India's Ministry of Civil Aviation has finalized the Winter Schedule 2025 for domestic airlines, introducing four new airports: New Amravati, Hissar, Purnia, and Rupsi. The schedule, effective from October 26, 2025, to March 28, 2026, will see 26,495 weekly departures across 126 airports, marking a 5.95% growth over the previous winter schedule.
The opposition INDIA bloc has officially declared RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025. The announcement aims to present a united front against the ruling NDA.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh recently underscored 'Operation Sindoor' as a symbol of India's robust willpower and capability, asserting the nation's readiness to confront challenges. The operation, launched on May 7, 2025, involved precision strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK following the Pahalgam attack, showcasing significant tri-service integration.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Chennai and several Tamil Nadu districts, forecasting heavy rainfall until October 28. The northeast monsoon brings potential for waterlogging, traffic disruptions, and power cuts, prompting authorities to implement precautionary measures.
President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, Kerala, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, becoming the first woman President of India to offer prayers at the revered hill shrine. Her pilgrimage adhered to traditional customs, including carrying the sacred 'irumudikkettu', and holds significant symbolic weight given the temple's past debates regarding women's entry.
Banks nationwide and major stock exchanges, BSE and NSE, are observing a holiday on October 22, 2025, for Balipratipada. This significant Hindu festival, also known as Bali Pratipada or Vikram Samvant New Year Day in some regions, marks the fourth day of Diwali celebrations.
Political strategist Prashant Kishor has accused the BJP of coercing three Jan Suraaj Party candidates to withdraw their nominations for the Bihar Assembly Elections. Kishor named Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging the Election Commission to intervene. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, 2025.
Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal and other officials have been booked in Bengaluru following the suicide of employee K. Aravind. A 28-page suicide note allegedly cited harassment, work pressure, and unpaid dues by management. The case involves a suspicious post-mortem bank transfer and Ola's challenge in the Karnataka High Court.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, accusing allies Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress of a 'political conspiracy' over seat-sharing. The decision follows failed negotiations and JMM's initial plan to contest six seats independently.
Delhi-NCR's air quality significantly deteriorated to the 'very poor' category just before Diwali, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2). Measures include restrictions on construction, diesel generators, and public advisories to mitigate pollution.
Air India deployed a special flight, AI138D, on October 19, 2025, to repatriate 256 passengers stranded in Milan after their original flight, AI138, was cancelled due to a technical issue with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The timely operation ensured passengers could return to India for Diwali celebrations.
Dhanteras 2025 in India witnessed a notable shift in consumer spending. While the volume of gold purchases declined by 10-15% due to record high prices, the overall value of gold sales increased. Simultaneously, the automotive and consumer electronics sectors experienced a significant boom, driven by festive demand and recent GST reforms.
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, imprisoned in the UK for over six years, has claimed 'sensational developments' are expected in his extradition case to India for a $2 billion fraud and money laundering scam. His application to reopen the appeal has been accepted, with a hearing anticipated in November.
India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A successfully completed its maiden flight from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Nashik facility on Friday, October 17, 2025. This event, witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, marks a pivotal moment for India's self-reliance in defense manufacturing and the inauguration of a new production line.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated a judicial inquiry, led by retired Supreme Court Justice B.S. Chauhan, into the violent clashes in Leh on September 24, 2025. The unrest, which occurred during protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule status, resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries.
Punjab's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Harcharan Singh Bhullar, was arrested by the CBI on October 16, 2025, in a bribery case. The arrest followed allegations of demanding ₹8 lakh and monthly payments from a scrap dealer. Searches at his premises yielded approximately ₹5 crore in cash, 1.5 kg of gold, luxury vehicles, and other assets.
India's Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated that its oil import policy is guided by consumer interests and energy security, following former US President Donald Trump's claim that PM Modi assured him India would cease Russian oil purchases. The Ministry denied any recent conversation between the two leaders on the matter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for multiple development projects worth ₹13,430 crore in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, on October 16, 2025. The initiatives span power, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, and industrial development, aiming to boost regional growth and employment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Green Bharat Mission' in New Delhi on October 15, 2025. The ambitious initiative aims for India to achieve 65% dependence on renewable energy sources by 2035, with a strong focus on solar, wind, and hydrogen projects nationwide.
India Post has resumed all international postal services to the United States as of October 15, 2025, following a two-month suspension. The resumption is facilitated by a new Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) system, ensuring upfront collection of customs duties in India for faster clearance and seamless delivery.
