School Assembly News Headlines: 15 November 2025

National News

1. NDA wins Bihar Assembly elections with over 200 seats, PM Modi hails mandate, Mahagathbandhan suffers major setback.

2. Saalumarada Thimmakka, Karnataka’s ‘Mother of Trees,’ dies at 113, remembered for planting over 8,000 trees.

3. Veteran Hindi actor Kamini Kaushal dies at 98, concluding remarkable 76-year cinematic career from 1946 to 2022.

4. RBI announces export relief amid US tariffs, extends pre- and post-shipment credit period from 270 to 450 days.

International News

1. US to cut tariffs on Swiss goods from 39% to 15%, boosting bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

2. Bangladesh interim government faces scrutiny over extrajudicial killings and impunity ahead of critical February elections.

Sports News

1. Indian GMs Arjun Erigaisi, Pentala Harikrishna compete in FIDE Chess World Cup 2025 Round 5 in Goa.

2. Jasprit Bumrah takes five wickets as India bowls out South Africa for 159 in opening Test match.

Business News

1. Jaguar Land Rover warns of potential customer data leak, halts global operations, revises FY26 guidance and margins.

2. RBI eases export credit rules, extends repayment to 450 days amid US 50% tariffs on Indian exports.

1. NDA wins Bihar Assembly elections with over 200 seats, as BJP and JD(U) lead a strong majority on November 14.
The NDA’s commanding victory reshapes Bihar politics, with PM Modi calling it a mandate for growth. Despite leading vote share, the Mahagathbandhan secures only 26 seats, facing a major setback.

2. Saalumarada Thimmakka, Karnataka’s celebrated environmentalist and ‘Mother of Trees,’ dies in Bengaluru at 113 due to age-related ailments.
Thimmakka, famed for planting over 8,000 trees with her husband, leaves a legacy of ecological devotion. Honoured with the Padma Shri, she will receive a state funeral in her native Hulikal.

3. Veteran actor Kamini Kaushal, a pioneering figure of Hindi cinema since 1946, passed away at 98 in Mumbai.
Kamini Kaushal, once among the highest-paid actresses of the 1940s and 50s, passed away at 98. Her remarkable 76-year career concluded with her final appearance in Laal Singh Chaddha (2022).

4. RBI announces export relief measures, extending credit period from 270 to 450 days amid US trade tensions.
Amid US-imposed 50% tariffs on Indian exports, RBI eases repayment burden for exporters. The central bank extends pre- and post-shipment credit period to 450 days until March 31, 2026.

5. India and Central Asian countries conclude Strategic Cyber Exercise in New Delhi to enhance cyber threat response.
The Strategic Cyber Exercise in New Delhi, organised by India with Central Asian nations, trained technical teams in cyber threat hunting and incident response to safeguard critical regional infrastructure.

6. PM Modi pays tribute to Pandit Nehru on 125th birth anniversary, also observed as Children’s Day.
On Nehru’s 125th birth anniversary, PM Modi honored India’s first Prime Minister, recalling his role in the freedom struggle and nation-building. The day is also celebrated as Children’s Day.

1. Assam CM distributes ₹10,000 each to 32,860 SHG women under Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan in Dhemaji.
To boost women’s financial independence, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma released the first ₹10,000 instalment to 32,860 SHG members in Sissiborgaon. The initiative supports grassroots entrepreneurship and strengthens economic participation.

2. Andhra Pradesh targets $1 trillion investment in ten years, announcing India’s first drone taxis and automatic escrow accounts.
Andhra Pradesh announced a $1 trillion investment goal with automatic escrow accounts to remove red tape. The state also plans India’s first drone taxis, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said at the CII Summit.

3. IMD issues severe cold-wave alerts for central India, while Tamil Nadu and southern districts brace for light rain and thunderstorms.
Dry conditions persist across northwest and central India, but IMD warns of severe cold waves. Southern districts, including Chennai, may see light rain as Tamil Nadu remains under a yellow rainfall alert.