Headlines of the Day 04-May-2026

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Concern in Nepal on Kailash Yatra routeNepal expresses concern to India, China on Kailash yatra over Lipulekh PassThe Hindu(Page1)

The Hindu(Page4)
GS2(IR)
UPSC to convene panel on May 11 for shortlisting DGP candidates for Tamil NaduThe Hindu(Page2)
GS2(Governance)
India sends Army team to Cambodia for joint exercise: CINBAX-II 2026The Hindu(Page4)
GS3(Defence)
Govt. on major diplomatic outreach in MayThe Hindu(Page4)
GS2(IR)
Azhikode award for activist, writerThe Hindu(Page4)Miscellaneous 
Govt. issues guidelines on childhood diabetes careThe Hindu(Page6)GS2(Governance)
Mission Drishti, world’s first OptoSAR satellite, launched
The Hindu(Page6)


GS3(Space)
Andaman sets two Guinness World Records in two daysThe Hindu(Page6)Miscellaneous 
How dual-use satellites are blurring the lines of modern space warThe Hindu(Page7)GS3(Space)
Sustainable mining: oxymoron?The Hindu(Page7)GS3(Economy/Environment)
AI and a gathering storm of unchecked powerThe Hindu(Page8)GS3(Science and Tech)
​Tackling takedownsThe Hindu(Page8)GS2(Governance)
Keeping India’s carbon money at homeThe Hindu(Page8)GS2(IR)/GS3 Environment)

Electoral participation has been on a steady rise in IndiaThe Hindu(Page9)
GS2(Governance)

Rationalising Iran’s nuclear capabilityThe Hindu(Page10)GS2(IR)
Gujarat port is taming invasive plant species at pilot bio-methanol unitThe Hindu(Page13)
GS3( Environment)
‘Inland waterways can fortify supply chains’The Hindu(Page13)
GS3(Economy)
Corporatisation to usher in port efficiencyThe Hindu(Page13)
GS3(Economy)
OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas without mentioning UAE pull-outThe Hindu(Page14)GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
SC to examine plea against apnoea test for brain deathThe HinduGS2(Health)
Nepal objects to Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh; India says unjustifiedIndian Express(Page1)GS2(IR)
Govt explores EU-like law to safeguard firms against third countries’ sanctionsIndian Express(Page1)GS2(IR)
Eyes in space: Indian startup launches a first-of-its-kind satellite via SpaceX rocketIndian Express(Page7)
GS3(Space)
How India’s new emergency messaging system worksIndian Express(Page9)GS2(Governance)
Why India’s new helicopter-launched naval missile ‘hits different’Indian Express(Page9)
GS3(Defence)
After Hormuz disruption, Asia should build an energy security allianceIndian Express(Page10)GS2(IR)
DAE, Power Ministry at odds over civil nuclear projects’ supervisionIndian Express(Page13)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)
Centre meets 98% of FY26 capex target, led by Railways & NHAI
Indian Express(Page13)GS3(Economy)
OPEC+agrees 3rd oil output quota hike since Hormuz closureIndian Express(Page13)GS3(Economy)
The semaglutide boom is here. So is self-medicationIndian Express(Page14)GS2(Health)
Medical and Wellness Tourism in IndiaPIBGS3(Economy)

 

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