12th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National News
India bowls out West Indies, enforces follow-on
In the second Test, West Indies were dismissed for 248 in their second innings, giving India a lead of 270 runs. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav (5/82) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/46) played key roles.
India-UK Naval Exercise KONKAN 2025 concludes phase
The bilateral naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Royal Navy, held off India’s western coast, wraps up its operational phases by 12 October.
Supreme Court’s National Consultation on Girl Child
The Supreme Court’s Juvenile Justice Committee is holding a two-day national stakeholder consultation (11–12 Oct) on “Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and Enabling Environment,” with representatives from law, social welfare, and community sectors.
Finance Minister to launch BJP campaign in Tamil Nadu
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman plans to flag off the BJP’s state campaign in Madurai on 12 October.
India declines participation in IWT Neutral Expert meeting
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has decided to stay out of the World Bank-mediated Neutral Expert meeting regarding the Kishanganga-Ratle hydropower dispute with Pakistan.
PM highlights farmer empowerment
Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empower farmers via innovation, investment, and improved market access, in line with the goal of a self-reliant India.
Punjab reports stubble burning incidents
On 11 October, Punjab recorded 14 new stubble burning cases (Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Gurdaspur), bringing the season’s total to 116. Enforcement actions and fines are ongoing.
Nagpur launches Diwali waste management drive
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation is starting a special drive from 12–18 October (under “Clean Diwali, Happy Diwali”) to help citizens dispose of old/unused items and manage festival waste.
Canada’s Foreign Minister begins India visit
Canadian FM Anita Anand is in India for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties through talks on trade, security, energy, and more.
US Ambassador meets PM Modi, discusses bilateral issues
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor held discussions with Prime Minister Modi on trade, defense, tech, and critical minerals, emphasizing the importance of the India-US Strategic Partnership.
🌍 International / Global News
The Gaza ceasefire continues, with efforts to scale up humanitarian assistance amid extensive destruction and displacement.
US–China tensions remain high, affecting global trade flows and influencing India’s diplomatic balancing.
Various regional hotspots and diplomatic shifts (Middle East, Central Asia) remain areas to watch.
