# The Hindu : India & World News

> Local English Daily Newspaper

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id771672321](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id771672321)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id771672321`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** THG Publishing Private Limited
- **Category:** News
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (3,287 ratings)
- **Version:** 2501.106
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-14
- **First published:** 2013-12-22
- **Size:** 81 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-hindu-india-world-news/id771672321)
- **Website:** [http://www.thehindu.com](http://www.thehindu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.thehindugroup.com/privacy.html](https://www.thehindugroup.com/privacy.html)

## Description

The Hindu News app is your definitive source for breaking news and comprehensive coverage from India and around the world. It provides reliable reporting, live updates, and quick reads across politics, business, technology, sports, current events, and international stories, helping you stay informed without sensationalism.

Key features include instant breaking-news notifications, broad local-to-global coverage, and topics such as Politics, Business & Economy, Technology, Sports, and International News. Stay on top of trending topics with trusted updates from The Hindu Group, including The Hindu, Businessline, Frontline, and Sportstar, with subscription options and dependable support.

## Rankings

- #32,186 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews praise The Hindu’s journalism and loyal subscriber base, but repeatedly cite major app problems: frequent crashes, paywalls blocking content for subscribers, and poor iPad/tablet optimization. Additional recurring issues include notification mishandling and overall performance/UX problems such as poor scrolling and intrusive ads.

### Pros

- High-quality, trusted journalism and news coverage.
- Loyal readership with positive sentiment toward The Hindu and its journalism.
- Occasional positive feedback on updates and overall news delivery.

### Cons

- Frequent app crashes, including crashes when opening articles or tapping links.
- Premium content paywalls remain blocking articles even for subscribers.
- Poor iPad/tablet optimization; iPhone-style UI on iPad and not filling the screen.
- Notification issues: lack of granular control and tapping notifications opens the home screen instead of the article.
- General performance problems: bad scrolling, intrusive ads, and updates that worsen usability.

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