School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: Top national, international, business and sports update

As we start a new day of learning, let’s pause to reflect on the important events shaping both our country and the world. The news for September 16, 2025, spans political updates, global affairs, sports milestones, and major economic developments—offering insights into our fast-changing world.

School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: National news

US, India may Look to Seal Gaps in Trade Talks Today
India and US will hold their first in-person trade talks since President Donald Trump imposed penal tariffs on New Delhi over purchases of Russian oil effective August 27. A delegation of US trade officials is visiting New Delhi on Tuesday, said Rajesh Agrawal, special secretary, Department of Commerce. They will be led by Brendan Lynch, assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia.


Gujarat High Court gets bomb hoax, nothing suspicious found upon investigation
The Gujarat High Court received a bomb threat on Monday. Upon police investigation, the threat turned out to be a hoax. This was the third bomb threat received by the state's HC since June this year.

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 36,000 crores in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple development projects worth around Rs 36,000 crore in Bihar's Purnea district on Monday. The PM also inaugurated a newly developed terminal building at Purnea airport, which will enhance passenger handling capacity in the region.

Apex Court Stays Some Waqf Clauses, Refuses to Stall Law
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that no case is made out to stay all provisions of the recently passed Waqf Amendment Act, 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and justice Augustine George Masih rejected the demand to stay the entire statute.
However, it stayed certain provisions of the amendment act “in order to protect the interest of all the parties and balance the equities during pendency of this batch of matters”.

School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: International news

UK summons Russian ambassador over NATO airspace violations
Britain has summoned the Russian ambassador, the country's foreign office said on Monday, following Russia's violation of NATO airspace last week.

US and Europe do billions in trade with Russia despite sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States was prepared to impose fresh energy sanctions on Russia, but only if all NATO nations ceased purchasing Russian oil and implemented similar measures.

Nepal: 3 ministers inducted by new caretaker PM Karki sworn in
Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday administered the oath of office to three ministers inducted by newly appointed caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki into her cabinet.

School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: Sports news

Mohammed Siraj declared as ICC Men's Player of the Month for August 2025
Mohammed Siraj has been awarded the ICC Men's Player of the Month for August 2025 for his persistent, match-winning spell against England in The Oval Test, which was the only match he was a part of, in the month, as per the official website of ICC.

After RCB success, Rajat Patidar leads Central Zone to Duleep Trophy title after 11 years
Central Zone overcame a few nervy moments to beat South Zone by six wickets and clinch the Duleep Trophy after 11 long years.

School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: Business news

US, China close to TikTok deal in Madrid talks, Bessent says
The United States and China are close to reaching an agreement on the short-video app TikTok, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, as a second day of talks resumed in Madrid to try and resolve trade tension between the two countries.

Google Parent Alphabet Joins $3-T M-cap Club, 4th in History
Google-parent Alphabet joined an elite group of companies valued at more than $3 trillion on Monday in the latest sign of improving sentiment for the company. Shares rose as much as 4.3% to $251.22, resulting in a market capitalisation just over $3 trillion. The stock has soared more than 70% off its April low, adding roughly $1.2 trillion in value over that span. Alphabet joins a short list of other companies valued above $3 trillion, with Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple as the only other publicly traded stocks above that level.

School Assembly News Headlines for 16th September: Thought of the Day

“The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi.