School Assembly News Headlines: 16 May 2025

National News

1. President Droupadi Murmu Invokes Article 143 to Seek Supreme Court’s Opinion on Governor Delays in Passing Bills.

2. India pushes UN to list The Resistance Front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a terrorist group. Talks held with UN officials in New York.

3. Rajnath Singh Reviews Border Security in Srinagar After Ceasefire; Operation Sindoor Continues Amid India-Pakistan Tensions.

4. Meta India’s Sandhya Devanathan to Lead Southeast Asia Operations as Dan Neary Exits After 12-Year Leadership Role.

International News

1. Trump family holds 60% stake in Pakistan crypto firm, raising questions amid India-Pakistan peace deal claims by Trump.

2. House Speaker Mike Johnson supports banning congressional stock trading but remains uncertain about bringing the bill to a vote.

Sports News

1. South Africa delays World Test Championship final training to June 3, giving IPL franchises more time with their star players.

2. South African cricketers likely to miss IPL playoffs as national board prioritizes preparation for WTC final against Australia.

Business News

1. IREDA files insolvency plea against Gensol for Rs 510 crore default. SEBI bans promoters over fund diversion, governance issues.

2. Nuvama retains ‘Reduce’ rating on Tata Power with Rs 374 target, citing back-ended growth despite profit and revenue increases.

1. Meta India’s Sandhya Devanathan to Head Southeast Asia Operations After Asia-Pacific Chief Dan Neary’s Resignation Announced Recently
Sandhya Devanathan will now lead Meta’s Southeast Asia operations. Dan Neary steps down after 12 years. Benjamin Joe becomes Asia-Pacific regional vice president from July. Leadership transition aims for continuity.

2. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Visits Srinagar After Operation Sindoor. Reviews Border Situation Post India-Pakistan Ceasefire Announced on May 10
Rajnath Singh visits Kashmir to assess border damage. Operation Sindoor ongoing. Recent Pakistan shelling caused losses. The minister will meet army officials. Ceasefire followed heavy skirmishes along the Line of Control.

3. Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan Declares LSS and USS 2025 Exam Results. Students Can Access Scores Through Official Portal Announced Yesterday
Kerala students can now check their 2025 LSS and USS exam results. Pareeksha Bhavan released results on May 14. Website access is open. Scholarships support academic excellence and talent.

4. President Murmu Seeks Supreme Court’s Opinion on Timelines for Governors to Act on Bills Under Article 143 Reference
President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1). She asked the Supreme Court if Governors can face timelines on bill assent. Fourteen questions were submitted. Articles 200 and 201 lack deadlines.

5. Tamil Nadu Overtakes Pakistan in 2025 GDP With ₹17.23 Lakh Crore and 9.69% Growth, Highest Among Indian States
Tamil Nadu’s 2025 GDP reached ₹17.23 lakh crore. Pakistan’s GDP is lower at $397.58 billion. IMF downgraded Pakistan’s growth forecast to 3%. Tamil Nadu showed the fastest economic rise.

6. CUET UG 2025 Admit Cards Released for May 19–24 Exams; Students Must Use Credentials on cuet.nta.nic.in
NTA has issued CUET UG 2025 admit cards. Students can download them from cuet.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. Exams are scheduled between May 19 and 24.

7. Jamia Millia Islamia Suspends MoUs With Turkish Government Institutions Citing National Security Concerns
Jamia Millia Islamia has suspended all academic ties with institutions affiliated to Turkey’s government. The move comes as a precaution linked to national security considerations. No timeline was specified.

8. India Releases First Monthly Labour and Unemployment Data; April 2025 Rate Stands at 5.1% for Ages 15 and Above
India published its first monthly labour data. April 2025 unemployment rate is 5.1%. Men’s rate is 5.2%, and women’s rate is 5.0%. This allows real-time job tracking.

9. Jaishankar Rejects Third-Party Mediation With Pakistan; Emphasises Bilateral Talks and Focus on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar ruled out any third-party role in India-Pakistan matters. He said only issue is Pakistan vacating illegally held Indian territory in PoK.

10. Operation Sindoor: Jaishankar Highlights India’s Strong Response Before May 10 Ceasefire With Pakistan Using Satellite Images
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said satellite images clearly showed India’s powerful strike. Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire by May 10. This dismissed claims of foreign mediation in peace talks.

1. LDA Settles 20-Year Land Dispute with Army, Plans New Township in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow
Lucknow Development Authority resolved a 200-acre dispute with the Indian Army. This enables development of a new township near Nehru Enclave. Work may begin soon.

2. Namma Metro Gets Third Trainset for Yellow Line, Boosting Hopes for Early Operations
Yellow Line received its third trainset. Six coaches were coupled and moved to Hebbagodi depot. Static tests will begin soon. Operations may start shortly.

