School Assembly News Headlines for 17 May 2025: Top national, international, sports news headlines

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 May 2025 that include national, international and sports news headlines are listed for students to prepare for the news reading activity.

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 May 2025

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 May 2025: Students participating in the school assembly news reading activity on 17 May 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 May 2025

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

The UN has initiated an investigation into reports of Rohingya refugees being thrown into the sea by Indian naval ships.
Rajnath Singh has stated that the IMF should reconsider its loan to Pakistan, asserting that providing such financial support is tantamount to funding terrorism.
Delhi Zoo releases urgent advisory following confirmation of bird flu in a deceased tigress at Gorakhpur Zoo.
Karnataka Lokayukta confiscates more than Rs 22 crore in unaccounted assets from seven government officials.
Dismissed Bengal teachers face lathi-charge during Kolkata protest; several injured.
A leopard cub was successfully rescued from a 30-foot open well in Junnar with the help of improvised stairs.
Changing City: The iconic Van Rani toy train is set to resume its journey in Mumbai’s Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Pune is set to host India’s debut participation in a global botanical art exhibition project, marking a significant celebration of crop diversity.
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu’s recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stirred speculation, especially as demands for a special package for Punjab continue to grow.
At a global climate conference, Bhupender Yadav criticized developed nations for neglecting their commitments to climate finance and technology transfer, highlighting a persistent gap in support for developing countries.
The Supreme Court has stated that the Hare Krishna temple in Bengaluru belongs to the ISKCON Society.
Chhattisgarh CM, Mr. Vishnu Deo Sai unveils blueprint for anti-insurgency operations – focusing beyond the barrel of the gun.

International News Headlines for School Assembly 17 May 2025

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

An Indian climber from Bengal is among two people who died on Mount Everest; hiking officials report that he 'refused to descend.'
Israeli airstrikes kill 20 people in Gaza as Trump concludes his Middle East visit.
James Comey, the former FBI chief, is under fire for a post featuring seashells and the message "86 47'," which was allegedly seen as a threat to Trump.
The New York State Senate adopts a resolution to mark the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend undergoes cross-examination at the hip-hop mogul's criminal trial.
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to uphold President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to undocumented or temporary immigrants.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 17 May 2025

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

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to establish an equitable qualification pathway for Caribbean nations to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will return after a 128-year absence.
Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Ravindra Jadeja could serve as India's Test captain for the next two years.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin secured the runner-up position at the 2025 Asian Chess Championship held in Al Ain, UAE.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has significantly increased the prize money for the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) final, offering the winning team $3.6 million- a 125% rise from the $1.6 million awarded to Australia in the 2023 edition .
Jasmine Paolini has made history by becoming the first Italian woman in 11 years to reach the Italian Open final.

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

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

India's goods exports in April saw a 9% increase, primarily fueled by higher exports to the US amidst ongoing tariff uncertainty.
India has revoked the security clearance of the India branch of Turkey-based Çelebi on "national security" grounds. The company, however, asserts that it is "not a Turkish organization."
Following government action against the Turkey-based company, Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad airports have terminated their contracts with Çelebi.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is scheduled to hear the insolvency petition filed by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) against Gensol on June 3.

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

The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “furtive" . It means attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Furtive Meaning (Adjective)

Meaning: avoid being noticed

Synonym: secretive, secret, sneaky

Antonym: open, above board

Furtive in a Sentence:

She gave a furtive glance at the clock to check the time.
She had a furtive conversation with her friend in the hallway.

Thought of the Day for School Assembly 17 May 2025

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

“See things as you would have them be instead of as they are” – Robert Collier

The inspirational thought of the day for the school assembly on 17 May 2025 is by Robert Collier, an American author. He was a self-help and new thought writer during the first half of the 20 th century, and also involved in writing, editing and research work for most of his life.

Meaning: The quote encourages a mindset of optimism and possibility. It suggests that instead of being limited by the current circumstances or challenges, we should envision the ideal outcome or situation.

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