Great Britain won Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey title
- Great Britain won Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey title on 18th October 2015 after defeating India played in Malaysia. The event established in 2011 named after Sultan of Johor. India won two titles in 2013 and 2014.
‘Koppu’ (Lando) hit Northern Philippines
- Typhoon namely ‘Koppu’ (also known as Lando) hit Northern Philippines on 18th October 2015.
Indian short film ‘An Old Dog’s Diary’ awarded at London Film Festival
- Indian short film ‘An Old Dog’s Diary’ awarded at London Film Festival on 18th October 2015. London Film Festival was established in the year 1957.
Xuerui Li of China won women’s singles title of Denmark Open Badminton Title
- Xuerui Li of China won women’s singles title of Denmark Open Badminton Title on 18th October 2015 after defeating P.V. Sindhu while Chen Long of China won men’s singles title. The event formerly known as Danish Open.
Saketh Myneni of India won Vietnam Open Tennis title
- Saketh Myneni of India won Vietnam Open Tennis title on 18th October 2015 after defeating Jordan Thompson. Saketh Myneni won two titles till now earlier, he won Indore Open.
Rajasthan notified 5% quota for Gujjars and other SBCs
- Rajasthan notified 5% quota for Gujjars and other SBCs as announced on 16th October 2015 under Rajasthan Special Backward Classes Reservation Act, 2015. The State also provide 14% reservation to economically backward classes.
Shreehari Aney appointed as Advocate General of Maharashtra
- Shreehari Aney appointed as Advocate General of Maharashtra on 16th October 2015 under the provisions of Article 165 of the Indian Constitution.
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on 17th October 2015
- International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on 17th October 2015 under the theme ‘Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination’.
Maharashtra became 2nd State to declare drought his State after Karnataka
- Maharashtra became 2nd State to declare drought his State on 17th October 2015 as 14708 village came under deficient by over 50%. The 1st one State was Karnataka who declare the State drought hit in August 2015.
