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18th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National
The NDTV World Summit 2025 in New Delhi featured remarks from Narendra Modi describing India as a “reliable, responsible and resilient” partner in the global economy, citing rising investment flows and India’s role in global supply chains.
A senior bureaucrat at the Summit emphasised India’s soft-power—culture, tech, heritage—rather than only military might: “Hard power wins wars, but soft power defines time and wins hearts.”
Multiple developments in India’s defence & manufacturing sectors:
The BrahMos Aerospace facility in Lucknow inaugurated a booster & warhead building; ministers highlighted that indigenous defence manufacture is gaining momentum.
The government reaffirmed efforts for self-reliance in critical minerals and processing capabilities.
On the ritual and festive side:
It is reported that Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18 October 2025. Buying of gold/silver and certain auspicious foods is a major tradition for the day.
The Panchang (calendar) notes the tithi and rahu-kaal etc. for 18 October.
Weather/Environment: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued heavy-rainfall warnings across parts of southern India up to 18 October.
🌐 World / Global
A magnitude 5.63 earthquake struck Mindanao in the Philippines on 18 October.
On international diplomacy: commentary suggests that together India and China may play a larger role in “better global governance” as the traditional Western-led multilateral order evolves
On trade/energy diplomacy: The earlier claim by Donald Trump that India would stop buying Russian oil remains in the spotlight—India’s position continues to draw questions.
📅 Cultural / Observance & Miscellaneous
Dhanteras (part of the upcoming Diwali festivities) is observed today, with traditional beliefs around prosperity, wealth and auspicious purchases.
Banks: According to the calendar, banks in India may be closed today (Saturday) depending on regional holiday status.
