School Assembly News Headlines: 25 April 2025 

National News

1. India Takes Strict Action Against Pakistan Over Cross-Border Terror Links, Suspends Indus Waters Treaty, and Closes Attari Checkpost.

2. India Summons Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires, Issues Diplomatic Sanctions, and Suspends SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme After Pahalgam Attack.

3. India’s GDP Growth Could Fall By 0.2-0.5% Due to Tariffs Imposed by Trump’s Administration, Says Finance Secretary.

4. Saudi Arabia and India Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism, Urging Swift Action Against Terrorism and Perpetrators After Pahalgam Attack.

International News

1. Donald Trump to Host Cryptocurrency Holders for Dinner, Boosts Price of His $TRUMP Memecoin Launched During His Campaign.

2. Ex-Pentagon Official Compares Pakistan Army Chief to Osama Bin Laden Over Alleged Role in Pahalgam Terror Attack.

Sports News

1. BCCI Confirms India Won’t Play Bilateral Cricket With Pakistan Following Pahalgam Attack, Continues Playing Only in Global Tournaments.

2. Indian Government Increases Sports Budget to ₹3,794 Crore, Boosts Khelo India, SAI, and National Sports Federations in 2025–26.

Business News

1. Hindustan Unilever Reports ₹24.93 Billion Profit, Slightly Below Expectations Due to Weak Urban Demand for Consumer and Packaged Goods.

2. VinFast Plans to Open Car Assembly Plants in India and Indonesia After Slower Progress in U.S. Electric Vehicle Market.

1. India Takes Tough Action Against Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack. Suspends Indus Treaty, Shuts Attari Border Crossing
India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. It also closed the Attari Integrated Checkpost. These steps follow the terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people, including a foreign national.

2. India Summons Pakistan’s Diplomat After Attack. Declares Persona Non Grata and Suspends SAARC Visa Access
India summoned Pakistan’s top diplomat in Delhi. It declared military envoys persona non grata. Pakistani nationals also lost SAARC Visa Scheme travel privileges following the Pahalgam terror attack.

3. Trump-Era Tariffs May Cut India’s GDP Growth by 0.2-0.5%. Finance Secretary Raises Concerns in Washington
India’s Finance Secretary Ajay Seth warned that U.S. tariffs could reduce GDP growth by up to 0.5%. He spoke during IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings at the Hudson Institute event.

4. India, Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemn Terrorism. Modi and MBS Call for Global Action Against Terror Infrastructure
PM Modi and Saudi Crown Prince condemned cross-border terrorism. They urged global action to dismantle terror infrastructure. Modi’s visit to Saudi Arabia was cut short after the Pahalgam attack.

5. PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,480 Crore Projects in Bihar. Emphasises Village Self-Governance on Panchayati Raj Day
On National Panchayati Raj Day, PM Modi launched major projects in Madhubani. He honoured Pahalgam victims and Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. He highlighted Gandhi’s vision of empowering villages for national development.

6. India Sets Record With 145 Million Tonnes Cargo on Inland Waterways. Ministry Highlights Policy and Infrastructure Gains
India moved over 145 million tonnes via inland waterways in 2024–25. The Ministry credited increased investments. National Waterways expanded from five in 2014 to 111, boosting multimodal and green transport.

7. India Suspends All Visas for Pakistani Nationals. Orders Exit of Current Visitors After Pahalgam Terror Attack
India suspended visa services for Pakistani citizens. All existing visas are revoked. Medical visas remain valid till April 29. Pakistani nationals must leave India before their visa deadlines expire.

8. India Launches Zero Measles-Rubella Campaign for 2025–26. Aims for Full Immunisation by 2026
Health Minister J. P. Nadda launched the national campaign during World Immunisation Week. It targets 100% coverage by 2026. Children will receive two vaccine doses against Measles and Rubella.

9. India May Become First Nation to Finalise Trade Deal With U.S. to Bypass Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said India’s trade deal is close. India’s open policies helped progress talks. The announcement was made during IMF-World Bank meetings in Washington.

10. Fawad Khan’s Film ‘Abir Gulaal’ Banned in India After Pahalgam Terror Attack Sparks National Outrage
India banned the release of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s film. The move follows national anger after the Pahalgam attack. The film was set to release on May 9.

