Cockroach Janta Party Founder Abhijeet Dipke Slapped During Jaipur Protest
Unruly scenes erupt as founder of the controversial youth movement is physically assaulted during a protest in Rajasthan’s capital.
THE LEAD
US, Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Clouds Peace Deal As Talks Enter Critical Phase
As the US and Iran enter a 60-day framework to formalise their ceasefire, differences over the release of billions in frozen Iranian assets threatens to derail the fragile peace process
West Bengal CID Searches State Assembly Over Alleged Forgery Of TMC MLAs' Signatures
Investigators widen hunt for a crucial party resolution document naming the leader of opposition after questioning Abhishek Banerjee.
Iran, Oman To Charge Hormuz Transit Fees; Last-Minute Changes Included In US-Iran Peace Pact
Iran and Oman will introduce service-based transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz under a new US-Iran peace pact, reshaping costs for global shipping and oil trade while keeping the vital waterway open to international traffic.
US-Iran Peace Deal: What Lessons Does It Hold For India?
What started as a targeted campaign rapidly expanded into a regional confrontation, with Iran retaliating through missile and drone attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and allied fronts opening in Lebanon
We Are The Largest Parliamentary Force From West Bengal: NCPI In A Social Media Post
Nationalist Congress Party of India asserts dominance in the state amid ongoing TMC turmoil and internal rebellion.
WPI Inflation Rises to 9.68% in May as Fuel, Food, Manufactured Items See Price Spike
Fuel, power, manufactured goods and food prices drove WPI inflation higher after a revision of the base year to 2022-23
NCERT Shades Image Of Indus Valley ‘Dancing Girl’ in New Class 9 Art Textbook
Iconic Mohenjo Daro bronze figurine appears with darker shade and partially covered torso in updated NCERT textbook, triggering debate over historical representation and cultural sensitivity in school education.
PM Modi Welcomes US-Iran Understanding, Hopes For Peace And Stability In West Asia
The Prime Minister said India hopes the implementation of the understanding would ensure stability in the region and protect global trade routes
Why 20 TMC Rebel MPs Merged With NCPI: The Legal Strategy
Led by Shiuli Kundu, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India becomes a legal shield for 20 breakaway TMC legislators looking to bypass the anti-defection law.
‘Super El Niño’ Forms In Pacific: Why 2027 Is Likely To Be The Hottest Year On Record
This year’s El Niño has a 63% chance of intensifying in late fall and early winters, NOAA reported
ED Questions Abhishek Banerjee In Bengal Primary Recruitment Scam Probe
The questioning comes a day after Banerjee underwent an eight-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the state CID in a separate case related to the alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures
Kerala VC Row Escalates As BJP, UDF Trade Barbs Over Attendance At RSS Event
The Vice Chancellors of University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University attended the RSS event in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday
Explained: What The Reported US-Iran Draft Deal Contains And What Has Actually Been Confirmed
Ahead of a reported signing ceremony in Switzerland, Iranian state media has published what it claims are the draft terms of a 14-point US-Iran memorandum
Sensex, Nifty Surge Over 1.5%; Crude Slips Below $84 On West Asia Peace Breakthrough
Easing geopolitical tensions, a stronger rupee and a sharp decline in crude oil prices lift domestic equities as investors cheer signs of stability in West Asia
Outlook Explains | US-Iran Peace Deal 'Completed'. What Will Likely Change For India?
The biggest long-term change for India from a peace settlement would be the potential revival of Chabahar port in Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province
BJP Intensifies Numbers Game Ahead Of Delimitation, Women's Quota Push in Parliament
With Parliament's monsoon session approaching, the BJP-led NDA is working to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Delimitation Bill and implement the Women's Reservation Act, while exploring support from regional parties and potential opposition defections.
US Navy Rescues 14 Indian Sailors Days After India Protested Attacks On Seafarers
A US Navy P-8 maritime patrol aircraft spotted the stricken Indian-flagged dhow and dropped a life raft, monitoring the crew as they boarded it, sources told the newspaper
Ukraine’s NATO Push Explained: Why Russia Opposes It And How Membership Works
NATO and the European Union have different roles and entry requirements — NATO is a military alliance based on collective defence, while the EU is a political and economic union with stricter accession criteria.
Kolkata To Host Main International Day Of Yoga Event On June 21 As Focus Shifts To ‘Healthy Ageing’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations from Kolkata on June 21. The theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”, highlights yoga’s role in promoting healthy, active ageing.
As the US and Iran enter a 60-day framework to formalise their ceasefire, differences over the release of billions in frozen Iranian assets threatens to derail the fragile peace process
Investigators widen hunt for a crucial party resolution document naming the leader of opposition after questioning Abhishek Banerjee.
Iran and Oman will introduce service-based transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz under a new US-Iran peace pact, reshaping costs for global shipping and oil trade while keeping the vital waterway open to international traffic.
What started as a targeted campaign rapidly expanded into a regional confrontation, with Iran retaliating through missile and drone attacks on US military facilities across the Gulf and allied fronts opening in Lebanon
Nationalist Congress Party of India asserts dominance in the state amid ongoing TMC turmoil and internal rebellion.
