School Assembly News Headlines: 11 April 2025 

National News

1. Labour Force Participation in Urban India Rises Slightly, Says National Survey; More Women and Men Join Workforce.

2. Government Approves ₹1600 Crore Plan to Modernise Irrigation Using IoT, Helping Small Farmers Save Water and Grow Better.

3. Ayushman Bharat Health Scheme Begins in Delhi; 2.6 Lakh People to Receive Health Cards in First Phase Soon.

4. India to Bring Back 26/11 Accused Tahawwur Rana; Trial to Be Held in Delhi With New Public Prosecutor.

International News

1. Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre Celebrates 75 Years of ICCR in Dhaka, Highlighting India’s Global Cultural Diplomacy and Achievements.

2. President Trump Suspends Tariffs for 90 Days on All Except China; Raises China’s Tariff Rate to 125 Percent.

Sports News

1. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto Win Thrilling Match to Enter Asia Badminton Quarterfinals After Tough Fight in China.

2. T20 Cricket Format to Debut at 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles with Six Men’s and Women’s Teams Participating.

Business News

1. India and UK Commit to Faster Free Trade Agreement Talks at 13th Economic Dialogue Led by Top Finance Officials.

2. President Trump Pauses Tariffs for Non-Retaliating Nations Like India; Increases Import Duty on Chinese Goods to 125 Percent.

1. PLFS 2024 Shows Urban Labour Force Participation Rises for Both Genders, While All-India Rate Stays Unchanged.
The PLFS 2024 report reveals a slight increase in urban labour participation for men and women. However, the national average under Current Weekly Status remains steady at 56.2%.

2. Cabinet Approves ₹1600 Crore Scheme to Modernize Irrigation Networks under PMKSY Using Smart Technologies.
The Union Cabinet approved the M-CADWM scheme to enhance irrigation efficiency using SCADA and IoT. It will help small-scale farmers by improving water delivery and farm-level water use efficiency.

3. Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY to Begin in Delhi; Health Cards to Be Issued to 2.6 Lakh Residents Soon.
The Delhi government will start distributing Ayushman Bharat health cards to 2.6 lakh registered beneficiaries within the next 40–42 days under the first phase.

4. Amit Shah Calls Tahawwur Rana’s Return a Diplomatic Win; Narender Mann Appointed Special Prosecutor in 26/11 Case.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed Tahawwur Rana’s extradition as a diplomatic success. Narender Mann will handle the trial as NIA’s special public prosecutor for the next three years.

5. Centre Increases Material Cost Under PM POSHAN Scheme by 9.50 Percent to Improve Mid-Day Meals in Schools.
The Centre has enhanced material costs under PM POSHAN Scheme. Over eleven crore students will benefit. The change takes effect from the 1st of next month.

6. India’s Exports Cross $820 Billion in FY 2024-25 Despite Global Challenges, Showing 6% Growth Over Previous Year.
India’s goods and services exports reached a record $820 billion in 2024-25. This marks nearly 6% growth over last year’s $778 billion, as confirmed by the Commerce Ministry.

7. Over 83,000 Non-State Subjects Issued Domicile Certificates in Jammu and Kashmir in the Last Two Years.
Jammu and Kashmir Revenue Department revealed that 83,742 non-permanent residents received domicile certificates among 35.12 lakh issued, according to a written reply to PDP’s Waheed ur Rehman Para.

8. INDIA Bloc Demands Repeal of DPDP Act Section 44(3), Citing Threat to Right to Information Act.
Opposition leaders claimed Section 44(3) of the DPDP Act undermines the RTI Act by restricting personal information access, contradicting recommendations of the Joint Parliamentary Committee.

9. Dilli Dillwale Launches Remote Pickleball Talent Hunt Program ‘Play for Dilli’ to Discover National Talent.
Dilli Dillwale has launched “Play for Dilli,” a yearlong remote scouting program aimed at discovering and developing emerging pickleball players from across India through open participation.

10. Supreme Court to Hear Petitions on Constitutional Validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025 on April 16.
The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. The Centre filed a caveat to avoid any adverse order without being heard.

1. J&K Speaker Forms House Committee to Probe Jal Jeevan Mission Irregularities Following Demands by Lawmakers in the Assembly.
Jammu and Kashmir Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather constituted a House Committee led by Hasnain Masoodi to investigate alleged irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission implementation.

2. Voter Summary Revision 2025 Begins in 77-Nagrota Constituency Through Door-to-Door Campaign by Election Booth Level Officers.
BLOs are distributing Forms 6, 7, and 8 to households in Nagrota to assist with voter registration, deletions, and corrections under the Special Summary Revision 2025.

