School Assembly News Headlines, 12 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Here are the top news headlines for the school assembly on 12 July 2025. The updates cover important developments from across India and around the world, including politics, education, defence, trade, environment, business, and sports.

National News

• Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s stay aboard the International Space Station has been extended, with NASA confirming the Axiom-4 crew will undock on 14 July.
• The Indian Coast Guard rescued two American nationals near the Andaman Islands after they got stranded during a boat journey.
• The Central Bureau of Investigation has brought back Kubbawala Mustafa, an accused in a major drug case, after his deportation from the UAE.
• RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that leaders should retire by the age of 75, a remark that has sparked strong reactions from Opposition parties.
• The central government has approved Rs 1,066 crore in relief funds for six states affected by recent floods.

• Donald Trump has announced a 35% import tax on Canadian goods from 1 August and is considering similar tariffs on other countries.
• Nine passengers were shot and killed by armed insurgents in Pakistan’s Balochistan region after being pulled off a bus.
• The United States has warned its citizens against travelling to Iran due to heightened safety and security concerns.
• Kurdish group PKK has agreed to lay down arms, which is being seen as a major step towards peace in Turkey.
• The US State Department has announced a 15% reduction in its local embassy staff as part of internal restructuring.
• Donald Trump is also set to meet the President of the Philippines to discuss regional trade and security cooperation in Asia.
• Tourist visa fees for the United States have increased by 148%, which significantly affects Indian applicants.

• Tesla is all set to open its first store in India on 15 July, with Mumbai being chosen as the starting location for its entry into the Indian market.
• Bank credit growth in India has picked up again, rising by 9.5% in June after touching a three-year low in May.
• The Sattva Group, based in Bengaluru, has announced plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore in a 30-acre mixed-use development project in Visakhapatnam.

• Novak Djokovic has reached his 14th Wimbledon semifinal and will play against Jannik Sinner in the upcoming round.
• Paris Saint-Germain defeated Real Madrid 4–0 to advance to the Club World Cup final, where they will face Chelsea.
• In a blow to the Indian team, vice-captain Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of Day 2 of the current match, with Dhruv Jurel stepping in.
• Curtis Campher has made history by becoming the first male cricketer to take five wickets in five consecutive deliveries.
• Vantika Agrawal defeated former world champion Anna Ushenina in the FIDE Women’s World Cup, boosting India’s performance in international chess.
• Iga Swiatek has reached the Wimbledon women’s final and will now face Amanda Anisimova in the championship match.