Smriti Irani Returns To BJP’s National Team As Nitin Nabin Unveils New Line-Up
BJP president Nitin Nabin unveiled a new national team, bringing Smriti Irani back as general secretary and appointing Ram Madhav as vice president
THE LEAD
New US Visa Rules From September 15: What Changes For H-1B Holders And Students
USCIS has said there will be no grace period once the new forms take effect. Applicants who submit an outdated edition on or after September 15 could have their filings rejected
Why CJP Is Staying Behind The Scenes In Jharkhand Student Protest
As Jharkhand students protest alleged exam irregularities, the CJP says it is deliberately staying off the stage to let local leaders drive the movement.
Who Is Jashandeep Singh? Indian Man Deported From US After ‘Sexually Motivated Coercion’ Conviction
Jashandeep Singh was the only Indian national among the five deportees highlighted by DHS
Trump’s Hormuz Threat: Can the US Take Over the Strait?
Trump says he will declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a standoff over the key waterway.
Tarique Rahman's India Visit Has A Sheikh Hasina Problem, What Happens Next?
Tarique Rahman’s proposed India visit comes as Bangladesh presses New Delhi over Sheikh Hasina’s extradition. Understanding why the two issues have become intertwined requires looking at Dhaka’s demands, India’s legal position and what both sides need from a new bilateral relationship.
How A Fake Iran Nuclear Claim Travelled From India To Netanyahu And US Politics
An anonymous X account claimed that Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had said Tehran would continue pursuing nuclear weapons
Why Is Kaziranga’s Eco-Sensitive Zone At Centre of 10-km vs 1-km Debate?
Assam’s proposed 1-km site-specific Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga has triggered a debate over the park’s existing 10-km default protection, Supreme Court guidelines and the need to safeguard wildlife corridors beyond its boundary
Inside NTA’s Exam Paper-Setting Process, From Question Creation To Final Selection
The UGC-NET re-examination has renewed scrutiny of how NTA writes, vets, translates and selects questions before final papers reach candidates
NEWS
National
The satirical outfit emerged shortly after Modi used the term ‘dimagi Naxals’ in his Independence Day address, drawing widespread attention online
National
Apex court asks CBI, ED not to file reports based on Allahabad HC directions in case against Congress leader.
National
The Nagchandreshwar Temple, located atop Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple, opened for 24 hours on Nag Panchami, drawing lakhs of devotees
National
The raids came as job aspirants entered the 24th day of protests, demanding a CBI probe and cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination
International
The coalition aims to protect shipping and energy routes through the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, Red Sea and Gulf of Aden amid rising maritime threats.
National
Two more Air India pilots have received non-negative results in preliminary drug screenings and have been taken off flying duties while confirmatory tests are awaited
National
The JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) and the JNU Teachers’ Association (JNUTA) ran a politically motivated campaign against her, the JNU VC said
MAGAZINE
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.
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.
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SPORTS
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Jadeja Traps Dinusha LBW After His Maiden Test Century | Sri Lanka 274/9
India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, 1st Test Day 3: Catch all the play-by-play updates from the third day of the IND vs SL first Test on Monday, August 17, at the Galle International Stadium
India vs England FIH Hockey World Cup 2026: India hold a marginal edge over England in men’s hockey. Both teams enter the clash with wins, India beating Wales and England defeating Pakistan in their World Cup openers
Anders Antonsen is happy with Delhi’s current conditions but remains wary of winter pollution and the India Open’s January-February scheduling. He begins his World Championships campaign against Dicky Dwi Pangestu
Shubman Gill pulled off a stunning one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis as India tightened their grip on Sri Lanka in Galle.
BWF World Championships 2026 Day 1: Here's everything you need to know about the opening day of the badminton World Championships, which gets underway at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Monday, August 17
BUSINESS
FMCG Demand Set To Rise 9–11% This Festive Season, But Consumers Stay 'Selective'
By Anjali Pal
FMCG Demand Set To Rise 9–11% This Festive Season, But Consumers Stay 'Selective'
How Chandrasekaran Turned Legacy Tata Into a New-Age Powerhouse
By Yuthika Bhargava
Tata Turmoil: Noel Tata, Chandrasekaran Held Separate Talks With Govt Before Exit
By Outlook Business Desk
Vishal Garg Wants His CEO Job Back After Better Board Ouster
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Income-Tax Notice Seeking Rs 6,000 Is Fake: Here’s What Taxpayers Should Do
By Outlook Money
Income-Tax Notice Seeking Rs 6,000 Is Fake: Here’s What Taxpayers Should Do
TRAVELLER
How Australia's Lord Howe Island Is Protecting Its Pristine Ecosystem From Overtourism
By Rooplekha Das
How Australia's Lord Howe Island Is Protecting Its Pristine Ecosystem From Overtourism
8 Luxury Beach Hotels For Your Next Dream Holiday
8 Luxury Beach Hotels For Your Next Dream Holiday
Inside Rumah Rubah, The Stunning Bali Home Of Maison Kitsuné's Gildas Loaëc
Inside Rumah Rubah, The Stunning Bali Home Of Maison Kitsuné's Gildas Loaëc
Set Nefru: Inside Egypt’s Historic 100-Year-Old Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Set Nefru: Inside Egypt’s Historic 100-Year-Old Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Independence Day Special: Neville Tuli’s SWARAJ Is A Visual Walk Through India’s Freedom Struggle
Independence Day Special: Neville Tuli’s SWARAJ Is A Visual Walk Through India’s Freedom Struggle
LUXE
Automobili Lamborghini Unveils The Revuelto SV To The World
By Aaron Jacob
Lamborghini has resurrected one of its most gloriously unreasonable badges for the Revuelto SV, giving its hybrid V12 flagship more power, more downforce and a greater appetite for speed
Bugatti Presents The Destrier As A One-Off W16 Hypercar Based On The Bolide
By Aaron Jacob
Bugatti has taken the engine and engineering fury of the Bolide, wrapped it in a completely new body and created a one of one hypercar for a single owner
Serendipity Arts Residency Marks Nine Years Of Nurturing Emerging Artistic Practices
By Aaron Jacob
At Serendipity Arts in Defence Colony, six emerging artists turned three months of research, experimentation and conversation into a compelling portrait of contemporary India
The Best Luxury Bluetooth Speakers For Premium Home Audio
By Aleem Siddiqui
From Bowers & Wilkins and Devialet to Bang & Olufsen and Sonos, these are the premium Bluetooth speakers that combine exceptional acoustics, cutting-edge technology and design-led craftsmanship at prices ranging from sensible to unapologetically extravagant