Elections to 28 Legislative Council seats across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Karnataka have brought renewed attention to the councils’ electoral process, powers and role in state lawmaking
By Pranay Vatsa
The Shimla clash is the latest flashpoint in a dispute that has already triggered campus clashes, protest bans and competing political endorsements across India
Americans will vote on November 3 to elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives and roughly one-third of the Senate, with the results determining control of Congress and shaping President Donald Trump’s final two years in office.
By Deepak Joshi
India Vs New Zealand Highlights, 2nd T20I: India pulled off a stunning comeback to beat New Zealand by four wickets in the 2nd T20I as Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy scripted a remarkable chase as it happened in Christchurch
Hundreds of protesters opposing the proposed 11,200 MW Siang Upper Multipurpose Project allegedly set fire to government offices and police vehicles in Pasighat after a 12-hour bandh, as tensions over project surveys intensified
At its global system integrator summit in Goa, Rubric, a Palo Alto-headquartered company, unveiled an AI-powered code vulnerability scanner
CTI has urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan, warning of Rs 10,000 crore business losses during Delhi’s peak Diwali shopping season.
Affordability is central to energy security—and must remain central to its energy diplomacy
FBI arrests Himanshu Bhau in Las Vegas after a Haryana Police STF tip-off. The Indian gangster, wanted in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, faces murder, extortion and kidnapping cases.
International
The Iranian Parliament Speaker’s absence comes ahead of the October 26-27 meeting in New Delhi, which will bring parliamentary leaders from BRICS member and partner countries to India.
Elections
The Congress has appointed war room heads for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Goa, Manipur and Uttarakhand as the Election Commission reviews poll preparedness ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections
National
A fire broke out at Krishna Food Point in Noida’s Sector 125 on Saturday afternoon, spreading to nearby eateries. Police and fire teams brought the blaze under control.
National
By PTI
Activist Neha Bora refuses to sign a peace bond in Assam, questioning restrictions on peaceful dissent and freedom of expression
International
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed solidarity with Jordan as authorities investigate the shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak that left 34 others injured.
Cricket
India defeated New Zealand in the second T20I by four wickets on Saturday. With this win, India became the first team to win 200 matches in T20Is. India have also taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
National
The decision came amid continuing protests over the restoration of Jamia’s students’ union, with talks between the administration and demonstrators yet to yield a satisfactory outcome
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SubscribeMillions of young Indians are stepping out of campus with degrees but no job offers. According to Niti Aayog, graduate unemployment stands at 13 per cent, higher than the national unemployment rate of 3.2 per cent. There is also the issue of mismatch between employment and degrees: only 8.25 per cent of graduates in India work in jobs that match their qualifications. Of the 3.4 crore students enrolled in undergraduate programmes, combined enrolment in B.A., B.Sc and B. Com exceeds two crore. However, degrees like these are not generating enough jobs. The problem is also systemic. Students have degrees, diplomas and certificates, but because of outdated curricula in many educational institutions, and higher and technical education failing to keep pace with changing industry requirements, they lack the required vocational skills and knowledge to keep pace with a demanding work culture. A large number of unemployable graduates in the country is likely to turn India’s demographic dividend into a liability.
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SubscribeOutlook magazine's latest cover story is a package based on a survey that we conducted with market-research platform Toluna. The Outlook-Toluna Survey on Women and Family throws up some surprising facts and demolishes a number of myths. Some of the interesting findings are: Urban women want greater policy focus on human development-health and education rather than cash transfers or tax benefits to be mothers. Women want to be mothers not because cultural or societal pressures but because they want to start their own families. Then we discuss why working women are postponing motherhood and what they expect from employers. These and more stories in the latest Outlook issue.
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SubscribeYour food may not be safe. The system knows it. Yet the food chain keeps moving. From five-star kitchens to roadside dhabas, food passes through a chain where contamination, adulteration and poor hygiene can enter at every stage, with consequences ranging from diarrhoea and jaundice to typhoid and hepatitis. Into this maze has stepped Tukaram Mundhe. Since taking charge as Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration commissioner in May, Mundhe has overseen more than 12,000 inspections and raids, cancelled or suspended around 600 licences and sealed more than 300 eateries. But raids cannot fix a broken system. India has the laws, standards and regulators. Yet violations persist, enforcement remains uneven and corruption finds its way through the gaps. Mundhe can keep cracking the whip. But can one man change the system? In this issue, Outlook examines India’s food-safety maze, where it fails and why one Tukaram is not enough.
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Arsenal Vs Everton LIVE Score Updates, Premier League 2026-27: Check real-time updates of the ARS vs EVE English Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London, England
Afghanistan overtook England in the latest ICC ODI team rankings. Afghanistan now sit at No. 7, equaling their all-time highest ranking first achieved in May 2025. England sits in 8th place with 93 points.
Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy guided India to a four-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20 International on Saturday, chasing 181 with one ball to spare here. India recovered from 70 for five, with Tilak unbeaten on 51 off 26 and Nitish on 26 off 13.
India defeated New Zealand in the second T20I by four wickets on Saturday. With this win, India became the first team to win 200 matches in T20Is. India have also taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
India pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat New Zealand. An unbeaten, record-breaking 69-run seventh-wicket stand between Tilak Varma (51*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26*) sealed the thrilling victory with one ball to spare, giving India a 2-0 series lead
By Parth Singh
Capital Flight, Manufacturing Miss and Rupee's Great Fall: The Fault Lines in India's Growth Story
Diwali Shopping: Is Insurance On Your New Gadgets Worth The Extra Cost?
5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break
Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
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Richemont, the luxury group behind Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, is reportedly exploring a stake in De Beers. As the natural diamond industry faces growing competition from lab-grown alternatives and shifting consumer demand, the potential deal raises questions about the future of luxury jewellery and the positioning of natural diamonds
By Sonali Mukherjee
Priyanka Chopra Jonas made a statement in a champagne Vivienne Westwood Couture gown featuring sculptural draping, delicate gold embroidery and diamond jewellery. Donning the off-shoulder neckline along with carefully chosen accessories, here’s how the actor balanced satin, craftsmanship and sparkle for a red-carpet appearance
By Aaron Jacob
A building’s outer layer does far more than look good, balancing beauty, climate control, daylight and the character of the streets around it
By Sonali Mukherjee
Sabyasachi Mukherjee brings the spirit of Diwali to New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, celebrating Indian heritage through festive fashion, cultural traditions, striking decor and traditional delicacies. The gathering brings together personalities from fashion, cinema and business, placing Indian luxury and festive aesthetics in an international cultural setting
