After 11 days of hectic consultations and intense bargaining, the Congress leadership finally chose V. D. Satheesan as Chief Minister, much to the chagrin of some senior leaders within the party.
Satheesan’s clean image, accessibility, and deep connect with party workers and ordinary voters gave him an edge.
The wholesale price data released today tells the producer-side story. India's WPI-based inflation surged to 8.3% in April 2026, up from 3.88% in March, the highest reading 3.5 years
A possible Super El Niño in 2026 could disrupt weather patterns and India’s monsoon
The BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi opened amid growing concerns over the Iran-US war, rising crude prices, and disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz
With the completion of this phase, the entire country will come under the SIR process except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the EC said
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court during proceedings related to alleged post-poll violence in the State.
Trump is expected to raise the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war and fragile ceasefire, while China reiterated its opposition to US arms deals with Taiwan.
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, breaking a host of records and milestones along the way
The government has banned sugar exports till September 30 to stabilise domestic prices, protect supply, and prevent input cost pressures for industries amid fragile production growth and ethanol diversion concerns
India is highly dependent on imports to meet its energy supply, Malhotra said, adding that prolonged disruptions are beginning to impact India
At the systemic level, the BJP is not just defeating regional parties; it is redefining their space and narrowing their horizons unless they adapt structurally and culturally
The recent election results in Kerala suggest that a crack may be emerging in the state’s long-standing political pattern
The drift towards national parties, with the Congress as the distant competitor of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is quite evident today
The march of the saffron party has been relentless in the East. It has moved through the cracks left behind by ageing regional satraps, turning every faultline into a foothold
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From the streets of Kanthi to Writers’ Building, Adhikari’s trajectory, in all of its hail and haze, is one of political progression—of organisational pedigree, ground-level mobilisation, confrontational prominence and ultimately, feted recognition.
From child actor to Gen Z political hero, Joseph Vijay’s rise charts a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics as he turns anti-establishment screen roles, grassroots activism, and massive youth fandom into a winning movement that reshapes the state’s electoral landscape.
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With NEET UG 2026 cancellation impacting over 23 lakh students, the latest controversy has revived concerns over how repeatedly paper leaks have derailed India’s biggest entrance and recruitment exams.
Satheesan’s clean image, accessibility, and deep connect with party workers and ordinary voters gave him an edge.
The wholesale price data released today tells the producer-side story. India's WPI-based inflation surged to 8.3% in April 2026, up from 3.88% in March, the highest reading 3.5 years
A possible Super El Niño in 2026 could disrupt weather patterns and India’s monsoon
The BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi opened amid growing concerns over the Iran-US war, rising crude prices, and disruptions in maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz
With the completion of this phase, the entire country will come under the SIR process except Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the EC said
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court during proceedings related to alleged post-poll violence in the State.
Trump is expected to raise the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the Iran war and fragile ceasefire, while China reiterated its opposition to US arms deals with Taiwan.
Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 105 powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, breaking a host of records and milestones along the way
The government has banned sugar exports till September 30 to stabilise domestic prices, protect supply, and prevent input cost pressures for industries amid fragile production growth and ethanol diversion concerns
India is highly dependent on imports to meet its energy supply, Malhotra said, adding that prolonged disruptions are beginning to impact India
At the systemic level, the BJP is not just defeating regional parties; it is redefining their space and narrowing their horizons unless they adapt structurally and culturally
The recent election results in Kerala suggest that a crack may be emerging in the state’s long-standing political pattern
The drift towards national parties, with the Congress as the distant competitor of the Bharatiya Janata Party, is quite evident today
The march of the saffron party has been relentless in the East. It has moved through the cracks left behind by ageing regional satraps, turning every faultline into a foothold
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Regional strongholds are turning into besieged fortresses, facing the relentless advance of the BJP with the ambition and machinery to occupy the national centre almost alone
From the streets of Kanthi to Writers’ Building, Adhikari’s trajectory, in all of its hail and haze, is one of political progression—of organisational pedigree, ground-level mobilisation, confrontational prominence and ultimately, feted recognition.
From child actor to Gen Z political hero, Joseph Vijay’s rise charts a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics as he turns anti-establishment screen roles, grassroots activism, and massive youth fandom into a winning movement that reshapes the state’s electoral landscape.
By Jinit Parmar
The Bharatiya Janata Party didn’t just defeat the Shiv Sena; they dismantled it from within
With NEET UG 2026 cancellation impacting over 23 lakh students, the latest controversy has revived concerns over how repeatedly paper leaks have derailed India’s biggest entrance and recruitment exams.
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FAIMA Moves SC Seeking NTA Overhaul as NEET-UG 2026 cancelled for the first time, affecting over 22 lakh candidates
The Prime Minister had earlier urged citizens to cut down on petrol and diesel consumption, avoid non-essential foreign travel, and reduce gold purchases.
US President Donald Trump has announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the White House on 24 September, following an invitation extended during their meeting, where both leaders exchanged remarks on bilateral ties.
By Jinit Parmar
The Nashik Municipal Corporation, which had initially agreed to Rs 1,000 crore cost-sharing arrangement, has now cited financial constraints as the reason it can no longer sustain its original commitment.
91% girls, 88% boys pass exam as per Board of School Education Haryana
RCB Vs KKR, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders were beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Raipur on Wednesday, May 13 which left their chances of qualifying for the top four, hanging by a thread
West Bengal government has made fit certificates mandatory before animal slaughter and prohibited open public slaughter under updated guidelines issued in line with the 1950 Act and Calcutta High Court orders. Violations may attract jail and fines.
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
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SubscribeJust as the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, electoral battles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are heating up. The Union government has suffered an unexpected setback: its bid to pass a constitutional amendment linking women’s reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise, has been defeated. This round belongs to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, one of the fiercest critics of the Delimitation Bill . In West Bengal, the exclusion of over 90 lakh voters has emerged as the defining poll issue. Can these two states resist the saffron surge this election season? In a special interview with Outlook, Stalin calls the delimitation a conspiracy to silence the southern states. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports an elaborate mechanism aimed at reshaping Bengal’s electorate in favour of the BJP, as part of its all-out battle against the Trinamool Congress. Campaigning in Tamil Nadu is revolving around delimitation and federalism, while on the ground the TVK factor is generating excitement, reports NK Bhoopesh from the ground. Ilyas Mohammad in his column profiles the actor -politician, Vijay and asks whether Thalapathy can become Thala. With Nitish Kumar's exit an era has ended. Asghar Khan and Mrityunjay Sharma trace the trajectory of Nitish's political career and what the future holds for Bihar. Seema Guha taken an overview of the latest developments in the US -Israel war on Iran while K.P Fabian looks at the new geopolitical equations and the social and economic impact of the war. Bhaskar Roy interviews Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his work while Shikha Jhingan turns the spotlight on Asha Bhosle, whose unforgettable voice became the soundtrack of generations of Bollywood films. Read all this and more in the latest issue of Outlook.
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