School Assembly News Headlines Today, 22 April 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News April 22

Let's begin the day by staying informed about important events across India and around the world. Here's your news roundup covering the latest from national headlines, global affairs, business updates, and sports.

National News

• A CRPF jawan was killed in an IED blast in Chhattisgarh while on duty guarding road construction.
• A Supreme Court panel has recommended the transfer of 7 high court judges to promote inclusivity in the judiciary.
• The Congress and CPM have opposed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi’s conference with Vice-Chancellors.
• Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the US, raised questions about India’s Election Commission, drawing a strong rebuttal from the BJP.
• Devendra Fadnavis responded cautiously as Raj and Uddhav Thackeray hinted at a political reunion.
• India and France are set to sign a historic deal on April 28 for Rafale-Marine fighter jets, the largest-ever between the two countries.
• The Punjab Police busted ISI-backed terror modules, recovering rocket launchers and other arms.

• Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican announced.
• The US Supreme Court halted the deportation of Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act.
• Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy claimed Russian attacks continued despite Putin’s announced Easter truce.
• Israeli PM Netanyahu reaffirmed that fighting in Gaza will continue until Hamas is defeated.
• Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 bombing.
• The US and Iran have made progress in nuclear talks and will work on a new deal framework.
• US Senator JD Vance visited the Vatican amid rising tensions over Trump’s immigration policies.
• Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 500 prisoners of war in the latest swap effort.

• India's core sector growth improved to 3.8% in March, recovering from a five-month low.
• India-US trade talks this week are expected to focus on mutual tariff cuts.
• Gold prices are nearing ₹1 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi due to a weak dollar and tariff war tensions.
• In the Gensol case, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has pledged action after reviewing Sebi’s order.
• India Inc is pushing for zero-to-zero tariffs on sectors like steel, aluminium, and auto under a trade agreement with the US.
• KV Kamath suggests that banks need to reduce cost-to-income ratios significantly for better efficiency.

• The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has accused Jason Gillespie of contract breach, denying allegations of non-payment.
• Stephon Castle has been named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 2024–25 season, with finalists for other major awards also announced.
• A PSL team gifted a Pakistani pacer a 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 16 Pro as a reward.
• The BCCI’s new central contracts list Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the top grade, with Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan making a comeback.