School Assembly News Headlines: 10 August 2025 

National News

1. PM Modi to Launch Three Vande Bharat Trains, Inaugurate Bangalore Metro Yellow Line, and Unveil Key Urban Connectivity Projects in Karnataka

2. Mr. Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Kakori Revolutionaries on 100th Anniversary, Honouring Their Courage and Sacrifice in India’s Freedom Struggle

3. Government Issues Guidelines for 23rd National e-Governance Awards 2026, Invites Nominations from September 1 to October 15

4. 5India Welcomes US-Russia Talks in Alaska on Ukraine Conflict, Expresses Hope for Peaceful Resolution and Reiterates Era of Peace

International News

1. WHO Declares Kenya Free from Sleeping Sickness, Marking 10th Nation to Eliminate Disease and Advance Africa’s Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

2. NASA Crew-10 Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After 146-Day ISS Mission Conducting Over 200 Experiments on Microgravity Effects

Sports News 

1. India Women’s U-20 Rugby Team Storms into Asia Championship Semi-Finals with Dominant Wins over Kazakhstan and UAE in Rajgir

2. Ramesh Budihal, Kishore Kumar Make History as First Indians to Enter Asian Surfing Championship Open Men’s Semifinals in Mahabalipuram

Business News

1. SBI to Sell ₹20,000 Crore Bonds Despite ₹12 Trillion Lending Capacity; Reports 12.5% June Quarter Profit Growth

2. India’s Forex Reserves Plunge $9.3 Billion to $688 Billion, Marking Biggest Weekly Decline Since November 2024, RBI Data Shows

1. PM Modi to Visit Karnataka, Launch Three Vande Bharat Trains, Inaugurate Bangalore Metro Yellow Line and Connectivity Projects
PM Modi will visit Karnataka tomorrow to flag off three Vande Bharat trains, inaugurate Bangalore Metro Yellow Line, lay foundation stones for key urban connectivity projects, ride the metro, and address a public gathering.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Kakori Revolutionaries, Honours Their Courage on 100th Anniversary of Historic Incident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Kakori revolutionaries on the 100th anniversary. He praised their courage against colonial rule. He said their sacrifice will inspire India’s journey towards strength and prosperity.

3. Government Announces Guidelines for 23rd National Awards for e-Governance 2026; Nominations Open from September 1
The Department of Administrative Reforms issued guidelines for NAeG 2026. Nominations open September 1 and close October 15. The awards honour outstanding e-Governance initiatives across the country annually.

4. India Welcomes Upcoming US-Russia Meeting in Alaska, Hopes for Peaceful Resolution to Ukraine Conflict
The Ministry of External Affairs endorsed the 15 August US-Russia talks in Alaska. India expressed hope for ending the Ukraine conflict and reiterated Prime Minister Modi’s stance that this is not an era of war.

1. Odisha to Form South Odisha Development Council, CM Announces at Subhadra Scheme Event in Jeypore
CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the upcoming South Odisha Development Council. A task force led by Minister Nityanand Gond will guide its formation. He also released the Subhadra scheme’s third installment to one crore beneficiaries.

2. CIFA to Lead $3.97 Million Aqua-Livelihood Project in Five SAARC Nations to Boost Fish Farmers’ Income and Nutrition Security
Bhubaneswar’s CIFA will head a project in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, benefiting 1.2 lakh rural households, including 30% women-led, to enhance livelihoods and nutrition security.

3. ‘Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan’ to Cover 22 Districts and 7,623 Tribal Villages in State for Welfare Scheme Delivery
The ST and SC Development department said the campaign will train 20 lakh field workers nationwide to improve governance, boost development in tribal areas, and ensure timely delivery of essential government services.

4. Additional Notification Issued for Class 1 EWS Quota Admissions in Private Schools for 2025-26 Session
The state announced fresh EWS quota admissions to fill vacant Class 1 seats. Applications open August 12-20, verification on August 21, lottery on August 25, and final admissions by August 31.

1. WHO Declares Kenya Free from Sleeping Sickness as Public Health Threat, 10th Nation to Achieve Milestone
WHO certified Kenya’s elimination of human African trypanosomiasis. Director-General Tedros praised the achievement, calling it a key step towards Africa’s goal of eradicating neglected tropical diseases and protecting vulnerable populations.

