What to read in The Hindu
19 August 2025
1. INDIA bloc considers moving a motion seeking removal of Chief Election Commissioner
Page 1
GS 2: Appointment to various Constitutional posts, issues of transparency and accountability
2. Jaishankar tells Wang Yi “De-escalation process on border must move forward”
Page 1
GS 2: India and its neighborhood- relations; Bilateral, regional groupings
3. Zelenskyy, Trump hope for trilateral talks with Putin
Page 1
GS 2: International relations (Russia-Ukraine conflict, U.S. mediation)
4. Opposition meet to pick Vice-President candidate inconclusive
Page 1
GS 2: Appointment to various Constitutional posts
5. Seven killed, 800 villages affected by heavy rain in Maharashtra
Page 6
GS 1: Important Geophysical phenomena (heavy rainfall, impact on crops, and disaster management)
6. Five men electrocuted during chariot procession in Hyderabad
Page 3
GS 1: Disaster management, safety and accountability
7. Unemployment rate declined to 5.2% in July
Page 1 & 6
GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, employment, labor statistics
8. Iran warns war with Israel could resume at any time
Page 1 & 14
GS 2: International relations – West Asia security
9. Myanmar junta schedules polls for December 28
Page 1 & 14
GS 2: International relations – South/Southeast Asia political developments
10. Bengal CM announces ‘Shramashree’ scheme for harassed migrant workers
Page 4
GS 2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections, labor and migration policies
11. Centre’s GST reforms will benefit poor and middle class, claims Modi; Nifty market rally
Page 8, 12
GS 2/3: Economic reforms, tax policy, impact on poor and middle class, markets
12. INDIA to set up IIM in Guwahati, Assam
Page 5
GS 2: Government policies for educational sector development
13. Indus Waters Treaty put in abeyance: Nadda slams Nehru, lauds Modi
Page 4
GS 2: India and its neighborhood relations; Water sharing agreements
14. New findings may have therapeutic implications in treating diabetes: IISc
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GS 3: Science and Technology – health sector, medical research
15. Alert issued against amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kozhikode
Page 3
GS 2/3: Government interventions in public health, disease outbreaks
16. SC pulls up NHAI for 12-hour traffic snarl on Kerala highway
Page 3
GS 2: Infrastructure, judiciary intervention
17. PAC urges reforms in perpetual toll practices on highways
Page 9
GS 2/3: Government policies, infrastructure and regulatory issues
18. Auction of Martian meteorite sparks debate on ownership
Science Page
GS 3: Science and Technology – international law and ethics
19. What has been the impact of ethanol blending?
Science Page
GS 3: Environmental pollution, biofuel policies, economic/environmental impact
20. China’s Ejiao boom kills six million donkeys a year
Page 1 & Data page
GS 3: Environmental pollution, biodiversity, global trade impact
21. Supreme Court stays HC order reversing discharge of T.N. Minister in DA case
Page 2
GS 2: Government policies, corruption and accountability
22. Academics object to inclusions in Bengal V-C selection panels
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GS 2: Education sector governance, appointment to important academic posts
23. Rajnath Singh spoke to Stalin on common V-P candidate
Page 2
GS 2: Appointment to Constitutional posts, inter-party politics
24. Vice-Chancellors appointment issues in Kerala & West Bengal
Page 3
GS 2: Education sector governance
25. Opposition, Congress, BJP debate on EC, SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar
Page 4
GS 2: Electoral reforms, governance, accountability
26. Modi inaugurates ₹11,000-cr. road projects to decongest city
Business Page
GS 3: Infrastructure
27. Bombay HC sets aside order issuing notice to HDFC Bank CEO in defamation case
Page 5
GS 2: Judicial decisions, banking sector
28. Unprecedented default risk in Hong Kong’s property sector debt
Business Page
GS 3: International Economy, financial stability
29. US Open Mixed Doubles – Format revamp
Sports Page
Prelims/GS 2: Sports and society, reforms in international competitions
30. Major sporting updates (Shooting golds, archery, cricket selections, etc.)
Sports Pages
Prelims: Sports current affairs