Last year, the Bangladesh government permitted the export of 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India ahead of the festive season. However, this year New Delhi is sending around around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Dhaka
India has lodged a strong protest with Pakistan after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian vessel in the North Arabian Sea, calling the conduct unsafe and unprofessional
The proposed US-Israel weapons deal includes 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000 warheads.
By Pranay Vatsa
As the bill moves closer to a House vote, here's a look at what's at stake for India and why New Delhi could face steep tariffs over its Russian oil purchases.
From October 15, merchants will pay MDR on select UPI transactions above ₹2,000, while consumers and small merchants remain exempt
After more than 25 years in prison for the murder of Graham Staines and his two sons, Dara Singh’s release plea has again been rejected over concerns surrounding its possible societal and communal impact.
The court said the HPEC could create a separate online portal to allow witnesses and other stakeholders to submit evidence and documents
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca amid escalating attacks by the Iran-aligned group, while the Houthis denied targeting the Islamic holy city
The Ed Sheeran-Macklemore controversy began with two opening sets in New Jersey and soon involved promoters, stadium owners and other artists on the Loop Tour.
Cricket
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed in New Delhi that the BCCI plans to host the 2027 IPL players' auction in India after three consecutive overseas editions. The board is also reviewing the contentious Impact Player rule
National
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Centre has declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the UAPA.
National
The Congress MP described the framework as a “UPI tax” and alleged that Modi had imposed a burden on Indians while “giving huge amounts of money to the United States”
National
Police said Kanakalabande Venkatesh, who also posed as an Maoist, had been hiding in the Kadamalakunte Hills near Pavagada since the crude bomb explosion
Art & Entertainment
The new season of the show, which brought Allison Janney a fresh Emmy win, is out on Netflix on October 15.
National
Police booked A Raja under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) provisions concerning defamatory remarks intended to disturb peace, incitement between groups, obscene language and disruption of public order.
National
CDSCO has issued a safety warning against Pakistan-made Chandni Whitening Cream and Goree Beauty Cream due to excessive heavy metal levels and grave health risks.
National
The Congress MP described the framework as a “UPI tax” and alleged that Modi had imposed a burden on Indians while “giving huge amounts of money to the United States”
National
Police said Kanakalabande Venkatesh, who also posed as an Maoist, had been hiding in the Kadamalakunte Hills near Pavagada since the crude bomb explosion
Art & Entertainment
The new season of the show, which brought Allison Janney a fresh Emmy win, is out on Netflix on October 15.
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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.
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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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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed in New Delhi that the BCCI plans to host the 2027 IPL players' auction in India after three consecutive overseas editions. The board is also reviewing the contentious Impact Player rule
Since 2026, the Women's Premier League has shifted to an expanded January-to-February window to accommodate a bigger format and give teams consistent annual scheduling. Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter as the defending champions, having claimed their second title by defeating the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 final
Former Olympic Silver medallist, Vijay Kumar believes Indian shooters can win medals in the upcoming Asian Games but believes Chinese shooters will give them tough competition
Varun Chakaravarthy has been ruled out of the 2026 Asian Games with a side strain, while Delhi Capitals all-rounder Vipraj Nigam is reportedly set to replace him
Sanju Samson marked his return to Delhi with a stunning 57 off 22 balls, reflecting on his long and uncertain journey in Indian cricket, his relationship with Gautam Gambhir, and the ongoing competition for a place in the team
By Ritesh
Modi-Xi Thaw: India Needs China More Than It Wants To Admit
UPI MDR Varies By Payment Method: Understanding Rates, Caps And Concessions
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
World’s Most Walkable Cities For 2026 Revealed, Córdoba In Spain Takes The Top Spot
Egypt Leads Middle East Travel Rankings As India Retains Second Place In 2026
The Banjara Trail: Chambal Gin Takes A Detour To The Western Ghats
Rajasthan’s Traditional Musical Instruments You Should Know
Suriya and Jyotika celebrated 20 years of marriage with an intimate vow renewal at Blairquhan Castle in Scotland. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple marked the milestone at the historic estate, known for its Gothic architecture, cinematic history and sprawling grounds
By Sonali Mukherjee
Seventeen years after his last New York Fashion Week show, Sabyasachi Mukherjee returned with 'Bengal Byzantine Broadway', a collection that threads Indian craftsmanship into American runway style. The September 15 show also unveiled a multiyear collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, debuting Byzantine-inspired high jewelry crafted through Indian goldsmithing techniques.
By Aaron Jacob
A 39 mm annual calendar in Everose gold or platinum, the new Perpetual Padellone marries a historic Rolex name with the brand’s latest generation of movement technology
By Aaron Jacob
From Grand Feu enamel and Urushi lacquer to meteorite, porcelain, aventurine and mother of pearl, the watch dial has evolved into one of horology’s most expressive canvases
