What to read in The Hindu newspaper
24 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Link | Core Focus / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh missions in India witness protests | 1 | GS-2: India & Neighbourhood Relations | Diplomatic missions’ security, India–Bangladesh relations, Vienna Convention |
| 2 | India’s first anti-terror policy to be out soon | 1 | GS-3: Internal Security | Counter-terror framework, national security doctrine, institutional coordination |
| 3 | India pledges $450 million to aid Sri Lanka’s recovery | 1 | GS-2: International Relations | Neighbourhood First policy, economic diplomacy, humanitarian assistance |
| 4 | Jnanpith awardee Vinod Kumar Shukla passes away | 1 | GS-1: Culture & Literature | Modern Hindi literature, cultural contributions |
| 5 | VB-GRAM G Act, 2025 fixes structural gaps | 6 | GS-2: Governance & Welfare Schemes | Rural development architecture, institutional reform, last-mile delivery |
| 6 | A good template | 6 | GS-2 / GS-3: Governance / Economy (Editorial context) | Replicable policy models, reform design |
| 7 | End the exploitation | 6 | GS-2: Social Justice | Labour rights, vulnerable sections, regulatory enforcement |
| 8 | Implications of the Vande Mataram discourse | 7 | GS-2: Polity & Governance | Constitutional values, nationalism vs inclusivity, freedom of expression |
| 9 | Maternal mortality dropped as institutional deliveries rose to 89% | 12 | GS-2: Health & Social Sector | Maternal health, SDG-3, health infrastructure outcomes |
| 10 | Misinformation and digital fraud must be tackled: President | 12 | GS-3: Cyber Security & Governance | Digital fraud, misinformation, regulatory and institutional response |
| 11 | Manipur: Kuki groups to impose complete ban on poppy cultivation from 2026 | 12 | GS-3: Internal Security | Drug menace, border states, insurgency–narcotics nexus |
| 12 | Critical minerals vital for national security & technological sovereignty | 12 | GS-3: Economy & Security | Critical minerals, supply chains, energy transition, strategic autonomy |