3. BJP Holds Tiranga Rallies in Kashmir to Celebrate Operation Sindoor Success Against Terror Camps in PoK and Pakistan
The BJP organised Tiranga Rallies in Srinagar and Anantnag. These marked the success of Operation Sindoor against nine terror camps across PoK and Pakistan.

4. Vaishakha Buddha Purnima Celebrated as Civilizational Event, Not Just Festival: Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Minister Shekhawat said Buddha Purnima is a civilizational celebration. He highlighted Lord Buddha’s global legacy, sacred sites, and timeless teachings that inspire millions worldwide.

5. DSEJ Issues Fresh Order on School Reopening and Closures Across Five Jammu Districts Amid Safety Assessments
The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, has issued a new order for schools in five districts. It focuses on reopening and closures. The decision ensures student and staff safety after ground-level reviews.

1. IPL Franchises Get Relief as South Africa Delays WTC Final Training to June 3
South Africa revised its earlier decision and announced training for the WTC Final will start on June 3. This gives IPL franchises more time with their South African players.

2. South African Stars May Miss IPL Playoffs Due to WTC Final, Board Prioritises National Duty
South Africa’s cricket board insists players prepare for the WTC Final. This may force top stars to skip IPL playoffs. The IPL resumes on May 17 and ends June 3.

3. ICC Announces Record $5.76 Million Prize Pool for World Test Championship Final at Lord’s
South Africa and Australia will face off in the World Test Championship Final at Lord’s on June 11. The ICC has announced a record prize pool of $5.76 million (INR 49.28 crore) for the 2023–25 cycle. The winner will receive $3.6 million (INR 30.80 crore).

4. BCCI Plans India’s Departure Schedule for England Tour; Squad Yet to Be Announced
The Indian Test squad for the England tour is yet to be announced. However, BCCI is finalising the travel plans. Head coach Gautam Gambhir and the first batch of players will depart on June 6. Remaining players will join later, depending on their IPL 2025 commitments.

5. Jacobo Ramon’s Last-Minute Goal Keeps Real Madrid’s Title Hopes Alive, Delays Barcelona’s Celebration
Jacobo Ramon scored a stoppage-time winner for Real Madrid, beating Mallorca 2-1. This delayed Barcelona’s title win, as a draw would have secured their championship with a six-point lead.

1. Nuvama Retains ‘Reduce’ Call on Tata Power Despite Profit Jump; Targets Rs 374 Per Share
Nuvama keeps ‘Reduce’ rating for Tata Power, citing back-ended growth already priced in. Despite increased profit and revenue, the brokerage remains cautiously optimistic about the company’s future.

2. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Files Insolvency Plea Against Gensol Engineering Over Rs 510 Crore Default
IREDA moves insolvency against Gensol Engineering for defaulting Rs 510 crore. SEBI recently banned Gensol and promoters over fund diversion and governance issues. Gensol allowed to respond to SEBI interim order.

3. PayU receives final RBI approval to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator under Payment and Settlement Systems Act.
PayU has received the Reserve Bank of India’s final authorisation to operate as an Online Payment Aggregator, strengthening its role in India’s digital payments ecosystem under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act.

4. SEBI investigates Jane Street and related entities over alleged manipulative trading practices in India’s financial markets.
SEBI has launched an investigation into Jane Street and related entities over allegations of manipulative trading practices in India. The probe includes JSI Investments and Jane Street Singapore Pte Ltd.

5. SEBI probes major merchant bankers in SME IPO segment for alleged malpractices, including fund siphoning and regulatory violations.
SEBI is investigating major merchant bankers in the SME IPO segment for alleged fund siphoning and regulatory violations. Orders against involved entities are expected soon, say industry sources.

1. Bengaluru to experience light rainfall with thunderstorms, partly cloudy skies; temperatures range between 23°C and 32°C on May 16.
Bengaluru will experience light rain and partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will range from 23°C to 32°C. Thunderstorms and lightning may provide some relief from the heat.

2. Northeast India’s Assam and Meghalaya to face heavy to very heavy rainfall; flood and landslide warnings issued for May 16.
Assam and Meghalaya are likely to get heavy to very heavy rainfall. Flood and landslide warnings have been issued due to pre-monsoon showers.

3.  Heatwave alert for Northwest India including West Rajasthan with temperatures reaching 41–42°C; IMD issues yellow warning on May 16.
West Rajasthan and nearby areas will face heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring to 41–42°C. A yellow alert has been issued by the IMD.

4. Kerala expects pre-monsoon showers on May 16 as southwest monsoon approaches early, likely to arrive around May 27.
Pre-monsoon showers expected in Kerala as the southwest monsoon approaches, predicted to arrive earlier than usual around May 27.

5. South Peninsular India, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, to receive rainfall and isolated heavy thunderstorms on May 16.
Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala will see rain with thunderstorms. Isolated heavy showers are expected, continuing the pre-monsoon pattern.