India October 2025 News: Xi’s “Right to Use Force” Statement and Global Recession Fears

India News Highlights – Early October 2025

1. China’s Xi Jinping Asserts Right to Use Force
   China's President Xi Jinping publicly reaffirmed China’s “right to use force” to safeguard national interests, stirring concerns across global diplomatic and defense communities.
2. Global Recession Debates Intensify
   Economists and policymakers in India and worldwide are closely tracking financial indicators and debating whether a global recession is approaching, emphasizing preparation and fiscal resilience.
3. Hyderabad “Integration” or “Liberation” Debate
   Indian media and historians reignited discussions about the historical status of Hyderabad post-independence, weighing competing narratives of “integration” versus “liberation.”
4. Political Sparring: Congress vs BJP
   A lighter moment in Indian politics saw Congress and BJP leaders poke fun at each other’s campaign attire, sparking social media memes about T-shirts vs. shorts on the campaign trail.