July 7 School News Headlines: National, International, Sports Updates & Motivational Thought

As we start this new week, let us glance through some of the most significant headlines buzzing in India, the globe, and the sporting world today, July 7. We will also consider a moment in history and end with a motivational thought to begin the day on a positive note.

This Day in History

Did you know that Indian cinema started its mystical journey on 7th July, 1896? It was on this day that the Lumière Brothers presented India's first public film show at Watson Hotel in Mumbai, screening six short films to an inquisitive and astonished crowd of about 200 viewers. This gave birth to what would eventually become one of the biggest filmmaking industries in the world—Bollywood.

 Top News from India

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent warm birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, hailing him as a symbol of peace and compassion.
• India ranked fourth in equality in a global comparison report by the World Bank, ahead of large economies such as the United States and China.
• A huge financial fraud relating to illegal loan apps has been exposed. A chartered accountant was taken into custody in relation to a whopping ₹750 crore fraud connected to Chinese apps.
• Heavy rains and flooding in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in multiple deaths. In a tragic case, an 11-month-old infant lost its whole family in the floods.

International Highlights

• Prime Minister Modi will be attending the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, where world leaders will meet to discuss global issues of interest.
• The US state of Texas is fighting severe floods, and several have been reported missing as rescue efforts continue. 
• 25 years after opening its office, Microsoft has shut its Pakistan office, a development that has attracted much attention.
• A sensational decision by the US President, who has imposed additional tariffs on 12 countries, has set tongues wagging in the international community.
• A stunning blast at a fuel station in Rome injured several individuals. The probe is ongoing.

Sports Corner

• An Indian boxer has made it to the semi-finals at the Kazakhstan World Cup, demonstrating outstanding skills on the world stage.
• Harry Brook of England hit his ninth Test century, cementing his reputation as one of the world's best batsmen.
• Kidambi Srikanth reached the semi-finals of the Canada Open, solidifying his ongoing dominance of the sport of badminton.
• Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj left spectators astounded by taking six wickets in a Test match against England.
• The Texas Super Kings posted a dominant victory in the Major League Cricket Tournament, bolstering their chances of winning the championship.

Thought for the Day

"Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally, it comes from what you do consistently."

Carry this thought with you throughout the week—little, regular actions add up to great outcomes over time. In schoolwork, in athletics, or in habits of daily living, persistence will always prove worthwhile.

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