‘Kashmir Is Pakistan’s Jugular Vein’: Shehbaz Sharif Warns Indus Water Diversion ‘Act Of War’
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warned that any attempt to stop, impede or divert Pakistan’s share of Indus waters would trigger a response.
THE LEAD
Who Is Petal Gahlot? Meet The Indian Diplomat Who Took On Pakistan At UNGA
Petal Gahlot has become a prominent Indian voice at the UN after sharp responses to Pakistan on Kashmir and terrorism.
Taiwan Says US Arms Sales Are In Washington’s Interest After Trump-Xi Summit
Taipei says US weapons support is vital to Taiwan’s defence and semiconductor industry after the Trump-Xi summit.
India Warns Pakistan Of ‘Consequences’ Over Terrorism After Sharif’s UNGA Speech
India hit back at Shehbaz Sharif’s UNGA remarks, rejecting Pakistan’s claims on Kashmir and warning of consequences if cross-border terrorism continues.
Brij Bhushan Acquittal Challenged By Women Wrestlers Over Sexual Harassment Case
Women wrestlers have moved Delhi Sessions Court against the former WFI chief’s acquittal, alleging the trial court applied an “ideal victim” standard.
Iran Awaits US Response After WSJ Reports Trump Rejects 7-Day Peace Plan
Tehran’s proposal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and halt fighting across the Middle East within seven days.
Who Is Gyanesh Kumar ? The Chief Election Commissioner At The Centre Of A Poll Panel Dispute
An IIT-Kanpur graduate and former Kerala cadre bureaucrat, Gyanesh Kumar rose through key government positions before becoming Chief Election Commissioner amid political controversy and internal poll panel differences
'Held Knife To Her Throat': Chilling Details Of Aastha Kunj Park Rape Case Emerge
The FIR states that one of the accused, identified as Asif, took out a firearm after another accused allegedly said, “Asif bhai gun nikal.” The girl identified Asif as the person wearing a purple shirt and told police that he showed her a black-coloured gun before putting it away
From Jantar Mantar To Guwahati: Congress Launches Nationwide Protests, Demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Resignation
The protests were reported in Delhi, Bihar, Assam, Punjab, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Congress leaders alleged that the Election Commission had compromised its independence and demanded that Kumar step down
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International
Last week, Trump signed the ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’, which allows tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, including India and China
National
BJP allies LJP (Ram Vilas), TDP and RLM seek clearer answers from the Election Commission after concerns raised by two Election Commissioners over voter roll revision
International
The US Army Reserve is assessing medical, logistics and military police units amid rising US-Cuba tensions.
Other Sports
By Minal Tomar
Asian Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates (September 26): Check real-time updates from India’s events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India are aiming for medals in kabaddi, athletics and canoe sprint. Get the latest updates, medal tally, results, schedule and highlights from the Asian Games
International
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said attacks on commercial shipping and merchant vessels were “legally and morally indefensible” as India and Liberia launched a new group focused on the safety of seafarers and global shipping.
National
The Chief Election Commissioner and both Election Commissioners had unanimously approved the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) for Bihar, the Summary Revision for Assam and SIR orders for other states and Union Territories
International
A Delhi court has allowed US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke and six Ukrainian co-accused to travel abroad for a month, even as the NIA’s investigation into alleged drone-warfare training in Myanmar remains open.
MAGAZINE
One Tukaram is Not Enough - 12 October 2026 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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The Chinese Plunder - 28 September 2026 Issue
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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.
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.
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SPORTS
Asian Games Day 8 Live Updates: India Women Win Kabaddi Gold; Sawan Barwal Ends 44-Year Marathon Medal Wait
By Minal Tomar
Asian Games 2026 Day 8 Live Updates (September 26): Check real-time updates from India’s events at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. India are aiming for medals in kabaddi, athletics and canoe sprint. Get the latest updates, medal tally, results, schedule and highlights from the Asian Games
India’s women’s kabaddi team won gold on Saturday, September 26, at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, defeating Iran 37–34 in a tense final. The victory gave India its third gold medal at the continental tournament and lifted its overall medal tally to 27, with women involved in all three golds.
Defending champions India won the Asian Games women’s kabaddi final 37-34 against Iran on Saturday, clinching a record-extending fourth title. India led 22-16 at half-time, absorbed a late Iranian fightback, and held firm through key defensive plays to preserve their dominance in the continental event.
Sawan Barwal ended India's 44-year wait for an Asian Games marathon medal, winning silver in 2:11:37 at Aichi-Nagoya. He also became the first Indian to win a marathon medal outside India
India won silver in the women’s 50m rifle 3 positions team event at the Asian Games 2026, with Tilottama Sen, Vidarsa Vinod and Ashi Chouksey scoring 1763. Tilottama and Vidarsa also qualified for the individual final, finishing third and sixth, respectively, while China took gold with an Asian record-equalling 1773
BUSINESS
Rising Inequality An Outcome Of Predatory Or Rent-Seeking Activities, Says Economist Jean Drèze
By Parth Singh
Rising Inequality An Outcome Of Predatory Or Rent-Seeking Activities, Says Economist Jean Drèze
MONEY
Can NSE Trade On NSE? Chairman Questions Self-Listing Rules: Which Exchanges Do It?
By Rishabh Raj
Can NSE Trade On NSE? Chairman Questions Self-Listing Rules: Which Exchanges Do It?
TRAVELLER
Who Decides A Hotel Is 5-Star? Inside India’s Hotel Classification System
By Tenzin Chodon
Who Decides A Hotel Is 5-Star? Inside India’s Hotel Classification System
A First-Timer’s Guide To Jaisalmer: 8 Places And Experiences To Add To Your Itinerary
A First-Timer’s Guide To Jaisalmer: 8 Places And Experiences To Add To Your Itinerary
6 Hotels That Push The Boundaries Of Architecture And Design
6 Hotels That Push The Boundaries Of Architecture And Design
The Muraka: How The Maldives Built A Hotel Beneath The Indian Ocean
The Muraka: How The Maldives Built A Hotel Beneath The Indian Ocean
Why This Spanish Village Is Still Blue Years After the Smurfs Came To Town
Why This Spanish Village Is Still Blue Years After the Smurfs Came To Town
LUXE
Five Anti-Ageing Beauty Trends Transforming Skincare This Season
By Sonali Mukherjee
Anti-ageing skincare is taking a more sophisticated turn in 2026, with LED devices, luxury barrier creams, targeted peptides, PDRN and retinal entering increasingly curated beauty routines. As consumers look beyond quick fixes, these developments reflect a wider shift towards skin longevity, maintenance and more targeted approaches to keeping skin looking healthy over time
From Waitlists To Wish Lists: The World’s Hardest Restaurant Reservations
By Aaron Jacob
Seven restaurants around the world where money alone won't get you a table, and patience, timing and a little luck matter far more than your credit limit
Where Tony Stark, Thor & The Avengers Would Unwind After Endgame Encore
By Sonali Mukherjee
As Avengers: Endgame Encore returns to theatres, imagine where Tony Stark, Thor, Captain America and other Avengers would escape after their biggest battles. From Manhattan and St. Moritz to Venice and the Maldives, these luxury hotels and retreats offer destinations that suit each superhero’s personality and style
Interview | Pupul Sagar On PALETTE INFINITO: Celebrating 30+ Indian Artists Through Paintings And Sculptures
By Aaron Jacob
The curator behind Sagar's Art Stream on building Palette Infinito, curating her own father's work, and why great exhibitions begin long before the art goes up