PM Modi Defends 7.8% GDP Growth At SRCC, Slams 'Fragile Five' Critics
Modi returned to SRCC 13 years after his 2013 address, reviving his ‘half-filled glass’ analogy to challenge what he called persistent pessimism about India
THE LEAD
US Strikes 3 Iranian Oil Carriers After Missile Attack At US Navy Ships
US forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy vessels, escalating tensions and raising fresh concerns over
Putin Orders 3-day Halt To Strikes On Kyiv As US Envoys Arrive For Peace Talks
Putin orders a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv as Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Moscow to revive stalled Ukraine peace talks
Who Is Charu Chaudhary? Why Her ‘Chavanni’ Reply To Akhilesh Yadav Is Drawing Attention In UP
Charu Chaudhary’s recent sharp response to Akhilesh Yadav has drawn attention to her growing public presence, reviving speculation over a possible political role for Jayant Chaudhary’s wife
Why Maratha Quota Politics Is Putting BJP in a Fresh OBC Challenge in Maharashtra
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil has renewed his demand to expand the ambit of Kunbi certificates beyond the Hyderabad Gazette
What Is Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Underground Site Trump Has Threatened To Strike Again
The facility south of Tehran has two underground tunnel complexes, while Iran says it is for centrifuge production and US intelligence suspects enrichment activity.
Who Is Swatantra Bhardwaj? CJP Assault, ‘Cracked Skull’ Claim And Political Links Explained
The influencer was detained in Bulandshahr after an alleged attack on Nishu Azad’s father at Jantar Mantar.
Saharanpur Mosque Razed: Iqra Hasan Under House Arrest? Akhilesh Yadav Posts Cryptic Message
Senior officials, including the District Magistrate and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, supervised the operation as bulldozers pulled down the structure
Raghav Chadha’s Name Missing From Punjab Draft Roll: How SIR Deletions Work
Chadha, elected to the Rajya Sabha as an AAP nominee in 2022, joined the BJP in April 2026. He was registered as a voter in SAS Nagar, or Mohali, and cast his ballot there during the 2024 Lok Sabha election
NEWS
National
Modi’s return to SRCC after 13 years revisits his 2013 ‘half-full glass’ metaphor, while highlighting India’s economic transformation, youth aspirations and his sharper political attack on critics
National
BJP MP questioned officials over why development funds in the constituency had moved so slowly and why the figures shown to her did not match actual expenditure
National
Chandra has been named as accused number 1 in the first information report (FIR) filed by the CBI on August 31 under charges of criminal conspiracy, cheating and criminal breach of trust
National
Jarange Patil also accused the government of failing to implement assurances within the promised period
International
Florida prosecutors declined to charge Payne, citing her self-defence claim under the state’s Stand Your Ground law.
National
Security forces established contact with the suspected terrorists during the cordon-and-search operation on Friday. The Army said the group opened fire after troops challenged them, triggering an exchange in which the forces killed one terrorist
International
Iranian media reported blasts near the Gulf oil hub hours after Trump warned the US could target the deeply buried nuclear facility.
MAGAZINE
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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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.
Whose Idea of India? - 31 August 2026 Issue
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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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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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SPORTS
Rumesh Pathirage Clinches Diamond League Final Title At Brussels With 89.04m Javelin Throw
Overcoming a slow start in his season finale debut, the world No. 1 secured victory over Poland's Dawid Wegner to cap off his dominant international campaign ahead of the upcoming Asian Games
Pakistan mentor Wahab Riaz backed his team as the tournament's best following a crushing seven-wicket defeat to India in the Women's Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium on Saturday night. Despite crashing to 55 all out, Riaz defended squad rebuild choices
India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup sparks hilarious fan reactions online, with 55 all out becoming the biggest talking point after the one-sided clash
Brian Lara backs Imran Khan, joining Kapil Dev and former cricket captains in urging proper independent medical care and dignified treatment for the Pakistan legend, amid growing concerns
Suresh Raina recalls MS Dhoni’s shocked reaction to his 2020 retirement on Aakash Chopra’s Baith and Bol, revealing why he made the emotional decision to quit international cricket
BUSINESS
Pawan Kumar Chandana On Skyroot Aerospace’s Journey, Funding Challenges And Space Reforms
By Shashank Bhatt
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Subhash Chandra Booked In ₹1,322 Cr LIC Housing Fraud Case
By Outlook Business Desk
Why The Thilafushi Port Shift To China Matters For India
By Outlook India Team
After Adani, Kenya Turns Against Tata Chemicals: What's Going On
By Shristi Acharya
MONEY
Beyond The Vacation Reel: How Gen Z Is Building Wealth Through Homeownership
By Sanjeev Sinha
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TRAVELLER
Ziro Festival 2026: Dates, Venue, Lineup And Everything You Need To Know
By Tenzin Chodon
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4-Day International Trips From India: Easy Escapes for a Short Break
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Mumbai Buses Get Mini Libraries With Books for Daily Commuters
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Yayoi Kusama: Remembering The Japanese Girl Who Turned Dots Into Infinity
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India’s Airport Network Is Set To Grow By 100 Airports Over The Next Decade
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LUXE
How The Home Soirée Turned Craft Into a Cultural Affair
By Sonali Mukherjee
The Home Soirée 2026 brought Indian craft, handlooms, indigenous art, design and classical music together, celebrating the country's living cultural heritage
Priyanka Chopra Jonas Serves Parisian Dior Glamour at the LVMH Prize
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads in a black-and-white Dior look at the LVMH Prize 2026, where she presented the Karl Lagerfeld Prize in Paris
Five Places to Escape the Digital Noise
By Sonali Mukherjee
These five wellness retreats in India offer secluded stays designed to help guests switch off, slow down and reconnect with themselves
Inside Dalip Tahil’s Mumbai Home, Where Family History Meets Everyday Luxury
By Aaron Jacob
From a restored Parsi desk and portraits of loved ones to a balcony garden, indoor green space and a swimming pool, the veteran actor’s Mumbai home is filled with stories, memories and personal touches