Current Affairs News National and International 16 October to 25 October 2025
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NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS
16 OCTOBER 2025
India elected to UNHRC (2026-28 term) —
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) election saw India elected unopposed for the 2026–28 term.
India backs two-state solution for Palestine at NAM meeting —
At the Non‑Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Committee on Palestine, India reaffirmed its support for a two-state solution and its humanitarian/development assistance to Palestine.
India’s passport ranking falls to 85th —
According to the Henley Passport Index, India’s passport ranked 85th with visa-free access to 57 countries.
World Bank raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to ~6.5% —
The World Bank updated its forecast citing strong domestic demand and GST reforms.
GoI extends tenure of 16th Finance Commission till 30 Nov 2025 —
The government extended the deadline of the 16th Finance Commission by one month.
17 OCTOBER 2025
India-US trade/energy friction: Oil imports and BRICS comments —
A leader from the US publicly claimed that India would stop buying Russian oil, affecting India’s energy security and trade diplomacy.
October 18, 2025
- *Politics:* Gujarat witnessed a major *cabinet reshuffle*; Rivaba Jadeja, wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, was inducted as a minister, while Harsh Sanghvi became Deputy CM.
- *Economy:* India and Brazil agreed to *expand trade ties* under the Mercosur pact.
- *Defence:* India earmarked *₹65,400 crore* for new fighter jet engines procurement to boost indigenous capability.
- *International:* U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet China’s Xi Jinping to discuss tariffs.
- *Sports:* India qualified for the *AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup* for the first time; Virat Kohli neared Sachin Tendulkar’s world record for centuries.
October 19, 2025
- *Politics:* Congress finalized its *Bihar Assembly election candidates list*, fielding 53 nominees.
- *Healthcare:* Government pushed new *nutrition and rural health programs* as part of its “Ayush Bharat” mission.
- *International:* Pakistan repelled a *terror strike* in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, foiling a suicide attack.
October 20–21, 2025
- *Judiciary:* Supreme Court began hearings on *Uniform Civil Code frameworks*, directing states to submit legislative drafts.
- *Economy:* Stock markets saw recovery after *Sensex gained 620 points*, led by IT and energy stocks .
- *Weather:* India Meteorological Department issued early alerts for a possible *Bay of Bengal cyclonic formation, later identified as *Cyclone Montha .
October 22, 2025
- *Defence:* The Indian Navy successfully tested a *land-attack variant of BrahMos missile* in the Andaman region
- *Society:* Heavy rainfall led to *landslides in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh*, affecting transport routes
- *Technology:* India’s ISRO unveiled plans for *Gaganyaan Phase-II readiness trials*, marking a key step toward crewed spaceflight
October 23, 2025
- *Health:* Union Health Ministry confirmed a rise in *dengue cases in Delhi and Lucknow*, urging intensified municipal interventions
- *Politics:* PM Narendra Modi chaired a *climate-resilience summit* focusing on renewable energy transition and adaptation
- *Social Media:* Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) faced temporary bans in parts of India amid misinformation crackdowns
October 24, 2025
- *Crime:* The Bombay High Court reopened the *Govind Pansare murder case*, ordering police reinvestigation due to procedural gaps
- *Economy:* Finance Ministry released September’s *GST collection data*, showing ₹1.54 lakh crore revenue—a minor dip from August
- *International:* Trump and PM Modi spoke on *Russia oil import balancing*, with both reaffirming cooperation on energy diversification
October 25, 2025
- *Politics:* Tej Pratap Yadav publicly declared he would “*never return to RJD*” amid Bihar political divisions
- *Foreign Affairs:* Commerce Minister *Piyush Goyal* criticized Western nations for “energy hypocrisy” concerning India-Russia trade
- *Defence:* Satellite imagery revealed China’s *new air defense base construction* near the Indian border, raising security concerns
- *J&K Politics:* The National Conference announced *Sajad Kichloo and Mohammad Ramzan* as Rajya Sabha nominees, signaling revived political activity
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