School Assembly News Headlines: 25 May 2025 

National News

1. Shubman Gill Replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s New Test Captain; Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain for England Series.

2. India Suspends Indus Waters Treaty, Slams Pakistan’s Terror Support After Pahalgam Attack at United Nations.

3. Jaishankar Appreciates Germany’s Early Support Against Terrorism and Backing India’s Right to Self-Defence at Berlin Event.

4. Supreme Court Orders Cadre Review of All CAPFs Including CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB Within Six Months.

International News

1. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Bans Media from Key Pentagon Areas to Curb Leaks and Protect Military Operations

2. Singapore Swears In New Cabinet; PM Lawrence Wong Outlines Economic Goals and Global Strategic Priorities

Sports News

1. Kidambi Srikanth Reaches Malaysia Masters Final, Becomes First Indian Shuttler in a Final This Year.

2. Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Janusz Kusociński Memorial with 84.14m Throw in Final Attempt.

Business News

1. IMF Completes Staff Visit to Pakistan; Budget Agreement Talks to Continue for FY26.

2. Trump’s Proposed 25% Tariff on Made-in-India iPhones Won’t Outprice US-Made Phones, Says GTRI Report

1. Shubman Gill Replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s New Test Captain; Rishabh Pant Named Vice-Captain for England Series
Shubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s new Test captain for the England series. Rishabh Pant is named vice-captain. Bumrah is left out of leadership roles. Shami and Iyer missed selection.

2. Jaishankar Appreciates Germany’s Early Support Against Terrorism and Backing India’s Right to Self-Defence at Berlin Event
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised Germany’s quick support against terrorism at a Berlin event. German officials affirmed India’s right to self-defence. They expressed strong backing for India’s fight against terrorism.

3. Supreme Court Orders Cadre Review of All CAPFs Including CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP and SSB Within Six Months
The Supreme Court ordered a comprehensive review of all CAPF cadres. The Department of Personnel must take action within three months. This follows updates from the Ministry of Home Affairs on recruitment.

4. New Draft of Space Activities Bill Finalised to Boost Private Participation and Empower IN-SPACe as Space Regulator
India finalised a new Space Activities Bill to encourage private sector growth. The bill gives statutory powers to IN-SPACe. It aligns with the 2023 space policy to strengthen India’s space ecosystem.

5. RBI Surplus Transfer May Help Centre Reduce Fiscal Deficit to 4.2% from Budgeted 4.5%, Says SBI Report
An SBI report predicts RBI’s surplus transfer may lower India’s fiscal deficit. The deficit could fall from 4.5% to 4.2%. This transfer exceeds the government’s ₹2.56 trillion dividend target for the year.

6. Piyush Goyal Meets EU Trade Commissioner Again to Push Forward India-EU Free Trade Agreement Talks in Brussels
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met the EU Trade Commissioner again in Brussels. They pushed forward negotiations on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The talks focus on speeding up the long-awaited trade deal.

1. CM Yogi Adityanath Calls for Public Responsibility in Environmental Protection at Lucknow Biodiversity Day Seminar
At the National Seminar for International Biodiversity Day, CM Yogi urged everyone to protect the environment. He connected this duty to Sanatan Dharma’s respect for nature and its preservation.

2. Chandrababu Naidu Proposes Sub-Groups on GDP Growth, Population Control, and AI at 10th NITI Aayog Council Meeting
At the NITI Aayog meeting, Naidu suggested state-Centre collaboration through sub-groups focusing on economic growth, population management, and AI integration for national development strategies.

3. Ladakh to Host Week-Long Yoga and Meditation Festival at Scenic Spots Ahead of International Yoga Day 2025
Ladakh will celebrate a Yoga and Meditation festival from June 15–21. Events will be held at serene locations like Pangong Lake, Nubra Valley, and Shanti Stupa.

1. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Bans Media Access to Key Pentagon Areas to Prevent Sensitive Leaks
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has limited media access to critical Pentagon zones. This includes offices of senior aides and military branches. The step aims to reduce repeated press leaks. Security is a priority.

2. Singapore Swears In New Cabinet; PM Lawrence Wong Focuses on Economy and Global Strategic Partnerships
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong took oath after PAP’s win. He outlined plans to strengthen Singapore’s economy. Wong emphasised building closer ties with major global powers to face future challenges.

1. Kidambi Srikanth Reaches Malaysia Masters Final, Becomes First Indian Shuttler in a Final This Year
Kidambi Srikanth defeated Japan’s Yushi Tanaka in straight games, 21-18, 24-22, at the Malaysia Masters. He is the first Indian finalist in 2025.

2. Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver at Janusz Kusociński Memorial with 84.14m Throw in Final Attempt
Neeraj Chopra secured silver in Poland with a throw of 84.14 metres. It was his 22nd straight top-two finish since 2021 despite tough weather conditions.

1. Trump’s Proposed 25% Tariff on Made-in-India iPhones Won’t Outprice US-Made Phones, Says GTRI Report
The report highlights India’s huge cost advantage in iPhone assembly. Labor costs in India are 13 times lower than in the US, keeping Indian-made iPhones competitively priced even with tariffs.

2. IMF Completes Staff Visit to Pakistan; Budget Agreement Talks to Continue for FY26
The IMF finished its staff visit led by Nathan Porter. Discussions with Pakistan’s government on the FY26 budget will proceed, with a mission planned for late 2025 for further reviews.