Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 2: The morning assembly news roundup for September 2, 2025, brings you the latest highlights from national, international, business, sports, and education fronts to keep students updated and aware. Key updates include a new survey for South India’s bullet train project, Chinese President Xi Jinping urging SCO nations to reject Cold War mentality, the rupee breaching the 88-mark against the US dollar, and NCERT launching Bal Vatika TV and DIKSHA 2.0 to expand digital learning.
India
In Uttarakhand’s Yamuna Valley, heavy rains formed an artificial lake near Syana Chatti, prompting the evacuation of over 100 homes. Disaster teams deployed boats and opened helipads to manage risks.
A new bullet train project in South India is under survey to connect four major cities, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed rail connectivity beyond the Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor.
District administration officials said the seasonal Tamak stream had swelled due to continuous rainfall (Source: USDMA)
World
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged SCO members to seek common ground, calling for rejection of “Cold War mentality” and greater regional cooperation in his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
At least nine people were killed after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan, damaging homes and triggering rescue operations in the country’s southeastern region.
THIS CORRECTS THE CASUALTY FIGURES AS PROVIDED BY AFGHAN OFFICIALS – Residents inspect the site of a building destroyed in what Taliban authorities said was a Pakistani deadly drone attack, in Spera district of Khost province, Afghanistan, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Saifullah Zahir)
Business
The rupee breached the 88-mark against the US dollar for the first time, raising concerns about inflation and imports while prompting the Reserve Bank to monitor currency volatility closely.
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea against the rollout of E20 petrol, allowing the fuel blend’s expansion as part of India’s clean energy policy.
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British Airways launched a travel assistance service for Indian students heading to London, offering guidance on documentation, baggage, and arrival to ease the journey for first-time travellers.
About 380 liters of ethanol can be obtained per tonne from maize, making it a viable option for ethanol production along with sugarcane,
the institute said (Reuters File)
Sports
China’s Shi Yuqi clinched his first individual badminton title, after being long recognised as a dependable team-event player, marking a breakthrough in his singles career.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announced Women’s ODI World Cup squads, showing India’s preparations for the upcoming tournament and commitment to strengthening women’s cricket globally.
China’s Shi Yudi beat Thailand’s Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the final to win BWF World Championships in Paris. (AP)
Education
On its 65th Foundation Day, NCERT launched Bal Vatika TV and DIKSHA 2.0, expanding digital learning platforms for young students nationwide.
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The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a PIL seeking transgender-inclusive school textbooks, aiming to promote sensitivity and inclusivity in education.
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