Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) director Ashwani Lohani underlined the potential of 'holistic experiences' for the tourist in India at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026. theweek.in/news/tourism/2026…

Addressing the audience at THE WEEK Heritage Awards 2026, Union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat pointed out the importance of building ‘experiences’ around India’s historical and tourist sites. Read👇 theweek.in/news/tourism/2026…

BJP candidate Narendra Prasad Singh's win in Tirhut, which is yet to be formally announced, comes after a triangular contest against independent candidate Bhushan Jha and the CPI’s Sanjay Singh. theweek.in/news/india/2026/1…

A2 ghee? A massive scam. Apple cider vinegar? An "utter waste of time." Clinician, author and online creator Amita Gadre doesn't hold back in this round of Take or Toss with THE WEEK's Susamma Joy Kurian! From protein bars and leftover rice to moringa powder, and jaggery tea, she gives her candid verdict on popular foods and supplements. Watch the full interview on THE WEEK's YouTube channel! #AmitaGadre #TakeOrToss #Nutrition #Protein #A2Ghee #Multivitamins

Tourism officials emphasised that heritage tourism should embrace festivals, arts, crafts, and less-known destinations rather than focusing solely on monuments #THEWEEKHeritageAwards2026 theweek.in/news/tourism/2026…

The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on petitions challenging Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the ECI’s decisions during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Commission has filed a nearly 250-page affidavit defending its functioning. The petitioners now have 10 days to respond. youtu.be/HKvyLZJpsDc (Supreme Court, Gyanesh Kumar, ECI, Special Intensive Revision, SIR)

This comes after Congress leader K.C. Venugopal alleged that the police had tried to block the Oct 30 'public impeachment' of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, which was to take place a day before the Nov 1 rally. theweek.in/news/india/2026/1…

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kaul explains his differences with former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud over the process of judicial appointments. Kaul says he opposed continuous pre-consultations with the government, arguing that the Collegium should consider any government input and then take a decision on appointments. Watch the full interview on THE WEEK's YouTube channel! #SanjayKaul #DYChandrachud #CollegiumSystem #JudicialAppointments

Does India's judiciary still live up to the ideal of “without fear or favour”? In this interview with THE WEEK, former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kaul discusses judicial independence, the Collegium system, government influence over judicial appointments, the Master of the Roster, and the challenges facing India's courts. Ahead of the release of his book 'Without Fear or Favour', Justice Kaul reflects on the relationship between the judiciary and the executive, delays in judicial appointments, political disputes reaching the Supreme Court, and the reforms needed to make the justice delivery system more effective. Interview: Kanu Sarda (@sardakanu_law) Video: Kritajna Naik K. Editor: Uthara Dinesh youtu.be/lA2m97T-gLo #SanjayKaul #SupremeCourt #IndianJudiciary #THEWEEK

ASUS packed gaming PC hardware into a chassis as portable as an ultrabook with the new 2026 ROG Zephyrus G16 laptop. Here is a hands-on review of the @ASUS_ROG machine by @NitinThisWeek feat. @CyberpunkGame, @Kojima_Hideo's DS2, and more! theweek.in/review/gadgets/20…

Traders fear that security and traffic restrictions during the mega demonstration could severely impact business and result in losses of ₹10,000 crore #RahulGandhi #Delhi theweek.in/news/india/2026/1…

Seventeen remand prisoners escaped from Thekkampatti sub-jail in Theni district, Tamil Nadu, after allegedly pretending that one inmate was having a seizure and attacking prison staff who came to help. Police recaptured four prisoners and launched a search for the remaining 13, with checks intensified across neighbouring districts and along routes to Kerala. (Theni jail escape, 17 Prisoners escape, Thekkampatti sub-jail, Tamil Nadu, Kerala border)

Five people were killed and one injured in a shooting at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahati on October 26. Police suspect a dispute over the hotel’s lease agreement triggered the incident. The accused, identified as leaseholder Ghanakanta Gogoi, was arrested within an hour. Investigators are probing the motive behind the shooting. (Ghanakanta Gogoi, Guwahati violence, Investigation, Crime, Assam)

Shooters failed to locate Hashmi and Aamir Khan's residences, leading them to target Shroff instead after tracking his social media routine #Bollywood theweek.in/news/india/2026/1…

This time, The Port Report highlights updates from ports like Deendayal, Paradip, Mormugao, Cochin, V.O. Chidambaranar, and Vizhinjam—as well as shipyards like L&T (Kattupalli)—for the week of October 17-23. #maritime theweek.in/news/maritime/202…

The poll body also declared in its counter-affidavit that the Opposition's plea in the Supreme Court to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar was not maintainable, as he could only be removed like an SC judge. theweek.in/news/india/2026/1…

Sonowal spoke at the Government: High-Level Roundtable during the IMO 2026 World Maritime Day Parallel Event amid his 4-day visit to South Korea to boost maritime cooperation under the VOYAGES agreement. theweek.in/news/maritime/202…

In this interview with THE WEEK, clinician, online creator and author Amita Gadre (@amitagadre) explains why protein has become a buzzword, how much protein we really need, and why eating more of it does not automatically build muscle. She also discusses the importance of fibre, the problem with carb-heavy Indian meals, and why fats shouldn't be eliminated but consumed mindfully. Interview: Susamma Joy Kurian, Deputy News Editor (@SusammaK13) youtu.be/XW-42-JAz-8 #AmitaGadre #Protein #Nutrition #IndianDiet #HealthyEating

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi are continuing their protest despite negotiations with the university administration and a public notification addressing their demands. The students are seeking the Proctor’s resignation, a clear schedule for student union elections and approval of the union’s constitution. Student protester Adil Irfan explains why the students say they will not call off their protest without written commitments. youtu.be/CXeE68dCKJY #JamiaMilliaIslamia #JamiaProtest #JamiaStudents #StudentUnionElections