National News
- Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a complete tax rebate on income up to ₹12.75 lakh.
- Bharat Mobility Global Expo: PM Narendra Modi inaugurates the event at Bharat Mandapam, showcasing India’s advancements in mobility.
- Surat Airport Gains International Status: Gujarat’s Surat Airport is now officially recognized for international travel.
- Kalaignar Sports Kit Initiative: Tamil Nadu distributes sports kits to 12,000 village panchayats to promote rural sports.
- Digital Detox in Karnataka: The state government introduces an initiative to curb digital addiction and encourage responsible gaming.
- Weather Concerns: India prepares for a warmer February, raising concerns over wheat and rapeseed crop yields.
- Delhi Assembly Election 2025: Voting is set for February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.
- Year of Reforms in Defence: The Ministry of Defence declares 2025 as the “Year of Reforms” for operational efficiency.
- Indian Navy’s Anti-Piracy Mission: Navy personnel successfully rescue Iranian and Pakistani nationals from pirates near Somalia.
- Green Hydrogen Mission: The government releases guidelines for pilot projects in the shipping sector.
International News
- World Interfaith Harmony Week Begins: From February 1 to 7, nations focus on interreligious dialogue and peace.
- Invest Karnataka 2025 & Aero India: Bengaluru gears up for these major global investor and aviation events.
- Jeju Air Crash Investigation: South Korean authorities probe the causes of the recent air incident.
- Indian Chess Achievement: R Vaishali wins a bronze medal at the World Blitz Chess Championship.
- India’s Drag King: Hemanth Muddappa clinches three national titles in motorcycle drag racing, bringing his tally to 15.
- IMF Growth Forecast: The International Monetary Fund revises India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.7% for FY24.
- Odisha’s LABHA Yojana: A new minimum support price scheme aims to support tribal communities in forest produce collection.
Sports News
- Khelo India Winter Games: The 5th edition will take place in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir, from February 22 to 25.
- Inclusive Sports Meet in Kerala: A sporting event for differently-abled students starts on February 3 in Kozhikode.
- Cricket: Yashasvi Jaiswal nears a double century in the Vizag Test, scoring 179* on Day 1.
- U19 World Cup: India advances to the semifinals with a 132-run win over Nepal, thanks to centuries by Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas.
- NBA Trade Shocker: Luka Doncic moves from Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade for Anthony Davis.
- Golf: The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am concludes, with Rory McIlroy hitting a hole-in-one.
- Scottish Football Transfers: Celtic eyes Kelechi Iheanacho, while Rangers target Chelsea’s Aaron Anselmino.
- NFL News: San Francisco 49ers’ Nick Bosa welcomes Robert Saleh’s return as defensive coordinator.
- Cricket: Australia dominates West Indies in the first ODI with an eight-wicket victory, led by Xavier Bartlett’s four-wicket haul.
- Davis Cup Clash: India faces Pakistan in Islamabad on February 3-4, marking their first Davis Cup meeting in Pakistan since 1964.
These headlines provide a concise and informative update for school assemblies, ensuring students stay aware of current events.