16th August, School News Headlines Today: The morning assembly is an age-old school custom that is still religiously observed. Schools conduct the morning assembly where students and teachers congregate together.
The format of the assembly differs from school to school, but some key elements remain the same, like a speech by the principal or any other senior head and news reading. Students also display their talents, participate in speeches and debates and perform fun skits.
Prayers and light physical activity can also be included in the morning school assembly. However, today we’ll focus on the reading of the news headlines. It serves the purpose of creating awareness among the students about global and domestic current affairs.
It takes a lot of time and effort to curate the headlines, and we’re here to ease your burden. Check the latest news headlines for 16 August to be read during the assembly here.
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National News Headlines for Today’s School Assembly August 16
- India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on August 16. The Prime Minister, Shree Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, speaking on issues like Manipur, development, corruption, dynasty politics, terrorism and handling of Covid-19.
- The Opposition slammed PM Modi’s Independence Day speech, calling it directionless.
- Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh faced heavy rains. Red was issued and Char Dham Yatra was suspended.
- Social Media celebrity Elvish Yadav won the Big Boss OTT 2 while Abhishek Malhan was declared the runner-up.
- India and China agreed to resolve border issues quickly after a 2-day meeting.
- Manipur CM N Biren Singh appealed to Meities and Kukis to “Forgive and Forget” and live in peace.
- Yamuna water level again crossed the warning mark in Delhi, putting many areas on high alert.
International News for Today’s School Assembly
- Former US President Donald Trump promised to release a detailed report on Georgia election fraud amid his Indictment Case.
- Islamabad court dismissed former disgraded PM Imran Khan’s appeal for bail in six cases.
- Burj Khalifa was illuminated in the colours of the Indian flag on Independence Day in Dubai.
- NATO released a statement supporting Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty after one official claimed it needed to cede territory to Russia to join NATO.
- Russia claimed that Ukraine’s military was almost exhausted as it continued to strike residential areas.
- Floods caused landslides and infrastructural damage in Northern China’s Xian City.
Sports News for Today’s Assembly
- Neymar quit European football club Paris Saint Germain to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal for a $100 million-plus offer.
- India’s Gukesh lost the first game of the Chess World Cup quarterfinal to Norway’s Magnus Carlsen.
- Spain beat Sweden to reach the final of the Women’s Football World Cup.
- India lost the T20 series against West Indies after losing the fifth and final game.
- The ticket registration for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 began on August 15.
Important Days on 16 August
- Bennington Battle Day
- Parsi New Year Navroz 2023
Thought of the Day
“Two ways of building character-cultivating strength to challenge oppression, and tolerate the resultant hardships that give rise to courage and awareness.” – Sardar Patel
