What to read in The Hindu newspaper
14 May 2026
| Page No. | Headline | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page 1 | Centre doubles effective tax on gold and silver imports | GS3 Economy | Current Account Deficit (CAD), forex reserves, import policy, inflation and trade measures amid West Asia crisis |
| Page 1 | Reputation at risk for NTA | GS2 Governance | Examination reforms, institutional credibility, transparency and public accountability |
| Page 1 | Congress puts off decision on Kerala CM | GS2 Polity | Party structure, coalition dynamics, internal democracy and leadership politics |
| Page 1 | Vijay wins floor test with 144 votes; AIADMK divided | GS2 Polity | Floor test, legislative confidence motions, anti-defection and coalition politics |
| Page 2 | Congress defers Kerala CM announcement once again | GS2 Polity | High-command culture, state politics, internal party functioning |
| Page 2 | The Constitution presumes that every religious practice is protected unless it violates public order, morality, and health | GS2 Polity | Fundamental Rights, Article 25, Sabarimala case, essential religious practices doctrine |
| Page 3 | India should formulate a regional policy for West Asia: T.S. Tirumurti | GS2 International Relations | Strategic autonomy, India–West Asia relations, regional diplomacy framework |
| Page 3 | India should have stepped into vacuum left by U.S. | GS2 International Relations | India’s global role, diplomatic balancing, multipolarity and West Asia crisis |
| Page 3 | Learn from Sri Lanka’s experience on impact of fertilizer supply chains | GS3 Agriculture / Environment | Sustainable agriculture, fertilizer dependency, lessons from Sri Lanka crisis |
| Page 8 | Reputation at risk for NTA: Leaks and breaches have destroyed the agency’s credibility | GS2 Governance | Public examinations, NTA reforms, governance and institutional ethics |
| Page 11 | Navtej Sarna and the craft of turning history into story | GS1 Culture | Sahitya Akademi, literary personalities and cultural contributions |
| Page 12 | HPCL Q4 net zooms 46% on improved refining margins | GS3 Economy | Energy sector, refining economics, crude oil and West Asia impact |
| Page 12 | Oil India net rises 12.5% on better crude price realisation | GS3 Economy | Energy economy, oil pricing and public sector energy companies |
| Page 12 | Bharti Airtel posts ₹7,325 cr. | GS3 Economy | Telecom sector growth, digital economy and market trends |
| Page 14 | U.S. must accept our peace plan or face failure: Iran | GS2 International Relations | Iran–U.S. tensions, nuclear diplomacy, West Asia crisis and global energy security |