School Assembly News Headlines, 16 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Staying informed about the world around us helps students grow into responsible and aware citizens. Whether it is events happening within the country, major developments overseas, updates from the business world, or highlights from the sports arena, every bit of news helps shape a broader understanding of society. The school assembly is a perfect platform to share such updates in a way that encourages students to engage with current affairs from a young age. Here are the top news stories in national, international, business and sports categories.

National News

• India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss India-China relations, with a focus on stability and cooperation.
• President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to attend the convocation ceremony at Ravenshaw University in Odisha.
• In a move to improve fitness and competitive performance, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has increased its sports budget significantly.
• The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a flash flood alert in 19 districts of Jharkhand following continuous heavy rainfall in the region.
• India’s consumer inflation fell to 2.1% in June, marking the lowest level since January 2019, offering relief to households.
• The Government of India has defended the new rules introduced to control sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, saying they meet international standards.

• Rhino poaching deaths in South Africa have decreased by 78%, according to recent data from the wildlife authorities.
• The United States Supreme Court has approved a plan supported by Donald Trump to reduce the powers of the Department of Education.
• A United States court has temporarily paused a ruling that would have ended protections for Afghan migrants currently residing in the country.
• Five European Union countries are launching a pilot project to test a mobile app that verifies a child’s age before accessing online content.

• Shares of Coffee Day Enterprises rose by 10% after investor Dolly Khanna's name appeared in the company’s latest shareholding report.
• India’s unemployment rate remained at 5.6% in June, although youth unemployment showed a noticeable increase.
• The Executive Centre, a flexible workspace provider, is reportedly preparing to raise Rs 2,600 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) in India.
• Indira IVF, a fertility clinic chain, is said to be reviving plans for an IPO that may raise up to Rs 3,500 crore.
• Indian oil refiners may face losses due to declining global refining margins, especially impacted by a global copper shortage.

• Australia completed a clean sweep in its cricket series against the West Indies, winning 3-0.
• Grandmasters D. Harika and R. Vaishali have progressed to the pre-quarterfinals of the Women’s Chess World Cup.
• England clinched a tense Test victory at Lord’s, beating India by 22 runs, despite a determined performance by Ravindra Jadeja.
• Footballer Luka Modric has officially moved to AC Milan after spending 13 seasons playing for Real Madrid.
• Shoaib Bashir, England’s young spinner, has been ruled out of the upcoming India series due to an injury.