School Assembly News Headlines (October 27, 2025): Top updates from India and around the World

Stay updated with the latest happenings! Catch all the important news from India and across the globe in one quick, easy-to-read roundup — perfect for morning assemblies, classroom discussions or staying informed on the go.

Top National Headlines

1. ISRO to launch communication satellite on Nov 2

Bengaluru: The ISRO on Sunday said its LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to lift off with the CMS-03 communication satellite on November 2, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.

2. We want to conclude ASEAN-India trade in goods deal by this year: Malaysian PM

New Delhi: The comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the ASEAN grouping is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability and growth amid uncertainties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.

3. EC to hold presser on pan-India SIR of voters' list on Monday evening

New Delhi: The Election Commission will hold a press conference to announce pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' list on Monday evening.

4. Kharge, Rahul, Priyanka among Cong's 40 star campaigners for Bihar polls

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Kanhaiya Kumar and Independent MP Pappu Yadav are among the party's 40 star campaigners for the first phase of the Bihar assembly polls.

5. BJP hijacked local body polls in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: Cong

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday accused the BJP of hijacking the local body polls in Dadra and Nagar Haveli by conspiring with officials to get about 80 per cent of its candidates' nomination papers rejected.

6. Satish Shah cremated; Film, TV fraternity pays emotional tributes

Mumbai: Family members, friends, and colleagues from the film and television industry bid a tearful adieu to veteran actor Satish Shah, who was cremated here on Sunday afternoon.

7. Jharkhand CM orders suspension of officials after thalassemia-affected children test HIV-positive

Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Sunday ordered the suspension of the West Singhbhum Civil Surgeon and other officials concerned after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive following blood transfusions.

8. Sitting MLA among 16 rebel leaders expelled from JD(U) in poll-bound Bihar

Patna: Cracking down on rebellion in the party ahead of the assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) expelled 16 leaders, including a sitting MLA and two former ministers, most of whom have entered the fray against official NDA candidates.

9. Flight operations start at Delhi airport's refurbished Terminal 2

New Delhi: Operations started at the Delhi airport's refurbished Terminal 2 on Sunday, with IndiGo and Air India operating domestic flights.

10. Chhath Puja gives message of unity, cooperation in society: President Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday greeted citizens on Chhath Puja and said the festival gives the message of unity, cooperation and collective participation in the society.

Top International headlines

 

1. US President Trump says India cutting back Russian oil purchases ‘completely'

Washington: US President Donald Trump once again claimed that India is going to stop buying oil from Russia, emphasising that India is cutting back Russian oil purchases “completely” while China will cut back “very substantially”.

2. US looking at expanding strategic relationship with Pak, but it will not be at expense of ties with India: Rubio

Washington: The US sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan but it will not be at the expense of its historic and important ties with India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said.

3. Bhagavad Gita 'nectar of wisdom' for modern world, say Chinese scholars

Beijing: The Bhagavad Gita is the “nectar of wisdom” and a “miniature history of Indian civilisation” offering answers to the spiritual and material dilemmas faced by people in modern times, noted Chinese scholars said articulating a rare public reverence for the ancient Indian scripture.