School Assembly News Headlines for 17 February 2025: Top Stories, National, International, Sports

School Assembly News Headlines 17 February 2025, including top national, international and sports news headlines, can be checked here.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 February 2025

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 February 2025: Students participating in the school assembly news reading activity on 17 February can check the list of top national, international and sports news headlines here. Students can also check 'Word of the Day' and 'Thought of the Day' along with the news headlines here.

National News Headlines for School Assembly 17 February 2025

Here are the top national news headlines for the school assembly 17 February 2025 –

When asked about Adani, PM Modi stated that leaders do not discuss "individual issues."
The RBI informed the Supreme Court that a new law empowers credit firms to collect data without the consent of users.
Revanth Reddy's comment on PM Modi's caste has sparked controversy in Telangana, with the BJP responding by saying that Reddy should first ask Rahul.
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor has dismissed three more staff members, while the Chief Minister has urged that they be given a chance to prove their innocence.
CM Bhagwant Mann has urged the government not to turn their holy city into a deportation center, stating that it should not defame Punjabis in the process of handling deported Indians.
In Maharashtra, the Fadnavis government has formed a panel to help frame a law on 'love jihad,' while Supriya Sule has stated that the government should focus on economic issues instead.
After the CBI, the Central Vigilance Commission has now called for an investigation into the 'Sheesh Mahal' case.
In the aftermath of the New Delhi Railway Station stampede, the kin of the deceased will receive Rs 10 lakh in compensation, while those with serious injuries will be given Rs 2.5 lakh.
The Mumbai police have registered a second FIR against a Ukrainian actor accused in the Torres fraud case.
Renowned bengali singer, Pratul Mukhopadhyay has passed away at the age of 83. His body has been donated to SSKM Hospital.
AAP leader Anokh Mittal and his wife were attacked by armed robbers in Ludhiana, with his wife being hacked to death during the incident.
Voting is currently underway for the local body elections in Gujarat.
Tamil Nadu CM has stated that the Centre's delay in disbursing funds is preventing the benefits of various schemes from reaching the people.
CM Chandrababu Naidu stated that the government is exploring all possible methods to create wealth from waste.

International News Headlines for School Assembly 17 February 2025

Here are the top international news headlines for the school assembly 17 February 2025 –

Elon Musk-led DOGE has canceled its $21 million funding for a project aimed at boosting voter turnout in India.
The European Union is reportedly planning a Donald Trump-style import ban on certain food items.
Muhsin Hendricks, the "first openly gay Imam," has been shot dead in South Africa.
Japan is facing a population crisis, with cities expected to experience a decline by 2035 due to its ageing society.
Nepal's Deputy PM Paudel and Pokhara mayor sustained burn injuries during the inauguration of an event and were airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment.
UK Prime Minister Starmer has stated that Britain wants to ensure the US and Europe remain united, amid reports of potential peace talks regarding Ukraine.
Brazil will host the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro in July.
The Royal Society will review the conduct of its fellows amid the controversy surrounding Elon Musk.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 17 February 2025

Here are the top sports news headlines for the school assembly on 17 February 2025 –

K Srikkanth has compared Rajat Patidar's appointment as RCB captain to MS Dhoni's appointment as India’s captain in 2007.
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner has accepted a three-month ban as part of a settlement in a doping case.
Mumbai are firm favourites against Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, although Jaiswal is set to miss the match.
New Zealand delivered a clinical performance to defeat Pakistan and claim the tri-nations final victory.
Sreejesh and Manu Bhaker won the top honours at the 2025 Sportstar Aces Awards.

Business and Start-Ups News Headlines for School Assembly 17 February 2025

Here are the top business news headlines for the school assembly 17 February 2025 –

India reduces customs duty on bourbon whiskey to 50%.
To double bilateral trade to $500 billion, Delhi will need to build on the foundations laid during Trump 1.0.
The RBI imposes restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank, causing depositors to line up outside its branches.
Piyush Goyal stated that the announcement of the India-U.S. trade agreement has boosted business confidence.
Reliance Infrastructure's Q3 net loss expands to ₹3,298.35 crore.

Word of the Day for School Assembly 17 February 2025 with Meaning

The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “ Sacrilege" . Sacrilege means the act of treating something sacred or important with harm.

Sacrilege Meaning (Noun)

Meaning: misuse of what is regarded as scared

Synonym: violation, profanation, disrespect

Antonym: worship, respect, reverence

Sacrilege in a Sentence:

He would be found guilty of sacrilege
Some people believe mocking holy books is an act of sacrilege.

Thought of the Day for School Assembly 17 February 2025

Students note down the thought of the day for the school assembly 17 February 2025 as mentioned in the table below:

“A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit" - John Milton

The inspirational thought of the day for the school assembly on 17 February 2025 is by John Milton, poet, historian, journalist, and political activist. He was best known for his epic Paradise Lost, a powerful exploration of the Fall of Man.

Meaning: The quote highlights that books are essential to a wise and thoughtful mind. They provide knowledge, wisdom, and inspiration. Just like lifeblood is crucial for the survival of the body, books are vital for growth.

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