School assemblies serve as a platform where students are updated about the most important happenings around the country and the world. From national and international developments to business updates and sports news, the aim is to give young learners a clear understanding of what is going on beyond their classrooms. Here are the headlines for 3 November 2025.
National News
Four Women Drown at Chennai Beach: Four women, including a Sri Lankan refugee, drowned after being pulled into the sea by a strong wave at a secluded stretch of Mettukuppam beach near Chennai. They were part-time and full-time employees at a local textile shop.
Andhra Temple Stampede Kills Nine: A stampede at a privately run Venkateswara Swamy temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, left nine devotees dead—mostly women and a 13-year-old boy—after a railing on a narrow staircase collapsed. Political parties are trading blame, citing poor crowd control and the temple's lack of official clearance for the major festival gathering.
Congress Sets BRS Office Ablaze in Telangana Clash: A violent confrontation erupted between Congress and BRS workers in Khammam, Telangana, where Congress workers allegedly attacked the convoy of former minister T Harish Rao and BRS workers, resulting in injuries and property damage.
DMK's All-Party Meet Slammed as 'Diversion' by Vijay's TVK: Vijay's political party, Thamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK), criticized the ruling DMK's all-party meet, labeling it a "diversion" and stating that the public has lost faith in the current government.
JDU Strongman Anant Singh Arrested in Murder Case: JDU candidate and politician Anant Singh, was arrested by Patna Police along with two associates in connection with the murder of a Jan Suraaj Party worker.
YSRCP Ex-Minister Jogi Ramesh Arrested in Liquor Scam: Former YSRCP Minister Jogi Ramesh was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) following raids as part of the ongoing probe into the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam.
100 Students Hospitalised in Bengal Madrasa: Around 100 residential students at a private madrasa in West Bengal's East Burdwan were hospitalised with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea, with preliminary findings pointing to suspected food poisoning.
International News
Massive Explosion at Mexico Supermarket Kills at Least 23: A large explosion at a supermarket in Mexico resulted in the deaths of at least 23 people, including children, with many more injured.
US Vows to 'Hunt and Kill' After Latest 'Drug Boat' Strikes: The United States stated it will "continue to hunt and kill" after its latest "drug boat" strikes resulted in three deaths, part of its ongoing campaign against drug trafficking.
Russian Oil Tanker and Tuapse Port Damaged by Ukrainian Drone: A Ukrainian drone attack overnight reportedly caused a fire on an oil tanker and damaged the facilities at a major oil terminal in Tuapse, a key Russian port on the Black Sea.
Syrian President Sharaa to Visit Washington in Historic First: The US Special Envoy to Syria announced that Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa is expected to visit Washington around November 10, which would mark the first time a Syrian head of state officially visits the US capital.
Trump Administration to Begin DNA Collection from Detained Immigrants: The Trump administration announced it will begin collecting DNA from immigrants detained in US custody, expanding a program initially mandated for criminal arrests.
South Korea's Lee Urges China's Xi to Help Restart North Korea Talks: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for stronger "strategic communication" with Chinese President Xi Jinping to encourage China to use its influence to help resume dialogue and denuclearization talks with North Korea.
US and China Agree to Restore Military Hotlines: A Trump aide announced that the United States and China have agreed to restore military hotlines in an effort to prevent miscommunication and potential conflict between the two global powers.
Trump Warns of US 'Guns-a-Blazing' Intervention in Nigeria: President Donald Trump warned that the US might go "guns-a-blazing" into Nigeria in response to the "killing of Christians" in the country.
Sports News
Rishabh Pant Hits 90 on Red-Ball Comeback: Captain Rishabh Pant marked his return to red-ball cricket after a three-month injury layoff with a spectacular knock of 90 off 113 balls, helping India A secure a three-wicket victory over South Africa A.
India Makes Three Changes for 3rd T20I vs Australia: India announced three changes for the third T20I against Australia in Hobart, with pacer Arshdeep Singh replacing Harshit Rana, Jitesh Sharma taking over wicketkeeping from Sanju Samson, and Washington Sundar coming in for Kuldeep Yadav.
Kane Williamson Retires from T20 Internationals: New Zealand cricketing stalwart Kane Williamson announced his retirement from the T20 International format to prolong his career in Tests and ODIs, leaving the side four months before the T20 World Cup 2026.
Babar Azam's Fifty Seals Series for Pakistan: Babar Azam found his form with a decisive half-century, guiding Pakistan to a series-clinching four-wicket victory over South Africa in the final T20I match.
Amad Diallo Rescues Manchester United with Late Volley: Amad Diallo scored a stunning late volley to earn Manchester United a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash at the City Ground.
Business News
CBI Links Anil Ambani and Rana Kapoor in Yes Bank Loss Case: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has alleged in its chargesheet that former Yes Bank MD Rana Kapoor and Anil Ambani's ADA Group were linked in a fraud case resulting in a loss of $2,796 crore for the bank.
BlackRock-Backed Firm Alleges $500 Million Fraud by Indian-Origin CEO: A BlackRock-backed lender, HPS Investment Partners, has accused Indian-origin entrepreneur Bankim Brahmbhatt, the CEO of Broadband Telecom, of orchestrating a "breathtaking" $500 million loan fraud involving fabricated customer accounts and receivables.
Over 1 Lakh Tech Jobs Lost in 2025 Amid AI Pivot: The technology industry has seen more than 100,000 job cuts globally in 2025, with major companies including Amazon, Intel, and TCS leading the layoffs as the sector shifts towards AI and faces economic headwinds.
Festive Travel Drives Petrol Sales to 5-Month High: India's petrol consumption hit a five-month high in October, driven by the beginning of the festive travel season, though demand for diesel remained flat compared to the previous year.
Satya Nadella Signals Microsoft Hiring Comeback with 'AI Leverage': Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced plans to resume hiring after a year of cuts, but stressed that new employees will possess "a lot more leverage" due to the integration of AI tools like Microsoft 365 and GitHub Copilot
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