India’s long-pending Javelin acquisition reflects a complicated mix of an earlier US offer, end-use monitoring and technology-transfer concerns, alternative Israeli procurement, indigenous missile development and a much deeper defence relationship with Washington.
Revered across the globe as football's boy wonder and god's own child, Lionel Messi spent two decades enchanting humanity by spreading pure love and joy through his divine displays of genius on the pitch. Now, as he steps away from the international stage for the final time, his legacy remains etched as an eternal gift to a world united by his art
Kharge had already condemned the incident, alleging that the ritual amounted to “untouchability” and exposed the mindset of the ruling party. The BJP completely distanced itself from the incident and assured the Congress chief that action would be taken
From Delhi and Maharashtra to Karnataka and Telangana, draft electoral rolls have raised questions over how voters are classified as ‘Absent’ or ‘Shifted’ during SIR
PM POSHAN’s reach is vast, but incidents across states raise questions about the quality, funding and monitoring of meals served to schoolchildren
What Karnataka’s new park law allows, and why Bengaluru residents are protesting the use of green spaces for public infrastructure
India has produced a bumper onion crop, but unseasonal rain and storage losses have reduced market supplies, pushing up prices and exposing the vulnerability of the country's onion supply chain
Karnataka’s two Bills allow limited use of park land for public projects and retrospectively recognise certain mobility projects as the 16.75-km tunnel road faces opposition over Lalbagh and BMLTA concerns.
The Centre has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, making Indian Standard Time (IST) the common reference for legal, administrative, commercial and other official purposes across the country
International
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a “Vishwaguru” through service, love and respect for diversity rather than by pursuing superpower status, during an address in Toronto.
National
The alert was triggered after a cabin crew member discovered a tissue paper in the aircraft’s lavatory with the word “BOMB” written on it
Football
After a heartbreaking loss in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and his father's death, Lionel Messi decides to hang his up his International boots. The legend shared his feelings with a post on Instagram
National
MEA described the Court of Arbitration as an “illegally constituted so-called Court of Arbitration” and said it had issued what it termed an award concerning interim measures and the status of the treaty
International
Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has appointed longtime adviser Erlan Karin as vice president, making him first in line to succeed the president under the country's new constitution
International
PM Modi told Vladimir Putin that “every single day spent in war pushes humanity back” as the two leaders discussed the Ukraine conflict, India-Russia ties and future cooperation in Bishkek
International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use India’s diplomatic contacts to help move countries away from war and towards dialogue, while Modi reiterated India’s support for peace and diplomacy in West Asia
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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.
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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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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.
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Revered across the globe as football's boy wonder and god's own child, Lionel Messi spent two decades enchanting humanity by spreading pure love and joy through his divine displays of genius on the pitch. Now, as he steps away from the international stage for the final time, his legacy remains etched as an eternal gift to a world united by his art
Lionel Messi cemented his status as the ultimate man of records for Argentina by rewriting the nation's history books across 191 appearances and an astounding 112 international goals. From dominating global stages to securing unprecedented milestones like 13 World Cup Man of the Match awards, his legendary two-decade career left an indelible mark on international football
Lionel Messi’s 20-year international journey with Argentina stands as one of the most remarkable stories in football history, spanning 191 official appearances and a record-shattering 112 international goals
After a heartbreaking loss in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and his father's death, Lionel Messi decides to hang his up his International boots. The legend shared his feelings with a post on Instagram
The 2026 Hockey World Cup concluded across Amstelveen and Wavre after a 16-day campaign that saw Argentina defeat the Netherlands in a shootout to end Dutch dominance, while Germany retained the men's title against Spain. India's women secured their best finish since 1974, though the men's team extended their fifty-year medal drought
By Bhupendra Paintola
Did Subhash Chandra Case Expose Indian Banks’ Personal Guarantee Problem?
By Outlook Business Desk
By Outlook Business Desk
Gen Z, Gen Alpha To Drive 50 Per Cent Of India’s Beauty Spending By FY31: Report
Why India’s First High-Altitude Safari Worries The People Who Know Ladakh Best
From The Latest Issue: The Long Way South: Following The Mississippi From Minnesota To Illinois
Japan’s Nara Prison Has Been Transformed Into A Luxury Hotel
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why Devotees Send Wedding Invitations To Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple
The flying car has graduated from science fiction into a rapidly evolving world of electric vertical takeoff aircraft, where autonomous technology, distributed propulsion and compact designs are beginning to make the idea of leaving the traffic behind look rather less ridiculous
By Aaron Jacob
Built over seven years and shaped by architecture, craftsmanship and personal storytelling, Will Smith’s sprawling California compound is less a celebrity mansion than a private world where creativity, family life and extraordinary design exist on an almost cinematic scale
By Sonali Mukherjee
From Rs 2.14 lakh Alex Perry gown to Rs 6.6 lakh Versace mini dress, Suhana Khan brought two contrasting looks to a single Cartier evening
By Sonali Mukherjee
The ultra-wealthy are paying for unscheduled time, not itineraries. Inside the Indian retreats built for slow, unhurried luxury travel
