School Assembly News Headlines, 5 February 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

Students, get ready to kick off the February 5, 2025, assembly with a roundup of the most important headlines. Stay informed on the latest updates from national, international, business, and sports news, ensuring you are up to speed on all the significant events happening around the world.

National News

• BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has requested privilege proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha, accusing him of misleading Parliament during his recent speech.
• The United States has deported 205 Indian migrants on a military aircraft as part of a crackdown on illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border.
• The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and West Bengal on the prolonged detention of Bangladeshi nationals without trial.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the White House next week to strengthen India-US bilateral ties at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
• Maharashtra has reported five new cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Pune, raising the total to 163, amid concerns over a potential outbreak linked to infections.
• The Union Budget 2025 has allocated Rs 9,417 crore to Andhra Pradesh for railway development, focusing on infrastructure and connectivity projects.
• Delhi Metro will start operations at 4 am on election and counting days to help voters and officials commute with ease.
• Companies in Delhi and Gurgaon are required to grant compulsory paid leave to employees on election days, with strict penalties for non-compliance.

• China has imposed tariffs on US coal, oil, and vehicles while launching an antitrust investigation into Google, escalating trade tensions with the US.
• Continuous earthquakes in Santorini have forced authorities to shut schools and arrange emergency flights as seismic activity raises safety concerns.
• Danish far-right activist Rasmus Paludan burned the Quran in Stockholm during a controversial protest following the killing of Salwan Momika.
• North Korea has condemned the Trump administration for labelling it a ‘rogue nation,’ calling it a hostile act that could strain diplomatic relations.
• Several senior officials at the US aid agency have been placed on administrative leave after an internal conflict over Elon Musk’s involvement with Dogecoin funding.
• Thousands of protesters blocked a major freeway in Los Angeles to oppose former President Trump’s mass deportation policies targeting undocumented immigrants.
• A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil facility has triggered large fires and forced the suspension of flights at a nearby airport.

• Shein has re-entered the Indian market nearly five years after being banned, through a partnership with Reliance Industries, offering fast fashion products via a new platform.
• India is assessing the viability of the global corporate tax deal after the U.S. withdrew from the 2021 agreement, which aimed for a minimum corporate tax rate of 15%.
• Engineering company Thermax reported a third-quarter profit below market expectations, impacted by a weak order book and higher expenses.

• India has included Varun Chakravarthy in their ODI squad for the upcoming series against England in 2025.
• Mumbai has announced their squad for the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Haryana, with two T20I stars making a return in Shreyas Iyer’s absence. An uncapped left-arm pacer has also been named.
• Tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy match sold out within minutes of going live.
• Travis Head has won his first-ever Allan Border Medal, marking a significant achievement in his career.