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Bharat International Rice Conference 2025: Strengthening India’s Global Rice Leadership

  • The Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 will be held from 30–31 October 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The event is being organised by the Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF), with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry providing only non-financial support such as coordination and facilitation.

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Supreme Court Seeks Report on Suicide Prevention Efforts in Schools and Colleges

 

  • The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to submit reports within eight weeks on the implementation of suicide prevention and mental health guidelines in educational institutions. The move comes amid growing concern over rising cases of student suicides across the country.

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ECI to Begin Second Phase of Electoral Roll Revision in 12 States and UTs from November 4

 

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) will start the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 States and Union Territories (UTs) from November 4, 2025, with final lists to be published on February 7, 2026. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi.

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Rajasthan Bans Employment of Children Under 14 in Shops and Commercial Establishments

 

  • The Rajasthan government has approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, banning the employment of children below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma cleared the ordinance to protect child rights and ensure access to education, health, and nutrition.

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Prithvi Shaw Smashes 141-Ball Double Century in Ranji Trophy, Joins Ravi Shastri in Elite List

 

  • Mumbai’s Prithvi Shaw delivered a sensational performance in the Ranji Trophy, smashing a 141-ball double century against Chandigarh. His blistering knock of 222 runs from 156 balls, including 29 fours and 5 sixes, placed him among the fastest double-centurions in the tournament’s 91-year history.

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