9th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 National / India
India extends deadline for first US LPG import tender
India has pushed back the deadline to 17 October 2025 for its first long-term liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import tender from the U.S. The tender involves state refiners (IOC, BPCL, HPCL) for about 2 million metric tons of LPG
NPCI launches new tech subsidiary NTSL
At the Global Fintech Fest 2025 (Mumbai, 7–9 October), the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) unveiled NPCI Tech Solutions Limited (NTSL), aimed at promoting fintech innovation in payments.
UK PM Starmer pushes India’s permanent UNSC seat claim
During his India visit, British PM Keir Starmer reiterated support for India to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
Air India expands UK connectivity
Air India will start a 4th daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow from 26 October, adding ~1,196 seats weekly.
Indo-Russian military exercise Indra underway
The joint exercise Indra 2025 is being held in Bikaner (Rajasthan), with around 250 Russian and Indian troops participating.
First Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference begins
The inaugural regional edition of Vibrant Gujarat started in Mehsana (Gujarat) on 9–10 October, focusing on sectors like green energy, agriculture, and industry.
Weather disruptions & school holidays
Due to heavy rains, landslides, and flood risks, many schools in states like West Bengal (Darjeeling) have been closed from 8 to 10 October.
Stock market / business insights
• Analyst recommendations for 9 October include CESC, EMIL, and RBL Bank.
• Key stocks to watch: TCS, Coal India, Senco Gold, Prestige Estates, etc.
🌐 International / Global
Ukraine’s counteroffensive disrupts Russia’s plans
Ukrainian forces claim their recent counteroffensive has derailed Russia’s attempts to capture additional territory in the Donetsk region.
Afghan Taliban FM visits India
Afghanistan’s Taliban Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, began his first diplomatic visit to India, meeting Indian officials to discuss cooperation, trade, and diplomatic engagement.