1. Sikkim Reserves 20% Police Jobs for Agniveers. Offers Age Relaxation and Business Support to Retired Army Personnel
Sikkim announced 20% reservation in police jobs for Agniveers. CM Tamang also offered 10-year age relaxation and shop allotments to retired army personnel wanting to start businesses.

2. Telangana Districts Face Intense Heatwave. Nizamabad Records Season’s Highest Temperature at 45.3 Degrees Celsius
Heatwave grips northern Telangana. Nizamabad recorded the season’s highest at 45.3°C. Five other districts saw temperatures cross 44°C. Authorities are urging residents to take heat safety precautions.

3. Delhi High Court Clarifies Fixed-Dose Combination Drug Restriction for Children. Applies Only Prospective, Not Retrospective
The Delhi High Court clarified that the restriction on FDC cold drugs for children under four applies prospectively. Pharma companies, including Glenmark, sought the restriction’s cancellation, but the court upheld the rule.

4. Pune RTO Implements Uniform Dress Code and Regulations for Auto Rickshaw and Taxi Drivers to Ensure Passenger Safety
Pune’s RTO enforces new uniform standards for auto and taxi drivers. Drivers must wear white shirts and khaki pants, carrying identification cards. The goal is to standardise public transport for passenger safety.

5. FTII Pune Granted ‘Deemed University’ Status by Ministry of Education. SRFTI Kolkata Also Recognised
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune has received Deemed University status. The UGC recommended this after FTII’s application, with conditions to be met by August 2024.

1. Donald Trump Hosts Dinner for $TRUMP Cryptocurrency Holders. Promotional Event Sends Memecoin Price Soaring
Donald Trump will host a dinner for top $TRUMP cryptocurrency holders, boosting its price. The coin, launched in January, surged after the announcement. Promotional messages encourage participation in the event.

2. Ex-Pentagon Official Compares Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir to Osama Bin Laden Over Pahalgam Attack
Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official, compared Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir to Osama Bin Laden, blaming Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. Rubin’s statement stirred significant controversy.

3. China Sends Three Astronauts to Its Space Station in 15th Crewed Spaceflight, Marking a Milestone in Shenzhou Program
China launched its 15th crewed spaceflight, sending three astronauts to its space station aboard Shenzhou-20. The successful launch was from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre, continuing China’s advancements in space exploration.

4. India to Observe State Mourning on Pope Francis’ Funeral Day, National Flag to Fly at Half-Mast
India will observe state mourning on April 26, the day of Pope Francis’ funeral. National flags will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect, with no official entertainment that day.

5. WHO Launches World Immunization Week 2025 with Theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”
World Immunisation Week 2025, organised by WHO, kicks off today, promoting life-saving immunisation. The theme stresses universal vaccine access, aiming for global immunisation regardless of age or location until April 30.

1. BCCI Vice-President Confirms India Will Not Play Bilateral Cricket Against Pakistan Following Pahalgam Terror Attack
BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed India will not play any bilateral cricket against Pakistan, citing the Pahalgam terrorist attack. India has not played a bilateral series with Pakistan since 2012-13.

2. India’s Sporting Ambitions Receive Boost with Record Rs. 3,794 Crore Budget for FY 2025-26
India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports receives a record Rs. 3,794 crore budget for FY 2025–26, supporting Khelo India, SAI, and National Sports Federations to strengthen the nation’s sporting infrastructure.

3. India Championship to Debut at Delhi Golf Club with USD 4 Million Purse in October 2025
The India Championship will debut at Delhi Golf Club from October 16-19, 2025, co-sanctioned with PGTI. The tournament, with a USD 4 million purse, is the richest ever in India.

4. Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Sports Certificates via DigiLocker and Inaugurates NCSSR in New Delhi
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched sports certificates through DigiLocker and inaugurated the National Centre for Sports Science and Research in New Delhi to enhance athlete performance through research and innovation.

5. Nitin Belurkar Leads with Perfect Score at Maharashtra International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament
Goa’s Nitin Belurkar holds a perfect score of 5 points after the fifth round of the third Maharashtra International Open Grandmaster Chess Tournament, organised by the Maharashtra Chess Association and AICF.

1. Hindustan Unilever’s Quarterly Profit Below Expectations Due to Urban Demand Slowdown
Hindustan Unilever reported a 4% profit increase to 24.93 billion rupees. This fell short of expectations due to continued weak urban demand for consumer goods like packaged food.

