School Assembly News Headlines: 15 July 2025 

National News

1. Veteran Marathoner Fauja Singh Dies at 114 After Accident in Punjab; Known Globally as ‘The Turbaned Tornado’.

2. Supreme Court Schedules August 3 Hearing on NEET-PG Transparency Pleas Concerning Evaluation Protocols and Release of Answer Keys.

3. Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge in Karnataka, easing access to Sigandur and connecting Sharavathi backwaters region.

4. India’s WPI Inflation Hits -0.13% in June 2025; Food, Fuel, and Metal Prices Drive 14-Month Low Trend.

State News

1. President Murmu Appoints New Governors for Haryana, Goa, and Ladakh; Kavinder Gupta Replaces BD Mishra as Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor.

2. Mumbai Reports 126 Measles Cases Among Children in 2025; Civic Body Intensifies Monitoring and Treatment at BMC Hospitals.

International News

1. France Celebrates Bastille Day with Military Parade, Drone Show, and Fireworks; 7,000 Participate in Grand Champs-Élysées March.

2. Dutch Medical Flight SUZ1 Crashes After Takeoff from London Southend; Fireball Reported, Airport Closed Temporarily for Safety.

Sports News 

1. England Defeats India by 22 Runs in Thrilling Third Test at Lord’s, Takes 2-1 Lead in Five-Match Series.

2. MI New York Clinches MLC Title; Rushil Ugarkar Defends Final Over Against Maxwell, Phillips in Thrilling Five-Wicket Victory.

1. Veteran Marathoner Fauja Singh Dies at 114 After Accident in Punjab; Known Globally as ‘The Turbaned Tornado’.
Veteran marathon runner Fauja Singh, aged 114, passed away after being hit by a vehicle in Jalandhar, Punjab. His death was confirmed by author Khushwant Singh, who wrote his biography.


2. Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India’s second-longest cable-stayed bridge in Karnataka, easing access to Sigandur and connecting Sharavathi backwaters region.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the ₹472-crore Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga. The bridge connects Sagara and Sigandur. It fulfills long-pending local demands. Connectivity was lost after the Linganmakki dam construction.

3. Supreme Court to hear NEET-PG transparency pleas on August 3, focusing on answer keys and evaluation system concerns.
The Supreme Court will examine petitions on NEET-PG transparency on August 3. The pleas question the evaluation process and seek directions to the National Board of Examinations for clarity.

4. Indian Astronaut Begins Return Journey from Axiom-4 Mission; Undocking Completed, Landing Scheduled the Following Day.
An Indian astronaut aboard the Axiom-4 mission has started the return to Earth. After landing, the crew will undergo a week-long rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth’s gravity and environment.

5. India’s WPI inflation falls to -0.13% in June 2025, led by lower prices of food, fuel, and metals, hitting 14-month low.
India’s WPI inflation declined to -0.13% in June 2025 due to reduced prices of food articles, fuel, and metals. It reflects a continued easing trend, reaching a 14-month low.

6. S. Jaishankar meets Chinese Vice President in Beijing; supports China’s SCO presidency, to attend SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Tianjin on July 15.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed strengthening India-China relations with VP Han Zheng. He also met SCO Secretary-General and confirmed his participation in the SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on July 15.

7. Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates BIMSTEC Ports Conclave in Visakhapatnam to boost maritime connectivity and regional cooperation in Bay of Bengal region.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal opened the two-day BIMSTEC Ports Conclave. The event focuses on strengthening maritime links among Bay of Bengal nations, reflecting India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and regional leadership commitment.

1. President Murmu appoints new Governors for Haryana, Goa and Ladakh; accepts resignation of Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor BD Mishra.
Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh becomes Haryana’s Governor; Ashok Gajapathi Raju appointed for Goa. Kavinder Gupta is named Ladakh’s new Lieutenant Governor, succeeding Brigadier BD Mishra, whose resignation was accepted.

2. Mumbai reports 126 measles cases among children in 2025; civic body continues monitoring and treatment efforts.
A measles outbreak in Mumbai has affected 126 children this year. Health officials are actively monitoring cases and providing care at BMC-run facilities like Kasturba Hospital to manage the situation.

3. Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates ₹470-Crore Sigandur Bridge in Karnataka. Named After Chowdeshwari Devi to Restore Connectivity in Sagar Taluk.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 2.44 km-long Sigandur bridge across Sharavathi backwaters. Built at ₹470 crore, it restores access to Sigandur and nearby villages affected by dam construction.

