What to read in The Hindu newspaper
26 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Link | Core Focus / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel grid linked to NPR with details of 119 crore residents | 1 | GS-2: Polity & Governance; GS-3: Internal Security | Data integration, NPR vs privacy concerns, surveillance architecture, federal implications |
| 2 | A year of dissipating promises for Indian foreign policy | 8 | GS-2: International Relations | India’s foreign policy outcomes, strategic autonomy, diplomacy vs delivery |
| 3 | The urban future with cities as dynamic ecosystems | 8 | GS-1: Urbanisation; GS-3: Sustainable Development | Smart cities, urban resilience, systems approach to city planning |
| 4 | Doping menace | 8 | GS-2: Governance (Sports Administration) | Anti-doping regime, institutional failures, ethics in sports |
| 5 | Indian Army relaxes social media policy, allows ‘passive participation’ | 12 | GS-3: Defence & Security | Civil-military relations, information warfare, operational security |
| 6 | PM inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow | 13 | GS-1: Modern Indian History; GS-4: Ethics | National memory, symbolism, role of monuments in nation-building |
| 7 | Constitution of India released in Santhali language | 14 | GS-2: Constitution; GS-1: Culture | Linguistic inclusion, Eighth Schedule, accessibility of constitutional values |
| 8 | Navi Mumbai International Airport starts operations | 15 | GS-3: Infrastructure & Economic Development | Transport infrastructure, regional growth, logistics & connectivity |