🇮🇳 National News
The National FPO Conclave 2025 was inaugurated in New Delhi by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development.
The event saw participation from over 500 progressive farmers, FPOs, Implementing Agencies (IAs), and Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) representing 24 states and 140 districts.
- A new Seed Act to be introduced guaranteeing high-quality seeds
- Strict measures against fake seeds and pesticides
- New legislation for farmer protection
The conclave, held at NCDC and NCUI premises in Hauz Khas, Delhi, included a felicitation ceremony recognizing exceptional FPOs, CBBOs, and IAs.
A grand agricultural exhibition at NCDC featured 267 FPO stalls, displaying cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, organic, and processed goods.
The National Communications Academy (NCA) under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi.
The signing ceremony was attended by Neeraj Mittal, Chairman DCC & Secretary (Telecom), with key signatories Alok Kumar Rai (Director, IIMC) and Atul Sinha (DG, NCA-Technology, Ghaziabad).
- Strengthen collaboration in capacity building, policy research, consulting, and ICT innovation
- Create joint workshops, knowledge programs, and policy advisory framework
- Focus on mobile communication, cyberspace, and emerging tech
It aligns with India’s mission of developing a digitally skilled workforce and fostering innovation for a digitally empowered society.
Nagaland will host the 22nd Annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-III Conference from November 9–13, 2025.
The event will take place at the Nagaland Legislative Assembly under the theme “Policy, Progress & People: Legislatures as Catalysts of Change.”
- Participants: Representatives from 8 Northeastern states
- Chief Patron: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
- Vice Patron: CM Neiphiu Rio
- Focus: Regional challenges, legislative policies, and inclusive development
The forum aims to promote a collective voice for the Northeast, addressing economic and policy issues collaboratively.
💼 Business & Economy
PayPal and OpenAI have officially partnered to bring digital wallet functionality directly to ChatGPT, allowing users to buy goods and services without leaving the chatbot interface.
Through this initiative, PayPal becomes the first-ever digital wallet integrated into ChatGPT.
- OpenAI’s Instant Checkout system for seamless in-chat transactions
- Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) for wallet integration
- Buyer and seller protection, order tracking, dispute management
- Merchant analytics suite for catalog control and sales insights
- PayPal and Venmo embedded for in-conversation payments
Users will also have an option labeled “Pay Another Way”, enabling payments via debit/credit cards or linked bank accounts.
PayPal announced a feature allowing AI-driven purchases through PayPal merchants across other AI platforms such as Google and Perplexity.
🌐 International News
India and Nepal signed two major power transmission agreements between POWERGRID Corporation of India and Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA).
The collaboration aims to construct two 400 kV cross-border power lines and establish joint ventures (JVs) in both nations for project execution.
The agreement was formalized in New Delhi, witnessed by India’s Power Minister Manohar Lal and Nepal’s Energy Minister Kulman Ghising.
| Transmission Line | Route |
|---|---|
| Line 1 | Inaruwa (Nepal) – New Purnea (India) |
| Line 2 | Lamki/Dododhara (Nepal) – Bareilly (India) |
Both nations will set up separate JV entities, ensuring balanced ownership and equal bilateral participation.
The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime opened for signatures in Hanoi, Vietnam in October 2025, marking a key milestone in developing the first-ever global legal framework to combat cybercrime.
The signing ceremony was hosted jointly by Vietnam and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
- Signing period: October 25–26, 2025 (Hanoi), then UN HQ New York until December 31, 2026
- Signatories: Over 60 nations
- Adopted by UNGA: December 24, 2024 (Resolution A/RES/79/243)
- Negotiation period: 5 years
Its goal is to establish a universal framework for investigating and prosecuting online crimes worldwide.
Elon Musk’s AI venture, xAI, introduced Grokipedia (version 0.1), an open-source AI-powered encyclopedia aimed at delivering accurate, unbiased, and autonomous information.
The platform launched with over 8 lakh articles, positioning itself as a credible and transparent knowledge resource.
