School Assembly News Headlines: 11 March 2025 

1. Hockey India Awards 2025 to Celebrate 50 Years of India’s Historic World Cup Victory
The annual Hockey India Awards will be held on March 15 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi, marking 50 years since India’s first and only World Cup win in 1975. Top players, including Harmanpreet Singh, PR Sreejesh, Savita, and Lalremsiami, are nominated for various categories.

2. Stefanos Tsitsipas Extends Winning Streak to Seven Matches at Paribas Open, Defeats Berrettini
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas dominated Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3 at the Paribas Open in Indian Wells, continuing his seven-match winning streak. Tsitsipas, who also beat Berrettini last week in Dubai, now leads their ATP rivalry 5-1.

3. Khelo India Winter Games 2025 Thrill Gulmarg as Athletes Shine on Snowy Slopes
The second leg of Khelo India Winter Games 2025 kicked off in Gulmarg, J&K, with action-packed events. Mehrajuddin Khan of J&K won gold in Men’s Snowboarding Slalom, while Menka Gunjiyal of Uttarakhand claimed victory in Women’s Snowboarding Slalom.

4. BCCI Appoints Rohan Dessai and Dilsher Khanna to WPL Committee After Leadership Changes
Newly elected BCCI Joint Secretary Rohan Dessai has been inducted into the WPL Committee, along with Punjab Cricket Association head Dilsher Khanna. Their appointments follow Prabhtej Bhatia’s election as BCCI Treasurer, which left a vacancy in the WPL Committee.

5. Health Ministry Directs IPL to Ban Tobacco and Alcohol Promotions Ahead of March 22 Start
The Health Ministry has urged IPL to prohibit all tobacco and alcohol promotions, including surrogate ads, during the upcoming season. Officials emphasize that cricketers, as role models, should not be linked to such endorsements.

1. Honda Cars India Appoints Takashi Nakajima as New President & CEO from April 2025
Honda has named Takashi Nakajima as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India, effective April 1, 2025. He replaces Takuya Tsumura, who will return to Honda’s Japan headquarters.

2. India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid Imports from China and Japan
To protect domestic manufacturers, India has levied an anti-dumping duty of up to $986 per tonne on Trichloro Isocyanuric Acid, a water-treatment chemical imported from China and Japan, for five years.

3.India’s Retail Inflation Nears RBI’s 4% Target, Raising Possibility of April Rate Cut
India’s CPI-based retail inflation is expected to cool further in February, possibly falling below 4%, driven by lower food prices. This could prompt the RBI’s monetary policy committee to consider a rate cut in April.

4. Indian Rupee Weakens as Asian Currencies and Stocks Decline Amid Global Market Pullback
The Indian rupee slid alongside major Asian currencies as global risk sentiment worsened. Chinese and Hong Kong stock markets also dipped after inflation data showed China’s consumer prices turning negative.

5. Zomato Rebrands Corporate Entity as ‘Eternal Ltd’ but Keeps Food Delivery Operations Unchanged
Zomato shareholders have approved renaming the corporate entity to Eternal Ltd, reflecting its diversification into quick commerce. However, the Zomato brand and app will continue unchanged for food delivery services.

1. JEE Main Session 2 Exam Schedule Announced: NTA Confirms Dates from April 2-9 Across Multiple Cities and 15 International Locations
NTA has announced JEE Main Session 2 exams will take place from April 2-9. Students can download the official schedule from jeemain.nta.nic.in.

2. PM Internship Scheme 2025 Registration Closing Soon: Indian Youth Can Apply for 12-Month Paid Internship with Skill Development Benefits
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs offers ₹5,000 monthly stipend and ₹6,000 joining grant. Registration closes March 12, 2025. Eligible candidates must apply before the deadline.

3. UP BEd JEE 2025 Registration Extended: Bundelkhand University Extends Application Deadline from March 8 to March 25 for Interested Candidates
Bundelkhand University has extended the UP BEd JEE 2025 application deadline to March 25. Students can apply online at bujhansi.ac.in before the deadline.

4. IIT Kharagpur Ranked 5th in NIRF 2024: India’s Oldest IIT Secures High Position with Outstanding Academic and Research Excellence
IIT Kharagpur ranked 5th in the NIRF rankings with a 76.88 score. Notable alumni include Sundar Pichai, Arvind Krishna, and Ajit Jain.

5. UPPSC PCS Mains 2025 Registration Begins: 15,066 Candidates to Appear for Examination, Deadline Set for March 24 by Commission
UPPSC has opened PCS Mains registration for 2025. Candidates must apply before March 24 at uppsc.up.nic.in with verified educational documents.

1. Puducherry Budget Session Begins: Lt. Governor Highlights Growth and Vision for Economic, Educational, and Tourism Development in Union Territory
Lt. Governor K. Kailashnathan stated Puducherry’s GSDP grew 44.06% in five years, averaging 9.56% annually. The government aims to boost business, education, and tourism.

2. Jammu & Kashmir Sees ₹10,516 Crore Investment Since 2019: Minister Highlights Industrial Growth and Legislative Assembly Developments
J&K Industries Minister Surinder Choudhary reported ₹10,516 crore investment since 2019-20. The Legislative Assembly witnessed uproar over recent civilian killings.

3. Union Home Secretary Chairs High-Level Security Review for Amarnath Yatra, Rail Services, and Regional Safety in Jammu & Kashmir
Govind Mohan led security discussions on Amarnath Yatra, Kashmir-Kanyakumari rail services, and Jammu’s security situation with top Central Armed Forces officials.

4. Madhya Pradesh Inaugurates Ninth Tiger Reserve: CM Mohan Yadav Releases Tigers at Madhav National Park, Strengthening Conservation Efforts
CM Mohan Yadav inaugurated Madhav National Park, Madhya Pradesh’s ninth tiger reserve. He also launched a 13-km safety wall inside the park.

5. Khelo India Winter Games 2025: J&K Lt Governor Highlights Gulmarg’s Role as a Winter Sports Hub and Symbol of National Unity
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg, emphasizing sportsmanship, national unity, and Gulmarg’s transformation into a winter sports city.