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THE LEAD
Outlook Explains | Why Maharashtra's Hotel Industry Has Turned To Modi And Fadnavis Over The FDA Crackdown
Hospitality bodies say they support stricter food safety checks but want the Maharashtra FDA to follow the due process laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act before taking punitive action.
Nepal Communal Violence Explained: Why Bihar's Border District on High Alert
A group participating in the annual Bol Bam pilgrimage was travelling through the area with loudspeakers. Members of another community objected to the volume, leading to a verbal confrontation
Outlook Explains | Why India Has Opened a ₹4,000-Crore Credit Line for Bhutan
The agreements were finalised during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks held in Thimphu, where both sides reviewed New Delhi’s support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan
Who Was Nirmal Purja ? Gurkha Turned Record Breaking Mountaineer Killed In Pak Avalanche
Record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche, ending the journey of a former Gurkha who transformed high-altitude climbing
Outlook Explains | How ₹84,084 Cr 'Samudra Manthan' Scheme Aims To Unlock Offshore Energy
The scheme aims to expand deepwater exploration, drill 60 wells, boost domestic oil and gas production, and strengthen India’s energy security
Outlook Explains | What Is Ceuta? Why Spain’s North African Enclave Is Seeing A Migrant Surge From Morocco
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, has become a key migration route as thousands attempt to cross from Morocco and many later return.
After Delhi, Why Are Students Protesting in Jharkhand?
The mobilisation in Jharkhand comes days after protests over alleged NEET irregularities resulted in Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on July 25.
"I am only 15 years old," Teenager Apologises For Slogans After PM Modi Urges Forgiveness
The slogans were raised during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 23, 2026
Hospitality bodies say they support stricter food safety checks but want the Maharashtra FDA to follow the due process laid down under the Food Safety and Standards Act before taking punitive action.
A group participating in the annual Bol Bam pilgrimage was travelling through the area with loudspeakers. Members of another community objected to the volume, leading to a verbal confrontation
The agreements were finalised during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks held in Thimphu, where both sides reviewed New Delhi’s support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan
Record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja dies in Broad Peak avalanche, ending the journey of a former Gurkha who transformed high-altitude climbing
The scheme aims to expand deepwater exploration, drill 60 wells, boost domestic oil and gas production, and strengthen India’s energy security
Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, has become a key migration route as thousands attempt to cross from Morocco and many later return.
The mobilisation in Jharkhand comes days after protests over alleged NEET irregularities resulted in Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on July 25.
The slogans were raised during a Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on July 23, 2026
NEWS
DMK chief M K Stalin criticised Vijay’s outreach on the Cauvery dispute, urging political consensus and an all-party meeting before engaging Karnataka
Two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a terror attack in Kulgam, with families alleging they were targeted after a religious identity check
Security advisories issued in Baghdad, Jerusalem and Amman follow renewed US-Iran hostilities, drone attacks in Kuwait and growing concerns over disruptions to regional shipping routes and air travel
The WMO says a strengthening El Nino is likely to intensify extreme weather across the globe, as the UN urges faster climate action and an end to new fossil fuel projects.
The Allahabad High Court ordered two adult sisters to be produced before it, saying adults are free to choose their faith and life partners without unlawful interference
Authorities said the act breached licensing conditions and Singapore's ban on displaying foreign national emblems without official approval.
"Leading a nation is like carrying out Lord Rama's divine mission, we should think what we all can do as 'Hanuman' to him,” Pawan Kalyan said.
MAGAZINE
Parliament on Street - 17 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe 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.
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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
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SPORTS
India's Golden Charge! How Day 10 Turned The Commonwealth Games Medal Table On Its Head
India climbed to fourth in the Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally after Day 10. Check the latest standings, updated medal table, and India's biggest performances from Glasgow
Gulveer Singh created Commonwealth Games history with a 5000m bronze after winning 10,000m silver. Read about his remarkable journey, records, achievements, and rise as India's distance-running star
Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 11 preview: Check India's full schedule, medal prospects in judo, lawn bowls and cycling, plus key events before the Glasgow Games conclude
Shubham Juyal's silver medal is a historic one as it completed a magnificent one-two sweep for India in the men's shot put F57 event alongside compatriot Soman Rana. Furthermore, this milestone podium finish crowns an inspiring journey of resilience
Praveen Chithravel's silver medal is historic as it marks only the second silver in India's triple jump history at the Commonwealth Games, capping off a stellar double podium finish. Furthermore, this triumph provides sweet redemption for his agonizing fourth-place finish in Birmingham
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