School Assembly News Headlines, 10 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Here is the school assembly news update for Thursday, 10 July 2025. These headlines bring together important events from India and around the world. From updates in politics and public policy to significant developments in technology, education, sports, and the environment, these news items are curated to help students stay informed.

National News

• Bharat Bandh: Trade unions across the country launch strikes, affecting public transport and government services.
• The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed higher education institutions to monitor any informal WhatsApp groups created to harass juniors, saying it will be treated as ragging.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Namibia to expand bilateral cooperation.
• India and Brazil aim to raise trade to $20 billion by 2030, PM announces.
• Transport services hit in many areas as over 25 crore workers joined nationwide strike.
• IndiGo flight from Patna makes an emergency landing in Delhi after a bird strike damages the engine.

• Wildfires in France spread to Marseille, causing injuries to more than 100 people.
• Russia bans Yale University, citing anti-Russian activities.
• US ends mandatory shoe removal for air travellers, dropping post-9/11 regulation.
• Israel's Prime Minister vows to counter social media campaigns against the country in the US.

• AI startup Mistral in early talks with MGX and others to raise up to $1 billion in funding.
• Starlink receives final clearance to begin satellite internet services in India.
• Asston Pharmaceuticals IPO fully subscribed on day 1, led by institutional investors.
• Electricity prices dropped by 26% in June due to early monsoon lowering power demand.
• Asian Paints sells its entire 4.42% stake in Akzo Nobel India for Rs 734 crore in a bulk deal.

• Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz reaches Wimbledon semi-finals; Sabalenka, Anisimova and Fritz also qualify.
• Sweden beats Poland to secure a spot in the football quarter-finals; Germany advances as well.
• FIDE announces list of top chess players participating in the 2025 Grand Swiss tournament.
• Indian wrestler Reetika Hooda suspended following a failed doping test.
• Joao Pedro scores twice in debut, takes Chelsea to the Club World Cup final.