School Assembly News Headlines, 15 September 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines 15 September 2025

As we gather for our daily assembly, let's catch up on the latest headlines from around the globe and right here at home. Here are your headlines for September 15, 2025.

National News

Navy Receives Second Indigenous Anti-Submarine Craft 'Androth'
The Indian Navy has commissioned the second of its new indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, named 'Androth'. The vessel, built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, is part of a series of warships designed to enhance the Navy's coastal defense capabilities.

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ED Summons Urvashi Rautela, Mimi Chakraborty in Betting App Probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned actress Urvashi Rautela and former TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty for questioning in connection with its investigation into an online betting platform, which is being scrutinized for alleged money laundering.

Gadkari Dismisses E20 Petrol Row, Says "My Brain Worth ₹200 Crore"
In a subtle retort to criticism over the E20 petrol policy, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated, "My brain is worth ₹200 crore," emphasizing that his work is driven by ideas for farmers and the nation, not personal financial gain.

PM Modi Accuses Congress of Aiding Pak-Backed Terrorists
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of being "hand in glove with Pakistan-groomed terrorists" and shielding infiltrators. He made the remarks at a rally in Assam, where he also criticized the Congress for allegedly insulting the Bharat Ratna award for cultural icon Bhupen Hazarika.

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Asaduddin Owaisi Questions India-Pakistan Cricket Match
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has lashed out at the government's decision to allow India to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup, questioning if the revenue from the match is more valuable than the lives lost in the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Actor Vijay's TVK Slams 'One Nation One Election'
Actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party, TVK, have criticized the BJP's "One Nation, One Election" proposal, accusing the ruling party of trying to "betray India" and "crush the opposition." He also accused the DMK of failing to fulfill its promises to the public.

International News

Russia Fires Zircon Hypersonic Missile During Drills
Russia has announced that it successfully test-fired a Zircon hypersonic cruise missile during joint military exercises with Belarus. The move is seen as a display of military strength amid rising tensions with NATO.

Nepal Violence Death Toll Rises to 61 as Sushila Karki Takes Charge
The death toll from the violent protests in Nepal has risen to 61. Amidst the chaos, former Supreme Court Chief Justice Sushila Karki has taken over as the interim Prime Minister, with the immediate goal of restoring law and order and holding fresh elections.

Romania Scrambles Jets After Russian Drone Breaches NATO Airspace
Romania's air force scrambled fighter jets after a drone, suspected to be of Russian origin, breached the country's airspace. The incident is the second such occurrence in a week for a NATO member, following a similar breach in Poland.

Russia Deploys Iskander Missiles Near Poland
In a significant military move, Russia has deployed Iskander ballistic missiles in the Kaliningrad region near the Polish border. The missiles are capable of reaching Poland's capital, Warsaw, in as little as three minutes, raising concerns about regional security.

India-Nepal Border Reopens as Calm Returns
The India-Nepal border, which had been closed for four days due to violent protests, has now been reopened. Cross-border movement has resumed on a limited basis, with Indian authorities allowing citizens to enter Nepal on a case-by-case basis.

Trump's Latest Tariff Post Hits China, Spares India
A new report indicates that President Donald Trump's administration has imposed fresh tariffs on China, while leaving India untouched, sparking speculation about a potential shift in the US's trade policy with key nations.

Sports News

Satwik-Chirag Lose Hong Kong Open Final
Indian badminton pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's frustrating run continued as they lost in the final of the Hong Kong Open to a Chinese duo.

Aman Sehrawat Disqualified from Wrestling Worlds for Failing Weight Test
Paris Olympics bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat has been disqualified from the World Wrestling Championships after failing to make weight ahead of his opening match. The Wrestling Federation of India has launched a probe into the incident.

England Sets World Record T20I Score of 304
England's men's cricket team has made history by setting a new world record for the highest T20I total, scoring 304 against South Africa. Opener Phil Salt led the charge with an explosive 141.

Odisha FC Owner Clarifies Super Cup Withdrawal
Odisha FC owner Rohan Sharma has clarified the club's decision to withdraw from the upcoming Super Cup, citing the "unpredictable nature of Indian football." He dismissed calls from fans to sell the club as "premature."

Business News

India's Reliance on US Software Poses Economic Vulnerability: GTRI
A report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has warned that India's heavy reliance on US software, cloud services, and social media platforms poses a significant economic and security vulnerability.

FM Sitharaman Signals Introduction of Insurance Amendment Bill
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that a new Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes to raise the FDI limit to 100%, is likely to be introduced in the upcoming winter session of Parliament.

Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Decline in August
Equity mutual fund inflows in India have declined by 25% month-over-month in August 2025, according to a report by JM Financial. This indicates a slowdown in the pace of investments into the country's equity market.

Goa Miners Concerned Over Possible Iron Ore Export Duty
The Goa Mineral Ore Exporters' Association has expressed concern that the government may impose an export duty on low-grade iron ore. They argue that this move would harm the state's mining industry and create stockpiling issues.

Forex Reserves Up by $4 Billion to $698.3 Billion
India's foreign exchange reserves have risen by $4.03 billion, touching $698.3 billion in the week ending September 5. The increase was primarily driven by a rise in the value of gold holdings.

Government Reopens PLI Scheme for ACs, LED Lights
The government has reopened the application window for the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for air conditioners and LED lights. The 30-day window will be available for new and existing investors.