School Assembly Highlights: Himanshu Jakhar Breaks Neeraj Chopra's Record, India-UK Education Ties Strengthen
Young athlete Himanshu Jakhar broke a long-standing javelin record; UK-India education collaboration expands with new university campuses; Indian markets rise amid optimism on US-India trade.
On October 11, 2025, 17-year-old Indian javelin thrower Himanshu Jakhar set a new meet record by throwing 79.96m at the 40th National Junior Athletics Championships, surpassing Neeraj Chopra's 2014 record of 76.50m. In education, PM Narendra Modi and UK PM Keir Starmer announced expansion of British universities in India, with the University of Southampton's campus in Gurugram opening and enrolling its first batch.
Indian stock markets also showed gains as geopolitical tensions eased and a potential US-India trade deal fostered optimism. The BSE Sensex rose by 422 points, while the Nifty 50 increased by 128 points. Additionally, Leh district administration took legal measures to curb social media misinformation after recent violence, restoring mobile internet services in the area.
In international news, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado received the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy and human rights, and Afghanistan's Foreign Minister recognized India's timely assistance after a recent earthquake.