Vijay's TVK Wins Trust Vote, Here's How it Unfolded
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK head C. Vijay Joseph has won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly receiving the support of 144 MLAs
THE LEAD
Trump-Xi Summit Explained: Iran, Taiwan, AI and the Battle Over Rare Earths
Trade, Taiwan, the US-Iran conflict, artificial intelligence and rare earth export controls are going to be at the top of the agenda in one of the most significant diplomatic meetings in recent times
Trump Heads To China For Xi Summit, Says US Does Not Need Beijing’s Help On Iran
The meeting comes amid rising global oil prices after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes earlier this year.
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, brother of Akhilesh, dies
By PTI
Prateek Yadav, younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at 38 after a sudden illness.
NEET 2026 Row: What Is the NTA and Why Has it Faced Repeated Controversies?
From paper leaks and hacking scandals to irregular scoring and impersonation rackets, the National Testing Agency has repeatedly faced allegations over lapses in exam conduct and security.
Trump-Xi Summit Explained: Iran, Taiwan, AI and the Battle Over Rare Earths
Trade, Taiwan, the US-Iran conflict, artificial intelligence and rare earth export controls are going to be at the top of the agenda in one of the most significant diplomatic meetings in recent times
Trump Heads To China For Xi Summit, Says US Does Not Need Beijing’s Help On Iran
The meeting comes amid rising global oil prices after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli strikes earlier this year.
Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav, brother of Akhilesh, dies
By PTI
Prateek Yadav, younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at 38 after a sudden illness.
NEET 2026 Row: What Is the NTA and Why Has it Faced Repeated Controversies?
From paper leaks and hacking scandals to irregular scoring and impersonation rackets, the National Testing Agency has repeatedly faced allegations over lapses in exam conduct and security.
NEWS
Vijay Wins Trust Vote With 144 MLAs, TVK Secures Majority In Tamil Nadu
TVK secures majority in the Assembly after backing from Congress, Left parties and a rebel AIADMK faction.
Cannes 2026|Alia Bhatt Questions Male-Centric Indian Cinema, Calls For Inclusive Stories
The actor said films should move beyond male-focused storytelling and become more gender-agnostic, while stressing that strong stories matter far more than the gender of a star.
Ministers Across States Cut Convoy Size After Modi’s Austerity Call
Several chief ministers and Union ministers reduce vehicle fleets, promote EVs and carpooling amid fuel conservation push
NEET-UG Leak Trail Reaches Gurugram Doctor, Nashik Student Held
Investigators suspect physical question paper was leaked from Nashik printing press and circulated through courier network ahead of exam
PM Modi Cuts Convoy Size After Austerity Appeal
Prime Minister reportedly reduced convoy strength during recent visits and pushed for inclusion of EVs following calls to conserve fuel
Lionel Messi More Than Doubles MLS Salary To USD 25 Million At Inter Miami
Lionel Messi more than doubled his salary to USD 25 million, earning more than twice as much as Son Heung-min and surpassing the payrolls of nearly every MLS team
Rahul Gandhi Flags ‘Biased’ Process In CBI Chief Selection Meeting
LoP says government reduced process to a “mere formality”, alleges denial of crucial candidate information
MAGAZINE
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.
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SPORTS
RCB Vs KKR Match Facts, IPL 2026: All You Need To Know About Indian Premier League Match 57
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to move to first place in IPL 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders, who must win out to keep playoff hopes alive
IPL 2026 Points Table: Gujarat Titans Go Top As Playoff Race Intensifies After Match 56
Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of IPL 2026 points table after crushing SRH, while the playoff race intensified among multiple contenders
IPL Dispatch: Gujarat Titans Zoom Ahead In Playoffs Race; Axar Patel Latest To Be Fined
Kagiso Rabada credited SunRisers Hyderabad's bowlers in helping script Titans' success, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepared to take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Here are the major talking points from Indian Premier League 2026
ISL Points Table: How Things Stand In Title Race After Mohun Bagan Vs Inter Kashi Draw Ahead Of Kolkata Derby
Mohun Bagan's 0-0 draw with Inter Kashi took the Mariners level on points with table-toppers East Bengal FC, but behind on goal difference. The Kolkata rivals will face off in a blockbuster derby at the Salt Lake on May 17 that could be decisive in the title race
FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Updated List Of All 48 Team Squads
See the complete updated list of all the preliminary and final squads for all 48 teams competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico
BUSINESS
Trump-Xi Summit Explained: Iran, Taiwan, AI and the Battle Over Rare Earths
By Pranay Vatsa
Trump-Xi Summit Explained: Iran, Taiwan, AI and the Battle Over Rare Earths
US Court Pause Means Trump’s 10% Tariffs Remain in Force—for Now
By Outlook Business Desk
Why the Weak Rupee Is Having Selective Mercy on Exporters
By Sankar Chakraborti
Indian Oil Companies Lose ₹1,000 Cr Daily; ₹50,000-Cr Hit Ahead?
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Gold, Silver Prices On MCX Surge After Govt Raises Import Duty To 15%
By Outlook Money
Gold, Silver Prices On MCX Surge After Govt Raises Import Duty To 15%
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Bohemian Rhapsody, Family Edition: Exploring Lake Lipno In Czechia
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Rooted In The Wild: How Anand Shekhawat Created A Lodge That Belongs To Sariska
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Jammu & Kashmir Lists 495 Heritage Sites In Major Tourism Expansion Plan
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Islands Off The Map: Zanzibar’s Hidden Escapes
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New Zealand Opens Working Holiday Visa For Indians: Who Can Apply And What It Offers
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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
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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