Highlights / News Headlines, October 27
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Key Points
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to enhance India’s domestic food processing capacity, underscoring its critical role in ensuring national security, rural prosperity and economic resilience.
PM Prioritizes Food Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to enhance India’s domestic food processing capacity, underscoring its critical role in ensuring national security, rural prosperity and economic resilience.
Pradhan Slams Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s remark on scrapping the Waqf Act sparks controversy. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned it as misleading and divisive, urging voters to reject “jungle raj” and support development.
Run for Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the people to join the 'Run for Unity' on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', celebrated on October 31, to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year, India will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
India Maritime Week 2025
Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted India’s rich maritime legacy, noting that historical evidence of trade from the ancient port of Lothal to Egypt dates back 5,000 years.
Schools Shut, Shelters Ready
Ahead of cyclone ‘Montha’, the Odisha government has announced closure of schools and Anganwadi Centres on October 28, 29, and 30 in 8 vulnerable districts. Over 200 cyclone shelters are prepared, and 200 pregnant women have been shifted to safer locations.
ECoR Cancels 43 Trains
The East Coast Railway has cancelled 43 trains operating through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh between October 27 and 29, as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and smooth operational management.
Aid For Kendu Leaf Workers
The Odisha government has approved ₹50 crore under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kendu Patra Kalyan Panthi’ scheme for 2025–26, aiming to support over 9 lakh kendu leaf pluckers across 22 districts with financial assistance and welfare measures.
Historic Cuttack Baliyatra 2025
Indonesia has been named the official partner nation for Historic Cuttack Baliyatra 2025, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, set to begin on November 5. The announcement was made by the Cuttack district administration.
India Strengthens Global Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN 2025 summit in Kuala Lumpur, discussing progress in bilateral cooperation and strengthening ties between the two nations.
Bravery Turns Intro Nightmare
India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a Sydney hospital after suffering a left rib cage injury in Saturday’s match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Priteesmita Sets World Record
Indian weightlifter Priteesmitha Bhoi set a new Youth World Record at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, lifting 92kg in Clean & Jerk and totaling 158kg in the girls’ 44kg category, clinching gold for the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to enhance India’s domestic food processing capacity, underscoring its critical role in ensuring national security, rural prosperity and economic resilience.
Pradhan Slams Tejashwi
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav’s remark on scrapping the Waqf Act sparks controversy. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan condemned it as misleading and divisive, urging voters to reject “jungle raj” and support development.
Run for Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited the people to join the 'Run for Unity' on 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas', celebrated on October 31, to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year, India will mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
India Maritime Week 2025
Addressing the inauguration of the fourth India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted India’s rich maritime legacy, noting that historical evidence of trade from the ancient port of Lothal to Egypt dates back 5,000 years.
Schools Shut, Shelters Ready
Ahead of cyclone ‘Montha’, the Odisha government has announced closure of schools and Anganwadi Centres on October 28, 29, and 30 in 8 vulnerable districts. Over 200 cyclone shelters are prepared, and 200 pregnant women have been shifted to safer locations.
ECoR Cancels 43 Trains
The East Coast Railway has cancelled 43 trains operating through Odisha and Andhra Pradesh between October 27 and 29, as a precautionary measure to ensure passenger safety and smooth operational management.
Aid For Kendu Leaf Workers
The Odisha government has approved ₹50 crore under the ‘Mukhyamantri Kendu Patra Kalyan Panthi’ scheme for 2025–26, aiming to support over 9 lakh kendu leaf pluckers across 22 districts with financial assistance and welfare measures.
Historic Cuttack Baliyatra 2025
Indonesia has been named the official partner nation for Historic Cuttack Baliyatra 2025, Asia’s largest open-air trade fair, set to begin on November 5. The announcement was made by the Cuttack district administration.
India Strengthens Global Ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on the sidelines of the ASEAN 2025 summit in Kuala Lumpur, discussing progress in bilateral cooperation and strengthening ties between the two nations.
Bravery Turns Intro Nightmare
India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a Sydney hospital after suffering a left rib cage injury in Saturday’s match at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Priteesmita Sets World Record
Indian weightlifter Priteesmitha Bhoi set a new Youth World Record at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, lifting 92kg in Clean & Jerk and totaling 158kg in the girls’ 44kg category, clinching gold for the country.
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