After WhatsApp, IT Ministry Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Feature
The IT Ministry has issued notices to Telegram and Signal over their username features, seeking explanations on measures to curb online fraud and impersonation.
THE LEAD
Can The CBI Probe The Ram Temple Donation Case? What The Rules Say
The Ayodhya donation irregularities case is under SIT probe, but legal questions remain over whether it can be handed to the CBI and what rules govern such a transfer.
Outlook Explains | Why Japan Wants India to Replace China in Global Supply Chains
As geopolitical tensions reshape global manufacturing, Japan is accelerating efforts to diversify supply chains beyond China, with India emerging as a key alternative backed by fresh investments and technology partnerships
Outlook Cover Story
Ideology, Power and the BJP’s Pursuit of a Two-Thirds Majority
The BJP’s recent electoral dominance has opened a path towards a magic majority in Parliament. The target is still a few numbers away. Will the Narendra Modi government be able to crack the arithmetic anytime soon?
Why the Two-Thirds Mark Matters in Parliament: Understanding Constitutional Amendments
Under Article 368, a special majority is mandatory for constitutional amendments
Water Emergency: Why India has Turned into a Water-Stressed Nation
As cities expand, taps run dry, reservoirs shrink and groundwater depletes, policies around water management need an urgent overhaul
The Ayodhya Ledger: Ram Temple, Missing Donations and the Politics Ahead of UP Elections
By Mohammad Ali
The Ram temple has once again become the centre of political contestation
India, Japan Deepen Strategic Partnership With Focus on Defence, Energy and Technology
On infrastructure, both leaders reaffirmed the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project as the flagship bilateral initiative, with Japan backing India's target to commence commercial operations on priority sections in 2027
Outlook Explains | Why Shinde Remains Crucial Despite BJP's Numerical Dominance
Despite the BJP's numerical dominance, Maharashtra's government runs on a carefully balanced power-sharing arrangement between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the 2029 Assembly elections.
The Ayodhya donation irregularities case is under SIT probe, but legal questions remain over whether it can be handed to the CBI and what rules govern such a transfer.
As geopolitical tensions reshape global manufacturing, Japan is accelerating efforts to diversify supply chains beyond China, with India emerging as a key alternative backed by fresh investments and technology partnerships
Outlook Cover Story
The BJP’s recent electoral dominance has opened a path towards a magic majority in Parliament. The target is still a few numbers away. Will the Narendra Modi government be able to crack the arithmetic anytime soon?
Under Article 368, a special majority is mandatory for constitutional amendments
As cities expand, taps run dry, reservoirs shrink and groundwater depletes, policies around water management need an urgent overhaul
By Mohammad Ali
The Ram temple has once again become the centre of political contestation
On infrastructure, both leaders reaffirmed the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project as the flagship bilateral initiative, with Japan backing India's target to commence commercial operations on priority sections in 2027
Despite the BJP's numerical dominance, Maharashtra's government runs on a carefully balanced power-sharing arrangement between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis ahead of the 2029 Assembly elections.
By Ainnie Arif
Under the proposed framework, Iran would maintain restrictions on its nuclear programme while the US would lift sanctions, unfreeze Iranian assets, allow oil exports and support a $300 billion reconstruction fund as both sides work towards a permanent agreement.
Police file FIR and step up security after online campaign targets judge over life sentences in cow-smuggling-linked lynching case
Qatari and Pakistani mediators report positive progress in US-Iran peace talks in Doha, now temporarily paused for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
By Ainnie Arif
A US-brokered ceasefire announced in October 2025 secured the release of all surviving hostages and about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, but key disputes over Gaza's future remain unresolved.
By Pranay Vatsa
Meta announced usernames for WhatsApp on June 29. By July 1, India's IT Ministry had ordered the feature halted and demanded a response within three days. Here is why the world's largest WhatsApp market is the only one that doesn't have it yet
Pakistan is existentially dependent on the Indus River System, which acts as the country's strategic lifeline by driving its agriculture, sustaining its food security, and powering its energy grid
Police have allegedly recovered Rs 20 lakh in cash from Avinash Shukla's home, along with foreign currency and jewellery.
