School assembly headlines for February 9: Top national and international news
Here are the School Assembly News Headlines for February 9, featuring key national and international developments, including safety concerns, major political statements, technological advances and diplomatic engagements shaping India and the world.
Top National News
Surajkund swing collapse: Ride operator, staff arrested; CM calls for strict adherence to safety norms
Faridabad: Police on Sunday arrested the swing operator and one of his staff members, a day after an on-duty inspector died and 12 others got injured when a giant 'Tsunami' swing snapped mid-air and collapsed at the Surajkund fairgrounds here.
Ready to step down if Sangh asks me to do so: Bhagwat
Mumbai: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the Sangh had asked him to continue working despite his age, while stressing that he would step down from the post whenever the organisation directs him to do so.
Quantum computing India's ticket to leading role in global tech space: Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati: India is poised to become a leading player in quantum technology, which could prove to be a game-changer for the IT sector and the wider economy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday.
Narrow escape for two occupants as private mini aircraft crashes in Karnataka
Vijayapura (Karnataka): Two people, including the pilot, had a narrow escape when a private mini aircraft crashed into an open field in the district on Sunday afternoon, police sources said.
Ready to make available 8,505 Group B officers for SIR exercise: West Bengal to EC
New Delhi: The West Bengal government has informed the Election Commission that it is ready to make available 8,505 Group B officers of the state or its instrumentalities for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state, sources said.
Cong slams Assam BJP’s 'point-blank shot' video for 'targeting' minorities
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday hit out at the BJP over a purported video posted on the X handle of the ruling party's Assam unit, claiming it shows the "targeted point-blank murder of minorities" and said the judiciary must act in the matter.
Will have no problem in purchasing goods worth $500 bn from US in next 5 yrs: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said India will have no problem in purchasing goods worth USD 500 billion from the US over the next five years, terming it a very conservative number, given that India's growing economy will generate a demand of about USD 2 trillion.
India grants duty concession to US on just 5 lakh tonnes of DDGS under trade pact
New Delhi: India has granted a quota-based duty concession on only 5 lakh tonnes, which is equivalent to just 1 per cent of the total consumption of dried distillers' grains (DDGS), under the first phase of the bilateral trade pact, an official said.
Top International News
India and Malaysia connected by 'shared affection' for Tamil: PM Modi in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India and Malaysia are connected by a shared affection for the Tamil, underlining the strong presence of the language in education, media and cultural life in the country.
PM Modi vows stronger India-Malaysia ties in strategic pivot; says 'no compromise' on terrorism
Kuala Lumpur: India and Malaysia on Sunday vowed to expand their ties in the high-priority sectors of trade and investment, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and semiconductors with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that both sides are committed to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
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