'Govt Must Stop Witch-Hunting': Abhijeet Dipke Warns of 'Massive Protest' Over Police Action Against Protesters
Dipke accused the government of “targeting and witch-hunting” students and threatened another peaceful mobilisation.
THE LEAD
Paper Leak Bill Debate: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Slams Govt On Jobs, Education, Pellet Guns
Priyanka gandhi criticised the government's record on jobs and education, saying it had consistently weakened all employment-generating sectors and that the examination system itself had failed
Outlook Explains | From Radhakrishnan To Nilekani, Why India Is Revisiting NEET Reforms
The Radhakrishnan Committee proposed 101 reforms after the 2024 NEET crisis. Two years later, a new panel raises questions over implementation and accountability.
Fast-Track Court Hits First Pause: Why The NEET Paper Leak Hearing Was Adjourned
Delhi’s newly designated fast-track court adjourned its first NEET paper leak hearing after an initial absence of the CBI prosecutor.
Bihar AK-47 Row: What Happened And What The Law Actually Say
Since “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects, weapon deployment is largely governed by state police manuals, standing orders and standard operating procedures.
Cumbersome Cucumbers: Why Did MoS Bhagirath Choudhary Return Rs 99 Lakh?
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has refunded a Rs 99-lakh subsidy he received for his cucumber farm under a horticulture scheme administered by his own ministry, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha
Inside Iran's Hadid-110: How A Faster, Stealthier Suicide Drone Could Test US Air Defences
Iran claims its upgraded Hadid-110 loitering munition is faster, flies at lower altitudes and is harder to detect. The weapon reflects Tehran's growing investment in advanced drones as a key component of its asymmetric military strategy.
Inside The Tennessee Trial Challenging Meta's Teen Safety Claims
Tennessee's consumer protection lawsuit against Meta has entered trial, placing the company's internal research on Instagram's impact on teenagers under judicial scrutiny in a case that could influence future social media regulation and child online safety standards
Outlook Explains | Why Assam Floods Every Year Despite Decades Of Flood-Control Projects
By Pranay Vatsa
Most of Assam is flood-prone. The Brahmaputra erodes thousands of hectares of land every year. Embankments are breaching after decades of deferred maintenance. In 2026, the floods came not from the Brahmaputra overflowing but from tributaries swelling in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh — a reminder that the problem was never only about one river
Priyanka gandhi criticised the government's record on jobs and education, saying it had consistently weakened all employment-generating sectors and that the examination system itself had failed
The Radhakrishnan Committee proposed 101 reforms after the 2024 NEET crisis. Two years later, a new panel raises questions over implementation and accountability.
Delhi’s newly designated fast-track court adjourned its first NEET paper leak hearing after an initial absence of the CBI prosecutor.
Since “Police” and “Public Order” are State subjects, weapon deployment is largely governed by state police manuals, standing orders and standard operating procedures.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary has refunded a Rs 99-lakh subsidy he received for his cucumber farm under a horticulture scheme administered by his own ministry, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha
Iran claims its upgraded Hadid-110 loitering munition is faster, flies at lower altitudes and is harder to detect. The weapon reflects Tehran's growing investment in advanced drones as a key component of its asymmetric military strategy.
Tennessee's consumer protection lawsuit against Meta has entered trial, placing the company's internal research on Instagram's impact on teenagers under judicial scrutiny in a case that could influence future social media regulation and child online safety standards
By Pranay Vatsa
Most of Assam is flood-prone. The Brahmaputra erodes thousands of hectares of land every year. Embankments are breaching after decades of deferred maintenance. In 2026, the floods came not from the Brahmaputra overflowing but from tributaries swelling in Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh — a reminder that the problem was never only about one river
NEWS
Reservation Hatao Andolan has gained 5.6 million Instagram followers within days. Here's what the anti-reservation campaign demands and why it is facing backlash.
"After all these young people were protesting about the education system, the BJP puts a man who is a defender of rapists," Rahul Gandhi said
The torching of two mosques in the occupied West Bank is the latest in a growing wave of settler attacks on Palestinian communities. The violence shows rising tensions driven by settlement expansion, Israeli politics and the Gaza war.
By Pranay Vatsa
While governments have the power to seek withdrawal of certain prosecutions, they cannot unilaterally cancel an FIR or halt an ongoing investigation simply through a political announcement
CJP said allowing police inquiries into protest-related FIRs goes against commitments made by the Centre during strike negotiations
Court rejects plea to remove DCP Sandeep Lamba from inquiry, says viral video allegations alone cannot determine an officer’s impartiality or credibility.
Dubai has launched the "A Dubai Invite" programme, offering UAE residents benefits worth up to AED 3,000 for inviting friends and family to visit after tourism was hit by the fallout from the Iran conflict
MAGAZINE
The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeArtificial 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.
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
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
In The Magazine
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.
In The Magazine
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SPORTS
Heavy Metal, Hard-Won Glory: Harjinder Kaur Secures Inspiring Silver At Commonwealth Games
Harjinder Kaur produced a sensational performance at the Commonwealth Games, briefly setting a new Games Record with a 123kg clean and jerk on her way to clinching a brilliant silver medal
Gulveer Singh etched his name into the history books by delivering India's first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men's 10,000m event. This landmark silver-winning performance shattered a long-standing barrier and redefined the pinnacle of Indian long-distance running on the global stage
Read the Jadumani Mandengbam vs Mwengo Mwale preview for the Commonwealth Games 2026 men's 55kg quarter-final, including form guide, match details, medal stakes, and everything you need to know
India announce their Test squad for the Sri Lanka series as Ravindra Jadeja returns from injury. Check the full squad, Bumrah fitness update, and complete schedule for the two-match Test tour
Read about WWE SummerSlam 2026, including the updated match card, dates, IST start times, live streaming details in India, championship bouts, and everything fans need to know before the event
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BUSINESS
India’s June Industrial Production Rises To 7.3% Led By Manufacturing And Capital Goods
By Outlook Business Desk
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Can Gadkari Hold Meta and Google Liable for Deepfakes? Case Revives Safe Harbour Questions
By Outlook Business Desk
Tata Sons' Standalone Profit Rises 21.8% To ₹31,961 Cr In FY26
By Outlook Business Desk
Sensex Flat, Nifty Above 24,000; IT Stocks Surge Despite Global Chip Rout
By Outlook Business Desk
Why Are Claude AI Conversations Showing Up on Google? Here's What Happened
By Outlook Business Desk
N Chandrasekaran's Reappointment in Focus as Tata Sons Calls AGM Amid Trust Governance Row
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Indian IT Rallies Even As Global Tech Remains Under Pressure, Here’s Why
By Rishabh Raj
Indian IT Rallies Even As Global Tech Remains Under Pressure, Here’s Why
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TRAVELLER
Six Asia-Pacific Destinations To Watch The August Perseid Meteor Shower
By Debarati Pal
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Rotterdam To Build EUR 240 Million Rotterdam Rocks, A New Landmark Focused On Sustainability
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Sarnath Becomes India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site
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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 […]
What is Luminous Coating in Luxury Watches? How Glow-in-the-Dark Technology Enhances Timekeeping
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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