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Top 20 National News Headlines October 22, 2025

Top 20 National News Headlines (October 22, 2025)

Here are the most important national news headlines in Indian English, perfect for your news blog website:

Politics & Governance

1. Bihar Assembly Polls: Campaign Heats Up - With voting approaching, political rallies intensify in Bihar; top leaders from the NDA and INDIA bloc trade barbs on issues of development and anti-corruption.

2. Allegations of Candidate Intimidation Rock Bihar Elections - Political strategist Prashant Kishor alleges that top BJP leaders pressured some of his candidates to withdraw nominations; the BJP has yet to respond to the claims.

3. Centre Releases Advanced Tax Devolution to States - Union Government releases an advance installment of $$₹ 1,01,603$$ crore in tax devolution to state governments to accelerate capital spending ahead of the festive season.

4. Lokpal Faces Opposition Scrutiny Over Luxury Car Purchase - The constitutional body, Lokpal, draws ire from Opposition parties over its proposal to purchase seven new BMW luxury vehicles.

5. India Upgrades 'Technical Mission' in Kabul to Embassy - India formally enhances its diplomatic presence by upgrading its 'technical mission' in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, following recent high-level discussions.

6. Jal Jeevan Mission: Centre Seeks Action Taken Against Irregularities - The Union government directs states to detail action taken against officials and contractors involved in irregularities concerning the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission.

Economy & Business

7. RBI Holds Policy Rate Steady, Prioritizes Inflation Control - RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das states that while there is scope for a rate cut, current economic conditions are not suitable, reiterating inflation control as the top priority.

8. Festive Season Boost: Retail Sales Hit 'Blockbuster' High - Retailers report a significant surge in sales for smartphones, appliances, and automobiles during the Navratri-Diwali period, partly attributed to recent GST rate cuts.

9. Indian Markets Closed for Bali Pratipada - The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) remain closed today, October 22, on account of Bali Pratipada (Vikram Samvant New Year Day).

10. Seafood Exporters Shift Focus from US to Australia - Facing steep tariffs imposed by the US, Andhra Pradesh's seafood exporters are reportedly diverting their trade focus to the Australian market.

11. Maruti Suzuki Reports 50% Jump in Festival Deliveries - India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, reports delivering approximately 3.25 lakh vehicles during the recent festive period, marking a substantial year-on-year increase.

Environment & Health

12. Post-Diwali Air Quality Deteriorates Across North India - Air quality plunges to 'Poor' or 'Very Poor' categories across the Delhi-NCR region and several UP cities like Lucknow and Kanpur following Diwali firecracker use.

13. Supreme Court Ruling on Crackers Criticized Amid Pollution Spike - Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant comments that the Supreme Court's firecracker decision appeared to prioritize the fireworks industry over citizens' "right to breathe."

14. Tamil Nadu on Red Alert Amid Intensifying Northeast Monsoon - Flood warnings and a red alert are issued for eight coastal and north-eastern districts of Tamil Nadu due to forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall.

15. Over 300 Cracker-Related Injuries Reported in Chandigarh Hospitals - Medical facilities in Chandigarh report a catastrophic number of firecracker-related injuries following the Diwali celebrations, with some victims facing severe vision loss.

Social & Education

16. NMC Sanctions 10,650 New MBBS Seats and 41 New Medical Colleges - The National Medical Commission (NMC) approves a major expansion, aiming to boost medical education capacity ahead of the NEET 2026 examination.

17. Govardhan Puja Celebrated Across India - Devotees observe Govardhan Puja today, the day after Diwali, with rituals like Annakut and worshipping the symbolic Govardhan Hill.

18. School Holiday Declared in Several States for Post-Diwali Observance - Schools in multiple states, including parts of Kerala, UP, and Delhi-NCR, remain closed today on account of Govardhan Puja and extended festive breaks.

19. Concerns Raised as 70% of NIOS Class 10 Students Fail in Four Years - Official data reveals a high failure rate in Class 10 at the National Institute of Open Schooling, sparking concerns over the system's effectiveness.

20. Intrusion Detection System Installed on Railways to Prevent Elephant Deaths - The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) implements an advanced Intrusion Detection System to protect wildlife and reduce elephant deaths caused by train accidents.

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