The Congress is seeking 150–200 seats in Uttar Pradesh for the 2027 Assembly polls, but its poor Assembly record contrasts with its gains in the 2024 Lok Sabha election
Arab-led parties could influence coalition arithmetic in Israel’s October 27 election, but their leverage will depend on turnout, seats won and whether other parties accept their support.
Yamuna’s glacier-like toxic foam in Delhi is caused by detergent surfactants, untreated sewage and industrial effluents. Here’s why the froth forms, its health risks and why clean-up efforts have struggled to stop it
From a cryptographic flaw at eMudhra to alleged data leaks involving banks and sensitive medical records, five incidents highlight the risks of cybersecurity failures.
Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 31% ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. Iran war, inflation and ICE immigration policies put Republicans under pressure.
Russia’s first diesel shipment to the United States is unlikely to deliver substantial price relief before the November 3 midterm elections, as limited cargo volumes, Russian supply constraints and transport costs complicate the deal
Russia has pardoned and released Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American retired teacher convicted of mercenary activity during the Ukraine war. His release followed Donald Trump’s request to Vladimir Putin and renewed US-Russia diplomatic engagement.
In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that actor Ranbir Kapoor's Bandra residence was also recceed by those who fired shots at Tiger Shroff recently
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Sonia Gandhi joins Instagram and shares the first look of her memoir Belonging: A Journey of Love, set for release on November 10, amid an India edition publishing dispute.
International
Donald Trump denies US-Iran negotiations despite Tehran’s claims of indirect talks. Brent crude rises above $111 as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist.
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Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief questions restrictions at Jantar Mantar, preventive detentions and Delhi Police action against Cockroach Janta Party protesters.
International
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned Donald Trump and other foreign leaders for exploiting France’s unrest for political gain, spreading misleading claims about immigration and amplifying misinformation as the government prepares for further protests
International
A crowdsourced fact-checking system on Elon Musk’s social media platform X failed to flag 93.1 per cent of false claims related to the US midterm elections
National
Raihan Vadra said Bikaner House asked him to remove protest photographs from his New Delhi exhibition, No Idea is Final, hours before opening. He alleged pressure over political images and said the show will remain open till October 25.
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Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was sent back to India from the Asian Para Games 2026 following sexual harassment allegations in Nagoya. The PCI's chef-de-mission has recommended a lifetime ban, while the former world No. 1 para swimmer will miss his scheduled events
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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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IND vs NZ LIVE Score, 1st T20I: Catch all the play-by-play updates from India vs New Zealand in the first T20 International on Thursday, 22 October, at Hagley Oval in Christchurch
Asian Para Games Live Updates, October 22, Day 7: Check real-time updates of India's medal hunt across various disciplines like athletics, archery, swimming, table tennis, boccia and badminton at Aichi Nagoya
Megan Schutt has been handed a two-match ban for breaching prescription medication guidelines, ruling her out of Australia's final T20I against New Zealand and the WBBL opener
Sheetal Devi defended her women’s compound individual title at the Asian Para Games 2026, defeating Singapore’s Alim Nur Syahidah 142-139 after recovering from a four-point deficit. The 19-year-old has now won two gold medals and one silver at the ongoing Games
Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh was sent back to India from the Asian Para Games 2026 following sexual harassment allegations in Nagoya. The PCI's chef-de-mission has recommended a lifetime ban, while the former world No. 1 para swimmer will miss his scheduled events
By Anjali Pal
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SBI Cyberattack: Bank Says Customer Balances Safe, Very Few Customers Affected
Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
Durga Puja In Delhi: 9 Pandals To Add To Your Pandal Hopping List
Sadipur’s 300-Year-Old Durga Puja: Where Ganesha And Kartikeya Switch Places
Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
Celebrating six decades of the Lamborghini Miura, Montegrappa transforms the supercar’s unmistakable design language into a limited edition writing instrument featuring a retractable rock crystal headlight and an 18K gold nib
By Aaron Jacob
Naomi Campbell trades the catwalk for a thatched Malindi retreat with four pools, African art and the Indian Ocean at her doorstep
By Aaron Jacob
Nearly 40 acres near Franklin pair a white farmhouse and saltwater infinity pool with a barn built for writing the next album
By Aaron Jacob
Bruther’s Stéphanie Bru and Alexandre Theriot strip buildings to their bones, proving beauty can emerge from almost nothing
