School Assembly News Headlines: 23 August 2025 

1. Supreme Court orders removal of stray dogs in Delhi. Mandates shelters, sterilisation and vaccination amid rising canine attacks and rabies.
India’s Supreme Court directed civic authorities to capture stray dogs. They must sterilise and vaccinate them. The animals will be relocated to CCTV-monitored shelters within eight weeks due to rising attacks.

2. National Consumer Helpline secures ₹2.72 crore refunds in July resolving 7,256 grievances across 27 sectors with e-commerce leading cases
The National Consumer Helpline facilitated refunds worth ₹2.72 crore in July. It resolved 7,256 grievances. E-commerce led with ₹1.34 crore refunds, followed by Travel and Tourism with ₹31 lakh.

3. Congress hails Supreme Court order on Bihar electoral roll revision. Party says ECI exposed, praises inclusive process with political participation.
The Congress welcomed the Supreme Court’s directive on special electoral roll revision in Bihar. Jairam Ramesh said the Election Commission stood discredited. The court mandated political party involvement, ensuring a more inclusive and transparent process.

4. Prime Minister Modi visits Bihar’s Begusarai. Dedicates Aunta-Simaria bridge to the public with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar present.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Simaria during his one-day Bihar visit. He inaugurated the Aunta-Simaria bridge. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined the event, marking a significant infrastructure milestone.

5. PM Modi and Nitish Kumar greet citizens from Aunta-Simaria bridge. Roadshow on new six-lane Ganga bridge draws enthusiastic public response.
PM Modi and CM Nitish Kumar greeted people after the bridge inauguration. Local women welcomed the Prime Minister with songs. Citizens showed strong enthusiasm as leaders held a roadshow on-site.

6. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan addresses National Meet 2025. Stresses milestone role of 55 space applications in citizen welfare and national security.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan spoke at the National Meet 2025. He highlighted 55 active space applications. These range from broadcasting to weather forecasting, ensuring safety, communication, and development at grassroots level.

1. Union Minister Durgadas Uikey highlights tribal progress in Jammu and Kashmir. Focus on education, empowerment and initiatives benefiting Scheduled Tribes.
Union Minister Durgadas Uikey addressed tribal development achievements. He emphasised education and empowerment. The Tribal Affairs Ministry presented Lok Sabha data showing progress in Jammu and Kashmir alongside nationwide initiatives.

2. Nagaland and Assam agree on joint activities in Disputed Area Belt. Focus on plantation drives and coordinated steps to ease tensions.
Nagaland and Assam governments reached agreement on joint activities in the Disputed Area Belt. They earlier conducted eviction drives. Plantation work by Assam had recently sparked tensions in the region.

3. ICAR-KVK Wokha wins Best KVK award in North Eastern Region. Recognition highlights outstanding agricultural contributions and impact among over 200 nominations.
ICAR-KVK Wokha received the Best KVK award in Tiruchirappalli. The award honoured exemplary agricultural work. Thungjano S Ezung dedicated the recognition to stakeholders supporting Nagaland’s agriculture and allied sectors.

4. Ladakh conducts mock disaster management exercise in Kargil. Focus on earthquake, cloudburst and glacial lake outburst scenarios with NDMA collaboration.
A disaster management drill was held in Kargil, Ladakh. It covered earthquake, cloudburst and glacial lake outburst scenarios. The Union Territory organised the exercise with NDMA for the fourth year.

5. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlights highway projects in Jammu and Kashmir. Forty-three developments approved covering 653 kilometres with major investment.
The Road Transport Ministry shared progress on J&K highways. Gadkari confirmed 43 projects between 2021 and 2025. These cover 653 kilometres with an investment exceeding ₹27,800 crore in total.

1. UN-backed experts confirm famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas. IPC declares Phase 5 emergency with catastrophic hunger conditions.
The IPC confirmed famine in Gaza. Over half a million people face starvation. Israel dismissed the findings as misinformation while continuing restrictions on aid entering the conflict-hit territory.

2. Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested in Colombo. Faces charges of misusing state funds for personal London trip.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo. Police questioned him over a 2023 London visit. Authorities said he misused state funds and will be produced before the magistrate.

3. Drake Passage earthquake triggers tsunami warnings for Chilean coasts. PTWC and Chilean Navy issue alerts despite no US system warning.
An earthquake struck Drake Passage at 10.8 kilometres depth. PTWC and Chile’s Navy issued tsunami alerts. The German Research Center measured magnitude 7.1, though USGS recorded different details.

4. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar visits Russia for India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission. Meets President Putin and discusses bilateral ties, Ukraine and global issues.
Dr. S. Jaishankar co-chaired the 26th IRIGC-TEC in Russia. He met President Putin, conveyed Prime Minister Modi’s greetings, and discussed Ukraine, bilateral cooperation and key global matters.

1. Mumbai replaces Bengaluru as venue for Women’s ODI World Cup. DY Patil Stadium to host league matches, semifinal and final.
ICC announced Mumbai as a replacement venue for the Women’s ODI World Cup. DY Patil Stadium will host up to five fixtures, including league games, a semifinal and the final.

2. BCCI invites applications for men’s and women’s selection committees. Two senior men’s panel vacancies and four women’s panel positions open.
BCCI announced applications for six selection committee vacancies. Criteria include seven Tests or 30 first-class games. Candidates with 10 ODIs or 20 first-class matches are also eligible to apply.

3. India wins two silver medals at U20 World Wrestling Championships. Reena and Priya Malik secure podium finishes despite final defeats.
Reena won silver in the 55kg category, losing to US wrestler Everest Leydecker. Priya Malik claimed silver in 76kg after defeat to Ukraine’s Nadia Sokolovska. Both ensured India’s podium success.

4. Khelo India Water Sports Festival begins in Srinagar. Local athlete Mohsin Ali wins first gold as competitors shine across multiple events.
The festival opened in Srinagar with Mohsin Ali winning 1000m kayaking gold. Vishal Kumar secured canoe singles gold. Odisha’s Rasmita Sahoo triumphed in women’s 200m canoe singles, edging past strong competition.

1. Boston Consulting Group CEO Christoph Schweizer praises India’s secure role in global economy. Highlights trade, technology and climate challenges at leadership forum.
BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer spoke at the Economic Times World Leadership Forum. He emphasised India’s importance in global trade. He also discussed geopolitics, technology shifts, and climate issues shaping the future.

2. India’s foreign exchange reserves climb to $695.10 billion. Weekly increase of $1.48 billion follows previous robust rise of $4.74 billion.
India’s forex reserves rose to $695.10 billion in the week ending August 15. The gain stood at $1.48 billion. Earlier, reserves jumped $4.74 billion in the previous week.

3. NITI Aayog proposes fiscal incentives and digitalisation for homestays. Aims to boost tourism, employment generation and regional economic growth across states.
NITI Aayog suggested measures to strengthen India’s homestay ecosystem. Proposals include fiscal incentives, easier registration and digitalisation. The initiative targets inclusive tourism growth, job creation and regional economic development nationwide.

4. RBI central board reviews economic landscape in Lucknow meeting. Discusses global challenges, financial markets and functioning of select departments.
The RBI central board held its 618th meeting in Lucknow under Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Members assessed economic conditions, reviewed office departments, committees, and the Ombudsman Scheme, addressing global and domestic challenges.