Today’s school assembly headlines, 27 October: India and international news

Good evening, everyone. Here is a clear and student-friendly roundup of the most important national, legal, business and international news of the day. Each update explains what happened, where it happened, and why it matters. Staying informed helps students better understand current affairs in India and around the world.

• Rahul Gandhi asks traders to urge PM Modi to remove CEC

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged traders to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. His remarks came after a traders’ body requested the postponement of the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally against alleged electoral irregularities.

• ECI defends Gyanesh Kumar in Supreme Court, clarifies SIR decision-making

The Election Commission of India has denied allegations of unilateral decision-making by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, maintaining that all three orders related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls were unanimous decisions of the Commission.

• BJP demands Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s resignation

The BJP accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of failing to maintain law and order and alleged that criminals were being protected. The party demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. These remain allegations made by the BJP.

• Lok Sabha Speaker highlights the global impact of conflicts and terrorism

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said regional conflicts and terrorism affect countries beyond their borders. Speaking at the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi, he highlighted the role of parliaments in building trust and reducing tensions between nations.

• UP Police forms SIT to investigate Rahul Gandhi convoy accident

The Uttar Pradesh Police has formed a Special Investigation Team to investigate an accident involving vehicles travelling behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s convoy during his visit to Sultanpur. The team will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

• Indian business schools introduce AI-focused courses

Several business schools in India are updating their management courses to include artificial intelligence. New subjects and specialised programmes cover generative AI, data analytics and responsible AI, helping students prepare for workplaces increasingly shaped by intelligent technologies.

• Police recover Rs 4 crore from hidden vehicle compartment in Chhattisgarh

Police recovered Rs 4 crore in cash from a concealed chamber inside a mini goods vehicle in Durg district, Chhattisgarh. Officials said an investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the seizure.

• Vijay government arrests former DMK minister Anbil Mahesh in school scam

Former Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi was arrested on Monday, October 26, by the Chennai Central Crime Branch in connection with an alleged financial scam involving permissions and regulatory approvals for private schools.

• Four Gujarat districts declared drought-affected

The Gujarat government has declared Devbhoomi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar drought-affected. The decision comes amid concerns over rainfall and water availability in the districts.

• Tamil Nadu rains kill 14 as authorities restrict access to hill stations

Fourteen people have died in lightning strikes in Tamil Nadu since the start of the Northeast monsoon, according to state Revenue Minister K A Sengottaiyan. Heavy rainfall has triggered red alerts, while authorities have barred tourists from entering major hill stations as a precaution.

• Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case

A special MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, acquitted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case related to remarks he made about Amit Shah in 2018. The case arose from comments concerning Shah, who was then the BJP president.

• Government allows flex-fuel vehicles running on pure ethanol

The Union government has amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to permit flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on blends containing up to 100 per cent ethanol, known as E100. The move provides a regulatory framework for vehicles that can use ethanol-based fuel, which could help diversify transport fuel options.

• Israeli election puts Netanyahu’s leadership under scrutiny

Israel’s election is being viewed as a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. The campaign has been shaped by the war, military conscription and ethnic tensions, with the vote taking place amid the continuing political impact of the October 7, 2023, attacks.

• Trump calls Norway a ‘shit house country’ over Nobel snub, says Norwegians not welcome in US

US President Donald Trump has attacked Norway over the decision to deny him the Nobel Peace Prize, using vulgar language to describe the country and saying Norwegian immigrants would not be welcome in the United States.

• Pakistani and regional officials expected to meet Iranian security chief

Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir, Saudi Arabia’s defence minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief are expected to meet senior Iranian officials in Tehran. According to officials, the discussions are intended to address regional security issues.

This concludes today’s school assembly news briefing for 27 October 2026.