School Assembly News Headlines for 29th of July 2025

School Assembly Headlines

Date: 29th July 2025

Good morning dear students, School assemblies are not only a platform for sharing important announcements but also an opportunity to stay updated with what's happening around the world. Each morning, we will bring you the latest national, international, and educational headlines so that you remain aware and informed citizens of tomorrow. Here are today’s important news highlights:

National News

• India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals: After a five-year pause, India has restarted issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens, showing efforts to improve diplomatic relations.
• Employment Update: According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), India's Worker Population Ratio rose to 58.2% in 2023-24, while the unemployment rate declined to 3.2%.
• China Builds Mega Dam on Brahmaputra: China has begun constructing a huge hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra), causing environmental and strategic concerns for India and Bangladesh.

International News

• Ceasefire Agreement in Africa: A ceasefire deal was signed between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels in Doha. However, experts view it as fragile.
• NASA Launches TRACERS Mission: NASA successfully launched its TRACERS mission to study Earth’s magnetic field and protect against solar storms.

Appointments

• Ajay Seth Appointed as IRDAI Chairman: Former Finance Secretary Ajay Seth has been named Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India.

Defence & Events

• Kargil Vijay Diwas Padyatra: On July 26, 2025, ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ organized a padyatra in Drass to honor 26 years of India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War.

Sources: Press Information Bureau, Times of India, Reuters, DD News, NASA, Vatican News