Outlook Explains | What Is Punjab's Anti-Sacrilege Law And Why Has It Become So Controversial?
The law meant to curb sacrilege has sparked a clash over religious autonomy and state intervention.
THE LEAD
Outlook Explains | Karnataka Begins SIR: What Does The Door-to-Door Voter Verification Mean For You?
From house-to-house visits by booth-level officers to what happens if you're not at home, here's a simple guide to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and why it is being conducted across multiple states.
Outlook Explains | Delhi's Petrol Bike Ban: Should You Still Buy A Two-Wheeler In 2026?
Delhi’s new EV Policy 2.0 introduces financial subsidies for electric vehicles starting July 1, 2026, and implements a phased ban on new petrol/CNG vehicle registrations (including petrol two-wheelers by April 1, 2028), though existing registered petrol vehicles can still be legally driven
“Will Cut Off Those Hands,” Pakistan Minister Warns India Over Indus Water Treaty
Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik warned that Islamabad will "cut off those hands" that attempt to control the water, Dawn reported.
Crisis Watch | How Sudan's Civil War Is Following A Deadly Pattern
UN investigators say atrocities in El Fasher bear the hallmarks of genocide after months of siege, starvation and ethnic violence. As fighting spreads towards El Obeid, the United Nations is warning that Sudan is edging deeper into catastrophe
Outlook Explains | Why Is DMK Protesting Over A Two-Year-Old Video Of A TVK Minister?
A resurfaced video of Tamil Nadu minister D Sarath Kumar has sparked statewide protests by the DMK. Here's what the controversy is about, why it has resurfaced now, and how the ruling TVK has responded.
Outlook Explains | Is Air Conditioning Becoming Europe's New Climate War?
By Pranay Vatsa
With 1,300 dead in the latest heatwave, a continent built for cold winters is splitting along political lines over whether air conditioning is a lifesaver or a climate liability
BJP-RSS To Kick-Off Uttar Pradesh Polls Preparations With Crucial Back-to-Back Meetings in Ghaziabad, Lucknow
With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on the horizon, the BJP and RSS are holding a series of high-level strategy meetings in Lucknow and Ghaziabad this week
Akal Takht Summons: Punjab MLAs Admit Passing Anti-Sacrilege Bill Without Reading Draft
In Amritsar, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj gave Punjab MLAs a one-month ultimatum after they admitted passing the anti-sacrilege bill unread.
Outlook Explains | Karnataka Begins SIR: What Does The Door-to-Door Voter Verification Mean For You?
From house-to-house visits by booth-level officers to what happens if you're not at home, here's a simple guide to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and why it is being conducted across multiple states.
Delhi’s new EV Policy 2.0 introduces financial subsidies for electric vehicles starting July 1, 2026, and implements a phased ban on new petrol/CNG vehicle registrations (including petrol two-wheelers by April 1, 2028), though existing registered petrol vehicles can still be legally driven
Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik warned that Islamabad will "cut off those hands" that attempt to control the water, Dawn reported.
UN investigators say atrocities in El Fasher bear the hallmarks of genocide after months of siege, starvation and ethnic violence. As fighting spreads towards El Obeid, the United Nations is warning that Sudan is edging deeper into catastrophe
A resurfaced video of Tamil Nadu minister D Sarath Kumar has sparked statewide protests by the DMK. Here's what the controversy is about, why it has resurfaced now, and how the ruling TVK has responded.
By Pranay Vatsa
With 1,300 dead in the latest heatwave, a continent built for cold winters is splitting along political lines over whether air conditioning is a lifesaver or a climate liability
With the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections on the horizon, the BJP and RSS are holding a series of high-level strategy meetings in Lucknow and Ghaziabad this week
In Amritsar, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldip Singh Gargajj gave Punjab MLAs a one-month ultimatum after they admitted passing the anti-sacrilege bill unread.
The Ram Mandir donation row has reignited debate over whether lawyers can refuse to defend accused persons, despite the Constitution guaranteeing every accused the right to legal representation and a fair trial
The Union petroleum ministry will withdraw the 200-litre daily limit on retail fuel purchases from 1 July as global supply conditions improve
By Deepak Joshi
Iga Swiatek vs Taylor Townsend LIVE Score, Wimbledon 2026: Check out the live score and play-by-play updates as World No.3 take on her American counterpart in round one of Wimbledon 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London
By Deepak Joshi
Australia Vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, Women's T20 World Cup: Follow the live score and updates from the Women's T20 World Cup semifinal as Australia face West Indies at the Kennington Oval in a high-stakes clash for a place in the tournament final
By Mysha Rizvi
Experts say Delhi's recurring fire disasters stem less from accidental sparks and more from years of unchecked urban expansion, weak enforcement, and fragmented planning
Cara Delevingne clarified her relationship timeline with Amber Heard, denying on-set rumours but admitting to a later romance.
