What to read in The Hindu newspaper
06 February 2026
| Section | Headline / Topic | GS Mapping / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Front Page | Talks on India-U.S. defence to be jointly steered in 4–5 days | GS 2 – International Relations: India–US bilateral relationship |
| Front Page | Centre signs tripartite pact to create Naga authority | GS 2 – Devolution of powers and finances up to local levels; Article 371(A); Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) |
| News | SC flags States’ preference for ad-hoc DGP appointments | GS 2 – Polity: Police reforms, federal structure, judiciary–executive relations |
| News | UPSC adds more norms for Civil Services aspirants | GS 2 – Governance: Civil services, recruitment reforms |
| News | NHRC notice over alleged exploitation, forced religious conversion of women at gyms | GS 2 – Social Justice: Women’s rights, human rights, role of NHRC |
| News | MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India | GS 3 – Indian Economy / Health: Pharmaceuticals, trade agreements |
| News | Motion of thanks passed in LS without PM’s reply | GS 2 – Parliament: Procedure, executive accountability |
| News | Ensuring energy security of India is top priority: govt. | GS 3 – Energy Security |
| News | DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit | GS 3 – Defence procurement; GS 2 – International Relations |
| Text & Context | Rethinking battery strategy in India: the case for sodium-ion technology | GS 3 – Science & Technology, Energy storage, industrial policy |
| Editorial | The fading of India’s environmental jurisprudence | GS 3 – Environment: Environmental laws, judiciary and governance |
| Editorial | More money for defence, now fix the process | GS 3 – Defence budgeting, procurement reforms |
| Editorial | Intent and outcome | GS 2 – Governance: Policy intent vs implementation |
| Editorial | More, and less | GS 2 / GS 3 – Analytical editorial (theme-based application) |