India News Headlines – October 2025
- Pilots Demand All Boeing 787 Planes be Grounded
The Federation of Indian Pilots called for grounding all Boeing 787 planes after two major Air India incidents involving malfunctioning electronics and flight system failures on AI-154 (diverted to Dubai) and AI-117 (RAT deployment in Birmingham).
[1] - India, Taliban Reset Ties With Message to Pakistan
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared Afghanistan a “contiguous neighbour” in a joint statement with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, furthering ties and sending a sharp message to Pakistan over its occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. [1] - Madhya Pradesh’s Drug Crisis
A CAG audit flagged that Madhya Pradesh’s government had purchased banned cough syrup, after toxic batches led to the death of 23 children in Chhindwara, spotlighting a crisis in the state’s drug procurement. [1] - Gautam Adani’s Call for India to Own its Story
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani stressed the need for India to narrate its own story to the world through cinema, technology, and storytelling, warning “Silence is surrender; tell your story or others will rewrite it”. [1]
International News Headlines – October 2025
- Trump Announces 100% Tariff on All Chinese Imports
US President Donald Trump announced an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports and tighter controls on US export software, escalating the US-China trade war. [2] - Taliban Minister Visits India, Sends Message to Pakistan
Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, during a visit to Delhi, claimed all terror groups have been purged from Afghan soil, advising Pakistan to choose peace. [1] - Maria Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize 2025
Venezuelan leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy and resisting dictatorship in her country. [1] - White House Criticizes Nobel Committee After Trump Misses Out
After Machado's Nobel win, the White House critiqued the Nobel Committee's decision, referencing Trump’s failed campaign to claim credit for global peacemaking. [1] - Trump Administration Plans More H-1B Visa Restrictions
Further reforms to the H-1B visa program are planned by the Trump administration, increasing restrictions on eligibility and fees. [1]
Sports and Education News – October 2025
- IPL 2026 Auction Date Possible
Reports suggest the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction could be held mid-December, with official confirmation from BCCI pending. [1] - India Wins Bronze at BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships
India clinched a historic bronze at the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships after a close loss to Indonesia in the semifinals. [1] - Mohammed Shami Returns to Bengal Ranji Squad
Star bowler Mohammed Shami was named in Bengal’s squad for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season. [1] - St. Stephen’s College Announces Fee Structure
Fee structure for undergraduate and postgraduate courses for 2025-26 was released, with provisions for disadvantaged groups. [1] - UGC NET December 2025 Advisory
The NTA urged candidates to verify details on Aadhaar and Unique Disability ID cards before applying for the December 2025 UGC NET exam. [1] - JEE Main 2026: Process Clarified
The NTA clarified there are no changes to city or centre allocation for JEE (Main) or other exams, countering misinformation online. [1]