14th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National News
Government launches fixed-fare scheme for Alliance Air
The Union government has introduced a fixed fare pilot scheme for Alliance Air on select routes from 13 October through 31 December 2025, intended to stabilize pricing and test demand.
Security forces kill two terrorists in Kupwara, infiltration bid foiled
Along the Line of Control in the Kupwara sector (Jammu & Kashmir), security forces responded to suspicious movement and eliminated two terrorists, thwarting an infiltration attempt
New Haryana DGP appointed amid IPS officer’s ‘suicide’ case
Following controversy over the death of IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, the government has assigned OP Singh (1992 batch IPS) as the new Director General of Police (DGP) in Haryana, as an additional charge.
Serum Institute of India partners with CEPI to boost pandemic preparedness
Pune-based Serum Institute is collaborating with CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations) to develop a baculovirus vaccine platform targeting H5N1 bird flu and working toward preparedness for an emergent “Disease X.”
TRAI extends deadline for stakeholder comments
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has extended to 14 October 2025 the deadline for stakeholders to respond to its draft Broadcasting–Cable Interconnection (Addressable Systems) Regulations, 2025
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10
As of 14 October 2025, Microsoft ceases security and feature updates for Windows 10, urging users to upgrade or shift to Windows 11 or alternatives.
India hosts UN Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) Chiefs’ Conclave
From 14 to 16 October, India is hosting the UN TCC Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi, bringing together military leadership from over 30 nations. Notably, Pakistan and China were not invited.
🌐 International / Global News
Global financial system vulnerable amid market surge — BoE chief warns
The Governor of the Bank of England cautioned that rising asset valuations and policy gaps may expose the global financial system to shocks.
Markets react to U.S.–China trade tensions
Global markets are under pressure as trade conflicts escalate, with port fees, tariffs, and retaliatory measures affecting shipping and export flows.
Rubio demands release of 700 Cuban political prisoners
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio has called on the Cuban government to immediately free 700 political prisoners as part of human rights appeals.