2. VinFast Shifts Focus, Plans Car Assembly Plants in India and Indonesia
VinFast will open car assembly plants in India by June and in Indonesia by October. The company is shifting focus from the U.S. due to slow progress and tariff uncertainties.

3. Uttar Pradesh Government Plans New Export Policy to Boost Industrial Growth and Shipments
The UP government is drafting a new export policy to incentivise manufacturers. It aims to increase annual exports to Rs 5 trillion, up from Rs 1.71 trillion in FY24.

4. RBI’s MPC Optimistic on Inflation, Cuts Repo Rate by 25 Basis Points to Support Growth
The RBI’s MPC expects inflation to stay low. The committee cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to support growth, marking an accommodative policy shift.

5. India’s Private Sector Output Hits Eight-Month High, Driven by Strong International Demand
India’s private sector saw rapid growth in April, with the HSBC PMI rising to 60.0, reflecting strong international demand and a sharp rise in new business. The growth has been steady for 45 consecutive months.

1. ED Raids FIITJEE Centres in Delhi-NCR Over Alleged Money Laundering and Sudden Closure Complaints
Multiple ED teams are investigating FIITJEE coaching centres after complaints of abrupt closures and non-refunded fees from parents in Delhi and Noida.

2. JSSC Promises Teacher Appointments in Jharkhand by August After High Court’s Directive
Jharkhand will appoint 26,000 school teachers starting August. The assurance follows High Court pressure due to severe teacher shortages highlighted in public interest litigations.

3. JKSA Issues Safety Advisory to Kashmiri Students After Pahalgam Terror Attack
Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, JKSA advised Kashmiri students across India to stay safe, avoid public confrontations, and refrain from political activity online.

4. IISc Tops Among Indian Institutes in Times Higher Education Asia Rankings 2025 Despite Ranking Drop
IISc leads Indian entries in THE Asia Rankings 2025 at 38th place. Other Indian institutes saw slight drops compared to 2024 rankings.

5. NBSE to Release Class 10 and 12 Exam Results Online for 2025 Board Exams
Nagaland Board held Class 10 exams from Feb 12–24 and Class 12 from Feb 11–Mar 7. Results will be announced online soon.

1. TSMC Announces Breakthrough 2nm Chip Technology to Enhance Global AI and Mobile Computing Capabilities
TSMC has advanced its semiconductor tech with 2nm process nodes. These will boost performance and energy efficiency in upcoming AI and mobile products.

2. Neuralink to Raise Funds for Human Trials and Expansion of Brain-Computer Interface Technology
Elon Musk’s brain-tech startup Neuralink is raising capital to fast-track human trials. The company plans to refine its brain implant technology. It aims to help treat neurological disorders and enable direct communication between the human brain and external devices.

3. Adobe Launches Firefly AI App with Integrated Generative AI from OpenAI and Google Cloud
Adobe has unveiled its Firefly AI app. The app combines AI models from OpenAI and Google Cloud. It provides creative tools for image, video, and design editing. Designed for professionals, the app enhances creativity and streamlines workflows through powerful, AI-driven features.

4. 2025 State of the Air Report Shows 156 Million Americans Still Breathe Unhealthy Air
The American Lung Association’s 2025 report reveals persistent exposure to harmful soot or ozone for 156 million Americans. Despite pollution control efforts, environmental and public health challenges remain significant.

5. My Nintendo Store Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance for System Upgrades on April 24, 2025
The My Nintendo Store went offline at 4:55 UTC on April 24, 2025. The planned maintenance is aimed at enhancing user experience and adding support for upcoming features.

1. Heatwave and Partial Cloud Cover in Delhi: IMD Forecasts High Temperatures on April 25, 2025
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts partly cloudy skies in Delhi on April 25, 2025. The heatwave conditions across North and Central India will keep temperatures high, ranging between 40-44°C. Heatwave alerts have been issued for states like Bihar and Odisha.

2. Light to Moderate Rain Forecast for Northeast India: Heavy Spells Expected on April 25, 2025
The forecast for Northeast India, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, predicts light to moderate rain with occasional heavy spells over the 24 hours following April 25, 2025. Wet weather may continue on April 25, potentially affecting outdoor activities.