What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
14 July 2026
| Page No. | Important Headline | GS Paper | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page 1 | U.S. ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz, says Trump | GS-2 | West Asia Crisis, Strait of Hormuz, Maritime Security, Global Energy Routes, India’s Energy Security, India-U.S.-Iran relations. |
| Page 1 | Retail inflation climbs past RBI target to 4.4% | GS-3 | Inflation, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Monetary Policy, RBI, Food Inflation, Fuel Prices, Macroeconomics. |
| Page 1 | Citizenship rulings must be ‘fair, lawful’: SC | GS-2 | Citizenship, Foreigners Tribunals, Due Process, Natural Justice, Constitutional Rights, Supreme Court. |
| Page 5 | SC calls for status report on Ram Temple donations case | GS-2 | Judicial Oversight, CBI Investigation, Governance, Accountability of Public Trusts. |
| Page 4 | Hill councils to be formed in all Ladakh districts | GS-2 | Sixth Schedule Debate, Decentralisation, Local Governance, Union Territories, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC). |
| Page 6 | CBSE releases fresh circular on third-language assessment | GS-2 | National Education Policy (NEP 2020), Three-Language Formula, Education Governance, Concurrent List. |
| Page 7 (Science) | Study finds efficient way to filter nuclear wastewater | GS-3 | Nuclear Technology, Tritium Removal, Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), Fukushima, Environmental Technology. |
| Page 8 (Editorial) | Unsafe practices: Safety protocols should not be given short shrift in tourism and adventure | GS-2 / GS-3 | Disaster Management, Tourism Safety, Public Safety Regulations, Risk Management. |
| Page 12 (Business) | India’s trade deficit widens sharply in June | GS-3 | Balance of Trade, Merchandise Trade, Current Account, Crude Oil Imports, Gold Imports, External Sector. |
| Page 12 (Business) | Currency swap schemes get positive response from NRIs | GS-3 | RBI, Foreign Exchange Management, NRI Investments, External Sector, Financial Markets. |
| Page 12 (Business) | Aditya Birla to acquire Sprng Energy in ₹17,200-crore deal | GS-3 | Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, Green Infrastructure, Corporate Investments. |
| Page 14 (World) | Russia eyes mid-July start for Syria logistics hub | GS-2 | West Asia, Russia–Syria Relations, Geopolitics, Strategic Military Presence. |
| Page 14 (World) | Houthis fire missiles after Yemen government attack | GS-2 | Red Sea Security, Yemen Conflict, Iran-backed Houthis, Regional Security, Maritime Trade. |