“IMPORTANT DAYS”

International Animation Day 2025 Celebrates Global Animation Art

Every year on October 28, the world celebrates International Animation Day (IAD)—a global homage to the art of animation, observed across more than 50 countries. Spearheaded by ASIFA (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation), this celebration marks the birth of projected animation, commemorating Émile Reynaud’s historic screening using his Théâtre Optique in 1892, Paris.

Indian Army Observes 79th Infantry Day

Every year on 27 October, the Indian Army observes Infantry Day to commemorate a historic moment in independent India’s early defence efforts. This year marks the 79th Infantry Day, paying tribute to the infantry soldiers who air‑landed in Jammu & Kashmir in 1947 and played a pivotal role in defending Indian territory during the first major post‑independence conflict.

“SPORTS”

D Gukesh, Divya Deshmukh Win Double Gold at European Club Cup

Indian chess grandmasters D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh captured individual gold medals at the European Chess Club Cup 2025, providing a timely confidence boost ahead of the Chess World Cup in Goa. Indian chess stars D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh win individual gold at the European Chess Club Cup 2025, boosting momentum ahead of the World Cup in Goa. Playing for SuperChess, Gukesh clinched gold on Board 1, leading his team to tournament victory. This performance comes after a turbulent season for the reigning World Champion, who ended 2024 with the title but has since struggled for consistency in elite tournaments.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Catherine Connolly Elected Ireland’s 10th President

In a striking result for Irish politics, independent left‑wing politician Catherine Connolly has been elected as the 10th President of Ireland, winning a landslide victory over her main rival, Heather Humphreys. While the presidency is largely ceremonial, Connolly’s win signals a notable shift in Ireland’s political landscape — especially given her background, endorsements and campaign platform.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Stellerus to Launch First 3D Wind Data Satellite Network

In a pioneering move for climate and space technology, Hong Kong-based startup Stellerus Technology has announced plans to deploy the Feilian Constellation—the world’s first satellite constellation dedicated to capturing three-dimensional wind data. This ambitious project, named after the ancient Chinese god of wind, is set to transform how the world observes atmospheric dynamics, with vast implications for renewable energy, aviation safety, disaster management, and insurance modelling.

Japan Launches World’s First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin

In a major milestone for global digital finance, Japan has officially launched the world’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, named JPYC, on October 27, 2025. The debut marks a key turning point in the country’s evolving financial ecosystem, which has traditionally leaned heavily on cash and credit cards. Issued by Tokyo-based startup JPYC Inc., the digital token is fully backed by Japanese yen and government bonds (JGBs), and offers zero transaction fees during its initial rollout phase.

Putin Announces Successful Test of Nuclear‑Powered ‘Burevestnik’ Missile

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the successful test of the Burevestnik (9M730), a nuclear-powered, long-range cruise missile described by Russian authorities as having unlimited range and the capacity to bypass current missile defence systems. With a flight time of 15 hours covering 14,000 kilometres, this development signals a significant shift in strategic military capabilities and has potential implications for global security dynamics.