What to read in Indian Express
13 October 2025
| Page | News / Editorial Title | GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Keywords / Themes |
| 1 | India ready to talk to Pakistan but will protect interests: Jaishankar | GS 2 | International Relations, Neighbourhood Policy | India–Pakistan relations, diplomacy, security |
| 1 | Govt moves 12 lakh officials’ email to Zoho servers | GS 3 | Cyber Security, Governance | Data sovereignty, digital infrastructure |
| 1 | Venezuela’s opposition leader wins Nobel Peace Prize | GS 1 | World History, Society | Democracy, peace efforts, women’s leadership |
| 2 | Kerala seeks more funds from Centre to manage fiscal crisis | GS 2 | Federalism, Fiscal Policy | Centre–State relations, cooperative federalism |
| 2 | Tribal groups protest Kurmi demand for ST status | GS 1 / 2 | Society, Polity | Tribal rights, affirmative action |
| 3 | Telangana to challenge HC stay on BC quota | GS 2 | Polity, Reservation | Judicial review, social justice |
| 3 | Bihar opposition finalises seat-sharing deal | GS 2 | Polity, Elections | Coalition politics, electoral alliances |
| 4 | India’s envoy participates in Gaza peace talks in Cairo | GS 2 | International Relations | West Asia, peace process |
| 5 | Natural farming expanding in Himachal | GS 3 | Agriculture, Environment | Sustainable agriculture, organic methods |
| 6 (Editorial) | India’s complex equation with Taliban | GS 2 | International Relations | Afghanistan policy, regional security |
| 6 (Editorial) | Free trade and fair play: India–UK FTA | GS 2 / 3 | Economy, Foreign Trade | Bilateral relations, trade negotiations |
| 6 (Editorial) | Israel’s fragile victory and moral cost | GS 2 | Global Affairs, Ethics | Israel–Palestine conflict, diplomacy |
| 6 (Editorial) | Restoring accountability to India’s RTI system | GS 2 | Governance, Transparency | RTI Act, public accountability |
| 7 (Explained) | What is natural farming, and why is it gaining ground? | GS 3 | Agriculture, Environment | Climate resilience, zero-budget farming |
| 8 (Ideas Page) | Balancing faith and politics: Lessons from Sabarimala | GS 1 / 2 / 4 | Society, Polity, Ethics | Secularism, religious rights, equality |
| 8 (Ideas Page) | Does cash transfer improve women’s agency? | GS 2 / 3 | Governance, Social Justice | Women empowerment, DBT |
| 8 (Ideas Page) | Should foreign law firms be allowed in India? | GS 2 | Governance, Economy | Legal reforms, globalization |
| 9 (Economy) | Microfinance defaults rising | GS 3 | Economy, Financial Inclusion | Rural finance, NBFCs |
| 9 (Economy) | Fraud monitoring rules for insurers from April 1 | GS 3 | Economy, Regulation | IRDAI norms, consumer protection |
| 10 (World) | Canada’s Foreign Minister meets Jaishankar | GS 2 | International Relations | India–Canada diplomacy |
| 12 (Op-Ed) | The Nicobar test: balancing development and nature’s rights | GS 3 / 4 | Environment, Ethics | Ecological justice, sustainable development |