Who Is Manoj Jarange? The Face Of Maharashtra’s Maratha Quota Movement
From a farming family in Beed to leading repeated hunger strikes, Jarange has emerged as the most prominent face of the Maratha reservation agitation.
THE LEAD
Lost Booths, New Strategy: BJP's Ground Game Reboot Ahead Of Crucial UP Polls
As Uttar Pradesh heads towards Assembly elections, the BJP is stepping up its organisational preparations, with state in-charge Vinod Tawde expected to visit Gorakhpur on September 17 and 18
No Permanent Friends, No Fixed Enemies: Inside Modi's Foreign Policy Playbook
As Narendra Modi turns 76 on September 17, India is simultaneously deepening ties with Washington, maintaining its relationship with Moscow, re-engaging Beijing and balancing Israel, Iran and the Gulf. The question is what Modi actually changed in the foreign policy he inherited and what he intensified rather than invented
As US House Votes On Russia Sanctions Bill, Here's Why India Could Face 100% Tariffs
By Pranay Vatsa
As the bill moves closer to a House vote, here's a look at what's at stake for India and why New Delhi could face steep tariffs over its Russian oil purchases.
Why India Is Questioning Meta’s ‘Intermediary’ Status Over Facebook, Instagram
India is questioning Meta’s intermediary status, arguing that its active algorithms and role in content distribution require greater accountability amid a probe into alleged child sexual abuse material on Instagram
Why China Is Tightening Exit Rules For Citizens Travelling Abroad
China's new exit rules give authorities wider powers to restrict international travel on national security and technology grounds, adding to existing scrutiny of citizens and foreigners leaving the country
From RSS Organiser To PM: Tracing Narendra Modi’s Political Rise
Tracing Modi’s political journey from his RSS years and BJP organisation work to Gujarat chief minister and three terms as prime minister
India-Pakistan Naval Collision Explained: What Article 10 Of 1991 Pact Says
India has protested after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian warship in the North Arabian Sea, citing Article 10 of the 1991 India-Pakistan agreement
Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca: Why Saudi Arabia Calls It A ‘Red Line’
Saudi Arabia intercepted a Houthi drone near Mecca amid escalating attacks by the Iran-aligned group, while the Houthis denied targeting the Islamic holy city
NEWS
National
The two accused will remain in police custody until September 18, when the matter is scheduled to come up for its next hearing
National
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange has suspended his indefinite hunger strike on the 20th day after holding talks with a Maharashtra government delegation.
International
The Trump administration has denied Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York and extended visa restrictions on Palestinian officials, citing alleged failures to meet peace commitments
International
The Red Sea offensive is threatening Saudi oil exports as displaced Yemeni families struggle for food, shelter and healthcare
National
“Fake Alert!!! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!” the MEA said
National
From public service campaigns to major government initiatives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthdays have often been marked by events beyond conventional celebrations
National
Rahul Gandhi has opposed the proposed fee on high-value UPI merchant payments, while the government says Congress MPs on a parliamentary panel supported a calibrated Merchant Discount Rate framework
International
The Trump administration has denied Mahmoud Abbas a visa to attend the UN General Assembly in New York and extended visa restrictions on Palestinian officials, citing alleged failures to meet peace commitments
International
The Red Sea offensive is threatening Saudi oil exports as displaced Yemeni families struggle for food, shelter and healthcare
National
“Fake Alert!!! We caution against such malicious posts on social media platforms!” the MEA said
MAGAZINE
The Chinese Plunder - 28 September 2026 Issue
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SubscribeClimate change is making the Himalayas even more vulnerable. Glaciers are melting twice as quickly as in 2000.Rising temperatures are accelerating glacier retreat and altering snow and ice conditions, increasing the potential for landslides, avalanches and glacial floods. But there is another reason for the degradation of the Himalayas. China. Our northern neighbour's insatiable hunger to build humongous infrastructure on ecologically fragile systems has caused harm to the subcontinent as well as the larger Southeast Asia region. The calamity in Nepal offers a stark warning of the risks of China's large, opaque projects, delayed information and environmental disruption. The country is putting millions of lives and billions of dollars of economic activity in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Myanmar at stake.
