Elderly Care In Keralam: Why The State Is Proposing A New Law
With nearly one in five people already aged 60 or above, Keralam is preparing a law to regulate elderly care and professionalise caregiving.
THE LEAD
Who Is Manoj Jarange? The Face Of Maharashtra’s Maratha Quota Movement
From a farming family in Beed to leading repeated hunger strikes, Jarange has emerged as the most prominent face of the Maratha reservation agitation.
Russian Oil: What US Sanctions Bill Means For India’s Energy Security
India imported about 2.08 million barrels per day of Russian crude in August, accounting for roughly 45% of its total crude imports, according to Kpler data
Lost Booths, New Strategy: BJP's Ground Game Reboot Ahead Of Crucial UP Polls
As Uttar Pradesh heads towards Assembly elections, the BJP is stepping up its organisational preparations, with state in-charge Vinod Tawde expected to visit Gorakhpur on September 17 and 18
No Permanent Friends, No Fixed Enemies: Inside Modi's Foreign Policy Playbook
As Narendra Modi turns 76 on September 17, India is simultaneously deepening ties with Washington, maintaining its relationship with Moscow, re-engaging Beijing and balancing Israel, Iran and the Gulf. The question is what Modi actually changed in the foreign policy he inherited and what he intensified rather than invented
Why India Is Questioning Meta’s ‘Intermediary’ Status Over Facebook, Instagram
India is questioning Meta’s intermediary status, arguing that its active algorithms and role in content distribution require greater accountability amid a probe into alleged child sexual abuse material on Instagram
'Expiry Date' Jokes Flood Internet As Old Finance Ministry UPI Post Goes Viral Again
By Pranay Vatsa
The resurfacing tweet has fed directly into a live political fight, with opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi citing the very same 2025 statement as evidence that the government's new UPI charge contradicts its own word
Why China Is Tightening Exit Rules For Citizens Travelling Abroad
China's new exit rules give authorities wider powers to restrict international travel on national security and technology grounds, adding to existing scrutiny of citizens and foreigners leaving the country
From RSS Organiser To PM: Tracing Narendra Modi’s Political Rise
Tracing Modi’s political journey from his RSS years and BJP organisation work to Gujarat chief minister and three terms as prime minister
NEWS
National
The report placed India in the ‘severely restricted’ category alongside Pakistan, Hong Kong and Ukraine, while China, Iran, Russia, Syria, Venezuela and Gaza were listed under ‘completely restricted’
National
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti linked Bushra Bano’s transfer to concerns over Muslim greetings and accused BJP of policing community vocabulary
National
PM Modi said that semiconductor development is a “never-ending journey”, adding that the global participation at the SEMICON event reflected increasing confidence in India’s chip ecosystem.
International
Reported understanding follows secret Muscat talks as Houthis seize Mokha and Mayun near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
International
Rescuers used narrow, labour-intensive manual excavation techniques to clear debris and reach a flooded hydropower tunnel in Nepal after conventional machinery struggled to make progress
National
Congress MPs Gaurav Gogoi and Manish Tewari say the finance panel discussed MDR in principle but no specific UPI fee proposal was placed before it.
National
The two accused will remain in police custody until September 18, when the matter is scheduled to come up for its next hearing
National
PM Modi said that semiconductor development is a “never-ending journey”, adding that the global participation at the SEMICON event reflected increasing confidence in India’s chip ecosystem.
International
Reported understanding follows secret Muscat talks as Houthis seize Mokha and Mayun near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait
International
Rescuers used narrow, labour-intensive manual excavation techniques to clear debris and reach a flooded hydropower tunnel in Nepal after conventional machinery struggled to make progress
MAGAZINE
The Chinese Plunder - 28 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
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.
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SPORTS
Sourav Ganguly's Bollywood Biopic Shoot Reportedly Slams Leicestershire With Brutal 27-Point Relegation Penalty!
Grace Road head groundsman Callum Lewin revealed that an unscheduled Bollywood film shoot four days before last month's County Championship clash against Glamorgan prevented pitch work. The substandard surface led the Cricket Discipline Panel to deduct 27 points
Former India captain Diana Edulji wants Smriti Mandhana given a sustained run as India women’s captain ahead of the next ODI World Cup. Edulji has urged Harmanpreet to make way for Mandhana and suggested Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma for vice-captaincy
Corruption Hits Bangladesh Cricket, Former BPL Franchise Officials Punished For Breaching ICC’s Code
The BCB Integrity Unit cited corrupt conduct, non-cooperation, and obstruction across two previous league editions, giving both officials 14 days to respond
Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Yuvraj Singh and PT Usha extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership while wishing him health and happiness
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami and lifted his 48th career trophy after defeating Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup, adding another milestone to his legendary career
BUSINESS
Tata Sons Board Grants Chandrasekaran Five-Year Extension As Chairman
By Outlook Business Desk
Tata Sons Board Grants Chandrasekaran Five-Year Extension As Chairman
India Wants to Be the World’s Next Chip Hub, Modi Says At Semicon 2.0
By Outlook Business Desk
Why India’s Space-Tech Start-Ups are Stuck in a Low-Revenue Orbit
By Nabodita Ganguly
MONEY
Gold Hallmarking Fee Hiked To Rs 75 Ahead Of Festive Season: Will Jewellery Buyers Pay More
By Priyanka Debnath
Gold Hallmarking Fee Hiked To Rs 75 Ahead Of Festive Season: Will Jewellery Buyers Pay More
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TRAVELLER
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
By Rupali Dean
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
Egypt Leads Middle East Travel Rankings As India Retains Second Place In 2026
Egypt Leads Middle East Travel Rankings As India Retains Second Place In 2026
The Banjara Trail: Chambal Gin Takes A Detour To The Western Ghats
The Banjara Trail: Chambal Gin Takes A Detour To The Western Ghats
The Story Of Kainchi Dham, The Spiritual Retreat That Drew Steve Jobs And Zuckerberg
The Story Of Kainchi Dham, The Spiritual Retreat That Drew Steve Jobs And Zuckerberg
LUXE
How Nandhana Palace Became L Catterton’s Rs 288 Crore Bet
By Sonali Mukherjee
Nandhana Palace, the South Indian chain known for its Andhra chicken curry and gunpowder rice, has struck a Rs 288 crore deal with L Catterton, the investment firm with deep LVMH roots. The deal signals how global luxury capital is increasingly backing India's everyday dining habits, not just its designer labels
How Jura Mountains Shaped The Swiss Watchmaking Industry
By Aaron Jacob
Long before Switzerland became synonymous with luxury watches, the Jura Mountains created the conditions for a remarkable ecosystem of watchmakers, craftsmen and specialist suppliers
PM Modi Turns 76: What His Signature Style Says About Quiet Luxury
By Sonali Mukherjee
PM Modi’s signature style blends khadi kurtas, Nehru jackets, muted colours and carefully chosen details. His wardrobe balances restraint with cultural heritage, while occasional departures such as the monogrammed suit reveal how his fashion choices have shaped a distinct and recognisable visual identity
Watch Features Invented for a Reason: The Story Behind Iconic Watch Complications
By Aaron Jacob
The Cyclops, escape valve, crown and rotating bezel were not created merely to make watches look distinctive. Each emerged from a practical need and went on to become a defining feature of modern horology