As Uttar Pradesh heads towards Assembly elections, the BJP is stepping up its organisational preparations, with state in-charge Vinod Tawde expected to visit Gorakhpur on September 17 and 18
As Narendra Modi turns 76 on September 17, India is simultaneously deepening ties with Washington, maintaining its relationship with Moscow, re-engaging Beijing and balancing Israel, Iran and the Gulf. The question is what Modi actually changed in the foreign policy he inherited and what he intensified rather than invented
India is questioning Meta’s intermediary status, arguing that its active algorithms and role in content distribution require greater accountability amid a probe into alleged child sexual abuse material on Instagram
By Pranay Vatsa
As the bill moves closer to a House vote, here's a look at what's at stake for India and why New Delhi could face steep tariffs over its Russian oil purchases.
US tariffs and mounting uncertainty over CUSMA have pushed Mark Carney’s government to accelerate trade diversification. Europe is offering Canada a new opening, but decades of economic and defence integration with Washington set firm limits on how far Ottawa can go.
Tracing Modi’s political journey from his RSS years and BJP organisation work to Gujarat chief minister and three terms as prime minister
Last year, the Bangladesh government permitted the export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of the festive season. However, this year New Delhi is sending around around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Dhaka
The proposed US-Israel weapons deal includes 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000 warheads.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca amid escalating attacks by the Iran-aligned group, while the Houthis denied targeting the Islamic holy city
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“Fake Alert!!! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!” the MEA said
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Riyadh is seeking air-defence support and a collective response as Houthi missile and drone attacks continue amid the Iran war.
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Rahul Gandhi has opposed the proposed fee on high-value UPI merchant payments, while the government says Congress MPs on a parliamentary panel supported a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate framework
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From public service campaigns to major government initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthdays have often been marked by events beyond conventional celebrations
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The rapper was dropped as a supporting act following pro-Palestine remarks at a New Jersey concert, which prompted backlash.
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The new panel takes effect immediately for a three-year tenure or until further orders, replacing members whose terms had previously expired.
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India said it is monitoring developments after the US Congress passed a Russia-Iran sanctions bill, as Democratic senator Richard Blumenthal warned India to "better clean up your act"
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Rahul Gandhi has opposed the proposed fee on high-value UPI merchant payments, while the government says Congress MPs on a parliamentary panel supported a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate framework
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From public service campaigns to major government initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthdays have often been marked by events beyond conventional celebrations
Art & Entertainment
The rapper was dropped as a supporting act following pro-Palestine remarks at a New Jersey concert, which prompted backlash.
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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.
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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.
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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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Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Yuvraj Singh and PT Usha extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership while wishing him health and happiness
Ishan Kishan’s hilarious response about Afghanistan’s players left Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma laughing at Koh-E-Zafar, as India secured the T20I series after winning the opening two matches
Indian athletes, including wushu, table tennis, and badminton players, arrived in Nagoya on Wednesday for the Asian Games amid minor check-in delays. While initial registration issues surfaced for some wushu team members at the cruise ship, officials confirmed all athletes eventually settled into their accommodations smoothly before competitions start
Ajit Agarkar could leave as BCCI chief selector after October 4, with Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha reportedly emerging as leading contenders to succeed him
Vipraj Nigam replaces injured Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s Asian Games squad, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yash Thakur enter after further changes ahead of the tournament
By Shruti Tripathi
Geopolitical Shifts Are Working in India’s Favour in Tech Industry: L&T Semiconductors Chief
By Nabodita Ganguly
By Satyam Mishra
UPI MDR Varies By Payment Method: Understanding Rates, Caps And Concessions
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
Durga Puja 2026: Where To Stay For Pandal Hopping In North Kolkata
Inside The Sen, A Four-Suite Retreat Near Lansdowne Built Around Forests, Village Life And Pahadi Food
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
World’s Most Walkable Cities For 2026 Revealed, Córdoba In Spain Takes The Top Spot
Conceived as a new luxury escape in the heart of Finnish Lapland, Arcora brings together contemporary Nordic design, private villas and immersive Arctic experiences, while a rooftop infinity pool promises a rather spectacular way to contemplate the northern landscape
By Aaron Jacob
As Oris brings Gonzo’s fearless spirit to its most technically ambitious ProPilot X, Rolf Studer discusses the thinking behind the colourful creation, the engineering of Calibre 115 and the changing tastes of a new generation of watch collector
By Sonali Mukherjee
Nonnamaxxing, the Italian grandmother-inspired wellness trend rooted in Sardinia's Blue Zone science, is reshaping luxury travel. Incorporating slow meals to heritage rituals, it trades biomarker-driven optimisation for something rarer, i.e., time. Here are five Indian properties bringing that philosophy home
By Sonali Mukherjee
Suriya and Jyotika celebrated 20 years of marriage with an intimate vow renewal at Blairquhan Castle in Scotland. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple marked the milestone at the historic estate, known for its Gothic architecture, cinematic history and sprawling grounds
