What to read in Indian Express
02 January 2026
| Section | Headline | Page | GS Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Page | No Important News | — | — |
| Nation | After missing multiple deadlines, Gaganyaan’s first uncrewed mission likely to lift off by March | 5 | GS-3: Science & Technology – Space technology, ISRO missions, strategic capabilities |
| Editorial Page | Between India and EU, a carbon gap and an FTA bridge | 8 | GS-2: International Relations (India-EU relations) GS-3: Economy + Environment (Trade, CBAM, climate policy) |
| Editorial Page | Gig worker concerns must be addressed fairly | 8 | GS-2: Governance, social justice GS-3: Labour reforms, informal sector, employment |
| Ideas Page | Let 2026 be about sober realism / Navigating a world without norms | 9 | GS-2: International Relations – Global order, realism vs liberalism, multipolarity |
| Explained | A shift in the climate narrative as Paris pact comes under scrutiny | 11 | GS-3: Environment & Climate Change – Global climate regime, UNFCCC, Paris Agreement |
| Explained | As EU carbon tax kicks in, India’s metal exports face price threat | 11 | GS-3: Economy (External sector, exports) GS-3: Environment (Carbon pricing, CBAM) |