School Assembly News Headlines: 13 July 2025 

National News

1. Minister Murlidhar Mohol said the AAIB’s Ahmedabad crash report is preliminary. Brief pilot communication limits drawing final conclusions.

2. Varsha Deshpande received the 2025 UN Population Award. Her work on gender equality and reproductive rights earned global recognition.

3. Fuel control switches, flagged by the FAA in 2017, are under scrutiny in the June 12 Air India crash investigation.

4. PM Modi expressed pride as Maratha Military Landscapes joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It is India’s 44th recognised site.

International News

1. Moody’s warns US trade deadline may pressure APAC economies reliant on exports, as tariffs raise risks and urgency.

2. A US judge halted random immigration arrests in Los Angeles, ensuring detainees’ right to legal counsel remains protected.

Sports News

1. Sinner seeks redemption. Alcaraz eyes a third Wimbledon title. Their final could define the next decade of tennis.

2. Liverpool will retire Diogo Jota’s number 20 jersey after his death, honouring him across all club levels permanently.

Business News

1. India has proposed a ₹1,345 crore subsidy scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, says Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

2. India and the US are negotiating a trade deal that may reduce proposed tariffs to below 20%, says Bloomberg.

1. Minister Murlidhar Mohol said the AAIB’s Ahmedabad crash report is preliminary. Brief pilot communication limits drawing final conclusions.
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol said the AAIB’s report on the Ahmedabad plane crash is only preliminary. The brief conversation between the pilots makes it difficult to draw any final conclusions.

2. Varsha Deshpande received the 2025 UN Population Award. Her work on gender equality and reproductive rights earned global recognition.
Indian activist Varsha Deshpande won the 2025 UN Population Award. The UN honoured her decades-long work promoting gender equality and reproductive rights during the 40th edition of the prestigious award.

3. Fuel control switches, flagged by the FAA in 2017, are under scrutiny in the June 12 Air India crash investigation.
Fuel control switches are a focus in the Air India crash probe. Though flagged by the FAA in 2017, Air India skipped inspections as they were advisory. The aircraft’s records were clear.

4. PM Modi expressed pride as Maratha Military Landscapes joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It is India’s 44th recognised site.
PM Narendra Modi celebrated the UNESCO recognition of Maratha Military Landscapes. Featuring 12 forts, it showcases Maratha military strength and architecture. The site becomes India’s 44th World Heritage entry.

1. Twelve forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, bringing pride to Maharashtra and India.
UNESCO granted World Heritage status to 12 forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Eleven are in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu. The recognition marks global appreciation of Maratha heritage.

2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin on July 15.
EAM S. Jaishankar will travel to Tianjin, China, next week for the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting. He will also visit China during the trip, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed.

3. WHO released a brief on AI in traditional medicine, highlighting India’s lead in merging technology with Ayush systems.
WHO’s new technical brief recognises India’s leadership in applying AI to traditional medicine. Based on India’s proposal, it led to WHO’s first roadmap for AI integration in traditional healthcare systems.

4. CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a new policy to tackle fertility decline, calling population Andhra’s greatest economic strength.
At the Amaravati Summit on World Population Day, CM Naidu said Andhra Pradesh will soon launch a policy addressing falling fertility rates. He called population the state’s strongest economic asset.

1. Moody’s warns US trade deadline may pressure APAC economies reliant on exports, as tariffs raise risks and urgency.
Moody’s Ratings said the new US trade deadline could intensify pressure on APAC economies. With exports to the US rising, the region remains vulnerable due to high trade dependency and tariffs.

2. A US judge halted random immigration arrests in Los Angeles, ensuring detainees’ right to legal counsel remains protected.
A California judge issued restraining orders blocking the Trump administration’s immigration arrests in Los Angeles. The ruling upholds detainees’ right to legal counsel and challenges the crackdown’s legality pending further hearing.

3. Pakistan criticised NSA Doval’s remarks on Operation Sindoor, urging dialogue and mutual respect for long-term peace with India.
After NSA Ajit Doval highlighted India’s precision strikes under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan responded critically. It stressed that lasting peace depends on mutual respect and dialogue, not escalating tensions through strong rhetoric.

4. The US sanctioned Cuban President Díaz-Canel and officials for rights violations, marking the anniversary of the 2021 protests.
The US announced sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and top officials for human rights abuses. Visa restrictions target those linked to unjust detentions and torture during the July 2021 protests.

1. Sinner seeks redemption. Alcaraz eyes a third Wimbledon title. Their final could define the next decade of tennis.
Jannik Sinner aims for redemption in Sunday’s Wimbledon final, while Carlos Alcaraz hopes to secure a third straight title. The high-stakes match may mark the beginning of a defining rivalry.

2. Liverpool will retire Diogo Jota’s number 20 jersey after his death, honouring him across all club levels permanently.
Following Diogo Jota’s tragic death in a car crash, Liverpool announced they will retire his number 20 shirt. The decision, made with his family, applies to all teams and academy levels.

3. Italy secured historic T20 World Cup qualification. Netherlands also qualified. The 2026 tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Italy qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for the first time, alongside the Netherlands. Despite losing to the Dutch, Italy advanced through the Europe Qualifier held in Switzerland.

4. Joe Root now holds the most Test catches by an outfielder, surpassing Rahul Dravid with a brilliant one-handed catch.
Joe Root became the top Test outfielder with 211 catches, overtaking Rahul Dravid. His record-breaking one-handed catch dismissed Karun Nair during the third Test against India at Lord’s on July 11.

1. India has proposed a ₹1,345 crore subsidy scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, says Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy announced a proposed ₹1,345 crore subsidy scheme for rare earth magnet manufacturers. The draft is under inter-ministerial consultation and initially plans to support two producers.

2. India and the US are negotiating a trade deal that may reduce proposed tariffs to below 20%, says Bloomberg.
The US and India are in talks for an interim trade agreement that could lower tariff rates below 20%. Unlike others, India may avoid official tariff demands, Bloomberg reported.

3. Trump visited flood-hit Texas, praising officials despite criticism over delayed warnings. His past stance on FEMA also draws attention.
President Donald Trump toured flood-ravaged Texas, commending local leadership amid criticism over late alerts. His ongoing push to reduce FEMA and critiques of Democrat-led disaster responses resurfaced during the visit.

4. Wockhardt will exit the US generics market after continued losses, aiming to strengthen its focus on advanced pharmaceutical innovations.
Wockhardt Ltd announced its exit from the US generics segment, citing an $8 million loss in FY 2025. The move follows a strategic review to prioritise innovation and advanced therapies.

1. Heavy rain and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh killed 92 people. Rain-related incidents and road accidents caused widespread destruction.
From June 20 to July 11, heavy rain and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh caused 92 deaths. Rain-triggered disasters claimed 56 lives, while 36 died in road accidents across key districts.

2. Torrential rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed nearly 100 people, with Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa worst affected.
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have caused around 100 deaths and injured 185 across Pakistan. Punjab reported 37 fatalities, followed by 30 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said on Monday.