Important Articles from The Hindu Newspaper : 21/8/2026

Front Page

• 1978 ‘industry’ definition void under new code: SC
• Shah calls for early resolution of water issues in South India
• Core sector growth slows to 5.4% in July as fertilizer, oil output falls
• EoI seeking proposals to set up data centre project on Andaman and Nicobar Islands withdrawn

World

• Trump pledges ‘economic warfare’ on Iran, prompting Tehran derision
• BNP’s Alamgir elected new President of Bangladesh

Business

• ‘MMDR Amendment Act expected to bring greater tax uniformity’

News

• Ease three-language rule for Class 6, SC tells CBSE
• Centre set to expand mechanised sanitation scheme to rural India
• Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA
• Shah praises South’s role in nation’s progress
• India, Japan sign maritime security pact to deepen defence cooperation
• Justice Nagarathna differs, backs broad industry definition
• Structures outside Pakistan embassy pulled down in Delhi
  

Text & Context

• The ‘Vimal Elaichi’ promotion question
• How will Gaganyaan’s thermal shield protect the crew?
  

Opinion

• Can free public technology break the private coaching industry?

Editorial

• Centre’s fiscal outlook faces geopolitical, revenue risks
• The Vanashakti verdict is balanced and pragmatic
• Socialist surge
• Trial by fire