School Assembly Headlines for August 8: Top national, international, sports and business updates

As we start a new day of learning, let’s pause to reflect on the important events shaping both our country and the world. The news for August 8, 2025, spans political updates, global affairs, sports milestones, and major economic developments—offering insights into our fast-changing world.

School Assembly Headlines for August 8: National news

Parliament passes The Coastal Shipping Bill
Parliament on Thursday passed The Coastal Shipping Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approving it amid continued protest by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.


Lok Sabha passes Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025 & Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025
The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Manipur Appropriation Bill, 2025, amid sloganeering by opposition members over revision of Bihar electoral rolls.

Putin may visit India by end of 2025 as Trump ups the tariff
Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit India by the end of this year, according to a report by the Interfax news agency citing Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval.

School Assembly Headlines for August 8: International news

Pakistan Army chief Munir expected to visit US again: Report
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir is expected to visit the US this week for consultations with top American officials, his second trip to Washington since the four-day conflict with India, a media report said on Thursday.

Trump, Putin meeting to take place in coming days: Kremlin
The Kremlin said Thursday that a meeting in the coming days between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump has been agreed on.

School Assembly Headlines for August 8: Sports news

Relief for BCCI as only those who take govt funds to come under RTI in amended sports bill
In what can be construed as a relief to the BCCI, the Sports Ministry has amended the RTI-related provision of the National Sports Governance Bill, placing only those bodies under its ambit which rely on government grants and assistance.

Shubman Gill among nominees for ICC's Player of the Month award
Dubai, India captain Shubman Gill was on Wednesday named among the three nominees for ICC's Player of the Month award for July along with South Africa's Wiaan Mulder and England skipper Ben Stokes.

School Assembly Headlines for August 8: Business news

Automobile retail sales dip 4 pc YoY in July; PVs, two-wheelers see drop in registrations
Domestic automobile retail sales declined 4 per cent year-on-year in July amid drop in demand for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, dealers' body FADA said on Thursday.

School Assembly Headlines for August 8: Thought of the Day

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."— Mahatma Gandhi.