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

School Assembly News Headline August 22

From significant developments in national policy and security to impactful international events, and exciting updates in the worlds of business and sports, here are your headlines for August 22, 2025.

The Assam government has announced that it will not issue new Aadhaar cards to adults over 18 for one year, with exceptions for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and tea garden workers. This decision is aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining official identity documents.

A key Group of Ministers (GoM) has recommended a major overhaul of the GST structure, proposing to scrap the 12% and 28% slabs and move to a two-slab system of 5% and 18%. This change could make over 90% of consumer goods cheaper.

The Indian government has clarified its stance on sports ties with Pakistan, stating that there will be no bilateral series between the two countries. However, it has given the green light for the national cricket team to participate in the upcoming multi-nation Asia Cup.

During his visit to Moscow, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the relationship between India and Russia has been the "steadiest" in the world since the end of World War II, underscoring the deep-rooted friendship.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay led a massive rally in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, with his newly formed party 'Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam' (TVK), as he ramps up his political campaign ahead of the 2026 state assembly polls.

The Parliament has passed the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, in the Rajya Sabha amidst an opposition walkout. The bill aims to regulate the online gaming sector by banning real money gaming while promoting e-sports and social gaming.

In a significant escalation, Russia launched one of its biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine in months, killing at least one and wounding 18. The strikes occurred while diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire were underway.

In a rare visit to Tibet, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that Tibetan Buddhism needs to "adapt to socialist society" and "change" to conform with the policies of the Chinese Communist Party.

American economist Jeffrey Sachs has stated that recent US tariff policies show that India "cannot trust" the United States and has learned a valuable lesson about the unreliability of foreign powers.

Senator J.D. Vance has advised Elon Musk that leaving the Republican Party to form a new one would be a "huge mistake," urging him to stay and reform the party from within.

Brazilian police have reportedly found a letter indicating that former President Jair Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, leading to an investigation into an alleged plot to evade justice.

The Israeli war cabinet has approved a plan to conquer Gaza City, authorizing the call-up of 60,000 military reservists for the operation and reinforcing its commitment to its military objectives in the region.

After his son's omission from the Asia Cup squad, Shreyas Iyer's father expressed his disappointment, stating he was "not even asking for captaincy, but at least select him."

Cricket pundit Mohammad Kaif has suggested that Sanju Samson's place in the Asia Cup squad is under threat due to the inclusion of Shubman Gill, creating a tight competition for batting spots.

The much-anticipated boxing superfight between Jake Paul and Ryan Garcia has been confirmed for September 2025, despite a 60-pound weight difference between the two fighters.

Veteran batsman Ajinkya Rahane has stepped down as the captain of the Mumbai domestic cricket team, stating that it is the "right time to groom a new leader" ahead of the upcoming domestic season.

A highly anticipated chess match between two legends, Viswanathan Anand and Garry Kasparov, has been confirmed. Additionally, the world's best two players, Gukesh and Magnus Carlsen, will face each other in the upcoming Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has acknowledged a technical glitch after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's names briefly disappeared from the official ODI batting rankings. The issue was quickly resolved.

The European Union and the United States have reached an agreement on a joint statement outlining the framework for a new transatlantic trade deal. The agreement is a "reciprocal, fair, and balanced" deal that will boost trade and investment.

A report suggests that the recent ban on online money games may cause a significant loss in ad revenue, potentially wiping out up to Rs 4,500 crore annually from the sector.

While a recent proposal suggests exempting insurance from GST, experts believe that premiums may not fall unless insurers are also granted input tax credit, as they would lose a significant portion of their business income.

Bank credit growth in India has risen to 10.22% in August, marking the highest growth rate in over three months. The credit surge is driven by increased demand from the housing and personal loan sectors.School Assembly News Headlines, 21 August 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates