Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal Stampede: SIT To Be Headed By Sitting Calcutta HC Judge, Announces Suvendu Adhikari
The chief minister also announced compensation of ₹25 lakh and a Group D government job for the family of each deceased person
THE LEAD
Centre Amends Ladakh Hill Council Rules, Caps Elected Seats At 24 Per Council
The central government has amended the legal and administrative framework governing Ladakh’s Autonomous Hill Development Councils
Why Did Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Play Against West Indies? Indian Captain Shreyas Iyer Explains
India captain Shreyas Iyer explained on Sunday why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not feature in the playing XI during the five T20Is against West Indies. Iyer said India backed the experienced opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, while the final match in Bengaluru was washed out, leaving the series tied 2-2.
SC Panel Opens Portal For CJP Protest Complaints, Prioritises Pellet Gun Use & Harassment Cases
The Supreme Court-appointed High Powered Enquiry Committee has launched an online portal inviting complaints and evidence on violence during the July CJP protests, with priority given to allegations of pellet gun use, targeted violence and harassment of women
After Jantar Mantar De-Notification, Congress Gets Nod For Ramlila Maidan Rally Amid SIR Row
Delhi Police has cleared the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan from October 25 to November 3, amid Opposition demands to roll back the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site
CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Granted Bail With One Year Peace Bond Condition
Abhijeet Dipke was granted conditional bail on Saturday, a day after he was detained and arrested while heading to Connaught Place
Delhi Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Dhruv Rathee In Defamation Case
The case stems from Rathee’s 2018 YouTube video ‘BJP IT Cell Part II’, which allegedly contained defamatory claims against the complainant.
What Did UNAMA’s Afghanistan Rights Report Find, And Why Is The Taliban Objecting?
UNAMA’s July–September 2026 report documents 443 arbitrary arrests and detentions, 97 ill-treatment incidents and restrictions on women, journalists and Shia institutions.
Trade Deal, Russian Oil, Defence: What’s At Stake In Rubio’s India Visit?
Trade, energy, investment, defence and critical technologies are expected to feature in the talks as India and the US seek to advance their strategic partnership amid ongoing negotiations over a bilateral trade agreement.
NEWS
International
US President Donald Trump claimed that Google treats him with far greater deference during his second term than it did during his first presidency, saying the tech giant now “kisses my ass”
Art & Entertainment
As Case 137 hits US theatres, Moll discusses his attraction towards procedurals, the parallels between Indian and French mainstream media coverage of protests and the needle shift spurred by the 2018 Yellow Vests movement
Other Sports
Simran Sharma has replaced Bhavina Patel as India's flag bearer for the Para Asian Games opening ceremony to allow Patel adequate rest ahead of her October 19 quarter-final. Pramod Bhagat remains the other flag bearer
National
The questioning comes a day after Ankita Bhandari’s parents met the CBI Director and sought narco-tests on Rathore and actor Urmila Sanawar over the alleged VIP angle in the 2022 murder case
National
Delhi Police has cleared the Congress rally at Ramlila Maidan from October 25 to November 3, amid Opposition demands to roll back the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the de-notification of Jantar Mantar as a protest site
Cricket
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan seeks an IPL coaching role, appealing to LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka while expressing confidence in his ability to improve spin bowling in modern T20 cricket
National
The ruling comes amid moves to tighten online access for minors, with the court stressing that child protection must not come at the cost of constitutional freedoms
MAGAZINE
An Outlook-Toluna Survey: India's Fertility Crisis - 26 October 2026 Issue
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
One Tukaram is Not Enough - 12 October 2026 Issue
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SubscribeYour food may not be safe. The system knows it. Yet the food chain keeps moving. From five-star kitchens to roadside dhabas, food passes through a chain where contamination, adulteration and poor hygiene can enter at every stage, with consequences ranging from diarrhoea and jaundice to typhoid and hepatitis. Into this maze has stepped Tukaram Mundhe. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen more than 12,000 inspections and raids, cancelled or suspended around 600 licences and sealed more than 300 eateries. But raids cannot fix a broken system. India has the laws, standards and regulators. Yet violations persist, enforcement remains uneven and corruption finds its way through the gaps. Mundhe can keep cracking the whip. But can one man change the system? In this issue, Outlook examines India’s food-safety maze, where it fails and why one Tukaram is not enough.
