By Education And Careers Desk,News18,Sukanya Nandy

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News Headlines for School Assembly, 18 September 2025: From heavy rains causing severe damage in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, to 14 Indian institutions being featured in the QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2026, here are the top national and global developments for Thursday, 18 September.
Top National News
— Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that Pakistan’s duplicity on terrorism has been exposed after a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander admitted that India’s precision strike under ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeted the family of terror chief Masood Azhar in Bahawalpur.
— Months after the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, which claimed 260 lives, Pushkaraj Sabharwal, the father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, one of the pilots, has called for a formal investigation by the central government. He argues that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) findings have tarnished his son’s image.
— Cloudbursts and heavy rains caused havoc in Dehradun and various parts of Uttarakhand on Tuesday. Swollen rivers washed away buildings, roads, and bridges, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900 stranded across the hill state.
Top International News
— The Israeli military reported on Tuesday that it has advanced to the centre of Gaza City, stating that its forces have intensified ground activity in Hamas’s main stronghold in Gaza.
— During U.S. President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to the United Kingdom, new images linked to the notorious Jeffrey Epstein case have resurfaced, sparking intense global media attention and renewed scrutiny.
Top Sports News
— Following the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai, the Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed its Director of Cricket Operations, Usman Walha, in response to the no handshake controversy.
Top News in Business
— Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by optimism over a potential early India-US trade deal. The BSE Sensex rose by 313.02 points, or 0.38%, to 82,693.71, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 91.15 points, or 0.36%, to settle at 25,330.25.
Top News in Education
— As many as 14 Indian institutions have been featured in the QS Global MBA and Business Master’s Rankings 2026. IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Calcutta have made it to the Top 100 globally. These premier institutes have shown steady progress in key areas such as employability, return on investment (ROI), and thought leadership.