School assembly news headlines today – August 12: Top national, global and legal updates
Morning assemblies are an integral part of school life, helping students stay informed about important events around the globe. Here are the top national, international and legal headlines prepared for today's school assembly to keep you updated on current affairs.
Top national headlines
1. Shah 'no-show' in LS, proved that those who intimidate are cowards: Congress
New Delhi: The Congress took a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday, saying he was a "no-show" in the Lok Sabha again despite business listed against his name and thus, he has proved that those who intimidate are themselves "cowards".
2. Rahul Gandhi holding Parliament hostage: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of holding Parliament hostage with his “whims and unruly behaviour” and said that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha does not want any meaningful discussion in the House.
3. President Murmu gives assent to Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram', giving it the same legal protection currently accorded to the national anthem, a government statement said.
4. J'khand Assembly adjourned sine die a day before schedule, amid ruckus over student protests
Ranchi: The Jharkhand assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday, a day before schedule, after BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the House over baton charge on students protesting against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in the state.
5. PM Modi urges people to celebrate Independence Day with honour, pride
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate the Independence Day with honour, pride and glory and take a pledge for a developed India.
6. Sonia hails Manmohan as ‘most consequential PM’; says history will indeed remember him kindly
New Delhi: History will remember Manmohan Singh as a quiet but a most consequential prime minister India has had, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said in a signed article on Tuesday, adding that his record of integrity stands in stark contrast with the Modi government’s.
7. US-India partnership vital to global security, says Ambassador Gor after talks with NSA Doval
New Delhi: The US partnership with India is vital to addressing global security challenges, American Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Tuesday following “fruitful” talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
8. Fitch retains India's BBB- rating on robust growth outlook, flags fiscal risks from youth protests
New Delhi: Fitch Ratings on Tuesday retained India's sovereign credit rating at 'BBB-' for the 20th year in a row, but flagged risks of pressure on fiscal spending amid youth protest over jobs.
9. Rupee falls 13 paise to settle at 95.43 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee declined 13 paise to settle at 95.43 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, tracking a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid geopolitical uncertainties.
14. SIR deletions in West Bengal: SC asks EC to give details of pleas decided by tribunals
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Election Commission to provide details of the appeals decided so far by the apex court-appointed tribunals, which were tasked to deal with the pleas of those deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
15. Register FIR in cases of missing persons immediately, irrespective of age or gender: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has clarified that its order directing states and Union Territories to immediately register FIRs in cases of missing persons applies to every person, irrespective of age or gender.
Top international headlines
1. US court permanently dismisses criminal case against Adanis; truth has prevailed, says Gautam Adani
New York/New Delhi: A US federal judge has permanently dismissed the criminal securities-fraud case against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, closing nearly two years of prosecution without a trial.
2. US set to make online filing of immigration applications mandatory
Washington: The US will soon make online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green card, citizenship and asylum, among others, in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.