School Assembly News Headlines: 22 May 2025

1. Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Over Centre’s Rs 2,151 Crore Fund Block Due to NEP Disagreement
Tamil Nadu accuses the Centre of withholding funds for not implementing the National Education Policy. The state opposes the three-language formula, calling it unfair to regional languages.

2. Indo National Q4 Net Profit Falls 96.67% to ₹0.08 Crore; Sales Drop Sharply by 42.51%
Indo National posted a sharp decline in quarterly profit and sales. However, its annual net profit jumped significantly, reflecting strong performance in earlier quarters of the year.

3. ED Alleges Money Laundering Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi in National Herald Case; Court Seeks Chargesheet Copy for Swamy
ED alleges money laundering against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in National Herald case; Delhi court directs chargesheet to be shared with BJP leader Subramanian Swamy.

4. National Teachers Fellowship 2025 Launched with ₹25,000 Monthly Stipend to Reward Innovative Educators
The Education Ministry launched a new fellowship to support exceptional teachers. It aims to boost innovation, leadership, and performance in Indian schools and training institutes nationwide.

5. Mizoram Becomes India’s First Fully Literate State, Achieves Historic Milestone in Education with Nationwide Praise
Mizoram has achieved full literacy status. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised the people and government for their united efforts toward this proud national achievement.

6. India Observes National Anti-Terrorism Day, Reaffirms Commitment to Eradicate Terrorism
On May 21, India commemorates National Anti-Terrorism Day, honouring the memory of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The day emphasises the nation’s strong stance against terrorism and the importance of unity and peace.

7. PM Modi Addresses 78th World Health Assembly, Emphasises Global Unity for Health
PM Modi addressed the World Health Assembly via video. He supported the theme ‘One World for Health’ and stressed global collaboration, inclusion, and India’s role in health leadership.

8. Centre Tells Supreme Court Waqf Not Essential to Islam While Defending 2025 Amendment Act
The Central Government defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, in the Supreme Court. It stated that waqf is a charitable Islamic concept. But it is not an essential religious practice.

9. Central Government Approves CISF Deployment to Protect Bhakra Dam Amid Punjab-Haryana Water Conflict
Amid rising tensions between Punjab and Haryana over water sharing, the Centre approved the deployment of CISF at Bhakra Dam. A total of 296 CISF posts have been created for its security.

10. India Well-Positioned to Tackle Global Trade Disruptions Due to Strong Domestic Growth: Moody’s
Moody’s said India is better prepared to face global trade issues. This is due to strong domestic demand. Government support for infrastructure, consumption, and manufacturing also adds to the strength.

1. Adriyan Karmakar Wins Silver in 50m Rifle Prone at ISSF Junior World Cup in Germany
Adriyan Karmakar opened India’s medal tally with silver. He scored 626.7 points, narrowly missing gold by 0.3 points. This was his first World Cup appearance.

2. Rohit Sharma Wanted Mid-Series Retirement in England; BCCI Rejected, Leading to Early Retirement Decision
Rohit Sharma planned to retire mid-series in England like Dhoni in 2014. BCCI rejected the plan. Selectors offered him the series without captaincy. He chose to retire early.

3. Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Timberwolves 114–88 in Game 1 of Western Conference Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points as the Thunder took a strong lead in the series. Minnesota’s bench struggled throughout the game.

4. Crystal Palace Beats Manchester City to Win First FA Cup Title in Club History
Crystal Palace made history by winning 1–0 at Wembley. It’s their first-ever FA Cup triumph, delivering a major upset over defending champions Manchester City.

5. Scottie Scheffler Wins PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Secures Third Major Title
Scheffler played outstanding golf to win his third major title. The PGA Championship victory further solidifies his status as a top global golfer.

1. Microsoft Launches NLWeb Project to Enable AI-Powered Natural Language Queries on Websites at Build 2025 Conference
Microsoft introduced NLWeb to let users interact with websites using natural language queries. It aims to revolutionize web browsing, similar to how HTML transformed website creation.

2. SBI Report Highlights India’s Economy as Resilient Despite Global Growth Slowdown and Rising Geopolitical Risks
Despite global economic setbacks and increased geopolitical tensions, SBI states India’s economy remains strong. Domestic growth shows resilience against trade uncertainties and policy disruptions.

3. IndiGo to Launch Non-Stop Flights from Mumbai to Manchester and Amsterdam Starting July 2025
From 1st July, IndiGo will connect Mumbai to Manchester. Amsterdam flights start 2nd July. Service includes hot meals. Operated thrice weekly using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

4. CCI Approves Bajaj Finserv’s ₹24,180 Crore Deal to Acquire 26% in Bajaj Allianz Insurance
The Competition Commission of India cleared Bajaj Finserv’s acquisition of 26% stake in Bajaj Allianz Life and General Insurance. This is India’s biggest-ever insurance deal.

5. India’s EV Sector Accelerates with Supportive Policies and New Launches
HSBC highlights robust growth in India’s EV ecosystem. Favourable policies and new models are pushing India toward becoming a major player in the global electric vehicle market.