News headlines for school morning assembly |News in english for school morning assembly. 18-08-25. National News. 1. NDA Picks Vice-Presidential Candidate - The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has officially announced Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its candidate for the upcoming Vice-Presidential election, set to be held on September 9, 2025. 2. India’s Foreign Secretary Begins Visit to Nepal - India’s Foreign Secretary T.V. Singh Secures Misri has started a two-day official visit to Nepal (August 17–18, 2025), intending to reinforce strong bilateral ties and deepen cooperation with Nepal’s Foreign Minister Amrit Bahadur Rai. International News. 1. Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to Visit Washington Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by British Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders. This high-profile visit builds on recent diplomatic efforts amid geopolitical tensions. 2. Amnesty...

News headlines for school morning assembly | News in english for school morning assembly. 16-08-25. National News. 1. PM Modi Announces GST Reductions & Pushes Self-Reliance. - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at India’s 79th Independence Day celebration from the Red Fort on 15 August 2025, called on the nation to strengthen self-reliance—especially in sectors like fertilizers, EV batteries, and defense equipment. He announced lower GST rates effective from October to boost consumption and also unveiled the new "Sudarshan Chakra" defense system while pledging to protect farmers amid rising U.S. tariff pressures. 2. Bastar Celebrates Independence Day After Years of Conflict - For the first time ever, 14 tribal villages in Maoist-affected Bastar (Chhattisgarh) will hoist the national flag this Independence Day. These areas had previously been denied these celebrations due to insurgent threats. Enhanced security and development programs have now enabled these communiti...

News headlines for school morning assembly News in english for school morning assembly 14-08-25. National News. 1. The Union Cabinet has approved four new semiconductor units in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab, worth ₹4,594 crore, boosting India’s chip manufacturing drive. 2. India faces economic strain after the U.S. imposed nearly 50% tariffs on exports; the government is pausing defense deals with the U.S. and exploring relief for exporters. International News. 1. Foreign ministers from 25 nations have urged a flood of humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of famine and catastrophic living conditions. 2. Sudan faces one of the worst humanitarian crises with over 150,000 deaths, millions displaced, and famine spreading amid ongoing civil war.

News headlines for school morning assembly|News in english for school morning assembly 13 August 2025. National News 1. Parliament has passed the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025. These aim to make sports administration transparent and support India’s bid for the 2036 Olympics. 2. The Government of India has proposed setting up a national minerals exchange to regulate metal trading, increase transparency, and prevent market manipulation. International News. 1. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has been rescheduled to the end of 2025, as confirmed by India’s NSA during his visit to Moscow. 2. Twenty-five countries have called for urgent humanitarian aid to Gaza, highlighting severe shortages, collapsing healthcare, and the humanitarian crisis in the region

News headlines for school morning assembly | News in english for school morning assembly. 12-August 2025. National News India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on 15 August 2025. PM Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag at the Red Fort, with a Guard of Honour, a 21-gun salute, and a floral shower by IAF helicopters. Sanitation workers will be specially honored this year. A devastating flash flood struck Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on 5 August 2025, killing at least 90 people and leaving over 50 missing. Rescue teams from the Army, NDRF, and SDRF are working round the clock to save lives. International News On 11 August 2025, Australia announced it will recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly to boost the two-state peace process. This move comes with conditions for the Palestinian Authority. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for UN peacekeepers in Gaza as violence escalates. His statement follows the killing of six Palestinian journa...

News headlines for school morning assembly News in english for school morning assembly. 11-08-25. National News 1. Early Vice-Presidential Election - India to hold early vice-presidential election on 9 September after Jagdeep Dhankhar’s resignation; nominations close 21 August. 2. India–Russia Partnership - PM Modi reaffirms India–Russia ties despite U.S. tariffs; partnership crucial for discounted oil imports and major defense equipment supply. International News 1. Israel–Gaza Conflict - Netanyahu plans Gaza City takeover, calling it quickest war end; global leaders warn of humanitarian crisis and mass civilian displacement. - The conflict started in October 2023, when Haman fired multiple rockets and hostages Israeli civilians. 2. Mount Vesuvius Wildfire - Wildfire on Mount Vesuvius forces closure of hiking routes; Italian authorities prioritizing safety as firefighters work to control blaze.