What to read in The Hindu newspaper
15 December 2025
| S. No. | Section | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Link | Core Focus / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Page | 11 dead as gunmen fire on Jewish event in Sydney | 1 | GS-2: International Relations; Global security issues | Terrorism, hate crimes, diaspora safety, internal security of foreign states |
| 2 | Editorial | Courts must protect, not regulate free speech | 6 | GS-2: Constitution – Fundamental Rights, Judiciary | Freedom of speech, judicial overreach vs protection, limits of regulation |
| 3 | Editorial | Time to pause | 6 | GS-2 / GS-3: Governance / Economy (contextual editorial) | Policy fatigue, need for consolidation, cautious governance |
| 4 | News | CII proposes reforms to spur investment-led growth in Union Budget | 10 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Planning, investment, growth | Budget expectations, private investment, ease of doing business |
| 5 | News | Indian Navy to commission second MH-60R helicopter squadron in Goa | 10 | GS-3: Defence & Security | Naval modernisation, maritime security, India–US defence cooperation |
| 6 | News | Nauradehi Tiger Reserve to be third cheetah habitat in Madhya Pradesh | 12 | GS-3: Environment & Biodiversity | Cheetah reintroduction project, wildlife conservation, habitat management |