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06 Jul 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Cargo ship under attack in Red Sea off Yemen, says British military
  • Page The World
  • GS 2: (International Relations): India and its neighbourhood & global geopolitical developments: Maritime security in the Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, the Yemen conflict, and its impact on international trade and regional stability.
  1. Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj pulled from ZEE5 in India two days after release
  • Page 1
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Freedom of Speech and Expression, Censorship, Fundamental Rights, and issues relating to government regulation of media and OTT platforms.
  1. Folk icon who broke centuries-old cultural barriers to transform Pandavani
  • Page 9
  • GS 1: Indian Heritage & Culture: Indian folk traditions and intangible cultural heritage (Pandavani), with reference to the role of cultural personalities in preserving and promoting India's cultural legacy.
  1. Cockroaches and a reckoning with unkept promises
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Issues relating to education, social justice, equality, youth empowerment, accountability in public institutions, and the role of constitutional values in strengthening democracy.
  1. From the Iran conflict, four geopolitical shifts India cannot afford to miss
  • Page 10
  • GS 3: Energy Security & Internal Security (Infrastructure): Energy security, strategic petroleum reserves, critical supply chains (choke points), and geopolitical developments affecting India's economic and strategic interests.
  1. El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge
  • Page 10
  • GS 3: Indian Economy (Inflation & Food Security) and Agriculture (Monsoon, Cropping Patterns, MSP, Crop Insurance, Agricultural Production).
  1. Rice-to-ethanol policy is deepening economic and environmental stress
  • Page 11
  • GS 3: Major Crops, MSP & Food Processing, Buffer Stocks, Agricultural Subsidies, Energy Security (Biofuels/Ethanol), Environmental Pollution & Conservation, and Government Policies & Interventions.
  1. In climate fight, panchayat must partner in planning
  • Page 11
  • GS 2: (Polity & Governance): Devolution of powers and finances to Panchayats, Local Self-Government, Government policies & interventions for climate governance (also linked to GS 3: Environment & Climate Change—adaptation and sustainable development).
  1. Why Kerala is against Adani selling its stake in Vizhinjam port
  • Page 12
  • GS 3: Infrastructure: Ports, Shipping & Waterways Infrastructure, Public-Private Partnership (PPP), Logistics & Investment in Infrastructure.
  1. Al is reshaping warfare: How India can keep pace
  • Page 12
  • GS 3: Science & Technology: (Emerging Technologies–Artificial Intelligence), Internal Security, and Defence Technology/Indigenisation of Technology in Security.
  1. Inside West Bengal laws on property damage, preventive detention
  • Page 12
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Constitution – Preventive Detention (Article 22), Public Order (State List), Rule of Law, Judicial Review, and Centre–State legislative powers relating to maintenance of public order.
  1. 2 cr informal workers in India's big cities; Hyd tops with 15.7 lakh
  • Page 13
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Informal Sector, Employment, Urban Economy, MSMEs, and Inclusive Growth.
  1. 'Ethanol crucial for India; fastest, cheapest way to decarbonise road mobility'
  • Page 13
  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology / Economy (Infrastructure & Energy): Ethanol blending, biofuels, energy transition, decarbonisation, and sustainable transport policies.
  1. OPEC+ okays further oil output increase
  • Page 13
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Infrastructure & Energy (Oil & Gas Sector), Effects of Global Developments on the Indian Economy, and Energy Security.