What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
08 July 2026
| Page No. | Important Headline | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page 1 | Census pre-test begins with open column for caste enumeration | GS-2 | Population Census, Caste Census, Governance, Data-based Policy Making, Social Justice. |
| Page 4 | Supreme Court: ‘Counter free speech with more speech’, refuses judicial gag on political remarks | GS-2 | Fundamental Rights, Freedom of Speech (Article 19), Judiciary, Constitutional Law. |
| Page 8 (Editorial) | India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis | GS-3 | Indian Economy, Energy Security, Current Account Deficit, Inflation, Strategic Petroleum Reserves, Fiscal Management. |
| Page 8 (Editorial) | Beyond three Cs, the new lexicon of India–Australia ties | GS-2 | India–Australia Relations, Indo-Pacific, Quad, IORA, Maritime Security, Strategic Partnerships. |
| Page 9 (Editorial) | India’s EV transition cannot afford to ignore retrofitting | GS-3 | Electric Mobility, Circular Economy, Sustainable Transport, Green Technology, PM E-DRIVE Scheme. |
| Page 10 (Text & Context) | How will caste be enumerated in Census 2027? | GS-2 | Census, Caste Enumeration, SECC, Constitutional & Administrative Issues, Public Policy. |
| Page 10 (News in Numbers) | UN: FDI inflows to India increased by 44% in 2025 | GS-3 | Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), Investment Trends, Economic Development, UNCTAD Reports. |
| Page 10 (News in Numbers) | DGCA data: Flight delays affected over 1.77 lakh passengers | GS-3 | Civil Aviation, Transport Infrastructure, Aviation Regulation (DGCA). |
| Page 14–15 (World) | Sudan drone strikes kill civilians | GS-2 | International Relations, Internal Conflicts, Humanitarian Crisis, Africa. |
| Page 14–15 (World) | Sri Lanka launches probe into deadly prison riot | GS-2 | India’s Neighbourhood, Internal Security, South Asian Affairs. |