School Assembly News Headlines: 4 May 2025

National News 

1. Angolan President Receives Ceremonial Welcome in India to Boost Bilateral Ties with President Murmu and PM Modi.

2. India Highlights Make in India, Digital India, and Cultural Achievements at Osaka Expo 2025 with BHARAT Pavilion

3. India Imposes Total Ban on Goods Imports and Transit from Pakistan Amid Rising Bilateral Tensions under FTP 2023.

4. India’s Creator Economy Set to Influence $1 Trillion in Consumer Spending by 2030, Says BCG Report.

International News

1. White House Confirms Military Parade Celebrating US Army’s 250th Anniversary on June 14, Also Donald Trump’s Birthday.

2. Hefazat-e-Islam Holds Mass Rally in Dhaka Demanding Religious Reforms and Abolition of Women’s Affairs Reform Commission.

Sports News

1. India Blocks Instagram Accounts of Pakistani Cricketers, Including Babar Azam, Wasim Akram, Following Pahalgam Terror Attack

2. KKR Faces Must-Win Match Against Rajasthan Royals to Keep IPL Playoff Hopes Alive with Four Games Remaining

Business News

1. India’s Manufacturing Sector Expands at 10-Month High with PMI of 58.2 in April, Driven by Exports and Jobs

2. Odisha Approves 19 Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,898 Crore to Create Over 7,400 Jobs and Boost Growth

6. Google, Meta, Microsoft Sign MoU with IICT at WAVES Summit in Mumbai
Top global tech firms signed an MoU with IICT at WAVES Summit in Mumbai. The event was witnessed by Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Murugan MoS.

1. White House Confirms Military Parade on US Army’s 250th Anniversary and Trump’s Birthday
A military parade will be held on June 14 to celebrate the US Army’s 250th anniversary. It coincides with former President Donald Trump’s birthday.

2. Hefazat-e-Islam Holds Rally in Dhaka with Four-Point Religious Demand Including Commission Abolition
Thousands gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka demanding reforms, including abolishing the Women’s Affairs Reform Commission. Hefazat leaders pledged sacrifice to protect the values of the Holy Quran.

3. Israeli Airstrikes Kill Civilian, Injure Four in Syria’s Damascus and Hama Countryside
Israel struck areas around Damascus, Hama, and Daraa in Syria. One civilian was killed, and four were injured. The strikes target Islamist rulers Israel sees as a threat.

4. US-Germany Tensions Rise Over AfD ‘Extremist’ Tag After February Elections
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised Germany for labelling AfD an extremist group. Germany defended the move after AfD placed second in federal elections held in February.

1. India Blocks Instagram Accounts of Pakistani Cricketers After Pahalgam Terror Attack
India has restricted access to Instagram accounts of Pakistani cricketers including Babar Azam and Wasim Akram. The move is part of a digital crackdown following the Pahalgam attack.

2. KKR to Fight for Playoff Spot with Must-Win Game Against Rajasthan Royals at Home
Kolkata Knight Riders must win all four remaining IPL matches to reach 17 points. They face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial home game to stay in the playoff race.

3. Jaydev Unadkat Blames Bowling and Pitch for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Poor IPL Campaign
India pacer Jaydev Unadkat highlighted ineffective bowling and pitch changes as reasons for SRH’s IPL struggles. They are close to elimination after losing to Gujarat Titans.

4. Subhasish and Soumya Win Top Honours at AIFF Awards 2025 in Bhubaneswar
Subhasish Bose and Soumya Guguloth won AIFF Player of the Year awards. Khalid Jamil and Sujata Kar named best coaches. Vishal Kaith and Panthoi Chanu won top goalkeeper titles.

5. Djokovic’s IPL Suggestion Sparks Fun as Fans Compare Him to MS Dhoni’s Short Innings
Fans joked that Novak Djokovic should follow MS Dhoni’s brief four-ball IPL innings. They called it a more entertaining option than a painful game against Punjab Kings.

1. India’s Manufacturing Sector Grows at 10-Month High with PMI at 58.2 in April
India’s manufacturing grew faster in April, supported by strong exports and job gains. PMI reached 58.2, staying in expansion territory for the 46th consecutive month.

2. Odisha Approves 19 Projects Worth Rs 3,898 Crore to Generate 7,400 Jobs
Odisha cleared 19 industrial projects across sectors including steel, logistics, and tourism. The investments aim to create over 7,400 employment opportunities and boost economic growth statewide.

3. Adani Ports to Invest Rs 13,000 Crore for Vizhinjam Seaport Expansion in Kerala
Adani Ports will invest ₹13,000 crore to expand Vizhinjam International Seaport. The project was inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi, enhancing India’s maritime infrastructure significantly.

4. April Sees Strongest Manufacturing Output Growth Since June 2024: HSBC PMI Report
Manufacturing output in India grew at its fastest since June 2024. HSBC PMI rose from 58.1 to 58.2. Strong demand fueled the sector’s health improvement.

5. NMDC’s Iron Ore Production Up by 15% in April, Sales Rise by 3%
NMDC produced 4 million tonnes of iron ore in April, a 15% increase year-on-year. Sales rose 3%, reaching 3.63 million tonnes in the same period.