School Assembly News Headlines: 23 July 2025 

National News

1. PM Modi’s UK and Maldives Visits Strengthen Strategic, Defence, Climate Cooperation, and Deepen Engagement with Indian Diaspora Abroad

2. India’s Bond Market Expands with Record Corporate Issuances, Growing Institutional Interest, and Demand for Stable, Inflation-Beating Returns

3. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Resigns Citing Health; President Murmu Accepts, PM Modi Wishes Him Good Health and Service

4. India Commemorates 6 Years of Chandrayaan-2 Mission Exploring Lunar South Pole with Orbiter, Lander Vikram, and Rover Pragyan

International News

1. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit Pakistan Saturday to Enhance Bilateral Relations Amid Regional Conflicts and Flood Support

2. UAE Sends Largest Humanitarian Aid Ship Carrying 7,166 Tonnes to Gaza Under Expanded Operation Gallant Knight 3 Mission

Sports News

1. Injury-Hit India Faces Tough Challenge Against England in Fourth Test at Old Trafford; Nitish Reddy Ruled Out

2. Ashwin Endorses Anshul Kamboj for Fourth Test as Injuries Weaken India’s Bowling Ahead of Manchester Clash

Business News

1. Government Strengthens Engagement with Global Rating Agencies, Showcases India’s Economic Strength Amid Low Investment-Grade Sovereign Ratings

2. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery Calls India an Anchor of Stability at UN Sustainable Development Forum

1. Flood-Like Situation in Rajouri After Heavy Rainfall; Schools Shut as Rivers Overflow, Authorities Monitor Low-Lying Areas
Incessant rain has swollen Rajouri’s Dharhali and Saktoh rivers, causing waterlogging and disruption. All schools are closed as a precaution. Authorities are monitoring the situation; no casualties or major damage reported.

2. Supreme Court Directs Hotels on Kanwar Yatra Route to Display Licences and Registrations as per Rules
The Supreme Court has ordered hotels along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to display valid licences and registration certificates. The directive aligns with existing statutory regulations.

3. Yellow Alert for Heavy Rain in Uttarakhand; Schools and Anganwadi Centres Shut in Tehri Due to Weather Warning
The Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in Uttarkashi, Dehradun, and Tehri. Due to the forecast, all schools and Anganwadi centres in Tehri district remained closed today.

4. CM Devendra Fadnavis Launches One Crore Tree Plantation Drive in Naxal-Affected Gadchiroli under Green Maharashtra Campaign
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will launch a major tree plantation drive in Gadchiroli today. The campaign aims to plant one crore trees under the Green Maharashtra, Prosperous Maharashtra initiative.

5. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Urges Officials to Stay Alert Amid Heavy Rains, Ensures Public Safety and Service Continuity
CM Revanth Reddy held a video conference with officials, directing them to remain alert and ensure safety. Some parts of Telangana saw heavy rains, requiring prompt action and preparedness.

1. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Visit Pakistan Saturday to Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Iranian President Pezeshkian will visit Pakistan to boost bilateral relations. Interior Ministers of both countries discussed the visit and flood losses, with Iran expressing sympathy over Pakistan’s recent flood-related casualties and damage.

2. UAE Sends Largest Aid Ship to Gaza with Over 7,000 Tonnes of Relief Under Operation Gallant Knight 3
The UAE dispatched its biggest aid ship from Abu Dhabi to Gaza, carrying 7,166 tonnes of supplies. This sea mission is part of Operation Gallant Knight 3’s expanded humanitarian support.

3. Google and OpenAI’s AI Models Win Gold at International Math Olympiad, Marking Major Leap in AI Math Skills
For the first time, AI models by Google and OpenAI earned gold-medal scores at the International Mathematical Olympiad, showing major progress in developing AI systems with advanced human-like math abilities.

4. Trump Administration Releases 240,000 Pages of FBI Files on Martin Luther King Jr. Despite Family’s Strong Opposition
Over 240,000 sealed FBI records on Martin Luther King Jr. were released by the Trump administration. King’s children opposed the move, citing ongoing public curiosity and concerns about historical context.

1. Injury-Hit India Faces Tough Challenge Against England in Fourth Test at Old Trafford, Nitish Reddy Ruled Out
India aims to break its winless streak at Old Trafford and level the series against England. Injuries, including Nitish Reddy’s exit, may force changes to their preferred playing combination.

2. Ashwin Backs Anshul Kamboj for Fourth Test as Injuries Hit India Ahead of Manchester Clash Against England
Ravichandran Ashwin has supported Anshul Kamboj for selection over Prasidh Krishna in the fourth Test. Injuries to Akash Deep and Arshdeep Singh have weakened India’s bowling options at Old Trafford.

3. India vs Pakistan Legends Match in WCL Cancelled at Edgbaston; Organisers Confirm Indian Team Not at Fault
The Legends clash between India and Pakistan in the WCL was cancelled at Edgbaston. Organisers informed the ECB, clarifying that the Indian team had no role in the cancellation decision.

4. Indian Cadet Wrestlers Face Visa Delay, May Miss U17 World Championship in Greece Starting July 28
The 47-member Indian cadet wrestling team may miss the U17 World Championship in Athens due to visa delays. Despite repeated requests, the Greece embassy hasn’t confirmed appointment; MEA intervention sought.

5. Anush Agarwalla Wins First S-Level Dressage Event at Hofgeismar Open with Mare Floriana, Beats German Competitors
India’s Anush Agarwalla clinched his maiden S-level dressage win at the Hofgeismar Open, scoring 69.891% with mare Floriana. He topped a German-dominated field in just their second competition together.

1. Government Boosts Engagement with Global Rating Agencies, Highlights Macroeconomic Strength Amid Lowest Investment-Grade Sovereign Ratings
The government has adopted a structured process to engage with global rating agencies like S&P, Fitch, and Moody’s. It presents India’s macroeconomic performance to improve the country’s current low investment-grade rating.

2. Government Approves 806 Applications Under PLI Schemes Across 14 Sectors to Boost Manufacturing and Exports
As of now, 806 applications have been approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes launched in 2021. Covering 14 sectors, the scheme aims to strengthen manufacturing and boost exports.

3. India-U.S. Interim Trade Deal Unlikely Before August 1 as Talks Stall Over Tariff Cuts on Farm and Dairy Products
Hopes for an India-U.S. trade deal before August 1 fade due to disagreements on agricultural and dairy tariffs. President Trump’s earlier tariff pause ends soon, but India awaits formal notice.

4. Five States Hold Nearly 50% of India’s Active GST Taxpayers, Reveals SBI Report on 8 Years of GST
SBI Research reports that five states account for almost half of India’s active GST taxpayers. As GST completes eight years, the data highlights a need to boost tax registration elsewhere.

5. NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery Calls India an “Anchor of Stability” at UN Sustainable Development Forum
Suman Bery highlighted India’s steady economic growth as vital for global stability. Speaking at the UN’s High Level Political Forum, he emphasised India’s role in scalable, shared development models.

1. Severe Monsoon Landslides Disrupt Nagaland, Sever NH-2 Road Link Between Kohima and Manipur
Nagaland faces major disruptions as monsoon landslides damage National Highways 29 and 2. NH-2 near Phesama is severely affected, cutting off the vital road connection between Kohima and Manipur.

2. Mumbai Suburbs Receive Over 100mm Rain for Second Day; Yellow Alert Issued for Thunderstorms and Gusty Winds
Mumbai’s suburbs recorded heavy rainfall again, with Santacruz receiving 108 mm. The orange alert ended, but a yellow alert remains due to possible thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds in the district.