From Pune’s ‘Singhamgiri’ reels to court scrutiny of police ‘media trials’, questions are growing over public humiliation, accused persons’ dignity and the use of social media for policing
By Gyan Verma
The RSS leadership urged the Centre to engage with young people and address concerns over their future, education and employment through dialogue and constructive solutions.
Punjab observed a seven-hour bandh on August 21 over demands for the release of Sikh prisoners, with schools, markets and public transport affected across several parts of the state
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed Delhi’s H1N1 situation amid a sharp rise in cases, with the capital recording 1,777 infections as of August 21
India skipper Shubman Gill focused on countering left-arm spin in Colombo ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, while KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav rested
Field Marshal Asim Munir accused militant groups operating in Balochistan of being backed by hostile foreign elements and pledged a decisive response.
The clash lands at a charged moment: Parliament has passed a law criminalising insults to the National Song, and the government is midway through a year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf calls for stronger Iran-Iraq trade ties as Washington prepares to detail new sanctions on Tehran.
Pakistan’s new military command structure gives Chief of Defence Forces Asim Munir expanded authority over the armed forces, including significant powers over military personnel and strategic command
International
The President's House withdrew a statement confirming preparations for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's ceremonial welcome, hours before his visit was officially announced.
National
Meghalaya High Court orders immediate action after KSU rally violence leaves 16 injured, vehicles torched and widespread vandalism reported
National
SP chief demands probe and strict action after worker alleges assault following Meerut protest; police order inquiry
National
Revanth Reddy’s planned US visit was cancelled after the MEA denied political clearance, citing concerns over whether the proposed programme was appropriate to the office and purpose of the Telangana chief minister’s visit
National
CJP co-convener Ashutosh Ranka alleged that people linked to the BJP assaulted members of the delegation and accused the police of failing to intervene
International
India said the removal of unauthorised structures outside Pakistan's High Commission followed the context of earlier developments and that any further action would depend on future developments.
National
Gandhi and the student first visited the Mandir Marg police station before proceeding to the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) at Parliament Street
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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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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand stormed into the BWF World Championships semifinals with a stunning comeback win over China’s Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian, securing India’s first women’s doubles medal at the event since 2011
Bhaichung Bhutia cautioned that investing such a substantial amount in a single event could further trouble Kolkata’s traditional clubs
India’s Bangladesh tour, postponed from August 2025 to September 2026, is facing another possible delay amid ongoing BCCI-BCB discussions. Here’s a timeline of the key India-Bangladesh postponements and developments over the past year
A seven-member delegation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has raised serious concerns over the playing surface and training facilities at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan ahead of the India-Brazil friendly on October 3, according to reports
AUS vs BAN 2nd Test: Pat Cummins confirmed that Nathan Lyon had held his spot while Matthew Renshaw has replaced Jake Weatherald
By Outlook Business Desk
Welspun Corp Shares Rally To Record High After Securing $1.8 Bn US Pipe Order
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62 Per Cent Indian Households Spend More On Family Wellbeing After GST Relief: Report
Shabdalok Kolkata: Inside India’s First Museum Of Word
Madhya Pradesh’s New Craft Tourism Villages Will Take Travellers To The Source
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa: The First Nepali Woman To Climb All 14 Eight-Thousanders
The Silence of The Ganges: Ghats, Banarasi Food, And The Grandeur Of Kashi
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Richard Mille did not simply reinvent the watch; it turned it into a high performance machine. By marrying aerospace materials, motorsport engineering and extreme lightness, the brand made technical innovation the very definition of luxury
By Aaron Jacob
Drake's Toronto home, The Embassy, is a 50,000 square foot monument to ambition, while his watch collection is equally comfortable operating at the extreme end of the horological spectrum
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From Patek Philippe and Rolex to Cartier, Tom Holland’s collection brings together some of the most recognisable names in modern horology, offering a glimpse into how the young actor’s personal style has evolved alongside his extraordinary rise to global stardom
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After years away from the Formula 1 calendar, Germany is making noise about a return, Hockenheim is exploring a potential comeback, and with Audi now in F1 alongside Mercedes, the timing could hardly be more interesting
