What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
16 June 2026
| S. No. | Topic / Article | Page No. | GS Paper | Sub-topic / Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. and Iran reach agreement to end war, re-open Hormuz Strait | Page 1 | GS 2 | International relations; West Asia geopolitics; strategic waterways |
| 2 | India and Slovakia expand bilateral ties with a slew of MoUs | Page 1 | GS 2 | Bilateral relations; India–Europe cooperation |
| 3 | India’s goods exports hit record high of $45.2 billion in May; trade deficit widens | Page 1 | GS 3 | Economy; external trade; balance of payments |
| 4 | Census 2027 Phase 1 ends in Delhi; nearly 76 lakh houses, 55 lakh households counted | Page 2 | GS 1 | Population; Census; demographic trends |
| 5 | Resistance, renewal and the future of the INDIA bloc | Page 8 | GS 2 | Political parties; parliamentary democracy; coalition politics |
| 6 | Politics over people | Page 8 | GS 2 | Governance; public policy; welfare and development |
| 7 | Peace with peace | Page 8 | GS 2 | Governance; peacebuilding; policy implementation |
| 8 | Technology drives India-France strategic convergence | Page 8 | GS 2 | Bilateral relations; strategic partnership; technology cooperation |
| 9 | Drone revolution and modern warfare | Page 10 | GS 3 | Defence technology; emerging technologies; security |
| 10 | PM welcomes West Asia deal, hopes peace will be restored | Page 12 | GS 2 | International relations; diplomacy |
| 11 | Heatwaves, ozone raise cardiac death risk: study | Page 3 | GS 3 | Environment and health; climate change impacts |
| 12 | NEET scams: three held for targeting medical aspirants | Page 14 | GS 2 | Education; examination governance; transparency and accountability |