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Comprehensive News Digest: India & World (October 6 – October 11, 2025)
Featured Story
India’s Space Program Reaches New Heights with Successful Moon Mission
India’s space agency has successfully landed its third lunar mission, making significant discoveries about the Moon’s south pole. The mission has collected valuable data that could pave the way for future human settlements.
India Updates
PM Modi Launches PM-SETU Scheme
PM Modi launched PM-SETU (Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs) scheme to upgrade 1,000 government ITIs with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore, aimed at making Indian youth job-ready.
PM Modi Meeting Results in 28 Action Points
A significant meeting between PM Modi and top government secretaries on October 6 resulted in 28 action points, including promoting indigenous development of digital and social media platforms and reducing imports.
Bihar Assembly Elections Announced
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced Bihar Assembly elections will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14.
Global Updates
French Prime Minister Resigns
French Prime Minister Sebastian Levnneu resigned on Monday, less than a month after being appointed, following trade union protests over budget cuts.
Protests in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Massive civilian protests erupted in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir with citizens demanding policy reforms and governance improvements.
Hungarian Author Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Hungary’s László Krasznahorkai won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature.
India Economy
Startups Raise $284.6 Million
Indian startups raised $284.6 million during October 6-11, marking a 78% surge from the previous week’s $160.3 million.
Dhan Becomes India’s Sixth Unicorn of 2025
Fintech company Dhan became India’s sixth unicorn of 2025, raising $120 million at a valuation of $1.2 billion.
Tata Group Stocks Crash
10 Tata Group stocks crashed up to 60% from their highs, with the conglomerate losing ₹4.56 lakh crore in market value, primarily led by TCS’s ₹3.86 lakh crore decline.
Global Markets
NITI Aayog Warns of US Trade Challenges
NITI Aayog CEO warned that India’s exports to the US during the ‘summer’ season could face challenges if a trade deal isn’t reached by November, though he remained optimistic about negotiations.
SBI Plans Asset Expansion for Viksit Bharat 2047
State Bank of India announced plans to expand asset size to support national development goals toward Viksit Bharat 2047.
India Sports
India Defeats Pakistan in Women’s World Cup
India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match in Colombo, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Gambhir Pledges Support for Shubman Gill
Head coach Gautam Gambhir pledged unwavering support for new ODI captain Shubman Gill, stating he’s prepared to absorb criticism to shield the young leader.
India Wins 22 Medals at Para Athletics Championships
India wrapped up their World Para Athletics Championships campaign with 22 medals – six gold, ten silver, and six bronze.
Global Sports
New Zealand Registers First Win in Women’s World Cup
New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 100 runs at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to register their first win in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup.
Supreme Court Comments on Sports Interference
Supreme Court made significant comments about reducing judicial interference in sports.
Bollywood Updates
Amitabh Bachchan Celebrates 83rd Birthday
Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 83rd birthday on October 11, 2025, with tributes pouring in from across the industry.
“Kantara Chapter 1” Continues Box Office Success
“Kantara Chapter 1” continued its impressive box office run, collecting ₹223.75 crore net in the Indian market during its first weekend.
Global Entertainment
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Marry
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco officially became husband and wife in an intimate ceremony in California.
India Innovation
India Mobile Congress 2025 Kicks Off
India Mobile Congress 2025 kicked off at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi (October 8-11), showcasing nearly 800 AI-driven use cases and hosting the first-ever International AI Summit.
India Aims for 10% of Global 6G Patents
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India’s goal of securing 10% of global 6G patents at the International 6G Symposium 2025.
Global Innovation
‘AI for Good’ Initiative Debuts in India
The ‘AI for Good’ initiative by the International Telecommunication Union made its India debut at IMC 2025.
India Science
UNESCO Adds India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
UNESCO added India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve to the global network, bringing India’s total to 13 recognized biosphere reserves worldwide.
Three Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Three scientists won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their groundbreaking work, though one initially didn’t pick up the Nobel call.
Global Science
Scientists Unveil Largest Universe Simulation
Scientists unveiled Flagship 2, the largest universe simulation ever with 3.4 billion galaxies.
India Health Updates
India Health Summit Highlights Increased Healthcare Spending
Times Network hosted the India Health Summit & Awards 2025, with Health Minister Anupriya Patel highlighting that India’s healthcare spending has increased from 1.1% to nearly 2% of GDP.
