School Assembly news headlines for today August 1, 2025: From sports to education, check 20+ national & international news
Students and teachers can expect a detail roundup featuring top stories that matter—from breakthroughs in sports events to impactful educational policies and global affairs shaping the future. Prepare to engage and inform with these headlines for a well-rounded assembly session.
Today's national news headlines in English for school assembly, August 1, 2025
DRDO successfully tests 'Pralay' missile's full range over two days, validating accuracy with Indian Armed Forces support.
Amit Shah confirms three Lashkar terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev and criticizes opposition for ignoring anti-terror victory.
Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu and Kerala's challenge against Presidential reference on deadlines for bill approvals.
RBI Digital Payments Index jumps to 493.22 in March 2025, indicating rapid growth in digital transactions and UPI.
PM Modi praises Operation Sindoor, stating Pahalgam terror attack was avenged within 22 minutes with precision strikes.
Today's international news headlines in English for school assembly, August 1, 2025
EU proposes limiting Israel's access to Horizon Europe over Gaza crisis, awaiting member states' approval.
US says more talks needed with India on trade deal ahead of August 1 tariff deadline, citing market protection concerns.
Global hunger declines for the third year in 2024, says UN report, though conflict and climate continue to worsen malnutrition in some regions.
North Korea rules out denuclearisation talks and states nuclear status is non-negotiable despite stable ties with the US.
US and China hold the second day of trade talks in Sweden to resolve ongoing tariff disputes affecting the global economy.
Today's sports news headlines in English for school assembly, August 1, 2025
Kyle Feldscher reports another Cleveland Guardians pitcher is on leave due to a gambling investigation.
Teenage swim sensation Summer McIntosh beats Katie Ledecky to win gold in the 400m freestyle at World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Oscar Piastri wins rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, extending his Formula One drivers' championship lead.
Bubba Wallace becomes first Black driver to win a major race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway's oval.
Nick Kurtz becomes first MLB rookie to hit four home runs in a single game during the Athletics' 15-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Today's education news headlines in English for school assembly, August 1, 2025
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation stone for ₹200 crore projects at Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.
Bihar Cabinet approves formation of a Sanitation Workers Commission to support welfare of over 4 lakh workers across urban bodies and panchayats.
Supreme Court recommends new judges for six High Courts, impacting judicial education and legal framework.
Schools in several parts of Rajasthan closed due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
India's education sector continues to focus on infrastructure upgrades and policy reforms amid ongoing monsoon challenges.
Today's state news headlines in English for school assembly, August 1, 2025
Delhi-NCR Rains: IMD Warns of Intense Downpour Continuing Until August 3.
Six Kanwariyas Dead, 24 Injured in Bus-Truck Collision in Jharkhand's Deoghar District.
Schools Closed in Several Parts of Rajasthan Due to Flooding from Heavy Rainfall.
Fuelled by MAHA, State Lawmakers Push to Remove Food Dyes and Additives Across Various States.
Washington State Files Complaint Against Trump Administration Over Termination of Migrant Support Grant.
Top business and economic news headlines for August 1, 2025
Harvard University to Share Thousands of I-9 Employment Verification Forms with Federal Government.
Trump Administration Freezes $108 Million in Federal Funds to Duke University Medical School Over Antidiscrimination Allegations.
Novo Nordisk Cuts Sales Forecast for Obesity Drug Wegovy Due to Compounding Pharmacy Impact.
Federal Trade Commission Takes Action Against Executive Order Terminating Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Workers.
Washington State Challenges Trump Administration's Termination of Shelter and Services Program for Migrants.
Daily word and thought of the day for school assembly, August 1, 2025
For the school assembly on August 1, 2025, here are the daily word and thought of the day:
Daily Word:Assay - Meaning: To test, examine, or evaluate something, especially in a scientific or analytical context.
Thought of the Day: "Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." — Psalm 34:8
For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
14 minutes ago
- Hans India
Laxman hails Operation Sindoor as a symbol of New India's resolve against terrorism
Hyderabad / New Delhi: BJP MP Dr. K. Laxman asserted that Operation Sindoor had united the nation across caste, religion, and region, sending a clear message to the world about India's unyielding stand against terror. During the discussion in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday regarding Operation Sindoor, he described the military campaign against Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism as a bold demonstration of India's defence capabilities, technological advancement, and patriotism under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised that the operation embodied the government's 'Zero Tolerance on Terrorism' policy. Referring to April 22 as a Black Day, Dr. Laxman recounted a tragic visit to Srinagar where 26 innocent tourists were killed by terrorists after being asked their religion. The MP, part of a Parliamentary Standing Committee delegation, was deeply shaken by the incident. He juxtaposed the past horrors with present-day developments in Jammu and Kashmir, post-abrogation of Article 370. 'The transformation is evident. Today, Kashmir boasts of infrastructural progress—railways, flyovers, AIIMS, the majestic Chenab Bridge, and schools. Peace has replaced stone-pelting,' he said, crediting the Modi government for integrating the region into the national mainstream. Dr. Laxman alleged that Pakistan, threatened by this progress, instigated religious discord and sent terrorists. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, destroying nine camps and eliminating approximately 100 terrorists. 'The entire nation watched this operation unfold with the same unity and interest as they once did with the Ramayana,' he remarked. The MP lauded the strategic precision of India's armed forces and the technological barriers used to prevent drone attacks. He highlighted key government initiatives, including a 250% increase in defence allocation and a 30% rise in domestic defence exports. Dr. Laxman criticised the opposition's responses, accusing the Congress party of politicising national security, undermining military action, and echoing narratives similar to those of Pakistan. He called on leaders to compete politically without demoralising soldiers. He also touched on the government's bold stance on revisiting the Indus Water Treaty and its global diplomatic outreach, citing delegations sent to over 30 countries. 'This is a new India, one that responds with bombs to bullets and does not cower to nuclear threats,' he declared.
