School Assembly News Headlines: 9 September 2025

National News

1. President Droupadi Murmu urges India to leverage strong capabilities to turn global trade challenges into opportunities

2. Supreme Court allows Aadhaar as valid proof for Bihar electoral roll revision, clarifies it is not citizenship proof

3. PM Modi pays tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on 99th birthday, recalling his timeless musical contributions and legacy

4. Sonia Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project a grave misadventure, warns of ecological risks and tribal rights violations

International News

1. Gen Z-led protests erupt in Nepal against corruption and social media bans, six killed amid violent clashes

2. Indian Navy Band performs at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Military Tattoo, promoting unity and cultural harmony

Sports News 

1. Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan make history as first Indians to win U-15 Girls’ Doubles WTT title

2. Australian pacer Callum Vidler ruled out of India A tour due to L3 vertebra stress fracture injury

Business News

1. India Post Payments Bank completes eight years, onboards 12 crore customers and expands financial inclusion nationwide

2. Nepal’s ruling party opposes India-China Lipulekh trade agreement, urges both countries to withdraw from disputed arrangement

1. Supreme Court allows Aadhaar as proof for Bihar electoral roll revision, clarifies it is not citizenship proof
The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar in Bihar’s voter list revision. It clarified Aadhaar is not citizenship proof. The Election Commission can still verify all submitted documents.

2. PM Modi pays tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on 99th birth anniversary, calling him voice flowing like timeless river
Prime Minister Modi remembered Bhupen Hazarika on his 99th birth anniversary. He praised him as more than a musician. In his tribute, Modi described Hazarika’s voice as flowing like a timeless river.

3. Sonia Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project grave misadventure, warns of tribal rights violation and ecological disaster risks
Sonia Gandhi criticised the Centre’s Great Nicobar project. She said it threatens fragile ecosystems and tribal survival. In her op-ed, she urged people not to remain silent on this ecological risk.

4. India, Israel sign new Bilateral Investment Agreement, first OECD nation pact under India’s updated treaty model framework
India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement to promote reciprocal investments. Finance Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Bezalel Smotrich signed the pact. It marks India’s first such agreement with an OECD country.

5. NDA and INDIA bloc express confidence ahead of Vice Presidential election, fielding Radhakrishnan and Sudershan Reddy candidates
The Vice Presidential election will be held on September 9. NDA nominated Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan, while INDIA bloc named retired judge B. Sudershan Reddy. Both alliances expressed strong confidence in victory.

6. President Droupadi Murmu urges India to convert global trade challenges into opportunities at Engineering Export Council event
President Droupadi Murmu addressed EEPC’s platinum jubilee. She highlighted India’s changing engineering export destinations and stressed using the nation’s strong capabilities to turn global trade challenges into new opportunities.

1. AAP urges PM Modi to announce ₹20,000 crore relief package during Punjab visit after severe flood devastation
AAP leader Aman Arora urged Prime Minister Modi to announce a ₹20,000 crore relief package during his Punjab visit. He said people would welcome him warmly but expect urgent assistance

2. Bihar government raises honorarium for Anganwadi Sevikas and Sahayikas, recognising their contribution to children and maternal care
The Bihar government increased honorarium for Anganwadi Sevikas from ₹7,000 to ₹9,000, and Sahayikas from ₹4,000 to ₹4,500. The Chief Minister said the raise acknowledges their vital role in society.

3. Prasar Bharati Chairman and UP officials honour golfers at Pro-Am curtain-raiser of PGTI NextGen Lucknow 2025 event
Prasar Bharati Chairman Navneet Sehgal and UP Principal Secretary Sanjay Prasad honoured golfers in Lucknow. The Pro-Am event, held as a curtain-raiser, preceded the PGTI NextGen main tournament starting tomorrow.

4. Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark, precautionary evacuations carried out in low-lying flood-prone areas
Officials reported Yamuna’s level at 205.22 metres, below danger mark of 205.33. Residents from vulnerable areas were shifted to relief camps. The Old Railway Bridge remains the key observation point.

1. Gen Z revolution in Nepal: protests against corruption and social media ban turn violent, six killed in clashes
Mass protests erupted in Kathmandu against corruption and social media bans. Thousands of Gen Z protesters clashed with police. Six people were killed, over 80 injured, prompting authorities to impose curfew.