2. NASA’s Crew-10 Astronauts Begin Return to Earth After 146-Day ISS Mission Aboard SpaceX Dragon
Four astronauts from the US, Japan, and Russia departed the ISS for a Pacific splashdown. During their 146-day mission, they conducted over 200 experiments on microgravity’s impact on plants and cells.

3. Global Food Prices Hit Highest Level in Over Two Years in July, Driven by Vegetable Oils and Record Meat Costs
FAO reported its Food Price Index rose 1.6% to 130.1 in July, the highest since February 2023. Gains in vegetable oils and meat outweighed declines in cereals, dairy, and sugar.

4. Pakistan Rights Body Condemns Internet, Mobile Shutdown in Balochistan as Violation of Basic Rights
The Human Rights Council of Pakistan criticised the August 6 communication blackout in Balochistan. It said the shutdown affects millions, harms access to essential services, and undermines democracy, stressing internet access as a fundamental right.

1. India Women’s U-20 Rugby Team Enter Semi-Finals of Asia Championship with Dominant Wins in Rajgir
India beat Kazakhstan and twice overpowered UAE, including a 31-7 win, to reach the semi-finals. Captain Bhumika Shukla, Tanushree Bhosale, Muskan Piploda, and Anshu scored in the decisive match against UAE.

2. Ramesh Budihal, Kishore Kumar Become First Indians to Reach Asian Surfing Championship Men’s Semifinals
In Mahabalipuram, Budihal topped his quarterfinal with 14.84 points, ahead of Neil Sanchez. Alongside Kishore Kumar, he created history as the first Indians in the Open Men’s semifinals.

3. World Continental Tour Bronze at Kalinga Stadium Marks New Era for Indian Athletics, Says WA Vice-President
Adille Sumariwalla said AFI aims to soon host Silver, Diamond, and Gold tours. He added that plans are underway to bid for the 2029 and 2031 World Athletics Championships in Ahmedabad and Bhubaneswar.

4. Al-Hilal Sign Uruguay Striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool in $62 Million Transfer, Securing Three-Year Deal After Neymar Exit
Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez moved to Al-Hilal for £46.3 million. The Saudi club sought a marquee player after Neymar’s exit, with earlier interest in Bruno Fernandes and Victor Osimhen.

1. SBI Plans ₹20,000 Crore Bond Sale Despite ₹12 Trillion Lending Capacity, Posts 12.5% Profit Growth in June Quarter
SBI, with a ₹67 trillion balance sheet, plans bond sales despite lending capacity of ₹12 trillion. June quarter profit rose to ₹19,160 crore, driven by treasury gains and improved asset quality.

2. India’s Forex Reserves Drop $9.3 Billion to $688 Billion, Biggest Weekly Fall Since November 2024
RBI data showed reserves fell due to dollar sales in the rupee market and revaluation losses. Foreign currency assets declined $7.3 billion, marking the steepest drop in eight months.

3. India and Oman Likely to Soon Announce Conclusion, Signing of Free Trade Agreement After Cabinet Approvals
An official said the FTA text is being translated into Arabic in Oman. Both nations plan a joint announcement after cabinet approval, marking a significant step in bilateral trade ties.

4. OpenAI CEO Promises Warmer GPT-5 After User Feedback on Reduced Wit, Creativity, and Relatability
Sam Altman said OpenAI will improve GPT-5’s conversational warmth. He admitted underestimating user preference for traits in GPT-4o, despite GPT-5 outperforming in several technical aspects.

1. IMD Issues Orange Alert for Delhi-NCR as Heavy Rain Continues; Northwest India to See More Rain in Coming Days
IMD reported over 100 mm rain at Pragati Maidan since last night. Heavy rainfall is expected to persist in Delhi-NCR and northwest India for the next two to three days.

2. Himachal Pradesh Faces Disruption as Monsoon Intensifies; Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rain Until August 14
Continuous rainfall is impacting daily life in Himachal Pradesh. IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain, issuing an orange alert for several areas from August 11 to 14.