Here are the latest news updates from India and around the world for October 30, 2025 . These headlines cover national, international, and sports events, with information updated until October 29, 2025 . This summary helps students understand current affairs clearly and simply for their knowledge.
National News
India’s President, Droupadi Murmu , flew in a Rafale fighter jet on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 . The flight from Ambala, Haryana , showed her support for the Indian Air Force.
The Union Cabinet approved ₹37,952 crore for a fertilizer subsidy . This money helps farmers buy fertilizers for the ongoing rabi crop season, supporting agriculture.
Donald Trump , former U.S. President, praised PM Narendra Modi as a 'tough' leader. He also said U.S. and India expect a new trade deal soon.
The Supreme Court transferred a petition about Mental Health Authorities to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) . This aims for better functioning and monitoring.
Niti Aayog reported uneven job growth in India's services sector . This highlights that job creation is not happening equally across all areas.
International News
The Foreign Minister of Cyprus , Constantinos Kombos , began a three-day visit to India. His visit from October 29-31 aims to strengthen diplomatic ties.
India’s Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh , is likely to meet the U.S. Defence Secretary . This meeting is expected at the ADMM-Plus event in Malaysia for regional security talks.
The 23rd India-China Corps Commander-level meeting happened at Chushul-Moldo . These talks aim to resolve border issues and promote stability between nations.
China declared it 'absolutely will not' rule out using force over Taiwan . This statement underlines serious geopolitical tensions in the region.
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to end tariffs (extra taxes) that former President Trump put against Brazil . This could change trade relations and economic exchange.
Sports News
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer , ODI vice-captain, is stable after injury. He suffered a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury against Australia and is out of ICU in Sydney.
Smriti Mandhana , India's women cricketer, secured her No. 1 status in Women’s ODI rankings. She achieved her career-best rating points, showing consistent performance.
Young chess player Namitbir Singh Walia from Punjab earned the title of International Master in Chess. This is a significant step in his career for India.
India’s squash player Anahat Singh reached the semifinals of the Canadian Women’s Squash Open 2025 . Her strong performance indicates a bright future for Indian squash.
Six Indian boxers reached the finals at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain . This achievement highlights promising talent in Indian boxing internationally.
