With Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE in BRICS 2026, Pakistan tied to Riyadh through a new defence pact, and India fresh from the SCO’s Iran declaration, New Delhi faces a tougher diplomatic test.
BRICS economies accounted for nearly 40% of global GDP in 2024, outpacing the G7’s 29% share on a purchasing power parity basis, as per IMF
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) outlined the proposal during talks with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) in New Delhi on September 9
The Bengal CID arrested Sumit Roy after the Supreme Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in the Salboni land grab case
Donald Trump has proposed a $5,000 “dividend” for adult American citizens if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress, but the payment is not yet a federal programme and would require congressional action before anyone could receive it.
Akash Anand’s repeated exits have revived questions over Mayawati’s succession plans and the BSP’s future leadership as the party struggles to regain lost political ground in Uttar Pradesh
A Houthi takeover of Perim could give the Iran-backed group a foothold over Bab al-Mandab, the Red Sea gateway now carrying Saudi oil diverted from the Strait of Hormuz.
Rajasthan BJP leader Rajendra Rathore has urged the CBFC to remove ‘Shoorveer’ from Mirzapur The Movie, calling its use disrespectful to Maharana Pratap and Rajasthan’s heritage
After years of speculation, Apple has finally entered the foldable race with the iPhone Duo — alongside a refreshed iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch and AirPods lineup
National
The five-storey building, which housed a boys’ PG near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed on Sunday afternoon. At least seven people died and seven others suffered injuries in the incident
Other Sports
Vinesh Phogat has challenged her exclusion from the 2026 World Championships selection trials after returning from maternity, prompting the Delhi High Court to question the WFI’s selection policy and call for clear guidelines to protect women athletes returning after childbirth
National
Flight 6E 97 was carrying 107 passengers and six crew members when the message was discovered. The aircraft diverted to Ahmedabad, where the passengers and crew were taken to Terminal 2
National
The multi-storey building, which functioned as a private boys’ hostel near Delhi University’s South Campus, collapsed while work was allegedly underway in its basement. Five students and two labourers were killed
Cricket
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has questioned Mike Hesson's loyalty, citing his IPL links and potential outside influence
International
Algiers said it had exhausted all avenues for preserving ties with Abu Dhabi, but did not publicly spell out a specific incident behind the decision. The rift has built over years of competing regional interests.
National
Y Khemchand Singh visited the slain musician’s family in Imphal after Chongtham Vikram Singh was allegedly beaten to death following a dispute over noise outside his Kilokari home.
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
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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.
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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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India Vs Bangladesh Live Score, Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final: Catch play-by-play updates for Women's Asia Cup 2026 Semi-Final between IND-W and BAN-W on Thursday, 10 September at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Vinesh Phogat has challenged her exclusion from the 2026 World Championships selection trials after returning from maternity, prompting the Delhi High Court to question the WFI’s selection policy and call for clear guidelines to protect women athletes returning after childbirth
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has questioned Mike Hesson's loyalty, citing his IPL links and potential outside influence
East Zone ended their 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy, securing the title after their final against South Zone ended in a draw. Ishan Kishan's 270 and East's mammoth 708 in the first innings gave them a decisive 372-run lead
The India-Afghanistan T20I series opener will go ahead as scheduled on September 13 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, despite Delhi Traffic Police’s request to reschedule the match due to the BRICS Summit. The remaining two matches are scheduled for September 15 and 17
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Apple’s iPhone Duo May Not Reverse Its India Sales Slump
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Gold’s Next Test: What Happens If US Inflation Beats Expectations?
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Monsoon humidity, pollution and sun exposure can leave skin looking dull and uneven. These seven vitamin C serums combine brightening and antioxidant benefits with different price points, from indulgent luxury formulas to more accessible options, making it easier to find a serum that suits your skincare routine
By Sonali Mukherjee
September brings cooler afternoons and a fresh round of weekend brunches across Delhi-NCR. From regional Indian flavours and street-food stations to interactive experiences and indulgent spreads, these five brunches offer plenty of reasons to make a leisurely meal part of your weekend plans
By Sonali Mukherjee
With John Ternus at the helm of Apple, his understated wardrobe offers an unexpected lens on power dressing. His low-key approach contrasts with the signature styles of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, while reflecting luxury’s broader shift towards restraint, subtle craftsmanship and status without obvious branding
By Aaron Jacob
As Akshay Kumar embraces his darker side in Haiwaan, take a look at the luxury cars that sit rather comfortably alongside Bollywood’s Khiladi image, from a Rolls Royce Phantom to a Porsche Cayenne
