11th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National News
India to restore Embassy in Kabul
India has announced plans to upgrade its existing technical mission in Kabul into a full-fledged embassy, signalling a possible step toward formal diplomatic recognition of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan
SBI scheduled downtime for digital services
On 11 October 2025, the State Bank of India (SBI) will carry out maintenance between 1:10 AM and 2:10 AM IST, during which services such as UPI, IMPS, and NEFT will be unavailable.
Global Fintech Fest 2025 inaugurated by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in Mumbai, highlighting India’s growing role in the fintech and digital economy space.
Hockey India’s 100-year celebration
To mark 100 years of hockey administration in India (since the formation of the Indian Hockey Federation in 1925), Hockey India plans to stage 1,000 matches across the country on 7 November 2025 as part of the celebrations.
India vs West Indies Test — India declares
In the second (and final) Test match against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India declared their first innings at 518 for 5. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 175 and captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 129.
🌐 International / Global News
Gaza ceasefire & humanitarian situation
As a ceasefire enters its second day between Israel and Hamas, aid groups are scaling up relief in Gaza amid massive destruction and displacement. Many Palestinians returning home are finding them reduced to rubble
US–China trade tensions & India diplomacy
Tensions between the US and China over trade have flared anew, with implications for India as it negotiates trade deals with both sides. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar recently met the US envoy-designate, reflecting the delicate balancing act in diplomacy.
Other global developments
Israel has refused to release Barghouti (a Palestinian leader) as part of hostage-release demands.
Rail disruptions between Mumbai and Pune due to yard remodelling at Karjat.
