India's Latest Breaking and Trending News: October 2025
1. India-Canada Relations Reset
- India and Canada have announced a new roadmap to mend ties strained by past diplomatic disputes, focusing on cooperation in trade, agriculture, and critical minerals.
- This landmark step aims to restore partnership after the controversy around the killing of a Sikh separatist leader.
2. Blockbuster IPO Month
- October sees a record surge in initial public offerings, with around $5 billion anticipated.
- Major companies like Tata Capital and LG Electronics are among those set to list, potentially outpacing last year's IPO boom.
3. Heavy Rainfall and School Closures
- IMD has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana until October 18.
- Multiple states, including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, have closed schools due to festivals, surveys, and weather disruptions.
4. Major Accidents and Military News
- Nineteen people died after a bus caught fire on the Jaisalmer–Jodhpur highway in Rajasthan, triggering safety concerns nationally.
- The Indian Navy was on high alert amidst recent tensions with Pakistan, successfully securing peace after four days of intense military stand-off.
5. Faculty Development and AI in Health
- IIIT Allahabad has launched a six-day Faculty Development Programme to explore the role of AI in drug development, clinical trials, and healthcare practice.
6. International Ceasefire and Hostage Release
- All living Israeli hostages held by Hamas have been released under a U.S.-mediated ceasefire, as 2,000 Palestinian detainees were exchanged.
- President Donald Trump praised the deal and declared a new era of peace while world leaders prepare for a summit in Sharm El Sheikh.