- Wikipedia: Relies on crowdsourced editing
- Grokipedia: Uses AI to manage and validate entries
- Users can suggest changes via a reporting system instead of directly editing pages
The platform is integrated with xAI’s Grok chatbot, which uses AI for content creation, verification, and updates.
👔 Appointments
Dr. Patrick Herminie, leader of the United Seychelles (US) Party, took oath as the 6th President of Seychelles after winning the October 12, 2025 elections.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Unity Stadium, Victoria, the national capital.
| Candidate | Party | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patrick Herminie | United Seychelles (US) | 52.7% |
| Wavel Ramkalawan | Linyon Demokratik Seselwa (LDS) | 47.3% |
His election marks the return of the US Party to power after five years.
- A medical professional
- DG of Disease Prevention and Control (1996)
- DG of Primary Health Care (1998)
- Secretary of State for Drug Abuse Prevention (2016–2020)
- Awarded UK’s Chevening Scholarship (1993)
🔬 Science & Technology
Astronomers have identified a new Super-Earth exoplanet, named GJ 251c, which is about four times the mass of Earth and likely composed of rocky materials.
- Radial velocity method
- Data from high-precision spectrographs
- Habitable Zone Planet Finder (HPF) at Pennsylvania State University’s Hobby-Eberly Telescope
The discovery adds valuable insight into planetary formation studies and enhances the ongoing search for potentially habitable worlds beyond Earth.
🎖️ Defence News
The Indian Army celebrated its 79th Infantry Day on October 27, 2025, with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the National War Memorial, New Delhi.
General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of Army Staff, led tributes at the Amar Chakra, saluting the bravery and supreme sacrifice of Infantry soldiers.
The ceremony was attended by senior officers, veterans, serving soldiers, and martyrs’ families.
- Major Ashish Sonal (Op PAWAN)
- Subedar Major Kunwar Singh (Op MEGHDOOT)
- Lance Naik Amrit (Op CACTUS LILY)
Commemorative events such as the Field Marshal KM Cariappa Memorial Seminar (Lucknow), Shauryaveer Run, and Felicitation of Veer Naris were organized nationwide.
🏆 Awards & Honours
Celebrated chef and Padma Shri awardee Sanjeev Kapoor was recognized by the World Food Prize Foundation (WFPF) as one of its Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP) 2025.
The distinction honors his significant contributions toward nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and food system transformation.
- Delivered 2.5 million nutrient-rich meals to schoolchildren
- Promoted bio-fortified crops like iron-rich pearl millet and zinc-enriched wheat
- Initiative ‘Nutri Pathshala’ connecting schools, farmers, and nutrition programs
Established in 1986 by Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug, it celebrates global leaders advancing food security through World Food Prize (annual award), TAP list, and Borlaug Dialogue.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump received South Korea’s highest national civilian honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during his visit to Seoul.
The award ceremony was held before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, highlighting regional diplomatic ties.
- Typically conferred upon heads of state and royalty
- Trump became the first U.S. President to receive the accolade
- Recognized for his “peacemaking efforts” and diplomacy toward North Korea
📅 Important Days
World Savings Day is celebrated on October 30 in India and October 31 globally to raise awareness about the importance of saving and financial planning.
The observance encourages individuals to assess their spending and saving habits, emphasizing financial discipline and long-term stability.
- Origin: International Savings Bank Congress (1924), held October 24–30
- Post-WWII (1955–1970): Savings became central to economic recovery
- Today: A global financial literacy initiative
National Unity Day is observed annually on October 31, commemorating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875).
Instituted in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the day honors Patel’s efforts in integrating India’s princely states post-independence.
Celebrations include military parades, cultural events, and unity runs across the nation.
- Inaugurated in 2018
- Stands as the world’s tallest statue
- Named the 8th Wonder of the World by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)
Halloween is observed annually on October 31, rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
It marks the end of harvest season and the beginning of winter, a period associated with honoring the spirits of the dead.
- People light bonfires and wear costumes and masks to ward off evil spirits
- Modern traditions include trick-or-treating and pumpkin carving
- Celts believed souls of the deceased returned home on Samhain
The celebration is largely non-religious today but continues its centuries-old traditions worldwide.
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