Top School Assembly News November 17 : National, International, Sports & Business

Stay informed with the top national, international, business, sports, and education updates for November 17, 2025. From major political developments to global diplomatic updates and remarkable achievements in sports, here’s everything you need to know for today’s school assembly.

Top National News

Former Union Minister RK Singh Resigns from BJP
Former Union Minister RK Singh announced his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. The decision came just hours after he was suspended and issued a show-cause notice—one he claims did not specify any charges.

ECI Clarifies Aadhaar Use in Bihar Electoral Roll Update
The Election Commission of India (ECI) informed the Supreme Court that Aadhaar should be used strictly for identity verification and not for determining citizenship during the preparation of Bihar’s revised electoral roll.

Other Key National Headlines

Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasized that the media must act more responsibly in the era of Artificial Intelligence. PM Narendra Modi urged engineers of the Bullet Train project to document their field experiences. The Supreme Court will hear a plea on stubble burning and air pollution this Monday. More than 49 crore electors have received enumeration forms under SIR Phase Two. Gastroenteritis outbreak in Mizoram’s Lawngtlai district has claimed six lives. Tamil Nadu CM stated that the press remains a pillar of democracy. Leaders Jitan Manjhi and Upendra Kushwaha met BJP’s Dharmendra Pradhan ahead of government formation in Bihar. Tripura CM rejected calls for a CBI probe into a banned cough syrup seizure case.

Top International News

US Immigration Official Criticizes Church’s Stand on Deportations
US border czar Tom Homan stated that the Catholic Church’s concerns about the Trump administration’s mass deportations were “wrong.”

ISI’s 'Disappear and Dump' Policy Continues in Balochistan
According to intelligence sources, Pakistan’s ISI continues its controversial policy in Balochistan, with seven individuals reported missing from Kech, Mastung, and Panjgur.

Other International Highlights

Dhaka, Bangladesh remains under tight security ahead of a crucial tribunal verdict involving ex-PM Hasina. Iran announced that it is no longer enriching uranium at any nuclear facility. Israeli leadership asserted no possibility of a Palestinian state ahead of a UN vote. Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange deal with Russia. Greece and Ukraine have signed a US gas supply agreement. The UN climate body proposes a new fossil fuel document by October 2026. Germany cancelled an auction of Holocaust artifacts after public backlash. Nepal’s Election Commission published its election schedule, with nominations set for January 20. EAM S. Jaishankar met top Qatari leaders to discuss bilateral and global issues. Pakistan reaffirmed efforts to strengthen defence ties with Jordan. UK Home Secretary Mahmood said illegal immigration is "tearing the UK apart". The US Republican Party dismissed claims of an affordability crisis.

Top Sports News

India Shines at 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics
India started its Deaflympics campaign with an outstanding performance, earning four medals in shooting, including a world-record gold by Dhanush Srikanth and a double podium finish by Mahit Sandhu and Komal Waghmare.

Other Major Sports Updates

Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in his record-breaking 6th World Cup as Portugal qualifies after defeating Armenia. Daryl Mitchell’s 119-run knock helped New Zealand secure a 7-run win against West Indies in the 1st ODI. Pakistan Shaheens defeated India A by 8 wickets in the Asia Cup Rising Stars tournament. India A clinched the series against SA A with a 9-wicket win, thanks to Gaikwad and Rana. In chess, Erigaisi remains India’s lone warrior in the FIDE World Cup. Sharandeep Singh scored a century for Jharkhand against Andhra. Pankaj Advani and Rupesh Damani advanced to knockout stages of the World Cup of Snooker. Shooter Harpreet Singh is in medal contention at the World Championships. J&K gained control over Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy clash. Denmark's squad faced illness ahead of their World Cup qualifier vs Scotland. SA coach Conrad praised the country's spin revolution, saying they’re “not a fast-bowling nation anymore.” Over 600 runners took part in the Jammu Midnight Marathon. Indian boxers dominated Day 1 of the World Boxing Cup Finals, with Preeti securing a medal on her return.

Top Business News

Indian Markets End Week on a Strong Note

India’s equity markets closed the week higher due to:

Resolution of the US government shutdown Improved domestic economic fundamentals Strong Q2 earnings Record-low inflation in October Increased expectations of an RBI rate cut Sectors including IT, pharma, healthcare, and auto led the rally.

Top Education News

Tamil Nadu Challenges President’s Decision on NEET Exemption Bill

The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court against the President’s decision to withhold assent to the Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021, which seeks exemption from NEET and proposes admissions based on Class 12 scores through a scientific normalization method.

Thought of the Day

“Success grows when discipline becomes a habit, not an effort.”

सफलता तब बढ़ती है जब अनुशासन प्रयास नहीं, आदत बन जाता है।

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