School Assembly News Headlines: 12 September 2025

National News

1. Supreme Court refuses urgent PIL to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup match; Kapil Dev urges players to focus on cricket.

2. Prime Minister Modi meets Mauritius counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam in Varanasi; warmly welcomed by BJP workers and local residents.

3. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flags off Samudra Pradakshana women’s sailing expedition, promoting Nari Shakti, discipline, and national unity.

4. India criticises Switzerland’s remarks on minorities at UN Human Rights Council, calls them shallow, ill-informed, urges focus on own domestic issues.

International News

1. Dispute erupts at Hong Kong International School as Lutheran Church accuses management of serving only wealthy families.

2. Nepal faces political turmoil as President, Army, and Gen Z youth negotiate formation of interim government after ouster.

Sports News 

1. Bangladesh faces Hong Kong in third Asia Cup 2025 T20 match; Litton Das leads experienced and young players.

2. India fields Dhakishneshwar Suresh and comeback man Sumit Nagal for Davis Cup World Group I tie against Switzerland.

Business News

1. Delhi High Court protects Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s personality rights, bars online platforms from unauthorized commercial use.

2. Home textile manufacturers’ revenues projected to decline 5-10 percent due to 50 percent US import tariffs impact.

6. India, Asian Development Bank sign $126 million loan deal to boost sustainable tourism in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal.
India and ADB signed a $126 million loan agreement to develop tourism in Uttarakhand. The project targets Tehri Garhwal, improving infrastructure, sanitation, waste management, disaster preparedness, and benefiting residents and visitors.

1. President Murmu assigns Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat additional charge of Maharashtra after C.P. Radhakrishnan becomes Vice President.
President Droupadi Murmu appointed Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat to handle Maharashtra’s duties. This followed C.P. Radhakrishnan’s resignation after winning the Vice Presidential election, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned earlier in July.

2. Meghalaya faces 67,500 annual job deficit, with only 2,500 positions created for over 70,000 eligible youth.
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma highlighted Meghalaya’s employment crisis. Each year, 70,000 youths enter the workforce, but only 2,500 jobs are available. He stressed departmental mapping and investment for sustainable job creation.

3. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposes Hyderabad-Shamshabad to Chennai bullet train, reviews pending and future railway projects.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy suggested a bullet train between Shamshabad and Chennai. He reviewed pending railway projects and discussed future expansion to meet growing transport and connectivity demands.

4. Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district faces clashes after AAP MLA Mehraj Malik’s arrest under Public Safety Act.
Tension gripped Doda district after MLA Mehraj Malik’s arrest under PSA. Over 80 people were detained. Prohibitory orders continued for three days, with internet and WiFi services suspended as precaution.

1. Dispute arises over Hong Kong International School as Lutheran Church accuses management of catering only to wealthy families.
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod alleged Hong Kong International School violates its founding values. It warned of eviction and plans to establish a new community-focused Christian institution named Hong Kong Pacific School.

2. Nepal faces turmoil as President, Army and Gen Z youth negotiate interim government after prime minister’s ouster.
Nepal’s President Ram Chandra Paudel initiated talks with the Army and Gen Z youth. The negotiations aim to resolve political unrest following violent protests, parliament’s destruction and the prime minister’s removal.

3. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel engages in constitutional consultations to address crisis and maintain democracy, peace, and stability.
President Ramchandra Paudel stated he is seeking constitutional solutions to Nepal’s crisis. He urged all parties to cooperate, maintain law and order, and preserve democracy while addressing citizens’ demands.

4. EU plans new sanctions against Russia, strengthens financial and military support to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict escalation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU’s 19th sanctions package against Russia. Nearly 170 billion euros have been committed to Ukraine, including potential reparations backed by frozen Russian assets.

1. Bangladesh faces Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025 third match; Litton Das leads experienced T20I squad
Bangladesh will take on Hong Kong in the Asia Cup 2025. Led by Litton Das, the team includes Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, and young talents Rishad Hossain and Tanzid Hasan.

2. India fields Dhakishneshwar Suresh and Sumit Nagal for Davis Cup World Group I tie against Switzerland.
India introduces young Dhakishneshwar Suresh alongside comeback player Sumit Nagal for Davis Cup tie against Switzerland. Captain Rohit Rajpal guided Suresh’s participation, where he impressed coaches during training sessions.

3. Usain Bolt confident his 100m and 200m world records remain untouchable despite new generation of sprinters.
Usain Bolt stated no current sprinters seem close to breaking his 100m and 200m world records. He expressed confidence ahead of the world championships, the first he attends post-retirement.

4. ICC announces all-female officials panel for ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka starting September 30.
The ICC named an all-female umpiring and match-referee team for the ODI World Cup. Former Indian cricketers and first-ever female match referee GS Laksmi will officiate tournament matches.

1. Delhi High Court safeguards Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s personality rights, bans online platforms from unauthorized commercial use.
The Delhi High Court barred platforms from using Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s name or images without consent. Unauthorized use affects commercial interests and infringes on her right to dignity.

2. Home textile manufacturers’ revenues expected to fall 5-10 percent due to 50 percent US import tariffs.
Crisil Ratings reported that US tariffs, including penalties for Russian crude imports, will reduce revenues and operating profitability for Indian home textile manufacturers. Trade talks between the US and India continue.

3. DGTR recommends five-year anti-dumping duty on glass fibre imports from China, Bahrain, and Thailand to protect domestic industry.
India’s DGTR suggested anti-dumping duties of USD 194–394 per tonne on imported glass fibre. The measure aims to protect local manufacturers from cheap imports sold below normal market value.

4. EU approves 102 Indian fishery establishments for export, boosting seafood trade and countering impact of US tariffs.
MPEDA announced EU approval of 102 additional Indian fishery units for export. This development strengthens India’s seafood presence in Europe and mitigates challenges posed by US tariffs on marine products.