February 25 headlines bring national, international and sports news to students.
Staying informed about current affairs plays an important role in student development. School assembly provides an opportunity to present today’s news, helping pupils build confidence while improving their command of English.
For Wednesday (February 25), the School assembly headlines cover major national developments, key international updates, and the latest from the world of sport. These stories allow students to understand events shaping the country and the wider world.
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Reading and discussing news during assembly strengthens vocabulary, sharpens critical thinking, and encourages informed debate. Regular engagement with current affairs helps pupils connect classroom learning with real-life issues while developing awareness of national and global matters.
National news
Centre approves 5,000 houses for displaced in Manipur
The Union government has sanctioned construction of 5,000 homes to rehabilitate internally displaced persons in Manipur.
Government to launch HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls
A nationwide programme using a single-dose Gardasil vaccine will aim to prevent cervical cancer among adolescent girls.
Kerala to be officially renamed Keralam
The Union Cabinet has approved the state government’s proposal to change Kerala’s name to Keralam.
Shirtless AI Summit protest leads to arrest of IYC chief
Delhi Police arrested Indian Youth Congress president Uday Bhanu Chib for masterminding a shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit.
All seven killed in Jharkhand air ambulance crash
Bodies of all on board the air ambulance, which crashed near Simaria, have been recovered for post-mortem.
Supreme Court approves judicial officers for Bengal SIR exercise
The Supreme Court permitted deployment of additional West Bengal civil judges and requisitioned officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to handle claims during the state’s ongoing electoral roll revision.
Supreme Court stays order against Kerala citizens response programme
The SC paused a Kerala High Court ruling that had struck down a Rs 20-crore Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme.
Environmental concerns raised over Nicobar mega project
Conservation Action Trust urges more focus on environmental impact than strategic benefits for the Rs 81,000-crore project.
International news
Canada moves to revoke citizenship of terror suspect ahead of India visit
Tahawwur Rana Hussain, accused in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, faces loss of citizenship before PM Mark Carney’s visit.
Israel opposition urges Netanyahu to resolve political crisis
Israel’s opposition appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow their participation during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Knesset amid ongoing political tensions.
Russia alleges UK, France planning nuclear transfer to Ukraine
A Russian intelligence agency claimed that the UK and France are secretly planning to supply nuclear weapons to Ukraine, escalating concerns over the conflict.
Sports news
Mourinho’s controversial return to Madrid overshadowed by racism row
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho barred from dugout amid UEFA probe into racial abuse allegations against midfielder Gianluca Prestianni, as Real Madrid aim to avoid Champions League exit.
Published: 24 Feb 2026, 06:32 pm IST
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