School Assembly News Headlines: 16 November 2025 

National News

1. Congress schedules November 18 review meeting after Bihar defeat, raising concerns over electoral process amid ongoing voter roll revision.

2. Uncertainty grows over ECI’s use of State pre-mapping data as second phase of Special Intensive Revision begins.

3. Nitish Kumar’s Patna residence becomes political hub as NDA leaders intensify consultations to form new Bihar government.

4. Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court after President refuses assent to Bill seeking NEET exemption for state medical admissions.

International News

1. Afghanistan expands trade with Iran and Central Asian nations via Chabahar Port to reduce dependence on Pakistan.

2. Japan’s PM Takaichi considers revising long-standing Three Non-Nuclear Principles, potentially altering national nuclear weapons policy framework.

Sports News 

1. India creates history at Asian Archery Championships as Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara win first individual recurve golds.

2. India hosts 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida with top 130 boxers from 18 countries competing.

Business News

1. Venezuela seeks closer cooperation with India in critical minerals and investment opportunities, boosting bilateral economic engagement.

2. Iran plans to use cryptocurrencies for trade with India and BRICS nations to bypass renewed international sanctions.

1. Congress announces November 18 review meet after Bihar rout, raises concerns over electoral process amid ongoing voter roll revision.
Following its Bihar defeat, the Congress scheduled a November 18 review with State leaders as it questioned the Election Commission’s role. The party linked concerns to ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

2. Uncertainty grows over ECI’s use of State-level pre-mapping data as second phase of electoral roll revision begins.
With the second phase of electoral roll revision underway, States remain unsure how the ECI will utilise pre-mapping data, which matched existing electors from the previous SIR with the current rolls.

3. Nitish Kumar’s residence turns political hub as NDA leaders intensify consultations to finalise formation of new Bihar government.
Political activity has surged in Patna with NDA leaders holding multiple meetings at Nitish Kumar’s residence. Key alliance parties are selecting their legislature leaders as groundwork for forming the new government progresses.

4. Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court after President declines assent to Bill seeking NEET exemption for state medical admissions.
Tamil Nadu has filed an original suit in the Supreme Court challenging the President’s refusal to approve its 2021 Bill exempting the State from NEET, calling the decision a serious constitutional impasse.

1. Kerala CEO reports 85% SIR form distribution, announces special drive to cover pending households in urban areas.
At an all-party meeting in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala’s Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar said 85% SIR forms are distributed, urged BLO support, and announced a special drive for households yet to receive forms.

2. India to host large-scale Nasha Mukt Bharat event in Amritsar, highlighting five-year progress in nationwide anti-drug campaign.
The Social Justice Ministry will gather 7,000 participants at Guru Nanak Dev University to review campaign outcomes, promote youth-led prevention efforts, and reinforce coordinated community strategies for strengthening India’s fight against substance abuse.

1. Afghanistan boosts trade with Iran, Central Asia via Chabahar Port to reduce reliance on Pakistan amid border tensions.
Afghanistan increased trade with Iran to $1.626 billion, surpassing $1.108 billion with Pakistan. Officials stress diversifying routes, adopting preferential tariffs, and signing long-term agreements to maintain stable imports and exports despite regional disruptions.

2. Japan’s PM Takaichi considers revising Three Non-Nuclear Principles, potentially altering longstanding national nuclear weapons policy.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reviewing the nation’s Three Non-Nuclear Principles, specifically the prohibition on nuclear weapons entering Japan, prompting debate over potential shifts in the country’s historic post-atomic bomb policy.

1. India makes history at Asian Archery Championships as Ankita Bhakat, Dhiraj Bommadevara clinch first individual recurve golds.
Ankita Bhakat became India’s first women’s recurve individual Asian Champion, defeating Nam Su-hyeon. Dhiraj Bommadevara followed, winning men’s recurve gold against Rahul, marking India’s best-ever performance at the Asian Archery Championships.

2. India hosts 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida, featuring top 130 boxers from 18 countries.
The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida will host the World Boxing Cup Finals until November 20. Top eight boxers in each category from 18 nations will compete.

1. Venezuela seeks closer cooperation with India in critical minerals sector, aiming to attract investments, says Commerce Ministry.
During a meeting in Visakhapatnam, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Venezuela’s Hector Silva discussed enhancing collaboration in critical minerals and boosting investment opportunities, reflecting growing bilateral economic engagement between the two nations.

2. Iran seeks to use cryptocurrencies for trade with India, BRICS nations to circumvent renewed US and UN sanctions.
Iranian officials and businessmen aim to employ cryptocurrencies for international trade, including with India, following the re-imposition of sanctions under the ‘snapback mechanism’ by France, UK, and Germany over nuclear concerns.