Today’s School Assembly News Headlines : Good morning! While students are convening for the assembly in schools across the nation, it becomes equally important to know the key happenings around. Thus, here is a complete round-up from national stew to international matters-from sports to business news-top headlines you would like to know-worthy of July 2, 2025, keeping you well aware and engaged with the environment around you.

National News

In national news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated ten years of the Digital India Scheme, rightly pointed out that governance could further improve by giving better access to technology to citizens. In Maharashtra, the school bus drivers are on an indefinite strike against increased fines and obscurity on transport policies.

Goods and Services Tax on 1st July reasoned eight years of being into operation since 1st July 2017, an important role in unifying the taxation structure of India. Meanwhile, civil government approved Rs 1,853 crores for the upgradation of National Highway-87 in Tamil Nadu. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has halted all transfers of education officers from July 1 to 15 for the smooth functioning of ‘School Chalo Abhiyan,’ an initiative focused on increased enrollment of students.

Social

In international news, the Prime Minister of Thailand Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended by the Constitutional Court, while Deputy Prime Minister Suriya is supposed to be the head of government. A heart-wrenching tragedy- A father jumped overboard from a Disney cruise ship to save his daughter. Search continues.

To enhance regional maritime cooperation, activities of the QUAD countries-(India, U.S.A, Australia, and Japan) have started-“At Sea”, a joint Indo-Pacific naval drill. Meanwhile, an interim government, led by advisor Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, announced early elections in 2026 amid bilateral diplomatic squabbles between the U.S. and Bangladesh regarding the Rohingya refugees.

Business and Economy

The interim arrangement is almost ready for signing; India and the USA intend to swap their drafts that avoid any new tariff and increase bilateral trade. With the arrangement, both countries get to explore even deeper areas for cooperation. Meanwhile, caution continues to grip the global stock markets with the U.S. interest rate dilemma and ongoing trade policies.

Sports Dispatch

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has cracked a hundred against England to take a remarkable number three place on the ICC T20I list. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France served to win Wimbledon 2025 with a fierce 153 mph. He is a javelin thrower from Jharkhand, taking the place of Kishore Jena due to injury, in the Neeraj Chopra Classic. Meanwhile, Al Hilal has been in the news, winning 4-3 against Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup and garnering accolades for their brilliantly played match.

Cricket Channel

The second Test between India and England at Edgbaston starts today and is likely to be affected by heavy rain. A further complication to contend with is the possible participation of star pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the game or not. India is down 0-1 in the series and needs to win this match to level it. In another development, the Indian women’s cricket team is on a tour of England for three ODIs and five T20s, with the first T20I under their stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana, with regular captain Harmanpreet Kaur unavailable.

Some Other Important Updates

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on one of his longest tours abroad that include the southern leg in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Brazil, Argentina, and Namibia. This also includes BRICS Summit. Today is also Indian Coming Out Day, which commemorates the landmark Delhi High Court judgment decriminalizing homosexuality, with a view to raise awareness and pride for the LGBTQ+ community.

Weather Forecast

Light to moderate rain is likely in Delhi, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. Areas in Maharashtra and Kerala may also see light rain. Heavy thunderstorms are expected in parts of Northeast India.

Thought for the Day

Discipline is the bridge between goals and achievement.

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