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School Assembly News (September 16): J&K flash floods, Dehradun schools shut, CBSE exam rules, and Vaishali’s historic chess win

Here are the top school assembly news headlines for September 16: Here are the day's top national, international, sports, business, and education updates to keep you informed. Updates include J&K cloudburst, CBSE notice on eligibility for board exams, US-India trade talks, R Vaishali’s chess triumph.

Here are the top school assembly news headlines for September 16: Top National, International, Sports Updates for Students

Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 16: Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 16. Here are the day’s top national, international, sports, business, and education updates to keep you informed. Updates include J&K cloudburst, CBSE notice on eligibility for board exams, US-India trade talks, R Vaishali’s chess triumph.

Notably, the local administration in Dehradun has ordered the closure of all government, private, and non-government schools up to Class 12 on September 16. In addition, all Anganwadi centres will also remain closed for the day. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure in light of adverse weather conditions affecting the region.

National News

A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district triggered flash floods and mudslides, blocking roads and spreading panic. Authorities confirmed no casualties were reported.

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After meeting visitors at Raj Bhavan, he left for Mangu Chak, one of the worst-hit villages near Jammu Airport, for a first-hand account of the situation. (File photo)

World News

The US State Department confirmed Senator Marco Rubio’s visit to Qatar following talks with Israeli PM Netanyahu, with discussions focused on security and diplomacy.

Qatar denounced the Israel summit held in Doha, criticising the participation of Hamas leaders and calling it politically damaging.

Ceasefire talks underway in Doha became targets themselves. For Israel, negotiation zones are fair targets when they serve one’s narrative. This is no longer politics seeking peace. It’s the politics of dominance and daring.

Business News

US-India trade negotiations are set to intensify, with American trade officials scheduled to arrive in New Delhi as both sides aim for deeper economic cooperation.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed the need for strict regulation of Artificial Intelligence, saying technology must remain under human control for public good.

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GST reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman said that all decisions were taken unanimously, with no state opposing the revisions.

GST 2.0 puts money back in the household wallet via lower rates on a broad set of mass-consumption goods and services while keeping “sin” goods in higher brackets.

Sports News

Indian chess star R Vaishali made history by defending her FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss title, becoming the third Indian to qualify for the Candidates Tournament 2026.

The Pakistan Cricket Board filed a complaint with the ICC over the ongoing Asia Cup handshake controversy, demanding strict action against involved officials.

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Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, right, watches as India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav flips the coin at the toss ahead of the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)

Education News

The CBSE issued a circular outlining the minimum requirements for students to appear in board examinations, emphasising attendance and internal assessments.

Top US business schools, including the University of Virginia Darden, are focusing on scholarships and global placements to attract more international students despite policy uncertainty.