Regional strongholds are turning into besieged fortresses, facing the relentless advance of the BJP with the ambition and machinery to occupy the national centre almost alone
From the streets of Kanthi to Writers’ Building, Adhikari’s trajectory, in all of its hail and haze, is one of political progression—of organisational pedigree, ground-level mobilisation, confrontational prominence and ultimately, feted recognition.
From child actor to Gen Z political hero, Joseph Vijay’s rise charts a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics as he turns anti-establishment screen roles, grassroots activism, and massive youth fandom into a winning movement that reshapes the state’s electoral landscape.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party didn’t just defeat the Shiv Sena; they dismantled it from within
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In FY12 and FY13, gold imports surged past $50bn annually, with quantities exceeding 1,000 tonnes and the CAD peaked at around 6.8% of GDP in December 2012, the rupee fell by roughly 20% between January and September 2013, and then finance minister P. Chidambaram made a similar verbal appeal to households to slow down purchases
The cancellation of NEET 2026 is not an isolated incident but rather the latest and most dramatic manifestation of a systemic crisis that has plagued the National Testing Agency since its inception.
From tariffs and Taiwan to Iran and Artificial Intelligence, the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping could shape the future of US-China relations and the global economy
Investigators alleged that Khairnar bought the leaked NEET 2026 paper for ₹10 lakh and then sold it to students for ₹15 lakh, earning ₹5 lakh from each sale
The CBI revisited the murder scene of Suvendu Adhikari aide Chandranath Rath in North 24 Parganas using 3D scanners as part of its investigation. Three accused have been arrested so far.
Trade, Taiwan, the US-Iran conflict, artificial intelligence and rare earth export controls are going to be at the top of the agenda in one of the most significant diplomatic meetings in recent times
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK head C. Vijay Joseph has won the trust vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly receiving the support of 144 MLAs
US President Donald Trump says he could bring up the case of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, adding fresh attention to a politically sensitive case that has drawn global concern
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Prateek Yadav, younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, has died in Lucknow at 38 after a sudden illness.
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Fresh from its victory in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party has shifted into early election mode for the 2027 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab
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Both sides are also expected to discuss tariffs, rare earth minerals, artificial intelligence and Taiwan as Washington and Beijing attempt to stabilise ties after a damaging trade war.
Unable to find a way out of the impasse created by the three senior contenders, the Congress high command has summoned more senior leaders to New Delhi for consultations.
Sensex crashes over 1400 points and Nifty slips below 23,450 as crude tops $107, rupee hits record low and AI fears hammer IT stocks
From the streets of Kanthi to Writers’ Building, Adhikari’s trajectory, in all of its hail and haze, is one of political progression—of organisational pedigree, ground-level mobilisation, confrontational prominence and ultimately, feted recognition.
From child actor to Gen Z political hero, Joseph Vijay’s rise charts a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics as he turns anti-establishment screen roles, grassroots activism, and massive youth fandom into a winning movement that reshapes the state’s electoral landscape.
By Jinit Parmar
The Bharatiya Janata Party didn’t just defeat the Shiv Sena; they dismantled it from within
With NEET UG 2026 cancellation impacting over 23 lakh students, the latest controversy has revived concerns over how repeatedly paper leaks have derailed India’s biggest entrance and recruitment exams.
Students demand action over alleged paper leak and exam irregularities as heavy security deployed in Delhi
Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have pushed NATO members to discuss maritime security and the protection of key trade routes.
The actor blended vintage glamour with Indian elegance in a Tarun Tahiliani ensemble, complete with a nose pin, bindi and handcrafted accessories that quickly sparked comparisons to a “desi Bridgerton” aesthetic online.
The West Bengal Chief Minister said a bypoll will be held in Nandigram and assured residents that development work in the constituency will continue.
Experts say the old name failed to reflect the disorder’s hormonal and metabolic impact
The doctors’ body has sought a court-monitored re-examination, replacement or overhaul of the NTA, and a status report from the CBI over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
TVK secures majority in the Assembly after backing from Congress, Left parties and a rebel AIADMK faction.
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SubscribeThe West Bengal Assembly election has once again turned into the country’s most closely watched political battleground. Outlook's May 11th cover—Khela Hobe?—suggests, the contest is not just electoral but symbolic, with Mamata Banerjee guarding her political turf against an aggressive Bharatiya Janata Party . On the ground, however, as Satish Padmanabhan’s reportage from Murshidabad, Siliguri and Kolkata reveals, the election is shaped by far more than campaign rhetoric. Snigdhendu Bhattacharya on the other hand decodes the statistics at play in the Bengal elections. Running parallel to this electoral churn is a deeper national debate on representation, captured in our package on women in politics. The long journey of the Women’s Reservation law. In her column, Dr. Thamizhachi Thangapandian argues that while women have become central to electoral mobilisation, their empowerment must move beyond symbolism. The tension between visibility and power, runs through our profiles of women leaders across the country. Right from Nemcha Kipgen in Manipur, Mehbooba Mufti’s in Jammu and Kashmir, K.K. Shailaja in Kerala, Kanimozhi in Tamil Nadu , Atishi in Delhi and Deepika Pandey Singh in Bihar- who continue working in uneven political terrains. Zenaira Bakhsh examines the controversy around Prime Minister's televised address during elections, raising concerns about the use of state media and the erosion of a level playing field while NK Bhoopesh writes about the election theatrics in Tamil Nadu. Beyond elections, this issue turns to conflicts that continue to shape lives. Mrinalini Dhyani’s report on Manipur captures the persistence of violence nearly three years after the initial outbreak. Seema Guha tracks the uncertain nature of Iran–US engagement while Manoj Kumar Jha reflects on how moments of global tension are increasingly reduced to spectacles. Gurjit Singh analyzes the Gulf situation where conflict dynamics have redrawn strategic landscapes. Get all this and more in this power packed issue of Outlook.
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