School Assembly News Headlines For October 26, 2024: David Warner is Back, Cyclone Dana, IND vs NZ, Justin Trudeau, Current Affairs and Important Education News

26th October, School News Headlines Today: A school assembly is an ideal platform to share important updates and keep students informed. Each morning, news headlines on national, international, and sports topics give a brief yet valuable look into current events. These updates cover diverse areas, from key happenings within the country to international developments and recent sports achievements. Sharing news at the assembly not only broadens students’ awareness but also encourages a culture of learning and curiosity. This article highlights the importance of presenting these headlines, helping students connect with the world and understand its ongoing changes in a simple and engaging way.

National News Headlines for Today’s School Assembly October 26, 2024

• Cyclone Dana struck the Odisha coast today, toppling trees, disrupting power supply in various areas, and causing one fatality in West Bengal. The cyclone made landfall between Bhitarkanika and Dhamra, with winds reaching 100-110 kmph.
• The Supreme Court on Friday, October 25, rejected a petition by former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda to pause his conviction and sentence in the coal scam case, barring him from contesting the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections.
• The NIA has issued a ₹10 lakh reward for information on Anmol Bishnoi, brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, just days after the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique.
• Zeeshan Siddique, son of ex-Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, joined the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction on Friday.
• Following a deadly firefight between the Indian Army and terrorists in Baramulla, search operations have intensified along the LoC in the Gulmarg sector. The attack led to four deaths, including two soldiers.
• Congress leader KC Venugopal condemned BJP’s claim that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was excluded when Priyanka Gandhi filed her nominations for the Wayanad by-polls, affirming Mr. Kharge was indeed present.
• Multiple highways in Punjab were shut down for four hours on Friday following a protest called by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, a coalition of farmer unions, due to delays in paddy procurement across the state.
• Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma, recently recalled from Canada, shared an alarming incident on Thursday where Khalistani attackers attempted to assault him with a sword in Alberta while he was with his wife.

International News for Today’s School Assembly

• A local hospital reported that an Israeli airstrike on a school building in central Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 17 people.
• On Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated he would continue leading the Liberal Party into the upcoming election, following calls from some party members for him to resign.
• King Charles III of Britain addressed global leaders, emphasising that while “none of us can change the past,” nations should strive to find “creative ways to address enduring inequalities,” as demands for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade increase.
• The individual behind the recent Ankara attack in Turkey has been identified as a former member of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP).
• South Korea has voiced “grave concern” regarding Russia’s intention to finalise a defence agreement with North Korea, amid accusations that North Korea may be supplying troops for deployment in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Sports News Headlines for Today’s Assembly

• Washington Sundar is standing firm for India on Day 2 of their second Test against New Zealand in Pune. Sundar took his 10th wicket in the match, stopping Tom Latham short of a century.
• IND vs NZ: Washington Sundar holds strong for India in Pune’s 2nd Test against New Zealand, claiming his 10th wicket and denying Latham a century.
• Following India’s 5-3 victory over Germany in the second game of their series at the Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, head coach Craig Fulton shared a philosophical insight: “Today, we accomplished what we missed in the first match. That’s sports for you,” he said. “Sometimes, things happen when you least expect them.”
• Arjun Erigaisi has created history, becoming the second Indian, after Vishy Anand, to cross the 2800 rating mark, with a third Indian close behind.
• Cricket Australia has lifted David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban, making him eligible to lead Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.

Latest Current Affairs

1. Two railway projects have been approved to connect how many districts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar with the rail network – 8 districts
2. Who has been appointed as the CEO of JP Morgan Chase India recently- Pranav Chavda
3. When is United Nations Day celebrated every year- 24 October
4. Who was recently awarded the Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024- Urmila Chaudhary

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5. Who hosted the Leadership Summit 2024- IIT Guwahati
6. When is World Development Information Day celebrated every year- 24 October

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