School Assembly Headlines for July 24: Top national, international, sports and business updates

India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from July 24, marking the first such move in five years. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha is set to hold a 16-hour debate next week on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor after repeated disruptions by the Opposition. In Uttar Pradesh, a man from Ghaziabad was arrested for running a fake embassy under the name 'West Arctica' and promising fake overseas jobs. Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has begun vacating his official residence following his unexpected resignation. Internationally, the UN’s top court declared a clean and sustainable environment a human right, and the UK may impose stricter competition rules on Apple and Google. Tensions are also rising between Thailand and Cambodia after a landmine incident along the border.

In sports, Aditya Mehta staged a strong comeback to reach the quarterfinals of the IBSF 6-Red Snooker Championships. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya introduced a bill in Parliament to improve transparency in sports bodies, including the BCCI. The NCSSR held its first ethics committee meeting to strengthen research standards in sports science. In business news, the RBI lifted restrictions on Religare Finvest, while the ED filed a FEMA case against Myntra for alleged FDI violations worth ₹1,654 crore. The Adani Group has also reportedly dropped plans to launch a super app due to mounting digital losses.

School Assembly Headlines for July 24: National news

India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens after 5 years
India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years.


Rajya Sabha to hold 16-hour debate on Pahalgam Attack, Operation Sindoor next week
The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to hold a 16-hour discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor next Tuesday, after repeated adjournments over the issue. The Upper House witnessed continuous disruptions as Opposition MPs insisted on an immediate debate, ultimately leading to an early adjournment of the day’s proceedings.

Ghaziabad man arrested for operating fake foreign embassy, promising jobs abroad
A man from Ghaziabad has been arrested for running a fake embassy and posing as a diplomat from the fictitious country of 'West Arctica.' The accused, Harsh Vardhan Jain, a resident of Kavi Nagar, was taken into custody on Tuesday by Uttar Pradesh’s Special Task Force (STF). According to officials, Jain was allegedly operating as a broker, deceiving individuals and companies with false promises of overseas job placements.

Dhankhars start packing belongings after he quit as vice president
Jagdeep Dhankhar, who surprised everyone by stepping down as vice president, has started packing his belongings and plans to soon move out of the Vice President's Enclave, reported PTI.

School Assembly Headlines for July 24: International news

State Department investigates Harvard's participation in exchange visitor program
The United States Department of State opened an investigation into Harvard University's eligibility as a sponsor in its exchange visitor program, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement on Wednesday.

The UN's top court delivers landmark decision on tackling climate change
Judges with the United Nations’s top court say in a landmark climate decision that a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right. The International Court of Justice is delivering an advisory opinion Wednesday about nations’ obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don’t.

UK regulator seeks special status for Apple and Google that could mandate changes for Big Tech
Britain's antitrust watchdog has proposed labeling Google's and Apple's mobile ecosystems with "strategic market status," which would mandate changes at the Big Tech companies to improve competition.

Thailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid border tensions, ruling party says
Thailand has recalled its ambassador to Cambodia and will expel Cambodia's ambassador, the ruling Pheu Thai Party said on Wednesday following a landmine incident that injured a Thai soldier along the disputed border between the two countries.

School Assembly Headlines for July 24: Sports news

Aditya Mehta stages comeback to reach IBSF 6-Red quarter finalsDown and out for the count against Pakistan's Ahsan Ramzan, second-seeded Aditya Mehta of India staged a fine comeback to enter the quarterfinals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships here on Wednesday.

Sports minister introduces bill for greater transparency in sports governing bodies
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday introduced in the Lok Sabha a bill that seeks to bring in greater transparency in the functioning of national sports bodies, including the BCCI, by making them more accountable to a regulatory board.

NCSSR holds ethical committee meeting to strengthen ethical standards in sports science research
National Centre for Sports Science and Research (NCSSR), an initiative under the Sports Authority of India (SAI), convened the inaugural meeting of its Institutional Ethical Committee (IEC) on July 18 here at the SAI Head Office, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

School Assembly Headlines for July 24: Business news

Ambani’s Reliance in focus as EU warns refiners using Russia oil
The oil-procurement patterns of India’s Reliance Industries Ltd. are coming under scrutiny after the European Union announced new restrictions on diesel made from Russian crude.

RBI withdraws corrective action plan on arm Religare Finvest.
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced that it has withdrawn the Corrective Action Plan (CAP) imposed on Religare Enterprises' wholly-owned subsidiary, Religare Finvest Limited (RFL), with immediate effect from July 23, 2025.

ED files FEMA case against Myntra, linked firms for Rs 1,654 cr violation
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has registered a FEMA case against Flipkart-backed e-commerce platform Myntra, linked companies and directors for FDI "contravention" of over Rs 1,654 crore.

Adani Group shelves super app ambitions amid mounting losses in digital unit
The Adani Group has shelved its plans to build a consumer-facing super app after incurring significant losses and internal turmoil, reported Bloomberg, marking a retreat from its ambitions to build “the Ferrari of the digital world.”

School Assembly Headlines for July 24: Thought of the Day

“The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy—it’s all that matters.” —Steve Jobs