School assembly news headlines today (October 26): Know top national, international and sports updates
Reading news headlines during school assembly helps students improve their general knowledge (GK), develop critical thinking and expand their vocabulary. It also builds confidence, improves English speaking skills and encourages students to understand important events around the world. Read today’s major headlines for Monday, October 26, covering national, international and sports news.
Congress accuses Election Commission of hiding ECINET software information
The Congress alleged that the Election Commission was withholding information about its ECINET software, claiming disclosure would expose alleged manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Congress chief Kharge's remark about PM Modi sparks controversy
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge triggered a controversy in Patna after making the remark “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” in response to an audience member's comment about the Prime Minister.
Jaishankar says using terrorism as an instrument of statecraft is unacceptable
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said terrorism could neither be justified nor rationalised, adding that the threat persisted because some countries did not show zero tolerance towards it.
Keralam BJP chief accuses CM VD Satheesan of selective secularism
BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of practising selective secularism amid a controversy involving a cafe in Fort Kochi.
Karnataka will act against firms sidelining Kannadigas in jobs, says Shivakumar
Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the state government would take appropriate action if private institutions were found to be deliberately denying job opportunities to Kannadigas.
Gujarat government removes poem from Diwali publication after VHP complaint
The Gujarat government removed a poem from the online edition of its annual Diwali magazine after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad objected to references it considered objectionable to Lord Ram and saint Meera Bai.
Chinese envoy meets Pakistan Deputy PM to discuss bilateral ties
Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong met Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar to discuss bilateral relations and regional issues, according to Pakistan's Foreign Office.
India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia against filming missile interceptions
India urged its citizens in Saudi Arabia to follow local rules and avoid filming or publishing information related to missile and drone interceptions.
India hits back at Pakistan at the United Nations
India criticised Pakistan's claims at the UN, alleging that the Pakistani military remained the country's real power centre despite the civilian government.
India beat Zimbabwe by 121 runs to clinch women's ODI series
India defeated Zimbabwe by 121 runs in the second women's ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.