School Assembly News Headlines Today: Good morning, students! Here are today’s top news headlines for our school assembly. We’ll be looking at some major developments, including a significant change to India’s GST tax structure, a legal decision impacting research at Harvard University, and the latest national rankings for educational institutions. Let’s get started with the highlights of the day.
National News Headlines 05 September 2025
- GST Council simplifies tax structure to two slabs (5% and 18%) to boost consumer spending.
- IIT-Madras tops the NIRF 2025 rankings for the seventh consecutive year.
- India’s infant mortality rate drops to a record low of 25, a 37.5% decline since 2013.
- Heavy rainfall and flooding continue to affect Northern India, with multiple states declaring school holidays.
- Centre, Manipur government, and Kuki-Zo groups sign an agreement to restore peace and reopen a key highway.
International News Headlines 05 September 2025
- European countries meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for postwar Ukraine.
- Nepal bans major social media platforms, including Facebook and X, citing non-compliance with new regulations.
- India and Japan sign a landmark Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) for climate action under the Paris Agreement.
- The World Health Organization warns of rising suicide rates globally.
Business & Finance News Headlines 05 September 2025
- India’s services sector records a 15-year high in August, according to the HSBC PMI.
- The GST Council hikes taxes on IPL and sporting event tickets to 40% while offering relief for low-value cinema tickets.
- India’s free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) will come into effect on October 1.
- FDI in India sees a 15% increase in the April-June quarter of FY26, driven by a surge in US investment.
Sports News Headlines 05 September 2025
- Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra announces retirement from all forms of cricket.
- The IOC restores Olympic Solidarity funding to India after the IOA resolves governance disputes.
- Novak Djokovic celebrates his US Open quarterfinal victory with a dance taught by his daughter.
- The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been directed by the Supreme Court to hold fresh elections by December.
- FIFA begins selling tickets for the 2026 World Cup, with prices ranging from $60 to over $6,000.
- India’s U-23 football team starts AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers with a 2-0 victory over Bahrain.
Education News Headlines 05 September 2025
- Schools in several states, including Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, are closed due to heavy rain and flood warnings.
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) postpones CA exams in flood-affected regions.
- Many schools across the country are closed today for the combined observance of Eid-e-Milad and Teachers’ Day.
- IIT-Madras maintains its top position in the NIRF 2025 rankings for the seventh consecutive year.
Entertainment News Headlines 05 September 2025
- Tiger Shroff’s latest action film, “Baaghi 4,” is released in theaters today.
- Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani passes away at the age of 91.
- Actress Shilpa Shetty announces the closure of her Bastian restaurant in a new social media post.
- Sophie Turner has been cast as the new Lara Croft in the upcoming live-action “Tomb Raider” series.
Thought of The Day
“A teacher’s influence is not measured by what they teach, but by the seeds of curiosity, wisdom, and kindness they plant that continue to grow long after the lesson is over.”