Students preparing for their school assembly on October 17, 2025 , can find the latest news updates here. These headlines cover important events from India and around the world, including sports. The information is current as of October 16, 2025 . This news report will help students understand key events and prepare their assembly presentations clearly and simply.
National News Updates
India's Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh , spoke on Thursday, October 16, 2025 , about 'Operation Sindoor.' He said this operation is a great example of India being **self-reliant** in its defence sector. This means most of the equipment used by the armed forces during the operation was made in India.
A hospital in Madhya Pradesh is now being watched closely. This comes after reports of 'worms' found in medicines, following a past tragedy involving cough syrup. Authorities are looking into the matter to ensure patient safety.
Amit Shah , a top government official, stated that there will be **zero tolerance** against criminals who operate from foreign lands. This means the government will not allow criminals to escape justice by working from outside India.
India is set to host a major meeting for **aircraft accident investigators** from the **Asia Pacific** region. This important meeting will take place from October 28 to October 31 . Experts will discuss ways to investigate plane crashes better.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that India puts its **consumer interests first** when importing oil and gas. This statement came after comments from **Donald Trump** about India buying Russian oil. India ensures its people get energy at fair prices.
International News Updates
In a developing situation, Israel received the remains of two more hostages on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 . However, there was confusion when the Israeli military later said one body received earlier was not a hostage. This confusion has increased tensions around the fragile peace deal that has stopped a two-year conflict in the region.
An earthquake with a strong magnitude of 6.7 struck Papua, Indonesia . There are no immediate details on damage or injuries, but authorities are monitoring the situation.
US Treasury Secretary **Bessent** announced that the United States expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy. This move is part of wider international efforts related to energy trade and global politics.
The United States has issued a warning about hackers. It said that hackers are using **F5 devices** to target government computer networks. People are advised to take steps to protect their systems.
Donald Trump claimed that Prime Minister **Narendra Modi** has assured him that India will not buy Russian oil. This statement adds to ongoing discussions about global oil markets and international relations.
Sports News Highlights
The city of **Ahmedabad** is likely to host the **2030 Commonwealth Games**. The city has received a recommendation from the governing body, bringing a major international sports event closer to India.
Olympic champion **Ariarne Titmus** has announced her retirement from elite swimming. The Australian swimmer, known for her strong performances, is stepping away from competitive sports.
Golfer **Rory McIlroy** will be a key player to watch at the **DP World India Championships**. He will start his game from the 10th hole at the famous **Delhi Golf Club** on Thursday morning . This championship offers a prize money of $4 million .
Pakistan has ended South Africa's impressive 10-match winning streak in test cricket. Pakistan secured a 93-run victory in the first test match, marking a significant win for their team.
The **India tour of Australia ODI** (One Day International) series will begin on October 19, 2025 . Cricket fans can look forward to watching these exciting matches.
