High Heat, Low Rain And Fertiliser Shortage Likely To Sting India’s Monsoon Farming
Monsoon behaviour forecast and agri-experts hint at stressed kharif production, call for quick government intervention
THE LEAD
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar’s Son Sends Legal Notice To Mamata Banerjee Over Barasat Ticket Remarks
The dispute has added a fresh layer to the ongoing tensions within the Trinamool Congress, with the son of rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar challenging remarks related to the party's Barasat electoral ticket and seeking legal recourse.
Mamata Banerjee Sacks Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy Amid TMC Rebellion
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee removes Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy from leadership roles as 20 rebel MPs seek recognition from the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Samyuktha Hegde Slams Pranit More's Apology Over ₹370 Biryani Row: 'Sorry Means Nothing'
Samyuktha Hegde has strongly criticised Pranit More's latest apology over the ₹370 biryani controversy, accusing him of normalising harmful behaviour and calling his video statement insincere.
Palghar Collector Pushes For Sustainable Tourism-Led Development In Tribal Belt
District administration aims to transform Jawhar and Mokhada into leading eco-tourism destinations by combining infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and community-based livelihood opportunities.
PM Modi in France: G7 Summit, Macron Talks, and Innovation Focus
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Nice for a five-day visit to France and Slovakia. Key highlights include bilateral talks with President Macron, the G7 Summit in Evian, and the 'Bharat Innovates' event.
Between Isolation And Desperation: The DMK's Uncertain Political Trajectory
With many of its former allies having walked away, will the DMK attempt to build a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front at the national level, or will political compulsions push it towards a strategic understanding with either the BJP or the AIADMK?
Swedish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Military Aircraft Near National Airspace
Sweden's air force scrambled fighter aircraft to monitor and intercept Russian military jets operating close to its borders, underscoring heightened security tensions in the Baltic region.
NTA Dismisses Re-NEET Paper Leak Rumours Ahead Of June 21 Exam
The testing agency has termed viral social media claims about leaked question papers as “false” and “fraudulent”, urging candidates not to fall prey to misinformation or online scams days before the re-examination.
IAF AN-32 Crashes During Landing In Assam's Jorhat, Five Personnel Dead
The Indian Air Force said the aircraft involved in the accident was an AN-32 cargo plane used for transporting supplies and that it crashed during the landing phase at the airbase
What Is Happening Inside the TMC? The Crisis Explained in Points
By Pranay Vatsa
A group of rebel MPs has openly challenged party chief Mamata Banerjee's leadership, claiming the support of nearly 20 parliamentarians
DRDO Completes 3 Ballistic Missile Defence Tests in 2 Days
India joins elite global force after DRDO successfully executes triple missile defence trials
From Nandigram To Rebellion: How The TMC's Bengal Empire Began To Fracture
The Trinamool Congress faces its biggest internal crisis as rebel MLAs and MPs challenge Mamata Banerjee's leadership following the party's 2026 West Bengal election defeat.
PM Modi To Champion Global South’s Concerns At G7 Summit During France, Slovakia Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will use the G7 platform to amplify the voice of developing nations, while strengthening strategic partnerships with France and Slovakia during his multi-nation tour.
President Murmu Reviews IMA Passing Out Parade
The President lauded the inclusion of women cadets in the Indian Military Academy's passing out parade, describing it as a landmark moment in the evolution of India's armed forces and a significant step towards greater gender inclusion.
Punjab Man Killed In UK, Family Seeks Centre’s Help To Repatriate Body
The victim, a resident of Punjab who had moved to the United Kingdom for work, was allegedly murdered under suspicious circumstances, prompting his family to appeal to the Indian government for assistance in bringing his body home.
MEA Dismisses Reports Of Attack On Liaki Freedom, Says All Crew Members Safe
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that reports claiming Indian crew members aboard the tanker Liaki Freedom were killed in a military strike are false, with the vessel's Master confirming that all personnel are safe
US Downs Iranian Drones In Strait Of Hormuz; India Protests Deaths Of Three Mariners
US forces intercepted multiple Iranian attack drones aimed at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, while India lodged a protest over US actions that killed three Indian mariners.
US-Iran Peace Deal: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Confirms Final Text Reached After Mediation
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif announces a breakthrough as the US and Iran agree on a peace deal text. Read about Islamabad's mediation and JD Vance's clarification.
Bangladesh Vs Netherlands LIVE Score, Women's T20 World Cup: Babette de Leede Key For Dutch | NED-W 99/5 (15)
By Tejas Rane
Bangladesh Vs Netherlands, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Check the play-by-play updates of match 5 of Group A clash between BAN-W and NED-W at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Edgbaston, Birmingham
The dispute has added a fresh layer to the ongoing tensions within the Trinamool Congress, with the son of rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar challenging remarks related to the party's Barasat electoral ticket and seeking legal recourse.
TMC chief Mamata Banerjee removes Saayoni Ghosh and Mala Roy from leadership roles as 20 rebel MPs seek recognition from the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Samyuktha Hegde has strongly criticised Pranit More's latest apology over the ₹370 biryani controversy, accusing him of normalising harmful behaviour and calling his video statement insincere.
District administration aims to transform Jawhar and Mokhada into leading eco-tourism destinations by combining infrastructure development, environmental conservation, and community-based livelihood opportunities.
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Nice for a five-day visit to France and Slovakia. Key highlights include bilateral talks with President Macron, the G7 Summit in Evian, and the 'Bharat Innovates' event.
With many of its former allies having walked away, will the DMK attempt to build a non-Congress, non-BJP federal front at the national level, or will political compulsions push it towards a strategic understanding with either the BJP or the AIADMK?
