School Assembly News Headlines: 3 June 2025

National News

1. Over 2,000 Illegal Immigrants Pushed Back by India Under Operation Sindoor Since May 7
Indian authorities began Operation Sindoor on May 7 after a nationwide verification drive. Over 2,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were sent back, while many returned voluntarily fearing strict border action.

2. PM Modi Holds Delegation-Level Talks with Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios, Highlights Strong Bilateral Ties and Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Paraguay President Santiago Peña Palacios in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening bilateral relations and explored cooperation in digital technology, agriculture, defence, railways, space, and counter-terrorism efforts.

3. Paraguay President Peña Begins India Visit with High-Level Delegation, Bilateral Talks Planned in Delhi
President Peña arrived in New Delhi with ministers and business leaders. He will meet PM Modi for bilateral discussions and attend a special luncheon before visiting Mumbai on June 4.

4. IIT Kanpur Declares JEE Advanced 2025 Results and Final Answer Key on Official Website
IIT Kanpur announced the JEE Advanced 2025 results on June 2. Candidates can check scores and final answer keys for Paper 1 and 2 at the official website jeeadv.ac.in.

5. President Murmu, Vice President Dhankhar, and PM Modi Extend Telangana Statehood Day Greetings
President Murmu praised Telangana’s rich culture and growing economy in a social media message. She wished the state continued progress and prosperity on its special day.

6. RBI May Cut Interest Rates by 50 Basis Points in June to Boost Economy, Says SBI Report
The Reserve Bank of India might reduce rates by 50 basis points in June. This move aims to support credit growth and ease economic uncertainties, according to SBI’s Chief Economic Adviser.

 7. Over 25,000 Organisations Register for Yoga Sangam Ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025
Yoga Sangam has seen huge participation from schools, companies, and government bodies. This shows growing interest in yoga for physical and mental health across India.

8. 68 Indian Universities Feature in Global 2000 Rankings, IIM Ahmedabad Leads the List
Sixty-eight Indian institutes made it to the 2025 Global 2000 list by CWUR. IIM Ahmedabad ranks 428th globally, despite slipping 18 places from last year.

9. China Using Mobile App REDNOTE to Spread Anti-National Content in India’s Northeast
Intelligence agencies revealed China’s use of REDNOTE app to influence northeast India. The government is considering banning the app to protect residents in Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Assam.

10. NEET PG 2025 Postponed from 15th June to Arrange More Test Centers and Improve Exam Infrastructure Across India
NEET PG 2025, earlier scheduled for 15th June, has been postponed. Authorities aim to improve infrastructure and set up more exam centers. The new exam date will be announced soon.

1. India Reports Nearly 4,000 Active COVID-19 Cases, Kerala Leads with 1,435 Cases
Health Ministry reports 3,960 active COVID-19 cases nationwide. Kerala has the highest with 1,435, followed by Maharashtra and Delhi with 506 and 483 cases respectively.

2. Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang Thanks Citizens as SKM Wins 31 of 32 Seats Again
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang expressed gratitude after SKM won 31 of 32 seats in last year’s Assembly elections, securing a second term in power.

3. Heavy Rains Cause Flooding and Landslides in Northeast; Schools Closed in Mizoram’s Aizawl District
Due to severe rains and landslides, Aizawl Deputy Commissioner ordered school closures for safety. Assam, Manipur, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh also face floods and rising river levels.

4. Punjab to Celebrate Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Shaheedi Centenary and Amritsar’s 450th Foundation Day with Global Outreach
Punjab will mark Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s 350th Shaheedi Centenary in November and Amritsar’s 450th Foundation Day in 2027. Celebrations will use modern technology to share the legacy worldwide.

5. J&K Assembly Speaker Convenes Meeting with Chairpersons of Nine Newly Formed House Committees to Discuss Legislative Functions
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather called a meeting with chairpersons of nine new House Committees. The discussion focused on their roles under Assembly rules and legislative responsibilities.

