School Assembly News Headlines, July 23: Read the latest national, international, sports and others

Students attending the school assembly on July 23 will be briefed on key national, international and sports developments to help them stay informed about current affairs. The news roundup includes major government announcements, political developments, global events and significant sporting updates.

National news headlines for school assembly

• CJP urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his fast, saying it is ready to hold talks with the government at a neutral venue.
• The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, declined to take cognisance of police violence during the CJP Parliament march, with the CJI telling a lawyer raising the Delhi NEET protests, "Don't waste our time."
• Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's TVK demanded the complete scrapping of NEET.
• Parliament witnessed a standoff over the alleged paper leak, with the government expressing readiness to discuss the issue while the Opposition insisted Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign first.
• Twenty-one people died in fresh flooding in Assam, taking the overall flood toll to 31.
• Delhi was ranked the world's most affordable city for students, while Mumbai emerged as India's best city in the QS Best Student Cities List.
• Gujarat approved the establishment of de-addiction centres in all district hospitals under its 'Drug Free Gujarat' campaign.
• Student activists protesting against NEET in Erode were removed by police.
• The Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government to comply "in letter and spirit" with its order regarding the namaz site near the Bhojshala complex.
• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said stable India-China ties would help build a "multi-polar Asia" and a "multi-polar world."

International news headlines for school assembly

• US President Donald Trump announced a proposed 200 per cent tariff on generic medicines, a move that could affect India.
• France became the first European Union nation to ban social media access for children under the age of 15.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the country's top army commander following days of protests.
• US Defense Secretary said the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far.
• President Donald Trump approved a nuclear agreement that could allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium.
• Petrol pumps across Pakistan are set to observe a nationwide strike after pricing talks failed.
• ASEAN foreign ministers met amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
• China summoned the Philippine ambassador over a South China Sea encounter.
• US tariffs on Brazil came into effect as President Donald Trump prepared additional trade measures.
• Zohran Mamdani said New York City cannot arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that such action falls under the federal government's jurisdiction.

Sports news headlines for school assembly

• India will face Zimbabwe in the T20I series as it looks to end its recent slide in the format.
• Former Australia cricketer David Warner pleaded guilty to drunk-driving.
• West Indies defeated New Zealand by two wickets in the fifth ODI, although New Zealand won the series 3-2.
• Kuldeep Yadav joined Yorkshire for the County Championship and One-Day Cup.
• England will host the first Mixed Disability Ashes in 2027.
• Ultimate Table Tennis player G. Sathiyan praised Delhi Dabang's momentum as the team targets a semifinal berth.
• The Sports Ministry outlined preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
• England defeated India in the Lord's ODI despite Rohit Sharma's century to clinch the series.
• Harry Brook described Joe Root as an ideal role model for the England team.