School Assembly News Headlines: 22 June 2025 

National News

1. Election Commission refuses to release polling footage, citing voter privacy and saying such requests may harm the integrity of elections.
2. PM Modi supports including yoga in welfare policies for women and children to promote better health and well-being at grassroots level.
3. DGCA suspends three Air India officials after AI171 crash, warns airline licence may be cancelled over crew rostering violations.
4. Operation Sindhu brings back 517 Indians from Iran; India also evacuates Nepalese and Sri Lankans amid growing regional conflict.

International News

1. Iranian missile strikes Israel’s Weizmann Institute, damages key labs; scientists brave fires to save vital research and experimental samples.
2. Bangladesh Election Chief stresses government support is essential to ensure free, fair, and smooth elections across the country with full cooperation.

Sports News

1. India post 454/7 at lunch against England; Rishabh Pant breaks Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by a wicketkeeper.
2. Indian men’s and women’s hockey teams face Belgium in must-win FIH Pro League double-header to climb tournament rankings.

Business News

1. Net direct tax collection drops to ₹4.59 trillion in FY25 due to weak advance tax and declining corporate tax revenue.
2. Cognizant to invest ₹15.82 billion in Vishakhapatnam campus, aiming to create 8,000 jobs by March 2029.

1.Punjab Child Rights Panel Orders Action Against Obscene Social Media Content Promoting Drugs and Gun Culture
PSCRC directed Punjab Police Cyber Cell to act against vulgar content online. Chairman Kanwardeep Singh stressed protecting children from harmful posts glorifying drugs, violence, and obscenity on social platforms.

2. AIMS Mohali Sets Asia Record with 3,003 Healthcare Workers in Largest Yoga Session on International Yoga Day 2025
AIMS Mohali created a new Asia record for the biggest yoga session by healthcare professionals. Over 3,000 participants joined, surpassing PGI Chandigarh’s previous record of 1,924 participants.

3. Delhi to Implement Uniform Minimum Age of 6 for Class 1 Admissions, Restructure Foundational Stage from 2026-27 as per NEP.
The Delhi government will enforce a minimum age of six for Class 1 admissions. Foundational stage will include three years of pre-primary education. Changes align with NEP 2020 and RTE Act.

4. Uttarakhand launches India’s first yoga policy to become global wellness hub; offers ₹20 lakh subsidy for yoga centres.
Uttarakhand unveiled India’s first yoga policy. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami aims to make the state a global wellness hub. A ₹20 lakh subsidy will support yoga and meditation centre development.

5. Maharashtra to launch Majhi Vasundhara Campaign 6.0 in 2025, promoting climate awareness across 28,317 local bodies.
Maharashtra will roll out Majhi Vasundhara 6.0 from April 2025. It focuses on five natural elements. The campaign promotes sustainability. Public feedback on the guidance toolkit is open till July 15.

1. Iranian Missile Hits Israel’s Weizmann Institute, Damages Labs as Scientists Rush to Save Critical Research Samples
An Iranian missile struck Israel’s Weizmann Institute, destroying key laboratories. Despite fires, researchers risked safety to recover vital scientific samples. The attack severely impacted ongoing cutting-edge experiments and infrastructure.

2. Bangladesh Election Chief Says Government Support Crucial for Conducting Free and Fair Elections Across the Country
Chief Election Commissioner Nasir Uddin stated that elections can’t be held without government support. He emphasised the need for cooperation from law enforcement, administrative staff, and government officials during polls.

3. Ahead of BRICS summit, member nations push for anti-terror focus, de-dollarisation, and stronger support for Global South interests.
BRICS envoys call for united action against terrorism. They support using national currencies for trade. India emphasizes BRICS’ role in delivering scalable solutions for Global South in finance and development.

4. Sri Lanka confident of securing next IMF tranche, says minister; affirms all criteria under Extended Fund Facility are met.
Sri Lanka expects the next IMF tranche soon. Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando confirms all programme requirements are fulfilled. Statement made after International Day of Yoga event in Colombo. Optimism remains high.

5. India assures Nepal of evacuating its citizens stranded in Iran amid Israel-Iran conflict, responds to Foreign Minister Deuba’s request.
India has agreed to help evacuate 16 Nepalese nationals from Iran. Nepal’s Foreign Minister Deuba made the request. The assurance came through Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava.