In a state where alliances have repeatedly been redrawn since 2019, the event has prompted questions about whether Maharashtra politics is heading towards another realignment
Modi’s early backing of Trump has given way to tensions over tariffs, Russian oil and Pakistan. A Democratic Congress could constrain Trump, but may not reverse his policies towards India.
The government says political ideology, criticism of the government and peaceful protest cannot be grounds for rejection. It says the rules distinguish peaceful democratic activity from involvement in violence
By Deepak Joshi
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As the US heads into the 2026 midterms, the tradwife movement is bringing traditional gender roles and motherhood into conservative political debate, even as the cost of raising a family remains a more immediate concern for voters
Dharamshala Film Festival 2026 | Roshan Mathew and Divya Prabha front a delightfully unbound drama shuttling through films, their makers and characters
India vs New Zeland: Check India's playing XI for the 4th T20I vs New Zealand.
China has promoted General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo as Xi Jinping tightens party discipline ahead of the 2027 leadership congress
Israel election results leave Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc on 53 seats, short of a majority, as Arab parties win 19 seats and coalition talks begin after all votes are counted.
National
The Supreme Court cancelled Anant Kumar Singh’s bail in the Dularchand Yadav murder case, ordered the Mokama MLA to surrender by December 1 and gave Bihar police four months to finish the probe.
Cricket
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SA Vs AUS Live Score, 3rd Test Day 4: Catch all the play-by-play updates from the fourth day of the third Test between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Cricket Ground on Friday, October 30
Art & Entertainment
Anita Advani said she was seeking dignity and had claimed she lived with Rajesh Khanna in his last years
International
France is deploying 70,000 police officers for Halloween protests as authorities warn of a high risk of violence
Cricket
Aaryan Sharma scored an unbeaten 311 off 93 deliveries, smashing 27 fours and 30 sixes, for Sumermal Jain Public School on Friday, October 23. Scorecard images of his historic knock quickly went viral online, marking a rare T20 triple-century. Read our exclusive interview with Aaryan Sharma as he opens up about his milestone knock, his cricketing journey, his future goals, and following in the footsteps of his idol, Virat Kohli.
National
The proportion of Indians living below the lower-middle-income poverty line of USD 4.20 a day, measured at 2021 purchasing power parity (PPP), also dropped sharply from 57.7 per cent to 16.1 per cent during the period
National
The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision schedule for electoral rolls in Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana and Nagaland, with Delhi’s final voter list now due on December 22.
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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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Sikandar Raza struck an unbeaten 106 from 56 balls in Sharjah on Thursday, but Zimbabwe fell 19 runs short against Afghanistan in the second T20 international. Afghanistan’s 221 for seven secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, despite Raza and debutant Tafadzwa Tsiga adding an unbeaten 120-run stand.
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Gold Slips As Oil Rally And US Inflation Strengthen Rate Hike Expectations
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The Pol House: What India’s Old Neighbourhoods Can Teach Us About Community Living
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Master of Days turns the simple act of dressing into the engine of a calendar, with 80 hand-finished parts and a seven-pointed star in a pair of titanium cufflinks
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra, Shilpa Shetty, Anshula Kapoor, Mira Kapoor and other celebrities brought their festive fashion choices to Karwa Chauth 2026. Take a look at the sarees, embroidered suits, traditional jewellery and contemporary ethnic ensembles spotted at this year's celebrations
By Aaron Jacob
A Hancock Park estate of palm trees, a swimming pool and sprawling grounds became the quiet setting for the last chapter of a remarkable life
By Sonali Mukherjee
Patna's Bihar Museum has secured the ninth position in the World's 100 Best Museums 2026 list, ranking ahead of The Met and the Louvre. Designed by Fumihiko Maki, the institution brings together remarkable archaeological collections, regional art and Bihar's rich cultural heritage
