School Assembly 9 October 2025: Headlines, Word of the Day, Thought of the Day, GK Questions

The school assembly headlines for 9 October 2025 are provided here. These headlines include national, international & sports news. It also highlights the word and thought of the day along with a few general knowledge questions.
The essence of a school assembly is to educate the students about current affairs, instill a positive attitude, and expand their knowledge in various horizons. For example, ‘word of the day’ allows students to learn a new word every day, including its meaning, uses, and other details. Similarly, ‘thought of the day’ let them reflect on the depths of their knowledge and encourage others on the path of a positive attitude. To know more about what to incorporate into your school assembly 9 October 2025, refer to this article.

School Assembly News Headlines 9 October 2025

The important school assembly headlines for October 9, 2025, are divided below into three categories- National, Internation & Sports news:

National News Headlines 9 October 2025

Some of the important national headlines as of October 8, 2025, are mentioned below:

1. Number of Deaths to Increase in the Himachal Pradesh Landslide Tragedy

After a major landslide was reported in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on 7 October, at least 15 people were feared dead. This number is assumed to increase to 18 after reports of a missing child and several others circulated on 8 October. Many are still trapped in the tragedy after a private bus was struck by the landslide due to heavy rains.

2. Railways to Allow Modifications to Tickets for Date Change Online

Following a recent announcement by the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, passengers can now change their travel date on their confirmed tickets in online mode from the IRCTC app itself. This provision is set to be made available from January 2026, and no additional fee will be required to make the modifications.

3. UK Prime Minister Mr. Keir Starmer To Visit Mumbai for Global Fintech Fest

The UK Prime Minister, Mr. Keir Starmer, arrived in India on 7 October for his two-day official visit to the 6th Edition of the Global Fintech Fest. The event will be held in Mumbai today, 9 October, where he will lead a large delegation of business and industry leaders to boost the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

4. PM Modi Inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport

The Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, is set to inaugurate the 1st phase of the Navi Mumbai International Airport today, October 9. This Greenfield project has been estimated at a whopping INR 19,650 crore value, which is set to mark a major boost to India’s aviation infrastructure. It will continue its operations alongside Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

5. ED Raids in Mumbai to Investigate a Drug Trafficking Network

On October 8, 2025, the Enforcement Directorate conducted a city-wide raid in Mumbai to search for any traces of links to an alleged drug trafficking network. This comes as part of a money laundering investigation to get a hold of a well-established network, run by two prime suspects named Faisal Javed Shaikh and Alfiya Faisal Shaikh.

International News Headlines 9 October 2025

Here are the top international news headlines for October 9, 2025:

1. US Government Shutdown Enters Day 9

The shutdown of the US federal government continues to extend after the Senate failed to pass a funding bill in the assembly. This has impacted hundreds of federal workers as their services have been disrupted due to the shutdown of the US government. In addition to this, gold prices have also hit a new record high amid the continued political tensions.

2. Around 900 Hikers Rescued from Mount Everest Due to Snowstorm

A heavy snowstorm hit certain parts of Mount Everest on the night of October 4, 2025, Friday. It slowly intensified over the next few days, causing several hikers to suffer from hypothermia. While the local rescuers offered help to evacuate the area, around 900 hikers were officially rescued from Mount Everest on October 7 and 8, with professional help and expert guidance. The rescue operation is still underway, fearing more than 200 people are still stuck in the tragedy.

3. Progress in Gaza Ceasefire Talks As Reported by the US

After the US President, Mr. Donald Trump, proposed his potential Gaza peace deal to the concerned parties, talks of a ceasefire between the two countries are in the line. As reported by the US media, an agreement to end the war is likely underway and may result in a positive response from both sides. However, Hamas is reportedly seeking guarantees from the US government that Israel agrees to a ceasefire first.

4. Three Nobel Prize Winners 2025 in Physics for Quantum Discovery

Three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize 2025 in Physics for Quantum Discovery for their groundbreaking experiments. They are John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis. Their findings are mostly related to quantum phenomena and paving the way for modern digital technology.

5. US Student Visa Issuance Drops Significantly

After the US government revised its visa and immigration policies for international students, a major drop of about 19% has been recorded till October 8, 2025. The latest data shows that the number of international students, particularly from India, has significantly reduced, which raises some concerns regarding international education in the country.

6. Nobel Prize Winners 2025 in Chemistry Announced!

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for this year has been awarded to three pioneers jointly, Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. Their contributions to the work in developing metal-organic frameworks, also known as MOFs, have been highly appreciated across the world.

7. Protests Erupt in the Streets of Europe Over Gaza Conflict

Following the ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict, several protests erupted on the streets of Europe by hundreds of people on October 8. The demand to end the war and call for a ceasefire is intensifying with each passing hour, following an intense period of military operations in Gaza City.

8. Global Aid Flotilla Seized by the Israeli Navy:

In an attempt to help the city of Gaza during the ongoing conflict, the international humanitarian convoy, known as the Global Sumud Flotilla, was reportedly carrying aid to the city. However, on October 8, 2025, the convoy was stopped by the Israeli Navy in international waters, and all the aid was seized immediately. Moreover, several activists have also reportedly been detained over the Gaza conflict debates, including Greta Thunberg.

Sports News Headlines 9 October 2025

Here are the sports highlights:

1. India Wins in Junior Badminton Defeating Sri Lanka in Finals

The Indian Badminton team has won the BWF World Junior Mixed Team Championships 2025 on October 8, in the Junior Badminton category. The team has defeated Sri Lanka with a score of 45-27, 45-21 in Group H, to maintain its crown as the unbeatable.

2. England Wins the 8th ODI of ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025

On October 8, 2025, England’s women’s cricket team won the 8th ODI against Bangladesh in the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. The former beat the latter by four wickets in a closely contested match, which was organized in Guwahati.

3. Top ICC Player of the Month Nominations

Some of the top nominations for the ICCI Player of the Month title are Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav in the men’s category and Smriti Mandhana in the women's category. Their performances in the month of September were analyzed for eligibility to be nominated for the above-mentioned title.

Word of the Day for School Assembly 9 October 2025

Today’s word of the day is: Benevolent . Here is a detailed breakdown of the word along with its meaning and uses:

In a gist, if you are preparing to participate as a speaker in your school assembly on October 9, 2025, here are the ideas that you can take from this article.