School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School assemblies serve as an important platform for helping students stay informed about major developments in India and around the world, while also building their awareness of current affairs. From key policy decisions and court rulings to global diplomacy, business updates, and sports highlights, these headlines provide a concise overview of the day’s most important events. Here are the top news headlines for school assembly on July 30, 2026.

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: National news

India's mobile phone exports jump 165-fold in a decade to Rs 2.59 lakh crore: Govt
India's mobile phone exports have increased 165-fold over the past decade, rising from around Rs 1,500 crore in 2014-15 to about Rs 2.59 lakh crore in 2025-26, underscoring the country's growing position as a global electronics manufacturing hub, the government told Parliament on Wednesday.


No shots fired, only tear gas used,' says Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha
Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that no shots were fired during a recent incident, and that tear gas was used instead, while participating in a discussion in the House.

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak Bill to tighten exam fraud penalties
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, paving the way for stricter penalties against paper leaks and organised examination fraud.

Rajya Sabha passes Bill to make insult to 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, bringing Vande Mataram under its ambit and making certain acts of disrespect towards the national song a criminal offence.

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: International news

FIFA's $20 billion PE plan sets up fresh Europe showdown
FIFA's push to open the World Cup to private equity marks a dramatic attempt to reshape the commercial landscape of global soccer, while opening a new front in a long-running battle with Europe for power and control over the massive wealth generated by the sport.

BMW aims to cut 8,000 jobs by end 2027, source says
Premium carmaker BMW is to offer almost half its German staff voluntary redundancy in a bid to cut 8,000 jobs by the end of 2027, a company source told AFP Wednesday.

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries
US-Saudi strikes on Iraq on Wednesday killed at least 20 members of a former paramilitary alliance that includes pro-Iran groups, the alliance said.

Lamborghini profit slips as tariffs, Middle East conflict weigh
Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini reported an over 8% drop in its half-year operating profit on Wednesday, reflecting sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and the conflict in the Middle East.

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Sports news

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps 230 spots to career-best 48th in ICC T20I rankings
India batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has climbed 230 places to reach a career-best 48th position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings after a strong start to his international career. The 15-year-old was named Player of the Series after scoring 151 runs at an average of 50.33 in India's 3-0 T20I series win over Zimbabwe in Harare.

Shubman Gill regains No. 1 spot in ODI batting rankings
On Wednesday, Shubman Gill, the captain of the Indian cricket team, regained the status of number one player in the ICC rankings for the ODI format.

Kolkata Knight Riders appoint former India coaching staff member Ryan ten Doeschate as Head of Cricket Strategy
Ryan ten Doeschate has returned to the Knight Riders setup, with Knight Riders Sports appointing the former Netherlands international as its Head of Cricket Strategy, a role that will see him oversee cricket operations across the franchise's global teams.

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Business news

Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows
Unilever has agreed to protect employment terms of workers in its European and British food business for two years after the planned 2027 completion of its $65 billion merger of the unit with U.S. spice maker McCormick, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

Oreo maker Mondelez beats second-quarter estimates on steady demand
Cadbury parent Mondelez International beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Tuesday, helped by steady demand for biscuits and chocolates in key markets, as well as higher pricing.

School Assembly News Headlines, July 30, 2026: Thought of the Day

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