National, International, Sports, and Education News Highlights for August 11, 2025: Prime Minister Modi Addresses Trump's Allegations on Economic Decline, Stay Informed with Today's Key Headlines
In today's assembly, we'll delve into a selection of news headlines from trusted sources, covering a variety of categories to keep you informed about the world around us.
International News
- Europe's top court has blamed Russia for the tragic MH17 crash that claimed the lives of 298 individuals [The Hindu][1]
- A ship was attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, resulting in a sinking and several missing persons [Times of India][2]
National News
- The Supreme Court has initiated a case, questioning probe agencies and calling lawyers for examination [The Hindu][1]
- Prime Minister Modi responded to President Trump's 'Dead Economy' remark, asserting that India is "racing towards the top" and significantly contributing to global growth [Times of India][2]
- The Indian government is accelerating the purchase of MALE drones to bolster border security [BBC][3]
Sports
- India Women clinched their first T20 series victory against England [The Hindu][1]
- Vantika Agrawal beat the former world champion Ushenina in the FIDE Women's World Cup [BBC Kids][4]
- Lhakpa Tsering will represent India in the Asia Cross Country Rally [Inshorts][5]
Education and Achievements
- Jasmine Kaur, an Indian shot put athlete, was suspended after failing a dope test [The Hindu][1]
- Samson credited Gambhir's support for boosting his confidence [Times of India][2]
Remember
- The word of the day is: Juxtapose, meaning to place different things close together or side-by-side, especially for comparison or contrast.
- The quote for the day is: "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."
- For more resources, explore our antonyms list for students, thought of the day, and question of the day.
[1] The Hindu [2] Times of India [3] BBC [4] BBC Kids [5] Inshorts
- In addition to international news and national updates, today's assembly also includes sports headlines, such as India Women's T20 series victory against England.
- Furthermore, the sports section covers Vantika Agrawal's win against the former world champion Ushenina in the FIDE Women's World Cup.
