International Internet Day: 29 October 2021

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Every year on October 29, International Internet Day is observed around the world to commemorate the first use of the internet. In 1969, this day commemorates the transmission of the first electronic message from one computer to another.
ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network) was the name given to the Internet at that time.
The first International Internet Day was celebrated on October 29, 2005, to celebrate this momentous event in the history of telecommunications and technology.

India finished fourth at the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals (21 gold, 27 silver, 37 bronze), overtaking Uzbekistan on silver count.
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Aman Sehrawat won the men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling gold on 3 October by defeating DPR Korea’s Han Chong Song 11-7.
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World Animal Day is observed every year on 4 October to promote animal welfare and protect wildlife.
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India defeated Pakistan to win the Asian Games men’s cricket gold, posting 211/6 and defending successfully.
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Odisha announced ₹11 lakh each for the women’s hockey gold medallists after India defeated China 1-0 to end a 44-year drought.
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The foundation stone for Andhra Pradesh’s ₹1-lakh-crore Global Horticulture Hub was laid at Madanapalle on 2 October.
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Mumbai Port’s Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal was declared plastic-free on 2 October under Swachhata Abhiyan 2026.
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Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win Asian Games golf gold, finishing at 265 (−15).
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International Internet Day: 29 October 2021