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| Source: Mahatta & Co. : Book Excerpt|Mahakumbh - A Spiritual Odyssey

Book Excerpt|Mahakumbh - A Spiritual Odyssey

The book seeks to capture this epic spectacle, not merely in images but in essence.

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Om Birla Unveils National e-Vidhan Application at Bihar Assembly
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Poems As Satire: Narrating Political Events Through The Lens Of Poetry
BY Milind Bhawar
BJP Names Ritu Tawade for Mumbai Mayor’s Post
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India Gate Protest Accused: Student Activists Can't Be Threats to Sovereignty
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Anxious About Caste Survey, Bihar’s Bhumihars Seek Change In Name

André Béteille And The Moral Architecture Of Indian Sociology

Adivasi Villagers Protest Eviction Notices In Thane Belt Of Sanjay Gandhi National Park

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| Photo: PTI : Police personnel investigate the spot after two wanted persons were arrested following a brief encounter, at RK Puram area, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: February 06, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Search and rescue operation underway after at least 18 miners were killed and several others were feared trapped following an explosion in an illegal coal mining site, in East Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya.

Meghalaya Illegal Coal Mine Blast Kills At Least 18

| Photo: PTI : People arrange their documents during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Nadia, West Bengal.

Day In Pics: February 05, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Salman Ali : Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with Lok Sabha MPs who were suspended on Tuesday for the remainder of the Budget session for "unruly behaviour'', as they stage a protest with a poster ‘'PM is compromised'’, at Parliament premises in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: February 04, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Salman Ali : Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: February 03, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Police detain students of Patna University during a 'Justice March' held in support of the UGC Regulations 2026, in Patna.

Day In Pics: February 02, 2026

| Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari : Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and her team members outside the Ministry of Finance before the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi

Day In Pics: February 01, 2026

| Photo: PTI : People take part in 'Save Manipur' rally, organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), to assert their stand that the territorial and administrative integrity of the state cannot be divided at any cost, in Imphal, Manipur.

Day In Pics: January 31, 2026

| Photo: PTI : A machine being used by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to clear snow from Budhal-Mahore-Gool road, in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir.

Day In Pics: January 30, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Shashank Parade : Bereaved family members pay their last respects to the mortal remains of flight attendant Pinky Mali, who was killed in the Baramati plane crash that also claimed the life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, during her funeral, in Mumbai.

Day In Pics: January 29, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Workers set up a condolence banner following the passing away of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, in Mumbai. Pawar, along with four others, was killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed near Baramati.

Day In Pics: January 28, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Firefighters at the site after an aircraft carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed during landing, at Baramati in Pune district, Maharashtra.

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Tragedy In Pictures

| Photo: PTI : A view of a closed bank amid nationwide strike by United Forum of Bank Unions, demanding the implementation of a five-day workweek, in Prayagraj.

Day In Pics: January 27, 2026

| Illustration: Saahil : "I have also found solace in the
animals of Tihar. I used to feed
two cats—Shilpa and Shyamlal.
Eventually, Shilpa had two
kittens, whom I named Black
Panther and Stuart Little."

How Hope Outlives The Cell: Voices From India’s Political Prisoners

| Photo: @NarendraModi/YT via PTI : President Droupadi Murmu, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa being escorted by the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) during the 77th Republic Parade, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: January 26, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Women celebrate by holding Indian national flags on the eve of Republic Day, at the Taj Mahal in Agra.

Day In Pics: January 25, 2026

| Photo: PTI : An aerial view of the city after air quality improved following rainfall at Sector 37 in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

Day In Pics: January 24, 2026

| Photo: Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook : The image shows the historic Alipore Museum (formerly Alipore Central Jail) located in Kolkata.

Walls That Witnessed India's Freedom Struggle: Alipore Jail Museum

| Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore : Indian Army contingent marches during rain-affected full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: January 23, 2026

| Photo: PTI : People traverse a snow-covered rail track amid ongoing snowfall, in Shimla. The precipitation aligns with forecasts predicting up to 28 cm of snow on January 23, ending the region's dry spell under active western disturbances.

Life In Snow Lane In North India

| Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/Outlook : Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, left, and Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge during the national MGNREGA workers� convention hosted by Rachnatmak Congress, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: January 22, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Kamal Kishore : A police official stands guard near standees during rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade on a cold winter morning, in New Delhi. The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' will be the dominant theme of this year's parade, with enclosure backdrops along the Kartavya Path displaying old paintings illustrating the opening stanzas of the National Song and floral artworks at the main stage paying homage to its composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Day In Pics: January 21, 2026

| Photo: PTI : A man rides a camel cart during a cold and foggy winter morning, in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Day In Pics: January 20, 2026

| Photo: PTI : Buddhist monks participate in the 37th Nyingma Monlam Chenmo (World Peace Prayers) at the Mahabodhi Temple, in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.

Day In Pics: January 19, 2026

| Photo: PTI : A shopkeeper displays tricolour-themed items for sale ahead of Republic Day, in Jammu.

Day In Pics: January 18, 2026

| Photo: PTI : LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, left, meets LoP in the Madhya Pradesh assembly Umang Singhar, right, and state party President Jitu Patwari, upon his arrival at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International airport, in Indore.

Day In Pics: January 17, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Shahbaz Khan : A person poses during an exhibition organised as part of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), at Parliament House complex, in New Delhi.