1. Sri Lanka appoints new mayors and deputy mayors after local government elections; councils begin terms following Gazette notification.
Sri Lanka’s Election Commission published new mayoral appointments after local elections. Several councils with clear majorities start their terms today, marking fresh leadership across key municipal areas.

2. Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential runoff, narrowly defeating liberal Rafał Trzaskowski in a closely contested election.
Karol Nawrocki secured 50.89% votes, defeating Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who earned 49.11%. The result reflects Poland’s political divide between conservative and liberal factions.

3. Russia and Ukraine hold second round of peace talks in Turkiye with low hopes for major progress in conflict resolution.
Russia and Ukraine delegations met again in Istanbul to discuss peace. Despite ongoing war, expectations remain low for breakthroughs. Talks continue under close international observation.

4. UK PM Keir Starmer Announces New Defence Plan to Prepare Military for War-Fighting and Boost National Security Readiness
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed a new defence strategy in Glasgow. It aims to strengthen the military and speed up innovation to ensure the country is ready for any conflict.

5. Proposed 50% US Tariff on Steel, Aluminium May Hit India’s Engineering Exports Hard, Warns Export Promotion Council
The proposed US tariff could impact India’s $5 billion steel and aluminium exports. These metals form a major part of engineering goods sent to the US, says Engineering Export Promotion Council.

1. Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs to focus on 2026 T20 World Cup, IPL, and global cricket commitments.
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell announced ODI retirement to concentrate on T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. He will also focus on the Big Bash League and other international tournaments.

2. World Champion D Gukesh Beats Magnus Carlsen in Classical Game at Norway Chess, Securing First Victory Over No.1 Player
D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game during Norway Chess Round 6. This win came shortly after Carlsen had earlier challenged Gukesh’s tournament chances.

3. Indian Wrestlers Win 21 Medals Including 6 Golds at Ulaanbaatar Open 2025, Women Deliver Best Ever Performance
India’s wrestlers shined at the 3rd Ranking Series in Ulaanbaatar, winning 21 medals. Women athletes gave their best performance ever. This achievement will inspire many young sports talents across India.

4. Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 to Be Held in India and Sri Lanka from 30th September to 2nd November
ICC announced the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 schedule in Colombo. The event will feature eight teams playing across five cities. The final will be in Bengaluru or Colombo on 2nd November.

5. Pro Kabaddi League Teams Finalize Squads in Mumbai Auctions; Mohammad Reza Shadloui Joins Gujarat Giants as Top Buy
Ahead of the new season, Pro Kabaddi teams prepared their squads through auctions in Mumbai. Mohammad Reza Shadloui was the highest purchase, moving to Gujarat Giants. Devank Dalal led Indian bids.

1. IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic partner to boost India-Europe and North America air connectivity.
Four major airlines announced a partnership to improve air travel links between India, Europe, the U.S., and Canada. This aims to meet growing international travel demand with better cooperation.

2. Aluminium Association of India warns Trump’s tariff hike on aluminium imports will harm Indian manufacturers.
US President Trump’s decision to double aluminium tariffs to 50% from June 4 threatens Indian aluminium producers already struggling with cheap imports, says the Aluminium Association of India.

3. World Champion D Gukesh Beats Magnus Carlsen in Classical Game at Norway Chess, Securing First Victory Over No.1 Player
D Gukesh defeated Magnus Carlsen for the first time in a classical game during Norway Chess Round 6. This win came shortly after Carlsen had earlier challenged Gukesh’s tournament chances.

4. Banks Borrow from TREPS and Invest in RBI’s Standing Deposit Facility to Benefit from Higher Interest Rates
Banks are borrowing heavily from the TREPS market and placing funds in RBI’s SDF, which offers a higher interest rate. This has led to increased activity in the SDF window since April 2022.

5. Maruti Suzuki Sees No Immediate Production Impact from China’s Rare Earth Magnet Export Curbs, Engages Government Talks
Maruti Suzuki says China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets haven’t affected production yet. Auto makers are concerned over complex import approvals required from both Indian and Chinese authorities.