School Assembly News Headlines, 3 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Here are today’s top news headlines for the school assembly on 3 July 2025. These include important updates from India and around the world, along with the latest business and sports developments.

National News

• Government launches ‘RailOne’ app to bring all train services to one platform.
• PM Modi begins five-nation tour; says India is committed to BRICS.
• India tells U.S. that nuclear blackmail won’t stop response to Pakistan-sponsored terror.
• GST relief expected soon on toothpaste, utensils, clothes and shoes.
• IMD forecasts light to heavy rainfall across the country in the coming week.

• China says successor to Dalai Lama must be approved by government.
• Donald Trump says Israel has agreed to a 60-day Gaza ceasefire; urges Hamas to support it.
• Putin and Macron speak after three years to discuss Ukraine and West Asia.
• IMF approves $350 million for Sri Lanka after review.
• Oil prices rise after Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear agency.
• Trump calls for deportation of U.S.-born offenders.
• Indian-American woman accused of murdering her son added to FBI’s most wanted list.
• Paramount to pay Trump $16 million over Kamala Harris interview.

• New Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines allow cab aggregators to charge up to 2x base fare during peak hours.
• Kesavan Ramachandaran appointed as RBI’s new Executive Director.
• New rules ror Ola, Uber on peak hour pricing, fare can be lowered by up to 50% during non-peak hours.
• Quad launches Critical Minerals Initiative to secure supply chains and reduce reliance on China.

• Kylian Mbappe makes Club World Cup debut in Real Madrid’s win over Juventus.
• Indian boxers Sakshi, Jaismine and Lakshya reach quarterfinals of World Boxing Cup.
• 23 top players including Gauff, Pegula and Zverev out in Round 1 of Wimbledon.
• Jannik Sinner wins in straight sets to enter Round 2 at Wimbledon 2025.
• India Women beat England by 24 runs in 2nd T20I; lead 2–0 in series.
• Zverev reacts to Wimbledon loss, says he has "never felt this empty".
• India’s tour of Bangladesh may be rescheduled, says BCB.