School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: 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 4, 2025, spans political updates, global affairs, sports milestones, and major economic developments—offering insights into our fast-changing world.

School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: National news

PM Modi assesses Ganga flood impact in Varanasi
The Prime Minister carried out an aerial inspection as floodwaters from the Ganga inundated areas of his parliamentary constituency, forcing thousands to evacuate.


ED makes first arrest in ₹3,000-crore loan fraud linked to Anil Ambani
In a major move in the money laundering probe involving companies tied to industrialist Anil Ambani, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has made its first arrest. Partha Sarathi Biswal, Managing Director of Biswal Tradelink Pvt. Ltd. (BTPL), was taken into custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: International news

Tsunami alert withdrawn in Russia after 7.0 magnitude quake near Kuril Islands
A tsunami warning was issued for parts of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Sunday after a powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kuril Islands, according to the Ministry for Emergency Services. However, authorities have now lifted the alert following further evaluation.

U.S. federal agency launches investigation into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
A federal agency in the United States has initiated a formal inquiry into former Special Counsel Jack Smith, who led two criminal investigations involving former President Donald Trump after his first term in office.

School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: Sports news

Indian shuttlers bow out in Macau Open semifinals
Lakshya Sen and Tharun Mannepalli's losses brought an end to India’s run at the Super 300 tournament.

Sunil Gavaskar surprises Shubman Gill with special 'SG' gifts during Oval Test
At the end of Day 3 of the Oval Test against England, cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar delighted Shubman Gill with a heartfelt gesture — gifting him a shirt bearing the shared initials 'SG' and a rare autographed cap.

School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: Business news

Court issues notice to Robert Vadra in ED money laundering case
Businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, has received a court notice in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

India’s oil import bill may rise by $11 billion amid US pressure on Russian crude
India could face a spike of $9–11 billion (₹75,000–91,000 crore) in its annual oil import costs if mounting US pressure forces the country to reduce or stop importing discounted Russian crude, analysts told PTI.

School Assembly News Headlines for August 4: Thought of the Day

"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow is our doubts of today."— Franklin D. Roosevelt