What to read in The Hindu newspaper
21 January 2026
| Section | Issue / Headline | Page | GS Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Page | Governor altered policy address, says Kerala CM | 1 | GS-2: Polity – Governor’s role, Centre–State relations, constitutional propriety |
| Editorials | The Donroe doctrine, a broken international order | 8 | GS-2: International Relations – Global order, power politics, doctrine-based diplomacy |
| Editorials | Augean mess | 8 | GS-2: Governance – Institutional decay, accountability, systemic reforms |
| Editorials | Bridging the Gulf | 8 | GS-2: International Relations – India–Gulf relations, economic & strategic engagement |
| Opinion | Enhancing China-India youth ties | 9 | GS-2: IR – People-to-people ties, soft diplomacy |
| Opinion | To compete with China, India may need China | 9 | GS-2: IR – Strategic competition, economic interdependence |
| Text & Context | The importance of Pax Silica for India | 10 | GS-3: Economy & S&T – Semiconductors, strategic manufacturing GS-2: Tech geopolitics |
| Text & Context | How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to space | 11 | GS-3: Space technology, innovation, sustainability |
| News | Congress urges Centre to ensure reservation in private institutions under Article 15(5) | 14 | GS-2: Polity – Fundamental Rights, affirmative action, constitutional provisions |