August 29th School Assembly: Essential National, Global, and Sporting News Highlights for Students

Aug 29, 2025
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National News:

The United States has imposed an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, bringing the total duty to 50%, escalating trade tensions between the two nations. Despite this, India is set to increase its Russian oil imports. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts have been opened in 11 years, highlighting the scheme's role in financial inclusion. The Cabinet has approved four railway projects worth over ₹12,000 crore. Tripura has achieved 100% railway electrification, with electric trains coming soon. The pre-test for Census 2027 will be conducted in October-November.

International News:

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Japan and China for key diplomatic engagements. He will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Japan. The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution to end the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in Lebanon by December 2026. The US Department of Homeland Security is proposing to end "duration of status" for foreign students, imposing fixed stays and USCIS extensions. Indians with US visas can now enter Argentina. Germany, France, and the UK have triggered the process to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Kim Jong Un is expected to attend China's victory celebrations.

Sports News:

Rajgir, Bihar, is hosting the Men's Hockey Asia Cup 2025, aiming to boost sports-tourism integration. India's 58-member contingent won 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang. The Men's Hero Asia Cup 2025 begins today in Rajgir, Bihar. Shubman Gill is out of the Duleep Trophy, and his participation in the Asia Cup 2025 is doubtful due to injury. PV Sindhu stunned world No. 2 Wang Zhi Yi to enter the BWF World Championships Quarterfinals. Neeraj Chopra finished 2nd at the Diamond League 2025 Final, with Julian Weber's 91.51m throw being a highlight. India has bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Other Updates:

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad. Red alert has been issued for three districts in Himachal Pradesh. The Supreme Court has granted bail to Arun Gawli in the 2007 Shiv Sena corporator murder case. The Gujarat Tourism Corporation has signed an MoU to host the 70th Filmfare Awards 2025. Shilpa Shirodkar is making a comeback alongside Sudheer Babu in Jatadhara. George Clooney has canceled his Venice Film Festival appearances due to illness. Kate Winslet's directorial debut 'Goodbye June' is set for a December release.

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