ISRO employees have sought clarity over the transfer of operational and manufacturing functions to industry as India expands private participation in the space sector, raising questions about jobs, in-house capabilities and the agency’s future role
By Pranay Vatsa
At the centre of the row are two disputes running in parallel — one over whether the demolition matched what the courts had actually ordered, and another over the state's heavy security response, including the reported house arrest of an opposition MP trying to reach the site
The move has triggered criticism from opposition leaders and minority representatives, who questioned the basis and implications of the VHP's proposed restrictions
The allegations come amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state, where more than 43.61 lakh names have been excluded from the draft voter list
The Lord’s defeat left Pakistan with 154 Test losses against 153 wins, while their batting and pace bowling numbers reveal a wider decline. Since 2022, Pakistan have been bowled out below 250 in 29 of 32 Tests and have yet to cross 200 in four innings in England.
By PTI
Scientists say underwater sound waves from collapsing volcanoes could help provide earlier warnings of deadly tsunamis
The complaints are being examined under JNU’s internal mechanism for addressing allegations of sexual harassment
Nepal Prime Minister Balen Shah is expected to raise climate justice and seek greater international support at the UN General Assembly after devastating floods, as Kathmandu assesses billions of dollars in damage and recovery costs
Modi returned to SRCC 13 years after his 2013 address, reviving his ‘half-filled glass’ analogy to challenge what he called persistent pessimism about India
National
The collapse occurred around 1.30 pm near Nanakpura Gurdwara, in an area close to Delhi University’s South Campus that is densely populated with student accommodations, hostels and eateries
National
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann welcomed Sekhon into the party at an event in Zira in Ferozepur district, fuelling speculation that the AAP could field him from the constituency
National
The deputy CEO is expected to oversee day-to-day coordination across key departments
International
Singapore police are investigating racist and xenophobic online comments linked to the Nepal disaster and criticism of Singapore Airlines’ investment in Air India, Senior Minister K Shanmugam said
International
The US military said the three vessels were part of a multibillion-dollar funding network allegedly linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
National
Gandhi said thousands of students were protesting in Maharashtra because their faith in the system had been “shattered”
National
By PTI
The Congress faces a tough task of resolving its internal feud before Punjab’s crucial assembly polls
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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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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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Brazil’s football federation is dispatching turf specialists to Kolkata on Sunday, September 6, to inspect the Salt Lake Stadium pitch ahead of the historic India-Brazil friendly. The delegation aims to evaluate ground readiness and ensure playing facilities meet world-class standards following concerns raised during Durand Cup matches
Following his recent Argentina retirement announcement, Lionel Messi marked his return to club football by providing two assists in Inter Miami's rain-delayed 2-2 Major League Soccer draw against Atlanta United. Despite goals from Casemiro and Luis Suárez, Miami conceded a late penalty equaliser, remaining second in the Eastern Conference standings
The Lord’s defeat left Pakistan with 154 Test losses against 153 wins, while their batting and pace bowling numbers reveal a wider decline. Since 2022, Pakistan have been bowled out below 250 in 29 of 32 Tests and have yet to cross 200 in four innings in England.
The devices are reportedly being kept by the board until the third Test ends, with neither the players involved nor the reason disclosed. The reported move has raised questions about how far the board can go with players’ personal devices beyond normal match-day restrictions.
Opting to bat first, Sooryavanshi struck 44 off 37 balls, aggressively targeting pacer Mohammed Siraj during a 100-run opening partnership with Abhimanyu Easwaran
By Bhupendra Paintola
Guts, 'Jugaad' And Scientific Odyssey: Can India’s Rocket Start-Ups Conquer The World?
By Outlook Business Desk
Stock Market This Week: Fed Rate Hike Bets, Bond Yields, Crude Oil And Other Cues To Watch
Ziro Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, Lineup And Everything You Need To Know
4-Day International Trips From India: Easy Escapes for a Short Break
Mumbai Buses Get Mini Libraries With Books for Daily Commuters
Yayoi Kusama: Remembering The Japanese Girl Who Turned Dots Into Infinity
India’s Airport Network Is Set To Grow By 100 Airports Over The Next Decade
From Gérald Genta’s rose gold minute repeater and Daniel Roth’s black gilt artistry to MB&F’s mechanical theatre, De Bethune’s astronomical display and Bvlgari’s ultra thin collaboration with Vianney Halter, these are the watches making a statement in Geneva
By Sonali Mukherjee
The Home Soirée 2026 brought Indian craft, handlooms, indigenous art, design and classical music together, celebrating the country's living cultural heritage
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in a black-and-white Dior look at the LVMH Prize 2026, where she presented the Karl Lagerfeld Prize in Paris
By Sonali Mukherjee
These five wellness retreats in India offer secluded stays designed to help guests switch off, slow down and reconnect with themselves
