Key News Highlights for School Assemblies on July 23
On July 23, significant news headlines emerged from various sectors, including national tragedies, international incidents, entertainment updates, business developments, and sports highlights. From a tragic student death at IIT Kharagpur to a deadly air force jet crash in Bangladesh, these stories are crucial for students to discuss in school assemblies. Additionally, the entertainment industry buzzes with upcoming films and notable recoveries, while business news reveals insights into women's leadership in startups. Sports updates highlight emerging talents and policy changes affecting the future of athletics in India. Stay updated with these impactful stories.
| Jul 23, 2025, 00:21 IST
National News
Today's headlines from India cover significant events that resonate globally, making them ideal for school assemblies. Here are the top stories for July 23:
- A student from IIT Kharagpur tragically passed away after reportedly choking on medication.
- An Air India flight experienced a fire incident upon landing at Delhi Airport.
- In the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, the custody of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel’s son, Chaitanya Baghel, has concluded, and he has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.
- A bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims was involved in an accident in the Kela Mor Tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in four injuries.
- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh met with President Murmu following the unexpected resignation of Dhankhar.
International News
Internationally, here are some crucial updates:
- A training jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school in Dhaka, leading to the deaths of 20 individuals.
- Talal's brother has made serious allegations against Samuel Jerome, the mediator for Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya.
- The Israel Defense Forces have eliminated Hamas commander Bashar Thabet and targeted 75 locations in Gaza.
- Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from UNESCO.
- New discussions between Russia and Ukraine are scheduled for Wednesday.
Entertainment News
In the entertainment sector, notable stories include:
- Aneet Padda's journey before her role in 'Saiyaara' is gaining attention.
- Advance bookings for 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' indicate a strong opening for Pawan Kalyan’s comeback film.
- Vijay Deverakonda is recovering from dengue and is expected to resume promotions for 'Kingdom'.
- The trailer date for 'War 2', featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has been confirmed, promising exciting content.
- 'Ronth', directed by Dileesh Pothan and featuring Roshan Mathew, is now available on OTT platforms with details on its plot and cast.
Business News
In business news, here are the highlights:
- TRAI has convened a joint committee to address spam-related issues.
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh reported that approximately 76,000 startups in India are led by women.
- The Sensex and Nifty 50 indices closed with little change.
- Air India has completed an inspection of its fuel switch locking system.
- Adani has finalized a deal worth ₹7,150 crore for a 20% stake sale in AWL Agri Business to Wilmar International.
Sports News
In sports, the following stories are making waves:
- India's badminton future looks promising with the emergence of teen prodigy Tanvi Sharma, potentially the next PV Sindhu.
- The National Sports Governance Bill 2025 raises questions about the BCCI's future under new regulations.
- As India faces an injury crisis ahead of the crucial 4th Test against England, the probable playing XI is under scrutiny.
- The National Sports Policy 2025 emphasizes the importance of sports science and technology in athlete development.
- Sarfaraz Khan's remarkable transformation, losing 17 kgs in just two months, has inspired many.
Thought Of The Day
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.