School Assembly News Headlines: 14 June 2025 

National News

1. PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site, Calls Tragedy Saddening, Reviews Rescue Efforts After Air India Crash Kills 241 People.

2. US Sends Investigators to India for Air India Crash Probe; NTSB to Assist Indian Aircraft Accident Bureau.

3. PM Modi Accepts G7 Summit Invite from Canada; Discusses Stronger India-Canada Ties with PM Carney.

4. EAM Jaishankar Speaks to UK, Canada, Portugal Leaders After Crash; Offers Condolences, Support for Foreign Victims.

International News

1. Hong Kong, China Conduct Joint Raids on Six Suspects for Alleged Foreign Collusion Under National Security Law.

2. Israel Strikes Iranian Nuclear and Missile Sites to Block Tehran’s Atomic Weapon Program, Says PM Netanyahu.

Sports News

1. Sift Kaur Samra Wins Bronze in Women’s 50m Rifle at ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich.

2. India Loses 1-2 to Argentina in FIH Pro League Despite Early Lead by Jugraj Singh.

Business News

1. Meta Invests $14.3 Billion in Scale AI, Onboards CEO to Strengthen Artificial Intelligence Capabilities.

2. Israel-Iran Tensions May Push Crude Oil to $80, Triggering Global Supply Concerns and Inflation Risks.

1. PM Modi Visits Ahmedabad Crash Site, Reviews Rescue Operations After Air India Flight Crash Kills 241 Passengers Minutes After Takeoff
PM Modi visited the Ahmedabad Air India crash site, reviewed rescue operations, met officials and victims’ families, and called the scene deeply saddening after 241 people died in the tragic incident.

2. US investigators to assist India in Air India crash probe; NTSB team to support Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.
The US National Transportation Safety Board will send investigators to India to support the probe into the Air India Boeing 787 crash, working closely with the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

3. PM Modi accepts Canadian G7 Summit invitation after call with PM Carney; both leaders discuss strengthening India-Canada ties.
PM Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada after a call with Canadian PM Carney. The leaders discussed improving bilateral relations and expressed hope for future cooperation on shared priorities.

4. EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK, Canada, Portugal leaders after Ahmedabad crash; offers condolences and support for foreign victims.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar contacted counterparts from the UK, Canada, and Portugal after the crash. He expressed condolences and offered help, as 61 foreign nationals were among the 241 lives lost.

5. India ranks 131 out of 148 in Global Gender Gap Report 2025, showing poor parity despite slight economic progress.
India dropped two spots to 131 in the Global Gender Gap Report. With 64.1% parity, it remains among South Asia’s lowest. Economic parity slightly improved, but gender gaps remain wide.

6. Delhi-bound Air India flight returns to Phuket mid-air after security alert; plane lands safely, undergoing safety checks.
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi turned back mid-air due to a security alert. The Airbus A320neo landed safely. All passengers are safe, and checks are underway.

7. India resumes Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after six years; India, China discuss direct flights, visa facilitation, and river data sharing.
Fifty pilgrims began the Kailash Yatra as India-China relations show signs of improvement. Officials discussed restarting flights, easing visas, and sharing river data to boost people-to-people ties and cooperation.

1. SCCL signs MoU with IMMT to explore critical minerals in Singareni mines using advanced technology and scientific expertise.
SCCL has partnered with IMMT to explore and produce critical minerals in Telangana. The MoU enables modern, tech-based mining and marks SCCL’s entry into India’s growing critical minerals sector.

2. UP signs MoU with Tata Nelco, Yaskawa to introduce Dream Labs in schools for practical, tech-based learning.
The UP government will set up Dream Labs in secondary schools, introducing practical, industry-aligned learning. The initiative aims to build student skills and improve employability through modern technology education.

3. Karnataka High Court refuses interim relief to bike taxis; Ola, Uber, Rapido to submit replies before June 20.
The Karnataka High Court denied a stay on the suspension of bike taxi services. Ola, Uber, and Rapido must file submissions by June 20. The matter will be heard on June 24.

