School Assembly News Headlines Today – August 2, 2025: Top National, International & Sports Highlights for Students
Morning assembly news headlines for August 2: Key updates on India, global affairs, sports, UPI changes, and Vice Presidential poll date.
Top news headlines for school assemblies on August 2, 2025, covering national, world, and sports updates to keep students informed.
Here’s your daily morning news brief for school assemblies—bringing you the latest developments in India and around the world.
Curated for students, this news roundup for August 2, 2025 offers a concise and informative update across national, international, and sports categories. Designed to help students improve public speaking and stay informed, these headlines can be used during school morning assemblies.
📰 National News
1. PM Modi Seeks Ideas for Independence Day 2025 Speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited citizens to contribute ideas for his August 15 address from the Red Fort via the MyGov portal or NaMo app. Last year, his address focused on Viksit Bharat @2047.
2. New UPI Rules Come Into Effect
From August 1, new UPI guidelines have been implemented. Key changes include improved visibility for recipients, stricter balance check limits, and enhanced autopayment features.
3. Vice Presidential Election Scheduled for September 9
The Election Commission has announced that elections for India’s Vice President will be held on September 9, following the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankar on July 21.
🏏 Sports News
4. India Sets Record for Most Runs in a Test Series
During the Oval Test against England, India surpassed their previous record by scoring 3,393 runs in the ongoing five-match series — the highest in any Test series since 1995.
5. Chris Woakes Out of Final Test with Shoulder Injury
England pacer Chris Woakes has been ruled out of the final Test against India due to a suspected shoulder dislocation, dealing a major blow to the English side.
6. Khalid Jamil Appointed Indian Football Team Coach
In a historic move, Khalid Jamil has become the first Indian in 13 years to be named head coach of the men’s national football team, beating out two international candidates.
🌍 World News
7. Radioactive Wasp Nest Found at Former US Nuclear Site
A nest emitting radiation levels ten times the legal limit was discovered at an old US nuclear weapons facility, raising environmental and safety concerns.
8. Indonesia to Free 1,100+ Prisoners Under Clemency Plan
Indonesia will release over 1,100 prisoners next week, including political dissenters jailed during former President Joko Widodo's administration and Papuan independence supporters.
9. US Judge Blocks Trump Plan to End Protection for 60,000 Immigrants
A federal judge has halted former President Donald Trump’s plan to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 60,000 immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua, allowing them to stay in the US.
