The Hindu: India & World News
Today’s news in shorts and in full, daily in English, from India and the world.
- Total installs
- 18,265,384
- Installs / day
- +2.5K
- Rating
- 4.2★
- Released
- 17 May 2013
- Last update
- 4 Sept 2026
- Countries
- —
exact · Play shows 10,000,000+
7-day avg · last day +4.9K
357.9K ratings · 1.8K reviews
13.4y ago
v2501.20.827 · 1mo ago
not checked yet
Install history
exact counter from Google PlayInstalls per day · last 90 days
Change timeline
Full historyNo changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.
Country availability
Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.
Top countries
estimate · charts of 13 OctMost downloads likely come from 🇮🇳 India (~67%), out of 108 countries where it is charted.
Estimated from top-chart positions weighted by each country’s Google Play market size. Countries where the app is not in a chart are not shown, so small markets may be missing.
Top chart positions
as of 13 Oct| Chart | Country | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top free · News & magazines | IN | #34 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BY | #61 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | IE | #61 | ▲ 4 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AT | #62 | ▲ 4 |
| Top free · News & magazines | DK | #62 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GR | #62 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HU | #62 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | PT | #62 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BG | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CY | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CZ | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | EE | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | FI | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LT | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LU | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LV | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MT | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | RO | #63 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | SI | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | SK | #63 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HR | #64 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | NO | #64 | ▲ 4 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AL | #65 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CH | #65 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | HK | #65 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MM | #65 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MO | #65 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | UA | #65 | ▲ 4 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MK | #66 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | PH · 11 Oct | #66 | — |
| Top free · News & magazines | RS | #66 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MD | #67 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | ME | #67 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | OM | #67 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | SG | #67 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AE | #68 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AM | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BA | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GE | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GH | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | IS | #68 | ▲ 3 |
| Top free · News & magazines | LI | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | MN | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | TM | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | UY | #68 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AG | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AO | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AW | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | AZ | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BF | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BH | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BJ | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BO | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BW | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | BZ | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CI | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CM | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | CV | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GA | #69 | ▲ 2 |
| Top free · News & magazines | GW | #69 | ▲ 2 |
Show all 60 chart positions
App manifest
Read this app's manifest from Google Play: permissions, declared SDKs, components and AdMob app ID. Saved analysis appears here automatically.
Data safety
declared by the developer on Google Play- No data shared with third parties
- Collects data Personal info, Financial info and 3 others
- Data is encrypted in transit
- You can ask for your data to be deleted
This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.
Permissions
9 in 2 groups0 Sensitive2 Notable7 Routine
Wi-Fi connection informationRoutine1
Access to details about Wi-Fi networks your device sees or uses
- See whether Wi-Fi is on and details of the network you are connected toview Wi-Fi connections ·
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
OtherNotable8
Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories
- Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup ·
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED - Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping ·
WAKE_LOCK - Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections ·
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE - Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access ·
INTERNET - Make your phone vibratecontrol vibration ·
VIBRATE - Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check ·
com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE - Read Google service settings stored on your deviceread Google service configuration ·
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES - Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet ·
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.
Store listing
Full description
At The Hindu, thoughtful innovation is our North Star, charting our course. We constantly explore new avenues to shape a reading experience designed to enrich your day.
We understand that you trust us for both authentic news from our newsrooms and a seamless reading experience from our dedicated digital teams.
Top current Indian news in smart shorts—Hindustan coverage, ePaper access, Hindi updates, business insights, and trusted editorial depth.
The result: a familiar yet refreshing reading experience from an Indian legacy brand, suited to every preference and pace, from express to in-depth reads and from national to international reportage.
Here’s a quick look at The Hindu’s latest news app:
All-star ‘Home’ page: Find every breaking news headline as events unfurl across the world, all in one place. Explore an array of English newspaper articles as you scroll, bringing reliable journalism together in one seamless news app experience.
Trending stories for the day: An exclusive page for today’s latest and most-read news and articles, helping you stay updated on what matters in India and across regions, times and contexts.
Premium for a reason: Trying to balance crunch-for-time moments with the urge to stay informed? The ‘Premium’ tab is the one to click. Get ‘Briefing,’ a subscriber-only feature updated three times a day with the most important news. Your daily hunt, satisfied! Access the best of newspaper reporting, curated sections, topic-based article bundles, webinars, eBooks and more.
Your city, your news: Get the latest local news from across India, all within one credible newspaper app. Read in-depth stories and city-specific articles or explore coverage from over 16 cities.
Stay sharp with ‘TH Games’: From daily crosswords and sudokus to word searches and quiz challenges, enjoy relaxing breaks on The Hindu English news app.
Smarter news reading: Make sense of the times and developments shaping India and the world with our new AI-powered tool. Get quick insights, article summaries, detailed explainers and related news stories.
There is always more: Whether searching for a topic or exploring sections and subsections, the ‘Menu’ tab (≡) is your one-stop solution for discovering news from India and around the world, today’s news, archives and more.
Do it your way: Listen to, bookmark and share articles in a single click or comment on stories and join the conversation on news that matters today in India and globally.
Exclusive sections: Explore a wide range of sections, from ‘Videos,’ ‘Photos,’ ‘Podcasts,’ to ‘India,’ ‘World,’ ‘Editorial,’ ‘Sports,’ ‘Business,’ ‘Entertainment,’ ‘Books,’ ‘Food,’ ‘Latest News’ and more.
All of this and much more on The Hindu news app can be yours with a subscription that is remarkably affordable.
You may wonder why you did not subscribe sooner! Enjoy unlimited access to The Hindu on desktop and mobile, The Hindu ePaper and The Hindu Crosswords with every subscription – a trusted way to news for today’s ever-evolving economic times, policy shifts and everyday life.
Choose a plan that best suits your needs:
The Hindu 1-year Combo: ₹1,899 (USD 21) | just ₹5 (USD 0.06) a day
The Hindu 1-year Family & Friends Combo: ₹2,999 (USD 33) | just ₹8 (USD 0.09) a day, with two extra accounts
The Hindu 2-year Combo: ₹3,399 (USD 37) | just ₹4.65 (USD 0.05) a day
(Note: USD values are approximate and based on current exchange rates.)
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER:
THG PUBLISHING PRIVATE LIMITED: The Hindu Group has been established from the times of India's colonial period and today it has a slew of print and digital publications. Some of the top publications include:
The Hindu (English news daily)
The Hindu Tamil (Tamil news daily)
The Hindu ePaper & Businessline ePaper
Businessline (Business News daily)
Frontline (Fortnightly national magazine)
Sportstar (Sports magazine)
Got questions or feedback? Write to [email protected].
What's new
The Hindu app just got a major upgrade! • Rebuilt for a faster, smoother experience • Cleaner design, improved dark mode and text-size controls • AI-powered article summaries • Gift premium articles to friends and family • Listen to articles with read-aloud • Improved podcasts, videos and live coverage Update now and enjoy the new experience.
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