School Assembly News Headlines: 12 August 2025 

National News

1. Supreme Court orders Delhi to capture stray dogs, move to shelters, ban release, and warns of legal action against obstruction.

2. Finance Minister introduces revised Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha, adopting Select Committee’s recommendations, replacing earlier bill, updating outdated tax law.

3. Lok Sabha passes Anti-Doping Bill 2025, updating 2022 law, aligning with UNESCO rules, boosting sports drug testing, enforcement, and oversight.

4. India condemns Pakistan Army Chief’s nuclear threat, criticises repeated remarks, warns against hostile rhetoric, calls comments from friendly country deeply regrettable.

International News

1. Philippine President warns location and overseas workers may draw nation into Taiwan conflict, vows to defend territory amid China tensions.

2. Asian stocks rise on strong tech earnings; US inflation data, China tariff deadline, and Trump-Putin Alaska talks influence markets.

Sports News 

1. ICC Chairman Jay Shah calls 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup a milestone, highlighting its potential to boost global women’s cricket.

2. Sports Minister says India’s 2036 Olympics bid remains in ‘Continuous Dialogue’ with IOC, managed by Indian Olympic Association.

Business News

1. SIP inflows hit record ₹28,464 crore in July; equity mutual funds see ₹42,702 crore net inflows led by new fund offers.

2. Lord’s Mark Industries to list on BSE, raising funds to expand in healthcare, diagnostics, renewable energy, and technology sectors.

1. Supreme Court orders Delhi to capture and shelter all stray dogs amid rising attacks, warning of legal action to curb bites and rabies.
The Supreme Court ordered Delhi officials to immediately capture stray dogs from all localities and shift them to shelters. It emphasised dogs should not be released back. Legal action will follow if anyone obstructs the process. The move aims to control dog bites and rabies risks.

2. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduces revised Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha, incorporates Select Committee recommendations
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the updated Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha. The draft includes most recommendations from the Select Committee. It replaces the earlier withdrawn 2025 Bill and updates the old Income Tax Act.

3. Lok Sabha passes National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill 2025 to strengthen India’s sports doping laws amid opposition protests
The Bill updates the 2022 Act, aligning India’s anti-doping rules with global UNESCO standards. It enhances testing, enforcement, and oversight to prevent banned substance use in competitive sports.

4. India condemns Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s nuclear threat made during speech in friendly third country
India’s Foreign Ministry criticised Pakistan’s repeated nuclear threats and expressed regret over such remarks from a friendly country. Munir warned of nuclear action if Pakistan faces an existential threat.

5. Air India suspends Delhi-Washington flights from next month due to Boeing 787-8 retrofit and operational issues
Air India announced halting Delhi to Washington flights next month. Several Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners are unavailable due to retrofit. This follows the June crash of a London-bound 787-8 in Ahmedabad.

1. Rajya Sabha returns Manipur Appropriation and GST Amendment Bills amid protests over Special Intensive Revision issue
The Rajya Sabha sent back the Manipur Appropriation Bill and GST Amendment Bill after opposition protests. The Appropriation Bill covers financial authorisation for Manipur’s 2025-26 fiscal year.

2. Parliament approves Manipur Budget, GST Amendment, and Appropriation Bills; Rajya Sabha returns them to Lok Sabha
The Parliament passed Manipur’s Budget 2025-26, GST Amendment, and Appropriation Bills. Rajya Sabha returned the Bills to Lok Sabha after discussion. Finance Minister Sitharaman stressed the budget’s importance for Manipur’s progress.

3. Ladakh’s Zanskar Tourist Office organises Tiranga March as part of Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to boost patriotism
The Zanskar Tourist Office held a Tiranga March at Zangla Tourist Camping Site. Local tourism groups joined. The campaign urges citizens to display the National Flag at homes, businesses, and monasteries.

4. Relief and rescue operations underway in Uttarkashi’s Harshil and Dharali after recent natural disasters
Authorities and armed forces are actively working to restore normalcy in Uttarkashi. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has urged speedy relief efforts. Power supply resumed from Harshil’s micro hydro project.

5. DDA’s central office Vikas Minar gets fire safety clearance after more than two decades, valid for three years
Delhi Fire Services issued the first fire no-objection certificate for Vikas Minar since 2001. The clearance confirms compliance with safety norms, allowing occupancy with conditions for three years.

1. Philippine President Marcos warns country will be drawn into Taiwan conflict amid South China Sea tensions with China
Marcos stated the Philippines may be forced into any Taiwan war due to its location and workers there. He also vowed to defend territorial claims after Chinese coast guard actions near Scarborough Shoal.

2. Asian stock indexes rise on strong tech earnings as US inflation report and trade talks shape markets
Tech sector earnings boosted Asian shares despite Japan’s market holiday. US inflation data and China tariff deadline impact market direction. Trump-Putin Alaska meeting on Ukraine adds geopolitical focus this week.

3. Iran-IAEA talks described as technical and complicated ahead of first visit since Tehran cut ties last month
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said upcoming talks with the IAEA will be complex. Relations worsened after Israel-US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites. IAEA accused Iran of non-proliferation breaches in June.

4. EU foreign ministers hold emergency talks ahead of Putin-Trump Alaska meeting amid Ukraine conflict concerns
EU ministers discuss strategy before Putin-Trump summit. Europe insists Ukraine must be involved in any peace deal, fearing talks excluding Kyiv could force unacceptable territorial compromises.

5. Australia to recognise Palestine, joining France, Britain, and Canada amid Gaza crisis and political pressure
Prime Minister Albanese announced recognition of Palestine following internal government calls. The move responds to concerns over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and criticism of Israel’s planned military offensive.

1. SIP contributions hit record ₹28,464 crore in July, marking second straight month of highest-ever inflows in mutual funds
AMFI data shows SIP inflows reached ₹28,464 crore in July. Equity mutual funds recorded ₹42,702 crore net inflows, driven by ₹30,416 crore from 30 new fund offers, setting a mobilisation record.

2. Lord’s Mark Industries plans BSE listing to expand presence in healthcare, diagnostics, renewable energy, and technology sectors
The Indian conglomerate aims to raise capital via BSE listing. The move supports its strategy to grow operations in domestic and international markets across multiple high-growth sectors.

3. COAI opposes direct spectrum allocation to enterprises, cites telecom ecosystem challenges and security risks
COAI, representing major private telecom players, urged that enterprise 5G needs be met via licensed providers. It warned direct allocation could cause revenue losses, disrupt the telecom model, and pose security threats.

4. July retail inflation expected to drop below 2% for first time since 2019, aided by base effect and softer food prices
Analysts forecast July CPI between 1.2% and 1.4%, marking a multi-year low from June’s 2.1%. The decline is attributed to a favourable base effect and reduced food prices, despite seasonal vegetable cost rises.

5. RBI Governor says minimum bank balance limits decided by banks, not under central bank’s regulatory control
Governor Sanjay Malhotra clarified RBI does not regulate minimum balance requirements. Banks independently set limits, which vary from no minimum to ₹10,000, depending on their policies and customer segments.

1. IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Telangana till August 17, issues alert for thunderstorms and strong winds
The IMD forecast heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning, and winds up to 40 kmph in Telangana. CM Revanth Reddy inspected waterlogged Hyderabad areas, urging drainage upgrades in flood-prone colonies after recent downpours.

2. IMD forecasts widespread heavy rain across India, with extremely heavy showers in Uttarakhand, Northeast, and Telangana
The IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain over several states this week. Uttarakhand may see 21 cm rain, while Telangana could experience extremely heavy showers on August 14 and 15.