BRICS At 20: How A Goldman Sachs Acronym Became An Economic Superpower
BRICS economies accounted for nearly 40% of global GDP in 2024, outpacing the G7’s 29% share on a purchasing power parity basis, as per IMF
THE LEAD
What Is Article 371(K), And How Could It Change Ladakh’s Governance?
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) outlined the proposal during talks with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in New Delhi on September 9
What We Know About Abhishek Banerjee Aide Sumit Roy’s CID Arrest
The Bengal CID arrested Sumit Roy after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the Salboni land grab case
Who Will Lead BSP? Akash Anand’s Repeated Exits Deepen Mayawati’s Succession Puzzle
Akash Anand’s repeated exits have revived questions over Mayawati’s succession plans and the BSP’s future leadership as the party struggles to regain lost political ground in Uttar Pradesh
Why Perim Island Matters As Houthis Push To Capture Yemen’s Mocha Port
A Houthi takeover of Perim could give the Iran-backed group a foothold over Bab al-Mandab, the Red Sea gateway now carrying Saudi oil diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.
Why ‘Shoorveer’ Song In 'Mirzapur The Movie' Has Triggered A Political Row
Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has urged the CBFC to remove ‘Shoorveer’ from Mirzapur The Movie, calling its use disrespectful to Maharana Pratap and Rajasthan’s heritage
Apple Finally Folds: Inside The iPhone Duo Launch
After years of speculation, Apple has finally entered the foldable race with the iPhone Duo — alongside a refreshed iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch and AirPods lineup
Inside Iran’s China-Backed Trade Network That Sidesteps US Sanctions
An investigation has revealed how Iran has used a barter-like system involving Chinese oil buyers, intermediaries and a special-purpose vehicle to turn oil revenues into Chinese goods, allowing trade to continue without conventional international banking channels
Who Is Abu Salem? The Gangster At The Centre Of A 25-Year Prison Sentence
The Supreme Court dismissed gangster Abu Salem’s plea for premature release, affirming that his 25-year prison sentence under India’s extradition assurance to Portugal ends in 2030.
NEWS
National
The multi-storey building, which functioned as a private boys’ hostel near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed while work was allegedly underway in its basement. Five students and two labourers were killed
International
Algiers said it had exhausted all avenues for preserving ties with Abu Dhabi, but did not publicly spell out a specific incident behind the decision. The rift has built over years of competing regional interests.
National
Y Khemchand Singh visited the slain musician’s family in Imphal after Chongtham Vikram Singh was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over noise outside his Kilokari home.
International
Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman said Tarique Rahman has not been invited to the BRICS Summit, while India says the Bangladeshi prime minister was invited separately as the chair of BIMSTEC.
International
China’s foreign ministry has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to India to attend the BRICS Summit on September 12–13, in his first visit to the country since 2019.
National
Wangchuk said representatives had expected a detailed proposal on an elected body for Ladakh but left the talks “rather disappointed”.
National
Nitish Chib was eating breakfast with his friend when their five-storey hostel collapsed; he was rescued after nearly 90 minutes, while his friend remains critical.
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.
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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
India Vs Bangladesh Live Score, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Khatun Draws First Blood, Mandhana Departs
India Vs Bangladesh Live Score, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Catch play-by-play updates for Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final between IND-W and BAN-W on Thursday, 10 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Vinesh Phogat has challenged her exclusion from the 2026 World Championships selection trials after returning from maternity, prompting the Delhi High Court to question the WFI’s selection policy and call for clear guidelines to protect women athletes returning after childbirth
East Zone ended their 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy, securing the title after their final against South Zone ended in a draw. Ishan Kishan's 270 and East's mammoth 708 in the first innings gave them a decisive 372-run lead
Yash Thakur replaces injured Harshit Rana in India’s Afghanistan T20I and Asian Games squads, while Jasprit Bumrah, Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar return after fitness clearance
Pakistan U19 men's cricket team found themselves between a protest outside the Marriott Hotel in Cosham on Tuesday evening after the team was mistaken for a group of migrants. However, the rumours soon settled, and the Pakistan team remained safe inside their hotels, with police confirming no harm to any player.
BUSINESS
Apple's $1,999 Bet: Seven Years Late To Foldables, But Playing By Its Own Rules
By Shristi Acharya
Apple's $1,999 Bet: Seven Years Late To Foldables, But Playing By Its Own Rules
India's SME Exports To Get A BRICS Fillip
By Gowri Lakshmi
The Price of Compliance: Who Will Bear the Cost of FSSAI's Crackdown?
By Shristi Acharya
MONEY
Gold’s Next Test: What Happens If US Inflation Beats Expectations?
By Rishabh Raj
Gold’s Next Test: What Happens If US Inflation Beats Expectations?
TRAVELLER
India Has A New Travel Mood. It’s ‘Just Because’
By Anwesha Santra
India Has A New Travel Mood. It’s ‘Just Because’
Look Closer: You Might Find A Bar Inside Or Under The Restaurant You Are Dining At
Look Closer: You Might Find A Bar Inside Or Under The Restaurant You Are Dining At
Two Renoir Paintings Stolen From Museum On French Riviera
Two Renoir Paintings Stolen From Museum On French Riviera
Kolkata’s New Cheenapara Heritage Gallery Traces 200 Years Of Chinese History
Kolkata’s New Cheenapara Heritage Gallery Traces 200 Years Of Chinese History
Tarun Gulati On Why Varanasi Is Ready For A New Chapter In Spiritual Travel
Tarun Gulati On Why Varanasi Is Ready For A New Chapter In Spiritual Travel
LUXE
Five Vitamin C Serums Worth Adding To Your Post-Monsoon Skincare Routine
By Sonali Mukherjee
Monsoon humidity, pollution and sun exposure can leave skin looking dull and uneven. These seven vitamin C serums combine brightening and antioxidant benefits with different price points, from indulgent luxury formulas to more accessible options, making it easier to find a serum that suits your skincare routine
The Luxe Brunch Guide: Where To Eat In Delhi-NCR This September
By Sonali Mukherjee
September brings cooler afternoons and a fresh round of weekend brunches across Delhi-NCR. From regional Indian flavours and street-food stations to interactive experiences and indulgent spreads, these five brunches offer plenty of reasons to make a leisurely meal part of your weekend plans
What John Ternus Is Telling Us About Power Dressing
By Sonali Mukherjee
With John Ternus at the helm of Apple, his understated wardrobe offers an unexpected lens on power dressing. His low-key approach contrasts with the signature styles of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, while reflecting luxury’s broader shift towards restraint, subtle craftsmanship and status without obvious branding
Akshay Kumar’s Cars Are Quite The Collection
By Aaron Jacob
As Akshay Kumar embraces his darker side in Haiwaan, take a look at the luxury cars that sit rather comfortably alongside Bollywood’s Khiladi image, from a Rolls Royce Phantom to a Porsche Cayenne