School Assembly News Headlines: 17 September 2025

National News

1. Mauritius PM Ramgoolam pays tribute to Gandhi. Meets Indian leaders to discuss trade, economic cooperation, cultural ties.

2. Amit Shah inaugurates 2nd ANTF Conference. Leaders from states unite to strengthen strategies for achieving a drug-free India.

3. India-US military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concludes in Alaska. Soldiers enhance cooperation, strengthen defense partnerships, and strategic skills.

4. SSC confirms CGL 2025 exams continue nationwide. Students assured smooth process with no disruption in recruitment schedule.

International News

1. Trump suggests U.S. companies shift to semiannual earnings reports. Proposal aims to cut costs and discourage short-term decisions.

2. India to participate in Busan Film Festival 2025. Minister Murugan leads first-ever delegation to strengthen cultural collaborations.

Sports News 

1. ICC rejects Pakistan’s request to drop referee Andy Pycroft after Asia Cup “no handshake” controversy involving Indian captain.

2. PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh congratulate Vaishali Rameshbabu on FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025 chess victory.

Business News

1. Indus Appstore surpasses 100 million devices milestone. Regional language browsing boosts growth in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar.

2. CBDT extends Income Tax Return deadline for AY 2025-26. Technical glitches disrupt process after earlier extension.

1. Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, meets Indian leaders to boost ties and cooperation
Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam honored Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. He met Indian leaders. They discussed enhancing trade, economic partnerships, and cultural relations during the final day of his India visit.

2. Amit Shah inaugurates 2nd National ANTF Conference. Leaders discuss strategies for a drug-free India across states.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 2nd National ANTF Conference in New Delhi. Leaders from 36 states and stakeholders discussed strategies. The aim is to strengthen efforts for a drug-free India.

3. India-US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 concludes successfully in Alaska. Soldiers strengthen cooperation and strategic ties.
The 21st edition of Yudh Abhyas 2025 concluded at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. 450 soldiers from India and the US participated. The exercise strengthened military cooperation and shared strategic skills.

4. SSC clarifies CGL 2025 exams continue as scheduled. Students assured of smooth recruitment test across India.
The Staff Selection Commission confirmed the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2025 is ongoing without disruption. Students can attend exams at centres nationwide. The process is conducted smoothly and as planned.

5. Supreme Court seeks replies from states on religious conversion laws. Matters to be heard again in six weeks.
The Supreme Court directed nine states to respond within four weeks to pleas challenging religious conversion laws. The bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, will hear the matter in six weeks.

6. Supreme Court Collegium approves judicial appointments. Justice Aravind confirmed as permanent judge in Karnataka High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI B R Gavai, approved judicial appointments in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Madras, and Tripura. Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind becomes a permanent judge in Karnataka High Court.

7. India-US chief negotiators begin talks on trade agreement. Discussions focus on tariffs and uncertainties affecting exporters.
India and the US have started negotiations on a proposed trade deal. Led by Rajesh Agrawal and Brendan Lynch, talks aim to resolve tariff-related issues and ensure smoother trade for exporters.

1. Assam vigilance raids officer Nupur Bora. ₹92 lakh cash, ₹2 crore jewellery recovered for disproportionate wealth.
Assam CM’s Special Vigilance Cell raided Nupur Bora’s home in Guwahati. Cash and jewellery worth crores were recovered. She faces accusations of holding wealth beyond her income and illegal land dealings.

2. Jitendra Singh inaugurates AI Centre of Excellence at Graphic Era University. Facility boosts research in advanced sectors.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh opened a new AI Centre at Graphic Era University, Dehradun. Spread over 1.5 lakh sq. ft., it houses Uttarakhand’s first NVIDIA AI hub to advance research in multiple sectors.

3. Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah rejects electricity privatisation. Focus on strengthening and reforming the power sector.
CM Omar Abdullah clarified that J&K has no plans for electricity privatisation. He emphasised reducing losses, improving billing, and increasing revenue to strengthen and reform the power sector in the Union Territory.

4. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces interest-free education loans under Student Credit Card Scheme. Benefits students statewide.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared that education loans under the Student Credit Card Scheme will now be interest-free. The move aims to support students and ease financial burdens before state elections.

