18 February 2026 The Hindu
What to Read in The Hindu (Topic and Syllabus wise)
1. Political leaders, officials must foster fraternity: SC
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GS 2: Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure
2. India-French ties a force for stability in the world, says PM
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GS 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
3. Will upgrade govt. schools to draw students from across country: CM
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GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education
4. Finance Minister avoids populism in T.N. interim budget, flags fiscal strain
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GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
5. Front and centre
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GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
6. The new world disorder, from rules to might
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GS 2: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora
7. India’s aviation is in need of data-driven oversight
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GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation
8. Lower beedi taxes are short-term gain but long-term pain
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GS 2: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health
GS 3: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment
9. The 1946 Royal Navy revolt: solidarity amid sharpening polarisation
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GS 1: The Freedom Struggle — its various stages and important contributors/contributions from different parts of the country
10. India, France renew defence cooperation for 10 years, call to boost military partnership
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GS 2: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests
11. J&K statehood to come through ‘rightful process’, says Law Minister
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GS 2: Parliament and State legislatures—structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these
12. ‘India must mop up $500 bn a year for Net Zero goal’
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GS 3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
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