Day In Pics: January 16, 2026

| Photo: Dinesh Parab/Outlook : Voters pose infront of a selfie counter near the polling station

Maximum Stakes In Maximum City As Maharashtra Holds Civic Body Polls

| Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil : Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray with party leader and his son Amit Thackeray and other family members, shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls, in Mumbai.

Day In Pics: January 15, 2026

| Photo: PTI/Manvender Vashist Lav : Actor and TMC MP Deepak Adhikari, popularly known as Dev, addresses the media after appearing for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) verification hearing as summoned by the Election Commission (EC), at Katjunagar Swarnamayee Vidyapith (HS), Jadavpur, in Kolkata, West Bengal.

Day In Pics: January 14, 2026

| Photo: PTI : A supporter holds placards during a roadshow led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, unseen, on the last day of campaigning for the civic elections, in Nagpur.

Day In Pics: January 13, 2026

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| Source: PTI : In this image released on Feb. 7, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets as he emplanes for a two-day trip to Malaysia, in New Delhi. (PMO via PTI Photo)

PM Modi Heads To Malaysia: Defence, Semi-Conductor Deals On Agenda

PTI : India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, said US President Donald Trump, after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

US to lift extra 25% tariffs on Indian goods from Feb 7

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PTI : Amit Shah

Amit Shah Reviews J&K Security, Pushes Youth Outreach, De-radicalisation

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Photo: PTI : Independent Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Arrested in 1995 Forgery CaseB)

Independent Bihar MP Pappu Yadav Arrested in 1995 Forgery Case

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Rakesh Sinha : Dr N Rajam: A Life In Music, Discipline, And The Gayaki Ang Legacy

Dr N Rajam: A Life In Music, Discipline, And The Gayaki Ang Legacy

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Growth Without Workers: How India Engineered the Collapse of Trade Unions

Growth Without Workers: How India Engineered the Collapse of Trade Unions

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The party’s unexpected setback in the local body elections has altered the political optics—if only marginally—denting its image of electoral invincibility under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Ahead of Polls, CPI(M) In Kerala Foregrounds Development Amid Allegations

BY N.K. Bhoopesh

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The Hindu : Fire officials said multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot soon after the blaze was reported.

Major Fire Breaks Out At NDMC Godown In Delhi’s Safdarjung Area

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Internet Commons : Supreme court refuses to hear PIL Challenging collegium

Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Challenging High Court Collegium Process

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PTI : Security personnel keep watch as people stage a protest against the participation of MLAs from the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur government formation, in Churachandpur district.

Protests Erupt In Manipur Hill Districts Over Kuki-Zo MLAs Joining New Govt

BY Outlook News Desk

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Kunal Kamra Moves Bombay High Court Against Sahyog Portal, Calls It “Assault On Free Speech”

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SC Allows Medical Termination Of 30-Week Pregnancy For 17-Year-Old Girl

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PTI : Eminent citizens demand legal action against Assam CM Himanta Sarma for his series of remarks on Miya muslims.

Eminent Citizens Seek HC Action Over CM Himanta’s ‘Miya’ Remarks

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File Photo; Representative image : Delhi HC Rejects Pre-Arrest Bail In Road Rage Case, Cites Concern Over Wrong Signals

Delhi HC Bars Arrest Of Bystanders In Mob During Demolition Near Turkman Gate Mosque

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| Photo: PTI/S Irfan : A jawan keeps watch as people participate in a cross-country 'Dhwaj Yatra' organised as part of celebrations of 100 years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), in Srinagar. The rally commenced from historic Lal Chowk on Friday, and is scheduled to culminate in Kanyakumari.

RSS Starts Dhwaj Yatra From Kashmir To Kanyakumari

BY Outlook News Desk

PTI; Representative image : J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Assembly

Omar Abdullah Presents J&K Budget 2026: Focus On Growth, Jobs And Infrastructure

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| Photo: PTI : SC Refuses To Hear Jan Suraaj's Plea Seeking Annulment Of Bihar Polls

SC Refuses To Hear Jan Suraaj's Plea Seeking Annulment Of Bihar Polls

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Internet Commons : AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead in Jalandhar : Representative image

AAP Leader Lucky Oberoi Shot Dead Outside Gurdwara In Jalandhar

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PTI; Representative image : Effective booth-level participation would strengthen coordination, minimise grievances and help ensure that no eligible voter is excluded from the electoral rolls.

Telangana SIR 2026: Schedule Expected April-May, Booth Level Agents Required

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Instagram/@actorvijay : Actor Vijay at the success meet of Leo.

Actor Vijay’s Tax Penalty Case: Madras High Court Dismisses His Plea

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Mrinalini Dhyani : Kuki-Zo Tribal forum protesting against the deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen, one of 10 Kuki Zo MLA’s who took oath as part of the popular govt today in Manipur. Their demand: Nemcha out, justice in. Seperate administration.

Shutdown Hits Kuki-Zo Areas In Manipur Over Govt Formation

BY Outlook News Desk

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PTI : Officials added that at least nine houses suffered heavy damage in this incident.

Srinagar Fires Damage Nine Houses And Bakery Unit In Two Separate Incidents

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Kamal Singh : Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh

'Trump Nearing Century Mark On India-Pak Boast, Yet PM Silent': Cong Targets Modi

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PTI : Issues of Displaced People Top Priority of New Government: Manipur CM

Issues of Displaced People Top Priority Of New Government: Manipur CM

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