School Assembly News Headlines Today (July 17, 2025): Top National, International & Sports Highlights

Students preparing for today's school assembly, look no further! Here's a curated list of the top national, international, and sports news headlines for July 17, 2025—perfect for your morning news presentation. We’ve also included a selection of inspiring Thoughts for the Day or Quotes of the Day to conclude your segment on a positive note.

🇮🇳 Top National News Headlines – July 17, 2025

🐾 Indian Army Honors First Assault Canine with Surveillance Integration

A military canine integrated with a camera surveillance system received honors for its contribution to India's defense technology advancements.

🏙️ Odisha Government Launches ₹4,879 Cr 'Samrudha Sahar' Urban Development Scheme

Aimed at improving infrastructure and urban services, this new initiative will benefit multiple cities across Odisha.

💊 CBN Seizes 20 Lakh Tablets in Major Pharmaceutical Drug Bust in Lucknow

The Central Bureau of Narcotics has conducted one of the largest pharmaceutical drug seizures in India’s history.

🏗️ PM Modi to Launch Projects Worth ₹7,000+ Crore During Bihar Visit on July 18

Multiple infrastructure and development projects will be inaugurated during the Prime Minister’s visit.

🌍 Top International News Headlines – July 17, 2025

🕊️ Ceasefire Announced Between Syrian Government and Druze Minority Leaders

A new ceasefire agreement offers hope for peace in the war-torn region.

🇵🇸 20 Palestinians Killed at Gaza Aid Site, Says Israeli-Backed Humanitarian Group

Tensions escalate as tragedy unfolds at a distribution center.

🇺🇸⚓ US to Build Naval Repair Facilities for Philippines Near South China Sea

In a strategic move, the U.S. will strengthen its alliance with the Philippines amid rising maritime tensions.

🏏 Top Sports News Headlines – July 17, 2025

🇿🇼 New Zealand Edge South Africa in Zimbabwe T20I Tri-Series Thriller

Henry and Duffy lead New Zealand to a narrow victory over South Africa in a nail-biting match.

🎨 Jack Russell: “Earned More Through Painting Than Cricket”

Former cricketer Jack Russell reveals that his post-retirement art career has been more profitable than his time on the pitch.

🏃 Record Participation Extends One-Day Athletics Meet to Two Days

For the first time, a national-level one-day athletics meet has been extended due to an overwhelming number of participants.

💬 Thought of the Day / Quote of the Day for School Assembly

"The expert in anything was once a beginner." – Helen Hayes

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier

"Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence." – Abigail Adams

"Mistakes are proof that you are trying."

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." – B.B. King