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 communities to join national festivities with pride.
International News.
1. Trump-Putin Summit Aims for Ukraine Ceasefire
- At a Cold War–era air force base in Alaska, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are meeting to negotiate a ceasefire deal for Ukraine, potentially putting an end to Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. The international community watches closely as diplomacy unfolds.
2. Rising China–Russia Alignment Alarms Indo-Pacific Nations
- An expanding military collaboration between China and Russia in the Indo-Pacific is raising regional concerns. Joint naval exercises and possible strategic bomber deployments near Australia echo pre-WWII tensions and highlight growing geopolitical instability. Australian officials are urging heightened defense readiness to maintain peace and order.
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