School Assembly News Headlines, 4 July 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Keeping up with the news is important, especially for students who are preparing to speak at their school assemblies. Whether you are interested in national policies, international relations, business developments or sports achievements, a clear understanding of current events helps you stay informed and confident. Here is a detailed round-up of news stories from across the globe and within India that you can include in your school assembly on 4 July 2025.

National News Headlines

• India and Ghana have become strategic partners and will strengthen ties in defence cooperation, food security, and vaccine production. PM Modi is expected to address Ghana’s Parliament soon.
• Law Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that only the Dalai Lama and conventions established by him can decide who will be his successor.
• A US F-35B fighter jet, which had made an emergency landing in Kerala, will likely be removed soon using a massive transport aircraft.
• The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has stated that no clear association has been found between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths.
• The opposition in Bihar met with the Election Commission, calling the ongoing electoral revision process ‘votebandi’.
• India has asked for the safe release of its citizens who were kidnapped in Mali.
• The Reserve Bank of India has directed that banks cannot charge foreclosure fees on floating-rate home loans.
• During his meeting with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, the US Defence Secretary pushed for faster completion of pending defence sales between the two countries.

• In a shooting incident in Chicago, multiple people were injured, and four were killed.
• In Thailand, the new cabinet members have officially taken their oath of office, marking a transition in government leadership.
• A ferry sank in Bali, Indonesia, resulting in at least four deaths and several people still missing.
• The US claimed that its military strikes have delayed Iran’s nuclear capabilities by one to two years.
• Donald Trump has promised to “save New York City”, referring to local representative Zohran Mamdani as a “Communist lunatic”.
• India and Australia signed a defence deal to enhance cooperation in underwater surveillance technologies.
• Four UK activists have been charged after breaking into an airbase during a protest over the Palestine issue.
• The US is reviewing a large budget bill that has cleared an important stage in the House and is now moving toward a final vote.
• A plane used for skydiving went off the runway in New Jersey; all 15 people on board were taken to hospital with non-critical injuries.

• Cryogenic OGS’s Initial Public Offering saw huge interest on its opening day, being subscribed nearly 23 times by investors.
• India is considering allowing the import of genetically modified animal feed from the US as part of a new trade agreement.
• Facing tightening export restrictions from China, India is turning to private companies to secure rare mineral supplies for its manufacturing needs.
• Bizongo’s founders and top investors are facing an investigation by the Economic Offences Wing over an alleged fraud involving Rs 124 crore.

• India's U19 cricket team defeated England by 4 wickets, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi playing a key role despite falling short of a century after hitting 9 sixes.
• The AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers saw India beating Iraq with a strong 5–0 performance.
• Wimbledon saw top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz easily beating world No. 733 Tarvet in straight sets.
• Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota died in a car crash.
• Cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal defended teammate Shubman Gill following criticism from Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar over a decision involving Jasprit Bumrah.
• Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, set to face Gukesh in the GCT Zagreb chess tournament, said he will treat the match as though playing a less-experienced opponent.