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09 May 2026 : Indian Express Important Articles Today

  1. Spain readies for evacuations as Hantavirus-hit ship nears coast
  • Page: The World
  • GS 2: (Health) & GS 3: (Science and Technology): Issues relating to public health, disease surveillance, pandemic preparedness and emerging zoonotic diseases.
     
  1. Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: International Relations: Nuclear policy, global non-proliferation regime, and India’s interests in international treaties and strategic affairs.
     
  1. From 1857 to today, power writes the story
  • Page 10
  • GS 1: Modern Indian History: The Revolt of 1857, colonialism, socio-economic impact of British rule, and role of narratives in shaping historical memory.
     
  1. In Tamil Nadu, Governor's delay did not do justice to the verdict
  • Page 10
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Role of Governor, Constitutional Conventions, Centre–State Relations, and Issues Related to Federalism.
     
  1. Behind Fortress Bengal's fall, anti-incumbency, a ruthless plan
  • Page 11
  • GS 2: Polity and Governance: Representation of People Act, Election Commission, Electoral Reforms and Federal Politics.
     
  1. Two trysts with nationalism, 1911 & 2026
  • Page 11
  • GS 1: Modern Indian History: Indian National Movement, Rise of Nationalism and Colonial Policies (Partition of Bengal & Nationalist Politics)
     
  1. For Gen Z, climate awareness isn't turning into action
  • Page 11
  • GS 3: Environment & Ecology: Climate Change, Environmental Conservation, and Sustainable Development.
     
  1. In Al world, future belongs to students who can think beyond the machine
  • Page 11
  • GS 2: Education and Human Resource Development under issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Education.
     
  1. The war in West Asia has hit the poor more than the rich
  • Page 18
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Inclusive Growth, Inflation, Energy Prices and their Impact on Different Sections of Society.
     
  1. Why 2023 law to appoint CEC came about, the legal challenge it faces
  • Page 18
  • GS 2: Polity & Governance: Appointment and independence of the Election Commission, constitutional bodies, separation of powers, and electoral reforms.
     
  1. How the charkha came to embody Gandhi and Tagore's deepest disagreements
  • Page 18
  • GS 1: Modern Indian History: Gandhian Thought, National Movement, and ideological debates between nationalist leaders during the freedom struggle.
     
  1. New promotion policy: RBI staffers stage protest
  • Page 21
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Issues relating to planning, mobilisation of resources, growth and employment; role and functioning of the Reserve Bank of India and issues related to human resource management in public institutions.
     
  1. SBI logs 5.6% rise in Q4 profit; says prolonged war may hit demand
  • Page 21
  • GS 3: Indian Economy: Banking Sector, Monetary Policy Transmission, Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) and Growth of Financial Institutions.