School Assembly News Headlines for Today: Top National, International, Sports & More – May 5, 2025

Start your day informed! Here are the top news headlines from around the world and across India, specially curated for students to present in school assemblies. These stories reflect key developments in national affairs, international relations, business, sports, and entertainment.

📰 National News

J&K: A suspected overground worker linked to terrorist groups drowned in Kulgam while trying to evade security forces.

Uttar Pradesh: An 18-year-old boy was beaten to death with a cricket bat following an on-field dispute.

Delhi-Shirdi Flight Incident: A drunk passenger was arrested for allegedly molesting an air hostess aboard an IndiGo flight; he has been declared unruly.

West Bengal: A civil engineering student at IIT Kharagpur was found dead in his hostel room; investigations are underway.

Karnataka: The Vande Bharat Express is set to connect Bengaluru and Belagavi, with the launch expected soon.

🌍 International News

Russia-Ukraine: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy declines to guarantee the safety of foreign guests at Putin’s Red Square parade on May 9.

India-Russia Relations: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Russia’s foreign minister regarding the recent Pahalgam terror attack.

Israel: A missile strike near Tel Aviv Airport forced an Air India flight to divert to Abu Dhabi.

Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City is glowing with preparations for the Holy Buddha relic exposition as global delegates arrive.

Pakistan: A Balochistan politician strongly criticized Pakistan’s state institutions for failing the Baloch people.

🎬 Entertainment News

Star Wars Day: Google marks May 4 with a galactic-themed confetti animation on search, celebrating Star Wars Day.

Haseen Dillruba 3: Taapsee Pannu and writer Kanika Dhillon confirm they are working on the next chapter of the thriller series.

Babil Khan: The actor's family speaks out in support after a viral video showed him crying, stating he’s allowed to have difficult days.

Nicolas Cage: The actor recounts a terrifying surfing experience, saying, "I could have died..."

Met Gala 2025: Diljit Dosanjh announces his debut at the iconic Met Gala red carpet this year.

💼 Business News

Finance: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to attend the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Italy.

Startups: Mumbai hosts WAVEX, showcasing investment opportunities for media and entertainment startups.

AI in Media: A new EY report suggests AI adoption could boost revenues by 10% and reduce costs by 15% in the media industry.

Agriculture: India aims to enhance logistics and market access for agricultural products, says Commerce Secretary.

Global Reforms: India to lead upcoming global land reform discussions at the World Bank headquarters.

🏏 Sports News

Bangladesh Cricket: Litton Das named captain of Bangladesh’s T20I squad for the UAE and Pakistan series.

IPL Milestone: Andre Russell reaches 1,000 runs in the IPL, joining the elite club with Gautam Gambhir and Robin Uthappa.

Hockey: The Indian Women’s Hockey Team ends its Australian tour with a 1-0 win.

IPL Update: Kevin Pietersen, mentor for Delhi Capitals, highlights technical flaws in Harry Brook’s batting.

Football: FC Goa clinches its second Super Cup title and secures a spot in the AFC Champions League.

💡 Thought of the Day

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It’s the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill