What to Read in The Hindu Newspaper
20 July 2026
| Page No. | Important Headline | UPSC Syllabus | UPSC Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Page 1 | U.S. retaliates against Iran after killing of its soldiers | GS II : International Relations | West Asia Crisis, Iran–U.S. conflict, Strait of Hormuz, global energy security, India’s strategic interests. |
| Page 1 | Delhi High Court refuses interim relief in Sonam Wangchuk case | GS II : Polity & Governance | Fundamental Rights, Judicial Review, Civil Liberties, Ladakh governance, environmental activism. |
| Page 1 | Landslides in Nagaland town kill 8 people | GS III : Disaster Management | Landslide vulnerability, North-East ecology, NDMA guidelines, disaster preparedness. |
| Page 4 | Murmu embarks on three-nation Europe tour to deepen ties | GS II : International Relations | India’s relations with Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania; diplomatic outreach; Europe policy. |
| Page 6 | Bill in Rajya Sabha to criminalise insulting the National Song | GS II : Polity & Constitution | Fundamental Duties, National Symbols, Constitutional provisions, legislative process. |
| Page 7 (Science) | Finning: cruel, wasteful practice | GS III : Environment & Biodiversity | Shark conservation, marine biodiversity, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, international marine governance. |
| Page 9 (Opinion) | Futures & Options (F&O): Understanding the risks for retail investors | GS III : Indian Economy | Capital markets, derivatives, SEBI, financial literacy, investor protection. |
| Page 11 (Text & Context) | Making sense of Embodied AI: the next frontier in robotics | GS III : Science & Technology | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Embodied AI, Industry 4.0, AI governance. |
| Page 14 (World) | Escalation of U.S.–Iran conflict and impact on the Strait of Hormuz | GS II : International Relations | Maritime security, global oil supply, geopolitics of West Asia, India’s energy security. |