DMK alleges aides attended confidential meetings; TVK says they were authorised, but government orders remain undisclosed
NEWS
By Mysha Rizvi
With the policy now officially in force, here is what Delhi's new electric mobility roadmap means for consumers, businesses and future vehicle purchases
Heavy monsoon rains bring relief from heat but trigger floods, landslides, fatalities, and widespread disruption across several Indian states
Rahul Gandhi's remarks came a day after several houses were set on fire in Manipur's Kamjong district amid renewed clashes between Kuki and Naga groups
Armed militants torched houses in Kamjong's border villages, according to PTI, while the Kuki Inpi JTN alleged that NSCN-IM militants attacked and set ablaze Leikot village in Noney.
The OIC framed the bill not as an isolated move but as part of a wider pattern of Israeli decisions and legislation it said were aimed at restricting Palestinian presence and targeting Arab and Islamic identity
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of ignoring intelligence warnings and attempting to shield those allegedly involved in the Ram Mandir donation theft case
The two sides agreed to continue talks after the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though no date has been set for the next round.
MAGAZINE
Mission Two-Thirds - 20 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeIn 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
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- Ideology, Power and the BJP’s Pursuit of a Two-Thirds MajorityOutlook Cover Story
The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeSupporters 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.
Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs - 22 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe 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
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- Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs: How AI Layoffs Are Reshaping India’s Tech Workforce and Middle Class DreamsWeekend Reads From Outlook Archive
The Teen Tornado - 08 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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Bulldozed - 25 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
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SPORTS
Switzerland 1-0 Algeria Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Embolo's Strike Gives Swiss Half-Time Advantage
By Deepak Joshi
FIFA World Cup 2026, Switzerland Vs Algeria Live Score: Follow the play-by-play updates from the SUI vs ALG Round of 32 clash on Friday, 3 July, at BC Place in Vancouver
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 at Toronto Stadium to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. Read the full match report, goals and key moments
England defeated South Africa by 40 runs in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal at the Kennington Oval to book a place in the final against Australia at Lord's
Samit Dravid's classy 32 helped Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters post 203 before they survived a late Hubli Tigers fightback to remain atop the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 standings
LA28 cricket clashes with The Hundred and IPL scheduling. Outlook Explains why overseas T20 leagues threaten India's Olympic plans, BCCI's calendar dilemma, and how rival boards are handling player release
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BUSINESS
Fragile West Asia Peace Keeps India's Jobs and Inflation at Risk
By Parth Singh
Fragile West Asia Peace Keeps India's Jobs and Inflation at Risk
Modi-Takaichi Meet: AI, Defence, $10 Bn Investment In India-Japan New Deals
By Outlook Business Desk
LIC, Hindustan Zinc Among PSUs In Govt's Stake Sale Plan
By Outlook Business Desk
Australia Sues Amazon Over Prime Video Ads, Alleges Unfair Contract Terms
By Outlook Business Desk
Inside Project Jupiter: The Year-Long Plan Behind Jio's Record IPO
By Shristi Acharya
Microsoft Set For Fresh Layoffs Next Week, Sales And Xbox Teams In Focus
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Is NSE A Public Authority? Delhi High Court Says Yes Under RTI Act
By Outlook Money
Is NSE A Public Authority? Delhi High Court Says Yes Under RTI Act
LATEST
EPFO Portal Remains Inaccessible, Restoration Expected By July 3
By Outlook Money
Forgotten Money In Old Bank Accounts? Here's How To Claim It
By Priyanka Debnath
TRAVELLER
Off-Grid, On Point: Eco Lodges That Blend Luxury With Conservation
By Rooplekha Das
Off-Grid, On Point: Eco Lodges That Blend Luxury With Conservation
Adventure Tourism Is Booming in India—Are Travellers Asking The Right Safety Questions?
Adventure Tourism Is Booming in India—Are Travellers Asking The Right Safety Questions?
From The Latest Issue: Footnotes From The Himalaya
From The Latest Issue: Footnotes From The Himalaya
8 Natural Wonders In Mexico That Feel Like Another World
8 Natural Wonders In Mexico That Feel Like Another World
Himachal Flash Floods Leave Villages Cut Off; More Heavy Rain Likely, Says IMD
Himachal Flash Floods Leave Villages Cut Off; More Heavy Rain Likely, Says IMD
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 […]
What is Luminous Coating in Luxury Watches? How Glow-in-the-Dark Technology Enhances Timekeeping
By Aaron Jacob
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