Nithari Case: How Surendra Koli Started A New Life As ‘Sada Ram In Haridwar
Surendra Koli, acquitted in the 2006 Nithari killings, lived in Haridwar under the name ‘Sada Ram’ before he was found dead at a tea stall
THE LEAD
Trump’s Russia Sanctions Law: What It Means For India’s Oil Supply
Trump’s new Russia sanctions law gives him sweeping tariff powers that could put India’s continued purchases of Russian oil under fresh pressure
Who Is Raja D King? The Man Behind Chandigarh’s ‘iPhone Langar’
Rakesh Trehan, popularly known as Raja D King, has attracted attention for unconventional giveaways including cash, food and petrol, and is now planning an ‘iPhone langar’ in Chandigarh and Mohali
Modi Cabinet Reshuffle: Is BJP's Gen Z Disconnect And Internal Survey Delaying Changes?
Ministerial performance reviews, BJP's youth outreach and possible portfolio changes have kept reshuffle speculation alive.
Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For Another Year: What It Means
Donald Trump has extended the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B visa applications until September 2027, while the policy remains subject to a legal challenge in US courts
Sonipat Pitbull Attack Raises A Bigger Question: Who Is Accountable When Pets Injure People?
By Pranay Vatsa
India has no single nationwide framework governing dangerous dog breeds, only a shifting mix of state bye-laws, municipal orders, and central criminal provisions that apply everywhere but were never designed with breed-specific risk in mind
Saudi Arabia’s $24.3 Billion F-35 Deal: What It Means For The Middle East
The United States has approved a possible US$24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft to Saudi Arabia, opening a congressional review that will test Washington's competing commitments to Riyadh's security, Israel's qualitative military edge and controls on sensitive technology.
Warren Buffett Steps Down After 56 Years, Son Howard Takes Berkshire Chair
Warren Buffett, 96, has stepped down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and become chairman emeritus, ending more than five decades at the helm while remaining on the company's board.
Lalbaugcha Raja VIP Darshan Row: Why Are Ordinary Devotees Being Rushed While VIPs Get More Time
Viral videos of devotees being rushed through Lalbaugcha Raja darshan have revived questions over crowd management and alleged preferential treatment
NEWS
National
The chargesheet, filed before a Bhiwandi court on Friday, names 18 accused, including alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta. Sixteen accused have been arrested, while Ashok Sav and Prakash Misal remain absconding, police said
National
Mamata Banerjee challenges EC order freezing the Trinamool Congress name and 'Jora Ghash Phul' symbol ahead of West Bengal bypolls
National
By PTI
PM Modi highlights the disparity in per-capita emissions while outlining India’s climate and clean-energy efforts
National
The student had allegedly been caught with a mobile phone during an examination on Friday
Art & Entertainment
Assam remembers its beloved singer a year after he died in Singapore. From the initial investigation and arrests to the Singapore coroner's findings and the ongoing Assam trial, here is the complete timeline and the latest case status.
National
A video of Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia rebuking a voter over a road issue in Guna has triggered criticism on social media.
International
Donald Trump says the US has reached a permanent security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand Washington's military role in the Arctic, but the pact has yet to be formally signed and does not transfer Greenland's sovereignty to the US
National
By PTI
PM Modi highlights the disparity in per-capita emissions while outlining India’s climate and clean-energy efforts
National
The student had allegedly been caught with a mobile phone during an examination on Friday
Art & Entertainment
Assam remembers its beloved singer a year after he died in Singapore. From the initial investigation and arrests to the Singapore coroner's findings and the ongoing Assam trial, here is the complete timeline and the latest case status.
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
Asian Games Opening Ceremony Live Updates: Pawan Sehrawat, Manu Bhaker To Be India’s Flag Bearers
By Minal Tomar
Asian Games 2026 Opening Ceremony Live: Catch all the live updates from the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, 19 September. The opening ceremony will take place at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, also known as the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, in Nagoya, Japan
India vs Bangladesh Asian Games 2026: Here's the live streaming information and preview for the IND vs BAN Asian Games 2026 Semifinal, to be played on Sunday, September 20, at Korogi Sports Park.
