School Assembly Headlines for August 3, 2026: Top International, National & Sports News
Here are the top national, international and sports headlines for the school assembly on Monday, August 3. These stories provide a brief overview of the day's major news and key developments from India and around the world.
NATIONAL NEWS
'Drugs may give you high, but they make your career low': PM Modi launches 100-week anti-drug drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a nationwide 100-week campaign aimed at encouraging young people to stay away from substance abuse through regular community participation and awareness activities.
Eight dead, 13 injured, 8 missing following rains in Kerala: CM Satheesan
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Sunday said that eight people have died, an equal number were missing and 13 injured in the previous day's heavy rains which caused landslides, waterlogging and property damage in many parts of the state.
Congress steps up attack on BJP over Ram Mandir donation theft
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday intensified its attack on the BJP over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, accusing the ruling party of failing to protect devotees' offerings and demanding a Supreme Court-monitored Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe.
Karnataka will protect the state's interests; no need for bandh over Cauvery, says CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said protecting the interests of the state and its people would remain the government's highest priority as it deals with the Cauvery water-sharing dispute, while appealing to political parties and Kannada organisations not to call for a bandh over the issue.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Rescuers recover climber Nirmal Purja's body after avalanche disaster
Skardu: Rescuers recovered the body of renowned climber Nirmal Purja on Sunday after an avalanche killed him and nine team members on one of the world's highest peaks in northern Pakistan, the Alpine Club of Pakistan said.
Blaze on Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead, dozens missing
Surabaya: An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people caught fire in waters off the main island of Java on Sunday, leaving at least five people dead and dozens missing as rescuers and passing vessels evacuated hundreds from the burning ship, officials said.
US asks Americans across Middle East to stay ready to leave as Iran tensions deepen
'Be prepared to depart.' That is the message the United States has issued to its citizens across the Middle East as fears mount over a fresh escalation in the region and reports suggest President Donald Trump could authorise another round of military strikes on Iran.
SPORTS NEWS
Jasprit Bumrah set to miss Sri Lanka Test series due to knee injury
India are set to be without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka, with the fast bowler yet to fully recover from a knee injury.
The swelling in Bumrah's knee is understood to be more serious than initially expected. The Sports Science team at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru has decided against rushing the experienced pacer back into international cricket, keeping in mind India's demanding schedule in the months ahead.
‘Politics should be kept away from sports’: PR Sreejesh urges hockey team to ignore jersey row
New Delhi: Legendary former goalkeeper P R Sreejesh has urged the Indian men's hockey team to put aside the ongoing jersey dispute and outside distractions, directing their focus instead towards breaking the nation's 50-year World Cup medal drought at next month's quadrennial tournament in Netherlands and Belgium.
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