Sweden's air force scrambled fighter aircraft to monitor and intercept Russian military jets operating close to its borders, underscoring heightened security tensions in the Baltic region.
The testing agency has termed viral social media claims about leaked question papers as “false” and “fraudulent”, urging candidates not to fall prey to misinformation or online scams days before the re-examination.
The Indian Air Force said the aircraft involved in the accident was an AN-32 cargo plane used for transporting supplies and that it crashed during the landing phase at the airbase
By Pranay Vatsa
A group of rebel MPs has openly challenged party chief Mamata Banerjee's leadership, claiming the support of nearly 20 parliamentarians
India joins elite global force after DRDO successfully executes triple missile defence trials
The Trinamool Congress faces its biggest internal crisis as rebel MLAs and MPs challenge Mamata Banerjee's leadership following the party's 2026 West Bengal election defeat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says India will use the G7 platform to amplify the voice of developing nations, while strengthening strategic partnerships with France and Slovakia during his multi-nation tour.
The President lauded the inclusion of women cadets in the Indian Military Academy's passing out parade, describing it as a landmark moment in the evolution of India's armed forces and a significant step towards greater gender inclusion.
The victim, a resident of Punjab who had moved to the United Kingdom for work, was allegedly murdered under suspicious circumstances, prompting his family to appeal to the Indian government for assistance in bringing his body home.
The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that reports claiming Indian crew members aboard the tanker Liaki Freedom were killed in a military strike are false, with the vessel's Master confirming that all personnel are safe
NEWS
US President Donald Trump announces a historic peace deal with Iran to be signed on Sunday. Mediated by Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif, the pact will reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
By Vikas Patwal
Bangladesh Vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd ODI: Check out the live score and play-by-play updates as the Bangla Tigers take on the Kangaroos in the third One Day International of the series at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday, June 14
This year’s El Niño has a 63% chance of intensifying in late fall and early winters, NOAA reported
Pranit More's second apology comes after the National Commission for Women stepped in and Maharashtra Cybercrime police registered an FIR against him.
SpaceX's record-breaking IPO valued the company at roughly $1.77 trillion, instantly pushing Musk's fortune beyond the trillion-dollar threshold.
By Vikas Patwal
India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 1st ODI: Catch all the highlights from the first ODI between IND and AFG on Saturday, 13 June, in Dharamsala. The match was reduced to 25 overs per side due to a delayed start, with India defeating Afghanistan by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series
The victim, a resident of Punjab who had moved to the United Kingdom for work, was allegedly murdered under suspicious circumstances, prompting his family to appeal to the Indian government for assistance in bringing his body home.
MAGAZINE
Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs - 22 June 2026 Issue
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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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The Teen Tornado - 08 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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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.
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SPORTS
Bangladesh Vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd ODI: Cooper Connolly Goes After Hosts' Bowling | AUS 70/3 (11), BAN 274/5 (50)
By Vikas Patwal
Bangladesh Vs Australia LIVE Score, 3rd ODI: Check out the live score and play-by-play updates as the Bangla Tigers take on the Kangaroos in the third One Day International of the series at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka on Sunday, June 14
Brazil 1-1 Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2026: Ismael Saibari put the African champions ahead with a 21st minute goal, but the Brazilian star equalized the score line 11 minutes later with a right-footed shot
India defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in a rain-shortened 25-over game in Dharamsala to go 1-0 up. Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 102 took Afghanistan to 194, but debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar sparked a collapse. Shubman Gill (84*) and KL Rahul (39*) sealed a comfortable chase, with Gill named Player of the Match
West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by 7 wickets in Southampton, chasing 163 with a ball to spare. Aaliyah Alleyne’s 4/27 kept New Zealand to 162/6, while Shemaine Campbelle’s unbeaten 90 and Hayley Matthews’ 48 powered the chase
FIFA World Cup 2026: England Recover Stolen Gears, Two Suspects Arrested Following Kansas City Heist
England's World Cup preparations faced a brief setback when training equipment was stolen in transit to their Kansas City base, but most of the gear has since been recovered. Local police confirmed two arrests were made in connection with the incident
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BUSINESS
From Rafales to Sixth-Generation Fighters: Inside the Growing India-France Defence Partnership
By Gowri Lakshmi
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Does Zepto Deserve a $10 Bn Valuation? Decoding the Numbers and Narrative
By Bhupendra Paintola
RBI Revives a Crisis-Era Tool. Can It Save the Rupee Again?
By Gowri Lakshmi
SpaceX Could Take “Oxygen” from Tech Trade in Short Term, Says Report
By Outlook Business Desk
IT Stocks Sink Up To 3.5%, Sensex Drops 378 Points Amid Global Risk-Off Mood
By Outlook Business Desk
Modinomics Milestone: What Changed in India's Economy Since 2014
By Gowri Lakshmi
Are Silicon Valley Techbros Overhyping the AI Job Threat?
By Shashank Bhatt
MONEY
Sebi Seeks To Deepen Capital Market With Longer-Term F&O, Bond Derivatives, and AI Guidelines
By Outlook Money
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TRAVELLER
How Hotel Hopping Helps You Experience A Destination Better
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How Hotel Hopping Helps You Experience A Destination Better
Inside Namibia’s Dragon’s Breath Cave: Where An Underground Lake Stretches Into Total Darkness
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Global Wellness Day Special: Hotels Are Spending Millions On Wellness—Here's Why
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Pride And Precaution: For LGBTQ+ Travellers, The Question Remains—Can I Be Myself Here?
Pride And Precaution: For LGBTQ+ Travellers, The Question Remains—Can I Be Myself Here?
Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Can Feel Most Comfortable In India
Where LGBTQ+ Travellers Can Feel Most Comfortable In India
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
By Aaron Jacob
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