Key News Highlights for School Assembly on June 22

National News

Today's headlines reflect significant events that resonate globally, spanning politics, international relations, sports, entertainment, and business. Here are the notable stories from India and beyond that students can share during the school assembly.

1. Raja's father questions Raj's involvement in his son's death, while his mother attributes it to a Kundali match with Sonam Raghuvanshi.


2. To alleviate traffic congestion, temporary diversions will be implemented at Greater Noida West roundabouts, with permanent barriers planned after the Kavad Yatra.


3. In Kurukshetra, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Governor Bandaru Dattatreya participated in yoga under the guidance of Yoga Guru Ramdev.


4. The BJP targets Lalu and Tejashwi Yadav with a viral poster depicting the father-son duo on a buffalo with a lantern, stating, 'Mera Baap Chara Chor Hai…'.


5. A historic celebration of International Yoga Day took place at Clock Tower Lal Chowk in Srinagar.

International News

1. Behnam Shahriari, an officer of the IRGC Quds Force, was killed in an Israeli airstrike, impacting Iran's regional weapons supply chain.


2. Netanyahu discusses America's 'Brahmastra' aimed at dismantling Iran's deep nuclear bunker, highlighting Israel's limitations.


3. At an international economic forum, Russian President Putin claimed, 'All of Ukraine is ours,' and did not dismiss the possibility of capturing the city of Sumy.


4. Former RAW Chief Amarjit Dulat commended Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir for his visit to the US and called for a meeting with PM Modi.


5. Donald Trump expressed that he deserves multiple Nobel Peace Prizes for his global peace efforts, stating, 'I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what.'

Entertainment News

1. Tragic news as Marathi actor Tushar Ghadigaonkar passes away by suicide at the age of 32.


2. A DNA test confirms that Gujarati filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala was among the victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad.


3. As Kabir Singh marks its sixth anniversary, discussions continue about the film's controversial themes.


4. Mahesh Bhatt reflects on Shah Rukh Khan's film 'Chahat' as it celebrates its 29th anniversary, noting it had one redeeming quality.


5. Basil Joseph confirms that 'Shaktimaan' will be produced exclusively with Ranveer Singh.

Business News

1. In response to the RBI's repo rate cut in June, seven major banks have reduced loan interest rates, providing significant relief to borrowers.


2. Data from the Swiss National Bank reveals that Indian deposits in Swiss banks have decreased by nearly 18% over the last decade.


3. Former Kenya Prime Minister Raila Odinga expressed disappointment regarding the cancellation of the Adani Airport project.


4. Following the Air India tragedy, there has been a reported decline in air passenger numbers in India for June.


5. A World Economic Forum report commends India's initiatives in advancing global energy transition efforts.

Sports News

1. A café in England pays tribute to former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni with a heartfelt message: 'Thank You Cricket For MS Dhoni.'


2. Bangladesh's captain Najmul Hossain Shanto impressively scores two centuries in two innings during the WTC 2027 campaign.


3. Before achieving WWE fame, The Great Khali's journey is highlighted as a testament to hard work leading to a millionaire legacy.


4. In the ENG vs IND series, Yashasvi Jaiswal's coach predicts remarkable performances after his impressive start in England.


5. Tim Southee defends Ben Stokes' decision on the toss after India's strong batting performance on day one.

Thought Of The Day

Small steps every day lead to big changes over time. Don’t underestimate the power of consistency.