School assembly guide [26 July 2024]: Thought for the Day, news headlines and anchoring script

Get ready for an outstanding school assembly with this comprehensive guide. It features a thought-provoking ‘Thought for the Day,’ the latest news headlines and an engaging anchoring script—designed to captivate and motivate your audience.

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Mumbai: School assemblies serve as a unifying moment for the school community. They are opportunities to reinforce our school’s identity and goals, cultivating a sense of unity and shared purpose. More than a daily routine, assemblies are a vital platform for inspiring and motivating students. They help build self-confidence, broaden knowledge, stimulate creativity, and enhance aesthetic appreciation. Assemblies are occasions to celebrate achievements, share significant news, and learn about important global events.

In this article, we will provide key headlines from national, international, and sports news, thought for the day and an anchoring script to ensure everyone is well-informed and ready for the school assembly on July 26th.

Thought for the Day in English

“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.” – Swami Vivekananda.

School assembly news headlines

Refer to the top national, international, and sports news headlines for school assembly:

National news for school assembly

1. The Union Law Ministry On Thursday notified the Rajya Sabha that there are currently 357 vacant judge positions across various High Courts in the country, with the Allahabad High Court experiencing the highest number of vacancies.
2. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday announced that the Maharashtra government will establish onion banks in various locations to aid farmers growing this perishable crop. During a review meeting of the initiative, the CM explained that onions will be stored using solar energy, enabling farmers to hold onto their produce until they secure better prices. The project will launch in Rahuri, Ahmednagar, with additional facilities to be set up promptly in Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Solapur—areas known for high onion production, according to the CM.
3. President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two significant halls in Rashtrapati Bhavan: ‘Durbar Hall’ is now ‘Ganatantra Mandap,’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ is now ‘Ashok Mandap.’ This change aims to align the atmosphere of the prestigious building with Indian cultural values and ethos.
4. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that 6,700 Indian students have returned from Bangladesh due to the violent clashes in the country. These clashes, which erupted weeks ago, were triggered by student protests against a controversial job quota system implemented by the Sheikh Hasina-led government. The violence has resulted in over 100 deaths.
5. A nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud delivered a landmark judgment in an 8:1 decision on July 25. The ruling determined that State Legislatures have the authority to tax mining lands and quarries independently of the Parliament’s Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957.

International news for school assembly

1. Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Sri Lanka’s former Army chief who orchestrated the military campaign that led to the defeat of the LTTE, officially announced his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential election on Thursday. He pledged to combat corruption and strengthen the economy.
2. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Vientiane on Thursday to attend the ASEAN meeting and expressed his eagerness to strengthen India’s relationship with the bloc as the country celebrates ten years of its Act East Policy. Jaishankar was invited by Saleumxay Kommasith, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, to take part in the Foreign Ministers’ Meetings held under the ASEAN framework, including the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS), and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) formats.
3. Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has launched a series of attacks against his new campaign rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. He has labelled her as “unfit to rule” and characterised her as a “radical left lunatic” whom he believes voters will dismiss in the upcoming November election.
4. One of the two intense wildfires threatening the town of Jasper in the largest national park of the Canadian Rockies surged into the town on Wednesday, igniting buildings. Officials from Jasper National Park reported that the fire reached the Southern part of the town on Wednesday evening. Firefighters were engaged in battling several structural fires and focused on safeguarding critical infrastructure.
5. Typhoon Gaemi, which struck Taiwan, has caused flooding in low-lying areas, landslides, and significant damage to homes and businesses. The storm, which moved across the western Pacific, has resulted in 22 fatalities in the Philippines due to flooding and landslides, and three deaths in Taiwan. Additionally, over 220 people have been reported injured.

Sports news for school assembly

Anchoring script for school assembly

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