National News:
India and Canada agreed on a new roadmap to reset strained relations, focusing on trade, agriculture, and critical minerals cooperation.
October 2025 is witnessing a surge in IPO activity in India, with expected listings worth about $5 billion including Tata Capital and LG Electronics.
Several Indian states face heavy rainfall warnings from the India Meteorological Department until October 18, impacting Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Haryana Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Y Puran Kumar allegedly committed suicide, sparking controversies and calls for action. Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur has been sent on leave.
Bihar elections see the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation announce Divya Gautam, cousin of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, as their candidate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s steadfast partnership in Mongolia’s development after talks with Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa.
India plans to build homes for 14,000 Tamils in Sri Lanka as part of development cooperation.
The first phase of Delhi-SNB Namo Bharat Corridor is underway, promising connectivity between Meerut and Gurugram in 100 minutes. Bengaluru becomes the first Indian city with live traffic signal timings.
The National Medical Commission expanded NEET UG 2025 seats by 9,075 and approved new medical colleges.
A dispute over student hijabs led to two-day holidays in Kerala schools.
Bihar leaders Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav face corruption and cheating charges in a Delhi court.
International News:
US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a summit in Egypt following the Gaza ceasefire, calling India "a great country" and hoping for peaceful India-Pakistan relations.
At the 80th UN General Assembly, India condemned Pakistan for cross-border terrorism and child rights violations, defending its "Operation Sindoor" as a protective measure.
Trump lauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the release of 20 hostages by Hamas in a US-brokered ceasefire deal.
Canada is seeking to improve trade relations with India and China during tense US trade negotiations.
All living Israeli hostages were released as part of the ceasefire deal; US and Israel prepare for a peace summit.
Other Highlights:
The Indian Army reported firing at suspicious movement near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara sector. Operations continue.
Experts urge the Indian government to adopt a National Dementia Strategy integrating dementia care into broader health policy.
Sports:
In the second Test against West Indies in New Delhi, West Indies batter Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten half-century, frustrating Indian bowlers.
The Indian cricket team prepares for a three-match ODI series against Australia with the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
This news bulletin covers major national developments in politics, health, infrastructure, and elections, along with important international diplomatic moves and sports updates relevant to India on October 14, 2025.