School Assembly News Headlines Today (September 23): SC seeks response from DGCA, RSS to rename Hindu Sammelans, Rupee falls against dollar and more

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre and DGCA on a plea concerning the Air India crash probe, after an official report highlighted pilot error as the primary cause. The petition calls for further investigation and compensation mechanisms. 

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Punjab government on a fresh PIL challenging large-scale tree felling, raising concerns about environmental degradation. 

On appeal by Singh, a Supreme Court bench of Justices Sundresh and Arvind Kumar on July 24, 2024 set aside the HC judgment and remitted the matter back to the HC. (PTI)

International News

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said he still has “fond memories” of former US President Donald Trump and is open to talks if Washington drops its denuclearisation demands.

Super Typhoon Ragasa has forced mass evacuations and closures in the Philippines and Taiwan, with authorities warning of heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds. 

In a historic development, Syria’s Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad al-Sharaa became the first /Syrian official in nearly 60 years to address the UN General Assembly, marking a significant diplomatic moment. 

This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a parliament session at the Supreme People’s Assembly, which was held on Sept. 20-21, 2025 in Pyongyang, North Korea. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distributed by the North Korean government. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

Sports News

In La Liga, Barcelona eased past Getafe 3-0, with Ferran Torres scoring twice and Dani Olmo adding one. The win keeps them just two points behind Real Madrid, while Atletico Madrid could only manage a draw after a missed penalty.

Lionel Messi put on a show as Inter Miami edged DC United 3-2, scoring twice and assisting another. His performance lifts Miami in the standings and underlines his importance even outside Europe.

Lionel Messi is on the verge of extending his Inter Miami contract. (Reuters)

Business News

An incident was reported on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Varanasi, where a passenger allegedly attempted to open the cockpit door mid-air. The crew managed to handle the situation, and security agencies are probing the matter.

The Indian rupee fell against the US dollar in early trade, reflecting ongoing pressure from global economic trends and dollar strength. Analysts expect volatility to persist.

The airline confirmed the incident and said an alternative aircraft was arranged to fly out the passengers. (Credit: X/@AirIndiaX)

Education News

A total of 6,239 Indian faculty members have been featured in the world’s top 2% scientists list, highlighting India’s growing global research footprint. 

The Supreme Court has begun hearing petitions regarding NEET PG 2025 transparency, with candidates seeking access to response sheets, answer keys, and clarity on raw score calculations. The matter has raised concerns about fairness in the examination process.