Argentina's Midterm Election Hands Decisive Win to Milei's Libertarian Overhaul
Argentine President Javier Milei's party cruised to victory in midterm legislative elections as voters handed him a mandate to keep pushing through his radical overhaul of the economy despite widespread discontent with his deep austerity measures.
In a tech partnership, Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms announced a Rs. 855 crore joint venture to build enterprise-grade AI products. The new entity, named Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), will develop and scale AI solutions for business clients in India and selected global markets. This collaboration is seen as part of a larger push towards 'Made-in-India' digital infrastructure, amid ongoing India–US trade tensions and increasing global demand for trusted AI ecosystems.
The joint venture will focus on building scalable AI products tailored for enterprises, such as,
AI-driven automation tools
Predictive analytics platforms
Customer service chatbots
Generative AI models optimised for Indian markets
Amazon Deepens Ties with Govt. to Boost e-commerce Exports; Signs MoUs with FIEO and Gujarat MSME Body
The Amazon Global Selling India strengthened its partnership with the government to accelerate the country's e-commerce export ecosystem, signing new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key export and MSME bodies, Srinidhi Kalvapudi.
An MoU was signed with the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex body of exporters in India. It also signed an MoU with the MSME Commissionerate of Gujarat.
NITI Aayog Extends Support to Indian Rice Exporters Federation's Bharat International Rice Conference 2025
In a significant step towards strengthening India's agricultural trade and enhancing the country's global leadership in rice exports, NITI Aayog extended its support to the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF) for organising the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025. The prestigious event will take place on October 31, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
The conference, a flagship initiative by IREF, aims to bring together policymakers, exporters, scientists, researchers, and international trade representatives under one platform to deliberate on innovation, sustainability, and strategies to boost India's export competitiveness.
Dy CM Vijay Sharma inaugurated the Bastar Olympics 2025 in the remote forest village of Kachchapal in Narayanpur district. Organised by the Chhattisgarh government, the event aims to promote traditional sports, identify sporting talent among tribal youth in the Maoist-affected Bastar region, and connect them to the national mainstream.
The Bastar Olympics is being held in three phases — at the block, district, and divisional levels — and has already witnessed massive participation. Over 3.8 lakh participants across Bastar division are taking part this year, including more than 47,000 from Narayanpur district alone.
The Bastar Olympics 2025 is being held from October 25 to November 30, featuring competitions in athletics, archery, badminton, football, karate, kabaddi, kho-kho, volleyball, tug-of-war, hockey, and weightlifting.
Events includes junior (14-17 years), senior (17+ years), differently-abled athletes, and even surrendered Naxalites, who will directly participate at the divisional level — making it a unique symbol of inclusion, peace, and transformation in Bastar.
Sinner Captures Second Vienna Title
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner continued his outstanding run this year, outclassing German star Alexander Zverev and claimed his second Vienna Open title.
He defeated Zverev 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and reclaimed the crown he first won in 2023.
Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
In a move reinforcing regional heritage, the Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra was officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, as per a notification by the Central Railway. The station now carries the new code 'CPSN', and falls under the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The renaming follows the earlier change of the city's name from Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2022, a decision taken by the Eknath Shinde-led state government.
Amit Shah Inaugurates 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 'Deep Sea Fishing Vessels' under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) at Mazgaon Dock, Mumbai, marking a major step towards modernising India's marine fisheries sector and strengthening the cooperative movement along the nation's coastline.
The event was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol.
Rajasthan Bans Employment of Children under 14 in Shops and Commercial Establishments
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which prohibits the employment of children aged below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments, an official statement said.
The government also approved amendments to the Rajasthan Factories (Amendment) Rules, 2025, aimed at promoting business activities while ensuring the welfare and safety of workers.
Under the ordinance, the minimum age for apprentices was raised from 12 to 14 years, and adolescents aged 14 to 18 will no longer be permitted to work during the night - a change from the earlier limit of 12 to 15 years.
India Joins Spain's Ocean Sky 2025 as First Non-NATO Nation
In a landmark moment for India's defence diplomacy, the Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first non-NATO country to participate in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a high-intensity multinational air combat drill hosted by the Spanish Air Force. Held at Gando Air Base, Canary Islands, the exercise concludes on October 31, 2025. This historic inclusion underscores India's emergence as a credible aerospace power and reflects its growing strategic partnership with Spain and other NATO countries.
Ocean Sky is a prestigious annual air combat exercise conducted by Spain, traditionally involving NATO air forces. It focuses on,
Eminent Surgeon Mathangi Ramakrishnan Passes Away at 91
Dr. K. Mathangi Ramakrishnan one of India's most distinguished plastic and reconstructive surgeons, passed away at the age of 91. Revered for her pioneering work in burn care and plastic surgery, she was a trailblazer who established the first government-run comprehensive burns unit in South India at Government Kilpauk Medical College (KMC), Chennai. Her career was marked by a deep blend of clinical brilliance, innovation, and compassion, especially for underprivileged patients.
She held several academic positions and received numerous awards, including the Padma Shri, BC Roy award, and the Avvaiyar award from the Tamil Nadu govt. Amidst all this, she never stopped learning.
Every year on October 28, the world celebrates International Animation Day (IAD)—a global homage to the art of animation, observed across more than 50 countries. Spearheaded by ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d'Animation), this celebration marks the birth of projected animation, commemorating Émile Reynaud's historic screening using his Théâtre Optique in 1892, Paris.
ASIFA established International Animation Day in 2002 to spotlight animation as a powerful form of artistic and cultural expression.
It honours Reynaud's milestone, the first public performance of animated moving images, which predates traditional film screenings and laid the foundation for modern animation.
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