Fuel, power, manufactured goods and food prices drove WPI inflation higher after a revision of the base year to 2022-23
Iconic Mohenjo Daro bronze figurine appears with darker shade and partially covered torso in updated NCERT textbook, triggering debate over historical representation and cultural sensitivity in school education.
The Prime Minister said India hopes the implementation of the understanding would ensure stability in the region and protect global trade routes
Led by Shiuli Kundu, the Nationalist Citizens Party of India becomes a legal shield for 20 breakaway TMC legislators looking to bypass the anti-defection law.
This year’s El Niño has a 63% chance of intensifying in late fall and early winters, NOAA reported
The questioning comes a day after Banerjee underwent an eight-and-a-half-hour interrogation by the state CID in a separate case related to the alleged forgery of MLAs' signatures
The Vice Chancellors of University of Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi University and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University attended the RSS event in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday
Ahead of a reported signing ceremony in Switzerland, Iranian state media has published what it claims are the draft terms of a 14-point US-Iran memorandum
Easing geopolitical tensions, a stronger rupee and a sharp decline in crude oil prices lift domestic equities as investors cheer signs of stability in West Asia
The biggest long-term change for India from a peace settlement would be the potential revival of Chabahar port in Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province
With Parliament's monsoon session approaching, the BJP-led NDA is working to secure the two-thirds majority needed to pass the Delimitation Bill and implement the Women's Reservation Act, while exploring support from regional parties and potential opposition defections.
NEWS
Trump described his reaction on multiple US outlets, telling Axios he was furious when he learned of the strike. "What the f*** are you doing?" Trump said he told Netanyahu by phone
The Prime Minister said India hopes the implementation of the understanding would ensure stability in the region and protect global trade routes
A sudden cooking gas spike left migrant drivers hungry and forced an exodus, exposing the fragile human link behind the nation's premier container gateway.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hits out at the Modi government's foreign policy, warning of geopolitical challenges from Pakistan and China despite the US-Iran peace deal.
Pro-Palestinian student protesters disrupt the 2026 commencement ceremony over Google's USD 1.2 billion Project Nimbus deal with the Israeli government.
Peddi drew criticism over the portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor's character, Achiyyamma. Peddi lyricist has questioned Buchi Babu Sana's apology.
Brutal crime sparks outrage in Tamil Nadu as police launch intensive manhunt for the accused in the rape and murder of a minor.
MAGAZINE
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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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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Bulldozed - 25 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
Khela Hobe? - 11 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
Dravida Banga Ltd. - 01 May 2026 Issue
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SubscribeJust as the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, electoral battles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are heating up. The Union government has suffered an unexpected setback: its bid to pass a constitutional amendment linking women’s reservation and a fresh delimitation exercise, has been defeated. This round belongs to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, one of the fiercest critics of the Delimitation Bill . In West Bengal, the exclusion of over 90 lakh voters has emerged as the defining poll issue. Can these two states resist the saffron surge this election season? In a special interview with Outlook, Stalin calls the delimitation a conspiracy to silence the southern states. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya reports an elaborate mechanism aimed at reshaping Bengal’s electorate in favour of the BJP, as part of its all-out battle against the Trinamool Congress. Campaigning in Tamil Nadu is revolving around delimitation and federalism, while on the ground the TVK factor is generating excitement, reports NK Bhoopesh from the ground. Ilyas Mohammad in his column profiles the actor -politician, Vijay and asks whether Thalapathy can become Thala. With Nitish Kumar's exit an era has ended. Asghar Khan and Mrityunjay Sharma trace the trajectory of Nitish's political career and what the future holds for Bihar. Seema Guha taken an overview of the latest developments in the US -Israel war on Iran while K.P Fabian looks at the new geopolitical equations and the social and economic impact of the war. Bhaskar Roy interviews Booker Prize winner David Szalay on his work while Shikha Jhingan turns the spotlight on Asha Bhosle, whose unforgettable voice became the soundtrack of generations of Bollywood films. Read all this and more in the latest issue of Outlook.
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SPORTS
Why Is The Big Bash League Coming To India? Arun Dhumal Explains
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal backed the BBL's India debut, saying the country's massive cricket market and Olympic boost can help grow the sport globally
A Mexican fan apologized after a racist gesture toward a South Korean creator at the World Cup sparked backlash and led to reported professional consequences
The ongoing FIFA World Cup has become a reflection of today's world we live in where political decisions are now conflicting with the value and norms of a global tournament
India defeated Pakistan by 64 runs at Edgbaston, Birmingham, as Smriti Mandhana’s 68 and Deepti Sharma’s 5/10 powered them to a dominant Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener. Deepti was named Player of the Match after becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women’s T20Is
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IndiGo, SpiceJet Jump Up To 8% As Crude Oil Slumps After US-Iran Peace Deal
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How Scandinavian Design Transformed Modern Architecture: Key Influences and Iconic Structures
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Scandinavian design in architecture emerged from the Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland — during the early to mid-20th century as a quiet revolution against excessive ornamentation and industrial rigidity. Influenced by the region’s landscape, light and climate, the movement sought to create spaces that were functional, honest and emotionally warm, reflecting […]
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