Who Is Jeetendra Mishra? Air Force Veteran Named Ram Mandir Trust CEO
Jeetendra Mishra's appointment comes around two months after allegations of donation theft brought the Trust’s financial management under scrutiny
THE LEAD
Manipur’s NRC Before Census Push: Why BJP, Congress Are On Same Page
The Manipur Assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to update the NRC in the state before beginning Census operations. It was the third such resolution passed by the House since 2022
India’s Front-Of-Pack Labels: The Fight Over What Gets Flagged
Health advocates say India’s proposed food warnings leave loopholes, while food companies and traditional snack makers fear the thresholds could put red flags on too many products.
Article 142 Explained: Why Supreme Court Quashed NEET Protest FIRs
The Supreme Court used its power to do “complete justice” to close FIRs linked to NEET protests while allowing a separate probe into serious criminal allegations.
Iran Wedding Strike: What We Know About Reported US Attack That Killed Five
Iran says a US strike hit a house hosting a wedding in Kuhestak, southern Iran, killing at least five people including a child and injuring dozens, while CENTCOM denied targeting civilians
When Oil Wealth Meets A War Bill: Saudi Arabia’s Debt Dilemma
Saudi Arabia is reportedly exploring a new $8 billion loan as the Iran war disrupts regional trade and oil flows, but the Kingdom’s borrowing needs predate the conflict and its strong reserves, oil revenues and market access provide significant financial buffers.
India’s Russia Ties, Ukraine Stakes: Why Jaishankar Is Travelling To Kyiv?
EAM S. Jaishankar’s Thursday–Saturday, September 3–5 visit to Ukraine and Poland comes as Russian attacks intensify, India’s citizens and seafarers face direct exposure to the war and New Delhi continues to engage Moscow while deepening ties with Kyiv and Europe.
Who Is Joshua Wong? Hong Kong Activist Faces Possible Life Term In Second Security Case
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China in his second national security case. He could face life imprisonment if the offence is deemed grave
Why India Will Directly Play In Asian Games 2026 Cricket Quarterfinals: Format Explained
India will begin their Asian Games 2026 title defence from the quarter-finals, with the men earning direct entry through seeding and the women starting there by format. India and Pakistan can meet only in the medal stage. Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the two teams
NEWS
National
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed Mahesh Bhagchandka, Madan Mohan Pandey and Dr Nirmala Yadav as three new trustees, with Yadav becoming the first woman to serve as a trustee
International
India has condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan's Narowal region and called for a prompt investigation, accountability and restoration of the religious site
International
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries and businesses against supporting Iran, saying Washington would target those helping Tehran as part of its expanding economic pressure campaign
National
India’s real gross domestic product grew by 7.8% during the April–June 2026 quarter, according to government data released on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the figure, while Goyal described it as evidence of the collective strength of 1.4 billion Indians
National
Nepal's flood death toll has risen to 1,204, with around 4,216 people still missing as India, China and the US step up humanitarian and search-and-rescue assistance
Cricket
The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy will be held in India from February 14 to 28, 2027, after the ICC moved the tournament from Sri Lanka. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will compete in the T20I event, with matches scheduled in Mumbai and Vadodara
National
The Rampura Kanwarpura government school was declared dilapidated in 2025, leaving 18 students to attend classes in two rooms and a tin shed.
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.
In The 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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SPORTS
India To Host Inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 After ICC Shifts Event From Sri Lanka
The inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy will be held in India from February 14 to 28, 2027, after the ICC moved the tournament from Sri Lanka. Australia, England, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will compete in the T20I event, with matches scheduled in Mumbai and Vadodara
India will begin their Asian Games 2026 title defence from the quarter-finals, with the men earning direct entry through seeding and the women starting there by format. India and Pakistan can meet only in the medal stage. Shreyas Iyer and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the two teams
India head coach Khalid Jamil sees the upcoming clashes against Brazil, Uruguay and Panama as crucial preparation for the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers and a potential turning point for Indian football
The PCB is seeking a new fielding coach after Shane McDermott’s departure, with applications closing on September 9. Its LinkedIn recruitment post has also drawn social media attention
The BCCI will reportedly hold a review meeting with Gautam Gambhir, Ajit Agarkar and VVS Laxman to assess India’s recent overseas performances. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer could also attend, with player injuries, workload management and preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup expected to be key areas of discussion
BUSINESS
GDP Data Debate: Govt Clarifies Revisions After Ex-Finance Secy’s 2.6% Growth Claim
By Outlook Business Desk
GDP Data Debate: Govt Clarifies Revisions After Ex-Finance Secy’s 2.6% Growth Claim
The Great GDP Debate: How India's Top Economic Minds are Sparring over its Growth Story
By Outlook Business Desk
Did Subhash Chandra Case Expose Indian Banks’ Personal Guarantee Problem?
By Bhupendra Paintola
India’s Problem Is How We Have Governed And Managed Water Assets
By Himanshu Ojha
MONEY
Every Time FPIs Panicked During Major Market Crashes, Indian Equities Bounced Back Stronger
By Rishabh Raj
Every Time FPIs Panicked During Major Market Crashes, Indian Equities Bounced Back Stronger
LATEST
TRAVELLER
Monsoon Fury Grips India: Landslides Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand, And Kalimpong Amid Flood Risk
By Anwesha Santra
Monsoon Fury Grips India: Landslides Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand, And Kalimpong Amid Flood Risk
Darjeeling's Heritage Toy Train Gets Six Special Services For Puja Season
Darjeeling's Heritage Toy Train Gets Six Special Services For Puja Season
What’s In Your Glass? India’s Local Ingredients Have The Answer
What’s In Your Glass? India’s Local Ingredients Have The Answer
Polo Hotels Group Launches Chapter, A New Boutique Brand Rooted In The Northeast
Polo Hotels Group Launches Chapter, A New Boutique Brand Rooted In The Northeast
Experience Tamil Nadu Through These 6 Heritage Stays
Experience Tamil Nadu Through These 6 Heritage Stays
LUXE
The Range Rover Finally Goes Fully Electric
By Aaron Jacob
The world’s original luxury SUV has finally gone electric, bringing 550PS, 850Nm and near silent performance to a machine that still intends to be every inch a Range Rover
A look At Kendall Jenner’s Car Collection
By Aaron Jacob
From a manual Porsche 993 to brown Lamborghinis, vintage American muscle and a pair of G Wagon Cabriolets, Kendall Jenner’s garage is what happens when a supermodel develops extremely good automotive taste
PM Modi Wants India to Host More Weddings and Celebs Show Why
By Sonali Mukherjee
PM Modi's "Wed in India" push isn't a hard sell, celebrities have already been proving it, from Ambani's Mumbai spectacle to Bollywood and Southern cinema's love for Rajasthan's palaces
Mitsubishi Motors Unveils The All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV
By Aaron Jacob
Mitsubishi has resurrected the SUV that once represented adventure, aspiration and the slightly ridiculous belief that owning one meant you were ready to cross the Sahara before dinner