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

Four killed, several injured as under-construction warehouse collapses in Kolkata

Kolkata: Four 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.

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.

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.

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.

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