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.
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SPORTS
Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 1 Live Updates: Punjab Opt To Bat First; All Eyes On Shubman Gill
Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Second Round Day 1 live score: Follow the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Second Round Day 1 live score and updates from October 18, Round 2 matches. Get the latest scores, wickets, and results for all the matches.
West Indies captain Shai Hope thanked Indian fans on X after the team’s tour of India ended, following defeats in both the ODI and T20I series. Hope, who posted through the official West Indies Cricket handle, finished as the top scorer in the T20Is and impressed across both formats.
India captain Shreyas Iyer explained on Sunday why Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not feature in the playing XI during the five T20Is against West Indies. Iyer said India backed the experienced opening pair of Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, while the final match in Bengaluru was washed out, leaving the series tied 2-2.
Aiming to seal the series in Raipur, India's women's team will look to iron out top-order wobbles and address Harmanpreet Kaur's batting slump when they face Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Sunday. Check all the live streaming details for the match of India-W vs Zimbabwe-W.
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan seeks an IPL coaching role, appealing to LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka while expressing confidence in his ability to improve spin bowling in modern T20 cricket
BUSINESS
Guts, 'Jugaad' And Scientific Odyssey: Can India’s Rocket Start-Ups Conquer The World?
By Bhupendra Paintola
Guts, 'Jugaad' And Scientific Odyssey: Can India’s Rocket Start-Ups Conquer The World?
Fairfax Bypassed Investment Banks For IDBI Bank Deal, Unlike Every Earlier Foreign Bank Buyer
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Can Equity Mutual Fund Capital Gains And Losses Be Offset Against Debt Funds? Know The Tax Rules
By Balwant Jain
Can Equity Mutual Fund Capital Gains And Losses Be Offset Against Debt Funds? Know The Tax Rules
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TRAVELLER
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
By Rooplekha Das
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Shillong Gets A New Cultural And Retail Hub With The Meghalayan Age Pavilion
Shillong Gets A New Cultural And Retail Hub With The Meghalayan Age Pavilion
The Art Of Restoration: Discovering Western Bohemia’s Spa Towns
The Art Of Restoration: Discovering Western Bohemia’s Spa Towns
Andaman’s Coconut Carnival And 7 Ways To Explore Beyond The Beaches
Andaman’s Coconut Carnival And 7 Ways To Explore Beyond The Beaches
LUXE
Lionel Messi’s Sunreef ULTIMA 88: Everything To Know About His New Luxury Catamaran
By Aaron Jacob
Lionel Messi joins the House of Sunreef, ordering an 88-foot catamaran built for family time at sea and bound for his own Balearic Islands charter fleet
Porsche Mission S Unveiled: A New Mid-Engine Supercar Above the 911
By Aaron Jacob
Porsche unveils the Mission S, a mid-engined vision model born on the very New York pier where the 550 Spyder first made headlines in 1953
Karwa Chauth 2026: From Designer Sarees to Statement Jewellery, What to Wear
By Sonali Mukherjee
Dressing for Karwa Chauth is all about bringing together tradition and personal style. From designer sarees by Raw Mango to embroidered lehengas by Tarun Tahiliani and statement jewellery by Sabyasachi, explore festive outfit ideas that balance Indian craftsmanship, rich colours and contemporary elegance
Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 Day 4: Namrata Joshipura, Anushree Reddy and Ashish N Soni Lead the Line-Up
By Sonali Mukherjee
Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026 Day 4 brought three distinct design visions to the runway. Anushree Reddy explored bridal maximalism with MAYA, Ashish N Soni collaborated with Arvind Limited on textile-led menswear, and Namrata Joshipura closed the night with OBSIDIAN, featuring metallic finishes, sculptural details and high-impact eveningwear