1. Former Kenya PM Raila Odinga dies in Kerala
Raila Odinga, former Prime Minister of Kenya, died at a private hospital in Koothattukulam in Ernakulam district of Kerala. He was 80.
2. Trade Deficit Widens 93% in September 2025 as Services Exports Decline
India’s trade deficit almost doubled in September 2025 as imports surged and services exports weakened. The latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry highlights growing pressure on India’s external trade balance despite moderate growth in goods exports.
3. India Drops to 85th in 2025 Henley Passport Index
The 2025 Henley Passport Index, which ranks passports based on visa-free access, has seen India fall from 80th to 85th position. Indian passport holders can now access 57 countries without a visa, down from 62 countries last year.
4. PM Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth around 13,430 crore rupees in Kurnool
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth around 13,430 crore rupees in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, this afternoon.
5. HM Amit Shah inaugurates Extradition of Fugitives-Challenges and Strategies conference in New Delhi
Home Minister Amit Shah has reiterated that the government has adopted a zero-tolerance policy against corruption, crime, and terrorism.
6. Ahmedabad in Gujarat recommended as host for 2030 Commonwealth Games
In a landmark development for Indian sports, Ahmedabad in Gujarat has been recommended as the host city for 2030 Commonwealth Games.
7. Veteran Singer Raavu Balasaraswathi Devi Passes Away at 97
Veteran actress and singer Raavu Balasaraswathi Devi, revered as the first playback singer in Telugu cinema, passed away at her residence in Hyderabad.
8. Veteran Actor Pankaj Dheer, Known for Role as Karna in Mahabharat, Passes Away at 68
Veteran actor Pankaj Dheer, best known for playing Karna in B.R. Chopra’s famous TV show Mahabharat, passed away in Mumbai today at the age of 68 after fighting cancer. His funeral will be held in Mumbai this evening.
