Headlines of the Day 12-2-2025

The Hindu, PIB, Indian Express, AIR

HeadlineSourceSyllabus
Manipur crisis drags on as BJP weighs its optionsThe Hindu(Page 1)
GS2(Governance)
History shows technology won’t take away work: PM
India, 57 countries call for inclusive and sustainable AI

The Hindu(Page 1)

The Hindu(Page 12)
GS3(Science and Tech)
IIT Madras develops indigenous Shakti semiconductor chipThe Hindu(Page 4)
GS3(Science and Tech)




A role for India in South-South climate cooperation

The Hindu(Page 6)GS3(Environment)
Trump’s tariffs will not spare the United States from economic damageThe Hindu(Page 6)GS2(IR)
A legal ‘remedy’ that perpetuates survivor trauma

The Hindu(Page 6)


GS2(Governance)
Addressing the growing threat of forest fires





The Hindu(Page 6)


GS3(Environment)


How will freeze on USAID affect the world?



The Hindu(Page 8)




IR(GSII)
The banality of evil: learning about Gaza from Nazi historyThe Hindu(Page 9)
IR(GSII)

Russia offers to partner with India for joint production of Su-57 fighterThe Hindu(Page 11)


Defence(GS3)
Cannot monitor from Delhi, SC says on mob lynching prosecutions

Maldives to finalise free trade pact with India soon, says Minister Saeed
The Hindu(Page 12)





The Hindu(Page 14)
Governance(GSII)





IR(GSII)
Asian elephants change scientists’ minds on why they trumpetThe Hindu(Page 18)

Environment(GSIII)
Proposed Immigration law 

Indian Express(Page 6)Governance(GSII)







Modi-Trump meet: Let’s make dealsWith immigration, tariffs at forefront, why PM Modi’s US visit matters to New DelhiIndian Express(Page 12)

Indian Express(Page 16)

IR(GSII)
Tax break for middle class is great. But can it boost the economy?Indian Express(Page 12)
Economy(GSIII)
UGC’s inconsistency on higher education shows why it’s necessary to rethink the idea of the universityIndian Express(Page 13)
Governance(GSII)
In a new nation, when abolition of zamindari system was challenged in Supreme Court
Indian Express(Page 14)
Governance(GSII)
Why Trump’s trade wars may harm US farmersIndian Express(Page 16)Economy(GSIII)
President’s rule among options for Manipur: What is the provision, its historyIndian Express(Page 17)Governance(GSII)
Parliamentary Panel calls for MSP-like pricing for paddy residueIndian Express(Page 17)Economy(GSIII)
Gross Domestic Knowledge Product: What is it, what is the 2021 idea govt is reviving
Indian Express(Page 23)Economy(GSIII)
‘Make-in-India makes sense’: Israel pushes for stronger investment ties with India
Indian Express(Page 23)IR(GSII)

India-Israel Business & CEO Forums to Strengthen Bilateral Economic TiesPIBIR(GSII)
GURU RAVIDASJIPIBHistory(GSI)
ThaipusamPIBCulture(GSI)
India offers a transparent, predictable and comprehensive FDI Policy Framework for investmentsPIBEconomy(GSIII)
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE (FMD)
PIBHealth(GSII)
Global Corruption IndexAirGovernance(GSII)