The assurance came as students continued their protest over alleged exam irregularities, with the Jharkhand government proposing cancellation of three examinations as per sources, scrutiny of a private testing agency and wider reforms in recruitment processes
Mamata Banerjee alleged her vehicle was attacked by stones, shoes and mud during a visit to meet a TMC worker’s family, blaming BJP-backed elements and accusing police of inaction
A Carver Aviation trainer aircraft veered off the runway during a training exercise at Baramati airstrip, with the pilot and cadet onboard escaping without injuries
AAP alleges subsidised rice meant for Delhi’s poor was diverted for private sale, estimating the proposed arrangement at Rs 22,000 crore over three years
Air India says pilot drug test results remain pending after AI2379 turbulence injured passengers, while authorities continue examining the Phuket-Delhi flight incident
Indian students prop up American graduate STEM education, the H-1B pipeline and a $43-billion export industry. A widening wall of visa fees, vetting, and fixed-term rules is now testing how long that arrangement will hold
Breaking his silence on his resignation, Pradhan said he had no personal issues at the time and maintained that the aspirations of young Indians were more important to him than his ministerial position
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended on both routes from August 9 due to persistent rains and track-repair work, with officials saying it is unlikely to resume this year
The updated Survey of India map formally standardises 27 locations and features in Arunachal Pradesh, including strategically significant passes and sites linked to the India-China frontier
Assam's flood death toll has risen to 99, with over 1.47 lakh people still affected as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed relief operations and flood-control measures in Darrang
Jharkhand government and protesting students held their sixth round of talks over alleged JPSC-JSSC examination irregularities as the Ranchi agitation entered its 16th day
Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at 26 locations in Sopore as part of a UAPA probe into the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and its associated network amid an intensified security crackdown following recent terror attacks
The 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.
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
In order to make critical legislative changes that leave a lasting political imprint, BJP needs to secure 2/3rd majority in Parliament. Support from its allies is not enough. Recent splits in political parties may help BJP reach the magic number
Supporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
The IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
Sarfaraz Khan makes a much-anticipated return to the Indian Test squad after a lengthy absence, following a dedicated period spent addressing fitness standards and sharpening his red-ball game
India secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in their three-day warm-up fixture in Colombo. The match was highlighted by a brisk fifty from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill's return from injury, and Devdutt Padikkal's stellar first-innings century
Ekaterina Alexandrova stunned world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Toronto, winning 7-6(3), 4-6, 6-4 to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals with a statement victory
Brett Lee praises Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting and IPL exploits, dismisses age debate and urges India to protect the teenage sensation from excessive pressure as he develops
Rodrigo De Paul honoured Lionel Messi after his father Jorge’s death by revealing Messi’s No. 10 shirt during Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup defeat to Monterrey
Locarno Film Festival 2026 | Playing in Filmmakers of the Present competition, Mohanad Yaqubi’s archival documentary encompasses the trailblazing work of Lebanese filmmaker, Jocelyne Saab, while her camera scanned wars, uprisings and the origin of hope.
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
Discover what luminous coating in watches really is—its fascinating evolution from radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova—and how it enhances visibility, safety and design in contemporary timepieces