Iran has warned that undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz could be targeted if it comes under attack. The threat raises concerns over Gulf connectivity, financial services and the time needed to repair damaged links.
Elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have brought renewed attention to the councils’ electoral process, powers and role in state lawmaking
By Pranay Vatsa
The Shimla clash is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has already triggered campus clashes, protest bans and competing political endorsements across India
Americans will vote on November 3 to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and roughly one-third of the Senate, with the results determining control of Congress and shaping President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
By Deepak Joshi
India Vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd T20I: India pulled off a stunning comeback to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the 2nd T20I as Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy scripted a remarkable chase as it happened in Christchurch
Hundreds of protesters opposing the proposed 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project allegedly set fire to government offices and police vehicles in Pasighat after a 12-hour bandh, as tensions over project surveys intensified
At its global system integrator summit in Goa, Rubric, a Palo Alto-headquartered company, unveiled an AI-powered code vulnerability scanner
CTI has urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, warning of Rs 10,000 crore business losses during Delhi’s peak Diwali shopping season.
Affordability is central to energy security—and must remain central to its energy diplomacy
International
Authorities have stepped up security after last week’s unrest, as demonstrators protest against the cost of living, rising inequality and cuts to public services.
Elections
The Congress has appointed war room heads for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand as the Election Commission reviews poll preparedness ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections
International
The Iranian Parliament Speaker’s absence comes ahead of the October 26-27 meeting in New Delhi, which will bring parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries to India.
National
A fire broke out at Krishna Food Point in Noida’s Sector 125 on Saturday afternoon, spreading to nearby eateries. Police and fire teams brought the blaze under control.
National
By PTI
Activist Neha Bora refuses to sign a peace bond in Assam, questioning restrictions on peaceful dissent and freedom of expression
International
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed solidarity with Jordan as authorities investigate the shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that left 34 others injured.
Cricket
India defeated New Zealand in the second T20I by four wickets on Saturday. With this win, India became the first team to win 200 matches in T20Is. India have also taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
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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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New Zealand have made multiple squad changes for the final three T20Is against India to manage player workloads. Lockie Ferguson will return for the last two matches, while Blair Tickner and Josh Clarkson have been added for the remaining fixtures
MS Dhoni said in Bengaluru on Thursday that he will decide before December whether to play another IPL season, offering his clearest hint yet on his future.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, after India’s four-wicket win over New Zealand, said on 24 October 2026 in the post-match press conference that he must manage his workload as an all-rounder while staying injury-free. He linked batting, bowling, training and recovery to his fitness after recent setbacks
Bayern said on Saturday that doctors are still trying to determine the cause, while board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed the 40-year-old is stable and will return only when fully fi
Pakistan on 24 October 2026 named a 14-member squad for their two-Test home series against Sri Lanka, with Babar Azam appointed captain in Rawalpindi and Lahore
By Parth Singh
Capital Flight, Manufacturing Miss and Rupee's Great Fall: The Fault Lines in India's Growth Story
Diwali Shopping: Is Insurance On Your New Gadgets Worth The Extra Cost?
5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break
Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Deep black dials, shadowy cases and a quiet sense of menace define the timepieces for anyone who prefers their luxury a little darker
By Sonali Mukherjee
Richemont, the luxury group behind Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, is reportedly exploring a stake in De Beers. As the natural diamond industry faces growing competition from lab-grown alternatives and shifting consumer demand, the potential deal raises questions about the future of luxury jewellery and the positioning of natural diamonds
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a statement in a champagne Vivienne Westwood Couture gown featuring sculptural draping, delicate gold embroidery and diamond jewellery. Donning the off-shoulder neckline along with carefully chosen accessories, here’s how the actor balanced satin, craftsmanship and sparkle for a red-carpet appearance
By Aaron Jacob
A building’s outer layer does far more than look good, balancing beauty, climate control, daylight and the character of the streets around it