4. Monsoon Active in Himachal Pradesh. Orange, Yellow Alerts Issued for Multiple Districts from July 15 to 18 Due to Heavy Rainfall.
The monsoon remains active in Himachal Pradesh. IMD has issued Orange and Yellow alerts for heavy rainfall across several districts, including Shimla, Solan, Kangra, and Kullu, from July 15 to 18.

1. France celebrates Bastille Day with military parade, fireworks, and drone show across cities, showcasing national pride and unity.
France marked Bastille Day with 7,000 participants in a grand military parade on the Champs-Élysées. Celebrations included fireworks, axe-wielding performers, and a drone show above the Eiffel Tower.

2. Dutch medical flight SUZ1 crashes after takeoff from London Southend Airport; fireball reported, airport temporarily closed.
A Zeusch Aviation Beechcraft B200 Super King Air crashed soon after takeoff from Southend Airport. The medical aircraft, arriving from Athens via Croatia, burst into flames, prompting immediate airport closure.

3. FAO Completes Emergency Flood Relief Project in Pakistan’s Balochistan and Sindh, Aiding Over 520,000 People with $6.48 M Japanese Funding Resilience.
FAO concluded its emergency project in flood-hit Pakistan. Funded by Japan, it supported 74,000 households. It restored food production, improved nutrition, and boosted resilience. Female-headed families received targeted assistance.

4. Sri Lanka Launches ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ to Caution Public Against Fraudulent Schemes and Protect Economic Interests.
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka began ‘Anti-Pyramid National Awareness Week’ to educate citizens about the risks of illegal pyramid schemes. The campaign runs till July 18, promoting financial safety and awareness.

1. England Defeats India by 22 Runs in Thrilling Third Test at Lord’s, Takes 2-1 Lead in Five-Match Series.
England secured a dramatic 22-run win over India at Lord’s in the third Test. Shoaib Bashir bowled Siraj to seal the victory, putting England ahead 2-1 in the series.

2. MI New York wins Major League Cricket title after dramatic playoff run; Rushil Ugarkar defends final over in thrilling five-wicket win.
MI New York clinched the MLC title despite a tough league stage. In the final, 22-year-old Rushil Ugarkar defended 12 runs against Maxwell and Phillips, showcasing calm under pressure.

3. England Crushes Wales 6-1, Storms into Women’s Euro Quarterfinals After Back-to-Back Wins Over Netherlands and Wales.
England advanced to the Women’s Euro quarterfinals after thrashing Wales 6-1. Four first-half goals and two second-half strikes marked a dominant win, continuing momentum after a 4-0 victory over Netherlands.

4. Satwik-Chirag Eye Japan Open Title, Aim to End Drought After Strong 2024 Season and Return to Full Fitness.
India’s Satwik-Chirag duo begin their Japan Open Super 750 campaign aiming for a breakthrough title. After multiple semifinal finishes this season, they return fully fit to lead India’s badminton challenge.

1. Indian commerce ministry team in Washington for bilateral trade agreement talks; chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal to join on Wednesday.
Talks on the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement begin Monday in Washington. A commerce ministry team is present, with chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal set to join discussions midweek.

2. EU aims to deepen trade ties with India, Asia-Pacific nations amid US tariff concerns, says EU competition chief Teresa Ribera.
EU plans stronger trade agreements with India and Pacific countries as a strategic response to possible US tariffs. Talks with India are progressing and may conclude by year-end.

3. India Achieves 50% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity Milestone of 242.8 GW, Fulfils 2030 Climate Goal Five Years Early.
India has reached 50% non-fossil fuel power capacity, totaling 242.8 GW of its 484.8 GW installed capacity. This milestone fulfills a major climate target well ahead of the 2030 deadline.

4. Citigroup India Commercial Banking Head Bhanu Vohra Resigns After 25 Years; Successor to Be Announced Soon, Confirms Bank.
Citigroup’s Bhanu Vohra steps down after 25 years with the bank. He served as MD and India Head of Commercial Banking. Citi will announce his successor shortly, as confirmed officially.

1. Active monsoon brings widespread rain to north and central India; Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh see very heavy showers.
India’s active monsoon phase continues, with heavy rain lashing northern and central states. Uttar Pradesh saw intense rainfall, including 163 mm in Mahroni and over 100 mm in Banda and Varanasi.

2. Delhi-NCR Receives Rain, IMD Issues Red Alert; More Showers, Thunderstorms Likely as Temperature Drops and Air Quality Improves.
Delhi regular showers bringing relief from humidity. IMD issued a red alert, forecasting more rain and thunderstorms. Monday’s temperature may drop further, with air quality marked ‘satisfactory’.