Sugar prices have surged ahead of the festive season, but is India actually facing a shortage? Here’s how crop damage, lower production, festive demand, stockpiling and global prices are pushing up costs.
The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 — also referred to as the Dharma Swatantrya Adhiniyam — prohibits religious conversion carried out through force, fraud, coercion, misrepresentation, threat, undue influence or 'allurement,'
A fish market in Surat has been named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi without formal civic approval, drawing objections from traders and prompting the SMC to clarify the process
The Trump administration is proposing a new six-figure fee on certain H-1B petitions, following its earlier attempt to impose a $100,000 charge through a presidential proclamation.
The BMC has launched a demolition drive against unauthorised alterations and encroachments in luxury flats at Rustomjee Crown in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
The court did not decide whether Trump’s executive order is legal, but its ruling allows the administration to pursue changes to mail ballots as states prepare for the November elections.
By Minal Tomar
France’s badminton revolution reached its peak with two historic World Championships gold medals, as Alex Lanier and Gicquel-Delrue rewrote history after decades of investment
By Sidharth
Balendra Shah rose from a youth-led protest movement to Nepal’s prime minister after the old political order collapsed, but five months into his tenure, parliamentary scrutiny, diplomatic controversies and questions from his original Gen Z constituency are testing his government.
Iran has warned countries supporting Washington’s economic campaign could face retaliation. Here are Tehran’s options, from trade pressure to the Strait of Hormuz
National
Kota's school meal incident comes weeks after 34 Bihar students were hospitalised after detergent powder was allegedly served instead of salt with their mid-day meal
National
Personnel recovered one pistol, 12 pistol rounds and one hand grenade from the suspects, who were taken into custody
National
IMD issues a red alert for Delhi-NCR as heavy rain causes severe waterlogging, flight cancellations at IGI airport, and school closures in Gurgaon.
National
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 21-day furlough, marking his 17th temporary release from prison since his 2017 conviction
International
Washington ends Syria’s decades-old terrorism designation, while President Ahmed al-Sharaa says the move will support reconstruction, investment and economic recovery.
Cricket
Dhruv Jurel played a magnificent, disciplined knock, finishing unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls against Sri Lanka. His brilliant lower-order century powered India to a commanding total of 503/9 declared in the second Test
National
Meerut police safely recovered two children, aged 11 and 7, who ran away from Hastinapur to attempt a 24-hour YouTube 'Secret House' challenge.
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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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SubscribeThe resilience of Indian democracy lies less in the certainty of its institutions than in the persistence of its citizens. Across decades, governments with formidable parliamentary strength have learnt that political authority cannot rest on electoral arithmetic alone. It must be sustained by a continuing conversation with the people. The protests over the NEET ( National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak, culminating in the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, mark the latest chapter in that larger democratic story. This issue of Outlook examines how a movement led largely by young Indians reaffirmed an old principle of the Republic: that power derives its legitimacy not only from the vote, but also from accountability.
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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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PR Sreejesh has questioned Hockey India’s accountability after the World Cup, raising concerns over preparation and urging officials not to hide failures behind future targets like LA 2028
France’s badminton revolution reached its peak with two historic World Championships gold medals, as Alex Lanier and Gicquel-Delrue rewrote history after decades of investment
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Kiara Advani dazzled in a black velvet lace saree by Manish Malhotra at the Toxic pre-release event in Hyderabad, blending classic glamour with gothic elegance
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A fine watch is the sort of gift that does something rather clever: it marks a moment while continuing to live through countless others; from jewellery inspired elegance and moonphase romance to everyday sophistication
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Three machines arrived in Monterey with three very different ideas of speed; one wants to tour, one wants to preserve the art of driving, and one wants to frighten the scenery
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Nayanthara's latest Onam look pairs an ivory saree, gold jewellery and jasmine gajra for a refined take on traditional Kerala festive style
