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According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), India's foreign exchange reserves rose to $702 billion in the week ending October 17, 2025, surpassing the $700 billion mark after three weeks. This increase was mainly due to a sharp jump in gold reserves, while foreign currency assets decreased by $1.6 billion to $570 billion.
In a significant achievement for India's banking sector, the State Bank of India (SBI) has been awarded the 'World's Best Consumer Bank 2025' by global publication Global Finance. This honor reflects SBI's progress in digital banking, customer service, and financial inclusion.
Marking a major milestone in the history of the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally has been named the new Archbishop of Canterbury. She is the first woman to hold this prestigious position. 63-year-old Mullally previously served as Chief Nursing Officer at the NHS and later became London's first female bishop.
Rohit Sharma has achieved another remarkable feat, becoming the third-highest run-scorer for India in ODI cricket, surpassing Sourav Ganguly.
Darbar Move: A centuries-old tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, where the government shifts its offices between Srinagar (summer capital) and Jammu (winter capital).
Famous actor Satish Shah passed away at the age of 74. He is remembered for his comedic roles in films and TV serials. His character Indravadan Sarabhai in the TV show 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' is still a favorite among people.
Abhinav Bindra has been appointed as the torchbearer for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Bindra is an Olympic gold medalist in shooting.
Thailand's beloved and revered royal figure, Queen Mother Sirikit, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the age of 93. The Royal Household Bureau confirmed that her demise occurred in a Bangkok hospital, where she was admitted on October 17 for the treatment of a blood infection.
South Korea is ready to deploy its highly powerful ballistic missile 'Hyunmoo-5' by the end of this year, which significantly increases its deterrence capabilities against North Korea. It is called a 'monster missile' due to its tremendous destructive power. Weighing approximately 36 tons, this missile can carry an eight-ton warhead. Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek said its objective is to establish 'balance' on the peninsula.
Disarmament Week is celebrated annually from October 24 to 30, coinciding with the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations.
The Government of India has recently approved linking the Godda Thermal Plant in Jharkhand to the national power grid. This initiative is aimed at strengthening the power infrastructure and ensuring better power distribution across the country.
The 'Ningol Chakouba festival' was recently celebrated in Manipur. This festival is a significant annual event for the Manipuri community, especially for women.
Jammu and Kashmir Accession Day is celebrated on October 26, in memory of the Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir on this day in 1947. This document formally makes Jammu and Kashmir a part of India.
Earth has recently gained a new space companion – a small asteroid named 2025 PN7, which NASA has officially confirmed. It's not a real "moon," but it orbits the Sun in a path similar to Earth's, making it appear to travel alongside our planet in space.