Bihar Hospital Dustbin Row: What Is The Alleged ₹300 Cr Procurement Controversy
RJD has alleged major irregularities in hospital dustbin purchases, while BMSICL says the containers were specialised medical-waste equipment with higher technical costs
THE LEAD
Imran Khan’s Health Deteriorates As Doctors Flag ‘Severe Anxiety’; Pakistan SC Orders Hospital Transfer
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s transfer from jail to hospital amid concerns over his health and directed weekly family meetings and the formation of a medical board
'Kahan Goli Chali Hai?': Kiren Rijiju Denies Police Brutality During CJP Protest
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has rejected allegations of police violence during the July 20 student protests in New Delhi, praising the Delhi Police despite opposition claims of pellet gun use.
Meet Lakshmanan Meyyappan, The 16-Year-Old Who Made CA History
Lakshmanan Meyyappan became the world’s youngest male Chartered Accountant at 16 years and 170 days after completing his ACCA qualification in Dubai in 2021
Khalil Al-Hayya: The Hamas Leader At The Centre Of Gaza Ceasefire Talks
A Hamas veteran with close ties to the group’s political leadership, Al-Hayya has become a key interlocutor in talks with the US and Israel.
Why Saudi Arabia, Türkiye And Pakistan Left Egypt Out Of The Mecca Defence Pact
Egypt was already part of the four-country R4 dialogue with Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan, but was left outside the founding Mecca defence pact. Türkiye says Cairo could join later, while a report citing Saudi sources says Riyadh opposed its inclusion at the outset.
From Rs 50,000 To Rs 75,000: Vijay Expands Tamil Nadu’s Farm Loan Waiver
Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces additional farm loan relief for farmers, with waivers of up to Rs 75,000 and Rs 953.06 crore in additional support.
‘Every Voter Had Photo ID’: Trump Cites India, Renews Push For SAVE America Act
US President Donald Trump cited Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar while praising India’s voter-ID system and renewed his call for the passage of the SAVE America Act in the US
Why Is DR Congo’s Latest Ebola Outbreak So Deadly
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has killed 2,325 people among 4,945 confirmed cases. A four-week detection gap, insecurity, gaps in contact tracing, health-system constraints and the absence of a licensed vaccine or Bundibugyo-specific therapeutic are complicating containment.
NEWS
National
The collapse comes amid persistent monsoon showers in Kolkata and neighbouring areas, raising fresh concerns about the safety of ageing structures across the city
International
The move targets six Pakistani accused, including Lashkar-e-Taiba handlers Hafiz Saeed and Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, under Section 356 of the BNSS
International
New York court delays Mangione's state trial after he pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges over Brian Thompson's killing.
National
Khera mockingly suggested sending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and electronic voting machines to America saying "We will send our EVMs too"
National
The Enforcement Directorate searched eight locations in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Tuesday in connection with the CMRL and Exalogic Solutions financial fraud probe.
International
US President Donald Trump ruled out extending an interim deal with Tehran as an Iranian official warned that Iran would adopt a “fully offensive” posture if diplomacy fails.
National
The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has handed over the SIT’s final report into the alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation theft case to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust for further action
MAGAZINE
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.
The AI Divide - 03 August 2026 Issue
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SubscribeArtificial intelligence is poised to transform education, but not every child will benefit equally. As AI enters classrooms, India’s deep divide between public and private education could grow wider than ever before. In this issue, Outlook explores the risks, the policy failures and the urgent choices that will determine whether AI becomes a force for opportunity—or inequality.
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SPORTS
IND Vs SL Live Score, 1st Test Day 4: Suthar Strikes First Ball As India Reduce Sri Lanka To 14/2
India begin Day 4 with a 178-run first-innings lead over Sri Lanka in Galle, looking to extend their advantage and set a challenging fourth-innings target in the Test
The official AFC Champions League Two ceremony in Kuala Lumpur delivered a blockbuster West Asian group for the Indian Super League club. The high-profile draw sets up an intense continental campaign for the Red and Gold Brigade against reigning regional champions
Sri Lanka veteran Dinesh Chandimal was ruled out of the Galle Test after suffering a concussion from a heavy fall on the field. Although precautionary hospital scans showed no fractures or internal injuries, he failed subsequent concussion protocols and was replaced
Rishabh Pant achieved the feat in just 51 Tests, becoming the fastest player to reach the 100-six mark in Test cricket
India currently have 3 points in their kitty and are currently placed second in Pool D
BUSINESS
Paytm Shares Fall As Vijay Shekhar Sharma-Linked Resilient Proposes Up To 4.98% Stake Sale
By Outlook Business Desk
Paytm Shares Fall As Vijay Shekhar Sharma-Linked Resilient Proposes Up To 4.98% Stake Sale
Noel Tata May Take Charge Of RBI Talks On Tata Sons Listing Status
By Outlook Business Desk
Sensex Falls 295 Points, Nifty Slips As Crude Crosses $91 Amid Iran Tensions
By Outlook Business Desk
The Inference | AI and the Return of Old-Fashioned Hiring; India Inc Takes It Slow
By Outlook Business Desk
MONEY
Are Live Trading Streams Legal? Sebi Issues New Warning for Retail Investors
By Ayush Khar
Are Live Trading Streams Legal? Sebi Issues New Warning for Retail Investors
TRAVELLER
13 Students, One Epic Climb: How These Indian Teenagers Climbed Africa’s Highest Peak
By Anwesha Santra
13 Students, One Epic Climb: How These Indian Teenagers Climbed Africa’s Highest Peak
Six Examples Of India’s Climate-Responsive Vernacular Architecture
Six Examples Of India’s Climate-Responsive Vernacular Architecture
Lal Pari: The 13,500-Km Journey From India To The UK In A Classic Car
Lal Pari: The 13,500-Km Journey From India To The UK In A Classic Car
Love Books? Pick One Up For Free At 68 Airports Across India
Love Books? Pick One Up For Free At 68 Airports Across India
Brisbane, Through The Eyes Of An NRI Who Now Calls It Home
Brisbane, Through The Eyes Of An NRI Who Now Calls It Home
LUXE
Koenigsegg CCGT: The Extraordinary Racing Hypercar That Never Got To Race
By Aaron Jacob
Koenigsegg built the CCGT to conquer GT1 endurance racing, now, with the CCGT finally heading into historic racing and the spectacular CCGT1 bringing its spirit to the road, Koenigsegg has decided that unfinished business deserves 1,600 horsepower
5 Micro Timepiece Brands Making an Impact on Luxury Watchmaking
By Aaron Jacob
There was a time when buying a serious mechanical watch meant choosing from a fairly predictable list of Swiss aristocrats. You picked a Rolex, an Omega, a Patek Philippe or perhaps something from another grand old maison whose factory had been making watches since your great grandfather was still trying to work out how trousers […]
Automobili Lamborghini Unveils The Revuelto SV To The World
By Aaron Jacob
Lamborghini has resurrected one of its most gloriously unreasonable badges for the Revuelto SV, giving its hybrid V12 flagship more power, more downforce and a greater appetite for speed
Bugatti Presents The Destrier As A One-Off W16 Hypercar Based On The Bolide
By Aaron Jacob
Bugatti has taken the engine and engineering fury of the Bolide, wrapped it in a completely new body and created a one of one hypercar for a single owner