School Assembly News Headlines Today, 22 February 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Staying updated with current events is essential, and school assemblies provide a great opportunity for students to stay informed about important national, international, business, and sports news. Here are the top news highlights for 22 February 2025. From major political developments in India and international affairs to significant updates in business and sports.

National News

• A commission set up by the Odisha government has summoned KIIT founder Achyuta Samanta after protests erupted over the death of a Nepalese student.
• The G20’s role in uniting global opinions is crucial for advancing the international agenda, said External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
• The Supreme Court has praised the role of public-private partnerships in infrastructure development and has given a boost to the Chennai Formula 4 race.
• Rahul Gandhi stated that he wanted the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) to join forces with him against the BJP in the upcoming elections.
• Veena Reddy, the first Indian-American to head USAID in India, is under scrutiny from the BJP over recent statements.

• French President Emmanuel Macron will urge former U.S. President Donald Trump not to adopt a weak stance against Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Washington.
• Australia has issued a warning to airlines regarding a live-fire drill being conducted by the Chinese navy in the Tasman Sea.
• A suspected terror attack occurred in central Israel, where multiple buses were targeted in explosions, according to police reports.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for strong U.S. ties after Trump referred to him as a “dictator.”
• Saudi commentators have voiced support for a two-state solution ahead of the Arab summit discussing Trump’s proposed resolution for the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• China has backed Trump's G20 peace proposal for Ukraine, while U.S. allies have reaffirmed their support for Zelenskyy.
• Despite opposition from Democratic senators, Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new head of the FBI under the Trump administration.

• The India Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has risen to 60.6 in February, indicating strong performance in the service sector.
• The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to lift restrictions on Kotak Mahindra Bank has led S&P to upgrade the bank’s credit rating to “BBB.”
• Emvee Energy has become the first company in Karnataka to begin rolling out its investment plans in the renewable energy sector.

• Former Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is safe after being involved in a car accident.
• Pankaj Advani has won the Asian Championship title for the 14th time, reinforcing his legacy in cue sports.
• Rohit Sharma has become the second-fastest cricketer to reach 11,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
• Mohammad Shami is now the fastest Indian bowler to take 200 wickets in ODI cricket.
• In a surprise result, teenage tennis star Andreeva defeated world number one Iga Swiatek in the Dubai quarterfinals.