School Assembly News Headlines: 29 September 2025 

National News

1. India triumphs over Pakistan in Asia Cup final, Tilak Varma shines, Yadav, Chakravarthy, Patel excel with ball.

2. Mithun Manhas unanimously elected 37th BCCI president, filling long-vacant post following Roger Binny’s tenure conclusion and interim leadership.

3. EPFO launches revamped electronic challan-cum-return system to simplify employer return filing, separate payment process, and reduce errors from September onward.

4. Indian household wealth projected to reach record high in 2024, fastest growth in eight years, says Allianz report.

International News

1. Middle East poised to benefit from U.S. H-1B visa fee hike, attracting foreign talent and AI investments.

2. South Korea confronts demographic crisis with declining birth rates, threatening long-term economic growth and workforce sustainability by 2040s.

Sports News

1. Nepal defeats two-time champions West Indies by 19 runs in T20I, marking historic first win over full ICC member.

2. Trump may relocate 2026 World Cup matches from U.S. cities deemed unsafe ahead of co-hosting with Canada, Mexico.

Business and Start-Ups News

1. NCLAT dismisses petition against Reliance Retail over 2023 share capital reduction, confirming fair value for minority shareholders.

2. Bengaluru housing market sees strong demand, with sales projected to rise 21 percent during July-September quarter.

1. Tilak Varma stars as India defeats Pakistan, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel dominate Asia Cup final.
India clinches 9th Asia Cup title with thrilling win over Pakistan; Tilak Varma shines, while Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Axar Patel dismantle Pakistan’s batting in a 146-run collapse.

2. Mithun Manhas unanimously elected as 37th BCCI president, filling post vacant since Roger Binny’s tenure ended.
Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas becomes BCCI president after Rajeev Shukla temporarily handled duties. He was the only candidate, receiving full support from senior board members during AGM discussions.

3. EPFO launches updated electronic challan-cum-return system to simplify employer return filing from September wage month onward.
The revamped EPFO ECR separates payment generation from return submission and includes system validations to reduce errors. Employers can now file returns more accurately and efficiently under the new facility.

4. Indian household wealth projected to hit record high in 2024, fastest growth in eight years, says report.
Allianz Global Wealth Report 2025 shows Indian financial assets grew fivefold in two decades. Securities, insurance, pensions, and bank deposits saw strong growth, highlighting the expanding middle-class potential.

5. Chief Election Commissioner to visit Bihar on October 4-5 to review preparations for upcoming assembly elections.
CEC Gyanesh Kumar and colleagues will assess Bihar election readiness. The visit follows final voter list publication, with the 243-member assembly term ending on November 22, prompting state elections

6. Israel calls U.N. re-imposition of sanctions on Iran a major development amid nuclear deal violations claims.
Britain, France, and Germany led the return of U.N. sanctions on Iran after accusations of violating the 2015 nuclear deal. Israel views the move as a significant diplomatic milestone.

7. PM Modi aims to get Chhath Mahaparva recognised on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List globally.
In Mann Ki Baat, Modi highlighted efforts to include Chhath Mahaparva in UNESCO list, following Durga Puja’s earlier recognition, allowing people worldwide to witness the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance.

1. Mumbai experiences heavy overnight rains amid red alert; local trains face delays, buses operate normally, says IMD.
The India Meteorological Department issued a red alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai. Trains on Central and Western lines faced minor delays, while BEST buses ran without diversions.

2. Karur police register case against TVK leaders after stampede at party meeting kills 40 people, officials say.
Following a tragic stampede during a party meeting addressed by actor Vijay, police named TVK general secretary Anand and two others as accused. The incident claimed 40 lives in Karur.

3. Nation pays tribute to revolutionary Bhagat Singh on his 118th birth anniversary, celebrating his patriotism and sacrifice.
India commemorates the 118th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, revolutionary freedom fighter born in 1907 Punjab. Known as ‘Bhaganwala,’ he inspired generations through his courage and ultimate sacrifice for independence.

4. VHP questions AIMPLB’s planned protests against Waqf Amendment Act, urges government and Supreme Court to monitor closely.
Vishva Hindu Parishad expressed concerns over AIMPLB’s nationwide agitations against Waqf Amendment Act. The VHP urged authorities to prevent violence and asked the Supreme Court to take note of the matter.

