Latest School Assembly News Headlines for February 5

Students presenting news in school assemblies should stay informed about major national, international, and sports developments. Below is a compilation of significant news updates for Wednesday, covering crucial events across various sectors.

National News Headlines for School Assembly – February 5, 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections Underway: Voting commenced today in Delhi, with results set for release on February 8.

PM Modi to Visit Maha Kumbh Mela: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Prayagraj on Wednesday to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela and take a holy dip at the Sangam around 11 AM.

18 Indian Nationals Return from Libya: The Indian Embassy in Libya has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 18 citizens from Benghazi.

Telangana Seeks Nationwide Caste Survey: The Telangana Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the central government to conduct a nationwide caste-based survey.

India-Bhutan Defence Cooperation Strengthened: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India’s continued support for Bhutan’s defense preparedness.

LGBTQ+ Community Benefits Expanded: The government has announced that LGBTQ+ couples will now be eligible for ration card and joint bank account benefits.

MGNREGS Worker Data Update: Government records indicate that over 1.55 crore worker names were removed from the MGNREGS rolls between 2022 and 2024.

India-Bangladesh Cooperation on Border Security: The Indian government has expressed expectations of Bangladesh’s assistance in addressing cross-border crimes.

UNGA President’s India Visit: United Nations General Assembly President Dennis Francis is in India for a four-day visit focusing on bilateral discussions.

Bhutan King’s Special Visit: Bhutan’s King is in India on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi.

International News Headlines for School Assembly – February 5, 2025

Maldives Targets 3 Lakh Indian Tourists: The Maldives aims to attract 300,000 Indian tourists in 2025, as per its latest tourism projections.

Jens Stoltenberg Returns to Norwegian Government: The former NATO chief has been appointed as Norway’s new finance minister.

Ebola Vaccine Trials Approved in Uganda: The World Health Organization has welcomed Uganda’s decision to begin Ebola vaccine trials.

Survey Indicates Improved Social Harmony in Singapore: A new survey highlights growing racial and religious harmony in Singapore.

China Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google: Authorities in China have initiated an antitrust probe into Google’s business practices.

French Government Expected to Survive No-Confidence Vote: With far-right backing, France’s government is likely to withstand a parliamentary no-confidence motion.

Dubai Peace Summit Attendees Include Indian Figures: Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi and yoga guru Baba Ramdev are among those attending a global peace summit in Dubai.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly – February 5, 2025

Dottin Climbs ICC Rankings: Deandra Dottin moves up significantly in the ICC Women’s T20 rankings, while Sophie Ecclestone retains the top position.

Former Footballer Wins Gold in Cycling: David Beckham of Andaman & Nicobar, once a footballer, secures gold in the National Games as a cyclist.

Shubman Gill Supports Team Post BGT Defeat: Indian cricketer Shubman Gill has backed his teammates following the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss ahead of the England ODI series.

Varun Chakaravarthy Joins India’s ODI Squad: Spinner Varun Chakaravarthy has been added to India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series against England.

Sam Konstas Exits Sri Lanka Tour: Australian cricketer Sam Konstas will leave Sri Lanka to participate in a Sheffield Shield match.

Mohun Bagan Eyes Home Record in ISL: Mohun Bagan looks to extend its record by securing a ninth consecutive home victory against Punjab FC in the Indian Super League.