School assembly news headlines for March 7: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Morning is the ideal time to catch up on the latest developments across key sectors. Keeping track of important national, international, sports and business news sharpens the mind and helps students grow into informed citizens. Here is your quick bulletin for the school assembly, highlighting the top stories making headlines today.

School assembly news headlines for March 7: National news

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13
Following a similar announcement by the Karnataka government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age within the next 90 days.


Maharashtra Budget 2026: Crop loan waiver up to Rs 2 lakh, Ladki Bahin Yojana make highlights
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday presented the state Budget 2026-27, becoming the first CM to do so. The state Budget came with major announcements for farmers and women as the Nagpur-based politician aims to make Maharashtra a $5 trillion economy by 2047.

Iran Embassy in Delhi holds condolence meet for Ali Khamenei; Kapil Sibal attends
A condolence meeting was held at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi, the national capital, following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes by Israel and the United States earlier this month.

India, Finland renew MoU on environmental cooperation
India and Finland have renewed their MoU on environmental cooperation to deepen collaboration on pollution prevention and control, waste management, climate change, forests and natural resource management, Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has said.

School assembly news headlines for March 7: International news

Pakistan–Afghanistan border clashes intensify; UN says over 100,000 displaced
Pakistani and Afghan troops exchanged fire at dozens of points along their border on Friday as the U.N. said their week-old conflict has forced the displacement of more than 100,000 people.

Donald Trump takes forceful steps to pressure Latin American leaders to reduce China ties
The US imposed travel bans on three Chilean officials over the possible construction of a submarine fiber optic cable with China, while warning Peru against ceding control over a Chinese-built mega port.

Eight dead, four missing in Brazil seniors home collapse
Rio de Janeiro, At least eight people died on Thursday when a nursing home collapsed in the southern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, as firefighters searched through the rubble for four missing people.

Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say
Fuel oil traders in Asia are struggling to secure alternative supply as the Iran war curtails shipments from key Middle Eastern suppliers through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting them to look to the West for replacement cargoes.

School assembly news headlines for March 7: Sports news

Ashok Leyland becomes official sponsor of five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings
Hinduja Group flagship company Ashok Leyland has become the official sponsor for the five-time IPL Champions, the Chennai Super Kings, a top official said on Friday.

ICC T20 World Cup: Boom boom Bumrah is India’s ultimate weapon
With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World Cup title on Sunday, and he will carry the hopes of a billion-plus fans in the cricket-obsessed country.

ICC T20 World Cup: Thought ball was chasing me throughout, enjoyed Brook's catch more, says Axar Patel
India vice-captain Axar Patel joked that the ball was "chasing" him throughout England's run chase after his individual brilliance on the field made a decisive difference in the defending champions' nervy seven-run win in the high-scoring T20 World Cup semifinal here.

School assembly news headlines for March 7: Business news

Foxconn says Iran conflict having limited impact so far
The U.S. and Israeli conflict with Iran is having ‌limited ⁠impact on ⁠Foxconn , the chairman of the world's largest electronics maker and Nvidia's key AI server ⁠maker said ‌on Friday.

Toyota Motor to cut Middle East output by nearly 40,000 vehicles, Nikkei reports
Toyota Motor will produce nearly 40,000 fewer vehicles bound for Middle Eastern markets due to logistical ‌concerns stemming ⁠from ⁠the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran, the Nikkei reported on Thursday.

School assembly news headlines for March 7: Thought of the Day

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt