Summary of 25 October 2026 Current Affairs

National Governance & Digital Infrastructure

RBI Data Centre & Cybersecurity Institute: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Reserve Bank of India’s second Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute at Jatni, near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Built at an estimated cost of ₹170 crore, the facility is designed to strengthen digital financial infrastructure, safeguard financial data, and advance specialized research in AI and quantum computing.

139th Episode of Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Modi addresses the nation and international audience in his monthly radio program on Akashvani.

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Digital Agriculture Mission Milestone: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare achieved the milestone of creating 11 crore (110 million) unique Farmer IDs, reaching its target five months ahead of the March 2027 deadline.

Healthcare Regulation: The Director General of Health Services (DGHS) issued a strict directive to all States and Union Territories prohibiting the reuse of single-use medical devices and disposable surgical items in healthcare facilities.

Defense & Security

IAF Air Show in Varanasi: The Indian Air Force’s grand air show at Namo Ghat in Varanasi culminates today as part of the force’s 94th anniversary celebrations, featuring extensive security oversight involving around 12,000 security personnel.

Delhi Security Review: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting at the Delhi Police Headquarters alongside Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

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Weather Updates & Disaster Preparedness

Bay of Bengal Cyclonic Storm Alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned that a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a deep depression and further develop into a cyclonic storm by Monday morning.

Red Alerts in South India: IMD issued red color warnings for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Interior Karnataka. Disaster preparedness measures have been stepped up by state authorities, including Odisha.

Sports Headlines

Asian Para Games 2026 Conclude: The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Japan concluded with India securing a record 114 medals (30 Gold, 35 Silver, 49 Bronze). Double gold medalists Nishad Kumar and Mona Agarwal served as India’s flag-bearers at the closing ceremony.

Cricket: India defeated hosts New Zealand by 4 wickets in the 2nd T20I at Christchurch to take a 2–0 lead in the 5-match T20I series.

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Badminton: Two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu advanced to the final of the French Open after defeating Japan's Hina Akechi in Paris.

Boxing: Aditya secured India’s first men’s medal at the World Boxing U-19 Championships.

International & Diplomatic Affairs

Jordan Church Attack Condemned: India issued a formal statement condemning a deadly attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, expressing solidarity and condolences.

India-Africa Partnership: External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with African Heads of Mission in New Delhi, emphasizing South-South solidarity and shared development goals.

Bhutan Development Projects: 15 community development projects supported by India were inaugurated in Bhutan's Mongar district.

Global Seismology: A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck northwest China.