4. Himachal Pradesh stops advance apple box estimates to prevent market manipulation and protect orchardists’ financial interests.
Himachal will not release early apple yield estimates this year. The decision follows farmer feedback that advance data harms prices and allows traders to exploit orchardists during peak apple season.

1. Hong Kong police and China’s security authorities conduct joint raids on six people for alleged national security law violations.
In a first joint operation, Hong Kong police and China’s national security agency raided six homes and an office, seizing documents and devices over suspected foreign collusion violating national security law.

2. Israel strikes Iranian nuclear sites, targeting uranium facility and missile factories to block Tehran’s atomic weapon development.
Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, including a major uranium facility. PM Netanyahu said the action was to stop Iran’s nuclear weapons development and weaken its missile capabilities.

3. World Bank and IFC approve $700 million loan for Pakistan’s Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan province.
Pakistan secured a $700 million concessional loan from the World Bank and IFC for the Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, marking a major boost to the country’s resource development.

4. China and Hong Kong launch joint raid over suspected national security law breaches; six homes and one office searched.
In their first public joint operation, Hong Kong police and China’s security agency raided six homes and one office. Suspects are accused of colluding with foreign forces since November 2020.

5. Google sues LATAM Airlines over Brazilian court’s YouTube takedown order in U.S. court
Google has filed a lawsuit against LATAM Airlines in a U.S. court. It challenges Brazil’s attempt to globally remove a YouTube video. The video accuses a LATAM employee of child sexual abuse.

1. Sift Kaur Samra wins bronze in women’s 50m rifle 3 positions at ISSF World Cup 2025 in Munich.
Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra secured bronze with a score of 453.1 in Munich. Norway’s Jeanette Duestad won gold and Switzerland’s Emely Jaeggi claimed silver in the rifle event.

2. India loses to Argentina 1-2 in FIH Hockey Pro League despite early lead by Jugraj Singh in 4th minute.
India took an early lead against Argentina through Jugraj Singh’s penalty corner goal. However, Argentina equalised and later scored the winner, handing India a close 1-2 loss in Amstelveen.

1. Meta invests $14.3 billion in Scale AI; hires CEO to accelerate artificial intelligence growth and technology innovation.
Meta has made a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI and recruited its CEO to boost AI development. The deal values Scale at over $29 billion, reflecting Meta’s AI ambitions.

2. Israel-Iran conflict may push crude oil prices toward $80, raising concerns over global supply and inflation, say analysts.
Analysts warn oil prices could spike due to Israel-Iran tensions. A supply disruption, like closure of the Strait of Hormuz, may impact global exports and fuel inflation despite rising OPEC+ output.

1. Western Ghats to witness heavy rainfall due to upper air cyclonic circulation; extremely heavy rain forecast in Nilgiris.
An east-west trough is causing enhanced rainfall over the Western Ghats. The Nilgiris district may receive extremely heavy rain on June 14 and 15, says the Regional Met Department.

2. Twelve Rajasthan cities record over 45°C as heatwave disrupts daily life; Sri Ganganagar hits 47.8°C.
Rajasthan reels under intense heatwave. Twelve cities crossed 45°C in the last 24 hours, with Sri Ganganagar recording the highest temperature of 47.8°C, affecting daily activities and routines.

3. Karnataka receives heavy rainfall; alerts issued in multiple districts as canals overflow and life is disrupted.
Heavy rains continue in Karnataka’s coastal and interior regions. Alerts are in place until June 18. Overflowing canals and strong winds have affected normal life in districts like Dharwad and Chikmagalur.

4. Red alert in Punjab due to ongoing heatwave; slight relief expected after June 15, says Met Department.
Punjab and Chandigarh are under heatwave alerts. Maximum temperatures have touched 46°C, while minimums stayed above 28°C. A slight drop in temperature is expected from June 15 onward.