5. Heavy rain hits Mumbai and Dehradun. Floods, traffic disruption, and destruction reported. Several dead, many missing.
Mumbai faced traffic snarls as heavy overnight rain flooded low-lying areas, with IMD issuing a yellow alert. Dehradun suffered a cloudburst in Sahastradhara, causing flash floods, deaths, and widespread destruction.

1. Trump proposes U.S. companies report earnings semiannually. Move aims to reduce costs and limit short-term focus.
President Donald Trump suggested that U.S. firms report earnings every six months instead of quarterly. The proposal aims to cut corporate costs and discourage short-term decision-making. SEC is prioritizing the plan.

2. India to mark presence at Busan Film Festival 2025. Minister leads first-ever ministerial delegation abroad.
India will participate in the 30th Busan International Film Festival and Asian Contents & Film Market. Minister Dr. L. Murugan leads the delegation to strengthen cultural diplomacy and global creative collaborations.

3. China accuses Philippine ship of ramming its vessel near Scarborough Shoal. Tensions rise in South China Sea.
China’s coast guard claimed a Philippine ship deliberately rammed its vessel near Scarborough Shoal. Over ten Philippine government ships entered the disputed waters, escalating tensions between the two countries in the South China Sea.

4. Australia sets social media guidelines. Platforms not required to verify all users’ ages under new children’s ban.
Australian authorities issued rules for social media platforms, including TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. From December 10, children under 16 will be banned, but verifying every user’s age is considered unreasonable.

1. ICC rejects Pakistan’s demand to remove referee Andy Pycroft after “no handshake” row in Asia Cup.
The ICC dismissed Pakistan’s request to drop match referee Andy Pycroft. PCB alleged he stopped their captain from shaking hands with India’s skipper. Despite threats of withdrawal, Pycroft remains on the panel.

2. PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh congratulate Vaishali Rameshbabu on winning FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025.
Vaishali Rameshbabu won the FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss 2025. PM Modi praised her dedication, while Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh lauded her focus, calling her victory a symbol of India’s chess strength.

3. Smriti Mandhana regains ICC No.1 ODI ranking after half-century against Australia. Boost ahead of Women’s World Cup.
Smriti Mandhana reclaimed the top ICC ODI batter ranking after scoring 58 runs against Australia. Despite India’s loss, the performance strengthens her confidence before the Women’s Cricket World Cup starting September 30.

4. Boxer Jaismine Lamboria eyes 2028 Olympics after World Championship gold. India celebrates historic women’s boxing campaign abroad.
Jaismine Lamboria, fresh from World Championship gold, aims for the 2028 Olympics. She defeated Julia Szeremeta in the 57kg final. Indian women boxers delivered their best-ever performance on foreign soil.

5. Jaismine Lamboria targets 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after World Championship gold. Indian women boxers celebrate historic success.
Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria, fresh from her Liverpool World Championship gold, now focuses on the 2028 Olympics. She defeated Julia Szeremeta as Indian women boxers achieved their best-ever campaign abroad.

1. Indus Appstore crosses 100 million devices. Regional language support drives growth across major Indian states.
Indus Appstore achieved 100 million devices milestone. Users browse in 12 Indian languages, with Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, and Gujarati most popular. Strong adoption reported in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

2. CBDT extends Income Tax Return filing deadline for AY 2025-26 after technical glitches disrupted process.
The Central Board of Direct Taxes extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 till today. Technical glitches caused disruption yesterday. The original July 31 deadline had already been extended once.

3. Apollo Tyres becomes new Indian cricket team jersey sponsor until 2027. Deal surpasses Dream11 contract in value.
Apollo Tyres signed a sponsorship deal with BCCI worth ₹4.5 crore per match until 2027. The agreement brings global visibility and marks one of Indian cricket’s most lucrative sponsorships.

4. ED summons Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood in online betting-linked money laundering investigation.
The Enforcement Directorate widened its probe into illegal betting-linked money laundering. Cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, and actor Sonu Sood were summoned to Delhi next week under PMLA for questioning.