Donald Trump said Brazil’s presidential election looked “rigged” without evidence after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a comeback victory, while Jair Bolsonaro refused to concede and Lula hailed the result as a defence of democracy.
Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait. Read his emotional reaction, remarkable goalscoring record and journey to football's biggest individual honour
The amended rules open the way for vehicles designed to run on higher-ethanol blends, but conventional petrol cars certified for E20 cannot automatically use E85 or E100
Vijay Deverakonda's reaction comes after Rashmika addressed the backlash over their Koffee With Karan 9 appearance in an eight-page statement
As 18,300 first-batch Agniveers prepare to leave by December 31, Seva Nidhi, job reservations and a 25% retention cap will shape what comes next
Lula’s re-election could strengthen India-Brazil cooperation on critical minerals, expand bilateral trade towards the $30 billion target by 2030 and reinforce coordination on Global South priorities
Jamia Millia Islamia has announced student union elections 15 days after approval of a new constitution, but students continue to protest over the lack of a firm timeline and unresolved demands, including the removal of the Chief Proctor
The son of Indian immigrants and grandson of a freedom fighter, Ro Khanna has built his congressional profile around manufacturing, economic inequality, technology and diplomacy. As he seeks re-election in November, his record reflects the progressive debate over how America should balance economic growth, corporate power and global influence.
Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have released negotiation records to counter criticism from a breakaway faction, while disputing the powers offered under the Centre’s Article 371(K) proposal
International
A UN inquiry commission says Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza despite the ceasefire, while Israel rejects the allegations as a misinformation campaign
National
Cyclone Arnab is improving Delhi-NCR air quality for now, but the IMD has warned of heavy rain, red alerts in Andhra Pradesh and wider weather disruption across India.
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The poll body has defended its decision-making process before the Supreme Court, saying the three SIR orders were unanimous and the declaration form was separate from statutory Form 6
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The agitation continued despite the university’s announcement that polls would be held within 15 days of approving the students’ union constitution, with protesters also seeking a chief election officer and several students detained by Delhi Police
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The IMD forecasts landfall between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam near Yanam by the forenoon of October 28, with winds of 115-125 kmph gusting to 140 kmph and extremely heavy rainfall expected.
International
Neither Netanyahu’s Likud bloc nor the opposition has a clear path to a majority, leaving smaller parties and post-election deals to determine who governs Israel.
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Police in Varanasi have registered a case against a man accused of posing as an Army captain near the Namo Ghat helipad ahead of the Indian Air Force’s Wings Over Ganges air show
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
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SubscribeYour food may not be safe. The system knows it. Yet the food chain keeps moving. From five-star kitchens to roadside dhabas, food passes through a chain where contamination, adulteration and poor hygiene can enter at every stage, with consequences ranging from diarrhoea and jaundice to typhoid and hepatitis. Into this maze has stepped Tukaram Mundhe. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen more than 12,000 inspections and raids, cancelled or suspended around 600 licences and sealed more than 300 eateries. But raids cannot fix a broken system. India has the laws, standards and regulators. Yet violations persist, enforcement remains uneven and corruption finds its way through the gaps. Mundhe can keep cracking the whip. But can one man change the system? In this issue, Outlook examines India’s food-safety maze, where it fails and why one Tukaram is not enough.
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Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait. Read his emotional reaction, remarkable goalscoring record and journey to football's biggest individual honour
Australian umpire Ben Treloar opens up about his first-class experience in India, Ranji Trophy challenges, pitch differences, animated appeals and the CA-BCCI umpire exchange programme
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to play in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7, while Rishabh Pant is also in contention for the XI. Both India players are training at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru as they build towards the two-Test series against New Zealand later in November
With 679 million followers, global sports icon Cristiano Ronaldo stands as the most-followed athlete on Instagram, well clear of Lionel Messi’s 517 million. Out of the selective 638 accounts Ronaldo follows back, there is only a sole Indian profile
With just 27 slots available across five franchises holding a total purse of INR 8.15 crore, every bid at the Kochi mini-auction will carry strategic weight. Key pullouts have heightened the value of top overseas targets like Sophie Molineux and Sophia Dunkley
By Parth Singh
Rising Inequality, Pampered Capitalists: Why India Must Tax its Rich
Buying Silver On Dhanteras? Here's How To Check Purity And Verify The Hallmark
Where To Celebrate Diwali: Family-Friendly Resorts Near Delhi, Mumbai, And Bengaluru
A Photographer’s Journey Through Bengal’s Terracotta Temples
I Went To Zornitsa In Bulgaria To Find Myself. Mostly, I Found Cheese
5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break
Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
Mumbai hosts a first-of-its-kind horology programme as FHH India Partner Karishma Karer explains why Indian collectors are ready to move beyond admiring fine watches and start truly understanding them
By Aaron Jacob
Marble interiors, burgundy lounges, a sneaker-filled dressing room and a pool with underwater artwork turn the rapper’s Miami Beach waterfront estate into a statement of extravagance
By Sonali Mukherjee
Dark art explores the relationship between beauty, mortality and fear through Gothic cathedrals, unsettling paintings and macabre installations. This Halloween 2026, discover artists and artworks that shaped Gothic visual culture, from Hieronymus Bosch and Francisco Goya to H R Giger and Damien Hirst
By Aaron Jacob
Wandering hours, an asymmetrical oval case, a diamond-covered rebel and a sculpted serpent reveal the experimental side of Audemars Piguet that exists far beyond the Royal Oak
