School assemblies play a vital role in fostering awareness and keeping students informed about current events. On 14 February 2025, students participating in the news reading activity can explore a collection of national, international, sports, and business news headlines.
Additionally, you’ll find the word of the day and thought of the day to inspire and educate your peers.
National News Headlines for School Assembly – 14 February 2025
Here are the top national news updates that you can share during your school assembly:
- Modi in Marseille: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Indian soldiers, honored Veer Savarkar’s legacy, and strengthened Indo-French relations during his visit to Marseille.
- Supreme Court Criticizes Freebie Culture: The apex court raised concerns about the freebie culture, questioning whether it fosters dependency and discourages work ethics.
- PM Modi Meets JD Vance in Paris: Discussions centered around investments in clean and reliable U.S. nuclear technology.
- Ranveer Allahbadia Controversy: Goa’s Tourism Minister commented on the issue, calling it a reflection of societal decay. Several celebrities have been summoned for their involvement.
- Rajan Salvi Resigns from Sena (UBT): Speculation arises about his potential switch to BJP or the Shinde camp after his resignation as deputy leader.
- Jamia Students Detained: Protests erupted over disciplinary actions at Jamia Millia Islamia University, with authorities citing rule violations.
- National Games Victory: A Chandigarh girl won gold in women’s judo (-78kg category) at the 38th National Games in Dehradun, attributing her success to her unique physical traits.
- Maha Kumbh Maghi Purnima: Nearly 2 crore devotees took a holy dip on this auspicious occasion across India.
International News Headlines for School Assembly – 14 February 2025
Keep your peers informed with these global updates:
- Ukraine Conflict Update: U.S. Defense Chief stated that returning Ukraine to its pre-2014 borders is not a “realistic” goal.
- Tulsi Gabbard Confirmed as DNI: The U.S. Senate approved Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence under President Trump’s administration.
- PM Modi Welcomed in Washington: The Indian diaspora greeted PM Modi warmly ahead of his bilateral talks with President Trump.
- Elon Musk’s X Lawsuit Settlement: Reports suggest X (formerly Twitter) agreed to pay $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump.
- Trump-Putin Talks on Ukraine War: Former President Trump initiated efforts to negotiate an end to the ongoing Ukraine war during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Sports News Headlines for School Assembly – 14 February 2025
Engage sports enthusiasts with these highlights:
- IND vs ENG ODI Series Sweep: Shubman Gill’s century led India to dominate England in the third ODI, completing a series sweep ahead of the Champions Trophy.
- Rajat Patidar Named RCB Captain: Royal Challengers Bengaluru announced Rajat Patidar as their captain for IPL 2025.
- Fielding Excellence Praised: India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir expressed satisfaction with the team’s fielding performance against England.
- Mumbai Wins West Zone Under-14 League Title: Mumbai emerged victorious in the West Zone Under-14 cricket league championship.
Business News Headlines for School Assembly – 14 February 2025
Here are some key business updates for students interested in economics and entrepreneurship:
- Railway Station Makeovers Lead by States: Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Bengal spearhead efforts to modernize railway stations across India.
- Retail Inflation Declines: Softer food prices brought retail inflation down to a five-month low in January.
- ONGC-NTPC Renewable Energy Deal: In one of the largest renewable energy transactions, ONGC and NTPC acquired Ayana for $2.3 billion.
Word of the Day – Presage
The word of the day is Presage, which means “to predict or give a warning of an imminent event.”
Examples:
- The dark clouds presage a storm.
- He had a strong presage that something significant was about to happen.
Thought of the Day
“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” – Maya Angelou