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28 october 2025

Oct 28, 2025

Major Historical Events

 

Year Event Significance
1636 Harvard University Founded  The Massachusetts Bay Colony established the first institution of higher learning in what would become the United States.
1886 Statue of Liberty Dedicated  President Grover Cleveland dedicated this iconic gift from France, a enduring symbol of freedom and welcome to immigrants.
1919 Volstead Act Passed  The U.S. Congress passed this act, enforcing Prohibition and banning the sale and production of alcoholic beverages.
1940 Ohi Day  Greece commemorates the rejection of Italy's ultimatum and subsequent invasion during World War II.
1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Ends  Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove missiles from Cuba, defusing a tense U.S.-Soviet nuclear standoff.
1965 Gateway Arch Completed  The 630-foot stainless steel monument in St. Louis, symbolizing the "Gateway to the West," was finished.

 

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29 october 2025

Oct 28, 2025

World Stroke Day and Republic Day of Turkey

  • October 29 is marked by two major global observances — World Stroke Day and Republic Day of Turkey. The day holds both international and national significance, focusing on health awareness and historical celebration.

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Kerala Unveils Vision 2031 to Achieve dollar 50 Billion IT Value and 5 Lakh Jobs

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • The Kerala government has released its draft “IT Vision 2031”, aiming to generate $50 billion in IT value and create over five lakh high-value jobs by 2031. The plan focuses on making Kerala a global hub for ethical, sustainable, and innovation-driven technology, leveraging its skilled workforce and strong digital infrastructure.

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Indian Army to Procure First Indigenously Manufactured Software Defined Radios

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • The Indian Army has signed a contract to procure its first batch of indigenously designed and manufactured Software Defined Radios (SDRs), marking a major step in strengthening secure communication and advancing defence self-reliance. The SDRs have been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

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BPCL and OIL Partner to Develop Rs1-Lakh Crore Ramayapatnam Greenfield Refinery

Oct 28, 2025

 

  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) have signed a non-binding agreement to jointly develop a Rs1-lakh crore Greenfield Refinery and Petrochemical Complex at Ramayapatnam in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. The project, backed by the state government, aims to expand India’s refining and petrochemical capacity by FY 2030.

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