Here are national, international, business, and sports news headlines for the school assembly on 13 February 2025. It covers political updates, economic trends, global affairs, and sports highlights.
National News
- PM Narendra Modi departs from Marseille, France, to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.
- Over 2 crore devotees take a holy dip on Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh.
- Karnataka secures ₹5 lakh crore in investment proposals at Invest Karnataka 2025.
- DRDO unveils India’s first indigenous VHS surveillance radar at Aero India 2025.
- Ayodhya Ram Temple’s chief priest, Acharya Satyendra Das, passes away.
International News
- PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurate a new Indian Consulate in Marseille.
- India and France sign 10 agreements in technology, nuclear energy, and innovation during PM Modi’s visit.
- American teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021, returns home after a prisoner exchange.
- China removes a buoy from Japan’s EEZ near the Senkaku Islands, escalating tensions.
- Israel’s Netanyahu warns of ending the Gaza ceasefire if Hamas does not release hostages.
Sports News
- India scores 356 against England in the 3rd ODI with stellar performances by Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer.
- Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025; replacements announced as Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy join the squad.
- England faces a final chance to break free against an aggressive Indian cricket team in the ongoing series.
- Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy 2025; Steve Smith takes over as Australia’s captain.
- Keymer defeats Carlsen in the semifinal game of the Weissenhaus Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.
Business News
- India’s net direct tax collection rises by 14.69% to ₹17.78 lakh crore as of February 10, 2025.
- Lam Research announces a ₹10,000 crore investment in India to boost semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
- Hitachi Payment Services acquires a stake in Spydra to strengthen offerings in blockchain and Web 3.0 technologies.
Science and Technology
- ISRO successfully tests vacuum ignition of its cryogenic engine for future space missions.
- IIT Bombay researchers develop an innovative method to measure iron coating degradation.
Thought of the Day
“A country’s greatness lies in its undying ideals of love and sacrifice.” – Sarojini Naidu
Word of the Day
Ephemeral (adjective): Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting.
- Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral, fading within minutes.