19th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs

🇮🇳 India & National

1. India U‑17 Women’s Football Team qualify for AFC U‑17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026

India’s U-17 women’s team defeated Uzbekistan U‑17 Women’s Football Team 2-1 in their second Group G match in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

 

With this, India has all three women’s teams — U-17, U-20 and Senior — qualified for their respective AFC Asian Cups for the first time.

The final tournament will be hosted by China in April 2026.
Why this is significant: It marks an important milestone in Indian women’s football, indicating growth in grassroots and youth levels, and also shows stronger processes in talent identification and development.

2. Ladakh leadership to meet Ministry of Home Affairs on 22 October about statehood/Sixth Schedule

The region’s representatives (via the Leh Apex Body) will meet the Home Ministry sub-committee in Delhi on 22 Oct to press for demands of full statehood and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule.

Why important: Security, governance and autonomy for union territories like Ladakh remain an evolving topic in the Indian federal structure. This could set precedent for other regions too.

3. Air India to operate special flight from Milan to Delhi

The airline arranged a special flight to bring back over 250 stranded passengers in Milan (flight cancelled due to technical issue) on 17 Oct. The special flight is on 19 Oct.

This shows the logistical responsiveness of the carrier, but also highlights the vulnerability of travellers to sudden cancellations and the need for contingency planning.

4. State-level: In Chittapur (Karnataka) authorities deny permission for an Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) march; tensions rise with Dalit outfits

The local administration refused permission for an RSS route march on 19 Oct citing law-and-order concerns. Simultaneously, the Bhim Army and Indian Dalit Panthers Organisation had applied for marches on the same route, increasing tensions.

Why relevant: Demonstrates the ongoing tensions around processions, mobilisation and identity politics at regional levels in India.

🌍 Global / International

5. Escalation in Gaza — Cease-fire under pressure; Israeli air-strikes in Rafah

The cease-fire between Gaza (and Hamas) and Israel is reported to be under heavy strain: Israeli strikes in Rafah and Jabalia responding to militant fire.

The humanitarian situation remains acute with children out of school, aid corridor concerns, and the overall war nearing its conclusion as per Israeli leadership.

Why this matters: The Middle East remains a flashpoint with global ripple effects — humanitarian, diplomatic and security-wise. For India (and globally) this remains a critical area of foreign policy watch.

6. Australia records October heat-records amid political/social agitation

In Western Australia multiple locations recorded the hottest October days in history. Meanwhile, in Melbourne anti-immigration protests turned violent and police used pepper‐spray.

Global context: Climate patterns are shifting, contributing to extreme weather. Social tensions (immigration) globally are also resurfacing with stronger mobilisation.

🏅 Other Highlights

7. Sports — DP World India Championship 2025 at Delhi Golf Club

The tournament (a key “Back-9” event on the Race to Dubai) features top players including Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood & Shane Lowry.

Significance: Good for India’s visibility in global golf circuits and can spur interest in the sport domestically.