The opening day of Wimbledon 2026 saw Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka make strong starts in the Ladies' Singles draw. Sabalenka extended her impressive Grand Slam first-round record with a straight-sets win over Teodora Kostović, while Gauff ended her grass-court struggles with a dominant victory. Osaka, the fashion queen of Wimbledon, grabbed attention with her elegant white kimono before defeating Elsa Jacquemot, while Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula also advanced. However, the day also witnessed early exits for several seeds, including Maja Chwalińska, Leylah Fernandez, Anastasia Potapova and Ann Li.
Candidates, academicians and parties question marks disparity between objective and essay papers in TRB recruitment for 2,708 posts.
NEWS
The move comes days after Opposition parties held a meeting on June 8 and reached a consensus on five points.
Officials said the suspect had attended an appointment at the facility before the shooting; his three-month-old daughter and the child’s mother were not harmed.
Special Investigation Team probing the alleged embezzlement concluded in its preliminary findings that the suspected fraud reflected systemic failures and not merely individual misconduct
Survivors described scenes of panic and destruction as they escaped the rubble and searched for help; Venezuela said the disaster killed more than 1,700 people.
IPL cricketer Shashank Singh, his father and a driver have been booked after a cook alleged assault and confinement in Bhopal. The FIR follows claims he was beaten and stopped from leaving shortly after joining work, with injuries reportedly confirmed and investigation underway
Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. In another Centre Court match, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic had Bad Bunny cheering him on during a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 102nd-ranked Wu Yibing. In other matches, Medvedev defeated Marin Cilic 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in a matchup of Grand Slam champions; 12th-seeded Andrey Rublev was beaten by Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-7 (6), 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12); and rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5. In women’s action, Naomi Osaka won 6-1, 7-5 over Elsa Jacquemot; top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3; Coco Gauff beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-2, 6-1 in 54 minutes; and Mirra Andreeva beat Magda Linette 7-5, 6-4.
Karnataka urges ECI to address voter list concerns while challenging Centre's new rural employment guarantee scheme
MAGAZINE
The Great Nicobar Debate - 06 July 2026 Issue
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SubscribeSupporters of the Great Nicobar Project argue that the project is essential if India is to emerge as a major maritime power and secure its southernmost tip. Critics counter that the environmental costs could be irreversible, threatening fragile ecosystems, endangered wildlife and indigenous communities and would lead to large-scale deforestation and coastal alteration.
Slow Death of IT Sector Jobs - 22 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeThe IT sector has long been the engine of India’s middle-class aspiration and white-collar employment. As AI eats into jobs in the sector, India faces a massive socio-economic challenge
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The Teen Tornado - 08 June 2026 Issue
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SubscribeA nuanced examination of India’s expanding cricket-academy ecosystem, where childhood ambition is increasingly shaped by institutional discipline, parental expectation, and the economics of aspiration. Set against the parallel pressures of academic competition, the story interrogates how sporting excellence, identity formation, and personal sacrifice are being negotiated by a generation coming of age in a culture obsessed with performance and success.
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SubscribeCan India maintain democratic diversity while voters increasingly reward strong, centralised governance—or is the country moving toward a model where development becomes the justification for political concentration?
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SPORTS
Wimbledon 2026 Day 2 Order Of Play: Centre Court Schedule, Start Time, Live Streaming And Key Matches
Wimbledon 2026 Day 2 Preview: Here’s the Order of Play, Centre Court Schedule, Start Time, Live Streaming Information And Key Matches For Tuesday, June 30
BCCI named India’s 15-member squad for the 2026 Asian Games, retaining Harmanpreet Kaur as captain and Smriti Mandhana as vice-captain. The core remains intact with minor tweaks, while India enter as defending champions after a poor T20 World Cup outing
Wimbledon 2026 Day 1 Review: Here's everything that happened on the opening day of the Championships in the Ladies' Singles event, including Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka's impressive wins, top seeds who were eliminated, key results and all the major highlights you need to know
IPL cricketer Shashank Singh, his father and a driver have been booked after a cook alleged assault and confinement in Bhopal. The FIR follows claims he was beaten and stopped from leaving shortly after joining work, with injuries reportedly confirmed and investigation underway
Wimbledon 2026 Day 1 Review: Here's everything that happened on the opening day of the Championships in the Gentlemen's Singles event, including Jannik Sinner's thrilling win, top seeds who were eliminated, key results and all the major highlights you need to know
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MONEY
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TRAVELLER
Matakana: How A Farmers' Market Changed The Tourism Game For An Old Lumber Village
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LUXE
Inside Astoria Living’s First Store In Delhi-NCR Where Everyday Living Becomes Art
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The luxury home living brand has come up with a 18,000 sqft flagship store at MG Road bringing its design-forward approach to furniture and collectibles
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How Scandinavian Design Transformed Modern Architecture: Key Influences and Iconic Structures
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