Will India's New Fuel-Efficiency Rules Make Cars Costlier? CAFE-III Norms Explained
India's proposed CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms will push automakers towards cleaner vehicles, potentially raising car prices while improving long-term fuel savings
THE LEAD
Why Britain's Steel Nationalisation Is Triggering A Diplomatic Row With China
Britain has taken full control of British Steel after years of financial decline and failed rescue talks
Cyclospora Outbreak In US: What Is Food-Borne Parasite And Does It Pose Risk In India?
As US authorities trace one of the country's biggest Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years, experts say the episode highlights the need for better detection and food safety surveillance, including in India
Who Is Anurag Kumar? Former IB Special Director Appointed Delhi Police Commissioner After Satish Golcha's Removal
The 1994-batch AGMUT IPS officer replaces Satish Golcha as Delhi Police Commissioner after the Centre orders a change in the leadership of the capital's police force.
Can India Fight Radicalisation Without Religious Profiling? The Gujarat SOP Debate Explained
By Pranay Vatsa
The controversy over the SOP has reignited longstanding questions about profiling, surveillance and the limits of preventive policing while triggering discussions over the balance between national security and constitutionally guaranteed freedoms
What Happened To The Two Missing Boats Carrying Over 500 Rohingya Refugees?
By Ainnie Arif
The refugees were attempting to flee worsening violence, persecution and deteriorating conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh, travelling along a suspected smuggling route towards Thailand and Malaysia.
InDepth | Punjab Politics: Who Can Challenge AAP’s Dominance?
By Fozia Yasin
Despite being squeezed from all directions, AAP is still Punjab’s protagonist. But the question is: it’s AAP versus who? The Congress, BJP and Akali Dal are all fighting for relevance
Explained: Why Is Odisha Considering Early Release Of Graham Staines Murder Convict Dara Singh
Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons, Philip (10) and Timothy (6), were burnt alive after a mob led by Dara Singh set fire to the vehicle in which they were sleeping in Odisha's Keonjhar district
Explained: How Trump's New Visa Rules Could Change The American Dream For Indian Students
The new US visa policy ends the decades-old 'duration of status' system, tightening rules and reshaping opportunities for Indian students.
Britain has taken full control of British Steel after years of financial decline and failed rescue talks
As US authorities trace one of the country's biggest Cyclospora outbreaks in recent years, experts say the episode highlights the need for better detection and food safety surveillance, including in India
The 1994-batch AGMUT IPS officer replaces Satish Golcha as Delhi Police Commissioner after the Centre orders a change in the leadership of the capital's police force.
By Pranay Vatsa
The controversy over the SOP has reignited longstanding questions about profiling, surveillance and the limits of preventive policing while triggering discussions over the balance between national security and constitutionally guaranteed freedoms
By Ainnie Arif
The refugees were attempting to flee worsening violence, persecution and deteriorating conditions in Myanmar and Bangladesh, travelling along a suspected smuggling route towards Thailand and Malaysia.
By Fozia Yasin
Despite being squeezed from all directions, AAP is still Punjab’s protagonist. But the question is: it’s AAP versus who? The Congress, BJP and Akali Dal are all fighting for relevance
Australian missionary Graham Staines and his sons, Philip (10) and Timothy (6), were burnt alive after a mob led by Dara Singh set fire to the vehicle in which they were sleeping in Odisha's Keonjhar district
The new US visa policy ends the decades-old 'duration of status' system, tightening rules and reshaping opportunities for Indian students.
NEWS
By Pranay Vatsa
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike enters its 20th day and Sonia Gandhi invokes a 42-year-old meeting between Indira Gandhi and Wangchuk's father, Congress is reaching into its own archive to distinguish itself from a BJP government that has, critics say, chosen silence over engagement.
"That's not true. That is a misconception. I didn't know about Sonam Wangchuk at that time while we were working on the film 3 Idiots," Aamir had said at an event
Washington targets bridges and an airport in southern Iran, while Tehran retaliates with strikes on U.S. bases and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt global energy supplies.
In August last year, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha seeking the removal of the prime minister, chief ministers and ministers arrested on serious criminal charges and detained for 30 days
The RSS’ push in UP seems to be on the lines of the extensive voter-awareness campaigns across Haryana and West Bengal ahead of the Assembly polls
Kutcha houses are exempt, while pucca homes, PMAY houses and rural businesses will face fixed annual charges.
A withdrawn report that labelled dozens of organisations "anti-rights", the suspension of Amnesty's own Israeli branch and lingering criticism over its Ukraine report have once again placed the human rights organisation under scrutiny
MAGAZINE
The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe issue is not merely children’s access to AI; it is the stark disparity between the AI infrastructure available in public education and that available in private institutions. As AI becomes integral to learning, this gap in institutional capacity could deepen existing educational inequalities.
Mission Two-Thirds - 20 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeIn order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
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
In The Magazine
- Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs: How AI Layoffs Are Reshaping India’s Tech Workforce and Middle Class DreamsWeekend Reads From Outlook Archive
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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SPORTS
BCCI Quashes Rohit Sharma Retirement Buzz, Confirms ODI Future
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses Rohit Sharma's retirement reports and confirms that he will continue to be a part of the Indian ODI setup beyond England series
Rohit Sharma is reportedly on the verge of making the biggest call of his career, and it's a decision that's not only based on the current scenarios but also has a significant history dating back to Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach. Let's see how the relationship between them and the chief selector has been throughout and how it could shape the Indian veteran's future
Slovenia's Slavko Vincic will officiate his maiden FIFA World Cup final when football heavyweights Argentina and Spain meet in Sunday's title clash. While the 46-year-old will become the first Slovenian to referee a World Cup final, he arrives with an impressive European résumé, having taken charge of the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League final and the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League final
Canadian wildfires smoke has triggered air quality alerts in New York and New Jersey ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, though officials expect conditions to improve before Argentina face Spain
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backed Rohit Sharma despite his poor ODI form, dismissing selection concerns and expressing confidence the veteran opener will produce a match-winning innings at Lord's
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BUSINESS
Reliance Industries Q1 Results: Revenue Over ₹3 Lakh Cr for First Time; O2C, Jio Lead Operational Growth
By Outlook Business Desk
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Trump, Oil And The TACO Trade: Why Investors Keep Buying The Dip
By Satyam Mishra
Paytm Board To Consider First Bonus Share Issue Alongside Q1 Results
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Mutual Funds Are Deploying Cash, FPIs Are Making A Comeback – Is This A Positive Sign For Indian Equities?
By Rishabh Raj
Mutual Funds Are Deploying Cash, FPIs Are Making A Comeback – Is This A Positive Sign For Indian Equities?
TRAVELLER
Zari Launches Luxury Hospitality Brand With Bijapur Lodge In Jawai
By Tenzin Chodon
Zari Launches Luxury Hospitality Brand With Bijapur Lodge In Jawai
Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indian Citizens: What Travellers Need To Know
Thailand Restores 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indian Citizens: What Travellers Need To Know
This Karnataka Passport Doesn't Get You Across Borders, But It Will Take You Across the State
This Karnataka Passport Doesn't Get You Across Borders, But It Will Take You Across the State
7 Scenic Monsoon Treks In India For Nature Lovers
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Global Liveability Index 2026 Explained: Where Indian Cities Rank
Global Liveability Index 2026 Explained: Where Indian Cities Rank
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