3. Punjab’s Milkfed Launches ‘Veera’ Mascot to Promote Verka Dairy Products and Boost Sales Nationwide.
Milkfed unveiled ‘Veera’, a smiling Sikh boy mascot, to popularise Verka products. It was introduced during a ₹135 crore dairy project ceremony in Amritsar.

4. Ayushman Bharat Launched in Delhi Offering ₹5 Lakh Health Coverage Plus Additional Top-Up by State Government.
Ayushman Bharat scheme was launched in Delhi with ₹5 lakh coverage per family annually. Delhi government will provide an extra ₹5 lakh top-up under it.

5. Second House Committee Formed in J&K to Investigate Jal Jeevan Mission Implementation After Multiple Assembly Complaints.
Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather re-affirmed the formation of a multi-party committee led by Hasnain Masoodi to look into alleged Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities.

1. ICCR’s 75th Anniversary Celebrated at Indian Cultural Centre Dhaka, Highlighting India’s Global Cultural Diplomacy Efforts.
IGCC celebrated ICCR’s 75th anniversary in Dhaka. Officials praised ICCR’s global cultural outreach, including its strong presence in Bangladesh as a hub for cultural appreciation and dialogue.

2. Trump Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days Except on China, Imposes 125% Tariff Rate on Chinese Imports.
Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on most reciprocal tariffs, excluding China. He raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 125%, effective immediately, as part of a revised trade strategy.

3. ADB Cuts Bangladesh’s Growth Forecast to 3.9% for FY 2024-25 Amid Economic Challenges and Political Transition.
The ADB revised Bangladesh’s growth forecast to 3.9%, citing high inflation, political transition, industrial unrest, and weak domestic demand despite moderate export performance in the garments sector.

4. Yemeni Vice President Urges Global Action Against Houthi Threats and Iran’s Growing Influence in Yemen.
Yemen’s Vice President Tariq Saleh called for increased international support against Houthi militias and warned of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps using Yemen for destabilising regional activities.

5. ASEAN Urges Dialogue Over U.S. Tariffs, Rejects Retaliation Despite High Tariff Rates Imposed by Washington.
ASEAN ministers stressed dialogue with the U.S. on tariff issues. Six Southeast Asian nations face steep tariffs, but ASEAN commits to avoiding retaliatory trade measures for now.

1. India and UK Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Economic Ties Through Free Trade Agreement and Bilateral Investment Treaty Talks.
At the 13th Economic and Financial Dialogue in London, India and the UK agreed to accelerate FTA and BIT negotiations for mutual economic benefits and enhanced bilateral cooperation.

2. Trump Pauses Tariffs on Non-Retaliating Nations Including India; Raises Tariff on China to 125 Percent.
President Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause for countries like India. India hasn’t retaliated and continues negotiations for an early trade deal with the US administration.

3. Moody’s Cuts India’s 2025 GDP Forecast to 6.1% Citing US Tariff Impact on Key Export Sectors.
Moody’s Analytics revised India’s GDP outlook due to US tariff threats, especially affecting gems, jewellery, textiles, and medical exports, warning of trade imbalance risks.

4. India Seeks Fast-Track Trade Deal With US After Trump’s Tariff Pause Decision.
Following Trump’s tariff announcement, India aims to conclude the first phase of its trade deal with the US by late 2025, targeting $500 billion trade.

5. GTRI Warns India Against Comprehensive FTA With US, Citing Risks to Key Domestic Sectors.
Think tank GTRI advised caution over a US trade pact. Concerns include weakened farm support, GM food imports, patent changes, and direct e-commerce sales risks.

1. Apple Likely to Launch Foldable iPhone and iPad Models by 2026.
Analyst Jeff Pu predicts Apple will mass-produce two foldable devices — a 7.8-inch iPhone and 18.8-inch iPad — by late 2026.

2. Google Integrates Gemini AI in Docs; Adds Podcast and Refinement Tools.
Google Workspace introduces new AI features, including podcast-style audio creation and a “Help me refine” writing tool to enhance user productivity in Docs.

3. Adobe Unveils AI Creative Agents for Photoshop and Premiere Pro Tools.
Adobe announces AI-powered agents that suggest and apply smart edits in Photoshop and Premiere Pro, simplifying photo and video editing for users.

4. Google Powers Reddit Answers Using Vertex AI to Improve Search Experience.
Google and Reddit expand their partnership by integrating Vertex AI into Reddit Answers to enhance conversational search based on Reddit’s community-generated content.

5. Trump Plans to Increase Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 125 Percent.
Trump’s proposed tariff hike on Chinese imports may impact global trade. Chinese sellers warn of cost structure disruptions for cross-border e-commerce platforms.