The collected sources offer a broad overview of India's economic, political, and social landscape as of October 2025. Key developments include the activation of the India-EFTA trade agreement, which aims to secure $100 billion in investment and boost the 'Make in India' initiative. On the domestic front, the articles highlight persistent crises, such as the alarming number of farmer suicides and challenges in the Swachh Bharat sanitation mission, which struggles with verification and sustainability. Furthermore, the texts cover significant political and cultural events, including the centenary of the RSS, the growing influence of Indian tech billionaires, and Prime Minister Putin's anticipated visit, which underscores India’s independent foreign policy amid U.S. tensions. Finally, the sources touch upon ongoing Indo-Pakistani sporting disputes and the serious projected public health threat posed by chikungunya across India.