Here's a compilation of the top news headlines for school assembly on September 22, 2025, covering national, world, sports, business, and education.

National News

• GST 'Bachat Utsav': Prime Minister Modi announced the commencement of the 'GST Bachat Utsav' (GST Savings Festival), highlighting that reforms will boost savings. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a nationwide campaign from September 22 to 29, with MPs organizing foot marches in their constituencies to promote the initiative.
• Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi urged citizens, state governments, MSMEs, and local enterprises to boost production and embrace the 'Make in India' mission, emphasizing self-reliance.
• PM Modi's visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura on September 22, where he will lay the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over ₹5,100 crore in Itanagar. This includes the foundation stone for two major hydropower projects worth over ₹3,700 crore. He will also inaugurate development work at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple Complex.
• High Court Appointment: Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri has been appointed as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
• Underwater Tunnel Progress: Excavation has progressed on the 4.8 km underwater tunnel for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.
• School Holidays: Several states will observe school holidays on September 22. Schools in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka will be closed for Dussehra. Punjab will observe a holiday for Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.

International News

• H-1B Visa Fee: The US is implementing a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, which has raised concerns. However, it has been clarified that the fee applies only to new applications and not as an annual charge. An ex-diplomat commented on the H-1B visa fee hike, calling it like "trying to put toothpaste back in tube".
• Taliban Rejects US Demand: The Taliban has rejected demands from former President Trump for the return of Bagram Air Base.
• Recognition of Palestine: The UK, Canada, and Australia are reportedly moving to formally recognize the Palestinian state.
• Nepal-China Flights: Nepal's national carrier will commence direct flights to Guangzhou, China.
• Solar Eclipse: A partial solar eclipse occurred on September 21, visible in parts of the Southern Hemisphere, including Antarctica, New Zealand, and several Pacific islands. The event began at 10.59 pm on September 21 (IST), peaked at 1.11 am on September 22, and concluded at 3.23 am. It was not visible in India.

Sports News

• BCCI President: Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is expected to become the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
• China Masters Badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty faced a defeat in the China Masters Super 750 final.
• Jerome Boateng Retirement: German World Cup winner Jerome Boateng has announced his retirement.
• Asia Cup: In the Asia Cup T20, India beat Oman by 21 runs in their final Group A clash in Abu Dhabi.
• F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix: Max Verstappen won F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after Oscar Piastri crashed on Lap 1.

Business News

• GST Rate Cut: A GST rate cut has come into effect, making goods and services cheaper. GCMMF, which markets dairy items under the Amul brand, announced a reduction in retail prices for over 700 product packs.
• Piyush Goyal's US Visit: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is scheduled to visit the United States on September 22 to advance trade deal negotiations.
• H-1B Visa Impact on IT Stocks: Shares of TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra are likely to be in focus after the clarification on the $100,000 H-1B visa fee.
• NTPC eyes uranium assets: Home-grown power giant NTPC is looking to acquire uranium assets overseas to ensure fuel availability for its future nuclear projects.
• Radisson Expansion: Radisson Hotel Group is seeking to expand its footprint in the eastern part of India.

Education News

• Dussehra Holidays: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka schools will be closed for Dussehra. Karnataka students are set for a 17-day holiday from September 20 to October 6.
• Punjab School Holiday: All schools in Punjab will be closed on September 22 for Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti.