Satya Niketan Building Collapse: Why AAP Is Targeting BJP MLA Anil Sharma Over PG Ownership
AAP has demanded details of PG owners in Sharma’s RK Puram constituency, while the collapse probe focuses on the Gupta family and alleged civic lapses
THE LEAD
Who Is Dhirendra Shastri? The Bageshwar Baba At The Centre Of Bengal’s Durga Puja Row
Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri’s appeal to Bengalis to avoid non-vegetarian food during Durga Puja has drawn pushback from the state BJP leadership, reviving scrutiny of his rise, spiritual claims and controversial remarks.
Su-57, Nuclear Plants, Trade: What We Know About The Modi-Putin Talks Ahead Of BRICS
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi ahead of BRICS, with defence, trade and economic issues expected to figure
Delhi CM Announces ₹5 Lakh Aid For Injured, Unsafe Building To Be Demolished Near Satya Niketan
A neighbouring structure declared unsafe will be demolished, while the Delhi government will bear treatment costs and provide ₹5 lakh assistance to those injured in the collapse
Unusual Durga To Missing State Imagery: Why Recent Official Visuals Came Under Criticism In WB
Two official visuals - an unusual depiction of Goddess Durga and a tourism ad dominated by global landmarks have sparked criticism over Bengal’s cultural representation recently
Why Is CM Vijay’s 'Luxury' Office Shift Drawing BJP Criticism In Tamil Nadu
The ₹6.17 crore allocation to shift Vijay’s office has triggered BJP criticism, with Nainar Nagendran questioning the spending amid plans for a ₹1,200 crore new Secretariat
Was Israeli PM Netanyahu Warned About Oct 7 Hamas Attack? What New Report Reveals
A new report has raised questions over what Israeli leaders knew about the Hamas attack before October 7
Manipur Musician Chongtham Vikram Singh Dies After Alleged Assault Outside Home
The 55-year-old musician was allegedly attacked after going downstairs around 11pm on Sunday to confront the men, who were reportedly intoxicated and creating a disturbance outside his house
ISRO Is Not Being Privatised, Says Chief V Narayanan As Private Sector Role Grows
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan has sought to reassure employees that the space agency will remain a government organisation, while defending greater industry participation to meet India's growing space ambitions
NEWS
International
India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Eiffel Tower dispute over staff treatment during a BAPS delegation visit is a matter between entities concerned.
National
The PAF video claims Indian military targets were destroyed, but its AI-generated battle scenes drew mockery over the lack of real footage.
National
Delhi Police has announced extensive traffic controls, diversions and alternative-route measures for the BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam from September 11 to 13
National
Five baby orangutans found in Odisha have puzzled officials, as the species is native to Southeast Asia, raising suspicions of human involvement and wildlife smuggling
International
A viral, unverified video has sparked criticism of Donald Trump over an alleged failure to salute Marines outside Marine One, reviving debate over a longstanding presidential practice that he had previously scrutinised himself
International
The Eiffel Tower will reopen on Tuesday following a staff walkout over the removal of female employees during a visit by Hindu religious organisation BAPS.
National
The court found no “perversity and illegality” in the magistrate’s order and declined to interfere with the proceedings
MAGAZINE
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.
In The Magazine
Parliament on Street - 17 August 2026 Issue
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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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SPORTS
‘I Might Get A Divorce’: Ashish Nehra’s Hilarious Response On Becoming India Head Coach
Ashish Nehra discusses the possibility of coaching India, joking about needing his wife’s approval while highlighting the demanding travel schedule and workload associated with international coaching roles
A promotional video for the India-Afghanistan series appears to show PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan within India’s outline, prompting Pakistan to raise concerns. The video has also faced criticism from Indian social media users, who called for the map to be corrected.
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé named Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane, and Kylian Mbappé as his top three Ballon d'Or candidates, predicting the trophy will remain with a PSG player
The Indian shuttler has been playing with the support since suffering a back injury at the 2025 All England Open. The injury support has remained part of the Indian star’s routine as he and Satwik continue their impressive season.
Bangladesh need a win or no-result against UAE to secure the second semi-final spot from Group B and set up a potential clash with India.
BUSINESS
Double Deflation Technique Used In Latest GDP Estimate Is Opaque: PC Mohanan
By PC Mohanan
Double Deflation Technique Used In Latest GDP Estimate Is Opaque: PC Mohanan
Can Berger Paints’ ‘Boring’ Strategy Beat The Deep-Pocketed Newcomers?
By Vikash Tripathi
ISRO Chief Says No Privatisation, But Industry Gets More Space Work
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Winner Takes It All: Who Gets The Biggest Slice of the Rs 30,000-Crore Plus NSE IPO Pie?
By Ayush Khar
Winner Takes It All: Who Gets The Biggest Slice of the Rs 30,000-Crore Plus NSE IPO Pie?
TRAVELLER
India’s Havelock Island Makes The List Of The World’s Most Peaceful Getaways
By Rooplekha Das
India’s Havelock Island Makes The List Of The World’s Most Peaceful Getaways
Festivals Across India That Are Worth Planning A Trip Around
Festivals Across India That Are Worth Planning A Trip Around
Is India Living In The Fourth Wave Of Coffee?
Is India Living In The Fourth Wave Of Coffee?
Oxford University To Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains Taken During Colonial Rule
Oxford University To Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains Taken During Colonial Rule
Restored Umbrian Monastery Turns Into One of Italy’s Most Unique Boutique Hotels
Restored Umbrian Monastery Turns Into One of Italy’s Most Unique Boutique Hotels
LUXE
National Film Awards Head to Ekta Nagar, Here Are 5 Gujarati Dishes Worth the Trip
By Sonali Mukherjee
The National Film Awards 2026 bring visitors to Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, making it a good time to explore the region’s food culture. Here are five Gujarati dishes worth trying during your trip, from comforting staples and savoury snacks to spiced flatbreads and refreshing accompaniments
Why Ekta Nagar Is The New Destination For National Film Awards
By Aaron Jacob
Discover why Ekta Nagar is hosting the National Film Awards 2026 and how the Statue of Unity, world-class attractions and luxury tourism are making it Gujarat’s newest destination.
National Film Awards 2026: Why Ekta Nagar, Gujarat Is the Destination to Watch This September
By Sonali Mukherjee
The National Film Awards 2026 move out of Delhi for the first time in 72 years, with Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, hosting the ceremony. Set against the Statue of Unity, the town offers landmark attractions, riverfront experiences and nature escapes that make it worth exploring beyond the awards ceremony
Sonali Bendre’s Teal Gown Captures the New Rules of Indian Glamour
By Sonali Mukherjee
Sonali Bendre’s Instagram post in a teal gown offers a fresh take on Indian glamour, pairing restrained embroidery with a considered silhouette and minimal jewellery. Her look reflects a wider shift in luxury dressing, where thoughtful details, craftsmanship and understated elegance increasingly take precedence over overt embellishment