Drugs Without Borders - 14 September 2026 Issue
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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.
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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SPORTS
From Yuvraj Singh To PT Usha: Indian Sports Stars Send Birthday Wishes To PM Narendra Modi
Gautam Gambhir, Suresh Raina, Saina Nehwal, Yuvraj Singh and PT Usha extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praising his leadership while wishing him health and happiness
Ishan Kishan’s hilarious response about Afghanistan’s players left Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma laughing at Koh-E-Zafar, as India secured the T20I series after winning the opening two matches
Indian athletes, including wushu, table tennis, and badminton players, arrived in Nagoya on Wednesday for the Asian Games amid minor check-in delays. While initial registration issues surfaced for some wushu team members at the cruise ship, officials confirmed all athletes eventually settled into their accommodations smoothly before competitions start
Ajit Agarkar could leave as BCCI chief selector after October 4, with Parthiv Patel and Pragyan Ojha reportedly emerging as leading contenders to succeed him
Vipraj Nigam replaces injured Varun Chakaravarthy in India’s Asian Games squad, while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Yash Thakur enter after further changes ahead of the tournament
BUSINESS
Should UPI Be Free? Ashneer Grover, Nithin Kamath, And Paytm, PhonePe, MobiKwik Founders On Payment Debate
By Outlook Business Desk
Should UPI Be Free? Ashneer Grover, Nithin Kamath, And Paytm, PhonePe, MobiKwik Founders On Payment Debate
MONEY
UPI MDR Above Rs 2,000 May Push Small Merchants Towards Cash, Says Think Tank
By Outlook Money
UPI MDR Above Rs 2,000 May Push Small Merchants Towards Cash, Says Think Tank
LATEST
UPI MDR Varies By Payment Method: Understanding Rates, Caps And Concessions
By Priyanka Debnath
TRAVELLER
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
By Rupali Dean
The Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai Makes The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 List
Durga Puja 2026: Where To Stay For Pandal Hopping In North Kolkata
Durga Puja 2026: Where To Stay For Pandal Hopping In North Kolkata
Inside The Sen, A Four-Suite Retreat Near Lansdowne Built Around Forests, Village Life And Pahadi Food
Inside The Sen, A Four-Suite Retreat Near Lansdowne Built Around Forests, Village Life And Pahadi Food
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
Global Village Dubai Season 31 To Open In October 2026: What Indian Travellers Need To Know
World’s Most Walkable Cities For 2026 Revealed, Córdoba In Spain Takes The Top Spot
World’s Most Walkable Cities For 2026 Revealed, Córdoba In Spain Takes The Top Spot
LUXE
Watch Features Invented for a Reason: The Story Behind Iconic Watch Complications
By Aaron Jacob
The Cyclops, escape valve, crown and rotating bezel were not created merely to make watches look distinctive. Each emerged from a practical need and went on to become a defining feature of modern horology
A New Luxury Escape Arrives This December: Arcora Boutique Hotel And Villas
By Aaron Jacob
Conceived as a new luxury escape in the heart of Finnish Lapland, Arcora brings together contemporary Nordic design, private villas and immersive Arctic experiences, while a rooftop infinity pool promises a rather spectacular way to contemplate the northern landscape
Inside The Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition: An Interview With CEO Rolf Studer
By Aaron Jacob
As Oris brings Gonzo’s fearless spirit to its most technically ambitious ProPilot X, Rolf Studer discusses the thinking behind the colourful creation, the engineering of Calibre 115 and the changing tastes of a new generation of watch collector
Five Properties Making Nonnamaxxing The Next Big Longevity Trend
By Sonali Mukherjee
Nonnamaxxing, the Italian grandmother-inspired wellness trend rooted in Sardinia's Blue Zone science, is reshaping luxury travel. Incorporating slow meals to heritage rituals, it trades biomarker-driven optimisation for something rarer, i.e., time. Here are five Indian properties bringing that philosophy home