What to read in The Hindu newspaper
13 April 2026
| Section | Topic / Article | GS Paper | Sub-topic / Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Page | Iran, U.S. blame each other as talks end without a deal | GS 2 | International relations; West Asia geopolitics |
| Electorate falls by 10.2% in nine States, three UTs | GS 2 | Polity; electoral rolls; RPA | |
| Science | Study unravels why men experience more skin infections than women | GS 3 | Science & Tech; health research |
| Nature’s signals | GS 3 | Environment; ecological indicators | |
| World | Nepal PM Balendra Shah to visit India after bilateral mechanisms meeting | GS 2 | India–Nepal relations |
| Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade after U.S.-Iran talks end | GS 2 | International relations; strategic waterways | |
| Dhaka to send 20-member delegation in China outreach | GS 2 | International relations; regional geopolitics | |
| News | Jaishankar discusses West Asia crisis with UAE President | GS 2 | India–UAE relations |
| Support women’s quota law amendments: PM to parties | GS 2 | Polity; women representation | |
| China giving fictitious names to Indian territory, says Centre | GS 2 | India–China relations | |
| Text & Context | Between 14 years and the gallows | GS 2 | Judiciary; criminal justice |
| Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG? | GS 3 | Energy; clean cooking solutions | |
| Opinion | Tapping fisheries in reservoirs | GS 3 | Economy; agriculture; fisheries |
| Editorial | Delimitation, and not women’s reservation, is the issue | GS 2 | Polity; federalism; representation |
| Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks | GS 3 | Economy; growth; entrepreneurship | |
| Elusive deal | GS 2 | International relations; trade negotiations | |
| Tourism and trade | GS 3 | Economy; environment; sustainable development |