Cover Story | Zombie, Meow Meow, Chitta: The Dose Destroying India’s Youth
With drugs flowing into the country from the eastern and western epicentres, there is an urgent need to seal our borders and cut ties with the global narcotics economy
THE LEAD
Anatomy of A Breakdown: Why Neeraj Chopra Is Suffering From Performance Issues And Injury Lay-Offs?
Setback strikes at the worst possible moment, halting Neeraj Chopra just as he was steadily recapturing his rhythm and throwing consistency ahead of the Asian Games and Diamond League Final
Companies Test Their Own Food? How India’s Risk-Based FSSAI System Works
From self-testing by food businesses to surprise inspections and laboratory analysis, here’s how India’s food safety regulators monitor what reaches consumers
Interview | "The Impact of Anti-drug Campaigns in Himachal Has Been Powerful", says CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh’s proximity to Punjab has made it vulnerable to drug trafficking networks. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu talks about how the state is dealing with a crisis originating beyond its borders, the campaigns launched by the government and the stringent measures taken against police personnel allegedly involved in drug-related activities. Edited excerpts from an interview with Ashwani Sharma.
Mass Influx, Returns, Violence: How A Migrant Surge Sparked Growing Tensions In Ceuta
A month after more than 70,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave, tensions have erupted in Ceuta as thousands remain under processing and Spain seeks EU help to manage returns, asylum claims and vulnerable migrants
From Kalashnikov To Sher: The Indianisation Of The AK-203 Assault Rifles
India has achieved complete indigenous production of the AK-203 assault rifle, with the first 10 rifles set for Indian Army trials ahead of bulk production.
'PM Modi, RSS And China': Why Is Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir Facing Publishing Row?
Congress and other opposition leaders have criticised the reported editorial changes, raising concerns over freedom of expression and publishing pressure
Why NATO Is Worried About Falling US Patriot Interceptor Stocks?
A reported shortage of advanced US missile interceptors in Europe has raised concerns about NATO’s ability to respond to a potential Russian missile attack, while the alliance disputes how severe the shortfall has become
Why Is China Keeping Tibet’s Flood Devastation Out Of Public View?
Chinese authorities have publicly reported the disaster at Gyirong Port in Tibet’s Shigatse, but restricted access to the affected area, disrupted communications and Tibet’s tightly regulated information environment have made independent verification of the devastation and missing-person toll difficult
NEWS
National
The drug problem, which was once seen primarily as a law-and-order issue in Himachal Pradesh, has evolved into a serious public health and social crisis. State Director General of Police Ashok Tewari talks about how the prevention of the supply line from Punjab, Delhi and Haryana is emerging as the biggest challenge. Edited excerpts from an interview with Ashwani Sharma.
International
At least 27 people were killed in a Russian drone strike on a warehouse in Kyiv's Bucha district. Governor Tymur Tkachenko confirmed 42 injuries as a negligence probe begins.
International
USCIRF Chair Asif Mahmood said he was open to meeting RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, days after the US religious freedom body called for targeted sanctions against the organisation.
National
Cross-border smuggling, rising unemployment and rural distress are fuelling Punjab’s drug crisis
National
Police will investigate the role of those allegedly involved in violating High Court directions governing the TMCP foundation day gathering
National
By PTI
Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to intensify rescue efforts for stranded Indians and provide humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal
International
Forecast rain could hamper search and rescue efforts after the Bhotekoshi disaster, with the death toll reaching 626 and more than 2,400 people still unaccounted for.
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.
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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
Anatomy of A Breakdown: Why Neeraj Chopra Is Suffering From Performance Issues And Injury Lay-Offs?
Setback strikes at the worst possible moment, halting Neeraj Chopra just as he was steadily recapturing his rhythm and throwing consistency ahead of the Asian Games and Diamond League Final
Argentina defeated hosts the Netherlands 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win the Women's Hockey World Cup on Saturday. After Yibbi Jansen scored for the Dutch, Maria Granatto equalised to force a 1-1 draw, securing Argentina's third world title and denying the hosts a fourth consecutive crown
Joe Root surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, breaking the world record for the most runs scored in home Tests
Isle of Man off-spinner Joanne Hicks became the oldest cricketer to claim an international five-wicket haul, taking 5/10 against Greece in Romania on August 27, 2026. At 51 years and 171 days, Hicks broke a 94-year-old record held by Australia's Bert Ironmonger, guiding her team to a dominant nine-wicket victory in the Women's Continental Cup
Former Pakistan chief selector Mohammad Wasim has accused opening batter Imam-ul-Haq of faking injuries to avoid matches, amid the player being ruled out of the ongoing Lord's Test against England due to a calf strain. His statement has made fans criticize the cricketer
BUSINESS
Subhash Chandra Case: When Company Debt Becomes a Promoter’s Problem
By Vikash Tripathi
Subhash Chandra Case: When Company Debt Becomes a Promoter’s Problem
MONEY
Too Many EMIs, Too Little Cash: Why Even Well-Earning Families Are Feeling Financially Stretched
By Sanjeev Sinha
Too Many EMIs, Too Little Cash: Why Even Well-Earning Families Are Feeling Financially Stretched
TRAVELLER
A Photo Walk Through Kumartuli, Kolkata's 300-Year Old Potters' Colony
By Aanchal Poddar
A Photo Walk Through Kumartuli, Kolkata's 300-Year Old Potters' Colony
Jamaica Wants Indian Travellers To Look Beyond Beaches And Discover Its Culture
Jamaica Wants Indian Travellers To Look Beyond Beaches And Discover Its Culture
Neena Gupta On Miiro Hotels’ European Journey And The Rise Of Neighbourhood-Led Stays
Neena Gupta On Miiro Hotels’ European Journey And The Rise Of Neighbourhood-Led Stays
7 Weekend Getaways From Delhi You Can Reach By Bus
7 Weekend Getaways From Delhi You Can Reach By Bus
Glasshouses Around the World: Seven Stays That Bring Nature Into Your Room
Glasshouses Around the World: Seven Stays That Bring Nature Into Your Room
LUXE
Inside Ravi Kishan’s INR 43.3 Cr Fortune: Luxury Homes, 11 Properties and a Fleet of Cars
By Sonali Mukherjee
Ravi Kishan's INR 43.3 crore fortune includes a Jogeshwari bungalow, 11 properties across Mumbai and UP, and a garage of luxury cars. Full breakdown inside
What Is the ‘Wrong Shoe Theory’? The Fashion Rule Everyone Is Breaking
By Sonali Mukherjee
The Wrong Shoe Theory is changing how celebrities style their outfits. Here’s why unexpected shoe pairings are becoming fashion’s latest styling trick
How Jade at The Claridges New Delhi Turned ‘Just a Quiet Dinner’ Into A Whole Experience
By Shrutika Dewan
Jade at The Claridges New Delhi is hosting its Sizzler Experience from August 16 to 31, bringing wok-fired Chinese dishes and tableside theatrics to its dining room
The New Geography of Luxury: Designers Redrawing Fashion’s Global Map
By Sonali Mukherjee
Beyond Paris, Milan, London and New York, these independent designers from India to Botswana are redefining what global luxury fashion looks like