The BJP-JD(S) alliance swept all four MLC seats in Karnataka, leaving the Congress empty-handed as counting continued across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, raising questions over the party’s organisational strength
By Pranay Vatsa
With all 117 Assembly seats up for grabs and a crowded field forming, the next few months of alliance-building, defections and controversy are likely to matter as much as the campaign itself
WPL 2027 Auction LIVE Updates: From blockbuster bids to strategic steals, track every single purchase, remaining purse, and team composition in real-time as the five franchises race to fill 27 slots.
S Valarmathi, secretary of the All Kerala Lower Primary School Teacher (LPST) Rank Holders’ Association, tonsured her head to protest the delay in appointments
Doctors in Afghanistan say a reported Taliban order has halted corneal transplant surgeries, disrupting a charitable programme and leaving patients awaiting treatment, amid uncertainty over whether the restrictions amount to a nationwide ban
Vaishnavi Sharma’s maiden five-for and unbeaten fifties from Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma powered India to an eight-wicket win, sealing a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Zimbabwe
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The decision comes amid renewed violence in Manipur, where the conflict between Meiteis and Kukis that erupted in May 2023 has been compounded by a separate and increasingly deadly confrontation between Nagas and Kuki-Zo communities
From paper ballots and mail-in votes to recounts and state certification, the US midterm election process involves multiple checks before congressional results become official
Exit polls leave both blocs short of a majority, with Arab-led parties potentially holding the key to forming Israel’s next government.
National
Members were informed that the complex, housing a golf course, swimming pool and restaurants, would remain closed from October 28 until further orders
Cricket
South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Day 2: Follow live scores, real-time ball-by-ball commentary, session highlights, and all critical updates right here as it happened
International
Flight-tracking data shows Taiwan’s major carriers rerouting Europe-bound services through Russian airspace after Islamabad’s reported restriction, which comes amid closer ties between Pakistan and China.
Art & Entertainment
One of Iran's most acclaimed filmmakers, Panahi won the 2025 Palme d'Or for It Was Just An Accident that also scooped two Oscar nods earlier this year
Other Sports
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International
Two high-speed trains operated by Renfe and Iryo collided near Urda in central Spain, forcing the suspension of services between Madrid and Andalusia as emergency teams continued rescue operations.
National
Nirmala Sitharaman accused the Congress leader of politicising commercial and legal matters after LoP Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Tata Group is being “criminally destroyed”
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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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.
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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.
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IND-W vs ZIM-W Highlights, 3rd ODI: India Women completed a 3-0 series sweep with an eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe in Vadodara. Vaishnavi Sharma claimed her maiden international five-wicket haul as Zimbabwe were bowled out for 131, before Pratika Rawal (59*) and Shafali Verma (51*) powered India to 133/2 in just 17 overs
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South Africa Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Day 2: Follow live scores, real-time ball-by-ball commentary, session highlights, and all critical updates right here as it happened
Abhishek Sharma's Wellington century reignites Darren Sammy's flat-track debate as his overseas hundreds, IPL transformation and fearless high-risk, high-reward batting highlight India's explosive T20 approach
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Is Young India Jobless or Skill-Less? The Complex Tale of a Fast-Growing Economy
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Received A Cash Gift From Family? ITAT Jaipur Ruling Shows How Paper Trails Can Save You From Scrutiny
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TAG Heuer unveils the Carrera Day-Date, limited to 250 pieces for India, as Guillaume Boilot speaks about racing DNA, a 25-year retail partnership and the Maison’s future in the country
By Sonali Mukherjee
Solah shringar brings together 16 traditional adornments associated with beauty, marital customs and cultural heritage. Explore the significance of solah shringar, featuring sindoor, mehendi, fine jewellery, designer anklets and fragrances that bring a contemporary luxury perspective to Karwa Chauth dressing
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Sweeping staircases, crystal chandeliers, an emerald green bar and a floodlit football pitch give the singer’s Los Angeles estate a personality as big as his career
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Fabelle collaborates with ITC Sangeet Research Academy to launch the Nav-Ras Collection, nine handcrafted pralines inspired by India’s nine emotions.
