What to read in Indian Express
15 December 2025
| S. No. | Section | Headline / Topic | Page | GS Paper & Syllabus Link | Core Focus / Exam Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Page | In first year of Sahyog, avg. 6 content block orders a day, most on WhatsApp | 1 | GS-2: Governance, Transparency & Accountability; GS-3: Cybersecurity | Online content regulation, IT Act powers, free speech vs national security |
| 2 | First Page | Hindi & English to Santali & Mundari: Changing language of FTII student films | 1 | GS-1: Culture & Society; GS-2: Education governance | Linguistic diversity, tribal languages, cultural inclusion |
| 3 | Nation | PM’s 3-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman begins | 7 | GS-2: International Relations | West Asia & Africa outreach, energy, diaspora, strategic partnerships |
| 4 | Nation | No grant-giving powers to regulatory council in Bill to replace UGC Act | 8 | GS-2: Education governance, regulatory reforms | Higher education reforms, autonomy vs control |
| 5 | Editorial | NHRC order on death in custody is welcome | 10 | GS-2: Governance, Human Rights, Police reforms | Custodial violence, accountability, role of NHRC |
| 6 | Editorial | Why is India pursuing FTAs? It’s not just economics | 10 | GS-2: IR; GS-3: Economy | Strategic trade, geopolitics, supply chains |
| 7 | Ideas | From Brazil, a lesson on antibiotic use for India | 11 | GS-2: Health sector governance | Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), public health policy |
| 8 | Ideas | AI won’t replace consultants, it will reorient the profession | 11 | GS-3: Science & Technology, Economy | AI & future of work, skill transformation |
| 9 | Explained | New Insurance Bill: Major reforms it seeks to bring | 20 | GS-3: Indian Economy – Financial sector | Insurance reforms, regulation, financial inclusion |
| 10 | Explained | How AI tool developed with Microsoft is helping Maharashtra police solve crime | 20 | GS-2: Governance & Police reforms; GS-3: Technology | AI in policing, predictive analytics, privacy concerns |