2. Indian Navy band performs at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day Military Tattoo, showcasing unity through music
The Indian Navy Band, aboard INS Kadmatt, performed at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. The Military Tattoo featured bands from several nations, highlighting unity, discipline, and cultural harmony.

3. Kremlin rejects Western sanctions pressure, says Russia will not change Ukraine course despite US and EU measures
The Kremlin declared sanctions cannot alter Russia’s stance on Ukraine. Despite US and EU considering new measures, Putin claimed Russia’s economy has grown stronger than G7 predictions and urged defiance against sanctions.

4. Spain bans Israel-bound arms ships and aircraft, boosts Palestinian aid, imposes embargo on settlement goods
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced bans on Israel-bound weapons transport and settlement goods. Spain will also increase aid to Palestine and UNRWA, aiming to pressure Israel to ease Palestinian suffering.

5. Japanese defence minister visits Seoul after a decade, holds talks with South Korean counterpart amid regional tensions
Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani arrived in Seoul for talks with Ahn Gyu-Back. This marks the first such visit in ten years, amid heightened tensions and China’s military display.

1. Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan become first Indians to win U-15 Girls’ Doubles title at WTT event
Divyanshi Bhowmick and Ananya Muralidharan made history by winning the U-15 Girls’ Doubles title at a WTT Youth Star Contender. They are the first-ever Indian pair to achieve this.

2. Australian pacer Callum Vidler ruled out of India A tour with back fracture, begins rehabilitation programme
Fast bowler Callum Vidler has been sidelined from Australia A’s India tour due to a stress fracture. He reported back pain during training. Scans confirmed injury, requiring rest and rehabilitation.

3. Navneet Kaur, Mumtaz Khan hit hat-tricks as Indian women’s hockey team crush Singapore 12-0 in Asia Cup
India dominated Singapore 12-0 in an Asia Cup Pool B match. Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan scored hat-tricks. Neha added two goals, while Lalremsiami, Sharmila Devi, and Rutuja Pisal scored once.

4. Carlos Alcaraz wins second US Open title, beats Jannik Sinner to reclaim men’s world number one ranking
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win his second US Open title. The 22-year-old now holds six Grand Slams across all three surfaces.

1. India records $11.4 billion M&A deals in August, highest since 2022, led by Schneider and Tata acquisitions
India witnessed 89 merger and acquisition deals worth $11.4 billion in August. Schneider Electric’s $6.4 billion deal and Tata Motors’ $3.8 billion acquisition together contributed nearly 90 percent of total value.

2. India Post Payments Bank marks 8 years, onboards 12 crore customers and expands doorstep banking across the nation
India Post Payments Bank completed eight years of service with over 12 crore customers. It has processed billions of digital transactions and enabled financial inclusion through post offices, postmen, and Gramin Dak Sevaks.

3. Nepal’s ruling party objects to India-China Lipulekh trade pact, urges both nations to withdraw from disputed arrangement
Nepal’s CPN-UML opposed India and China’s decision to resume trade through Lipulekh Pass. Nepal claims the territory as its own, while India firmly rejects the claim as historically unjustified and baseless.

4. Trump’s 50% tariffs may reduce India’s GDP by 0.5 percent this year, warns Chief Economic Adviser
Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said US President Trump’s 50% tariffs could impact India’s GDP by 0.5–0.6 percent this year. He expressed hope the penal tariff remains short-lived.

5. Government explores alternative export markets and import substitution strategies to shield Indian farmers from US tariff impact
D.K. Yadava of ICAR said the government is seeking options to protect farmers. Ministries are exploring new countries for commodity exports and promoting import substitution to reduce tariff-related risks.

1. IMD warns of heavy to extremely heavy rains in Gujarat and Rajasthan due to deep depression over region
The Indian Meteorological Department reported heavy rains in Gujarat and Rajasthan caused by a deep depression over southeast Pakistan. Extremely heavy rainfall may hit parts of Saurashtra and Kutch.

2. IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in eastern and northeastern states including West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh
Heavy rainfall is expected in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim from September 8–10. Nagaland and Manipur will also receive heavy rains. Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya will experience rain September 11–14.