School Assembly News Today: Good morning, everyone. Here are the latest news headlines for our school assembly today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
National News
- The Indian government has given a green light to a significant deal, approving the purchase of 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
- The Union Cabinet has introduced a new bill that aims to ban “online money games,” with potential penalties including jail time and a fine for those who violate the law.
- In Mumbai, heavy rains have caused flooding, leading to the stranding of over 500 passengers on two Monorail trains.
- In a move to improve relations, India and China have agreed on measures to enhance their relationship, including the reopening of border trade and the resumption of direct flights.
- The opposition’s INDIA bloc has put forward former Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy as their candidate for the upcoming vice-Presidential election.
International News
- Russia conducted its largest August air attack on Kyiv, while in a separate development, Israel is currently reviewing a response from Hamas regarding a potential 60-day ceasefire in Gaza.
- Switzerland has expressed its willingness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and is prepared to offer immunity to Russian President Vladimir Putin for the meeting.
- The United States has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas, affecting students from various countries.
Sports News
- The National Sports Governance Bill of 2025 has been officially signed into law after receiving the President’s approval.
- Indian cricketer Surya Kumar Yadav has been named the captain of the 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup.
- India’s star athlete Neeraj Chopra has successfully qualified for the 2025 Diamond League Final.
Business & Education News
- Apple has started manufacturing its new iPhone 17 model in Bengaluru, a significant step for its production in India.
- NCERT has introduced two supplementary modules on “Operation Sindoor” for students from Classes 3 to 12.
- The government has waived the 11% duty on cotton imports for 40 days to provide relief to the textile industry.
Thought of The Day
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt