What to read in The Hindu newspaper
28 March 2026
| Section | Topic / Article | GS Paper | Sub-topic / Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Page | Petrol, diesel excise duty cut; prices won’t change | GS 3 | Economy; taxation; fuel pricing |
| Noise pollution complaints by residents decline in India’s first ‘musical road’ | GS 3 | Environment; pollution control | |
| Modi stresses Centre–States cooperation in meet with CMs | GS 2 | Federalism; Centre–State relations | |
| World | Balendra Shah sworn in as Prime Minister of Nepal | GS 2 | India & neighbourhood relations |
| G-7 allies press Rubio for clarity on American plans for Iran war | GS 2 | International relations; West Asia geopolitics | |
| Business | Indian coffee exports hit due to U.S.-Iran war; shipments stranded at sea | GS 3 | Economy; external trade; global disruptions |
| Commercial LPG limit raised to 70% of pre-crisis levels | GS 3 | Economy; energy pricing | |
| News | Trade deal with India not far off, but still has gaps | GS 2 | Bilateral relations; trade agreements |
| Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings | GS 2 | International groupings (BRICS) | |
| Bangladesh Foreign Minister expected to visit India | GS 2 | India–Bangladesh relations | |
| Modi stresses Centre–States cooperation in meet with CMs | GS 2 | Federalism | |
| 5 India-bound LPG ships stay anchored near Hormuz Strait | GS 2 & GS 3 | IR (West Asia) + Energy security | |
| India signs ₹85-cr defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms | GS 3 | Defence procurement; security | |
| Centre says there is no need to panic over fertilizer stocks | GS 3 | Agriculture; input security | |
| Editorial | Beyond the rhetoric of the north-south divide | GS 2 | Governance; regional disparities |
| India’s growth claims, a clash with data reality | GS 3 | Economy; growth & data issues | |
| A shade of dark | GS 2 | Governance; policy design & implementation |