What to read in Indian Express
15 November 2025
| Headline | Section / Page | GS Paper & Topic | Theme / Issue | UPSC Relevance / Analytical Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At Patna Ground Zero, a road separates victory and defeat | Front Page | GS 2 – Indian Constitution / State Politics | Electoral outcomes and democratic dynamics | Reflects the federal political process and role of State Assemblies. Useful for analyzing regional party systems, coalition politics, and people’s verdict as governance evaluation. |
| Blast at J&K police station where explosives seized from Red Fort terror group were kept | Front Page | GS 3 – Internal Security | Terrorism and counter-terrorism infrastructure | Illustrates post-incident procedural lapses in evidence management. Links to national security coordination, NIA procedures, and terror tech threats. |
| Behind collapse: RJD ‘weak narrative’, Opposition failure to expand base | Front Page | GS 2 – Polity / Electoral Politics | Political strategy and governance mandate | Explains changing voter behavior, caste-politics fatigue, and governance as a key electoral factor—valuable for GS2: democratic consolidation. |
| Chirag Paswan and party stand out amid NDA sweep in Bihar | Front Page | GS 2 – Polity / Representation of People Act | Electoral performance and youth leadership | Highlights rise of new generation political leadership, relevant for party system evolution and youth participation in democracy. |
| After its sweep, 10 things to do for the new NDA government in Bihar (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 2 – Governance / Policy Implementation | Good governance agenda post-elections | Outlines priorities in infrastructure, law & order, education, agriculture, jobs, and public health. Can inspire case study for reform agenda. |
| Why Mahagathbandhan lost, what we should introspect on (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 2 – Political Accountability / Party System | Opposition unity and democratic maturity | Discusses coalition weaknesses, ideological dilution, and public trust erosion. Useful for GS2: Role of Opposition in democracy. |
| Historic mandate shows road to future (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 2 – Governance / Leadership & Accountability | Electoral mandate & policy direction | Explores political stability and reform continuity; good linkage to leadership ethics, participatory democracy, and political communication strategies. |
| Invest in people’s resilience, clean energy (Editorial) | Page 10 | GS 3 – Environment / Sustainable Development | Climate resilience & energy transition | Advocates local-level adaptation, green jobs, and climate finance. Connects with India’s NDC goals, LiFE mission, and renewable energy targets. |
| Delhi blast should alert us to threat of tech-savvy terror (Ideal Page) | Page 11 | GS 3 – Internal Security / Cyber Terrorism | Emerging digital terror tactics | Highlights use of encrypted messaging, drones, and AI in terror logistics. Relevant for cyber security architecture & counter-radicalisation strategies. |
| Bihar’s voters have chosen good governance over caste politics (Ideal Page) | Page 11 | GS 2 – Polity / Political Culture | Democratic maturity & social transformation | Reflects shift from identity-based to governance-based voting behavior. Excellent example for Ethics GS4 (citizenship values) and Essay paper. |
| On Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary, let’s celebrate his fight for dignity (Ideal Page) | Page 11 | GS 1 – Modern Indian History / Tribal Movements | Tribal assertion & social justice | Highlights Birsa Munda’s role in Ulgulan Movement and tribal rights under Schedule V & VI. Important for freedom struggle & social reform integration. |
| Decoding NDA’s historic return to power in Bihar (Explained) | Page 22 | GS 2 – Polity / Federal Politics | Electoral trends and public mandate | Analyses electoral arithmetic, voter issues, and coalition management. Valuable for answer framing on Indian political federalism. |
| What ails the German economy, and how it can grow from here (Explained) | Page 22 | GS 3 – Economy / Global Economic Trends | Recessionary pressures & structural reforms | Explains Germany’s industrial slowdown, green transition challenges. Useful for comparative economy insights and G20 policy linkages. |
| How 27th Amendment seals Pak Army’s stranglehold over state (Explained) | Page 22 | GS 2 – IR / Neighbourhood Studies | Civil-military relations in Pakistan | Explains constitutional shift consolidating army control; affects India’s security calculus & SAARC stability. Relevant for India–Pakistan relations. |