What to read in The Hindu newspaper
04 May 2026
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance | Prelims Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. choices are impossible operation or bad deal: Iran | Page 1 | GS2 (IR) | US–Iran tensions, West Asia geopolitics | Strait of Hormuz, nuclear diplomacy |
| OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas | Page 1 / World | GS3 (Economy) | Global oil market, energy security | OPEC+, crude pricing mechanism |
| AI and power left unchecked | Page 8 (Editorial) | GS3 (Science & Tech / Ethics) | AI governance, corporate control | AI regulation, accountability |
| Nepal expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh Pass | Page 4 | GS2 (IR) | India–Nepal–China relations, border issues | Lipulekh Pass location, tri-junction issue |
| UPSC to convene panel on May 11 for shortlisting DGP candidates for Tamil Nadu | Page 2 | GS2 (Polity) | Police reforms, UPSC role | Prakash Singh case guidelines |
| Electoral participation has been on a steady rise in India | Page 9 (Data Point) | GS2 (Polity) | Voter behaviour, electoral reforms | SIR (Special Intensive Revision) |
| Two held for assaulting tribal man at M.P. coal plant | Page 2 | GS2 (Society) | Tribal rights, labour issues | SC/ST protection laws |
| Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are expanding capabilities | Page 3 | GS3 (Science & Tech) | AI development & societal impact | AI productivity vs risks |