School Assembly News Headlines: 20 September 2025 

National News

1. September 21 partial solar eclipse marks 2025’s last, Moon to cover up to 85% of Sun worldwide

2. India begins nationwide rollout of e-passports, offering chip-enabled security features and faster immigration verification for global travellers.

3. Supreme Court rejects plea against Karnataka HC order, clears Banu Mushtaq’s invitation as Dasara festival chief guest.

4. SEBI continues investigations into Adani Group after Hindenburg allegations, reviewing pending compliance issues on minimum public shareholding rules. 

International News

1. UN Security Council to vote September 19 on Iran sanctions reimposition, European nations warn time running out diplomatically.

2. Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka region, triggers Pacific tsunami warning and multiple aftershocks reported by authorities.

Sports News 

1. Sunil Gavaskar urges team management to rest Jasprit Bumrah against Oman, Pakistan, preserving pacer’s fitness for Asia Cup final.

2. Supreme Court approves AIFF draft constitution with modifications, upholds Kalyan Chaubey-led committee, directs adoption within four weeks. 

Business News

1. Adani Group shares jump up to 10% after SEBI clears two charges, though 22 regulatory probes still pending.

2. India’s forex reserves climb to $702.9 billion, now just $4 billion below September 2024 record high level.

1. September 21 partial solar eclipse marks 2025’s final celestial event, Moon to obscure up to 85
On September 21, 2025, skywatchers will witness the year’s final partial solar eclipse, where the Moon obscures up to 85% of the Sun. The phenomenon lasts into early September 22.% Sun

2. India rolls out e-passports nationwide, enabling secure digital travel documents with chip-based verification and faster immigration checks
India has begun the nationwide rollout of e-passports after a pilot launch in 2024. Featuring embedded chips and enhanced security, these travel documents ensure safer identification and quicker clearance at global checkpoints.

3. Supreme Court dismisses plea against Karnataka HC order allowing Banu Mushtaq as Dasara festival chief guest
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition opposing Karnataka’s decision to invite Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq as Dasara chief guest. The bench upheld the High Court ruling after a brief hearing.

4. SEBI continues probe into Adani Group after Hindenburg allegations, pending issues include minimum public shareholding compliance
India’s market regulator SEBI is still investigating certain Hindenburg Research allegations against the Adani Group. Pending probes focus on compliance with minimum public shareholding rules, signalling the conglomerate has only partial reprieve.

5. India observed 60th anniversary of 1965 war as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured veterans, martyrs’ families, nationwide events
The nation marked 60 years since the 1965 India-Pakistan War, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meeting veterans and families of martyrs. Commemorative events highlighted courage, sacrifice, and India’s victory.

6. India’s net direct tax collections crossed ₹10.82 lakh crore by September 17, rising 9.18% year-on-year, CBDT data showed
By September 17, India’s net direct tax collections reached ₹10.82 lakh crore, up 9.18% year-on-year. Non-corporate taxes rose 13.67%, corporate taxes 4.93%, while refunds fell 23.87%, CBDT reported.

1. Locals protest Kangana Ranaut’s Manali visit, shout slogans and wave black flags in rain-affected Himachal area
Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced protests during her Manali visit. Locals waved black flags, shouted slogans, and expressed resentment over her arrival in the rain-hit Patlikuhal area.

2. Assamese singer Zubeen Garg dies at 52 in Singapore scuba diving accident, fans mourn music industry loss
Popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically died in a scuba diving accident in Singapore. Aged 52, his sudden death has shocked fans, leaving a void in India’s music and cultural community.

3. IMD forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in Andaman, Nicobar, Northeast India, and several states including Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim, and parts of Northeast India, along with isolated regions in several other states.

4. Punjab convened special assembly session from September 26-29 to address flood relief, compensation laws, and disaster-related amendments
Punjab held a special Legislative Assembly session to provide relief to flood victims. The deluge killed 56, submerged 2,300 villages, displaced 7 lakh people, destroyed crops across 5 lakh acres.

1. UN Security Council voted September 19 on Iran sanctions reimposition as European nations warned over stalled nuclear diplomacy
On September 19, the UN Security Council voted on reimposing sanctions against Iran. The resolution, introduced by South Korea, required nine votes, amid European warnings urging Tehran to revive stalled diplomacy.

2. Massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka, triggers tsunami warning and multiple aftershocks in Pacific region
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Kamchatka in Russia’s Far East, shaking buildings and prompting tsunami warnings. Authorities reported several aftershocks, while global monitoring agencies tracked potential hazardous waves across nearby coastlines.

3. Nepal’s lower house was disbanded as NC and UML adjusted to political changes and formation of interim government.
In Nepal, the lower house was disbanded after the September 8 events. NC and UML leaders worked together. The president, army, and young leaders helped form an interim government.

4. IMF proposed Daniel Katz, US Treasury chief of staff, as first deputy managing director, second-highest IMF position
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva proposed Daniel Katz, longtime US Treasury advisor, for the first deputy managing director role, positioning him as the organization’s number two leader.

1. Sunil Gavaskar advises resting Jasprit Bumrah against Oman, Pakistan to keep pacer fresh for Asia Cup final
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar suggested Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav rest Jasprit Bumrah in upcoming matches against Oman and Pakistan to preserve the pacer’s fitness for the Asia Cup final.

2. Supreme Court approves AIFF draft constitution, upholds Kalyan Chaubey committee, directs adoption within four weeks
The Supreme Court cleared the AIFF draft constitution prepared by Justice L Nageswara Rao, with modifications, and upheld the current executive committee led by president Kalyan Chaubey, dismissing calls for re-election.

3. India and Kuwait strengthened trade ties as ICC signed MoU with Gulf Consult to boost bilateral cooperation
Indian Chamber of Commerce signed an MoU with Kuwait-based Gulf Consult in Mumbai. The agreement aimed to enhance trade, cultural exchange, and financial ties between the two nations.

4. Australian women’s cricket team fined 10% match fee for slow over-rate in second ODI loss to India
On September 19, 2025, the Australian women’s cricket team was fined 10% of their match fee for a slow over-rate. They lost the second ODI against India by 102 runs.

1. Adani Group stocks surge up to 10% after SEBI clears two charges, 22 investigations remain pending
Adani Group shares rose sharply after SEBI dismissed parts of Hindenburg’s allegations. Adani Total Gas gained 10%, Adani Enterprises 4.3%, though 22 regulatory probes into group companies remain unresolved.

2. India’s forex reserves rise to $702.9 billion, just $4 billion short of the record high September 2024 level
RBI data showed India’s forex reserves climbed to $702.9 billion, increasing $4.69 billion in a week. Gold reserves rose $2.1 billion, while foreign currency assets reached $587.04 billion.

3. Japanese credit rating agency R&I upgrades India’s sovereign rating to BBB+ with stable outlook, citing strong domestic demand
Japan’s R&I upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating from BBB to BBB+. The agency cited the country’s demographic dividend, robust domestic demand, and sound government policies amid global economic uncertainties.

4. Crisil said latest GST reforms will not significantly affect government revenue, projecting only modest short-term revenue loss.
Ratings agency Crisil assessed the impact of GST reforms. It noted an annualised revenue loss of ₹48,000 crore. This is modest compared to last year’s ₹10.6 trillion GST collections.