School Assembly News Headlines, 29 August 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School assemblies serve as a space where students keep themselves updated about the latest happenings across the country and the world. News headlines shared in assemblies give young learners a chance to know what is going on beyond classrooms and textbooks, whether in politics, global affairs, business, or sports. Here are the latest headlines for 29 August 2025, which schools can include in their assembly to help students begin their day with awareness.

National News

• Security forces in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir killed two terrorists during an encounter.
• Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that the alliance between India and Australia is crucial at a time when the global order is shifting.
• The president has promoted Justices Vipul Pancholi and Alok Aradhe to the Supreme Court.
• Former Jharkhand MLA Sanjiv Singh has been acquitted in the Neeraj Singh murder case.
• The Jammu–Srinagar national highway was closed after landslides hit Udhampur district.

• Parents in California blamed ChatGPT for the death of their teenage son, raising debates about technology use.
• The Trump administration has again appealed to the US Supreme Court regarding its freeze on foreign aid funding.
• Two Microsoft employees were dismissed after staging a protest in the president’s office over the company’s ties with Israel.
• North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will travel to China to attend victory celebrations.
• Iran clarified that the return of IAEA inspectors does not mean full cooperation has resumed.
• The US government is working on extending the validity of media and student visas.
• White House Trade Advisor Peter Novarro linked the ongoing Russia–Ukraine tensions to India’s oil imports.

• Credit card spending in India increased by 6% in July, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore, according to RBI data.
• Public sector company BEML announced plans to manufacture Tunnel Boring Machines to reduce dependence on Chinese imports.
• Oncology has become the main source of revenue and profit for India’s top hospital chains.
• The 360 One Private Equity Fund, along with its Manager and KMP, has settled a case with Sebi by paying Rs 14.62 lakh.

• At the 2025 US Open, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the next round, while Carlos Alcaraz entered the third round with a strong performance.
• Chess player Wesley So claimed victory at the Sinquefield Cup, while India’s R. Praggnanandhaa moved into the Grand Chess Tour final.
• The Indian cabinet has backed Ahmedabad’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, citing its world-class stadiums and infrastructure.
• Daniil Medvedev was fined $42,500 for racket abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct during the US Open.
• Inter Miami reached the Leagues Cup final after Lionel Messi scored twice in the semi-final clash.