School Assembly News Today, August 11: Top National, International and Sports Headlines
Reading the news headlines during school assembly is a simple way for students to improve their general knowledge, vocabulary and awareness of important events in India and around the world. It also helps students understand current affairs and build confidence in discussing news and events. Here are the major news headlines for today, August 11, Tuesday, covering national, international and sports updates.
Top national news
Jharkhand job aspirants clash with police during march to Assembly
Several protesters and four policemen were injured after police used water cannons, tear gas and lathi-charge to disperse job aspirants protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment exams.
DMK and Congress spar over delimitation as Centre seeks wider support
The DMK and Congress traded accusations over delimitation as the Centre stepped up efforts to build support for legislation to redraw Lok Sabha constituencies.
UPI payments remain free for consumers, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said UPI transactions will remain free for consumers, while any future merchant charges would apply only to certain categories.
Nine killed after van swept away in swollen drain in Madhya Pradesh
Nine people, including a girl, died after a van carrying 11 passengers was swept away while crossing a swollen drain amid heavy rain in Rajgarh district.
India's unemployment rate remains almost unchanged in April-June quarter
A government survey showed little year-on-year change in India's unemployment rate and worker population ratio during the April-June quarter.
Top international news
Colombia earthquake kills at least 47 as buildings collapse across western region
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed at least 47 people and trapped others under debris after striking western Colombia, with tremors also felt in Ecuador and Panama.
Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition again during envoy's meeting
Bangladesh again sought the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India during a meeting between Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
US expands visa extension fees for H-1B and L-1 applications
New US rules will require large employers to pay USD 4,000 for H-1B and USD 4,500 for L-1 visa extension applications from September 9.
Top Sports news
Indian-origin duo shine at 2026 British Chess Championships; 11-year-old becomes youngest champion
Eleven-year-old Bodhana Sivanandan, whose family hails from Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) in Tamil Nadu, became the youngest-ever British women's champion. Seventeen-year-old Shreyas Royal, whose family moved from Bengaluru, Karnataka, to Britain when he was three, won the open title.