India's Asian Games 2026 table tennis preview: Check the full schedule, squad, players to watch and India's medal record as Manav Thakkar and Manush Shah lead the 10-member contingent into the continental showpiece
Neeraj Chopra will miss the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya after an ankle ligament injury in training ruled him out, along with the Diamond League final. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist said on LinkedIn that missing the Games is difficult, but he will back the Indian contingent from the sidelines.
Rachin Ravindra is expected to miss New Zealand’s five-match T20I series against India starting October 22 after dislocating his right shoulder during a Sky promotional shoot in Auckland earlier this week. New Zealand Cricket said initial checks found no major structural damage, but his return depends on rehabilitation progress.
BUSINESS
Tata Sons vs Tata Trusts: The Battle Over Who Calls the Shots
By Vikash Tripathi
Tata Sons vs Tata Trusts: The Battle Over Who Calls the Shots
Warren Buffett Steps Down As Berkshire Chairman, Son Howard Takes Over Board
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
NSE IPO: Strong Franchise, But Derivatives Dependence Remains A Key Risk
By Outlook Money
NSE IPO: Strong Franchise, But Derivatives Dependence Remains A Key Risk
LATEST
UPI MDR Above Rs 2,000: Why Consumers Need To Check Their Final Bill
By Priyanka Debnath
Finance Ministry Rejects US Pressure Claims Over New UPI MDR
By Outlook Money
TRAVELLER
6 New Luxury Hotels And Resorts Opening In India
By Anwesha Santra
6 New Luxury Hotels And Resorts Opening In India
Rameswaram Is Getting A New Taj. Here’s What To Expect
Rameswaram Is Getting A New Taj. Here’s What To Expect
IHG Hotels & Resorts To Bring voco To Kanatal In 2030: Know All About The Location, Rooms And Nearby Attractions
IHG Hotels & Resorts To Bring voco To Kanatal In 2030: Know All About The Location, Rooms And Nearby Attractions
Delhi’s Humayunpur Makes World’s 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods List For 2026
Delhi’s Humayunpur Makes World’s 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods List For 2026
5 Cities That Define Portugal And The Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss In Each
5 Cities That Define Portugal And The Experiences You Shouldn’t Miss In Each
LUXE
How Equestrian Shashank Singh Kataria Is Riding Towards His LA 2028 Dream
By Sonali Mukherjee
Shashank Singh Kataria’s journey in equestrian sport began with a doctor’s advice but soon became a serious pursuit. After national titles in dressage and show jumping, he moved to eventing, where partnership with his horses has become central to his approach as he works towards his LA 2028 dream
Kareena Kapoor’s Mumbai Home: A Peek Inside The ‘Daayra’ Star’s Chic And Luxurious Abode
By Aaron Jacob
Where Bollywood royalty meets Pataudi heritage, Kareena Kapoor Khan’s Mumbai home brings together old world elegance, contemporary comfort and the unmistakable character of one of India’s most celebrated families
Inside Daayra Star Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Rs 54 Crore Fortune And Luxury Assets
By Sonali Mukherjee
Daayra actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has built an estimated Rs 54 crore fortune through acting, direction and production. Here’s a look at the luxury properties in Mumbai, homes, cars, earnings and career ventures that contribute to the Malayalam star’s reported wealth
Why Rick Owens’ Mumbai Debut Is Turning Heads in India
By Sonali Mukherjee
Rick Owens has made his India debut with Galeries Lafayette, bringing his signature dark, architectural aesthetic to Mumbai. The arrival of the cult luxury label adds another distinctive name to India’s expanding luxury fashion landscape, while giving shoppers a physical entry point into Owens’ influential design universe