Here’s a quick rundown of today’s top news stories, ideal for school assemblies. These headlines cover a range of topics, including national and international politics, entertainment, business, and sports.
**National News:**
* A Defense Attaché said that political constraints on targeting Pakistan led to the downing of some Indian Air Force jets during Operation Sindoor.
* A bomb scare at Jabalpur Airport in Madhya Pradesh caused alarm, but no explosives were discovered after a search.
* Over 180 paramilitary companies are deployed to secure the Jammu-Srinagar Highway during the 2025 Amarnath Yatra.
* BJP MLA T Raja Singh resigned amid a leadership struggle in Telangana.
* A new political alliance called ‘People’s Alliance For Change’ was formed in J&K, demanding the restoration of statehood.
**International News:**
* Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is shifting his strategy in Gaza, prioritizing the release of hostages over defeating Hamas.
* Israel attacked Gaza City after issuing evacuation orders, eliminating Hamas Co-Founder Hakham Muhammad Issa.
* Trump denied offering anything to Iran and rejected nuclear deal talks.
* Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to conduct a scientific study on the ISS under the Axiom-4 mission.
* Iran’s top cleric issued a fatwa against Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, calling them ‘enemies of God’.
**Entertainment News:**
* The TV show ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’ is set to end in July after four years.
* Netizens criticized Squid Game Season 3 for its ‘unrealistic’ birth scene.
* Singer Abhijeet criticized Diljit Dosanjh amid the ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ controversy.
* Varun Dhawan criticized the media for its ‘insensitive’ coverage of Shefali Jariwala’s death.
* Paresh Rawal is likely to return to ‘Hera Pheri 3’ after a rift with Akshay Kumar.
**Business News:**
* BEL secured Rs 528 crore in new orders for radars, EVMs, and jammers.
* India’s Agriculture GVA tripled in 12 years, fueled by livestock, crops, and horticulture growth.
* Adani Green Energy set a record with over 15,000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity.
* Interest rates for small saving schemes are unchanged for July-September 2025.
* Taiwan and the UK signed landmark trade pacts.
**Sports News:**
* ICC Chairman Jay Shah made the top 50 in ‘Open Minds’ magazine.
* Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora are leading the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament.
* England announced an unchanged playing XI for the second Test against India.
* Pro Wrestling League returns after six years.
* Steve Smith defends Australia’s batting coach.
**Thought of the Day:**
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.