After 2 Polls Without Muslims, Why Has BJP Fielded 8 Candidates In Jaipur Civic Elections?
The BJP has fielded eight Muslim candidates in Jaipur after not giving a ticket to any Muslim candidate in the 2023 Assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
THE LEAD
‘No Double Standards On Terror’: PM Modi’s Strong Message At SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the dismantling of terrorism's financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe-haven networks, while outlining India's priorities on security, connectivity and economic opportunity at the SCO Summit.
Trump Approval Plunges to Career-Low 33% Amid Iran War, Economy Woes: Poll
A survey found Donald Trump's approval at the lowest level of his political career, while Democrats showed greater enthusiasm ahead of the November elections.
Can The SCO Counter US-Centred Global Order Through Multiculturalism?
As leaders gather in Bishkek, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is presenting itself as a platform for multipolarity, cultural diversity and multilateralism. The question is whether that vision can become a credible alternative to a global order long shaped by US influence.
Lionel Messi Retires: Who Will Replace Him As Argentina Captain?
Who will fill the massive Messi void? Argentina must find a new captain after Messi’s retirement, with Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister among the potential successors
PM Modi Hails India's GDP Growth, Says, 'Avoid Gold, Foreign Travel'
According to data released by MoSPI, India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY27, covering the April-June period
The Man Who Saw Lionel Messi Before the World Did: How Jorge Messi Shaped A Legend
Jorge Messi played a pivotal role in Lionel Messi’s journey from Rosario to global stardom, guiding his career, supporting difficult decisions and witnessing his son become a football legend
USS Abraham Lincoln To Dock In Thailand’s Pattaya After 200 Days At Sea
The carrier is scheduled to arrive at nearby Laem Chabang on Wednesday along with two accompanying Navy vessels
Inside India’s Decision To Buy Javelin Missiles 16 Years Later
India’s long-pending Javelin acquisition reflects a complicated mix of an earlier US offer, end-use monitoring and technology-transfer concerns, alternative Israeli procurement, indigenous missile development and a much deeper defence relationship with Washington.
NEWS
National
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, mentioned the applications before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant
International
An Indian citizen was among 12 people killed in a massive overnight Russian aerial assault across Kyiv, Odesa, and other regions, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed.
International
The Islamabad High Court has ordered authorities to allow Imran Khan to meet family members and speak to his sons by phone, while directing that he and Bushra Bibi not be kept in solitary confinement
National
In the letter, the legislators described the situation in Manipur as “critical and volatile” and called for what they termed “decisive and bold action” to prevent further deterioration
National
hortly after departure, the aircraft reported an engine-related technical issue, prompting Air Traffic Control (ATC) to declare a “full emergency” and direct the aircraft back to the airport
International
Gurmeet Singh became a US citizen in 2011 but was later convicted of rape and kidnapping after concealing the crimes during his naturalisation process.
National
The decision has triggered speculation over whether the manuscript faced objections to references to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) or other politically sensitive issues
MAGAZINE
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeMore than five crore Indians use cannabis and opioids—roughly the population of Spain. Drugs are no longer confined to the margins of society. They are moving from affluent neighbourhoods to small towns and villages, feeding a rapidly expanding illicit market that is becoming more organised, more sophisticated and harder for law enforcement to contain. India’s geography makes the crisis even more dangerous. Wedged between the Golden Crescent in the west and the Golden Triangle in the east, the country sits between two of the world’s major narcotics hubs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Independence Day speech underlined the urgency of the challenge.The stakes could hardly be higher. Nearly one crore young Indians are estimated to be addicted to synthetic drugs, at a time when 27 per cent of the country’s population is aged 15-29. Every addiction carries a cost, not just to families, but to productivity, healthcare, the criminal-justice system and national security. India’s drug problem is a crisis capable of eating into the country’s demographic dividend and undermining its economic ambitions. In this issue of Outlook, we travelled to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana to understand how deep the crisis runs, and to tell the stories of people whose lives have been shattered by drugs.
Whose Idea of India? - 31 August 2026 Issue
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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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Parliament on Street - 17 August 2026 Issue
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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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SPORTS
Six World Cups, 125 Goals & Four Major Trophies: Breaking Down Lionel Messi’s Extraordinary Argentina Legacy
By Deepak Joshi
Track Lionel Messi’s Argentina career year by year, from his 2005 debut to retirement in 2026, covering goals, tournaments, World Cup records, trophies and major milestones
Who will fill the massive Messi void? Argentina must find a new captain after Messi’s retirement, with Cristian Romero, Emiliano Martinez and Alexis Mac Allister among the potential successors
Lionel Messi’s international retirement has sparked emotional tributes from teammates and sporting stars, as the Argentina legend closes a 21-year career crowned by Copa América and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi's net worth is estimated at $1.1 billion, with the Argentina legend earning around $140 million over the last 12 months. Despite retiring from international football, Messi remains with Inter Miami until 2028, while his endorsements and business ventures continue to drive his wealth
When Messi first announced his retirement in 2016, the decision even prompted a reaction from his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.
BUSINESS
Guts, 'Jugaad' And Scientific Odyssey: Can India’s Rocket Start-Ups Conquer The World?
By Bhupendra Paintola
Guts, 'Jugaad' And Scientific Odyssey: Can India’s Rocket Start-Ups Conquer The World?
MONEY
Hy-Tech Engineers Shares List At 41.5% Premium At Rs 75 On NSE
By Outlook Money
Hy-Tech Engineers Shares List At 41.5% Premium At Rs 75 On NSE
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TRAVELLER
Why Shoulder-Season Travel Is Becoming India’s Smartest Booking Strategy
By Rikant Pittie
Why Shoulder-Season Travel Is Becoming India’s Smartest Booking Strategy
Delhi Hotels See Sharp Rise In Room Rates Ahead Of BRICS Summit
Delhi Hotels See Sharp Rise In Room Rates Ahead Of BRICS Summit
Why India’s First High-Altitude Safari Worries The People Who Know Ladakh Best
Why India’s First High-Altitude Safari Worries The People Who Know Ladakh Best
From The Latest Issue: The Long Way South: Following The Mississippi From Minnesota To Illinois
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Japan’s Nara Prison Has Been Transformed Into A Luxury Hotel
Japan’s Nara Prison Has Been Transformed Into A Luxury Hotel
LUXE
5 Flying Cars That Could Change the Way We Travel
By Aaron Jacob
The flying car has graduated from science fiction into a rapidly evolving world of electric vertical takeoff aircraft, where autonomous technology, distributed propulsion and compact designs are beginning to make the idea of leaving the traffic behind look rather less ridiculous
Inside Will Smith’s House: A Look At His Extraordinary Home
By Aaron Jacob
Built over seven years and shaped by architecture, craftsmanship and personal storytelling, Will Smith’s sprawling California compound is less a celebrity mansion than a private world where creativity, family life and extraordinary design exist on an almost cinematic scale
Suhana Khan’s Cartier Looks Cost Lakhs: From Rs 2.14 Lakh Alex Perry to Rs 6.6 Lakh Versace
By Sonali Mukherjee
From Rs 2.14 lakh Alex Perry gown to Rs 6.6 lakh Versace mini dress, Suhana Khan brought two contrasting looks to a single Cartier evening
Why Slow Travel Is Becoming the New Luxury for High-End Travellers
By Sonali Mukherjee
The ultra-wealthy are paying for unscheduled time, not itineraries. Inside the Indian retreats built for slow, unhurried luxury travel