What to read in The Hindu newspaper
16 October 2025
| No. | Headline (as printed) | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navigating the global economic transformation (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 3 – Indian Economy & International Trade | Global macroeconomic shifts, digitalisation, post-COVID structural changes | Discusses changing global trade patterns, supply chain diversification, and India’s positioning in the new economic order. Useful for economy & international institutions answers. |
| 2 | The ‘critical factor’ in India’s clean energy ambitions (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 3 – Environment, Energy, Infrastructure | Renewable energy, critical minerals, energy transition | Explains the importance of critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, nickel) in achieving India’s 2070 Net Zero goal; connects to Make in India, green hydrogen, and energy security. |
| 3 | Refugees, infiltrators (Editorial) | Page 6 | GS 2 – Governance & Internal Security | Refugee management, illegal migration, human rights | Analyses India’s refugee policy vs infiltration debate; connects with Citizenship Act, NRC, and humanitarian obligations under UNHCR principles. |
| 4 | The road to gender equity in courts (Opinion) | Page 7 | GS 2 – Social Justice / Judiciary | Gender representation in the judiciary | Discusses women’s under-representation in higher judiciary and barriers to inclusion; connects with Articles 14, 15, 16 & equality jurisprudence. |
| 5 | The future of the IMEC (India–Middle East–Europe Corridor) (Text & Context) | Page 8 | GS 2 – International Relations | Connectivity diplomacy, strategic corridors | Evaluates prospects and challenges of IMEC amid Red Sea tensions and global trade shifts. Relevant for India’s foreign policy, energy logistics, and Act West policy. |
| 6 | Ahmedabad all set to host 2030 Commonwealth Games (Sports) | Page 15 | GS 2 – Social Development / GS 1 – Indian Society | Sports infrastructure, urban planning | Highlights India’s emergence as a global sporting hub; connects to urban infrastructure, youth development, and economic spillovers from mega-events. |