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’.
‘Abof.com’ launched by Aditya Birla Group
- Online fashion store ‘Abof.com’ launched by Aditya Birla Group on 16th October 2015.
Onsari Gharti Magar became 1st female House Speaker of Nepal
- Onsari Gharti Magar appointed as House Speaker of Nepal on 16th October 2015. She became 1st female Speaker in Nepal.
Former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani died
- Former Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Radhakrishna Hariram Tahiliani, died on 14th October 2015. He was 11th Chief of Naval Staff.
M.K. Surana appointed as CMD of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
- M.K. Surana appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. on 16th October 2015.
Indonesia signed an agreement with China to build high speed railway network
- Indonesia signed an agreement with China to build high speed railway network in Indonesia as announced on 16th October 2015.
Malaysia proposed to invest $30bn in India
- Malaysia proposed to invest $30bn in India as announced on 15th October 2015 as announced by Construction Industry Development Board, Malaysia. Malaysia will invest mainly in urban development and housing projects and in smart cities projects also.
Supreme Court of India declared National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) unconstitutional
- Supreme Court of India declared National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) as unconstitutional on 16th October 2015 as decided by five-Judge Constitutional Bench of SC.
