09 February 2026 : What To Read in Indian Express

What to read in Indian Express
09 February 2026

1. 
   EC: Only ERO, not micro observers, can accept or reject eligibility of electors

• Page 6
• GS 2: Polity: Election Commission of India, electoral rolls, powers of EROs under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, and conduct of elections.
   

2. EU, US deals connect India to world’s largest markets, open new trade vistas

• Page 10
• GS 3: Indian Economy: External Sector; Foreign Trade, FTAs, Trade Policy and Global Economic Integration.
   

3. We need to keep children safe from social-media harms

• Page 10
• GS 2: Governance: Issues relating to children, social sector policies, regulation of digital platforms, and role of the State in protecting vulnerable sections.
   

4. Vision of Begampura is a reminder of what should be

• Page 10
• GS 1: Indian Society: Social reform movements, role of Bhakti saints (Sant Ravidas), social justice, inclusion, and marginalised communities.
   

5. Bold leap forward, now the tightrope walk

• Page 10
• GS 3: Indian Economy: External sector, international trade agreements (FTAs), trade policy reforms, export-led growth, and their impact on India’s economy.
   

6. In next phase of India-US trade talks, bring to the table: Balance, clarity, reciprocity

• Page 11
• GS 2: International Relations: India–US bilateral relations, trade agreements, WTO issues, economic diplomacy, and strategic autonomy.
   

7. Budget makes good moves on the textile economy

• Page 11
• GS 3: Indian Economy: Industrial policy, manufacturing sector, textiles, employment generation, MSMEs, skill development, and government budgeting.

8. Rajasthan’s new law frames new language of cities and co-existence

• Page 11
• GS 2: Governance, Constitution & Social Justice: Issues related to urban governance, communal harmony, public order, state legislation, minority rights, and social cohesion.

9. No sunset date for old tax regime, 95% of refunds disbursed: CBDT chief

• Page 13
• GS 3: Indian Economy: Government budgeting, taxation reforms, financial markets regulation (SEBI), capital markets (F&O, STT), and tax administration (CBDT, TDS/TCS).
   

10. Purchasing oil from US in India’s strategic interests: Goyal

• Page 13
• GS 2: International Relations: India–US relations, bilateral trade agreements, energy security and strategic interests.
   

11. From Mexico to South Africa: Why Indian automakers are facing rising tariff walls

• Page 13
• GS 3: Indian Economy: International trade, trade barriers, industrial policy, and impact of global protectionism on Indian manufacturing and exports.
   

12. Tax cuts are a relief but won’t go far

• Page 14
• GS 2: Government policies and interventions in health sector; issues relating to access, affordability and quality of healthcare.
   

13. Why borrowings have now begun biting govts

• Page 16
• GS 3: Indian Economy: Government borrowing, fiscal deficit, public debt management, monetary policy transmission, crowding-out effect, and liquidity conditions.
   

14. Al Impact Summit: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie

• Page 16
• GS 3: Science & Technology: Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies, AI governance, data centres, energy requirements of technology, and strategic technology policy.