Maharashtra Government to Honor Divya Deshmukh's FIDE Women's World Cup Victory During Today's School Assembly; Other Notable News Updates Revealed
Headline News for School Assemblies on July 31, 2025
Sports
- Abhishek Sharma becomes World No. 1 in T20 International cricket, joining stars like Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav [4]
- Fans celebrate Leah Williamson’s former club following the Lionesses' Euro win [2]
National Economy
- The US President Donald Trump announces a 25% tariff plus penalty on imports from India, effective August 1, 2025 [1]
- The Indian government is implementing measures to curb cyber frauds, including setting up a Digital Intelligence Platform, announced by Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia [1]
- IMF revises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, citing economic resilience and improved global outlook [3]
- The EU’s latest sanctions on Russia could impact Indian refiners exporting fuels made from Russian crude [3]
- India launches the NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite for Earth monitoring, employing dual-frequency radar technology [3]
International Politics
- US-China trade talks are ongoing in Sweden for the second day, with tariff disputes still unresolved [2]
- Thailand and Cambodia agree to an ‘immediate, unconditional’ ceasefire as facilitated by Malaysia [2]
- Kim Jong Un’s sister states South Korea remains the ‘enemy’ with no interest in talks [2]
- US President’s tariffs reflect strained trade relations with India amidst global economic tensions [1]
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has praised Trump for trimming Putin's deadline in the Ukraine war by about 25 days [5]
Environmental Issues
- India confirms no tsunami threat following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake near Russia, with monitoring ongoing by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) [3]
Other News
- Gautam Gambhir had a heated argument with The Oval's groundstaff during the IND vs ENG match [0]
- India is reported to take a major gamble by handing a test debut to a 26-year-old in the series finale vs England [0]
- Divya Deshmukh will be felicitated by the Maharashtra government for her victory in the FIDE Women's World Cup [0]
- A security manager has been charged for stealing IPL jerseys worth Rs 6.5 Lakh from Wankhede Stadium [6]
- Parliament Monsoon Session is ongoing in India [7]
- Heavy rain is forecasted in Delhi-NCR, India, with an intense downpour expected by afternoon [8]
- Tensions are reported to be calm at the Thailand-Cambodia border [2]
- Gangs and merchants in Gaza are selling food aid at exorbitant prices amid a security breakdown [9]
- Trump is open to dialogue with North Korea's Kim to fully end North Korea's nuclear program [10]
- Prime Minister Modi of India has hailed Operation Mahadev, stating it played a crucial role in eliminating terrorists [11]
- Sciver-Brunt has displaced Mandhana to become the No. 1 ODI batter (unconfirmed) [12]
- The Supreme Court has advised Opposition in India to act as NGOs on the Bihar Voter List Row [13]
- Young cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma, breaking through the ranks, is set to challenge the established stars like Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav in T20 International cricket.
- Time for some football fervor, as fans continue to cheer Leah Williamson’s former club following the Lionesses' Euro win.
