School Assembly News Headlines: 21 July 2025 

1. PM Modi to Visit UK and Maldives to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships Across Trade, Security, Climate, Education, and Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UK from July 23 and the Maldives from July 25. Both visits will focus on enhancing cooperation in trade, defence, education, climate, and innovation.

2. Parliamentary Panel to Table Report on Income Tax Bill, 2025 Aiming to Replace Six-Decade-Old Income Tax Act
The Select Committee led by Baijayant Panda will table its report in Lok Sabha on Monday. The bill, introduced in February, proposes comprehensive reforms to modernize India’s tax system.

3. NITI Aayog Highlights India’s SDG Gains Through Safety Nets and Growth-Oriented Reforms, Lifting 240 Million Out of Poverty
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery stated that India’s SDG success stems from reforms and social schemes. Between 2013 and 2023, 240 million people exited multi-dimensional poverty, doubling protection coverage.

4. EaseMyTrip Withdraws Support from WCL Matches Involving Pakistan, Reaffirms Commitment to India Champions
EaseMyTrip, official WCL sponsor, announced it will not support matches involving Pakistan. Despite a 5-year sponsorship deal, the company cited its clear stance and continues backing only the India Champions.

5. Government Holds All-Party Meeting Ahead of Monsoon Session to Ensure Smooth Functioning of Parliament Amid Key Issues Raised by Opposition
Ahead of the Monsoon Session, the government convened an all-party meeting led by Jagat Prakash Nadda. Opposition parties raised concerns over Bihar’s voter roll, Pahalgam terror attack, and global developments.

1. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Leads ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ Campaign, Promotes Nasha Mukti Message Across 6,000 Locations
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the campaign at Banaras Hindu University. He highlighted that over 6,000 educational institutions spread the anti-drug message through the ‘Sundays on cycles’ initiative.

2. Uttarakhand Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert; Orange Warning for Multiple Districts Including Dehradun, Nainital, and Haridwar
Uttarakhand Met Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts today and tomorrow. District administrations have been directed to stay alert as an orange warning covers multiple affected regions.

3. Telangana Panel Submits Report on Caste Survey to CM Revanth Reddy, Aims to Guide Policies on Social Justice and Empowerment
An 11-member expert group, led by Justice Sudarshan Reddy, submitted its caste survey report. Using scientific methods, the study will support Telangana’s initiatives on social equity, empowerment, and upliftment.

4. Odisha Government Launches ‘Shaktisree’ Programme to Ensure Safety of Girl Students in Colleges and Universities Across the State
CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced ‘Shaktisree’ for 16 universities and 730 colleges after a tragic incident in Balasore. The initiative focuses on safeguarding girl students and preventing harassment.

5. Sikkim’s Pakyong District Revives Over 200 Acres of Barren Land for Cultivation Under Mission-Led Agricultural Drive
Under CM Prem Singh Tamang’s direction, Pakyong district brought 200+ acres of barren land under cultivation in 18 months. The mission actively involves rural communities in sustainable farming practices.

1. 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Russia’s Pacific Coast, Triggers Tsunami Warning Across Kamchatka Region
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka. With a shallow depth of 20 km, the quake raised tsunami concerns. USGS and authorities are monitoring risks of aftershocks and waves.

2. Japan Holds Upper House Election Amid Economic Strain and Political Uncertainty, Posing Major Test for PM Shigeru Ishiba
Japanese voters head to polls today in a critical election that could end PM Ishiba’s leadership. Inflation, U.S. tariffs, and populist challenges are reshaping Japan’s domestic and international direction.

3. Israel Issues New Evacuation Warnings in Central Gaza as Ceasefire Talks With Hamas Continue Without Breakthrough
The Israeli military urged evacuations near Deir al-Balah, cutting access to Rafah and Khan Younis. Despite ongoing Qatar-led ceasefire talks, no progress has been made. Ground operations may intensify.

4. Putin Open to Peace in Ukraine but Focus Remains on Achieving Russia’s Goals, Says Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin is ready for a Ukraine peace settlement, but Russia’s strategic aims remain unchanged. He also responded to Trump’s firm yet peace-focused rhetoric on Russia.

5. Vietnam Tourist Boat Capsizes in Ha Long Bay, 38 casualties reported as Storm Hits; Search Operations Continue for Missing Passengers
A tourist boat carrying 53 people capsized in Ha Long Bay during a severe storm. Thirty-eight have been confirmed dead. Despite harsh weather, rescue teams saved 10 passengers, with efforts ongoing.

1. PM Narendra Modi Praises TVS Motor Company Executives for Showcasing Kutch’s Beauty Through Coffee Table Book
On Sunday, PM Modi met top executives from TVS Motor Company. Venu Srinivasan and Sudarshan Venu presented him with the TVSM x Rann Utsav 2025 Coffee Table Book. Modi commended their efforts in capturing Kutch’s beauty.

2. India Emerges as Global Leader in Fast Payments Driven by Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
According to an IMF note, India leads in fast payments worldwide. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), launched in 2016 by NPCI, revolutionised how Indians send and receive money digitally.

3. India and US Conclude Fifth Round of Bilateral Trade Agreement Talks in Washington After Four Days of Negotiations
India and the US wrapped up the fifth round of BTA talks on July 17. The discussions lasted four days. India’s negotiation team was led by Rajesh Agrawal, special secretary, Department of Commerce.

4. India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement to Come into Effect from October 1, Boosting $500 Billion Investment
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that TEPA with the four EFTA countries, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein, will start on October 1. All members have ratified the Free Trade Agreement, aiming to boost investments.

5. India’s Naturally Coloured Cotton Struggles to Revive Despite Growing Global Demand for Sustainable Textiles
Once commercially successful in the 1940s, India’s coloured cotton is now grown on just 200 acres. It fetches a higher price, but low yields discourage farmers from expanding cultivation.

1. Sizzling Summer Heat to Trigger Strong Thunderstorms Across Mississippi, Ohio Valleys and Mid-Atlantic Today
A weather front from the Great Plains to the Mid-Atlantic will fuel dangerous thunderstorms this evening. Unstable atmospheric conditions will allow storms to develop and persist for long periods.

2. Two Low Pressure Systems Over North and East India to Bring Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple Regions
One low pressure area lies over northwest Madhya Pradesh and east Rajasthan. It is moving slowly west-northwest and will continue over Rajasthan for the next two days, causing heavy rain across north, east, west, and central India.