School Assembly News Today: Key National, International and Sports Headlines for August 24
Reading news headlines in school helps students stay informed while improving general knowledge and critical thinking. It also builds vocabulary and strengthens English speaking skills. Here are today’s major headlines for Monday, August 24, covering key national, international and sports updates.
National News
CJP to review Centre's assurances, keeps fresh agitation option open
The Cockroach Janta Party will meet on Monday to review the Centre’s commitments made after its nationwide agitation was withdrawn on July 25.
Lutyens’ Delhi bungalows push Union ministers’ residence upkeep bill to ₹92 crore
Maintenance spending on the official residences of Union ministers in Delhi rose to a record ₹92.35 crore in 2025-26, more than three times the ₹27.47 crore spent in 2014-15.
Delhi Police uncovers alleged terror-funding, drugs-for-weapons network
A Delhi Police investigation has uncovered an alleged terror-funding and drugs-for-weapons nexus linked to designated pro-Khalistan terrorist Arsh Dalla.
PM Modi urges private space sector to build a global innovation hub
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for creating a strong global image for India’s private space sector, saying people worldwide should see India as a destination for careers in space research.
Three FIRs filed after police-job aspirants clash in Jharkhand
Three FIRs have been registered against 28 named and more than 900 unnamed people following clashes between police and protesting job aspirants in Giridih and Hazaribag.
UP Assembly Speaker faces criticism over national anthem incident
Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana has faced opposition criticism after he was seen leaving the dais while the national anthem was being played at an event in Unnao.
Gujarat hooch tragedy death toll rises to 13
Two more people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, taking the death toll in the tragedy to 13.
Centre asks states to speed up shift from LPG to piped natural gas
The Petroleum Ministry has asked states and Union Territories to appoint district-level nodal officers to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas and coordinate with gas distributors and oil companies.
International News
NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for boundary talks with Wang Yi
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is scheduled to visit Beijing on Monday for India-China Special Representatives talks on the boundary issue with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Bangladesh says no rush for PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit
Bangladesh has said there is no urgency over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s proposed visit to India and stressed that Dhaka would not compromise its national interests while seeking positive ties with New Delhi.
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to visit Iran amid stalled peace talks
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran on Monday for discussions on bilateral and regional issues amid a stalemate in US-Iran peace negotiations.
Sports News
Edmund Lalrindika scored a dream derby hat-trick as a compact East Bengal produced a scintillating display to beat Mohun Bagan 4-1 and clinch their record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title on Sunday. The victory ended East Bengal’s 22-year wait for the trophy.