School Assembly News Headlines: 16 July 2025

1. Shubhanshu Shukla Returns After Historic ISS Mission; PM Modi Hails Him as India’s First Astronaut to Visit Space Station.
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla safely returned aboard SpaceX’s Dragon Grace capsule after a 22-hour journey. PM Modi praised his ISS mission, calling it a milestone for India’s Gaganyaan space program.

2. EAM Jaishankar Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, Briefs on India-China Ties During SCO Delegation Visit to Beijing.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met President Xi Jinping in Beijing with SCO delegates. He updated Xi on India-China relations and conveyed greetings from President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi.

3. Health Ministry Dismisses Reports on Warning Labels for Samosa, Jalebi, Laddoo; Calls Claims Misleading and Baseless.
The Union Health Ministry clarified it has not directed warning labels on Indian snacks like samosa or jalebi. It called such reports false, reaffirming that oil and sugar boards promote healthy habits.

4. Government to Upgrade 1,000 ITIs Under ₹60,000 Crore Scheme to Boost Skill Development and Training Quality.
On World Youth Skills Day, the government announced plans to upgrade 1,000 industrial training institutes. This is part of a ₹60,000 crore scheme. It aims to improve vocational training quality.

5. RBI Launches Quarterly Surveys to Assess Business Sentiments in Manufacturing, Services, and Infrastructure Sectors.
The Reserve Bank has launched two quarterly surveys. One covers manufacturing sector outlook. The other is for services and infrastructure. These assess demand, finance, employment, and pricing expectations for upcoming quarters.

1. Delhi Reduces Pollution Clearance Time to 20 Days for Green Industries to Promote Ease of Doing Business and Fast Approvals.
Delhi government has cut pollution clearance time for Green Category industries from 120 to 20 days. From August, pending applications will be deemed approved, addressing a key demand from businesses.

2. India’s First Digital Nomad Village Inaugurated in Sikkim’s Yakten, Aiming to Attract Remote Workers and Promote Sustainable Tourism.
Sikkim inaugurated India’s first Digital Nomad Village at Yakten in Pakyong district. The initiative promotes sustainable, community-driven tourism and welcomes remote workers from across India and the world to the region.

3. Power Minister Launches ADEETIE Scheme to Boost Energy Efficiency in MSMEs Through Interest Subsidies on Technology Loans.
Union Power Minister Manohar Lal launched the ADEETIE scheme in Panipat. It promotes energy efficiency in industries. MSMEs will get interest subsidies on loans to adopt energy-efficient technologies across the country.

4. Depression and Low-Pressure Systems Trigger Heavy Rainfall Over Rajasthan, Eastern and Central India, Says IMD Forecast.
A depression over northern Rajasthan and a low-pressure area over Jharkhand-Bihar have intensified rainfall. IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain across Rajasthan, Eastern, and Central India for the next 2–3 days.

1. Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods in New York and New Jersey; State of Emergency Declared, Residents Urged to Stay Indoors.
Heavy rains caused flash floods across New York City and northern New Jersey. Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Authorities advised residents to remain indoors as rainfall exceeded an inch in some areas.

2. Trump Warns of Sanctions on Buyers of Russian Oil, Including India and China; Urges Peace Deal Amid Ukraine Conflict.
US President Donald Trump has warned of sanctions on countries purchasing Russian oil, including India and China. This comes as he announced new arms for Ukraine and urged Russia to pursue peace.

3. Severe Weather Continues in Southern US; Authorities Report Rising Casualties and Issue Flood Watch for Several Areas.
Heavy rains continue to impact parts of the southern United States. Officials have issued flood warnings, urging caution as weather-related incidents increase. Forecasts predict more rainfall in several affected regions.

4. China’s Space Pioneer Successfully Tests Redesigned Tianlong-3 Rocket After Setback, Marking Major Milestone in Commercial Space Efforts.
Beijing-based Space Pioneer completed a critical test of its redesigned Tianlong-3 rocket. The test simulated flight conditions. Its first stage passed all evaluations. This follows last year’s rocket failure setback.

1. Cricket to Return at 2028 LA Olympics with T20 Format; Matches Set at Pomena’s Fairgrounds Stadium from July 12.
Cricket will feature in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics at Fairgrounds Stadium in Pomena. Six men’s and women’s teams will compete in the T20 format, marking cricket’s Olympic return since 1900.

2. R. Vaishali and Harika Advance to FIDE Women’s World Cup Pre-Quarters, Join Humpy and Divya in Next Round.
India’s R. Vaishali and Harika Dronavalli won their third-round tie-break matches at the FIDE Women’s World Cup. They advance to the pre-quarters, joining Koneru Humpy and Divya Deshmukh in Batumi.

3. England Recall Spinner Liam Dawson for Third Test vs India, Replacing Injured Shoaib Bashir in Manchester Clash.
Liam Dawson returns to England’s Test squad after eight years. He replaces Shoaib Bashir, who’s out with a finger injury. The third Test against India begins July 23 at Old Trafford.

4. ICC Announces Warm-Up Match Schedule for Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Ahead of League Stage Starting September 30.
The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 begins on September 30. Ahead of it, nine warm-up matches are scheduled from September 25 to 28 as teams prepare for the tournament.

1. India’s Trade Deficit Narrows to $18.78 Billion in June 2025 as Imports Fall; Exports Remain Flat, Shows Government Data.
India’s trade deficit reduced to $18.78 billion in June 2025. Exports held steady at $35.14 billion, while imports dropped by 3.71% to $53.92 billion, according to official commerce data.

2. Trump Warns Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers Like India, China; Pushes Peace Deal Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict.
US President Donald Trump warned that countries buying Russian oil, including India and China, could face sanctions. This follows his announcement of new weapons for Ukraine and push for peace negotiations.

3. China Revises Export Control List, Adds Restrictions on Tech for Battery Components and Processing Lithium, Gallium.
China updated its export control catalogue on Tuesday. The changes include restrictions on technologies used in battery components and processing lithium and gallium. These revisions follow a January commerce ministry document.

4. San Francisco Rolls Out AI Tools for 30,000 Public Sector Employees Using GPT-4o via Microsoft 365 Copilot.
San Francisco has begun one of the world’s largest AI deployments. Around 30,000 city workers will now use Microsoft 365 Copilot, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o, to boost productivity and efficiency.

1. IMD Issues Red Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh; Warnings Extended to Several Other States Across India.
The IMD has issued a red alert for Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh due to extremely heavy rainfall. Rainfall warnings are also in place for West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Himachal, and Northeast states.

2. Orange Alert Issued for Heavy Rainfall in Himachal Pradesh; State Records 19% Above-Normal Rainfall This Monsoon Season.
Himachal Pradesh continues to receive intermittent rainfall. The Meteorological Centre Shimla issued an Orange Alert for Shimla, Solan, and Sirmaur. The state has recorded 19% more rainfall than usual this season.