Cover Profile | In The Battle Of Ideologies, Neha Bora And The Future Of Indian Left
Detained, carried off and angry...the feisty student leader who keeps showing up
THE LEAD
Polish PM Donald Tusk’s India Visit: What’s On The Agenda?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will visit India from October 21 for talks with Narendra Modi on defence, trade, space research and emerging technologies, alongside discussions on the Ukraine war and India-EU relations
Swavlamban 2026: Indian Navy Seeks Quantum Positioning and Ramjet Engines
By Anish Kumar
The Indian Navy is expanding its indigenisation drive to include advanced systems such as quantum positioning, directed-energy technology and autonomous underwater vehicles, with procurement approvals exceeding Rs 3,500 crore and concluded contracts crossing Rs 1,900 crore
Who Is Bangladesh’s Former Air Chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan? Arrested In Qatar Over Corruption Allegations
Hannan, who served as the 16th chief of the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) from June 2021 to June 2024, was detained by Qatari authorities on October 15
From Overseas Handlers To Local Shooters: How Lawrence Bishnoi’s Gang Operates
The Tiger Shroff shooting has renewed focus on Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, its alleged international network, the role of overseas handlers and the investigation into attacks on high-profile figures
‘We Are Reclaiming Our Right’: Jamia Students’ Hunger Strike Enters Second Week
Students demand an elected union after two decades without one, as the university forms a committee amid allegations of police and security personnel action.
Tiger Shroff Firing Probe: Why Mumbai Police Cannot Get Custody Of Lawrence And Anmol Bishnoi
Three accused have been arrested in an operation involving Mumbai and Rajasthan police. Mumbai Police are seeking their custody for questioning. Neither Lawrence nor Anmol has been named as an accused in the Shroff case so far
Raincoats, Ambulances & No VIP Queues: Kolkata Revises Puja Pandal Rules After Stampede Kills 19
Kolkata has tightened crowd-control measures at Durga Puja pandals after a stampede at Chor Bagan killed 19 people and injured 25, prompting fresh safety rules and a review of emergency arrangements
Explained: Why Tiger Shroff Was Targeted By Lawrence Bishnoi Gang: The Feud With Salman Khan That Hovers Over Bollywood
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has heightened threats and attacks against individuals associated with Salman Khan. The run-in with the superstar harks back to 1998 blackbuck controversy
NEWS
National
FSSAI has warned nutraceutical and health supplement makers over mandatory labelling lapses and said action may follow if companies do not comply with warning statement rules.
National
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre-appointed monitoring committee to propose legal changes by December 18 to protect people from the Northeast and ordered prompt recording of victims’ statements.
International
Donald Trump has urged French President Emmanuel Macron to tighten France’s border controls, claiming Paris could soon become a “Muslim city” as protests over living costs and poor public services escalate across France
Other Sports
Follow Asian Para Games 2026 Live Updates on October 20 for India's latest results, medal winners, key performances, live updates and major moments across multiple sporting events in Japan
Elections
A poorly attended PDA workers’ conference led by SP state president Shyamlal Pal has prompted Akhilesh Yadav to dissolve the Kannauj district unit, as the party prepares for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
International
Former Rwandan army officer Robert Kabera, a vocal critic of President Paul Kagame, was found decapitated in Uganda
Other Sports
Who is Rinku Hooda? Know about the Indian para-javelin star's inspiring journey, Asian Para Games 2026 gold medal, career achievements, Paralympic performances and major international records
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
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 20 Day 5: Deepthi Jeevanji Wins Gold In 400m; Manish Takes SIlver In Shooting
Follow Asian Para Games 2026 Live Updates on October 20 for India's latest results, medal winners, key performances, live updates and major moments across multiple sporting events in Japan
Ranji Trophy, Round 2, Day 3 Live Updates (October 20): Follow our live coverage right here for ball-by-ball updates, major milestones, and key highlights from Day 3.
Ravi Shastri has backed Bhuvneshwar Kumar for India’s New Zealand tour, starting Thursday, October 22, with the first T20I in Christchurch, after the seamer returned to the national side following a four-year absence. Shastri also urged India to manage Jasprit Bumrah’s workload carefully ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India secured a double podium in the men’s javelin throw F53/54 at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday, as Pradeep Kumar won silver with a personal best of 27.45m in the mixed-class event here. Ayush Verma claimed bronze through the Raza points system, while Iran’s Erfan Bandori took gold.
Deepthi Jeevanji successfully defended her gold medal, clocking 56.36s to win the gold medal at the Asian Para Games 2026. She improved her timing from 56.59 seconds in 2022 to 56.36 seconds in 2026 — an improvement of 0.23 seconds.
BUSINESS
Fairfax’s IDBI Bank Bet Faces Three Big Tests
By Anjali Pal
Fairfax’s IDBI Bank Bet Faces Three Big Tests
Tata Sons Opens Review Of Articles To Meet Sebi Norms, Trusts’ Nomination Powers May Change
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Dussehra 2026: 10 Financial Mistakes To Leave Behind This Festive Season
By Outlook Money
Dussehra 2026: 10 Financial Mistakes To Leave Behind This Festive Season
LATEST
TRAVELLER
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
By Debarati Pal
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
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
LUXE
Interview | Daniel Bauer on Fashion Week Beauty, Creative Leadership and Looking Beyond Trends
By Sonali Mukherjee
Celebrity makeup artist and hairstylist Daniel Bauer speaks to Outlook Luxe in an exclusive interview following Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI 2026. He discusses creative collaboration, runway beauty and festive makeup, recalls a memorable TOIFA moment with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and explains why personal choice matters more than chasing trends
5 Premium Watches Under Rs. 3 Lakh Worth Investing In
By Aaron Jacob
Five compelling timepieces that combine mechanical credibility, thoughtful design and lasting appeal, offering both first time buyers and seasoned enthusiasts a smart entry into serious watch collecting
5 Luxury Watches That Are Redefining Modern Watch Design
By Aaron Jacob
Five contemporary timepieces are challenging traditional horological conventions with daring silhouettes, unconventional materials, ingenious mechanics and a refreshing disregard for playing it safe
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026: Gigi Hadid, Kylie Jenner and the Best Runway Looks
By Sonali Mukherjee
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2026 returned to Los Angeles with Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Barbara Palvin on the runway. Kylie Jenner made headlines in the Rs 480 crore Fantasy Bra, while Tate McRae joined the spectacle with a striking performance. Here are the standout looks and moments from the show