Maharashtra’s Aurangabad Railway Station was renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station.
RBI launched its fourth global hackathon, HaRBInger 2025, themed “Secure Banking: Powered by Identity, Integrity, and Inclusivity.”
The year 2026 has been declared as the “ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation” to enhance collaboration between India and ASEAN countries in maritime security, ocean research, disaster response, and sustainable use of marine resources.
China’s CR450 bullet train reached 450 kilometers per hour during pre-service trials on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu line, making it the world’s fastest train.
Odisha weightlifter Preetismita Bhoi won the gold medal in the 44 kg category at the 3rd Asian Youth Games held in Bahrain.
A book titled Ulaga Arangil Siraj Ul Minnath on Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader Abdul Samad was released at Chennai, on his birth anniversary on October 26, 2025.
Cyclone Montha formed over the Bay of Bengal and made landfall near Kakinada on the Andhra Pradesh coast
The cyclone was named “Montha,” meaning fragrant or beautiful flower, suggested by Thailand under the North Indian Ocean naming system.
World Thrift Day is observed on October 31 globally and on October 30 in India.
The theme for 2025 is “Conquer your Tomorrow,” launched by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI).