School Assembly News Headlines: 4 November 2025

National News

1. Supreme Court Told Only Nine of Delhi’s 37 Air Monitoring Stations Functioned During Diwali, Raising Pollution Data Concerns

2. PM Modi Congratulates India’s Women’s Cricket Team on First ICC Women’s World Cup Win at ESTIC 2025 Conclave

3. IAS Officer Sanjay Garg Assumes Charge as New Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards, Effective November 1

4. Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Election Commission Rules for Political Party Registration and Transparency in Functioning

International News

1. UAE Introduces Free Digital Return Document Allowing Golden Visa Holders Abroad Swift Re-entry After Losing Passports

2. Valencia President Carlos Mazón Resigns Following Public Outrage Over Mishandling of 2024 Floods That Killed 229 People

Sports News 

1. BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Reward for India’s Women’s Cricket Team Following Historic ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Victory

2. Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott to Step Down After ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Under Board’s Strategic Development Plan

Business News

1. Bharti Airtel Reports ₹6,791.7 Crore Q2FY26 Profit, Marking 89% Yearly Growth Driven by Strong India and Africa Performance

2. IREN Signs $9.7 Billion Cloud Services Deal with Microsoft to Provide Nvidia GB300 Chips Over Five Years

1. Supreme Court Informed Only Nine of Delhi’s 37 Air Quality Stations Functioned During Diwali Amid Pollution Concerns
The Supreme Court learned that just nine of Delhi’s 37 air monitoring stations were operational during Diwali. This raised serious doubts over accurate pollution tracking and effective enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan.

2. PM Modi Congratulates India’s Women’s Cricket Team During Address at Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2025.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing ESTIC 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, lauded India’s first ICC Women’s World Cup victory. He congratulated the team for their historic achievement and said their success would inspire youth across the nation.

3. IAS Officer Sanjay Garg Assumes Charge as Director General of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Sanjay Garg, a 1994-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, has taken charge as the new DG of BIS. Previously Secretary of ICAR, he will also serve as President of India’s national committee in the International Electrotechnical Commission.

4. Supreme Court to Examine Plea Seeking Rules for Registration and Regulation of Political Parties in India.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea urging the Election Commission to frame rules ensuring transparency in political parties’ internal structure, officebearers, and functioning. The Bench led by Justice Surya Kant issued notice on advocate A.K. Upadhyay’s application.

5. Supreme Court Directs CAQM to Submit Affidavit on Measures Taken to Control Delhi-NCR Air Pollution
The Supreme Court instructed the CAQM to file an affidavit outlining preventive steps against worsening air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The bench urged proactive action before pollution levels reach severe stages.

1. Delhi High Court Upholds FSSAI Ban on ORS Labelling for Fruit-Based and Ready-to-Drink Beverages
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a plea against the FSSAI’s ORS labelling ban. The court said the rule stems from serious public health concerns and applies industry-wide.

2. Himachal CM Announces ₹1 Crore Reward and Government Job for Women’s World Cup Winner Renuka Singh Thakur.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced ₹1 crore and a government job for Renuka Singh Thakur. He praised her World Cup performance and spoke to her personally.

3. Jammu and Kashmir Revives Historic ‘Darbar Move’ Tradition After Four Years, CM Omar Abdullah Receives Grand Welcome.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was warmly welcomed as Jammu and Kashmir resumed the historic ‘Darbar Move’. The tradition marks the seasonal transfer of government offices between Srinagar and Jammu.

4. Maharashtra Reserves 70% of District Cooperative Bank Jobs for Local Candidates, Mandates Recruitment via IBPS and TCS-iON.
The Maharashtra government announced 70% job reservation for local candidates in District Central Cooperative Banks. Future recruitments will be conducted through IBPS, TCS-iON, or MKCL to ensure transparency.

1. UAE Launches Free Digital Return Document for Golden Visa Holders Who Lose Passports Abroad for Swift Re-entry.
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs introduced a free electronic Return Document for stranded Golden Visa holders, enabling re-entry within 30 minutes of approval. The permit is valid for seven days.

2. Valencia President Carlos Mazón Resigns Amid Outrage Over Government’s Response to 2024 Flood Tragedy.
Valencia President Carlos Mazón has resigned following public anger and political pressure over his handling of the 2024 floods that killed 229 people. The Conservative People’s Party leader faced criticism for negligence during the disaster but defended his administration’s response.

3. Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan Sworn In for Second Term After Disputed Election Marked by Violence and Protests.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan took oath for a second term under heavy security in Dodoma after winning 98 per cent of the vote. Her re-election was overshadowed by opposition arrests, violent protests, and international concerns over election transparency and reports of numerous deaths and injuries.

4. Powerful 6.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northern Afghanistan, Leaving 10 Dead and Over 260 Injured Near Mazar-i-Sharif.
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake hit northern Afghanistan early last night, killing ten and injuring over 260 people. The epicentre was near Kholm in Mazar-i-Sharif, causing severe damage across several regions. Most injured victims have been treated and discharged.

1. Bharti Airtel Reports ₹6,791.7 Crore Q2FY26 Profit, Up 89% Year-on-Year, Driven by Strong India and Africa Growth.
Bharti Airtel posted ₹6,791.7 crore net profit in Q2FY26, an 89% rise from last year. Revenue grew 25.7% to ₹52,145 crore, with ARPU increasing to ₹256.

2. IREN Signs $9.7 Billion Cloud Deal with Microsoft to Supply Nvidia GB300 Chips Over Five Years.
Data center firm IREN sealed a $9.7 billion contract with Microsoft for Nvidia GB300 chips. Shares rose 18% after also securing a $5.8 billion deal with Dell.

3. Japan Bank for International Cooperation to Invest $300 Million in Pakistan’s Reko Diq Copper Mine Project.
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) plans a $300 million loan for Pakistan’s Reko Diq project. The move highlights Japan’s strategic interest in securing future critical mineral supplies.

4. IREN Signs $9.7 Billion Cloud Services Deal with Microsoft to Supply Nvidia GB300 Processors for AI Expansion.
IREN has partnered with Microsoft in a $9.7 billion deal to provide Nvidia GB300 processors. The move strengthens Microsoft’s AI infrastructure amid rising demand and boosts IREN’s market performance.