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NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||28/10/2025.

 

NEWS & VIEWS|||SARASIJ|||28/10/2025.

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 INDIA: (GOI, SWARAJYA, VISHWAMITRA, HINDU POST, INDIA TODAY).

The Election Commission announces second phase of Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in 12 states and Union Territories; Process to start from tomorrow and conclude on 7th February, next year.

In the Indian electoral system, SIR stands for Special Intensive Revision. It is a special drive launched by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that the electoral rolls (voter lists) are accurate, complete, and up to date. The purpose of this process is to include eligible voters who may have been left out and to remove names of those who are no longer eligible, such as deceased or shifted persons. Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a comprehensive, door-to-door verification process of electoral rolls.

Aurangabad Railway Station Renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Station: Nearly three years after Aurangabad city in Maharashtra was renamed, the Central Railway officially changed Aurangabad railway station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar railway station with the new station code CPSN.

Uttarakhand will implement a green tax on all vehicles from outside the state to protect the Himalayan ecosystem and reduce pollution in destinations like Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainital, and Rishikesh. The tax, ranging from ₹80 to ₹700 depending on vehicle type, will be collected through ANPR cameras and automatic digital deduction.

WORLD: (REUTER, AP, AFP, BLOOMBERG, CNN, WP)

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials reached a framework yesterday for a potential trade deal on tariffs and other issues ahead of a meeting between President Donald Trump and  President Xi Jinping this week.

President Javier Milei’s ruling party will expand its presence in Argentina’s legislature after outpacing the main opposition alliance by a wide margin in yesterday’s midterms. The election was seen as a referendum on Milei’s pro-market economic overhaul.

Trump announced a 10 percent tariff increase on Canadian goods Saturday.

Trump presided yesterday over the signing of a deal formalizing a July ceasefire agreement between the two countries. The deal commits both sides to withdrawing heavy weapons from their shared border and establishing a monitoring mechanism.

Timor-Leste, Asia’s youngest country, became the eleventh member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) yesterday. It is the bloc’s first expansion since the 1990s.

U.S.-Brazil talks. The two countries committed to launch trade negotiations at a meeting yesterday between Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Malaysia. Trump said the leaders “get along very well” and he believed the two countries could reach a deal quickly. It marked a shift in tone from Trump’s earlier criticism of Brazil and imposition of 50 percent tariffs on the country.

International allies may be reluctant to support Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro in the face of U.S. pressure, but his grip over the country remains tight.--TWTW

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY:

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 was announced on 26 October 2025 to honour excellence in science, technology, and innovation.

Vigyan Ratna: Prof. Jayant Vishnu Narlikar (Physics) Posthumously.

Vigyan Shri:  Dr Gyanendra Pratap Singh (Agricultural Science); Dr Yusuf Mohammad Seikh (Atomic Energy); Dr K Thangaraj (Biological Sciences); Prof. Pradeep Thalappil (Chemistry); Prof. Aniruddha Bhalchandra Pandit (Engineering Sciences); Dr. S Venkata Mohan (Environmental Science); Prof. Mahan Mj (Mathematics and Computer Science); Jayan N (Space Science and Technology)

Vigyan Yuva: Dr Jagdis Gupta Kapuganti (Agricultural Science); Dr Satendra Kumar Mangrauthia (Agricultural Science); Debarka Sengupta (Biological Sciences); Dr Deepa Agashe (Biological Sciences); Dr Dibyendu Das (Chemistry); Dr Waliur Rahaman (Earth Science); Prof. Arkaprava Basu ((Engineering Sciences); Prof. Sabyasachi Mukherjee (Mathematics and Computer Science); Prof. Shweta Prem Agrawal (Mathematics and Computer Science); Dr Suresh Kumar (Medicine); Prof. Amit Kumar Agarwal (Physics); Prof. Surhud Shrikant More (Physics); Ankur Garg (Space Science and Technology); Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam (Technology & Innovation)

Vigyan Team: Team- Aroma Mission CSIR (Agricultural Science)

China’s CR450 has become the world’s fastest high-speed train, reaching 453 km/h during pre-service testing on the Shanghai–Chengdu corridor. The train accelerates to 350 km/h in just 4 minutes 40 seconds, surpassing its predecessor CR400  by 100 seconds.

ENTERTAINMENT:

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage in 2025 is observed on Monday, 27 October.

​This annual observance, designated by UNESCO, aims to raise global awareness of the importance and vulnerability of audiovisual documents such as films, sound and video recordings, and radio and television programs, and to call for urgent measures to preserve them.

​2025 Theme and Focus: ​The theme for World Day for Audiovisual Heritage 2025 is "Digitizing Our Shared UNESCO History" (or "A Window to the World," depending on the source).

ENVIRONMENTAL: -

Cyclone Montha Intensifies Over Bay of Bengal; Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore till 29th.

The cyclone name “Montha” (मोंथा) was given by Thailand. In Thai, “Montha”  is a female name — it refers to a kind of flower, specifically the Bougainvillea flower 🌸

GAMES & SPORTS: -

ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 #  31 ODIs

India Women vs Bangladesh Women, 28th Match

No result - due to rain

DAS KAPITAL:

Indian Share Market: -

*BSE SENSEX* 84,778.84 +566.96 (0.67%)🌲

*NIFTY* 25,966.05 +170.90 (0.66%)🌲

Currency Exchange Rates:

*USD*  ₹ 88/- *GBP*  ₹118/-*Euro* : ₹ 103/-*China Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12/-

Bullion:

*GOLD* : ₹ 12,450/ 01gm (24 krt)

*SILVER* : ₹ 1,55,000/KG

WHAT IS NEXT:

Today, Trump begins a trip to Japan.

Today, United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Turkey.

Today, the Future Investment Initiative begins in Saudi Arabia.

Tomorrow, Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica.

 

NIGHT WATCH:

The first quarter moon on Oct. 29 is a perfect target for lunar observing. Half-lit moons reveal stunning surface detail, from the bright ejecta rays of Copernicus to the subtle ridges of Mare Imbrium. Shadows are long and contrast high, making craters pop in sharp relief!

 

 

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