What to read in The Hindu newspaper
20 February 2026
| Headline | Page No. | GS Mapping & Theme | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC | 1 | GS2 – Polity – Elections, Electoral Reforms | Special Intensive Revision (Electoral Rolls), Election Commission |
| ‘Technology with humanity’: Macron pitches for an inclusive AI future | 1 | GS2 – International Relations / GS3 – Science & Tech | India–France relations, AI Governance |
| Galgotias row: SP demands investigation into robot fiasco | 2 | GS3 – Science & Tech / Governance | AI Innovation Ethics, Institutional Credibility |
| Priyanka releases ‘people’s chargesheet’ against State govt. in poll-bound Assam | 2 | GS2 – Polity – State Politics, Governance | Assam Politics, Electoral Accountability |
| Sri Lankan Navy arrests 22 Tamil Nadu fishermen | 3 | GS2 – International Relations | India–Sri Lanka Relations, Fishermen Issue |
| Ramadoss approaches HC to freeze ‘mango’ symbol | 3 | GS2 – Polity – Election Symbols, Party Disputes | Election Commission Powers |
| Kipgen says she joined Manipur govt. in good faith | 5 | GS2 – Polity – State Politics | Manipur Political Developments |
| ‘Unresolved Indo-China boundary is affecting ties’ | 4 | GS2 – International Relations | India–China Border Issue |
| Trying to bridge the gap between warring communities: Manipur CM | 1 | GS2 – Governance / Internal Security | Ethnic Conflict in Manipur |
| DGCA proposes amendments on unruly passenger behaviour (Editorial) | 8 | GS2 – Governance / Regulatory Framework | Aviation Regulation, DGCA |
| What is a GPU and why is Nvidia so dominant? (Text & Context – Explainer) | 10 | GS3 – Science & Tech | AI Computing, Semiconductor Ecosystem |
| Brokers’ body seeks 6-month freeze on RBI’s lending curbs | 12 | GS3 – Economy – Banking Regulation | RBI Norms, Financial Markets |
| China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its advantage | 13 | GS2 – International Relations / GS3 – Economy | Global Trade, US–China Trade Strategy |
| Afghan barbers under pressure amid strict rules | 15 | GS2 – International Relations | Taliban Governance, Human Rights |
| North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveils nuclear-capable rocket launchers | 15 | GS2 – International Relations / GS3 – Security | North Korea, Nuclear Weapons |
| Jihadist raid on Burkina paramilitaries kills dozens | 14 | GS2 – International Relations / GS3 – Security | Terrorism in Africa |