School Assembly News Headlines 1 October 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines October 1

Get the latest news for October 1, 2025! This school assembly news features the political blame game over the Karur stampede, new pet licensing for cats in Lucknow, protests erupting in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), and updates on the Dinesh Karthik's ILT20 debut and India's economic performance.

National News

Karur Stampede Controversy Deepens
The political fallout from the recent stampede at the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur continues. TVK chief Vijay has alleged a conspiracy behind the chaos, while the ruling DMK has countered by blaming an 8-hour delay in the actor-politician's arrival for the overcrowding and tragedy.

Wolf Attack in Bahraich Leads to Community Clash
Two people were killed in a wolf attack in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh. The tragedy sparked a clash between local villagers and forest officials, with residents protesting the perceived lack of safety and delayed response.

New Pet Cat Licensing Mandate in Lucknow
The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has mandated a licence for all pet cats, effective immediately. Owners who fail to comply with the registration, which costs ₹500 and is required to ensure rabies vaccination, will face a fine of ₹1,000.

Mann Pitches 'Investor-First State' for Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led a roadshow in Gurugram, promoting Punjab as an "investor-first state" and urging businesses to invest, focusing on streamlining clearances and improving the state's economic environment.

Congress Appoints New Haryana Chief
The Congress party has appointed former state minister Rao Narender Singh as its new chief for the Haryana unit, ahead of upcoming political contests in the state.

Leh Apex Body Boycotts Talks with Centre
The Leh Apex Body (LAB) has announced a boycott of scheduled talks with the central government. The decision comes as the body demands an impartial judicial probe into the deaths of four protesters in recent security force action, along with an unconditional apology for calling Ladakhi protestors "anti-national."

Rajnath Singh to Celebrate Dussehra with Troops
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will celebrate the festival of Dussehra with Indian troops in Bhuj, Gujarat. He is also scheduled to witness a major joint forces drill as part of the celebrations.

Heavy Rain and Floods in Maharashtra
Torrential rain and flooding continue to batter parts of Maharashtra, resulting in 11 confirmed deaths and the evacuation of over 41,000 residents to safer areas.

International News

Suicide Bombing Near Frontier Corps HQ in Quetta
In Pakistan, a suicide bombing near the Frontier Corps Headquarters in Quetta has killed at least 10 people and injured 30 others, adding to the country's security concerns.

US Prosecutors Seek 11+ Year Sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs
US federal prosecutors have urged a New York judge to sentence music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs to more than 11 years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, citing the impact of his actions on the victims.

US Companies Eye India Amid H-1B Fee Surge
US companies are increasingly looking to India for offshore operations as an alternative to hiring in the US, following a recent surge in the cost and fees associated with the H-1B work visa program.

Massive Protests Erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK)
Thousands of residents in POK have erupted in widespread protests against the Pakistan government. The demonstrators are raising slogans of "Enough is enough" and demanding fundamental rights, economic justice, and an end to alleged political repression and neglect.

Sports News

Dinesh Karthik Set for ILT20 Debut
Veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik is set to debut in the International League T20 (ILT20), having signed on to play for the Sharjah Warriorz in the league's fourth season.

Coach Gambhir Arrives Early for Test Series
Team India's coach, Gautam Gambhir, has arrived early in Ahmedabad to prepare the team for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies, underscoring his intensive approach to the new role.

Pakistan Drops Saim Ayub from Test Squad
Pakistan has taken disciplinary action against all-rounder Saim Ayub, dropping him from the Test squad for a perceived lack of discipline and poor performance.

Tilak Varma Refuses to Label Asia Cup Win 'Operation Tilak'
Young Indian cricketer Tilak Varma refused to name India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan as 'Operation Tilak', dismissing the term which had been floated by some fans and media after his match-winning performance.

Business News

New Foreign Fund Registrations Surge in India
India has seen a surge in new foreign fund registrations, a trend that is defying the broader sell-off observed by Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in the equity market.

TCS Announces CHRO Retirement and Replacement
TCS's Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), Milind Lakkad, has announced his retirement. Sudeep Kunnumal has been named as his replacement for the top HR position at the IT giant.

RBI Operationalises New Payments Regulatory Board
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has operationalised the new Payments Regulatory Board, which will be chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra and oversee the regulation and supervision of payment and settlement systems.

Small Savings Interest Rates Remain Unchanged
The government has decided to keep the interest rates on various small savings schemes—including PPF, NSC, and Sukanya Samriddhi—unchanged for the upcoming quarter.

Indian Rupee Hits New Record Low
The Indian rupee hit a new record low against the US dollar, ending 2 paise down, mainly due to persistent selling of Indian equities by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).

ED Attaches Properties in GST Fraud Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken action in a GST fraud investigation by attaching properties worth ₹15.41 crore that are linked to the case.