School Assembly News Headlines: 9 August 2025

National News

1. Supreme Court Withdraws Ban on Allahabad High Court Judge After CJI’s Intervention, Removes Critical Remarks, Orders Fresh High Court Hearing.
The Supreme Court cancelled its August 4 order stopping Justice Prashant Kumar from hearing criminal cases. Following CJI Gavai’s request, it erased critical remarks and directed the Allahabad High Court to hear the matter again.

2. Tamil Nadu Launches State Education Policy Focused on Tamil, English, Creativity, Physical Training, and Preserving State’s Unique Educational Character.
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled Tamil Nadu’s State Education Policy for schools. It reinforces the two-language policy, promotes creative thinking, links learning with physical training, and highlights the cultural importance of the Tamil language.

3. Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Address ‘Vote Adhikar Rally’ in Bengaluru Protesting Alleged Voter Fraud and Criticising Election Commission.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi spoke at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park on August 8. The rally protests alleged voter fraud, with party leaders accusing the Election Commission of undermining democracy.

4. Government Withdraws Income-Tax Bill, 2025; Revised Draft with Select Committee Recommendations to Replace Six-Decade-Old Act on August 11 in Lok Sabha
The Centre has withdrawn the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, introduced in February to replace the 1961 Act. A revised draft, reflecting key recommendations from the Select Committee chaired by Shri Baijayant Panda, will be presented in the Lok Sabha on August 11.

1. J&K Police Launch Valley-Wide Drive to Seize 25 Banned Books Alleged to Promote False Narrative and Secessionism.
A day after banning 25 books on Kashmir, J&K police raided bookstores across the Valley. The administration claims the books spread false narratives and secessionist ideas, with several volumes already seized.

2. PM Modi to Virtually Launch Vande Bharat Express Linking Amritsar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Operating Six Days Weekly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Amritsar–Katra Vande Bharat Express on August 10. The high-speed service will run six days a week, except Tuesdays, connecting two key religious and tourist destinations.

3. Multiple Agencies Continue Rescue in Uttarkashi’s Dharali-Harsil, 372 Evacuated Using Chinook and MI-17 Helicopters Amid Weather Challenges.
Army, Air Force, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, and police are conducting rescue in Uttarkashi’s disaster-hit Dharali-Harsil. So far, 372 people evacuated to safety using helicopters, with operations speeding up once weather improves.

4. UP Cabinet Approves Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Chevening Scholarship, Sending Five Meritorious Students Annually to UK for Master’s Degrees.
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has launched the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-Chevening Scholarship. Each year, five top students will receive funding to pursue a one-year master’s degree at prestigious universities in the United Kingdom.

1. Australia Adds Three More English Tests for Visa Applications, Now Recognising Nine Exams from Eight Providers Including IELTS and PTE.
Australia now accepts LanguageCert Academic, CELPIP General, and Michigan English Test for visas. This brings the total to nine recognised exams, with IELTS Academic and General Training listed as separate tests.

2. Pakistan Suspends Mobile Data in Balochistan for Three Weeks to Disrupt Separatist Militants Amid Rising Attacks on Security Forces.
Pakistan has halted mobile data in Balochistan to block separatist communications. The move follows increased militant attacks demanding greater resource profits, with the military responding through an intelligence-led offensive against insurgents.

3. Israel Security Cabinet Approves Netanyahu’s Plan to Occupy Gaza City, Sets Five Principles for Ending War and Defeating Hamas.
Israel’s cabinet backed plans to occupy Gaza City, disarm Hamas, and control Gaza’s security. It also approved humanitarian aid outside combat zones, rejecting alternative proposals that wouldn’t ensure Hamas’s defeat or hostage return.

4. Trump Open to Meeting Putin Next Week, Even Without Zelenskyy Talks, as White House Works on Arrangements.
US President Donald Trump said he could meet Vladimir Putin next week, possibly in the UAE. This follows Putin’s interest and recent Moscow talks between Kremlin officials and US envoy Steve Witkoff.

1. Canadian Teen Victoria Mboko Stuns Naomi Osaka to Win First WTA 1000 Title at Canadian Open, Reaches Career-High Ranking.
Victoria Mboko, 18, beat Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 to claim her first WTA 1000 title. The victory lifts her to World No. 25 ahead of the US Open

2. Ballon d’Or 2025 Nominees Announced, Featuring Dembele, Bellingham, Yamal, and Haaland Among Football’s Top Contenders.
The Ballon d’Or 2025 shortlist, revealed by L’Equipe, includes stars like Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, and Erling Haaland. Nominees were announced across all categories on the official website and app.

3. Indian Men’s Hockey Team Leaves for Australia for Four-Match Series, Prepares for Hero Asia Cup 2025 in Bihar.
India’s men’s hockey team departed for Perth to play a four-match series against Australia from August 15–21. The tour offers crucial preparation and player assessment ahead of the Hero Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir.

1. SBI Report Warns Proposed 50% US Tariff on Indian Goods Could Hurt American Consumers, Urges Protection of Indian Farmers.
The State Bank of India’s research warns a proposed 50% US tariff on Indian goods may harm American consumers. It supports safeguarding Indian farmers from global corporations lacking long-term investment in agriculture.

2. Proposed India-EU Free Trade Agreement Could Unlock USD 875 Billion Market, Achieve Tariff Parity with ASEAN, Says BCG.
BCG India head Rahul Jain says the proposed India-EU FTA could open a USD 875 billion market and align tariffs with ASEAN peers, boosting India’s position in the shifting global trade landscape.

3. MSP Committee Led by Sanjay Agrawal Has Held 45 Meetings Since Formation in 2022, Says Agriculture Minister.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told Rajya Sabha the MSP committee, formed in July 2022 after farm law withdrawal, has met 45 times under former agriculture secretary Sanjay Agrawal’s chairmanship.

4. TCS Job Cuts Signal AI-Driven Shift That Could Eliminate 500,000 IT Jobs in 3 Years, Experts Warn.
Experts say TCS’s 12,000 job cuts mark the start of AI-led changes that may remove 500,000 IT jobs, impacting India’s $283 billion sector employing 5.67 million people and driving significant economic activity.

1. IMD Issues Red Alert for Arunachal Pradesh, Forecasts Heavy Rain in Northeast, Tamil Nadu, and Other States
The IMD has warned of very heavy rain in Arunachal Pradesh and parts of Northeast till Monday. Heavy showers are also expected in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, with thunderstorms likely in eastern states.

2. Telangana Sees Heavy Rain, Atmakur Records 159.5 mm, Multiple Districts Face Waterlogging and Traffic Disruptions.
Heavy rain hit several parts of Telangana, causing waterlogging and traffic jams. Atmakur in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri recorded 159.5 mm, while districts like Nalgonda, Rangareddy, Medchal Malkajgiri, and Hyderabad saw over 115 mm.