School Assembly News Headlines, 25 August 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines 25 August 2025

As we gather for our daily assembly, let's take a moment to catch up on the latest happenings from around the globe and right here at home. From significant developments in national security to impactful international events, and exciting updates in the worlds of business and sports, here are your headlines for August 25, 2025.

National News

Former CRPF Chief Anish Dayal Singh Named Deputy National Security Adviser
Anish Dayal Singh, the former chief of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been appointed as the new Deputy National Security Adviser (NSA).

TMC Opposes 'Criminal Netas' Bill, Refuses to Join Committee
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Samajwadi Party have announced they will not participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to examine the 'criminals netas' bill, calling it a "farce." The bill seeks to dismiss any chief minister, minister, or prime minister who remains under arrest for 30 days.

CBI Raids Anil Ambani's Residence in Mumbai
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted raids at the Mumbai residence of former Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani in connection with an alleged bank loan fraud case.

Delhi Civic Body Begins Mapping Stray Dog Feeding Spots
Following a recent Supreme Court order, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has started identifying and mapping designated feeding points for stray dogs across the city to ensure public safety and animal welfare.

India Signs Deal with French Firm Safran for Fifth-Generation Jet Engines
India has formally entered a landmark collaboration with French aerospace company Safran to co-develop and manufacture a powerful new jet engine for the country's indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA).

BJP Criticizes Punjab Government Over Central Schemes
The Punjab unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has held state-wide protests against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of obstructing central government schemes from reaching the state's citizens.

Report Highlights Criminal Cases Against Chief Ministers
A recent report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) revealed that over 40% of Chief Ministers in India are currently facing criminal cases, with 10 of them accused of serious offenses.

International News

Pentagon Considers Military Deployment to Chicago
Reports from the Pentagon indicate that plans are being prepared for a potential military deployment to Chicago, as President Donald Trump intensifies his "law and order" efforts in major cities.

Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of New Air Defense Missiles
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the successful test-firing of two newly developed air defense missiles, which are designed to combat aerial targets such as drones and cruise missiles.

Russia Captures Two More Villages in Ukraine's Donetsk
Russia has announced the capture of two more villages in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, signaling continued military pressure on the ground despite ongoing international diplomatic efforts for a peace deal.

Jaishankar Responds to US Criticism of Russian Oil Purchases
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has again defended India's purchase of Russian oil, stating that India is merely seeking a "stable energy market" and that the US "doesn't like it, they don't buy."

Trump on Bringing Putin and Zelenskyy Together
US President Donald Trump has said that getting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin together would be like "mixing oil and vinegar," indicating the difficulty of brokering a peace deal.

Trump Picks Loyalist Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India
President Donald Trump has announced his decision to nominate Sergio Gor, a long-time aide and trusted loyalist, as the next US ambassador to India, calling him a "great friend" and a trusted member of his administration.

US to Take 10% Stake in Intel Under $10 Billion Deal
In a move aimed at boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing, the US government is reportedly set to take a 10% stake in Intel under a new $10 billion deal, according to President Trump.

Sports News

Cheteshwar Pujara, 'Test Purist', Retires from Cricket
Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara, often called the "last of the Test purists," has announced his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket after a career spanning over a decade.

Susan Polgar Defends Gukesh After Kasparov's Jibe
Former Women's World Champion Susan Polgar has come to the defense of Indian chess Grandmaster D. Gukesh after a jibe from Garry Kasparov, who questioned the legitimacy of Gukesh's world championship title.

Keshav Maharaj Earns T20I Recall After Top ODI Ranking
South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has been recalled to the national T20I squad for the tour of England, following his ascent to the number one spot in the ICC ODI bowling rankings.

Real Madrid Defender Frank Condemns Racial Abuse of Mathys Tel
Real Madrid defender Frank has spoken out against the racial abuse directed at Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel, stating that "real Tottenham fans" would never support such actions.

Business News

Piyush Goyal Discusses India's FTA Talks with Global Economies
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stated that "several economies want deals with us," in response to questions about ongoing trade negotiations with the US, EU, Chile, and Peru.

SEBI Approves LIC's Reclassification as Public Shareholder in IDBI Bank
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved the reclassification of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as a "public shareholder" in IDBI Bank, a key step ahead of the bank's disinvestment.

Centre to Establish Mineral Trading Exchange
The Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, has announced that the Centre will establish a new mineral trading exchange in India, similar to the London Metal Exchange, to improve price discovery and market efficiency.

India Set to Launch New Semiconductor Projects
India is gearing up to unveil new semiconductor projects as the first 'Made in India' chips are set to be launched soon. This marks a major step towards achieving self-reliance in the electronics sector.

Forex Reserves Increase for Second Consecutive Week
India's foreign exchange reserves have risen for the second consecutive week, touching $695.1 billion as of August 15, reflecting a positive trend in the country's external sector.

EPFO Records All-Time High Member Addition in June
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has registered a record net addition of nearly 22 lakh members in June, representing a 13.46% increase and the highest recorded addition since tracking began in 2018.