Key Headlines for School Assembly on June 26: National and International Updates

National News

Today's headlines reflect significant events that resonate globally, spanning politics, sports, entertainment, and business. Here are the major stories from India and beyond that students can share during the school assembly to keep everyone informed.

1. A retired bank manager tragically passed away following a skywalk collapse in Faridabad's Sector 88, with the family accusing the Residents' Welfare Association of negligence.


2. The Indian Air Force honors Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla for his recent space journey, celebrating the indomitable spirit of its air warriors.


3. Prime Minister Modi praised Shubhanshu Shukla for successfully launching the Axiom 4 mission, carrying the hopes of 1.4 billion Indians.


4. Local support is vital for the Amarnath Yatra; the Inspector General of Police in Kashmir has announced enhanced security measures for the pilgrimage.


5. Toll collection on the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway will commence soon on a 70 km stretch in Karnataka, ending the free rides.

International News

1. Israel has eliminated Haytham Abdullah Bakri, a key financier for Hezbollah, who was linked to Iran’s Quds Force.


2. Former President Trump claims that Iran's nuclear program has been delayed by decades, stating that the ceasefire is progressing well.


3. A cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles, including electric cars, has sunk in the Pacific Ocean.


4. Who is Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin Democrat? Mira Nair’s son has won the New York mayoral primary and is now a frontrunner.


5. Shubhanshu Shukla sent a message to India from space after the Axiom-4 launch, greeting his fellow countrymen.

Entertainment News

1. Head Over Heels: A supernatural romance K-drama is set to unfold, featuring details on the plot, cast, and where to watch it in India.


2. Esha Gupta has addressed rumors regarding her relationship with Hardik Pandya, clarifying that they have only met a couple of times.


3. Shark Tank India has announced its fifth season; find out how to register to participate in the show.


4. Tamil actor Krishna has gone into hiding following the arrest of Srikanth in a drug-related case.


5. Rajkummar Rao shares his excitement about portraying Sourav Ganguly in an upcoming biopic, promising a lot of fun.

Business News

1. Attention HDFC credit card users: Significant changes in charges will take effect from July 1, impacting online gaming, wallet loading, and other expenses.


2. Adani Total Gas Limited has partnered with Jio-Bp to improve fuel quality offerings.


3. Taiwan has approved Foxconn’s $2.2 billion investment plans in both India and the United States.


4. The stock market opened on a positive note, buoyed by the Israel-Iran ceasefire news.


5. Piyush Goyal has announced that India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027.

Sports News

1. Gautam Gambhir and Ravi Shastri's performances as India's head coach are compared to determine who has led the national team to more victories.


2. In the ENG vs IND match, Ben Stokes attributes England's historic chase at Headingley to their attitude and simplicity.


3. Rishabh Pant has made history by becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to achieve 800 rating points.


4. Monty Panesar has suggested a specific bowler as India's main attacking spinner for the upcoming Birmingham Test in the ENG vs IND series.


5. Sanjay Manjrekar has criticized Ravindra Jadeja for his lack of tactical awareness during the fifth day of the first Test against England.

Thought Of The Day

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.