School Assembly Headlines for August 1: Top national, international, sports and business updates

As students across the nation come together for their morning assemblies on 1 August 2025, here’s a comprehensive overview of the major news stories shaping the day. Covering national events, global affairs, business updates, and recent sports achievements, today’s headlines offer a well-rounded snapshot of important developments that both students and educators should stay informed about.

School Assembly Headlines for August 1: National news

20th installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi to be released on August 2
The next installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme will be released on August 2. A high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, to review the preparations for the event, which will be led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in Varanasi, and to ensure that the benefit reaches the maximum number of farmers.


DRDO successfully conducts user evaluation trials of quasi-ballistic tactical missile ‘Pralay’
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted two back-to-back tests of the quasi-ballistic missile 'Pralay' on Monday and Tuesday from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast. Notably, three DRDO facilities based in Pune played a significant role in the development of this advanced tactical weapon system.

Amit Shah: All 3 terrorists lilled in Operation Mahadev were shot in the head
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Home Minister Amit Shah said that the families of the Pahalgam attack victims, along with many others, had demanded that the three terrorists be shot in the head — and that is exactly what happened during Operation Mahadev.

School Assembly Headlines for August 1: International news

China states trade talks with US in Sweden helped strengthen mutual trust
Trade negotiations between Chinese and U.S. officials held in Sweden this week have helped build mutual trust and increased confidence in addressing economic disagreements through dialogue, according to the Communist Party’s official newspaper.

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on India starting August 1, adds penalty for trade with Russia
With only one day remaining before the August 1 deadline set by the Trump administration to finalize trade deals with its partners, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced 25% tariffs on India, along with an additional penalty.

School Assembly Headlines for August 1: Sports news

Maharashtra honours Divya Deshmukh with state felicitation
The Chief Minister presented awards celebrating her World Cup triumph, serving as an inspiration to young athletes throughout the nation.

Indian football team to get new head coach on August 1
A new head coach for the Indian football team is set to be announced on August 1, with Khalid Jamil emerging as the leading contender for the role.

School Assembly Headlines for August 1: Business news

Microsoft set to hit $4 trillion market cap after earnings beat
Microsoft Corp. is set to become the second company in the world to reach a $4 trillion market capitalization after reporting quarterly earnings that beat Wall Street’s expectations, sending the stock soaring in extended trading Wednesday.

Infosys to hire 20,000 freshers as TCS cuts 12,000 jobs in AI shift
Amid widespread concerns over layoffs and “workforce restructuring” in the IT sector, Infosys has taken a different approach. CEO Salil Parekh announced that the company plans to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in 2025. This recruitment push sharply contrasts with the recent actions of competitors like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which is slashing about 2% of its global workforce—impacting nearly 12,000 employees—and HCLTech, which has also suggested potential job cuts.

School Assembly Headlines for August 1: Thought of the Day

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