School assembly news headlines: June 25, 2026 (National, Global & Sports)
Staying updated on current events is essential for students to remain conscious of major global and domestic developments. Daily school assembly news segments offer a brief summary of these critical happenings, serving as a great tool to boost general knowledge.
To help with this, we have curated a list of the leading national, international, and sports headlines for Thursday, June 25, highlighting key political shifts, crucial world events, and major updates from the sporting arena.
National News
NCERT warns against fake textbooks, flagging a pirated Class 9 social science book in circulation
New Delhi: The NCERT on Wednesday warned students, parents and teachers against pirated and unauthorised versions of its textbooks, saying a fake Class 9 social science book is being circulated on social media and messaging platforms.
Five killed, several injured as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata
Kolkata: Five people died and 17 others were hospitalised after a three-storey under-construction warehouse in the Taratala area of west Kolkata collapsed on Wednesday afternoon, trapping several people underneath the rubble, a senior West Bengal health department officer said.
TN Govt decides to rename Velachery–Tambaram Road in Chennai to Major Mukund Varadarajan Salai
In a poignant tribute to the valour and ultimate sacrifice of Indian Army officer Major Mukund Varadarajan, the Tamil Nadu Government has officially announced the renaming of the prominent Velachery–Tambaram Road in Chennai. Moving forward, the arterial route will be known as Major Mukund Varadarajan Salai.
Opposition demands Punjab CM's resignation over video row despite his denial of faking forensic report
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday rejected allegations that the forensic report that gave a clean chit to him on a controversial video was fabricated and accused the ruling BJP in Haryana of threatening lab owners to target him, even as the Opposition demanded his resignation and social boycott.
Dengue spreading across Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: Amid the Health Department's warning about the potential spread of infectious diseases, dengue fever is spreading across Kerala. On June 23 alone, 159 people were diagnosed with dengue, while 295 others sought treatment with similar symptoms.
Paris auction house pulls Chandigarh heritage furniture following official intervention by India
Chandigarh: Heritage furniture linked to Chandigarh, which was scheduled to be auctioned in Paris on June 25, has been withdrawn from the sale following the intervention of the Chandigarh Administration, officials said on Wednesday.
Season's first downpour triggers rail and road chaos in Mumbai as opposition slams BMC's monsoon failures
Mumbai: The season's first rainfall disrupted both road and rail traffic in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, flooding low-lying areas and leaving commuters stranded during rush hours.
CMRL-Exalogic case: ED receives 134 SFIO documents ahead of Veena's June 29 appearance
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained 134 documents linked to the Serious Fraud Investigation Office's (SFIO) charge sheet in the alleged Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL)-Exalogic Solutions financial transactions case, according to media reports on Wednesday.
International News
UK Court orders Nirav Modi to pay over USD 11 million to Bank of India
London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi is liable to pay Bank of India over USD 11.5 million, including accruing interest on a personal loan guarantee, the High Court in London has ruled.
Hormuz maritime traffic steadily recovers while the IMO begins a phased evacuation process for stranded vessels
London: Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued to improve compared to pre-US and Iran agreement levels on Tuesday, with some ships crossing through a new IMO evacuation route, tracking data showed.
As of 1500 GMT on Wednesday, maritime tracking firm Kpler recorded 25 transits by commodity ships on Tuesday, and 17 so far on Wednesday.
Trump says refuses to sign bipartisan bill until Congress approves voter-ID
Washington: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will refuse to sign a landmark housing bill, passed by Congress with broad bipartisan support, until lawmakers approve legislation that would overhaul American elections and restrict voter registration.
Iran invites Narendra Modi for Khamenei funeral ceremonies; New Delhi yet to respond
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to attend the funeral and burial ceremonies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to diplomatic sources familiar with the matter.
Sports News
‘Living one day at a time and focused on the present..’: Messi on chances of playing in FIFA WC 2030
Texas: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has said he intends to continue playing for as long as he remains physically fit and able to contribute to his team, while remaining non-committal about his participation in the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
IOC to choose 2036 Olympic host in 2029
Lausanne: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will choose the host of the 2036 summer Olympic Games in "mid-2029", Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, chair of the IOC's Future Host Commission, announced on Wednesday.
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