Mint
14 minutes ago
- Mint
Donald Trump brokered ‘one peace deal per month', claims White House: ‘Thailand-Cambodia', ‘India-Pakistan'
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed on Thursday (local time) that US President Donald Trump has 'brokered, on an average, one peace deal or ceasefire per month during his six months in office.' Beginning her remarks with the Thailand-Cambodia conflict, Leavitt said, 'On the peace front, President Trump helped deliver an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia.' 'The two countries were engaged in a deadly conflict that had displaced more than 300,000 people until President Trump stepped in to put an end to it,' she said. Karoline Leavitt further reiterated Trump's claim on 'US-brokered' India-Pakistan 'ceasefire' and said, 'The President has now ended conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, Israel and Iran, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and Egypt and Ethiopia.' Leavitt reiterated the call for the Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded to the US President. She said the US President 'spoke directly on the phone with the acting Prime Minister of Thailand and the Prime Minister of Cambodia, to inform both the leaders that unless they brought the conflict to an end, there would be no trade discussions or agreements with the United States. Almost immediately afterwards, a peace was brokered that will save thousands of lives and allowed for trade negotiations with these countries to resume, and they have.' Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for stopping hostilities between India and Pakistan after New Delhi's effective response to Islamabad's aggression following precision strikes on terror infrastructure. However, India refuted the claims made by the US President, reiterating its policy that India and Pakistan bilaterally address any matter related to the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking in the Lok Sabha during the Operation Sindoor discussion, emphasised that no world leader told India to stop its operation. "No leader in the world told India to stop its operation. On the night of 9th May, the Vice President of America tried to talk to me. He tried for an hour, but I was in a meeting with my army, so I could not pick up his call. Later, I called him back. The Vice President of America told me on the phone that Pakistan is going to launch a big attack. My answer was that if Pakistan has this intention, it will cost them a lot. If Pakistan attacks, we will respond by launching a big attack. This was my answer...," PM Modi said. India launched Operation Sindoor early on May 7 and hit terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. India repelled subsequent Pakistani military aggression and pounded its airbases. India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart.
Time of India
21 minutes ago
- Time of India
Trade war: No F-35 jets from US for India? Govt mulls next steps after 25% tariff shock
The government is exploring options to respond to US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, but has ruled out any immediate retaliation, Bloomberg reported. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The government is also considering steps to maintain trade relations, including increasing imports from the US, but is not planning any new defence purchases, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg. India has told US officials that it is not interested in acquiring the F-35 stealth fighter jets, despite continued American efforts to expand defence exports to New Delhi, Bloomberg reported. The Modi government is unlikely to approve any major new defence deals with the US in the near future, the report said. The report also says that officials in New Delhi were "shocked and disappointed" by Trump's tariff announcement on Wednesday. However, the government wants to keep trade talks on track and is looking at options to increase purchases from its largest trading partner. India is also considering expanding imports of natural gas, communication equipment, and gold from the US, the Bloomberg report said. But no defence purchases are being planned. 'Despite considering a boost in purchases of American goods, the Modi government is unlikely to buy additional defense equipments from the US, a key demand from Trump,' Bloomberg quoted officials familiar with the matter as saying. India has informed the US that it is not keen to buy the F-35 stealth fighter jets, Bloomberg reported. During PM Modi's visit to the White House in February, Trump had offered to sell the jets to India. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now However, Indian officials said the government is more interested in a partnership focused on jointly designing and manufacturing defence equipment in India, according to Bloomberg report. Trump, in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods starting August 1. He also mentioned a penalty for India's purchases of Russian military equipment and energy. "India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the world, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any country," Trump said. "Also, they have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of energy, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to stop the killing in Ukraine — All things not good!" he added. In another post, Trump said: "I don't care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care. We have done very little business with India, their Tariffs are too high, among the highest in the World. Likewise, Russia and the USA do almost no business together. Let's keep it that way, and tell Medvedev, the failed former President of Russia, who thinks he's still President, to watch his words. He's entering very dangerous territory!"
