7th October 2025 Daily Current Affairs
🇮🇳 India / National
India to roll out biometric authentication for UPI payments from 8 October
The Reserve Bank of India has mandated that from 8 October onwards, UPI users may authenticate transactions using biometric methods (face or fingerprint) instead of PINs.
World Bank warns U.S. tariffs will slow growth in South Asia
The World Bank has projected that South Asia’s economic growth will decelerate to ~5.8 % in 2026 (from 6.6 % in 2025), attributing much of the drag to high U.S. tariffs on Indian exports.
Indian rupee strengthens marginally
The Indian rupee appreciated to ~ ₹88.7375 per USD, aided by expectations of foreign portfolio inflows tied to large IPOs (e.g. Tata Capital, LG Electronics India). Still, analysts warn that U.S.–India trade frictions remain a downside risk
Gujarat begins observing “Vikas Saptah”
The Gujarat government has launched “Vikas Saptah” starting 7 October, to commemorate 24 years since Narendra Modi first became Chief Minister of Gujarat. The week will see various welfare scheme launches, pledges, cultural events, etc.
Severe weather, landslides in West Bengal
In West Bengal, heavy rains have triggered landslides, causing at least 20 fatalities and collapse of a bridge, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
Multi-party Indian delegations to attend UNGA 2025
India will send two multi-party parliamentary delegations to the 80th United Nations General Assembly in October, in a bid to project political consensus on international issues.
Anantam Highways Trust InvIT IPO opens
The Anantam Highways Trust InvIT opened its ₹400 crore IPO for subscription on 7 October; the subscription window runs until 9 October.
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti holiday in Delhi / U
Government offices in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are closed today on account of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti.
Wildlife sanctuaries reopen in Gujarat
All wildlife sanctuaries in Gujarat, including Gir, are being reopened earlier than usual (from 7 October) in view of administrative decisions and ahead of a presidential visit.
🌐 Global / International
Israel-Hamas conflict: two years since October 7, 2023 attack
Today marks the two-year anniversary of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attack. Indirect peace talks in Egypt are ongoing, viewed by some as possibly the last major diplomatic window.
UK Prime Minister Starmer’s visit to India (8–9 Oct) confirmed
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that UK PM Keir Starmer will visit India on 8–9 October, in line with strengthening ties post the UK–India trade agreement
