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Wed, 22 Oct 2025
Piyush Goyal leads India's delegation at UNCTAD XVI in Geneva
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal led India's delegation and delivered the national statement at the 16th session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD XVI) in Geneva, as reported by PIB on 22 October 2025.
India begins 7 nm processor design at IIT Madras under SHAKTI: PIB backgrounder
A PIB backgrounder of 22 October 2025 says IIT Madras is developing India's first 7 nanometre processor under its SHAKTI initiative, as announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on 18 October 2025.
JAIMEX-25: INS Sahyadri joins Japan-India Maritime Exercise, makes port call at Yokosuka
INS Sahyadri took part in the sea phase of the Japan India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX-25) from 16 to 18 October 2025 and reached Yokosuka, Japan, on 21 October 2025 for the harbour phase.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan's first woman Prime Minister; PM Modi also greets Bolivia's President-elect Rodrigo Paz Pereira
On 21 October 2025, Japan's Diet designated Sanae Takaichi as the country's 104th Prime Minister and its first woman to hold the office; PM Modi congratulated her and also Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of Bolivia.
Eight core industries grow 3.0% in September 2025; steel up 14.1%
The Index of Eight Core Industries rose 3.0% (provisional) in September 2025 over September 2024, led by steel at 14.1%, the Commerce Ministry said on 21 October 2025.
UDAN turns nine: 649 routes connecting 93 unserved and underserved airports
The Ministry of Civil Aviation marked the 9th anniversary of the regional connectivity scheme UDAN on 21 October 2025; 649 routes now connect 93 unserved and underserved airports.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025
Holy Relics of Lord Buddha return to India after first exposition in Kalmykia, Russia
The Holy Relics of Lord Buddha returned to India on 19 October 2025 after a week-long exposition from 11 to 18 October 2025 in Elista, capital of Russia's Republic of Kalmykia, with an Indian delegation led by J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Mines Ministry adds intermediate timelines and penalties to speed up operationalisation of auctioned mineral blocks
The Ministry of Mines amended the Mineral (Auction) Rules, 2015 to add intermediate timelines between the Letter of Intent and the mining lease, with penalties for delay and incentives for early production (PIB, 19 October 2025).
Sat, 18 Oct 2025
Nafithromycin, India's first indigenously discovered antibiotic; first indigenous haemophilia gene therapy trial
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on 18 October 2025 that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, through the Department of Biotechnology and Wockhardt, and has run its first successful indigenous gene therapy trial for haemophilia at CMC Vellore.
GST Bachat Utsav: Finance Ministry says rate cuts fully passed on for 54 monitored products
At a joint press conference in New Delhi on 18 October 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Next-Gen GST rate cuts had been fully passed on for all 54 products the Finance Ministry was closely monitoring.
Chandrayaan-2's CHACE-2 makes first-ever observation of a solar CME's effect on the Moon's exosphere
On 18 October 2025, in India, ISRO announced that the CHACE-2 instrument on the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter had made the first-ever observation of the effect of the Sun's coronal mass ejection (CME) on the Moon's exosphere.
Fri, 17 Oct 2025
Bhupender Yadav delivers India's closing statement at G20 Environment Ministers' Meeting in Cape Town
On 17 October 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav delivered India's closing statement at the G20 Climate and Environmental Sustainability Working Group Ministerial Meeting.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya calls on PM Modi
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025; they discussed education, technology, innovation, development cooperation and fishermen's welfare.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty calls on PM Modi during first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue
Egypt's Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty called on PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 17 October 2025 and briefed him on the first India–Egypt Strategic Dialogue held during his visit.
100th Network Planning Group meeting under PM GatiShakti evaluates five rail, road and metro projects
The 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (NPG) under PM GatiShakti, held on 17 October 2025, evaluated five projects — two rail, two road and one metro — including Jaipur Metro Phase 2 and the Gondia–Jabalpur rail doubling.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025
Ministry of Mines releases State Mining Readiness Index; Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Punjab top their categories
The Ministry of Mines released the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and state rankings (PIB, 16 October 2025), with Madhya Pradesh, Goa and Punjab ranked first in Categories A, B and C.
India and Brazil issue Joint Declaration to deepen the MERCOSUR–India Preferential Trade Agreement
On 16 October 2025 in New Delhi, Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal issued a Joint Declaration to substantially expand the MERCOSUR–India Preferential Trade Agreement, aiming to conclude talks within a year of their launch.
5th Khelo India University Games to be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025
The fifth Khelo India University Games will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025, with 23 medal sports and kho-kho as a demonstration sport (PIB, 16 October 2025).
Wed, 15 Oct 2025
Raksha Mantri doubles financial assistance for ex-servicemen and dependents: penury, education and marriage grants
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh approved a 100% increase in financial assistance for ex-servicemen and their dependents under Kendriya Sainik Board schemes, doubling the penury grant to Rs 8,000 a month from 1 November 2025 (PIB, 15 October 2025).
PLFS September 2025: labour force participation at 55.3%, female LFPR at 34.1%, unemployment at 5.2%
The PLFS Monthly Bulletin for September 2025 showed labour force participation at a five-month high of 55.3%, female participation at 34.1% and unemployment up slightly to 5.2% (PIB, 15 October 2025).
DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System tested in a freefall jump from 32,000 feet
DRDO's indigenous Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) successfully completed a combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet by Indian Air Force test jumpers (PIB, 15 October 2025).
India's total exports for April–September 2025 estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45%
India's total exports of goods and services in April–September 2025 were estimated at US$ 413.30 billion, up 4.45% from US$ 395.71 billion a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 15 October 2025.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025
Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa's state visit: 70 years of ties, Buddha relics to travel, free e-visas
On 14 October 2025 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, on a state visit marking 70 years of diplomatic ties and 10 years of Strategic Partnership; India announced free e-visas for Mongolians.
Ministry of Mines classifies all limestone as a major mineral, ending the end-use distinction
The Ministry of Mines said on 14 October 2025 that, by a gazette notification of 10 October 2025, all limestone is now a major mineral, removing the minor-mineral category for limestone used in kilns to make lime for building.
India Post resumes all international postal services to the USA from 15 October 2025 under Delivery Duty Paid system
The Department of Posts announced on 14 October 2025 that all categories of international postal services to the USA would resume from 15 October 2025, using a Delivery Duty Paid mechanism to meet new US customs rules.
WPI inflation at 0.13% in September 2025; WPI food index inflation at (-)1.99%
India's annual inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was 0.13% (provisional) in September 2025, with WPI food index inflation falling to (-)1.99%, DPIIT said on 14 October 2025.
INS Sahyadri at Busan for the maiden India–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise
INS Sahyadri made a port call at Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea, on 13 October 2025 to take part in the maiden Indian Navy–Republic of Korea Navy bilateral exercise (PIB, 14 October 2025).
Mon, 13 Oct 2025
CPI inflation falls to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017
India's retail inflation based on the All India Consumer Price Index fell to 1.54% in September 2025, the lowest since June 2017, with food inflation at -2.28%, MoSPI said on 13 October 2025.
MoSPI releases draft schedule of National Household Income Survey 2026, India's first pan-India income survey
MoSPI said on 13 October 2025 that the National Household Income Survey, India's first pan-India survey measuring household income, will be launched in February 2026, and released its pre-testing report and draft questionnaire for feedback.
Amit Shah performs ground-breaking for ₹4 lakh crore investment proposals in Rajasthan; opens exhibition on new criminal laws
On 13 October 2025 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Home Minister Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking for investment proposals worth ₹4 lakh crore and inaugurated a state-level exhibition on the three new criminal laws.