School Assembly News Headlines: 18 August 2025 

1. ECI Clarifies on Bihar Special Intensive Revision, Reaffirms Equal Treatment of All Parties and Right to Vote at 18.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar says all citizens above 18 must vote. ECI treats all parties equally and launched Special Intensive Revision to address electoral roll corrections demanded for two decades.

2. PM Modi Urges ‘Vocal for Local’, Inaugurates ₹11,000 Crore Highway Projects, Highlights Next-Generation GST Reforms for Stronger, Self-Reliant India.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates two major highway projects in New Delhi. He calls for supporting Indian products, cites Chakradhari Mohan’s inspiration, and announces upcoming GST reforms benefiting citizens nationwide.

3. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Nepal PM K P Sharma Oli and President Paudel to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Across Key Sectors.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Nepal on a two-day trip. He meets Prime Minister Oli and President Paudel, discussing mutual interests to deepen bilateral cooperation.

4. PM Modi to Inaugurate ₹11,000 Crore National Highway Projects in Delhi, Including Dwarka Expressway and UER-II to Ease Traffic Congestion.
Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II in New Delhi today. The ₹11,000 crore projects aim to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and decongest the capital region.

5. BJP names Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan as NDA’s Vice-Presidential candidate
Bharatiya Janata Party announces CP Radhakrishnan as National Democratic Alliance’s Vice-President candidate for September 9 election. His name was finalised in BJP’s Parliamentary Board meeting at party headquarters.

6. Rahul Gandhi launches ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Sasaram, to conclude in Patna on September 1
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and other leaders, rallies in Sasaram as part of his 1,300-km ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’. The Yatra will conclude with a mega rally in Patna, attended by leaders of various INDIA parties.

1. Uttarakhand CM Dhami Distributes Appointment Letters to 220 Medical Officers, Highlights Record 24,000 Youths Getting Jobs in Four Years.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami hands appointment letters to 220 medical officers. He says this will improve medical services. The government is focusing on expanding health facilities and strengthening public health infrastructure.

2. Rahul Gandhi Launches 16-Day ‘Voters Rights Yatra’ from Sasaram, Bihar, Covering 1,300 km Across 25 Districts with INDI Alliance Leaders Participation.
Rahul Gandhi begins a 16-day yatra in Bihar with a public meeting in Sasaram. Covering 1,300 km, the march highlights voter awareness, electoral rights, and unity with INDI alliance participation across districts.

3. Amit Shah coordinates with J&K leadership after Kathua cloudburst, assures full government support and deployment of NDRF for relief operations
Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke with LG Manoj Sinha and CM Omar Abdullah. Relief and rescue operations are underway, with NDRF teams deployed. Government assures full support to affected people.

4. Two-day emergency life support conference inaugurated at District Hospital Kargil, Ladakh, focusing on saving lives in critical situations
Organised by AIIMS JPNATC, WHO Collaborating Centre, and District Hospital Kargil, the program emphasises timely medical response in remote, harsh border areas for effective trauma and emergency care.

5. Karnataka’s ‘study abroad’ scheme sees over 5,000 students register for education expo in Bengaluru, showcasing 60 international universities
Organised by KVTSDC at Hotel Lalit Ashok, the event attracted thousands of students exploring overseas education opportunities. Representatives from 60 international universities participated, providing guidance and information.

1. Russian FM Lavrov Holds Talks with Turkish, Hungarian Counterparts After Putin-Trump Summit Ends Without Ukraine Peace Deal.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov holds phone calls with Turkish and Hungarian counterparts. The talks follow the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska. President Trump urges Kyiv to make a deal with Moscow, stressing Russia’s power.

2. European Leaders to Meet Ukrainian President Zelensky at White House with Macron, Merz, von der Leyen, and Stubb Confirmed for High-Level Talks on Peace and Security.
French President Macron, German Chancellor Merz, European Commission President von der Leyen, and Finnish President Stubb will join Zelensky. The meeting follows UK PM Starmer’s call, focusing on Ukraine peace and Europe’s security.

3. Russia to Begin Design Work for Venera-D Mission to Venus in 2026, Launch Expected Between 2034 and 2036.
Russia will start Venera-D mission design in January 2026. Featuring a lander, balloon probe, and orbiter, the mission aims for launch between 2034 and 2036 to study Venus.

4. Indian Cultural Association and Swami Vivekananda Centre organise special Sholay screening in Colombo to celebrate 50 years of iconic film’s legacy
Members of the Indian community in Sri Lanka attended the screening, reliving the 1975 classic. Deputy High Commissioner of India highlighted the film’s cultural significance and enduring appeal across generations.

1. Pakistan drops Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan from T20 squad; selects Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman for Asia Cup, UAE series.
Pakistan dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the 17-member squad for UAE triangular series and Asia Cup, backing Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, and Fakhar Zaman for quick-scoring roles.

2. Carlos Alcaraz defeats Alexander Zverev to reach Cincinnati Open final; set for title clash against Jannik Sinner.
Carlos Alcaraz overcame injured Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-3 to enter his seventh consecutive tour-level final, extending his 16-match Masters 1000 streak and setting up a rematch with Jannik Sinner.

3. Yashaswini Ghorpade qualifies for Europe Smash main draw in Malmo, Sweden, to face World No. 5 Wang Yidi in round of 64
Yashaswini Ghorpade defeated Serbia’s Izabela Lupulesku 7-11, 11-8, 11-8, 11-6 in the final qualifiers. She will now take on Chinese World No. 5 Wang Yidi in round of 64.

4. Top seed Anahat Singh loses to second seed Habiba Hani in NSW Squash Bega Open final, retires during fourth game
Seventeen-year-old Anahat Singh won the opening game 11-9 but lost the next two 11-5, 11-8. She retired at 10-4 in the fourth against Egypt’s Habiba Hani.

1. GoM to meet next week on next-generation GST reforms after PM Modi’s Independence Day announcement; Revenue Department to present proposal.
The Group of Ministers from six states will review next-generation GST reforms, with the Union Finance Ministry’s Revenue Department set to present detailed proposals.

2. US tariff hike on Indian exports sparks job loss concerns; experts warn of crisis while others see cushion in domestic demand.
The steep US tariffs on Indian exports have raised fears of job cuts, with staffing experts divided, some foresee a crisis, while others highlight India’s trade diversification and domestic demand as buffers.

3. Samsung begins manufacturing laptops in India at Greater Noida factory, expanding its device production portfolio in the country
Samsung, already producing smartphones, feature phones, tablets, and wearables at Greater Noida, has started laptop production and plans to manufacture more devices in India, sources told PTI.

4. SPIC reports ₹66.71 crore Q1 net profit for April-June 2025, up from ₹62.55 crore in previous year
Southern Petrochemical Industries Corporation Ltd cites operational efficiency and lower input costs for profit growth. FY 2025 net profit stood at ₹155.62 crore, the company reported.