School Assembly Headlines for August 11: Top national, international, sports and business updates

As we come together for today’s assembly, let’s take a moment to look at the latest updates from across the world and our own nation. From key changes in national policies to noteworthy global events, along with highlights from business and sports, here are your top headlines for August 11, 2025.

School Assembly Headlines for August 11: National news

PM Modi launches Bengaluru Metro's Yellow Line, New Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the long-anticipated “Yellow Line” of the Bangalore Metro Rail, aimed at reducing traffic congestion along several busy routes linking the city’s IT hub. During the visit, he also travelled by metro from RV Road (Ragigudda) to the Electronic City station, interacting with students along the way.


Army constructs 90-foot Bailey bridge in Uttarkashi to restore connectivity to flood-affected regions
In a rapid operation in Uttarakhand’s cloudburst-affected Dharali area, the Indian Army built a vital Bailey bridge, re-establishing access to isolated regions and enabling the movement of rescue teams and relief materials to residents stranded by the disaster.

"Sabke Boss unable to accept India's growth": Rajnath Singh's dig at Trump
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sharply criticised the US tariffs this morning, suggesting that major global powers are envious of India’s fast-paced growth. In his remarks, he made a subtle “sabke boss” reference to US President Donald Trump, asserting in clear terms that nothing can hinder India’s path to becoming a superpower.

School Assembly Headlines for August 11: International news

Thai soldiers injured by landmine near Cambodia amid fragile ceasefire
Three Thai soldiers were wounded by a landmine near the Cambodian border on Saturday, the Thai army reported, just days after the two Southeast Asian nations reached a detailed ceasefire to end last month’s deadly five-day clash.

Lula, Putin talk Ukraine peace; plan BRICS meet; weigh joint reply to Trump tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, for about 40 minutes on Saturday, the Brazilian presidential palace said.

School Assembly Headlines for August 11: Sports news

Samson acknowledges Gambhir’s role in confidence revival
Indian cricketer Sanju Samson shared that a reassuring chat with coach Gautam Gambhir — who told him he wouldn’t be dropped even after “21 ducks” — significantly lifted his confidence and played a key role in helping him regain form.

New Zealand seals series with record-breaking test triumph
New Zealand clinched the Test series against Zimbabwe with their biggest-ever victory — winning by an innings and 359 runs.

School Assembly Headlines for August 11: Business news

IndiGo Airlines directed to compensate passenger for poor service
The Delhi consumer forum has ordered IndiGo Airlines to pay ₹1.5 lakh in compensation to a passenger after they were given an “unhygienic and stained seat,” ruling it a clear instance of “deficiency in service.”

SEBI prohibits mutual funds from paying transaction fees
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced a new rule, effective August 8, 2025, that prevents mutual funds from offering transaction charges to distributors.

School Assembly Headlines for August 11: Thought of the Day

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