Staying updated with the latest developments in the world helps students broaden their knowledge and stay informed about matters beyond their classrooms. For the school assembly on 18 September 2025, we bring together major news stories from across the national, international, business, and sports sectors.
National News
- The Supreme Court has questioned the Tamil Nadu government on the whereabouts of 41 missing files linked to idol theft cases.
- Highlighting the need for preparedness, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the military must also be ready for non-traditional challenges.
- President Murmu emphasised Mauritius’ special place in India’s “Neighbourhood First” policy.
- The Finance Ministry announced that its financial inclusion drive has led to 2.6 crore insurance enrolments and 61 lakh new bank accounts.
- Iran executed a man accused of spying for Israel, though activists said he was forced into a false confession.
- Colombia was named in a Global Witness NGO report as accounting for one-third of the 146 land defenders killed worldwide in 2024.
- Spain joined the list of countries threatening to boycott Eurovision if Israel participates.
- Japan, aligning with its ties to the US, stated it would not recognise a Palestinian state, according to Asahi.
- South Korea’s foreign minister suggested raising the issue of Xi Jinping’s participation in APEC during talks in China.
- EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc could propose a faster phase-out of Russian energy.
- NBFCs are witnessing a rise in festive season credit demand, boosted by auto loans after GST reductions.
- The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is considering reducing mandatory annuitisation to 20% and may permit systematic redemption of NPS corpus up to Rs 12 lakh.
- Heavy rainfall continues to threaten apple supplies, keeping prices high.
- Shares of Suryoday Small Finance Bank went up by 5% after Paytm introduced a UPI-based credit line product in collaboration with the lender.
- At the Global Athletics Championships, Faith Kipyegon claimed her fourth world title in the 1,500-metre event.
- In the Asia Cup, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs, keeping their chances alive in the tournament.
- Richardson may replace Pycroft when Pakistan plays the United Arab Emirates.
- The Pro Kabaddi League saw Ashish and Devank lead the Warriorz to end their losing streak.
- In the AFC Champions League 2, Ahal shocked Mohun Bagan with a late goal.
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