News Bulletin: September 1, 2025

National News

  1. PM Modi Meets Xi Jinping Amid Trade Tensions Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping today in Beijing, aiming to stabilize bilateral ties and address the widening trade deficit between the two nations¹.
  2. ED Raids Odisha in ₹1,396 Crore Bank Fraud Case The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids across multiple locations in Odisha linked to a ₹1,396 crore alleged bank fraud. Luxury cars, jewellery, and property documents were seized as part of the operation¹.
  3. Cheteshwar Pujara Announces Retirement from International Cricket Veteran Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara declared his retirement, ending a distinguished career that garnered praise from the Prime Minister for his resilience and contributions to India’s red-ball legacy¹.
  4. Heavy Rain Triggers Orange Alert in Delhi-NCR The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR following severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, warning of potential flooding and traffic disruptions².
  5. Minor Killed in Ganesh Procession Accident in Andhra Pradesh Four people, including a minor, died and several others were injured when a tractor-trolley overturned during a Ganesh immersion procession in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district².

International News

  1. Xi Jinping Urges Stronger India-China Partnership Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for deeper economic cooperation with India, describing their collaboration as “vital for regional stability”¹.
  2. Australia Sees Anti-Immigration Protests Major demonstrations erupted in several Australian cities as protesters targeted new immigration policies, citing concerns over cultural integration and economic impact².
  3. US Data Chief Resigns After Massive Breach Charles Borges, head of the U.S. Social Security Administration’s data division, resigned following revelation of a security breach affecting the personal information of over 300 million Americans¹.
  4. Houthi Rebels Detain 11 UN Staff in Yemen Yemen’s Houthi movement detained at least 11 United Nations employees in Sanaa, escalating fears over aid disruptions amidst intensifying civil conflict².
  5. Russia Launches Drone Attacks on Ukraine Power Facilities Over the weekend, Russia deployed more than 1,000 drones against Ukrainian power infrastructure, plunging 60,000+ households into darkness. President Zelenskyy vowed a forceful response, while European leaders prepare to discuss new support measures³.

¹ Top news headlines for school assembly: September 1 (India Today) ² School Assembly News Headlines Today: Top national, international, sports news of September 1 (Hindustan Times) ³ Monday morning news: September 1, 2025 (WORLD)