School Assembly News Headlines, 28 August 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

For students and teachers preparing for the school assembly on 28 August 2025, here is a detailed roundup of the latest headlines from national, international, business and sports sectors. Reading these headlines will help students not only stay informed but also develop a better understanding of politics, economy, and global issues that affect everyday life. Here are the headlines for today’s school assembly.

National News

• The Centre has issued new criteria for animal blood transfusions to bring more standardisation in veterinary medicine.
• SpiceJet has banned an Army commander from flying for five years after he allegedly attacked its staff at Srinagar airport.
• Air Chief Marshal suggested the creation of a joint planning and coordination centre in Delhi to strengthen national defence planning.
• During a conversation on the US trade dispute, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Prime Minister Modi that “someone is not very happy with you.”

• Heavy rains have caused floods and landslides in Thailand and Vietnam, leaving at least eight people dead.
• Beijing has rejected Japan’s protest regarding gas field projects in the East China Sea.
• China’s President Xi stated that China-Russia relations are “most stable” despite global instability.
• Two new polio cases were confirmed in Pakistan, increasing the national total to 23 this year.
• In Colorado, US investigators discovered nearly 24 decomposed bodies at a funeral home.
• The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to stop funding for international aid.

• Tata Steel has bought shares worth Rs 3,100 crore in its Singapore-based subsidiary, T Steel Holdings.
• The Competition Commission of India has approved Adani Group’s plan to acquire debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates.
• India has announced outreach programmes in 40 countries to promote textile exports in response to 50% tariffs imposed by the US.
• SpiceJet has launched paperless boarding at Shillong airport and plans to expand the facility to more airports.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has set up a new AI and Services Transformation unit, with Amit Kapur appointed as its head.

• Shooter Sift Kaur Samra won two gold medals for India at the Asian Shooting Championship, securing a golden double.
• Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his exit from the IPL, stating that his journey as an explorer in different leagues will begin.
• Tennis legend Venus Williams, playing her first Grand Slam match in two years, lost in three sets at the US Open.
• German club Borussia Dortmund extended the contract of head coach Niko Kovac as recognition of his work with the team.