School Assembly News Headlines for Tomorrow (17 December 2024): Top Stories, National, International, Sports

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 December 2024

School Assembly News Headlines for 17 December 2024: Students participating in the school assembly news reading activity on 17 December can check the list of top national, international and sports news headlines here. Students can also check 'Word of the Day' and 'Thought of the Day' along with the news headlines here.

National News Headlines for School Assembly 17 December 2024

Here are the top national news headlines for the school assembly 17 December 2024 –

• On Vijay Diwas, President Murmu and PM Modi paid tribute to the soldiers of the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
• Sri Lankan President Dissanayake has arrived in Delhi for his first foreign visit since taking office, with agreements prepared for discussion.
• Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, at the age of 73 and died due to complications from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
• "In Bastar, Amit Shah assures rehabilitation for surrendered Maoists, stating that killing is not the way forward."
• At the Magazine lunch, the External Affairs Minister, Jaishankar said that Achieving balance with China is complex as both nations evolve.
• Veteran congress leader, Mani Shankar Aiyar stated that “My political career was both made and unmade by the Gandhis.
• "Return Nehru’s letters”: A member of PMML has written to Rahul Gandhi about the papers reportedly 'taken' by Sonia in 2008.
• Mumbai wakes up to the second coldest day of the season, with the temperature at 14 degrees Celsius.
• The average age of Maharashtra's new cabinet is 55.38 years, with 18 new faces joining the team. Aditi Tatkare, at 36, is the youngest minister, while Ganesh Naik, at 74, is the oldest.
• A doctors' association has announced a 10-day demonstration in response to the rape-murder at RG Kar hospital, after two key suspects were granted bail.
• Karnataka is set to introduce a Bill to protect platform-based gig workers following another round of discussions with Rahul Gandhi.
• According to the report, squally weather, with wind speeds ranging from 35 km/h to 45 km/h and gusts reaching up to 55 km/h, is expected to persist along and off the South Tamil Nadu coast.

International News Headlines for School Assembly 17 December 2024

Here are the top international news headlines for the school assembly 17 December 2024 –

• An Israeli airstrike killed a journalist in Gaza, with the IDF claiming that he was a "terrorist."
• Muhammad Yunus stated that Bangladesh will hold elections either in late 2025 or the first half of 2026.
• Hundreds are feared dead as Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc on France’s Mayotte island.
• South Korean investigators have called for impeached President Yoon to answer questions regarding a martial law decree.
• The leader of Syria's rebel faction has met with the U.N. envoy in Damascus.
• Britain has announced a 50 million pounds aid package for Syria.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 17 December 2024

Here are the top sports news headlines for the school assembly on 17 December 2024 –

• India Women defeated the West Indies by 49 runs in the first T20I, extending their unbeaten streak against them.
• IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah stated that the bowling unit is undergoing a transition, emphasizing, "As a team, we don't blame each other... I am doing my best to support them."
• The youngest world champions D. Gukesh has arrived at his home town, Chennai.
• Pep Guardiola admitted that he is not good enough following Manchester City's recent defeat.
• Former Australian bowler and Pakistan coach, Jason Gillespie has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board, stating that he was "completely and utterly blindsided" by their actions.

Business and Start-Ups News Headlines for School Assembly 17 December 2024

Here are the top business news headlines for the school assembly 17 December 2024 –

• The new eastern route reduces both shipping time and costs, and is expected to enhance trade between India and Russia.
• Bitcoin has surged above $105,000 for the first time.
• Co-founder of the World Inequality Lab and Inequality Database, Thomas Piketty stated, "We can't increase taxes on the upper middle class if the wealthiest individuals are not taxed at a higher rate."
• Toyota expressed, "As a Japanese company, when we look at the Indian market, we see both hope and tremendous potential, which remains very high."
• Sumit Bohra, President of the Insurance Brokers Association of India, stated that medical inflation of 14% is driving an increase in health insurance premiums.

Word of the Day for School Assembly 17 December 2024 with Meaning

The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “Tenacity". It means being determined and not giving up, even when things are tough.

Tenacity Meaning (Noun)

Meaning: It is quality displayed by someone who just won’t quit

Synonym: perseverance, determination, resolve, dedication

Antonym: Indifference, laziness, weakness, giving up

Tenacity in a Sentence:

• The team’s tenacity in the final minutes secured their victory.
• Her tenacity in studying paid off when she aced the exam.

Thought of the Day for School Assembly 17 December 2024

Students note down the thought of the day for the school assembly 17 December 2024 as mentioned in the table below:

The inspirational thought of the day for the school assembly on 17 December 2024 is by Lyndon B. Johnson (Lyndon Baines Johnson), an American politician and modern democracy who served as the 36th president of the United States. His administration passed many major laws that made substantial changes in civil rights, health care, welfare, and education.

Meaning: It highlights that deciding to do what is morally right is often, not the hardest part of a situation. The real challenge is understanding what is the right thing to do. It also suggests that clarity about what is right can be hard to find.