School Assembly News Headlines: 1 April 2025 

National News

1. PM and President Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Emphasize Brotherhood, Compassion, and Peace for a Harmonious Society.

2. AFSPA Extended in 8 Nagaland Districts and 21 Police Stations for Six More Months from April 1, 2025.

3. PM Modi Launches ₹33,700 Crore Projects in Chhattisgarh, Aims to Boost Jobs, Infrastructure, Housing, and Rural Development.

4. MHA Extends AFSPA in Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland; Ethnic Violence in Manipur Persists Since May 2023.

International News

1. SpaceX to Launch First Polar Human Spaceflight, Conducts X-Ray in Space, Mushroom Growth Experiment for Mars Research

2. Trump Threatens Iran with Bombing, Secondary Tariffs If It Fails to Comply with Proposed US Nuclear Deal

Sports News

1. RR Captain Riyan Parag Fined ₹12 Lakh for Slow Overrate in Six-Run Victory Against CSK in IPL Match

2. Djokovic Misses 100th ATP Title as Czech Teen Jakub Mensik Stuns Him in Miami Open Final in Straight Sets

Business News

1. India, US Move Closer to Trade Deal; Commerce Ministry to Hold Key Talks on Agriculture, Heavy Industries, and Petroleum Imports

2. PNGRB Proposes New Gas Tariff Policy, Aims to Offer Lowest Rates for City Gas Entities Selling CNG, Piped Gas

1. BIMSTEC 6th Summit to Convene in Bangkok on April 4, 2025, Focusing on Regional Prosperity, Resilience, and Economic Cooperation
The 6th BIMSTEC Summit, three years after the last one, will be preceded by senior officials’ and foreign ministers’ meetings on April 2 and 3. Discussions will focus on economic and technical cooperation.

2. Nirmala Sitharaman to Launch NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal Featuring 30 Years of State Financial and Economic Data
The portal, developed by NITI Aayog and NCAER, will provide data on state finances from 1990-91 to 2022-23. It will include social, economic, and fiscal parameters, research reports, and expert analysis.

3. Delhi Assembly to Receive CAG Report on April 1 on Air Pollution from Vehicles and Transport Sector Challenges
The CAG audit will examine measures to control air pollution from vehicles. It follows a report revealing Delhi Transport Corporation’s ₹70,471 crore loss under the AAP government, highlighting financial mismanagement.

4. Prime Minister and President Extend Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings, Emphasizing Unity, Compassion, and Brotherhood in Their Messages
PM Modi and President Murmu greeted the nation on Eid-ul-Fitr, highlighting harmony, kindness, and prosperity. The President shared her message in Urdu, emphasizing brotherhood, charity, and social goodwill.

5. Government Extends AFSPA in Eight Nagaland Districts and 21 Police Stations for Six More Months from April 1, 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs extended AFSPA in parts of Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh, declaring several districts as disturbed areas due to security concerns, maintaining law and order for six more months.

6. PM Modi Launches Development Projects Worth ₹33,700 Crore in Chhattisgarh, Aims to Boost Jobs and Infrastructure Growth
Prime Minister Modi inaugurated multiple projects in Bilaspur, focusing on infrastructure, education, and rural development. He emphasized these initiatives would create employment and accelerate Chhattisgarh’s economic progress.

7. AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh for Six Months; 13 Police Stations in Five Manipur Districts Exempted
The Ministry of Home Affairs extended AFSPA in Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh, citing security concerns. Manipur districts under 13 police stations remain exempt as ethnic violence persists since May 2023.

8. Kerala Declares 1,021 Out of 1,034 Local Self-Government Institutions ‘Waste-Free’ on International Zero Waste Day
Kerala achieved a 97.96% waste-free status in local self-government institutions. Minister M.B. Rajesh called this milestone a testament to the state’s commitment to sustainable waste management practices.

9. Indian Air Force to Participate in Multinational Air Exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece from March 31 to April 11, 2025
The Indian Air Force will send Su-30 MKI fighters, IL-78, and C-17 aircraft for INIOCHOS-25, a major multinational air combat exercise hosted by Greece.

10. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to Launch NITI NCAER States Economic Forum Portal on April 1, 2025
NITI Aayog and NCAER developed a data portal covering state finances, economic trends, and research from 1990-91 to 2022-23, offering valuable insights for policymakers and researchers.

1. SpaceX to Launch First Human Spaceflight Over Earth’s Polar Regions with Groundbreaking Experiments.
SpaceX will launch the “Fram2” mission with four astronauts to conduct experiments like taking the first X-ray in space and growing mushrooms in microgravity, aiding future Mars exploration.

2. US President Trump Warns Iran of “Possible Bombing” and Secondary Tariffs Over Nuclear Deal.
Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if it rejects the US-proposed nuclear deal. He stated that Iran has a few weeks to comply before potential military and economic actions.

3. Trump Warns Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Over Rare Earth Deal and NATO Membership Ambitions.
Trump cautioned Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy against renegotiating a rare earth deal with the US. He suggested that backing out could impact Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and lead to serious consequences.

4. WHO Declares Myanmar Earthquake a Top Emergency, Seeks $8 Million for Medical Aid.
WHO classified Myanmar’s earthquake as a top-level emergency, requesting $8 million for urgent medical aid and disease prevention. India and other nations have sent emergency teams and supplies.

5. Israel Appoints Former Navy Chief Eli Sharvit as New Shin Bet Director Amid Security Concerns.
Israeli PM Netanyahu appointed retired Vice Admiral Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet’s new director. The move follows security failures exposed during the October 2023 Hamas attacks.

1. Rajasthan Board Announces April 9 as New Date for Class 12 Business Studies Exam After Paper Leak Issue
RBSE rescheduled the Class 12 Business Studies exam after a paper leak. Around 30,000 Commerce students had earlier appeared for the cancelled exam.

2. TSPSC Releases Marks and General Ranking List for Group 1 Services Exam 2024, Candidates Can Check Until April 4
Telangana Public Service Commission (TSPSC) published the final marks and ranking list. The recruitment aims to fill 563 Group 1 vacancies.

3. University of Houston and Delhi Technological University Sign MoU for Five-Year Educational and Research Collaboration
The MoU will promote faculty exchanges, joint research, and scholarly sharing between UH and DTU, with possible renewal in 2030.

4. ISRO Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Opens Registration for Multiple Posts, Applications Accepted Until April 9, 2025
Eligible candidates can apply for ISRO VSSC positions through the official website. The recruitment drive aims to fill various vacancies.

5. IGNOU to Close Registration for Open and Distance Learning and Online Programmes Today, Last Chance to Apply
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will shut its admission portal today. Candidates must submit applications through ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.