School Assembly News Headlines, 2 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Here are today’s top news updates to share in your school assembly. From changes in education policy and political updates in India, to key events from around the world, sports rankings, and business developments, stay informed with the latest stories that matter.

National News

• PM Modi marks 10 years of Digital India, says it has improved governance, made services faster, and helped connect citizens across the country.
• School bus operators in Maharashtra warn of an indefinite strike from today. They say they’re being fined unfairly and want proper rules for school bus operations.
• GST completes 8 years. Officials say it made taxes simpler, lowered costs for businesses, and helped goods move more easily between states.
• Cabinet approves Rs 1,853 crore project to widen NH-87 in Tamil Nadu, which will help reduce traffic and connect nearby towns.
• The UP government pauses education officer transfers during the School Chalo Abhiyan (1–15 July) to help schools focus on student enrolment.

• Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is suspended by court over an ethics case linked to a leaked phone call. Deputy PM Suriya will take charge for now.
• A father jumps off a Disney cruise ship trying to save his daughter who fell overboard. Search operations are still ongoing.
• Donald Trump will meet Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House on 7 July. They’re expected to discuss security and foreign policy.
• Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus says elections will be held in early 2026. He met with US Secretary Marco Rubio to talk about democracy and support for Rohingya refugees.
• India, US, Japan, and Australia start the first QUAD at Sea mission, with officers boarding a US Coast Guard ship to improve cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

• India and the US are close to finalising an interim trade deal this week. This is to avoid new tariffs and work toward a larger trade agreement by autumn.
• EAC-PM chairman Mahendra Dev says the latest Household Consumption Survey has data issues because the new method is very different from earlier surveys.

• Smriti Mandhana moves to No. 3 in ICC T20I rankings after scoring 112 against England. She’s already No. 1 in ODIs.
• Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard hits a 153 mph serve at Wimbledon 2025, breaking the tournament speed record against Taylor Fritz.
• Kishore Jena pulls out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic due to injury. Yashvir Singh replaces him; his personal best is 82.57 metres.
• Al Hilal beat Manchester City in the FIFA Club World Cup. Coach Simone Inzaghi called it an “extraordinary” performance.