What to read in The Hindu newspaper
11 October 2025
| Page | News / Editorial Title | GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Keywords / Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India’s Kabul mission to be upgraded to embassy | GS 2 | International Relations, India–Afghanistan Relations | Diplomacy, regional security, counter-terrorism |
| 1 | Gaza ceasefire takes effect as Israel forces pull back | GS 2 | International Relations, Global Conflicts | Israel–Palestine, ceasefire diplomacy |
| 1 | Venezuela’s opposition leader María Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize | GS 1 | World History, Women Empowerment | Democracy, peace movements, human rights |
| 2 | Punjab’s farmers struggle to reclaim flood-ravaged land | GS 3 | Agriculture, Disaster Management | Floods, farmer distress, climate impact |
| 2 | Karur stampede: SC debates CBI probe | GS 2 | Governance, Disaster Response | Accountability, institutional investigation |
| 2 | Punjab BJP protest against CM remarks to CEO | GS 2 | Electoral Politics, Role of Constitutional Bodies | Election Commission, political accountability |
| 3 | Taliban will not allow terrorists to use Afghan territory, says Muttaqi | GS 2 | India’s Foreign Policy, Counter-terrorism | India–Afghanistan engagement, Taliban diplomacy |
| 3 | Kerala CM seeks Centre’s help to tide over financial crunch | GS 2 | Centre–State Relations, Fiscal Federalism | State finance, cooperative federalism |
| 3 | SC hints at reviewing firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR | GS 3 | Environment, Pollution Control | Green crackers, air quality, judicial activism |
| 3 | Chandigarh Police SIT on Haryana IPS officer’s death | GS 2 / 4 | Ethics in Public Service, Caste Discrimination | Caste-based harassment, institutional integrity |
| 3 | Army chiefs of 33 nations to meet in Delhi on peace operations | GS 2 / 3 | Defence, International Cooperation | UN peacekeeping, India’s global role |
| 3 | 4-day training for Census 2027 pre-test starts in Delhi | GS 2 | Governance, Population Studies | Census methodology, digital governance |
| 4 | SC gives Centre 4 weeks to respond on J&K Statehood restoration | GS 2 | Polity & Federalism, Constitutional Issues | Article 370, statehood, judiciary |
| 4 | India-China ties defined by competitive coexistence: Ex-diplomat | GS 2 | International Relations | Sino-Indian relations, border management |
| 4 | Bihar polls: No appeals in voter list, EC updates | GS 2 | Election Laws, Federalism | Electoral process, voter registration |
| 4 | RJD authorises Lalu Prasad to finalise candidates | GS 2 | Political Dynamics, Federal Structure | Party politics, electoral democracy |
| 5 | Chenab river hydropower project gets nod | GS 3 | Environment, Energy Security | Hydropower, Indus Water Treaty |
| 5 | 6 State-level RTI panels defunct: Report | GS 2 | Transparency, Accountability, Good Governance | RTI implementation, institutional efficiency |
| 5 | Centre issues guidelines for retiring govt. employees; welfare officer to assist | GS 2 | Governance, Civil Services | Pension reforms, public administration |
| 6 (Editorials) | Unemployment is still a core issue in Bihar | GS 3 | Economy, Employment | Labour participation, job creation |
| 6 (Editorials) | Crime patterns – NCRB report analysis | GS 2 | Internal Security, Social Issues | Crimes against tribals, cybercrime trends |
| 6 (Editorials) | The real need is a holistic demographic mission | GS 1 / 2 | Population, Governance | Demography, migration, social planning |
| 6 (Editorials) | Making sense – Nobel Prize in Literature | GS 1 | Art & Culture, Literature | Nobel Prize, global literature |
| 8 (Ground Zero – J&K) | The gavel on Gulmarg’s hotels | GS 2 / 3 | Federalism, Land Reforms, Economy | Lease policy, tourism development |
| 9 (Andhra Pradesh) | Fight to protect Chelam Hill gets stronger | GS 3 | Environment, Ecology, Tribal Rights | Forest protection, land use conflict |
| 10 (Kerala) | When bankers come calling | GS 3 / 4 | Economy, Ethics in Financial System | Loan defaults, overseas banking regulation |
| 11 (Business) | Microfinance defaults surge in 2024–25 | GS 3 | Economy, Financial Inclusion | Banking sector, microfinance |
| 11 (Business) | Fraud monitoring norms for insurers to take effect April 1 | GS 3 | Economy, Financial Regulation | IRDAI reforms, consumer protection |
| 12 | Pakistan violating Kabul’s sovereign territory: Taliban | GS 2 | International Relations, Neighbourhood Issues | Cross-border terrorism, regional instability |