BJP’s 2027 Mission Begins: Big UP Cabinet, Party Shake-Up Underway
Fresh from its victory in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party has shifted into early election mode for the 2027 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
THE LEAD
NEET 2026 Row: What Is the NTA and Why Has it Faced Repeated Controversies?
From paper leaks and hacking scandals to irregular scoring and impersonation rackets, the National Testing Agency has repeatedly faced allegations over lapses in exam conduct and security.
Why India Chose Caution over Easily Available Russian LNG
India declines sanctioned Russian LNG cargoes as West Asia tensions intensify global energy security concerns
Trump And Xi To Meet Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire And US-China Trade Tensions
By Ainnie Arif
Both sides are also expected to discuss tariffs, rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence and Taiwan as Washington and Beijing attempt to stabilise ties after a damaging trade war.
8 Days And Counting: Kerala Still Has No CM As Cong High Command Gropes In Dark
Unable to find a way out of the impasse created by the three senior contenders, the Congress high command has summoned more senior leaders to New Delhi for consultations.
NEET 2026 Row: What Is the NTA and Why Has it Faced Repeated Controversies?
From paper leaks and hacking scandals to irregular scoring and impersonation rackets, the National Testing Agency has repeatedly faced allegations over lapses in exam conduct and security.
Why India Chose Caution over Easily Available Russian LNG
India declines sanctioned Russian LNG cargoes as West Asia tensions intensify global energy security concerns
Trump And Xi To Meet Amid Fragile Iran Ceasefire And US-China Trade Tensions
By Ainnie Arif
Both sides are also expected to discuss tariffs, rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence and Taiwan as Washington and Beijing attempt to stabilise ties after a damaging trade war.
8 Days And Counting: Kerala Still Has No CM As Cong High Command Gropes In Dark
Unable to find a way out of the impasse created by the three senior contenders, the Congress high command has summoned more senior leaders to New Delhi for consultations.
NEWS
NEET Paper Leak: Medical Sciences Student Detained In Nashik, Key Clues Emerge
The document contained 410 questions with answers and was sold to employees at paying guest accommodations and coaching centers catering to NEET aspirants.
IPL Dispatch: Gujarat Titans Zoom Ahead In Playoffs Race; Axar Patel Latest To Be Fined
By Bhuvan Gupta
Kagiso Rabada credited SunRisers Hyderabad's bowlers in helping script Titans' success, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepared to take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Here are the major talking points from Indian Premier League 2026
From PDP to NC Leaders, Omar Abdullah Faces Heat Over Alcohol Comments
Opposition parties and an National Conference MP criticise CM’s defence of alcohol sales in Muslim-majority Union Territory
Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu CM, Faces Crucial Floor Test Next
TVK secures backing from smaller allies and a breakaway AIADMK faction ahead of key confidence vote
DMK slams Shanmugam on post-poll pact talks with AIADMK, refutes charge
The DMK on Tuesday dismissed AIADMK leader CV Shanmugam's claims of post-poll alliance talks between the two parties, accusing him of trying to create a "spilt" within his own party.
Cannes 2026 | Alia Bhatt Stuns In Dreamy Mint-Green Princess Gown
The actor stepped out in a dreamy mint-green ball dress with floral detailing, bringing effortless princess energy to the French Riviera ahead of her red carpet debut.
Delhi's St. Stephen's College Gets First Female Principal In Its 145-Year History
Professor Susan Elias was appointed as its 14th principal on Tuesday. This is the first time a woman has been appointed as the head of the institution. The appointment will be effective from June 1, 2026, according to an official notice issued by the college.
MAGAZINE
Khela Hobe? - 11 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeJust as the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, electoral battles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are heating up. The Union government has suffered an unexpected setback: its bid to pass a constitutional amendment linking women’s reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise, has been defeated. This round belongs to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, one of the fiercest critics of the Delimitation Bill . In West Bengal, the exclusion of over 90 lakh voters has emerged as the defining poll issue. Can these two states resist the saffron surge this election season? In a special interview with Outlook, Stalin calls the delimitation a conspiracy to silence the southern states. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports an elaborate mechanism aimed at reshaping Bengal’s electorate in favour of the BJP, as part of its all-out battle against the Trinamool Congress. Campaigning in Tamil Nadu is revolving around delimitation and federalism, while on the ground the TVK factor is generating excitement, reports NK Bhoopesh from the ground. Ilyas Mohammad in his column profiles the actor -politician, Vijay and asks whether Thalapathy can become Thala. With Nitish Kumar's exit an era has ended. Asghar Khan and Mrityunjay Sharma trace the trajectory of Nitish's political career and what the future holds for Bihar. Seema Guha taken an overview of the latest developments in the US -Israel war on Iran while K.P Fabian looks at the new geopolitical equations and the social and economic impact of the war. Bhaskar Roy interviews Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his work while Shikha Jhingan turns the spotlight on Asha Bhosle, whose unforgettable voice became the soundtrack of generations of Bollywood films. Read all this and more in the latest issue of Outlook.
