Headlines of the Day 07-5-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
States to conduct civil defence drills today

The Hindu(Page1)
GS2(Governance)
Trade pact gives India ‘zero duty’ access to the U.K.



The Hindu(Page1)

GS2(IR)/GS3/Economy




India climbs 3 spots to 130 among 193 nations in HDI, but inequality continues to be a burden



The Hindu(Page1)





GS2(IR)/GS3/Economy



Punjab’s denotification of SYL canal land an act of ‘high-handedness’, says SC

The Hindu(Page2)

GS2(Governance)


In its maiden sitting outside Mumbai, State Cabinet honours Ahilyabai, woos DhangarsThe Hindu(Page2)
GS1(History)
Centre plans revision of ‘safe harbour’ clause


The HinduPage 4)
GS2(Governance)
In a push towards transparency, SC publishes assets of 21 judges

The HinduPage 4)

GS2(Governance)
Security Council meeting ends without statement; nations seek de-escalation


The HinduPage 5)
GS2(IR)
Post terror hit, Gulmarg’s ‘gondolas’ face headwinds



The HinduPage 5)

GS3(Economy)
Govt. amends satellite Internet service rulesThe HinduPage 6)GS2(Governance)
PM speaks to Emir of Qatar as India steps up outreachThe HinduPage 6)
GS2(IR)
Early monsoon? Rains over Nicobar islands by May 13The HinduPage 6)
GS1(Geography)
Gaganyaan’s manned mission likely in first quarter of 2027: ISRO chiefThe HinduPage 6)



GS2(IR)


Birds that thrive in urban spaces sport colours different from less successful ones


The HinduPage 7)



GS3(Environment)

The fragmentation in the global fight against terror

The HinduPage 8)
GS2(IR)

Reading the maple leaves after the Canadian result

The HinduPage 8)GS2(IR)
Power and pitfalls of digital influence



The HinduPage 9)





GS2(Governance)



Food vs fuel: Surge in ethanol blending and its impactsThe HinduPage 9)

GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy


How the judiciary maintains accountabilityThe HinduPage 10)
GS2(Governance)
What are the challenges faced by the civil services?The HinduPage 10)GS2(Governance)

India well-positioned to meet global talent demand: EAM JaishankarIndian Express(Page 7)GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
‘For poor, populous states like Bihar, MSMEs key to job creation’: N K SinghIndian Express(Page 7)GS3(Economy)
Centre to fast-track 4 hydro projects in Kishtwar, including dam at Pakal Dul
Indian Express(Page 8)GS3(Economy)
Navigating the tension between India and PakistanIndian Express(Page 11)GS2(IR)
After many delays, Centre notifies cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims: Know key provisions, payment cap
Indian Express(Page 12)GS2(Governance)
India frames rules for Starlink, others: local manufacturing, data localisation, security cooperation
Indian Express(Page 15)
GS2(Governance)

Story of the infamous Alcatraz prison, which Trump wants to reopen nowIndian Express(Page 16)
GS2(IR)
India’s Large dam chenab riverIndian Express(Page 16)GS3(Economy)
‘OPERATION SINDOOR’,PIBGS3(Defence)
India, Slovenia undertake comprehensive review of various aspects of bilateral cooperationAirGS2(IR)
 

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