What to read in The Hindu newspaper
29 December 2025
| S. No. | Headline / Issue | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Mapping | UPSC Exam Relevance / Core Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EC conditionally halts voter hearing under SIR in Bengal | Page 1 | GS 2: Constitutional Bodies – Election Commission; Electoral Reforms | Special Intensive Revision (SIR), voter verification, EC’s discretionary powers, free & fair elections |
| 2 | Myanmar holds first round of election since Army takeover | Page 1 | GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood; International Relations | Democratic transition in Myanmar, military rule, regional stability, ASEAN dynamics |
| 3 | A grand vision and the great Indian research deficit | Page 6 | GS 3: Science & Technology; Research & Innovation | India’s R&D spending, institutional weaknesses, higher education–research linkage |
| 4 | Linked civilisations, a modern strategic partnership | Page 6 | GS 2: International Relations | Civilisational diplomacy, strategic partnerships, cultural soft power |
| 5 | The lost message | Page 6 | GS 2 / GS 4: Governance, Ethics | Political communication, democratic accountability, public trust |
| 6 | World is looking at India with great hope, says PM | Page 10 | GS 2: Governance & IR | India’s global leadership narrative, Vishwa Guru discourse |
| 7 | Nation is witnessing next-generation reforms, says Modi | Page 10 | GS 2 & GS 3: Governance, Economic Reforms | Structural reforms, long-term policy vision, reform politics |
| 8 | President undertakes dive sortie in submarine, calls it a very special experience | Page 10 | GS 3: Defence & Security | Civil–military relations, symbolic leadership, naval capability & deterrence |
| 9 | Documentary filmmaker S. Krishnaswamy passes away | Page 12 | GS 1: Indian Culture | Contributions to Indian documentary cinema, cultural heritage |
| 10 | Airlines must enforce regulations without delay, cautions DGCA | Page 12 | GS 2: Governance; Regulatory Bodies | DGCA powers, aviation safety, regulatory compliance |