School Assembly News Headlines: 25 September 2025 

National News

1. Violent protests erupt outside BJP office in Leh over delayed Centre talks; District Magistrate enforces assembly restrictions.

2. CBSE releases 2026 Board exam date sheet: Class 10 from Feb 17–Mar 18, Class 12 until Apr 4.

3. Renowned Kannada writer and Saraswati Samman awardee S. L. Bhyrappa, 94, passes away in Bengaluru hospital.

4. Kolkata experiences record rainfall in 39 years; flooding and waterlogging disrupt transport, homes, and daily city life.

International News

1. Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in southern China; evacuations in place as Taiwan deals with flooding aftermath.

2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosts high-level Global South meeting during 80th UN General Assembly session.

Sports News 

1. ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 kicks off in New Delhi; Indian shooters prepare for 50m rifle events.

2. Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy, and Abhishek Sharma retain top positions in latest ICC T20 rankings.

Business News

1. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon backs Trump’s criticism of quarterly earnings reporting, citing undue pressure on corporate decision-making.

2. India’s domestic solar module and cell manufacturing capacities projected to reach 200 GW and 100 GW by 2027-28.

1. Violent protests erupt outside BJP office in Leh over statehood, Sixth Schedule demands; DM imposes restrictions.
Leh Apex Body’s shutdown call led to violent demonstrations over delayed Centre talks. District Magistrate invoked BNSS 2023 Section 163, restricting assemblies of more than four people for public safety.

2. CARA clarifies foster care regulations; children under six years ineligible, addressing confusion in new guidelines.
Central Adoption Resource Authority clarified that foster care placement applies only to children aged six and above, citing Rule 23(3) of Juvenile Justice Rules and Model Foster Care Guidelines.

3. Kannada writer and Saraswati Samman awardee S. L. Bhyrappa, 94, passes away in Bengaluru hospital.
Renowned author S. L. Bhyrappa died of cardiac arrest after months of treatment for age-related ailments. He was celebrated for his contributions to Kannada literature and cultural heritage.

4. Kolkata faces record rainfall in 39 years; flooding and waterlogging disrupt city life and transport.
Kolkata experiences the heaviest rainfall in nearly four decades, causing widespread waterlogging. Key roads and train services are affected, and residents navigate challenges just days before the Durga Puja festival.

5. Election Commission schedules Rajya Sabha by-elections in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab on October 24.
By-elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Jammu and Kashmir and one in Punjab will be held on October 24. Notifications, nominations, and withdrawals will follow Election Commission’s official schedule.

6. CBSE releases 2026 Board exam date sheet: Class 10 from Feb 17–Mar 18, Class 12 until Apr 4
CBSE has issued the 2026 Board exam timetable. Class 10 runs Feb 17–Mar 18, Class 12 until Apr 4. Exams begin daily at 10:30 am. Schedule remains tentative and subject to revision.

1. IIT Delhi celebrates 5th anniversary of Technology Innovation Hub; startups showcase innovations in New Delhi.
The I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics marked its fifth year with an exhibition featuring 25 funded startups. Innovations displayed included anti-drone systems, advanced prostheses, and other cutting-edge technological solutions.

2. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visit flood-affected areas in Latur district.
The leaders assessed rainfall impact in Ujani, Ausa taluka, interacting with farmers and reviewing crop, livestock, and housing conditions to coordinate relief and recovery efforts in the affected region.

3. Punjab launches AI-enabled screening devices for early detection of breast, cervical cancer, and vision-related disorders.
Punjab introduces first-of-its-kind AI devices to detect breast cancer, cervical cancer, and refractive errors early. Screening rates remain low, with NFHS-5 reporting less than 3% women screened statewide.

4. Uttar Pradesh celebrates Ayushman Bharat Diwas, distributing Ayushman Cards and highlighting seven years of healthcare outreach.
Special camps across UP issued Ayushman Cards, covering 87% of eligible families. The initiative marks seven years of PMJAY, making Uttar Pradesh the top state for card distribution.

1. Typhoon Ragasa makes landfall in southern China; nearly two million evacuated following severe flooding in Taiwan.
Ragasa, downgraded from a super typhoon, struck southern China with winds of 241 km/h. Taiwan experienced flooding after a lake burst, causing 17 casualties and several people missing.

2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosts high-level Global South meeting during 80th UN General Assembly session.
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75 percent.The decision, taken at its meeting yesterday, comes after reviewing domestic and global economic conditions. The Board noted that the current policy stance is consistent with its objective of guiding inflation towards the 5 percent target.

3. 7th Future Food Forum 2025 opens in Dubai, focusing on food security, innovation, trade, and global partnerships.
Policymakers, industry leaders, and academics discussed resilient food ecosystems through technology, sustainable practices, and cross-border collaboration. UAE targets growth of its food sector from $8.1 billion to $10.9 billion.

4. Central Bank of Sri Lanka keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75 percent amid inflation review.
The Monetary Policy Board reviewed domestic and global economic conditions and maintained the rate to guide inflation toward a 5 percent target. Colombo CPI returned to positive territory in August.