What to read in The Hindu newspaper
28 April 2026
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance | Prelims Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ trade deal | Page 1 | GS2 (IR) | FTA, trade diplomacy | FTA features, tariff removal |
| Ladakh groups seek talks during Shah’s visit | Page 4 | GS2 (Polity) | Statehood demand, Sixth Schedule | Sixth Schedule provisions |
| Kejriwal refuses to appear before Delhi HC judge | Page 4 | GS2 (Polity) | Judiciary-executive dynamics | Recusal, judicial conduct |
| Campaigning ends for second phase of Bengal election | Page 5 | GS2 (Polity) | Electoral process | Election phases, turnout |
| Hindi-medium aspirants face a widening gap in Delhi’s UPSC hub | Page 11 | GS2 (Social Issues) | Education inequality | Medium of instruction debate |
| Oil India reports hydrocarbon discovery in its block in Libya | Page 12 | GS3 (Economy) | Energy security, overseas assets | Hydrocarbon exploration |
| ONGC okays JV with MRPL, OPaL on petrochemicals | Page 12 | GS3 (Economy) | PSU reforms, petrochemical sector | JV structure |
| SEBI urged to probe ₹275 cr. fund diversion in slum project | Page 12 | GS3 (Economy) | Regulatory framework | SEBI powers |
| Germany’s LANXESS opens lubricant additives production plant in India | Page 13 | GS3 (Economy) | Make in India, manufacturing | Industrial chemicals sector |
| Farmers suffer as fertiliser prices surge amid Iran war | Page 13 | GS3 (Economy) | Food security, global supply chain | Fertiliser inputs, urea |
| A tightening of the fist in digital public square | Page 8 (Editorial) | GS2 (Governance) | IT Rules, digital regulation | Intermediary rules |
| The Chabahar port issue is being discussed with both Iran and the United States | Page 4 | GS2 (IR) | Strategic autonomy, sanctions | Chabahar significance |