School Assembly News for April 16: Visa Shock, Monsoon Relief, and Sports Surprises Across the Globe

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🗓️ Daily School Assembly News Bulletin – April 16, 2025

Here are the most important national, international, business, and sports headlines, simplified and structured for school students. These headlines are perfect for daily school assembly presentations.

🇮🇳 National News Headlines

• Land Dispute in Tamil Nadu Village:
  Over 150 families in Tamil Nadu face possible eviction after the Waqf Board claimed ownership of their village land. The issue has led to significant political and legal controversy.
• Good News for Farmers: Above-Normal Monsoon Predicted:
  The India Meteorological Department has forecast an above-average monsoon season for 2025, offering hope to farmers across the country.
• NCERT Investigates School Fee Hike Complaints:
  NCERT chief Rekha Gupta has launched surprise inspections following rising complaints from parents about unjustified school fee increases in various parts of India.
• Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Bengal Government:
  Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has condemned West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over her handling of the Waqf land dispute and related violence in Murshidabad.
• Caste Census Sparks Protests in Karnataka:
  The recently published caste census in Karnataka has met resistance from Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities, who claim it is politically motivated and inaccurate.
• ED Raids Rajasthan Congress Leader:
  The Enforcement Directorate raided the home of a Congress leader from Rajasthan over an alleged ₹48,000 crore scam, one of the biggest financial fraud cases in recent times.
• Governor vs Government in Tamil Nadu:
  The Governor of Tamil Nadu has accused the state government of failing to prevent crimes against Dalits, stirring political tension in the assembly.
• Robert Vadra Faces Second ED Summons:
  Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, has been summoned again by the Enforcement Directorate in the controversial Gurugram land deal case.

🌍 International News Headlines

• MIT Raises Concern Over Revoked Indian Student Visas:
  Nine Indian students had their visas unexpectedly cancelled by the U.S. government. MIT has raised concern over the issue and is seeking clarity.
• China Halts Boeing Deliveries:
  In a move reflecting worsening trade ties, China has suspended all deliveries of U.S.-made Boeing aircraft, escalating tension between the two nations.
• Indian-Origin Judge Blocks Trump Policy:
  In a major ruling, an Indian-origin judge in the U.S. has blocked former President Donald Trump’s order to fast-track deportations of immigrants.
• Singapore Dissolves Parliament for Elections:
  Singapore has announced general elections to be held on May 3, 2025, after dissolving its Parliament as per constitutional procedure.
• Deadly Attack in Pakistan:
  A blast in Pakistan has killed three policemen and injured 18 others. Additionally, two polio workers have reportedly been kidnapped by extremists.
• Trump Targets Iran Over Nuclear Threat:
  In a global security warning, Donald Trump said that “radicalised nations” like Iran must not possess nuclear weapons.
• Global Markets React to Tariff Pause:
  Stock markets around the world rose after Trump paused new tariffs on electronic goods, giving temporary relief to tech companies.

💼 Business News Headlines

• Retail Inflation Hits 67-Month Low:
  India’s retail inflation dropped to 3.34% in March 2025, the lowest in nearly six years. This is expected to bring relief in prices of essentials.
• Banks Report Slower Deposit Growth:
  Twelve major banks have reported weaker deposit growth this quarter, citing rising competition and tighter cash flow conditions.
• TCS Gets Land for 99 Paisa in Andhra Pradesh:
  The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the allotment of 21 acres of land to IT giant TCS for a symbolic rate of just ₹0.99—sparking public debate.
• India’s Trade Deficit Widens:
  The country’s trade deficit for March reached $21.54 billion due to rising imports and sluggish exports.
• Sensex Target Updated to 82,000:
  Morgan Stanley has revised its Sensex target upwards to 82,000, but flagged concerns over global economic uncertainty and U.S. interest rate hikes.
• Car Sales Slow Despite Record Volume:
  Although India posted record car sales, growth has dropped to a 4-year low, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM).

🏏 Sports News Headlines

• PCB Chief Skips ICC Meeting:
  Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi did not attend the ICC’s quarterly meeting post-Champions Trophy, raising eyebrows in the cricket world.
• Shreyas Iyer Wins ICC Award:
  Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer was honored by the ICC for his stunning comeback performance in the Champions Trophy, making a strong mark post-injury.
• India to Tour Bangladesh:
  Team India will visit Bangladesh in 2025 to play three ODIs and three T20Is. The tour is expected to boost regional cricket diplomacy.

📘 Word of the Day – April 16, 2025

Integrity (noun) – The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.
Usage: “A good leader is always known for their integrity and fairness.”

💭 Thought of the Day

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
— Steve Jobs

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