What to read in Indian Express
09 January 2026
| Page No. | Headline | GS Mapping | UPSC Theme | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trump signs Bill to impose steep tariffs on countries buying Russian oil | GS-II | Sanctions diplomacy, strategic autonomy, energy security | International Relations |
| 1 | ED raid at political consultancy firm sparks Centre–State face-off | GS-II | Federalism, misuse of central agencies | Polity |
| 1 | Cold wave intensifies in North India; schools shut | GS-III | Climate variability, disaster preparedness | Environment |
| 2 | Opposition flags selective use of central agencies | GS-II | Institutional neutrality, democratic accountability | Polity |
| 2 | U.S. Supreme Court to examine tariff law | GS-II / GS-III | Separation of powers, global trade uncertainty | IR / Economy |
| 3 | Karnataka explores legal options to oppose MGNREGA overhaul | GS-II | 73rd Amendment, decentralisation, right to work | Polity & Governance |
| 3 | Shipping firm deposits ₹1,227 crore to release detained vessel | GS-III | Maritime law, environmental liability | Economy |
| 4 | Political sparring intensifies ahead of Assembly elections | GS-II | Electoral politics, governance narrative | Polity |
| 4 | Police reforms panel calls for autonomy and accountability | GS-II | Police reforms, internal security | Governance |
| 5 | Allegations of voter roll manipulation in Assam | GS-II | Electoral integrity, role of ECI | Polity |
| 5 | Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil passes away | GS-III | Conservation ethics, people-centric ecology | Environment |
| 6 | BJP rejects charge of electoral roll manipulation | GS-II | Free & fair elections | Polity |
| 6 | Centre reviews law and order in border States | GS-III | Internal security, border management | Internal Security |
| 7 | Rising cases of hypertension among children | GS-I / GS-III | Urbanisation, public health | Society & Health |
| 7 | States urged to strengthen primary healthcare | GS-II | Health governance, federal cooperation | Social Justice |
| 8 | Editorial: Compounding minor drug violations | GS-II / GS-IV | Regulatory governance, decriminalisation | Polity / Ethics |
| 9 | Is the 10-minute delivery model exploitative? | GS-I / GS-IV | Gig economy, labour ethics | Society / Ethics |
| 9 | Gig workers seek social security coverage | GS-I | Informal sector, labour welfare | Indian Society |
| 10 | ISRO gears up for next phase of space missions | GS-III | Space governance, Atmanirbhar Bharat | Science & Technology |
| 10 | Aditya-L1 and NISAR achieve milestones | GS-III | Climate science, international collaboration | Science & Tech |
| 11 | Cinema as spectacle: environment and conflict | Essay / GS-IV | Culture, ethics, environmental consciousness | Essay / Ethics |
| 12 | Global markets uneasy as U.S. tariff powers face scrutiny | GS-III | Global financial volatility | Economy |
| 12 | Emerging economies brace for spillover effects | GS-III | Globalisation risks | Economy |
| 13 | India, Europe discuss strategic cooperation | GS-II | India–EU relations, multipolar diplomacy | International Relations |
| 13 | Weimar Triangle engagement | GS-II | Diversified foreign policy | International Relations |
| 14 | U.S. exits UN climate framework | GS-II / GS-III | Climate multilateralism crisis | Environment |
| 14 | ISA reiterates renewable commitment | GS-III | Solar diplomacy, energy transition | Environment |
| 15 | UN projects India’s economy to grow over 7% | GS-III | Economic growth, macro fundamentals | Economy |
| 15 | Economists warn against global protectionism | GS-III | Trade protectionism | Economy |