PM Modi Meets Nitin Nabin’s New BJP Team in Delhi After Vande Mataram Row
Modi’s meeting with the BJP’s 65-member team came after the party opposed the Congress’ two-stanza Vande Mataram decision and announced a nationwide campaign.
THE LEAD
Exclusive | Rajshri Deshpande On Why Strong, Well-Paid Roles For Women In Their 40s Are Scarce
By Garima Das
Rajshri Deshpande highlights ageism, poor pay, gender gap in the entertainment industry.
Delhi H1N1 Cases Near 1,800: Is The Rise A New Swine Flu Outbreak?
Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, nearly eight times last year’s figure. Here is what the rise means, how H1N1 differs from Covid-19 and who faces a higher risk.
Bangladesh-Rohingya Repatriation: Could Contact With Arakan Army Open A New Path?
Bangladesh is maintaining contact with the Arakan Army as it seeks to restart the stalled repatriation of Rohingya refugees, raising questions over whether engagement with the group exercising significant territorial control in Rakhine could create a workable route home.
Rajasthan Admits 611 Govt Schools Have No Buildings Amid CJP Inspections
Rajasthan has reported that 611 government schools lack their own buildings, as CJP's “School Thik Karo” campaign brings renewed attention to infrastructure deficiencies in the state's education system
ISRO To Shift Launch Vehicle Production To Private Sector, Focus On Research
ISRO will move launch vehicle production and related technology towards private industry while focusing its own efforts on research, technology development and scientific missions
‘Reservation Hatao’ Andolan at Jantar Mantar: Here’s What the Agitators Demand
Delhi Police detained several "Reservation Hatao Andolan" protesters at Jantar Mantar demanding economic-based quotas instead of caste-based reservation.
Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘American Territory’, Claims Iran Not Ready For 'Right Deal'
US President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz "American territory" amid a naval blockade and crushing economic warfare to stop Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Canada Suspends 'Unfair' US Trade Talks Over Tariff Disputes: What Went Wrong?
Prime Minister Mark Carney said last-minute US demands made a deal impossible for now, as Washington prepares a 50% tariff on about $28 billion of Canadian goods.
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National
The BJP's 10-point resolution defends the complete legacy of Vande Mataram, criticises Congress's decision to restrict the song to its first two stanzas and calls for a nationwide campaign to highlight its historical significance
International
A strengthening El Niño is threatening Panama's water supply, prompting fresh transit limits and pushing some ships towards longer routes around Africa.
Cricket
Day 1 of the second Test in Mackay was entirely dominated by fast bowling as 18 wickets tumbled in a single day of chaotic action. Batsmen across both sides struggled profoundly against relentless seam movement and hostile spells, failing to find any rhythm on a treacherous pitch
Art & Entertainment
The 31-year-old is accused of sexual penetration without consent over an alleged assault in a Perth hotel room in 2024. He has earlier denied all charges.
International
Tehran grants passage to some Iraqi oil tankers after repeated requests from Baghdad as Iraq seeks alternative routes for oil exports.
International
New study finds people over 60 face uncompensable heat stress at lower temperatures than young adults. Projections show rising risks in South Asia and beyond with global warming.
International
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24 to co-chair the 25th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
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.
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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.
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
FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's Podium Chances Hang By A Thread After 1-3 Loss Against Netherlands
Despite a disciplined defensive display and a late penalty-corner strike from captain Harmanpreet Singh, India suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Netherlands after late goals from Thijs Hoedemakers and Thijs van Dam broke the deadlock
Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic maiden bronze medal at the BWF World Championships on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Their stellar run ended after a fighting three-game semifinal defeat against China's world number one pair, Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning, ending India's 15-year women's doubles medal drought
Day 1 of the second Test in Mackay was entirely dominated by fast bowling as 18 wickets tumbled in a single day of chaotic action. Batsmen across both sides struggled profoundly against relentless seam movement and hostile spells, failing to find any rhythm on a treacherous pitch
Former South African world champion boxer Zolani Tete, 38, was shot dead by two masked gunmen outside his residence in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Tete was sitting in his car when the suspects opened fire, also injuring a 27-year-old female passenger. South African police have launched an active investigation into the ambush
By reinforcing their backroom staff with the strategic addition of Zubin Bharucha, the Mumbai Indians have made a resounding statement of their relentless ambition to stay at the cutting edge of global T20 cricket
BUSINESS
Ethanol, Speculative Buying, Weather: What’s Behind Sugar Prices Surge And Imports?
By Ritesh
Ethanol, Speculative Buying, Weather: What’s Behind Sugar Prices Surge And Imports?
MONEY
Corporate NPS And EPF Must Coexist For Employees, Says Rahul Ravindran Of PFRDA
By Ayush Khar
Corporate NPS And EPF Must Coexist For Employees, Says Rahul Ravindran Of PFRDA
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Why İstanbul Is Full Of Cats: Inside The City’s Centuries-Old Love Affair With Strays
By Anwesha Santra
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From Greece To The UAE: 15 Countries Offering Golden Visas To Indians
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Schengen's New Entry Rules: What Travellers Need To Know About EES And ETIAS
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Shabdalok Kolkata: Inside India’s First Museum Of Word
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Madhya Pradesh’s New Craft Tourism Villages Will Take Travellers To The Source
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LUXE
BMW X1 LWB And i5 LWB Arrive: First Look, Features And Booking Details
By Aaron Jacob
BMW has stretched the X1 and electrified the 5 Series, giving Indian luxury car buyers more space, more comfort and more reasons to sit in the back, as the X1 LWB brings limousine like room to a compact SUV while the i5 LWB transforms the executive sedan into an electric lounge
5 Iconic James Bond Villain Cars That Stole The Scene
By Aaron Jacob
From enormous Rolls Royces and imposing Mercedes Benz saloons to weaponised Jaguars and futuristic supercars, Bond’s villains have always understood the theatrical power of a great car, and these machines did more than carry the bad guys; they became extensions of their personalities
Jason Statham’s Mutiny: The House, the Action and the Story Behind the Film
By Aaron Jacob
Jason Statham has built an entire career around solving problems with his fists, his feet and an almost supernatural ability to remain calm while everyone else is being shot at
Richard Mille’s Technical Revolution: The Innovations That Changed Watchmaking
By Aaron Jacob
Richard Mille did not simply reinvent the watch; it turned it into a high performance machine. By marrying aerospace materials, motorsport engineering and extreme lightness, the brand made technical innovation the very definition of luxury