A recent study identifying 219 hanging glaciers in Uttarakhand's Alaknanda basin has highlighted the risk posed by unstable Himalayan ice, which can break away and trigger avalanches, floods and other cascading hazards
By Anish Kumar
Sweetie, a deaf dog who went missing during Nepal's devastating floods, has been reunited with her family after surviving alone for five days, although the family lost their other dog in the disaster
By Anish Kumar
While they were still in Kathmandu, flash floods tore through Rasuwa, wrecking settlements, roads and bridges along the Trishuli Valley
More than 700 people have died in Nepal and at least 16 were killed in China, with Nepali authorities struggling to cope with the mounting number of bodies while Chinese officials say no more survivors have been found
With drugs flowing into the country from the eastern and western epicentres, there is an urgent need to seal our borders and cut ties with the global narcotics economy
Setback strikes at the worst possible moment, halting Neeraj Chopra just as he was steadily recapturing his rhythm and throwing consistency ahead of the Asian Games and Diamond League Final
From self-testing by food businesses to surprise inspections and laboratory analysis, here’s how India’s food safety regulators monitor what reaches consumers
Himachal Pradesh’s proximity to Punjab has made it vulnerable to drug trafficking networks. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu talks about how the state is dealing with a crisis originating beyond its borders, the campaigns launched by the government and the stringent measures taken against police personnel allegedly involved in drug-related activities. Edited excerpts from an interview with Ashwani Sharma.
A month after more than 70,000 migrants entered Spain’s North African enclave, tensions have erupted in Ceuta as thousands remain under processing and Spain seeks EU help to manage returns, asylum claims and vulnerable migrants
National
The decision follows serious disruptions at the iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura centres in Jaipur, bearing test centre numbers 41682 and 41683, where candidates were unable to complete the computer-based examination
National
A three-year-old boy was allegedly tied to a chair and assaulted at a Maujpur playschool, leading to an attendant’s arrest and a wider probe into school officials.
International
Wyoming woman Madeline Veronique Daly has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of her 11-month-old son in New Mexico and faces a possible life sentence
International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev travelled together by car in Tashkent, adding a personal touch to Modi's two-day visit as India and Uzbekistan moved to deepen their strategic partnership
National
Police shot dead the main accused in an exchange of fire while recreating the sequence of events on Saturday, officials said
Art & Entertainment
The actor said that there is a problem if somebody comes from somewhere and that becomes a problem for people or a community.
National
Chitrakoot was placed on high alert after the Mandakini River overflowed following heavy rain, while more than 350 people were evacuated from flood-affected areas of Satna as SDRF teams and aerial assets continued rescue operations
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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.
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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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Babar Azam proved entirely unequipped to deal with the searing velocity and steep extraction generated by Jofra Archer. The English speedster's hostile short-pitched barrage completely rushed the batsman, exposing his inability to handle the extreme pace and awkward bounce
On National Sports Day at Homeland Regalia, the Shubman Gill-led Fazilka Falcons unveiled their official jersey for the Mankind Pharma Sher-E-Punjab T20 League 2026. Personally designed by Gill to reflect Punjab’s cultural heritage, the kit launch marks the franchise's debut ahead of the tournament starting on August 30 at Mohali’s I.S. Bindra Stadium
The International Cricket Council has stripped Sri Lanka of the hosting rights for the inaugural six-team 2027 Women's Champions Trophy following ongoing governance disputes and government interference in Sri Lanka Cricket. SLC Transformation Committee Secretary Prakash Shaffter confirmed the tournament move, while a replacement host remains unannounced
Roger Federer became emotional several times during his International Tennis Hall of Fame induction speech, reflecting on his career, family, coaches and the people who shaped his journey. The Swiss legend also urged the next generation to keep innovating while preserving tennis’ camaraderie and spirit
India begin their Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 campaign against Thailand in Dubai, with Harmanpreet Kaur-led India aiming to start strongly and reclaim the title after finishing runners-up in 2024. The three-time T20 champions are the most successful team in Asia Cup history with seven titles overall. Check India’s key Asia Cup stats here
By Gowri Lakshmi
Chairman Exit, CEO Departure, US Lawsuit: What’s Going On At HDFC Bank?
By Outlook Business Desk
By Vikash Tripathi
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Jamaica Wants Indian Travellers To Look Beyond Beaches And Discover Its Culture
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Once the setting for one of James Bond’s most memorable moments Villa La Gaeta on Lake Como is drawing fresh attention with a rare residence offering private lake access historic architecture panoramic views and the unmistakable glamour of 007
By Aaron Jacob
From classic Rolex icons to technically audacious Richard Mille creations and complicated Patek Philippe timepieces Logan Paul’s reported watch collection mirrors the extravagant ambition of a celebrity who has turned reinvention into an art form
By Aaron Jacob
Founded in 1922, steeped in colonial history and forever linked to the birth of Indian cricket’s governing body, it has spent more than a century proving that the most valuable form of luxury is often simply being allowed through the gate
By Sonali Mukherjee
Ravi Kishan's INR 43.3 crore fortune includes a Jogeshwari bungalow, 11 properties across Mumbai and UP, and a garage of luxury cars. Full breakdown inside
