School Assembly News Headlines: 13 September 2025 

National News

1. Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President after defeating B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes.

2. Supreme Court adjourns Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid bail hearing to September 19 as case files reached judges late.

3. India to build 500-km northeast rail project with bridges and tunnels to strengthen connectivity, logistics, and military readiness.

4. India’s inflation rises to 2.07 percent in August 2025 as essentials become costlier, though food prices declined.

International News

1. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, first woman to hold position.

2. Sri Lanka announces 2026 budget timetable, first reading on September 26, President delivers budget speech on November 7.

Sports News

1. Pakistan begin Asia Cup 2025 against Oman in Dubai after tri-series win, Mohammad Nawaz stars with hat-trick performance.

2. BCCI chairman Arun Dhumal affirms board follows government stance on Pakistan cricket ties after Pahalgam terror attack.

Business News

1. Rupee rises seven paise to 88.28 against U.S. dollar, supported by weak dollar index and stronger domestic markets.

2. FMCG, IT, oil and gas, auto sectors lead Indian markets with consistently strong returns on equity since 2009.

1. Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President, defeating B Sudershan Reddy by 152 votes.
Chandrapuram Ponnusami Radhakrishnan took oath as India’s 15th Vice President at Rashtrapati Bhavan, winning the September 9 election against B Sudershan Reddy with 452 votes out of 752 valid votes.

2. Supreme Court adjourns Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid bail hearing to September 19 due to late case files.
The Supreme Court postponed the bail pleas of activist Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and others in the 2020 Delhi riots case. The hearing was moved to September 19. The files reached the judges late.

3. India plans 500-km rail project in northeast to boost connectivity, logistics, and military readiness near China.
India plans to build 500 kilometers of rail lines in the northeast. The project includes bridges and tunnels. It will improve connectivity, logistics, and military preparedness along borders with China, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Bhutan.

4. India’s inflation rises to 2.07 percent in August 2025. Food prices fall, while essentials see moderate cost increase.
India’s consumer price inflation rose to 2.07 percent in August 2025. Food prices continued to decline for the third month. Rising costs of vegetables, meat, and personal care products caused moderate overall inflation.

1. Prime Minister Modi to visit Manipur on September 13, interact with displaced people and unveil ₹8,500 crore projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Churachandpur and Imphal in Manipur on September 13. He will meet internally displaced people and launch development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in the state.

2. Mauritius Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam visits Ayodhya, offers prayers at Ram Lalla and observes temple construction.
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navin Chandra Ramgoolam visited Ayodhya on Friday. He performed Ramlala’s aarti with his wife and observed the ongoing construction work of the Ram Mandir.

3. PM Modi to inaugurate Bairabi-Sairang railway line, linking Mizoram’s capital Aizawl to Indian Railways for first time.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram. The 51-kilometer project, costing ₹8,000 crore, connects Aizawl to Indian Railways, boosting trade, tourism, and growth. Aizawl becomes fourth northeastern capital connected.

4. Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir to resume September 14 after 19-day suspension due to landslide.
The Vaishno Devi Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir will restart on September 14. It was suspended after an August 26 landslide that killed 34 people. The shrine board confirmed reopening, weather permitting.

1. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, first woman to hold position.
Sushila Karki took oath as Nepal’s interim Prime Minister at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The country’s first woman leader assumed office, with elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, amid political negotiations.

2. Sri Lanka sets 2026 budget timetable, with first reading on 26 September and final vote on 5 December.
Sri Lanka’s Parliament announced the 2026 budget schedule. The Appropriation Bill reading begins 26 September. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivers budget speech on 7 November, with the final vote on 5 December.

3. UN Security Council condemns Israeli attack on Doha, urges de-escalation as offensive displaces thousands and targets Hamas leaders.
The UN Security Council condemned Israel’s attack on Doha and called for calm. All 15 members, including the U.S., agreed. Israel’s strikes targeted Hamas leaders, forcing 200,000 people to flee.

4. Kremlin announces pause in Russia-Ukraine peace talks, blames European nations for obstructing progress despite earlier Istanbul agreements.
The Kremlin said peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are paused, blaming European interference. Negotiations in Istanbul secured prisoner exchanges, but both sides remain divided on the terms of a peace deal.

1. Pakistan face debutants Oman in Asia Cup opener after tri-series win, Mohammad Nawaz shines with hat-trick performance.
Pakistan begins its Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Oman in Dubai. The team recently won a T20I tri-series, with spinner Mohammad Nawaz taking a hat-trick and five wickets in the final.

2. BCCI chairman Arun Dhumal says board follows government stance on Pakistan ties amid Pahalgam attack aftermath.
IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed the BCCI will follow India’s government stance on Pakistan cricket ties. This comes amid tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack and ‘Operation Sindoor’. India-Pakistan clash set in Dubai.

3. Sports Minister Mandaviya unveils roadmap to make India top sporting nation, emphasises athlete-first reforms and grassroots engagement.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya outlined a long-term plan to make India a top sporting nation. He stressed athlete-focused reforms, Fit India, Khelo India, and grassroots initiatives like Sundays on Cycles.

1. Rupee rises seven paise to 88.28 against U.S. dollar after weakness in dollar index and strong markets.
The rupee recovered from record lows, closing at 88.28 against the U.S. dollar. Weakness in the dollar index and positive domestic markets supported gains, though export pressures and fund outflows persisted.

2. FMCG, IT, oil and gas, auto lead Indian markets with strong returns on equity since 2009.
A report showed FMCG, IT, auto, oil and gas, and consumer durables consistently delivered high returns on equity since 2009. These sectors form a third of market capitalisation with stronger profitability.

3. India launches National Spatial Policy to plan new cities, redevelop old ones, and align growth with liveability.
India introduced a National Spatial Policy to guide urban development. It includes 20-year vision documents, regional frameworks, and coordinated planning to redevelop old cities and design new, liveable, and economically aligned cities.

1. Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rainfall in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra this week.
The IMD said a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will trigger widespread rainfall. Heavy showers are expected in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra between September 12 and 15.

2. IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Northeast states, Bihar, Sikkim, and Sub-Himalayan West Bengal from September 12.
Enhanced rainfall is likely over the Northeast and eastern India. Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, West Bengal, and Bihar are set to witness heavy to very heavy showers until September 16