Popular Hindi Newspaper: Which ones to follow and where to read
If you want reliable Hindi news, it helps to know which papers lead the pack and why. Here I list the popular Hindi newspapers, what they do best, and simple tips to pick the right one for your needs—print or digital.
Top popular Hindi newspapers and what they offer
1) Dainik Jagran — Very high circulation across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. Good for local reporting and quick daily updates. Their app and e-paper are handy for commuters.
2) Dainik Bhaskar — Strong presence in Central and Western India. Clean layout, wide local coverage and city editions for deeper neighbourhood news.
3) Amar Ujala — Popular in North India, especially Uttarakhand, Haryana and Himachal. Known for local politics and exam-related news pages.
4) Hindustan (Hindustan Dainik) — Big reach in eastern and northern states. Good mix of national headlines and regional stories.
5) Rajasthan Patrika & Navbharat Times — Patrika is great for Rajasthan and nearby areas; Navbharat Times (Times Group) offers an urban focus in Delhi and Mumbai.
How to choose, read, and verify Hindi news
Match the paper to your location and needs. If you want state-level politics or city events, pick the one with strong local editions. For national business or policy stories, compare the same headline across two or three papers to spot bias or missing facts.
Use the e-paper or official app to save time. Most big dailies offer free e-paper access for a limited period and paid subscriptions afterward. Subscriptions remove heavy ads and make the reading experience faster.
Follow official social channels and YouTube pages for quick video summaries, but don’t rely on a single source for big stories. Cross-check with an English national outlet or a fact-checking site if a claim sounds extreme.
Prefer reputable outlets with long-standing circulation numbers and visible editorial contacts. Local reporters’ bylines and city editions usually mean better verification on ground-level events.
Want updates without noise? Subscribe to the paper’s morning briefing email or enable push alerts on the app. Use RSS or the e-paper PDF when travelling and mobile data is limited.
Finally, watch for bias. Every paper has an angle. If you read at least two papers daily—one local and one national—you’ll get a clearer picture without extra effort.
Ready to pick one? Try the e-paper trial of two titles for a week each. You’ll quickly see which tone, depth and local coverage suits you.
