What to read in The Hindu newspaper
6 November 2025
| Headline | Page No. | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul alleges ‘vote theft’ took place in Haryana with EC help | Page 1 | GS 2 – Governance / Transparency & Accountability | Electoral integrity and institutional credibility | Raises debate on Election Commission’s impartiality; links to free and fair elections, RPA provisions, and accountability of independent institutions. |
| Centre’s governance guidelines for AI call for trust and safety | Page 1 | GS 2 – Policies / Governance & Technology | Responsible AI governance | Introduces ethical AI guidelines focusing on transparency, safety, and human-centric design. Relevant to Digital India, AI Mission 2023, and ethics in tech governance. |
| Stubble-burning area in key Punjab districts 20% lower than last year, reveals satellite data | Page 1 | GS 3 – Environment / Pollution | Air pollution and agricultural practices | Satellite data shows success of PUSA bio-decomposer and crop diversification. Good case for EIA & sustainable agriculture in Mains and Air Pollution in Prelims. |
| In Brazil, COP30 and the moment of truth (Editorial) | Page 8 | GS 3 – Environment / Global Governance | Climate negotiations and global responsibility | Analyses expectations from COP30 in Brazil; connects to Paris Agreement, climate finance, and India’s NDCs. Useful for Mains essay on climate equity. |
| Death on the move (Editorial) | Page 8 | GS 3 – Disaster Management | Road accidents and public safety | Highlights rising deaths due to road accidents; links to Motor Vehicles Act (2019), e-DAR portal, and UN SDG target 3.6 (road safety). |
| Winter of discontent (Editorial) | Page 8 | GS 2 – IR / Developed & Developing Countries’ Policies | Global energy & economic instability | Reviews global inflation, protectionism, and geopolitical rivalry affecting India’s interests. |
| Clean up the voter list urgently, but not the Bihar way (Editorial) | Page 8 | GS 2 – Governance / Electoral Reforms | Electoral transparency and digitisation risks | Discusses pitfalls of Bihar’s SIR drive and privacy concerns in Aadhaar–voter linkage. Useful for data ethics and governance reforms. |
| Challenges facing the upcoming income survey | Page 10 | GS 3 – Economy / Planning & Employment | Household income data & inequality mapping | Evaluates upcoming Household Income Survey to assess post-pandemic inequality. Links to policy targeting, NSSO data, and SDG-10 (Reduced Inequality). |
| SIR 2025: EC’s transparency claim challenged in SC | Page 12 | GS 2 – Governance / Accountability | Judicial review of electoral processes | Tests judicial oversight over Election Commission’s autonomy; relates to Article 324 and constitutional checks & balances. |
| FATF releases updated asset recovery framework; India played key role, says ED | Page 12 | GS 2 – IR / Global Groupings & Agreements | Anti-money laundering & global cooperation | Highlights India’s contribution to FATF’s asset recovery guidelines. Relevant for India’s role in financial governance and AML/CFT frameworks. |
| Chinese varsities dominate QS Asia rankings; India slips | Page 14 | GS 2 – Education / Social Sector Management | Quality & competitiveness in higher education | Reflects stagnation in Indian higher-ed reforms; connects to NEP 2020, research funding, and brain drain. |
| ‘Highest’ FPI sell-off signals waning confidence in India | Page 15 | GS 3 – Economy / Growth & Investment | Foreign capital flows & market volatility | Explains reasons behind FPI outflow — global risk aversion, interest rate changes. Important for BoP, capital account & investment climate topics. |