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School Assembly News Headlines, 18 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

From national developments to global news, business updates, and sports action, here are the top headlines for 18 July 2025 that students can share during the school assembly.

July 17, 2025 / 18:55 IST

Staying informed about current events helps students connect classroom learning with the real world. For 18 July 2025, here the top headlines across national, international, business and sports sectors.

National News Headlines

  • The Karnataka government has held the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise responsible for the crowd stampede in Bengaluru that occurred during their fan event.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that it is in continuous contact with Yemeni authorities and is offering all assistance in the Nimisha Priya case.
  • An IndiGo flight had to make an emergency landing in Mumbai following an engine failure mid-air. All passengers were safely evacuated.
  • The Akash Prime missile, an advanced air defence system developed in India, was successfully tested at a height of 15,000 feet in Ladakh, demonstrating enhanced capabilities against enemy aircraft.
  • Due to bad weather conditions, the Amarnath Yatra from Jammu has been temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of pilgrims.

International News Headlines
  • Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has pledged to protect the minority Druze community after sectarian violence led to Israeli military strikes.
  • In a controversial move, the US Senate has approved Donald Trump’s proposal to stop foreign aid and cancel funding for NPR and PBS stations.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new Prime Minister as part of a broader reshuffle aimed at strengthening the country's wartime leadership.
  • Heavy rainfall has caused devastating floods in Punjab, Pakistan, with dozens reported dead and several areas under emergency alert.
  • The ruler of Dubai has announced a new policy granting 10 days of paid leave for marriage to government employees, starting this year.
  • A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck Alaska, causing tremors in nearby regions, although no casualties have been reported yet.
  • India has asked the United States to consider joint production of Javelin anti-tank missiles under its defence cooperation agreement.

Business News Headlines
  • The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 2025 has been officially launched in India at a starting price of Rs 46.9 lakh.
  • 360 One WAM, a wealth management firm, has reported a 16% rise in net profit for the first quarter, reaching Rs 285 crore with AUM now at Rs 6.64 lakh crore.
  • Travel service company TSC India is set to launch its IPO on Dalal Street on 23 July, with expectations of strong investor interest.
  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given investment freedom to NLC India Ltd (NLCIL) for clean energy expansion.
  • CRC Group has launched a new ultra-luxury housing project in Greater Noida, estimating a revenue potential of Rs 3,200 crore.

Sports News Headlines
  • West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has announced he will retire from international cricket after the upcoming T20 matches for Jamaica.
  • PV Sindhu has exited the Japan Open, while the men's doubles team Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the next round.
  • Chess player Divya Deshmukh stunned World No. 2 Zhu Jiner at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, marking a major personal victory.
  • Former England cricketer Jack Russell shared that he has earned more through painting than from his professional cricket career.
  • Aryna Sabalenka has decided to skip the Montreal tennis tournament to prepare for the upcoming US Open.
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