What to read in The Hindu newspaper
20 January 2026
| Section | Issue / Headline | Page | GS Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Page | SC flags ‘stress and strain’ by SIR to Bengal’s people | 1 | GS-2: Polity – Federalism, Centre–State relations, constitutional governance |
| Front Page | Include digital currency link on BRICS agenda: RBI to govt. | 1 | GS-3: Economy – Digital currency, central banking GS-2: IR – BRICS cooperation |
| Editorials | Calling out the ED’s actions, the media trials | 6 | GS-2: Polity – Rule of law, investigative agencies, media freedom |
| Editorials | In a changing world, it is ‘small tables, big dividends’ | 6 | GS-2: International Relations – Minilateralism, global diplomacy |
| News | India signs Letter of Intent to elevate defence ties with UAE | 10 | GS-2: IR – Strategic partnerships, defence diplomacy |
| News | Foreign Ministers of India, Poland spar over neighbours | 10 | GS-2: IR – Diplomacy, regional security |
| News | IMF upgrades India’s growth projection from 6.6% to 7.3% | 10 | GS-3: Economy – Growth forecasts, global institutions |
| News | Operation Trashi-I continues; one paratrooper dies | 10 | GS-3: Internal Security – Military operations |
| News | Infighting kills third Kaziranga tiger within a fortnight | 12 | GS-3: Environment – Wildlife conservation, protected areas |
| News | EC to host international conference on election management, democracy | 12 | GS-2: Polity – Elections, democratic institutions |
| World | China’s population drops for fourth year; births at historic low | 14 | GS-1: Society – Demography GS-2: IR – Global demographic trends |