School Assembly News Headlines: 26 October 2025

National News

1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches Edge Data Centres, AI-enabled Equipment Help Line at Army Commanders’ Conference, Jaisalmer.

2. Dr Jitendra Singh urges private sector integration with academia and research to elevate India’s healthcare standards globally, Delhi.

3. Election Commission begins first phase of nationwide voter list revision next week, covering 10–15 states including Assam, Kerala.

4. IMF projects India’s economy growing 6.6% in 2025-26, surpassing China’s 4.8%, driven by strong Q1 performance.

International News

1. Venezuela condemns U.S. military threats near its waters, urges Latin American unity; Brazil emphasizes dialogue, sovereignty, peace.

2. German Foreign Minister Wadephul postpones China visit amid Taiwan tensions, rare-earth export controls, and semiconductor trade disputes.

Sports News 

1. India beat Australia by 9 wickets in final ODI at Sydney; Rohit Sharma scored century, Kohli fifty.

2. India wins five golds on first day; Ranchi hosts 36 medals on second day of South Asian Athletics.

Business News

1. India aims to expand rice exports to 26 countries, targeting ₹1,80,000 crore import replacement, says IREF.

2. IFSCA proposes GIFT City fund managers issue multiple unit classes with varied rights, supporting blended finance projects.

1. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches key digital and welfare initiatives at Army Commanders’ Conference in Jaisalmer.
Rajnath Singh inaugurated Edge Data Centres for Konark and Fire & Fury Corps, and the AI-enabled Equipment Help Line portal, enhancing the Indian Army’s digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.

2. Dr Jitendra Singh urges private sector participation to achieve global healthcare research standards at UCMS Delhi event.
At UCMS Delhi’s 54th Foundation Day, Dr Jitendra Singh emphasized integrating academia, research, and industry. He urged private sector involvement to elevate India’s healthcare research to global standards.

3. Election Commission to start first phase of nationwide voter list revision next week in 10–15 states.
The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists will begin with states like Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry. States with ongoing local elections will be included in later phases.

4. IMF projects India’s economy to grow 6.6% in 2025-26, outpacing China’s 4.8% growth rate.
The IMF’s World Economic Outlook predicts India will remain a top-performing emerging economy in 2025-26, driven by strong Q1 performance, despite US tariffs. China’s growth is projected at 4.8%.

5. India and US are close to finalising a trade deal, with most issues seeing convergence, official says.
Following recent Washington talks, India and the United States are working on the trade deal’s legal framework. Both sides are resolving previous contentious issues like agriculture, awaiting final political approval.

6. Veteran actor Satish Shah, 74, passes away after battling kidney-related issues; last rites scheduled.
Satish Shah, born June 25, 1951, in Mumbai, was a renowned actor and FTII alumnus. He was admitted to Hinduja Hospital due to kidney issues, where he passed away.

1. Kerala to become India’s first state without extreme poverty on November 1, announces Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
Celebrating its formation day, Kerala will be declared poverty-free by addressing 64,006 vulnerable families with tailored micro-plans. CM Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted this achievement as a fulfillment of LDF government’s 2021 commitment.

2. Ladakh gets advanced Catheterization Laboratory at SNM Hospital, providing local patients access to cardiac care.
A state-of-the-art Catheterization Laboratory has been established at Leh’s SNM Hospital under the National Health Mission. This facility allows cardiac patients in Ladakh to receive advanced treatment locally.

3. Delhi records Air Quality Index of 250, shifting some areas from very poor to poor category, CPCB reports.
Delhi’s AQI reached 250, with IGI Airport at 257, ITO 250, and Dwarka-Sector 8 271. Poor air quality poses health risks, while AQI above 400 is considered severe.

1. India defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the final ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground, chasing 237 runs.
At Sydney Cricket Ground, India successfully chased 237 runs to defeat Australia by 9 wickets in the third and final ODI, highlighted by Rohit Sharma’s century and Virat Kohli’s fifty.

2. India won five golds on opening day; second day of South Asian Athletics Championships features 36 medals.
The 4th South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi continues with finals across 12 events. India dominated day one, winning five golds, six silvers, and three bronzes, including Prince Kumar’s 5000m victory.

3. Pakistan will skip Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup in India, citing government advice, FIH confirms.
The Pakistan Hockey Federation informed the International Hockey Federation that its junior team will not travel to Tamil Nadu for the Men’s Junior World Cup in November, following government guidance.

1. India targets 26 global markets to expand rice exports, aiming to replace ₹1,80,000 crore imports, says IREF.
India plans to boost rice exports to 26 countries, including Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and China. Efforts will focus on basmati, GI, and non-basmati varieties, highlighted at BIRC 2025 in New Delhi.

2. IFSCA proposes allowing GIFT City fund managers to issue multiple unit classes with different distribution rights.
The International Financial Services Centres Authority plans to let fund managers in GIFT City create multiple unit classes with varied distribution rights. This aims to support blended finance for socially beneficial, less profitable projects.

3. India’s forex reserves rise by $4.496 billion to $702.28 billion, RBI reports for week ending October 17.
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased to $702.28 billion, driven by higher gold reserves, despite a $1.692 billion drop in foreign currency assets, according to RBI data for the week ending October 17.