School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: Top national, international, sports and business updates

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 17, 2025, spans political updates, global affairs, sports milestones, and major economic developments—offering insights into our fast-changing world.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: National news

PM Modi to launch development initiatives as part of 'Sewa Pakhwada' to mark his 75th birthday
Launch of a host of welfare and development initiatives on Wednesday by the BJP and its governments at the Centre and in states will mark the 75th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will kick off a fortnight-long nationwide health and nutrition campaign from Madhya Pradesh.


National Herald case: Delhi court to continue inspecting files on September 26
A Delhi court on Monday set September 26 for continuing to inspect files in the National Herald case. Special judge Vishal Gogne directed the investigating officer (IO) to appear with the case files.

Ola, Uber, Rapido get provisional licences for bike taxi services in Mumbai
The State Transport Authority (STA) in Maharashtra has granted approval for provisional licences to the parent firms of app-based taxi aggregators Ola, Uber, and Rapido for bike taxi services in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and fixed a minimum fare of Rs 15 for 1.5 kms, officials have said.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: International news

Rising temperatures cost Bangladesh $1.8 billion last year, says World Bank
Rising temperatures are taking a mounting toll on Bangladesh, with heat-related illnesses and productivity losses costing the economy up to $1.78 billion - about 0.4% of GDP - in 2024, according to a World Bank report released Tuesday.

US treasury secretary anticipates final deal after Trump, Xi talk
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he anticipated a final deal on TikTok when President Donald Trump speaks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: Sports news

Apollo Tyres wins Team India jersey sponsorship rights with ₹579 crore bid
Apollo Tyres has outbid rivals to secure the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) front-of-jersey sponsorship for the national cricket team with a winning offer of ₹579 crore, said people aware of the matter.

World Championship javelin: Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Nadeem in separate groups, eye blockbuster final
Tokyo: Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra will begin his World Championship title defence with the qualification round here on Wednesday, taking on a blockbuster field that also features Olympic gold-winning Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and Diamond League champion Julian Weber of Germany.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: Business news

Ford to cut up 1,000 jobs at Germany's Cologne e-car plant
US auto giant Ford said Tuesday it would cut up to 1,000 jobs at its plant in the German city of Cologne in the face of weak European demand for electric vehicles. The plant would only work one shift a day from January 2026, Ford said, meaning positions would be subject to voluntary redundancy.

Srinivas Phatak turns interim Unilever CFO job into permanent
Unilever on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, saying the board’s decision was unanimous after he “performed strongly” during his interim stint earlier this year.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17th September: Thought of the Day

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