5th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National
New ICG Fast Patrol Vessel “Akshar” commissioned
The Indian Coast Guard commissioned ICGS Akshar at Karaikal, Puducherry. It is the second in the Adamya-series of fast patrol vessels, built by Goa Shipyard with over 60% indigenous content.
Jaishankar on evolving nature of warfare / India’s strategic posture
At the Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said modern conflicts increasingly take the form of “contactless wars” — leveraging trade, supply chains, tech, finance, etc. He emphasized India’s strategy must rest on internal capabilities, structural resilience, and not being overly dependent on any single partner.
He also drew “red lines” in the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, indicating Delhi will resist deals that undermine core interests.
Mumbai High Court order on illegal detention
The Bombay High Court directed Maharashtra to pay ₹1 lakh in compensation in a case of “illegal detention,” stating that an arrest inherently brings humiliation and lasting impact.
Heavy rains, landslides in Darjeeling / North Bengal
Catastrophic rainfall led to landslides in Darjeeling and surrounding districts. Several killed, many missing; major damage to infrastructure and roads. The central & state governments announced relief operations. PM Modi and other leaders expressed condolences.
India-UK maritime exercise begins
India and the United Kingdom commenced Konkan-25, an eight-day bilateral maritime exercise off India’s west coast. The Indian carrier INS Vikrant and UK’s HMS Prince of Wales are participating
Nepal landslides: dozens dead
In Nepal, heavy monsoon rains triggered landslides that killed at least 44 people. India extended condolences and offered support.
India decries U.S. tariffs on Russian oil imports
The Indian government, through EAM Jaishankar, called U.S. tariffs on Indian imports of Russian oil “unfair.” He pointed out that many European nations also buy Russian energy but are not penalized.
India-EU FTA talks to resume Oct 6
The 14th round of Free Trade Agreement negotiations between India and the European Union is set to begin on 6 October, with both sides aiming to conclude the deal by year end
Piyush Goyal to visit Qatar, trade ties agenda
Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit Doha starting 6 October for the India-Qatar Joint Commission on Trade and Commerce, with the India–Qatar FTA likely on the agenda.
India–China to resume direct flights
After a 5-year suspension, India and China plan to resume direct air connectivity by late October, pending airline decisions. The Kolkata–Guangzhou route is among those likely to restart.
🌐 Global / International
India reaffirms “no first use” nuclear doctrine
At a UN disarmament meeting (on 4 October), India restated its policy of never using nuclear weapons first, only responding if attacked.
Chess World Cup 2025
The FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 is scheduled in Goa, India from 31 October to 27 November. The event features 206 players ina knockout format.
Women’s Cricket World Cup ongoing
The 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup is underway (co-hosted by India & Sri Lanka).
