taking front-seat. In Outlook’s April 11 issue, Warlord, difficult questions are asked. Tanvir Aeijaz speaks to Prof. Thomas Pogge, Leitner Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Political Science, Yale University . Harish Khare looks at the emotional trauma and physiological impact of the relentless American-Israeli aggression Seema Guha’s piece talks of how as the war enters its fourth week, the US must win, while Iran just needs to survive. In India, as five crucial states walk into the month of elections , Snigdhendu Bhattacharya delves into how the consistent exchanges between Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi keep polarising Bengal, R Vijaya Shankar speaks on the vacuum which might follow in Tamil Nadu, if AIADMK suffers a second successive defeat, Ashlin Mathew profiles Himanta Biswa Sarma, NK Bhoopesh looks at MK Stalin and Pinarayi Vijayan, the towering vanguards against BJP’s machinery in the South. Plus book reviews, a piece on how Dhuradhandar's success has changed Bollywood and other stories. Read all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
IPL Dispatch: Gill Talks Straight On Dropped Catches; Pathirana Suffers 'Eight-Ball Injury'
By Bhuvan Gupta
The Saturday fixture produced the most half-centuries ever in an IPL match, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru stood on the verge of a playoffs berth. Check out the key talking points from Indian Premier League 2026
To stay in contention for the playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders need to win their remaining two games. Gujarat Titans are still comfortably placed and require a victory in their final league match to advance
Sachin Tendulkar (2010 and 2011), KL Rahul (2020, 2021, 2022) and David Warner (2015, 2016, 2017) are the only other captains to have tallied 500-plus runs in back-to-back Indian Premier League editions
Is Mohsin Naqvi Invited For IPL Final? Report Clears Air On PCB Chief's ICC Meet Status In Ahmedabad
Mohsin Naqvi will reportedly attend the ICC board of directors meeting through video conference, and his participation through virtual mode is in line with standard ICC practice
Chelsea vs Man City, FA Cup 2025-26 Final: Antoine Semenyo’s stunning back-heeled strike gave Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea at Wembley, securing Pep Guardiola his 17th trophy at the club
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BUSINESS
A ₹3 Fuel Hike After 49 Months—Is It Over or Pain Just Begun?
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India's Economy Is Holding Up : But Is the Worst Still Coming?
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How Iran’s Undersea Cable Threat May Hit India’s Internet and Cloud Services
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India, UAE Sign Key Energy And Defence Pacts Amid West Asia Crisis
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No IPO Yet: Walmart Wants Flipkart To Turn Profitable First
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Fuel Price Rise in India: Check How Much Petrol, Diesel & CNG Will Cost Now
By Outlook Business Desk
Xi-Trump Summit: Why China Could Be Key To Ending The Iran War
By Gowri Lakshmi
Sensex Opens Higher Despite Fuel Price Hike, IT Stocks Rebound
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MONEY
How Sector Rotation Funds Aim To Capture The Next Winner
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LATEST
Sebi, CBDT Make PAN Registration Easier For FPIs
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EPF Corpus Is Taxable If Service Period Is Less Than 5 Years
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TRAVELLER
Five Italian Divers Die Exploring Underwater Cave In Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll
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World’s Highest Art Biennale Returns To Ladakh In 2026
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Airelles Brings French Luxury To Venice With A Grand Giudecca Debut
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LUXE
Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
By Priyamvada Rana
The luxury home living brand has come up with a 18,000 sqft flagship store at MG Road bringing its design-forward approach to furniture and collectibles
Pitbull ‘I’m Back’ India Tour: Check Out Dates, Venues, Tickets
By Team Outlook Luxe
GRAMMY Award-winning artiste Pitbull is coming to Delhi-NCR and Hyderabad this December. He is amongst a lineup of global acts coming to India from 2025 to 2026 including Travis Scott, Ed Sheeran, Enrique Iglesias, and Guns N' Roses pushing India’s concert culture
How Scandinavian Design Transformed Modern Architecture: Key Influences and Iconic Structures
By Aaron Jacob
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 […]
Shaam-e-Ghazal: Sabhyata Foundation And Serendipity Arts’ Ode To Heritage, Music, And Memory
By Priyanka Bansal
The sound of music and poetry filled the air surrounding Safdarjung Tomb under Delhi’s moonlit sky as Sabhyata Foundation and Serendipity Arts collaborated to create Shaam-e-Ghazal. A night that brought together the timeless beauty of ghazals and the grandeur of one of Delhi’s most cherished monuments, creating a night that resonated with history, melody, and […]
What is Luminous Coating in Luxury Watches? How Glow-in-the-Dark Technology Enhances Timekeeping
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Discover what luminous coating in watches really is—its fascinating evolution from radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova—and how it enhances visibility, safety and design in contemporary timepieces