Today’s School Assembly Headlines (7th October 2025): India begins strict action against cough-syrup maker, and Other News in English

7th October, School Assembly News Headlines Today: Staying current on events, both in India and across the globe, is a critical step toward becoming informed and engaged citizens. By exploring stories on politics, sports, international affairs, and local school developments, we not only expand our knowledge but also cultivate the critical thinking necessary to understand the connections between these events and their potential impact on our lives.

Please listen attentively as we bring you 7th October’s top news headlines that are shaping our world.

National News Headlines for School Assembly

• The Supreme Court has started hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Dr. Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenged his preventive detention under the National Security Act.

• India begins criminal action against cough-syrup makers as 10 children found dead because of it.

• The Bombay High Court has directed former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede to submit his cancelled liquor license as part of the ongoing First Information Report (FIR) case.

• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Australia on October 9, 2025, for strategic talks.

• The Supreme Court will hear a plea questioning whether military discipline takes precedence over religious freedom in the Armed Forces.

• After floods struck Nepal, PM Modi gave the country his word that India is prepared to help as a "first responder."

• The Center was accused by Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh of exploiting "Bachat Utsav" as a distraction from more important problems like inflation and economic hardship.

• Drug producers have been forewarned by the Union Health Ministry to adhere to the updated Schedule M standards, or risk having their licenses revoked.

• To improve its marine capabilities, the Indian Navy will commission INS Androth on October 6, 2025.

• Amidst tense relations over tariff policies, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stressed that any trade agreement between the US and India must follow India's "red lines."

International News Headlines for School Assembly

• Russia claims to have shot down 251 Ukrainian drones in a single night.

• Netanyahu is facing intense criticism from the far-right as Trump pushes for an end to the Gaza conflict.

• Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, issued a stern warning to India against initiating any future military conflict with Pakistan.

• A new government has been formed in France amidst ongoing political instability.

• Russia has condemned a US military strike on a suspected drug vessel near Venezuela.

• The death toll from the tragic school collapse in Indonesia has risen to 49, with rescue operations continuing at the site.

• Iran has announced that its cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog is no longer relevant.

• A severe blizzard has left nearly 1,000 people stranded on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest.

• The Prime Minister of Georgia labeled the election day protest as an attempted "coup" and has vowed a stringent crackdown on the demonstrators.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly

• Hikaru Nakamura pulled off an upset, defeating world champion D Gukesh as the US team whitewashed India 5-0 in the live chess spectacle, Checkmate.

• Barcelona suffered a heavy 4-1 loss to Sevilla, continuing their struggles.

• The Indian junior women's hockey team was thrashed 5-0 by Australia's U21 team.

• A number of Indian players are slated to feature in the sixth edition of the Lankan Premier League (LPL) cricket tournament.

• Para-athlete Navdeep Singh delivered a roaring performance, contributing to India's record medal haul at the World Para Championships.

10 Exciting Questions for School Assembly: 

1. Question: What is the capital of New Zealand? 

Answer: Wellington.

2. Question: Who is known as the "Father of Modern Physics"? 

Answer: Albert Einstein.

3. Question: What major historical event began in 1914?

Answer: World War I.

4. Question: What element has the atomic number 8? 

Answer: Oxygen.

5. Question: What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected China with the West? 

Answer: The Silk Road.

6. Question: Which literary character said, "All the world's a stage"? 

Answer: Jaques (in Shakespeare's As You Like It).

7. Question: How many degrees are in a full circle? 

Answer: 360 degrees.

8. Question: What mammal can fly? 

Answer: Bat.

9. Question: What is the largest city in the world by population (as of early 2024 data)? 

Answer: Tokyo (often cited as the largest metropolitan area).

10. Question: What color is formed by mixing blue and yellow? 

Answer: Green.

Thought of the day:

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” 

Word of the day:

Ineffable

Meaning: too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example: "The beauty of the sunset over the mountains was so profound that she found it completely ineffable."

Headlines from school assemblies are significant because they inform everyone about world happenings. Reputable sources guarantee correct information, which keeps students informed and gives them a better grasp of current affairs.