School Assembly News Headlines: 30 October 2025

National News

1. India Secures US Sanctions Waiver Extension for Chabahar Port, Strengthening Trade Access to Afghanistan, Central Asia and Eastern Russia

2. India Showcases e-Lok Adalat and Free Legal Aid at SCO, Emphasising Commitment to Affordable and Technology-Driven Justice Access

3. PM Modi Launches ₹2.2 Lakh Crore Maritime Projects in Mumbai, Boosting Shipbuilding Capacity, Port Efficiency and Global Trade Competitiveness

4. Cyclone Montha Brings Torrential Rains to Telangana, Hanumakonda Records 422 mm as Multiple Districts Face Severe Flooding

International News

1. Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping After Six Years at APEC Summit in Busan, Discussing Trade Relations and Future Cooperation

2. Canada Invites 1,000 Skilled Workers for Permanent Residency in Latest Express Entry Draw, CRS Cut-Off Set at 533

Sports News

1. Laura Wolvaardt’s Stunning 169 Leads South Africa to 125-Run Win Over England, Booking Women’s ODI World Cup Final Spot

2. England Coach Charlotte Edwards Prioritises Building Mental Resilience and Consistency After Consecutive Tournament Failures and Missed Championship Opportunities

Business News

1. AI Spending Boom Tests Investor Patience as Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet Record $78 Billion in Capital Expenditures

2. NITI Aayog’s Suman Bery Notes India’s Manufacturing Lags Behind Despite Robust Growth in Infrastructure, Digitalisation, and Economic Reforms

1. India Secures US Sanctions Waiver Extension for Chabahar Port, Strengthening Regional Connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia
India has obtained a crucial extension of the US sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port until early next year. The move supports New Delhi’s strategic trade access to Afghanistan and Central Asia.

2. India highlights affordable justice initiatives at SCO meeting, showcasing e-Lok Adalat and free legal aid programs.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal addressed the SCO Justice Ministers Meeting. He emphasised India’s commitment to affordable justice through free legal aid and the introduction of technology-driven e-Lok Adalat platforms.

3. PM Modi Launches ₹2.2 Lakh Crore Maritime Initiatives to Boost Shipbuilding and Port Efficiency at Mumbai Conclave
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled maritime projects worth ₹2.2 lakh crore, emphasising India’s growing shipbuilding capacity and port efficiency. He highlighted global participation and record cargo handling at the Mumbai conclave.

4. Cyclone Montha Triggers Torrential Rains Across Telangana, Hanumakonda Records 422 mm as Several Districts Face Flooding
Heavy rains battered Telangana after Cyclone Montha’s landfall in Andhra Pradesh. Hanumakonda recorded 422 mm rainfall, while Warangal, Karimnagar, and Khammam reported severe flooding, disrupting transport and daily life statewide.

5. PM Modi to Visit Gujarat for Sardar Patel’s 150th Birth Anniversary, Launches ₹1,140 Crore Development Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Gujarat for National Unity Day celebrations in Kevadia. He will flag off e-buses, inaugurate Birsa Munda Tribal University, and unveil multiple infrastructure projects worth ₹1,140 crore.

1. International Salinity Conference 3.0 WE-CARE 2025 Opens in Goa, Highlighting Global Challenge of Soil and Water Salinity
The International Salinity Conference 3.0 began in Old Goa, where ICAR officials emphasized tackling soil and water salinity through science-driven innovations to protect agricultural productivity and ensure sustainable food security.

2. Delhi Plans Next Cloud Seeding Trial for Artificial Rain Once Humidity in Clouds Crosses 15 Percent
Delhi’s Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced that the next artificial rain trial will proceed once cloud humidity exceeds 15 percent, following meteorological updates and results from yesterday’s experiment.

3. Cyclone Montha Impacts 33 Blocks in Odisha, Government Launches Relief Measures and Damage Assessment Drive
Odisha government has established 362 free kitchens serving nearly 19,000 people and will begin assessing damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure. Relief and restoration efforts are underway statewide.

4. Maharashtra CM Highlights Vision 2047 Alignment with National Goals at NITI Frontier Tech Hub Launch in Pune
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said Vision 2047 focuses on citizen welfare and progress while aligning with India’s national development goals. He spoke at NITI Aayog’s ‘Frontier Tech Hub’ inauguration in Pune.

1. Laura Wolvaardt’s Record 169 Propels South Africa to a Dominant 125-Run Victory Over England, Securing Women’s ODI World Cup Final Spot
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt’s explosive 169 off 143 balls guided South Africa to 319 for seven. Supported by Tazmin Brits and Marizanne Kapp, the team crushed England by 125 runs.

2. England Coach Charlotte Edwards Focuses on Improving Team’s Performance Under Pressure After Series of Major Tournament Setbacks
Following England’s recent tournament disappointments, head coach Charlotte Edwards emphasised developing composure and execution in crucial moments. She aims to strengthen the team’s mindset and performance in high-pressure matches.

3. India Face Unbeaten Australia in ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Semi-Final Clash at DY Patil Stadium
The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 enters its thrilling knockout phase as hosts India challenge unbeaten Australia in the second semi-final at Navi Mumbai’s Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy.

1. AI Spending Surge Challenges Investor Confidence as Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet Report $78 Billion in Capital Expenditures
Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet collectively spent $78 billion on AI-related capital investments last quarter, marking an 89% surge. The spending spike is testing investors’ patience and long-term confidence.

2. NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery Says India’s Manufacturing Sector Still Underperforming Despite Strong Economic Growth
NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Suman Bery highlighted India’s manufacturing as a cylinder not firing. Despite progress in infrastructure, digitalization, and regulation, he said manufacturing must accelerate to sustain inclusive economic growth.

3. Experts Say India’s Flexible Inflation Targeting Under RBI’s MPC Framework Effective, No Major Overhaul Needed
A panel of economists affirmed that India’s flexible inflation-targeting framework has successfully stabilized prices. Professor Chetan Ghate noted it enhanced monetary policy credibility and anchored inflation expectations over the past decade.

4. Economists Divided Over Possible 25 Basis-Point Repo Rate Cut in RBI’s December MPC Meeting Amid Growth Concerns
Market participants expect a 25 bps repo rate cut in December, but economists remain cautious. Citibank’s Samiran Chakraborty said the decision depends on visible signs of economic slowdown.