10 February 2026 : What To Read in Indian Express

What to read in Indian Express
10 February 2026

1. 
   Trade framework gives India room to navigate but tilts ground in US favour

• Page 10
• GS 2: International Relations: India–US bilateral relations, trade agreements, strategic partnerships, and their implications for India’s strategic autonomy.
   

2. Sarma video hate speech, Delete is no answer

• Page 10
• GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitutional values (equality, fraternity), role and responsibilities of constitutional authorities, hate speech, Election Commission, Supreme Court directives, and ethical conduct in public life.
   

3. An urban tragedy created by many abdications

• Page 10
• GS 2: Governance (Urban governance, accountability of authorities) and GS Paper III – Disaster Management & Infrastructure (urban planning failures, man-made disasters).
   

4. Report card for the officer is a good idea

• Page 10
• GS 2: Polity & Governance: Civil Services reforms, accountability, transparency and efficiency in administration.
   

5. India-Malaysia ties need strategic depth

• Page 11
• GS 2: International Relations: India–Malaysia bilateral relations, India’s engagement with ASEAN, BIMSTEC, Global South cooperation, and regional groupings.
   

6. After Epstein Files, the questions we aren’t asking

• Page 11
• GS 2: Social Justice: Issues related to women, gender inequality, exploitation, and institutional responses; GS 4: Ethics: Power, inequality, consent, justice, and social structures influencing ethical behaviour.
   

7. Read their lips, government & Opposition stuck in their scripts

• Page 11
• GS 2: Indian Polity & Governance: Parliamentary functioning, role of Opposition, executive–legislature relations, and parliamentary accountability.
   

8. From maritime to digital: India, Seychelles give ties a shot in arm

• Page 12
• GS 2: International Relations: India–Seychelles relations and regional groupings in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), including maritime security cooperation (Colombo Security Conclave).
   

9. India, Greece sign joint declaration of intent to strengthen defence cooperation

• Page 15
• GS 2: International Relations: India–Greece bilateral relations, defence cooperation, maritime security, strategic partnerships and regional security architecture.
   

10. Tulips in winter: A breakthrough set to give a boost to Valley tourism

• Page 15
• GS 3: Agriculture & Allied Sectors: Agricultural research and technology, horticulture and floriculture, agri-innovation, value addition, and rural livelihoods.
   

11. Tamil’s tryst with Malaysia: When culture and commerce travelled over time

• Page 16
• GS 1: Indian Heritage & Culture / Modern Indian History: Indian diaspora, cultural linkages with Southeast Asia, and historical trade–migration networks.
   

12. Signals from Japan’s polls, the opportunity now for India

• Page 16
• GS 2: International Relations: India–Japan relations, Indo-Pacific geopolitics, regional security dynamics and role of Quad.
   

13. PMO directive on PM CARES: What questions can Lok Sabha ask?

• Page 16
• GS 2: Indian Polity: Parliamentary procedures, powers of the Speaker, accountability of the Executive to Parliament, and Rules of Procedure of Lok Sabha.
   

14. ‘Hike in limit for quoting PAN for cash deposits, hotel bills’

• Page 19
• GS 3: Indian Economy: Government Budgeting, Taxation, Digital Economy, Financial Technology (CBDC) and Regulatory Frameworks.