School Assembly News Headlines: 22 July 2025

1. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health Reasons on First Day of Monsoon Session
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned on July 21. He cited health concerns and medical advice. The resignation was submitted to President Murmu. Article 67(a) was mentioned in his letter.

2. Bombay High Court Acquits All 12 in 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts Case, Citing Lack of Evidence, Prosecution Failure, and Legal Safeguards
The Bombay High Court overturned all convictions in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case. Justices Anil Kilor and Shyam Chandak cited lack of evidence, nullifying five death penalties and seven life terms.

3. Lok Sabha Reiterates Zero Tolerance for Terrorism, Mourns Victims of Pahalgam Attack and Air India Crash
The Lok Sabha on Monday reaffirmed India’s zero tolerance against terrorism and paid tribute to 26 victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. Speaker Om Birla also mourned the loss of 260 lives in the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, including 241 passengers and 19 crew members.

4. GRSE Launches Final Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft ‘Ajay’ to Strengthen Indian Navy’s Coastal Defence Capabilities
Defence PSU GRSE launched the eighth and final anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft Ajay for the Indian Navy on July 21. The launch ceremony in Kolkata was led by Priya Deshmukh, wife of Vice Admiral Kiran Deshmukh, chief of materiel, who served as the chief guest.

5. Air India Flight Skids Off Mumbai Runway Amid Heavy Rain, Secondary Runway Activated for Smooth Operations
An Air India A320neo aircraft skidded off the runway at Mumbai airport on July 21 amid heavy rain. All passengers and crew disembarked safely. The grounded aircraft caused minor runway damage, prompting authorities to activate the secondary runway.

1. Kanwar Yatra Enters Final Stage as Thousands of Devotees Gather in Haridwar; Police Enforce Traffic Plan Amid Rising Dak Kanwariya Numbers
Haridwar is witnessing a surge in Kanwariyas collecting Ganga water for Lord Shiva. With rising Dak Kanwariya turnout, police have enforced traffic measures to manage the growing crowd efficiently.

2. Monsoon Session of Bihar Assembly Begins with Speaker’s Address; Five Sittings Scheduled Before 25th July, Focus on Upcoming Elections
Speaker Nandkishore Yadav opened the final session of the 17th Bihar Assembly. He urged members to uphold public trust and support smooth conduct of the upcoming state elections.

3. Assam Launches ₹5 Per Litre Milk Subsidy Scheme to Boost Dairy Sector, Support Cooperative-Based Processing for Farmers
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a ₹5/litre subsidy for milk supplied to cooperatives. The scheme aims to strengthen the state’s dairy sector and support local dairy farmers.

4. Nimisha Priya Case Sees New Twist as Victim’s Brother Accuses Media Activist of Fund Misuse, Legal Misrepresentation, and Lack of Family Consent
Abdul Fatah Mahdi accused media activist Samuel Jerome of misusing $40,000 raised in Nimisha Priya’s name. He claimed Jerome posed as a lawyer and collected funds without the Yemeni family’s knowledge.

5. Heavy Rainfall Warning Issued in Himachal Pradesh as Monsoon Activity Intensifies; Orange and Yellow Alerts in Multiple Districts Till July 23
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing continued monsoon showers. The IMD has issued orange and yellow alerts for 10 districts, with warnings of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Sirmaur, Solan, and surrounding areas.

1. Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crashes in Dhaka’s Uttara, Triggers Investigation into Pilot Safety, Aircraft Condition, Emergency Response, and Civilian Risk
A Bangladesh Air Force F7 BGI aircraft crashed near Uttara Milestone College this afternoon. One person was confirmed dead as three firefighting units responded immediately to control the situation.

2. South Korea Aims for Best Outcome in U.S. Tariff Talks, Refines Strategy Ahead of August 1 Deadline to Protect National Interest
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said South Korea is working closely with relevant ministries to finalise its negotiation strategy and ensure smooth conclusion of tariff talks with the U.S. administration.

3. Iran Agrees in Principle to Resume Nuclear Talks with UK, France, and Germany, Separate from U.S. Discussions Amid Regional Tensions
Iran will hold deputy-level nuclear talks with the UK, France, and Germany on Friday. These nations were part of the 2015 deal, which the U.S. exited in 2018 under President Trump.

