School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Top national, international, business and sports updates
School Assembly Headlines for July 31: National news
India successfully launches NASA-ISRO NISAR satellite to map Earth's land and ice
ISRO launched on Wednesday a $1.5 billion, first-of-its-kind radar imaging satellite built in collaboration with NASA, deploying it to help enhance global monitoring of climate change and natural disasters.
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Jaishankar: No Modi-Trump phone conversation took place during India-Pakistan tensions
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed that the United States had no involvement in resolving the May hostilities between India and Pakistan, telling the Rajya Sabha—despite opposition criticism—that there was no phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump during the period of tension.
School Assembly Headlines for July 31: International news
8.8 magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami along coasts of Russia, Japan, and the US
Tsunami waves hit Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake—one of the strongest ever recorded—struck near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29. However, Hawaii lifted its evacuation orders just hours later.
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire breach, warns of escalation amid border tensions
Thailand has accused Cambodia of violating a ceasefire along the border, warning of a stronger response as tensions escalate despite recent peace efforts. The Thai military reported grenade and small arms fire in Sisaket province, while Cambodia denied any breach and called for international observers. The ceasefire—brokered by Malaysia and the U.S.—was established after deadly clashes that had displaced thousands.
School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Sports news
England vs India: Ben Stokes sidelined due to injury, Ollie Pope named stand-in captain
Ahead of the final Test against India, set to begin this Thursday (July 31) at The Kia Oval, England's selection committee has made four changes to the squad, with captain Ben Stokes ruled out due to a right shoulder injury.
Jasprit Bumrah to sit out Oval Test, Akash Deep expected to step in for India's 'handle with care' fast bowler
With the series on the line, India has suffered a setback as reports indicate that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah will miss the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, starting Thursday.
Abhishek Sharma becomes World No.1 in T20Is, joins Kohli, Suryakumar; Pant rewarded for gritty fifty through fracture
Abhishek Sharma has risen to the top of T20I batting, becoming just the third Indian male cricketer to claim the No. 1 spot in the ICC batter rankings. The 24-year-old left-hander has replaced Australia's Travis Head at the summit.
School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Business news
Reports suggest that NPCI is considering the introduction of face ID and biometric authentication for UPI payments to enhance transaction speed, security, and user convenience.
Indian-origin executive Shailesh Jejurikar is set to become the CEO of Procter & Gamble in January 2026, taking over the role after serving as the company's COO.
School Assembly Headlines for July 31: Thought of the Day
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." – Winston Churchill
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