16 Children Die from Contaminated Cough Syrup
16 children died in Chhindwara and Betul districts after consuming Coldrif cough syrup contaminated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG).
Global Health
Global Summit on Traditional Medicine Scheduled
The Global Summit on Traditional Medicine is scheduled for December 17-19, 2025, in New Delhi with WHO collaboration.
India Education
IISc Bangalore Ranked India’s Top University
IISc Bangalore was ranked as India’s top university according to World University Rankings 2026.
NEET PG Results of 22 Candidates Cancelled
NEET PG results of 22 candidates were cancelled for malpractice.
Global Education
No Major International Education Updates
No major international education updates reported during this period.
India Climate Updates
Climate Litigation Rises in India
Climate litigation is on the rise in India with 14 climate-related cases recorded in 2025, up from 11 in 2023, focusing on air pollution, deforestation, and renewable energy obligations.
Landslides in Darjeeling
Heavy rains triggered landslides in Darjeeling, West Bengal, with rescue teams working amid challenging terrain and weather conditions.
Global Environment
US Leads in Climate Litigation Globally
Globally, the United States leads with 1,986 climate-related cases, followed by Australia, Brazil, the UK, and Germany.
India Crime Updates
Lawyer Throws Shoe at Supreme Court Justice
Lawyer Rakesh Kishore threw a shoe at Chief Justice B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court while protesting his remarks on a Vishnu idol restoration case.
Bar Council Suspends Lawyer
The Bar Council of India issued an interim suspension order against Kishore for conduct “prima facie inconsistent with the dignity of the court”.
Global Crime
Israel Faces Accusations of Military Operations
Israel faced accusations of launching military operations on flotilla vessels while they were in Tunisia.
Global Conflicts
Israel and Hamas Agree to First Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, though hostage release depends on final cabinet approval.
UK PM Meets PM Modi in Mumbai
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met PM Modi in Mumbai to strengthen cooperation in defence, climate, energy, and maritime security.
Natural Disasters
Typhoon Causes Damage in Eastern Nepal
Typhoon caused massive damage in Eastern Nepal with continuous rainfall triggering landslides across Ilam District.
National Updates
Indian Coast Guard Ship Commissioned
Indian Coast Guard ship Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal Port, significantly boosting maritime security in the region.
IndiGo Resumes Kolkata-Guangzhou Flights
IndiGo announced resumption of direct Kolkata-Guangzhou flights starting October 26, ending a five-year hiatus.
Regional News
Mizoram Records 139% Rise in Tourist Arrivals
Mizoram recorded a rapid 139% rise in tourist arrivals year-on-year.
RJD Leader Promises Jobs in Bihar
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav promised at least one government job per household if elected in Bihar.
India Lifestyle
First Bullet Train Set for 2027
The first bullet train in India is set to be operational by August 2027, according to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Travel & Tourism
No Major Travel Updates
No major travel and tourism updates reported during this period beyond festival-related celebrations and the upcoming bullet train announcement.
Opinion Pieces
Climate Experts Caution on Weather Attribution
Climate experts cautioned against attributing every weather anomaly solely to climate change, emphasizing the need for science-backed adaptation plans.
IMA Calls for Stricter Drug Regulation
IMA leadership called for stricter drug regulation laws to prevent pharmaceutical contamination tragedies.
Analysis
Need for Strengthening India-US Trade Relations
Analysis highlighted the need for strengthening India-US trade relationships to avoid export disruptions.
India Religion
Punjab Declares Half-Day Holiday
Punjab declared a half-day public holiday in Jalandhar, Kapurthala, and Hoshiarpur districts to mark Bhagwan Maharishi Valmiki Ji’s birth anniversary.
CM Yogi Emphasizes India’s Spiritual Identity
CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized that spirituality, faith, and nationalism define India’s true identity during his visit to Ghazipur.
India Agriculture
PM Modi to Launch New Agriculture Schemes
PM Modi was set to launch two new agriculture schemes to boost rural development and farmer welfare.
Minister Chouhan Highlights Self-Reliance Goals
Minister Shivraj Chouhan highlighted the importance of self-reliance goals in agricultural planning and rural development.
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