School assembly news headlines for October 17: Top national and world updates

Good morning, respected Principal, teachers and my dear fellow students. Staying aware of current events helps us understand the world around us and broaden our perspectives. To keep you informed on this Saturday, October 17, 2026, here is today's edition of top national and international news updates prepared for our morning assembly.

Top National Headlines

CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke detained while leaving for 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest

New Delhi: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Abhijeet Dipke was detained from his residence here on Friday while he was leaving to participate in the party's proposed 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest at Connaught Place, police sources said.

Shah says drug trade flourishing in Punjab; Take responsibility for your own duties, Mann replies

New Delhi/Chandigarh: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Centre will seek Punjab government's response over two incidents in the state: a father consuming poison under pressure in Dirba and the broad daylight killing of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa.

‘Opposition is to oppose, expose, depose’: Cong’s Pranab reminder to Rajnath

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday hit back at the BJP over its “regime change” charge, saying the ruling party needs to be reminded of former president Pranab Mukherjee's statement that the job of the Opposition in a democracy is to oppose, expose and depose.

Cong, allies seeking Bangladesh-like regime change: Rajnath

Lucknow: Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday lashed out at the Congress and its allies over the protests in the national capital, accusing them of seeking a regime change along the lines of Bangladesh and using the energy of youth to spread “anarchy”.

Don't try to bulldoze Bill again, call all-party meet to discuss delimitation proposals: Kharge to Modi

New Delhi: Flagging the “unprecedented” delay in proroguing the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting to discuss any new delimitation proposals, and cautioned him against any attempts to bulldoze a “far-reaching” Constitutional Amendment Bill.

Government restrictions hurt businesses, not peaceful protests: Dipke

New Delhi: Businesses do not suffer because of peaceful protests but when the government shuts down an entire city, suspends internet and restricts citizens' movement, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke said on Friday.

Lottery firm donated Rs 260 crore to DMK, AIADMK in 2025-26

New Delhi: A Kolkata-based lottery firm donated Rs 260 crore to Tamil Nadu's two principal political rivals DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26, more than doubling its contributions to the parties from the previous financial year, according to disclosures submitted to the Election Commission.

CMRL-linked money laundering case: ED summons Pinarayi Vijayan on October 23

Thiruvananthapuram: The Enforcement Directorate has summoned former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning in the CMRL-linked money laundering case investigation on October 23, officials said on Friday.

JK govt orders inquiry into ‘misconduct’ by IAS officer with woman JKAS officer

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday ordered an in-depth inquiry into alleged misconduct by IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan with a female JKAS officer earlier this week.

Ladakh talks end without breakthrough; next round in Delhi on October 22

Leh: Talks between the Union Home Ministry and Ladakh leaders ended without a breakthrough here, with the two sides expressing differences over a draft proposal on constitutional safeguards and a legislature for the Union territory.

Indian Navy inducts indigenous multi-purpose warship Samarthak

Karwar (Karnataka): Samarthak, India's first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard, was commissioned into the Navy on Friday, marking a major milestone in expanding the role of domestic industry in warship construction.

SC issues notices to MP Sanjay Raut, journalist Nikhil Wagle over remarks targeting CJI, judiciary

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued show-cause notices to Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut and journalist Nikhil Wagle in criminal contempt proceedings over their public remarks concerning Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and the judiciary.

Will act to compensate traders' losses if order shutting down CP's Central Park disproportionate: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday assured traders that it will act to compensate their losses if the NDMC order shutting down Central Park at Connaught Place over the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is found to be disproportionate.

SC agrees to hear plea alleging Rahul Gandhi pushed pregnant journalist during Oct 12 march

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear an application, which alleged that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed a pregnant journalist during a march to the apex court on October 12.

Welcome competition but Indian laws apply to all: Reliance breaks silence on Musk's satcom row

New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday broke its silence on Elon Musk's public criticism of India's satellite communications landscape, saying it sees a competitive market as the true test of who serves customers best, and welcomes competition, including from Starlink, but asserted that every player must obey Indian laws.

FM pitches for reforms at local bodies level to accelerate Viksit Bharat goal

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday underscored the need for deeper reforms at the grassroots level, particularly in municipalities and village panchayats, to accelerate India's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Top international news headlines

Jaishankar meets ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, discusses ties and Gulf situation

Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday met Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and a member of the UAE's Supreme Council, and discussed bilateral ties and the Gulf situation.

Pakistan to chair IMF, World Bank boards next year for first time since 1953

Islamabad: Pakistan was named the incoming chair of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) for 2027, returning to the position for the first time since 1953, the country's ministry of economic affairs said on Friday.

PTI