If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most important national, international, and sports-related news items to keep students well-informed about the latest events happening both within the country and across the world.
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National News
1. CM Siddaramaiah Meets PM, Pushes for Higher Sugarcane Price and AIIMS Approval
2. SC: Witness Statements in Virtual Hearings Must Be Sent to Them Electronically
3. HC Seeks Priya Kapur’s Reply on Plea by Karisma Kapoor’s Children Over Father’s Alleged Will
4. Exports Fall 11.8% in October; Trade Deficit Rises to Record USD 41.68 Billion
5. Tampering With Mobile IMEI Now a Non-Bailable Offence: DoT Announces 3-Year Jail, ₹50-Lakh Penalty
6. Red Fort Blast Case: NIA Arrests Second Aide of Suicide Bomber; Accused Modified Drones, Attempted Making Rockets
7. Assam Orders ‘Special Revision’ of Voter List; Final Roll on February 10, 2026
8. Government Imposes Import Restrictions on Select Platinum Jewellery to Prevent FTA Misuse
9. Odisha Begins Pre-Test for 2027 Census House-Listing Exercise
International News
1. UN Approves US Plan for International Stabilisation Force in Gaza
2. Most Schools in Gaza Destroyed; Hundreds of Thousands of Children Unable to Return to Class
3. Climate Change Is Real; India Will Announce Updated NDC by December: Environment Minister Yadav at UN COP30
4. Global Partnerships Essential for Industrial Transition: India’s Environment Minister
5. India-US Trade Deal in Final Stages; Tariff Issues Likely Resolved Soon
6. India and Russia Working to Finalise New Agreements Ahead of President Putin’s Delhi Visit
7. EAM Jaishankar Arrives in Russia on a Three-Day Visit
8. Iran Suspends Visa-Waiver Facility for Indians After Misuse by Criminal Elements
9. Ethiopia Confirms Three Deaths in New Marburg Virus Outbreak
10. US Request Regarding G20 Declaration Not Dependent on Host South Africa
11. Trump Says US Will Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia Before Crown Prince’s Washington Visit
12. Bangladesh’s Interim Government Urges India to Extradite Sheikh Hasina and Her Aide
13. Nepal: Twelve Parties Register on Day One for General Election
Sports News
1. Jake Paul to Face Two-Time World Champion Anthony Joshua on December 19
2. Indian Boxers Shine: Hitesh Defeats Former World Champion Okazawa at World Cup Finals
3. Ranking Points to Influence Qualification for Los Angeles Olympics: World Boxing President
4. Women’s Premier League 2026: Venues and Fixtures Likely to Be Finalised on November 26
5. India Look to Rebuild in Final ODI Against Bangladesh in Dhaka
6. Shubman Gill Not Travelling to Guwahati; Doubtful for Second Test
7. Cummins to Captain Sunrisers Hyderabad for Third Straight IPL Season
8. Arjun Makes Comfortable Draw With Black Pieces in FIDE World Cup
9. Shahbaz Stars Again as Bengal Eye Fourth Win of the Season
10. Smaran Hits Double Century to Put Karnataka in Command
11. Gill Under Pressure; Split Captaincy Is a Smart Move, Says Abhinav Mukund