School Assembly News Headlines: 26 September 2025 

National News

1. Union Cabinet approves Phase-III scheme to expand 5,023 MBBS and 5,000 postgraduate seats in government medical colleges.

2. BCCI announces India’s 15-player squad for West Indies Test series; Shubman Gill captain, Ravindra Jadeja vice-captain.

3. India continues missile testing; DRDO and Strategic Forces Command conduct short-, medium-, and long-range trials to strengthen defence.

4. India to begin ethanol exports as production exceeds domestic demand, confirms Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, boosting bioenergy sector.

International News

1. UAE launches first Sovereign Mobility Cloud at Dubai World Congress, boosting autonomous transport infrastructure and data governance nationwide.

2. US Treasury Secretary Bessent criticizes Europe’s purchase of India’s refined petroleum, calling it self-financing of ongoing conflicts.

Sports News 

1. Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh withdraws from 2025 World Archery Para Championships in Gwangju due to illness, missing individual elimination round.

2. BCCI announces India squad for West Indies Test series; Shubman Gill captain, Ravindra Jadeja appointed vice-captain.

Business News

1. DoT and Financial Intelligence Unit sign MoU to enhance telecom sector cybercrime and financial fraud detection nationwide.

2. Ministry of Defence awards Rs 62,370 crore HAL contract for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft under Buy (India-IDDM) scheme.

1. Government cancels FCRA registration of Sonam Wangchuk’s NGO HIAL over repeated violations amid Leh statehood protest tensions.
The Home Ministry revoked FCRA license of Sonam Wangchuk’s Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning citing funding violations. Action followed Leh protests, with CBI examining alleged irregularities though no official case registered.

2. Kerala issues yellow alert in multiple districts as Meteorological Department warns of isolated heavy rainfall.
The Kerala Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for seven districts, with six more under alert on Friday, cautioning residents about the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall across the state.

3. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis pays tribute to renowned writer Shri S.L. Bhyrappa following his passing.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep sorrow over Shri S.L. Bhyrappa’s demise, praising his timeless literary works that inspired minds and enriched understanding of Indian culture and society.

4. Sikkim opens Dok-La and Cho-La for domestic Battlefield Tourism; strict guidelines issued for security and environment.
Starting next month, Sikkim will allow 25 vehicles and 25 bikers daily at Dok-La and Cho-La. Army, Police, and Tourism Department ensure safety, escorts, and environmental compliance.

1. UAE launches first Sovereign Mobility Cloud at Dubai World Congress, boosting autonomous transport strategy nationwide.
The platform, powered by Microsoft Azure and Core42’s Sovereign Public Cloud, provides secure, locally governed infrastructure to accelerate self-driving transport and ensure all data remains within UAE regulations.

2. Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy warns Russia, says Kremlin may become legitimate target if Moscow refuses to halt ongoing war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned Russia in a recent interview, asserting that Kremlin could face Ukrainian strikes unless Moscow ends hostilities. His statement escalates rhetoric amid intensifying conflict between the two nations.

3. JICA cancels Africa Hometown initiative after protests and misinformation falsely claiming it was an immigration scheme.
The Japan International Cooperation Agency ended its cultural exchange program linking four Japanese cities with four African nations. Protests and misleading information misrepresented it as a covert immigration policy, prompting cancellation.

4. Nepali Congress faces pressure for internal overhaul as Gen Z protests against corruption topple government.
Following the Gen Z-led protests that ousted K P Sharma Oli’s government, Nepali Congress leaders launch a signature campaign demanding a special general convention to restructure the party and address youth aspirations.

1. Paralympic champion Harvinder Singh withdraws from World Archery Para Championships 2025 due to illness in Gwangju, South Korea.
Harvinder Singh pulled out of the Individual elimination round at the 2025 World Archery Para Championships, prioritising health and recovery after falling ill during the competition in Gwangju.

2. BCCI announces India squad for West Indies Test series; Shubman Gill captain, Ravindra Jadeja vice-captain.
Shubman Gill leads India in two-Test series against West Indies from October 10-14, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Ravindra Jadeja will serve as deputy captain.

3. Indian shooters sweep women’s 50m prone event at ISSF Junior World Cup 2025 in New Delhi; Anushka Thokur wins gold, Anshik silver, Aadhya Agrawal bronze.At the ISSF Junior World Cup 2025, Indian athletes dominated the women’s 50m prone rifle event. Anushka Thokur claimed gold, Anshik secured silver, and Aadhya Agrawal earned bronze at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

4. India secures historic first international futsal win, defeating Mongolia 3-0 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
India achieves historic first international futsal win, defeating Mongolia 3-0 in AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Sean D’Souza scored twice, Anmol Adhikari added one. A landmark moment for Indian futsal.

1. DoT and Financial Intelligence Unit sign MoU to strengthen cybercrime and financial fraud detection in telecom sector.
The Department of Telecommunications and Financial Intelligence Unit collaborate to improve information sharing, develop SOPs, and enhance fraud detection analytics to combat telecom misuse and cybercrime.

2. MoD signs Rs 62,370 crore contract with HAL for 97 LCA Mk1A aircraft under Buy (India-IDDM) scheme.
The Ministry of Defence awards Hindustan Aeronautics Limited a contract for 68 single-seat and 29 twin-seat Tejas Mk1A jets, strengthening India’s indigenous air force capabilities under the Buy (India-IDDM) initiative.

3. GST Appellate Tribunal mandates e-filing of appeals on new portal with staggered schedule.
The GSTAT launches an electronic portal for filing appeals. It was introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The portal ensures smooth submissions and reduces system congestion with a phased schedule.

4. Thomas Cook India partners with Blinkit to deliver borderless multi-currency cards instantly.
Thomas Cook India collaborates with Blinkit for quick doorstep delivery of Borderless Travel Card and Study Buddy in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The move strengthens digital distribution channels and customer convenience.