• Amit Shah inaugurated India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, emphasizing India’s focus on maritime safety, stability, and self-reliance.

• The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed ₹55 lakh to 18 Red Sanders cultivators in Tamil Nadu under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework.

• The Union Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission.

• The Cabinet also cleared the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for Rabi Season 2025–26 on Phosphatic and Potassic fertilizers.

Here’s a concise roundup of the key national and international developments for October 28, 2025:

• Aurangabad Railway Station in Maharashtra has been officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station, as per the Central Railway’s notification.

• India will host the Asia Pacific Accident Investigation Group (APAC-AIG) meeting and workshop for the first time from October 28–31, 2025, organized by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

1. Darbar Move Revived: The historic biannual “Darbar Move” tradition has been revived in winter 2025 after being suspended in 2021.

2. Global MIL Week 2025: The theme is “Minds Over AI: MIL in Digital Spaces”, focusing on ethics, human judgment, and intelligence in AI-driven environments.

• Adani Power’s Godda Plant Connected to National Grid
  The Government of India has approved linking Adani Power’s 1,600 MW Godda Ultra Super Critical Thermal Plant in Jharkhand to the national electricity grid, enabling domestic power supply alongside exports to Bangladesh.

• India Re-elected as COP10 Bureau Vice-Chair
  India has been re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of the COP10 Bureau under the International Convention against Doping in Sport during the 10th session at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris.

• MHA Proposal: The Ministry of Home Affairs proposed granting Article 371-like provisions to Ladakh after talks with the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance.

• NHAI Initiative: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) deployed 3D laser-based Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) across 23 states, covering 20,933 km of highways.

• Andhra CM Visit: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu began a three-day UAE visit to attract investments in green energy, digital infrastructure, and urban development.