Trump & US-Israel War on Iran - 21 April 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe US-Israel war against Iran can be coined as the war of nerves. Iran’s defiance has reframed the conflict, turning it into a test of endurance rather than dominance. Washington proclaims victory while Tehran has absorbed the blows and returned the attacks in almost equal measure. Iran appears to have called America’s bluff and the US risks emerging from this conflict with its reputation and military dominance tarnished. Outlook’s April 21 issue, I ran to bomb Iran, but instead I ran , maps the human, political, and ideological fault lines of this turbulent moment. Ali Araghi writes about living far away from family living through the war in Iran. Iftikar Gilani looks at how countries in West Asia confront a war with no safe ending, while Souzeina Mushtaq asks what has happened to America’s youth. Seema Guha analyses if the fragile two-week pause to the bombings will be unravelled because of Israel’s continuous bombing of Lebanon. Mrinalini Dhyani speaks to the Ex Health Minister of Lebanon to understand the civil health crisis in the country while Apeksha Priyadarshini writes about how wars of aggression have become culture wars. As elections loom, this issue also looks at sharpened political fault lines the freebie culture. Zenaira Bakhsh interviews the man in the eye of the storm, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi. NK Bhoopesh looks at how the Left in Kerala has failed to address the concerns of the marginalised communities. Yaseer Arafath writes on the language of the future in Kerala elections and Snigdhendu Bhattacharya details what the Election Commission is doing in West Bengal in the name of SIR. Vignesh Karthik asks why the elite hate freebies while in our Overlap section, Anand Teltumbde questions about policing transgender identity. Catch all this and more in our latest issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
PV Sindhu Vs Tung Ciou‑tong LIVE Score, Thailand Open: Sixth Seed Opens Campaign In Bangkok
By Minal Tomar
PV Sindhu vs Tung Ciou-tong Live Score, Thailand Open 2026: Follow the play-by-play updates from the BWF World Tour Super 500 women’s singles first-round match on May 13, 2026
IPL 2026 Points Table: Gujarat Titans Go Top As Playoff Race Intensifies After Match 56
Gujarat Titans climbed to the top of IPL 2026 points table after crushing SRH, while the playoff race intensified among multiple contenders
IPL Dispatch: Gujarat Titans Zoom Ahead In Playoffs Race; Axar Patel Latest To Be Fined
Kagiso Rabada credited SunRisers Hyderabad's bowlers in helping script Titans' success, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepared to take on Kolkata Knight Riders. Here are the major talking points from Indian Premier League 2026
ISL Points Table: How Things Stand In Title Race After Mohun Bagan Vs Inter Kashi Draw Ahead Of Kolkata Derby
Mohun Bagan's 0-0 draw with Inter Kashi took the Mariners level on points with table-toppers East Bengal FC, but behind on goal difference. The Kolkata rivals will face off in a blockbuster derby at the Salt Lake on May 17 that could be decisive in the title race
Indian Football League: Gokulam Kerala Escape Relegation With Last-Gasp Win Over Namdhari
Gokulam Kerala held their nerve in a fiercely-contested match before Trijoy Savio delivered the decisive blow in the eighth minute of added time, sparking scenes of jubilation on the Gokulam bench and heartbreak for Namdhari
BUSINESS
Sensex Crash Wipes Out ₹11 Lakh Cr Amid Crude Shock, Rupee Fall And IT Rout
By Satyam Mishra
Sensex Crash Wipes Out ₹11 Lakh Cr Amid Crude Shock, Rupee Fall And IT Rout
Indian Oil Companies Lose ₹1,000 Cr Daily; ₹50,000-Cr Hit Ahead?
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
No Crude Oil Supply Disruption Amid West Asia Crisis, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri Assures
By Outlook Money
No Crude Oil Supply Disruption Amid West Asia Crisis, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri Assures
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Palace On Wheels Announces Rare May Journey For Luxury Travellers
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The Great Coastal Nations: A Look At The World’s Longest Shorelines
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LUXE
Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
By Priyamvada Rana
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
Pitbull ‘I’m Back’ India Tour: Check Out Dates, Venues, Tickets
By Team Outlook Luxe
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
How Scandinavian Design Transformed Modern Architecture: Key Influences and Iconic Structures
By Aaron Jacob
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 […]
Shaam-e-Ghazal: Sabhyata Foundation And Serendipity Arts’ Ode To Heritage, Music, And Memory
By Priyanka Bansal
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 […]
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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