4. Japan’s Ruling Coalition Loses Upper House Majority; PM Shigeru Ishiba Vows to Stay Despite Setback in Key Election
The LDP-Komeito coalition secured only 47 seats, falling short of the 50 needed to control Japan’s 248-seat upper house. PM Ishiba confirmed he will not resign despite the defeat.

5. Ceasefire Takes Hold in Syria’s Suwayda After Week of Sectarian Clashes; Over 800 Killed as Security Forces Move to Stabilise Region
President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced a truce on July 19 following deadly violence between Druze, Bedouins, and government forces. Security units are now enforcing peace and overseeing Bedouin withdrawal from Suwayda.

1. India to Host 2025 FIDE Chess World Cup from October 30 to November 27; Host City Yet to Be Announced
FIDE confirmed India will host the 2025 Chess World Cup with 206 players competing for the title and 2026 Candidates spots. India last hosted the event in 2002 in Hyderabad.

2. Koneru Humpy Advances to FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup Semifinals After Draw Against China’s Yuxin Song in Second Game
Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy secured a semifinal spot by drawing the second game against China’s Yuxin Song, having won the first. Her counterattacking play ensured a smooth progression.

3. Anahat Singh to Lead 12-Member Indian Squad at World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo; 234 Global Players to Compete in U-19 Event
Teen squash star Anahat Singh headlines India’s 12-member team at the six-day World Junior Squash Championships in Cairo. Seeded second, she enters the tournament in strong form behind Egypt’s Amina Orfi.

4. Oriental Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Delhi with 36 Teams; Youth Football Tournament Promotes Talent, Competition, and Community Spirit
The third edition of the Oriental Cup begins today at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium. Featuring 24 boys’ and 12 girls’ teams, the week-long tournament opens with seven exciting school-level football matches.

5. England to Host World Test Championship Finals in 2027, 2029, and 2031; ICC Confirms Venues Align with Cricket Season
The ICC announced that England will host the next three WTC finals in June 2027, 2029, and 2031. Past editions were held in Southampton, The Oval, and Lord’s respectively.

1. India’s Electronics Exports Jump 47% to $12.41 Billion in Q1, Led by Demand from US, UAE, and China
According to the Commerce Ministry, India’s electronics exports soared in April–June, with the US, UAE, and China as top buyers. The Netherlands and Germany also saw significant import volumes.

2. IMF Recognises India as Global Leader in Fast Payments; UPI Processes Over 18 Billion Transactions Worth ₹24 Lakh Crore in June
A recent IMF note highlights UPI’s impact on India’s digital economy. With 18.39 billion transactions in June, UPI continues to drive seamless and interoperable retail digital payments nationwide.

3. Indian Rice Exporters Welcome Bangladesh’s Plan to Import 9 Lakh Tonnes, Expect Surge in Demand and Competitive Trade Gains
Stakeholders say India stands to benefit from Bangladesh’s import plan. The country accounts for 46% of global rice exports due to its proximity, abundant supply, and competitive pricing.

4. Parliamentary Panel Report on New Income Tax Bill, 2025 to Be Tabled in Lok Sabha; Bill Aims to Replace Six-Decade-Old Act
A 31-member committee led by Baijayant Panda will submit its report on July 21. The bill, introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks to overhaul the existing tax framework.

5. India Becomes Malaysia’s Largest Importer of Germinated Oil Palm Seeds Amid Efforts to Boost Domestic Production
India imported 3.03 million tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in 2024. This accounts for 17.9% of Malaysia’s total exports, making India the leading buyer as it works to reduce import dependency.

1. IMD Forecasts Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Across Multiple States Including Coastal Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh
The India Meteorological Department predicts isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall today in Coastal Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Uttarakhand. Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Kerala, Maharashtra, and northeastern states are also expected to experience heavy rains over the next 2-3 days.

2. Telangana Under Heavy Rainfall Warning as IMD Issues Orange and Yellow Alerts for 29 Districts
IMD has issued an orange alert for very heavy rain in 12 Telangana districts and a yellow alert for 17 others. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected to persist in the region, requiring caution from residents and authorities.