What to read in Indian Express
11 October 2025
| Page | News / Editorial Title | GS Paper | Relevant Topic / Syllabus Link | Keywords / Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India to upgrade mission in Kabul, move to embassy-level | GS 2 | International Relations, Neighbourhood Policy | India–Afghanistan ties, regional diplomacy |
| 1 | Ceasefire holds in Gaza after mediation by Egypt and Qatar | GS 2 | International Relations, Global Conflicts | Israel–Palestine, ceasefire negotiations |
| 1 | Venezuela’s María Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize | GS 1 | World History, Women Empowerment | Democracy, peace leadership, human rights |
| 3 | Pakistan violating Kabul’s sovereignty, says Taliban | GS 2 | International Relations, Neighbourhood | Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, border tensions |
| 5 | Punjab’s farmers rebuild after devastating floods | GS 3 | Agriculture, Disaster Management | Climate impact, farm resilience |
| 6 (Editorial) | The demographic challenge that India cannot ignore | GS 1 / GS 2 | Population, Social Policy | Demography, ageing population |
| 6 (Editorial) | Lessons from the NCRB data | GS 2 | Governance, Internal Security | Crime trends, social justice |
| 6 (Editorial) | After the Nobel: the resonance of literature | GS 1 | Culture, Literature | Nobel Prize, global literature |
| 7 (Explained) | What is the Chenab hydro project and why it matters | GS 3 | Environment, Energy | Hydropower, Indus Water Treaty |
| 8 (Editorial) | Unemployment persists despite GDP growth | GS 3 | Economy, Employment | Labour market, inclusive growth |
| 9 | SC asks Centre to respond on J&K statehood | GS 2 | Polity, Federalism | Article 370, constitutional status |
| 9 | Army chiefs from 33 countries to meet for peace operations | GS 2 / GS 3 | International Security, Defence Diplomacy | UN cooperation, India’s global role |
| 10 | Kerala CM seeks Centre’s support for fiscal stability | GS 2 | Federalism, Centre–State Relations | Fiscal management, cooperative federalism |
| 11 (Economy) | Microfinance defaults on the rise | GS 3 | Economy, Financial Inclusion | NBFCs, microcredit, rural economy |
| 11 (Economy) | Insurance sector to get stricter fraud monitoring | GS 3 | Economy, Financial Regulation | IRDAI reforms, accountability |
| 12 (World) | India–China ties marked by ‘competitive coexistence’: former envoy | GS 2 | International Relations | Sino-Indian relations, border policy |
| 13 (Ideas Page) | Counting the cost of corruption in public institutions | GS 4 | Ethics, Governance | Integrity, transparency, accountability |
| 14 (Ideas Page) | The silence of the voter: Ethics of democratic participation | GS 2 / GS 4 | Electoral Ethics, Governance | Voter awareness, democracy, ethical politics |