School Assembly News Headlines: 14 September 2025

1. Supreme Court to deliver interim order on pleas challenging constitutionality of 2025 Waqf Amendment Act provisions Monday.
A bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih reserved the order in May after three-day hearings. Petitions contest the sweeping changes introduced by the Waqf Amendment Act 2025.

2. PM Narendra Modi congratulates Sushila Karki on becoming interim Nepal PM after Gen-Z protests toppled government.
Modi extended best wishes to Sushila Karki on assuming interim PM role. India reaffirms commitment to Nepal’s peace, progress, and prosperity following last week’s protests against KP Sharma Oli government.

3. PM Modi congratulates Sushila Karki on assuming interim Nepal PM role, reiterates India’s commitment to peace.
Modi extended best wishes to Sushila Karki for leading Nepal’s Interim Government. He affirmed India’s strong commitment to supporting the country’s peace, progress, and prosperity through continued cooperation and friendship.

4. PM Narendra Modi visits Manipur first time since May 2023 violence, inaugurates Rs 7,000 crore development projects.
During his visit to Manipur, Modi emphasised peace, unity, and development. He inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects enhancing health, education, roads, drinking water, and electricity across hills and valleys.

1. Delhi government plans artificial-rain trial by October 15, seeks IMD input on monsoon withdrawal for approvals.
The environment department monitors atmospheric conditions for cloud-seeding operations. It will approach IMD for monsoon updates and coordinate with DGCA to secure necessary approvals for artificial rainfall trials.

2. PM Narendra Modi visits Aizawl to inaugurate Bairabi-Sairang railway line, connecting city and boosting commerce.
Modi called the visit special as Aizawl gains railway connectivity for the first time. The line, built over challenging terrain with multiple bridges, is expected to enhance trade and tourism.

3. Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa honors top entrepreneurs at 4th Bharat Entrepreneurship Summit boosting nation’s economy.
Sirsa highlighted the summit’s role in connecting entrepreneurs with leading minds. Awards recognized innovators from several states for their contributions to business growth and strengthening India’s economic development.

4. Union ministers Murugan, Verma, and Karandlaje visit flood-hit Punjab districts, meet victims, and assess relief measures.
MoS Information L. Murugan toured Rupnagar villages near the Sutlej River. MoS Verma and Karandlaje visited Gurdaspur and Ludhiana, reviewing flood impact and coordinating support for affected communities.

1. United States urges G7 partners to impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, highlighting India and China’s role.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer urged unified action among G7 allies to cut Russia’s energy revenues, aiming to pressure Moscow and end the Ukraine war.

2. Donald Trump urges NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and impose 50 to 100 percent tariffs on China.
Trump criticized some NATO members for purchasing Russian oil, saying it weakens negotiating power. He argued halting purchases and imposing tariffs on China could strengthen the alliance’s position against Moscow.

3. Japan’s former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi emerges as leading contender to become next LDP president.
Kyodo News nationwide survey shows 28% support for Takaichi, followed by Shinjiro Koizumi at 22.5%. Both are frontrunners to succeed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who announced resignation.

4. A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, prompting tsunami warning immediately.
USGS reports quake occurred 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky at 39.5 km depth. Local authorities in Kamchatka Territory issued tsunami alert, advising residents to take safety precautions immediately.

1. Sri Lanka will open Asia Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Group B fixture at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh enters the match after defeating Hong Kong, guided by Litton Das’ half-century. This fixture gains significance as Bangladesh won their maiden T20I series against Sri Lanka in July, 2-1.

2. Indian women’s hockey team qualifies for Asia Cup final after 1-1 draw with Japan, to face China Sunday.
India advanced despite drawing with Japan as China defeated Korea 1-0. In the Asia Cup final, the winning team will secure qualification for next year’s Women’s World Cup in Belgium and Netherlands.

3. BCCI will finalize Team India jersey sponsorship within two weeks after tender process concludes by September 16.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that tender bids will be submitted by September 16. After evaluation, the Board will announce the official jersey sponsor for Team India’s cricket team.

4. National Sports Board to be formed by December, monitoring federations’ financial conduct under National Sports Governance Act.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya confirmed full implementation of the National Sports Governance Act by January next year. The National Sports Board will oversee federations’ financial conduct and grant or suspend affiliations.