What to read in The Hindu newspaper
18 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Link | Core Focus / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LS passes Nuclear Energy Bill allowing privatisation | 1 | GS-2: Parliament – structure, functioning, legislative process | Nuclear sector reforms, role of Parliament, public–private participation in strategic sectors |
| 2 | India calls for safety as protesters march to mission in Dhaka | 1 | GS-2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations | Diplomatic missions’ security, India–Bangladesh relations, Vienna Convention |
| 3 | Carpooling app in the works to cut emissions | 2 | GS-3: Environment, Pollution | Urban mobility solutions, emission reduction, tech-based climate mitigation |
| 4 | The changing patterns of India’s student migration | 6 | GS-2: Education & Social Sector | Brain drain vs brain circulation, overseas education, migration trends |
| 5 | Rearguard action | 6 | GS-3: Environment & Ecology | Environmental rollback concerns, policy resistance, conservation challenges |
| 6 | Change for the worse | 6 | GS-2: Government policies & interventions | Policy design failures, unintended consequences of reforms |
| 7 | The story of ‘We, the moving people’ | 6 | GS-2: Government policies & Human mobility | Migration governance, internal & external migration narratives |
| 8 | Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers | 7 | GS-2: Human Resources & Labour | Protection of migrant workers, overseas employment regulation |
| 9 | How is the Aravalli range to be protected? | 8 | GS-3: Environment, Conservation | Aravalli ecosystem, land degradation, mining & urbanisation impacts |
| 10 | RS passes Bill for 100% FDI in insurance sector | 11 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Financial sector | Insurance reforms, FDI liberalisation, capital mobilisation |
| 11 | Bill to replace MGNREGA faces criticism; TDP flags State burden | 11 | GS-2: Parliament & Federalism | Welfare reforms, Centre–State fiscal burden, rural employment |
| 12 | Pilot bodies complain of ‘corruption’ in DGCA & Ministry | 12 | GS-2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability | Aviation safety, regulatory capture, institutional accountability |
| 13 | India, Oman to sign Free Trade Agreement | 13 | GS-2: Bilateral & Regional Groupings | India–Oman FTA, West Asia trade, strategic economic partnerships |
| 14 | U.S. labels Venezuela govt a ‘terrorist’ regime, orders oil blockade | 14 | GS-2: Global Politics & its impact on India | Sanctions, geopolitics of oil, implications for global energy markets |