School Assembly News Headlines for Tomorrow (24 December 2024): Top Stories, National, International, Sports

School Assembly News Headlines for 24 December 2024

School Assembly News Headlines for 24 December 2024: Students participating in the school assembly news reading activity on 24 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 24 December 2024

Here are the top national news headlines for the school assembly 24 December 2024 –

• India and Kuwait have strengthened their ties by forming a strategic partnership and signing a key defence agreement.
• This development coincided with Kuwait awarding its highest honor, The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer, to PM Modi in recognition of his efforts to enhance bilateral relations between the two nations.
• Congress leader Ajoy Kumar has accused the BJP of consistently insulting Dalits.
• The issue of Jammu and Kashmir's reservation policy has intensified, with CM Omar's own Member of Parliament calling for a protest outside his residence.
• A fraudster has opened an online account using Sunny Leone's name and is receiving Rs 1,000 monthly under a government scheme.
• A three-day series of rituals will be held to commemorate the first anniversary of the Ayodhya Ram temple.
• Former SC judge Sanjay Kaul has been appointed as a member of the Bahrain International Commercial Court.
• The Delhi Transport Department is set to introduce an AI-driven virtual assistant and a new dashboard system aimed at reducing backlogs and enhancing service quality.
• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is expected to finish all pending work on the T-shaped flyover at Mith Chowky in Malad by early next year.
• For the first time since 1996, Bangladesh traders, who have always been a prominent presence at major fairs in Kolkata, are missing this year.
• A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Kutch in Gujarat, with no reported casualties.
• PM Modi praised the Centre's "record-breaking" employment efforts at the Rozgar Mela, highlighting that nearly 10 lakh permanent government jobs have been provided in just 1.5 years.

International News Headlines for School Assembly 24 December 2024

Here are the top international news headlines for the school assembly 24 December 2024 –

• Fitness influencer Miguel Angel Aguilar, 43, has passed away three months after being shot during a robbery in Los Angeles.
• Donald Trump responded to claims suggesting Elon Musk could be in charge of the U.S. administration by stating, "He’s not going to be President."
• Trump has appointed Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American entrepreneur and close aide to Elon Musk, as a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence.
• The Turkish Foreign Minister stated that there is no place for Kurdish militants in Syria’s future, emphasizing Turkey's stance on the issue as it relates to regional security.
• Shadow minister Priti Patel has called for China to be added to the UK's national security risk list, citing concerns over security and potential threats posed by the country.

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 24 December 2024

Here are the top sports news headlines for the school assembly on 24 December 2024 –

• Ravi Shastri has suggested that Rohit Sharma should alter his approach and adopt a more aggressive batting style while playing at No. 6 in the lineup.
• With momentum on their side, Indian women are aiming for a series win against the West Indies.
• Australian tennis player Max Purcell has been provisionally suspended for doping, pending further investigation into the matter.
• Pakistan, the host of the upcoming Champions Trophy, has confirmed that the UAE will serve as a neutral venue for India's matches during the cricket tournament.
• In the Badminton Nationals, Tasnim Mir has reached the semifinals, while defending champion Anmol Kharb has been eliminated.

Business and Start-Ups News Headlines for School Assembly 24 December 2024

Here are the top business news headlines for the school assembly 24 December 2024 –

• Hyundai requested a one-year extension for key emission norms, but the Ministries have denied the request.
• Raghuram Rajan has stated that if things continue "business as usual," achieving a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047 will not be possible.
• The RBI has disclosed a list of the top 100 willful defaulters, revealing that 2,664 corporates owe a total of Rs 1.96 lakh crore.
• At the 55th GST Council meeting, Andhra Pradesh made a special request for an additional 1% GST levy to address disaster-related expenses, triggering similar demands from other states.
• Rohan Mirchandani, the co-founder of Epigamia, has passed away at the age of 42 due to a cardiac arrest.

Word of the Day for School Assembly 24 December 2024 with Meaning

The word of the day for today’s school assembly is “ Epicure ". It means someone who enjoys and appreciates fine food and drinks.

Epicure Meaning (Noun)

Meaning: A person who takes great pleasure in tasting different kinds of food and also refined taste for quality.

Synonym: gourmet, foodie, glutton, sensualist

Antonym: plain eater, spartan, ascetic

Epicure in a Sentence:

• The chef prepared a special meal for the epicures attending the food festival.
• As an epicure, he always seeks out the finest wines for his dinner.

Thought of the Day for School Assembly 24 December 2024

Students note down the thought of the day for the school assembly 24 December 2024 as mentioned in the table below:

The inspirational thought of the day for the school assembly on 24 December 2024 is by  Mother Teresa, an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun and the founder of the Missionaries of Charity. She received the Nobel Peace Prize as well as Bharat Ratna.

Meaning: It highlights that everyone should focus on enjoying and appreciating the present moment rather than worrying about the past or future. We should find contentment in the now,  through this, we truly need to feel happy at each moment.