Headlines of the Day 21-January-2026

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Governor refuses to read the customary speech in T.N. House
Governor altered policy speech in Assembly, says Kerala CM

Governor’s address flags Centre’s adverse attitude on funds release for T.N.
The Hindu(Page1)


The Hindu(Page1)


The Hindu(Page2)


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‘UGC circular on third language an attempt at Hindi imposition’


The Hindu(Page2)



GS2(Governance)
Karnataka DGP suspended over obscene videoThe Hindu(Page3)



GS2(Governance)


Telangana govt. yet to disburse Rythu Bharosa support to farmersThe Hindu(Page3)GS2(Governance)
Ex-CAPF officials file contempt plea in SCover IPS deputationThe Hindu (Page6)GS2(Governance)
Congress urges Centre to ensure reservation in private institutions under Article 15(5)The Hindu(Page6)
GS2(Governance)





Why only female Darwin’s bark spiders weave the toughest webs
The Hindu(Page7)GS3(Environment )
The ‘Donroe doctrine’, a broken international orderThe Hindu(Page8)

GS2(IR)

The EV boom is accelerating a copper crunchThe Hindu(Page8)GS3(Environment/Economy )
India must tread cautiously as it negotiates defence ties with Gulf nationsThe Hindu(Page8)GS2(IR)
Enhancing China-India youth tiesThe Hindu(Page9)GS2(IR)
To compete with China, India may need ChinaThe Hindu(Page9)GS2(IR)
The importance of Pax Silica for IndiaThe Hindu(Page10)GS2(IR)
How reusability can lead to sustainable, cost-effective access to spaceThe Hindu(Page11)

GS3(Space)
Trump slams U.K.’s move to hand over Chagos IslandsThe Hindu(Page14)




GS1(IR)


With threats to take over Greenland, Trump turns NATO against NATOThe Hindu(Page14)



GS2(IR)



Turbulent South America builds up resistance to U.S.’s ‘Donroe doctrine’The Hindu(Page15)


GS2(IR)


Kill switch, insurance as tools to fight digital arrestIndian Express(Page1)


GS2(Governance )


‘Mother of all deals’: EU chief says ‘historic trade agreement’ with India soonIndian Express(Page1)

GS2(IR)

Are we back to the era of kings?Indian Express(Page10)
GS2(IR)
The gutkha nation and the welfare state

Indian Express(Page11)
GS2(Governance )/GS3(Economy)
Antarctic Penguins are changing their breeding calendars — And it’s riskyIndian Express(Page14)
GS3(Environment )
How Trump is making China great again, and forcing a reset of trade relationships


Indian Express(Page16)

GS2(IR)

Why Himachal CM Sukhu asked the Centre for 100% import duty on applesIndian Express(Page16)


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India-AI Impact Summit 2026PIBGS3(Science and Tech)
 

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