1. Middle East may benefit from U.S. H-1B visa fee hike, attracting global AI investments and skilled foreign professionals.
Gulf nations’ ambitions to become AI hubs are drawing billions from sovereign wealth funds, private equity, and U.S. tech. Rising H-1B fees could redirect foreign expertise to the region.

2. South Korea faces demographic crisis as low birth rates threaten economic growth, potentially stalling development by 2040s, experts warn.
Studies highlight South Korea’s declining population and rock-bottom birth rate. The Bank of Korea predicts these trends could lead to a prolonged economic slowdown and workforce challenges by 2040s.

3. Peru’s youth resume protests against President Boluarte over pension reforms and broader political grievances, causing clashes in capital.
Demonstrations began after pension system reforms mandated citizens above 18 to join providers. Anger against Boluarte and Congress fueled violence, injuring more than a dozen police officers, protesters, and journalists.

4. Kyiv suffers heavy drone and missile attacks in one of Russia’s largest strikes since full-scale war began.
Independent monitors report significant bombardment of Kyiv and surrounding areas. At least three killed, including a 12-year-old girl, and ten injured as the city faces intense Russian attacks.

1. Nepal defeats two-time champions West Indies by 19 runs in T20I, marking historic first win over full ICC member.
At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Nepal registered its first-ever victory against a Test-playing nation. The win over West Indies signals a historic achievement for Nepali cricket on the international stage.

2. India wins seventh SAFF U17 Championship, defeating Bangladesh 4-1 in penalty shootout after thrilling 2-2 regulation match.
In Colombo, India led 2-1 at halftime, but Bangladesh equalised late. India triumphed in a tense penalty shootout, claiming their seventh SAFF U17 Championship and showcasing strong youth talent.

3. Trump says he may relocate 2026 World Cup matches from cities he considers unsafe ahead of co-hosting.
The United States, alongside Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 World Cup. Eleven cities, including New York/New Jersey for the final, are scheduled to welcome matches for the tournament.

4. FIFA suspends seven Malaysian players and fines national association over forged documents in Asia Cup qualifier.
The Football Association of Malaysia altered documents to field players in a 4-0 win against Vietnam. FIFA imposed 12-month suspensions on seven players and fined the association $440,000.

1. NCLAT dismisses petition against Reliance Retail over 2023 share capital reduction, affirming fair value offered to minority shareholders.
Reliance Retail reduced and cancelled 78,65,423 equity shares held by non-promoter minority shareholders in 2023. The appellate tribunal ruled that the transaction provided fair value, dismissing objections against the company.

2. Bengaluru housing market sees strong demand, with sales projected to rise 21 percent in July-September quarter.
PropEquity reports Bengaluru’s primary housing market sold 16,840 units in July-September, up from 13,966 last year, reflecting growing buyer interest and continued demand for residential properties in the city.

3. TCS leads market valuation drop among India’s top companies, while Reliance Industries retains top-valued firm status.
India’s most valued companies lost ₹2,99,661.36 crore collectively last week. RIL remained the highest valued, followed by HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, TCS, ICICI Bank, SBI, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, HUL, and LIC.

4. Dubai Financial Services Authority bars HDFC Bank Dubai branch from onboarding new clients until further notice.
HDFC Bank informed Indian stock exchanges that its Dubai branch cannot accept new clients. The regulatory restriction follows directives from the Dubai Financial Services Authority, effective until further notice.

1. Question: What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP through respiration. They power almost all cell activities, which is why they’re known as the powerhouse of the cell.

2. Question: Which is the deepest point on Earth?
Answer: Mariana Trench
Located in the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Trench is the deepest natural point on Earth, going down about 11,000 meters below sea level.

3. Question: Who wrote the epic poem Paradise Lost?
Answer: John Milton
Paradise Lost is a famous English epic that tells the story of the fall of man. It was written by John Milton in the 17th century.

4. Question: What does ‘GPT’ in ChatGPT stand for?
Answer: Generative Pre-trained Transformer
GPT is an AI model that understands and generates human-like text. It’s trained on huge data and used in tools like ChatGPT for writing and conversations.

5. Which empire built the largest contiguous land empire in history?
Answer: The Mongol Empire
Led by Genghis Khan and his successors, the Mongol Empire expanded rapidly across Asia and Europe in the 13th century, becoming the largest connected land empire ever.