How to Read Any Indian Newspaper Online Free – Complete Guide 2026
Want to read an Indian newspaper online for free? Whether you want today's Amar Ujala, yesterday's Dainik Jagran National Edition, or the Lucknow Times of India from last week, this guide will show you exactly how to do it. Everything on InduPaper is completely free — no subscription, no login, no payment.
Step 1: Go to InduPaper.com
Open your browser (Chrome, Safari, or any browser) and go to InduPaper.com. The homepage shows all available newspapers in a form-based layout. You can access any newspaper from the homepage, or go directly to a newspaper's dedicated page.
Step 2: Choose Your Newspaper
InduPaper currently supports 8 major Indian newspapers:
- Amar Ujala — Best Hindi newspaper for UP, Uttarakhand, HP, Punjab, Delhi
- Dainik Jagran — India's most-read Hindi newspaper, 300+ city editions
- Hindustan — Hindi newspaper for UP, Bihar, Uttarakhand, Delhi
- Hindustan Times — English newspaper, major cities
- Times of India — India's largest English newspaper, 14 cities
- Prabhat Khabar — Hindi, Jharkhand, Bihar, Bengal, Odisha
- Rajasthan Patrika — Hindi, Rajasthan, MP, Gujarat
- Maharashtra Times — Marathi, Maharashtra
Step 3: Select the Date
Use the date picker (calendar icon input) to select the date you want. You can choose today's date to read today's paper, or any past date. Amar Ujala has an archive going back to January 2015. Other newspapers have recent editions available.
Tip: If you're not sure which date has content, always try today's date first. New editions are available from early morning daily.
Step 4: Select Your State (if required)
Some newspapers (Dainik Jagran, Hindustan, Rajasthan Patrika) ask you to first select your state before choosing your city. This is because these newspapers cover many states with state-specific editions. Select the state you want — typically your home state for local news, or Delhi/National for national coverage.
Step 5: Select Your City
After selecting the state, choose your city. Each city has a different edition with different local content. Here's which city editions are most useful:
- For national news: Delhi edition / National Edition (Dainik Jagran → Delhi → National)
- For local news: Your home city or nearest major city
- For migrants: Your home state's main city (e.g., Patna edition if you're from Bihar)
Step 6: Click "View E-Paper"
Click the "View E-Paper" button. A brief countdown will appear (3 seconds). This is normal — do not click again or go back. Wait for the countdown to complete and the newspaper will begin loading.
Step 7: Read the Newspaper
Once loaded, the newspaper appears on screen page by page. Scroll down to read each page. The newspaper is shown as high-quality images — zoom in on your browser or pinch-to-zoom on mobile to read individual articles clearly. All pages of the complete newspaper load on the same screen.
Tips for Best Experience
- On mobile: Use landscape mode (rotate your phone sideways) for wider page view
- On tablet: The experience is excellent in portrait or landscape
- On computer: Use Ctrl+scroll to zoom in on articles
- Slow internet: Pages load one by one — scroll down as they appear, don't wait for all pages to load first
- If it doesn't load: Try a different date (one day earlier or later) as occasionally some editions may not be in the archive
Reading Specific Editions
Dainik Jagran National Edition: Go to Dainik Jagran → Select State: Delhi → Select City: National (राष्ट्रीय संस्करण)
Amar Ujala Delhi edition: Go to Amar Ujala → Select City: Delhi → Paper: Main
Times of India Delhi: Go to Times of India → Select City: Delhi
Hindustan Times Delhi: Go to Hindustan Times → Select City: Delhi → Select Sub-City as needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is InduPaper really free?
Yes, completely free. No account creation, no payment, no subscription. The site is supported by Google AdSense advertisements.
Can I read old newspapers from 2015?
Yes — Amar Ujala's archive goes back to January 2015. Select any date from 2015 onwards and it will load that day's edition for your chosen city.
Why does the countdown appear when I click View E-Paper?
There is a brief 3-second loading period before the newspaper appears. This is normal. Simply wait and the newspaper will load.
Can I save or download the newspaper?
The newspaper loads on screen for reading. You can use your browser's screenshot function or save specific pages for personal use.
Does InduPaper work on mobile?
Yes, InduPaper works on all smartphones, tablets, and computers. Chrome, Safari, and Firefox all work well.
Start Reading Now
Visit InduPaper.com to start reading any Indian newspaper e-paper for free right now. Today's date is pre-selected and your nearest edition will load within seconds.