22 Lakh Students In Limbo After NEET UG 2026 Cancellation
Authorities are probing the circulation of a ‘guess paper’ that reportedly contained questions closely matching the actual examination paper.
THE LEAD
8 Days And Counting: Kerala Still Has No CM As Cong High Command Gropes In Dark
Unable to find a way out of the impasse created by the three senior contenders, the Congress high command has summoned more senior leaders to New Delhi for consultations.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In For Second Consecutive Term In Assam
By PTI
PM Modi, top BJP leaders attend ceremony as NDA forms government for third straight term in the state
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's Preliminary Squad Revealed - Check Who's In, Who's Out; Messi Included
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is part of the squad, however manager Lionel Scaloni has left the decision of playing the upcoming tournament entirely on Messi
Modi Urges Citizens To Cut Fuel Use Amid West Asia Crisis
PM calls for reduced dependence on imported goods and judicious use of petroleum products as global supply chains face disruptions
8 Days And Counting: Kerala Still Has No CM As Cong High Command Gropes In Dark
Unable to find a way out of the impasse created by the three senior contenders, the Congress high command has summoned more senior leaders to New Delhi for consultations.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn In For Second Consecutive Term In Assam
By PTI
PM Modi, top BJP leaders attend ceremony as NDA forms government for third straight term in the state
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's Preliminary Squad Revealed - Check Who's In, Who's Out; Messi Included
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is part of the squad, however manager Lionel Scaloni has left the decision of playing the upcoming tournament entirely on Messi
Modi Urges Citizens To Cut Fuel Use Amid West Asia Crisis
PM calls for reduced dependence on imported goods and judicious use of petroleum products as global supply chains face disruptions
NEWS
Bengal To Roll Out Ayushman Bharat, Modi Says ‘Double-Engine Govt’ Will Boost Welfare Delivery
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that the state will implement the Centre's flagship programme under which health insurance of up to Rs 5 lakh is provided to each eligible household annually.
Ranveer Singh To Play Lord Shiva In Trilogy Based On Amish Tripathi's The Immortals Of Meluha? Here's What We Know
Ranveer Singh will reportedly play Lord Shiva in a film adaptation of the Shiva Trilogy by Amish Tripathi.
Tamil Nadu Govt To Shut 717 Liquor Shops Across State Amid Prohibition Push
CM Vijay orders closure of liquor outlets near places of worship, educational institutions and bus stands amid prohibition demands.
Gold, Fuel and Forex: PM Modi Asks Indians To Cut Back Again
Prime Minister urges citizens to reduce dependence on imported goods, conserve fuel and avoid unnecessary foreign exchange outflow as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains
India Has More Than One Voice: Curator Amin Jaffer On India’s Pavilion At Venice Biennale
The national pavilion, Geographies of Distance: Remembering Home, curated by Dr Amin Jaffer, brings together five contemporary artists who explore the idea of belonging, home and urban transformation.
Shehbaz Sharif Extends Pakistan’s Austerity Drive Amid West Asia Uncertainty
By PTI
Fuel conservation measures prolonged till June 13 as US-Iran talks stall and energy supply concerns persist despite ceasefire
Modi Urges Citizens To Cut Fuel Use Amid West Asia Crisis
PM calls for reduced dependence on imported goods and judicious use of petroleum products as global supply chains face disruptions
MAGAZINE
Khela Hobe? - 11 May 2026 Issue
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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.
Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
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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.
Trump & US-Israel War on Iran - 21 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe US-Israel war against Iran can be coined as the war of nerves. Iran’s defiance has reframed the conflict, turning it into a test of endurance rather than dominance. Washington proclaims victory while Tehran has absorbed the blows and returned the attacks in almost equal measure. Iran appears to have called America’s bluff and the US risks emerging from this conflict with its reputation and military dominance tarnished. Outlook’s April 21 issue, I ran to bomb Iran, but instead I ran , maps the human, political, and ideological fault lines of this turbulent moment. Ali Araghi writes about living far away from family living through the war in Iran. Iftikar Gilani looks at how countries in West Asia confront a war with no safe ending, while Souzeina Mushtaq asks what has happened to America’s youth. Seema Guha analyses if the fragile two-week pause to the bombings will be unravelled because of Israel’s continuous bombing of Lebanon. Mrinalini Dhyani speaks to the Ex Health Minister of Lebanon to understand the civil health crisis in the country while Apeksha Priyadarshini writes about how wars of aggression have become culture wars. As elections loom, this issue also looks at sharpened political fault lines the freebie culture. Zenaira Bakhsh interviews the man in the eye of the storm, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi. NK Bhoopesh looks at how the Left in Kerala has failed to address the concerns of the marginalised communities. Yaseer Arafath writes on the language of the future in Kerala elections and Snigdhendu Bhattacharya details what the Election Commission is doing in West Bengal in the name of SIR. Vignesh Karthik asks why the elite hate freebies while in our Overlap section, Anand Teltumbde questions about policing transgender identity. Catch all this and more in our latest issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
Will PM Modi’s Austerity Call Affect IPL 2026? See What It Costs To Conduct One Indian Premier League Match
Prime Minister Modi’s austerity call has raised concerns over the fate of IPL 2026, with each match costing crores and consuming thousands of litres of fuel
FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's Preliminary Squad Revealed - Check Who's In, Who's Out; Messi Included
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is part of the squad, however manager Lionel Scaloni has left the decision of playing the upcoming tournament entirely on Messi
Australia ODI Tour Of Pakistan 2026: Full Squad, Maiden Call-Ups, Big Omissions, Schedule - All You Need To Know
With the ICC ODI World Cup coming up next year, the series presents a fantastic opportunity for both teams to build on team combinations and form in the white-ball format
PBKS Vs DC, IPL 2026: Why Has BCCI Reprimanded Delhi Capitals Captain Axar Patel?
During the IPL 2026 contest in Dharamsala, DC were found to maintain a slow over rate for which the BCCI fined captain Axar Patel INR 12 lakh
Rahul Dravid Is Officially A Team Owner Now – All You Need To Know About The Newest Cricket League
India legend Rahul Dravid was unveiled as the owner of Dublin Guardians ahead of the inaugural European T20 Premier League, set to run from August 26 to September 20, 2026
BUSINESS
Gen Z Entrepreneurs No Longer Wait for Experience or Capital: LinkedIn India Head
By Devabrata Dutta
Gen Z Entrepreneurs No Longer Wait for Experience or Capital: LinkedIn India Head
PEs Anxious over Exits from IT Services Bets Amid AI Fears, IPO Slowdown
By Ashutosh Mishra
Indian Oil Companies Lose ₹1,000 Cr Daily; ₹50,000-Cr Hit Ahead?
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
No Crude Oil Supply Disruption Amid West Asia Crisis, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri Assures
By Outlook Money
No Crude Oil Supply Disruption Amid West Asia Crisis, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri Assures
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Palace On Wheels Announces Rare May Journey For Luxury Travellers
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The Great Coastal Nations: A Look At The World’s Longest Shorelines
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LUXE
Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
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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
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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 […]
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