Today’s school assembly news headlines (June 22, 2026): Top national and international news
Welcome to today's school assembly. To keep us aware of the world around us, here are the top national and international news headlines for Monday, 22 June. Today, we look back at a weekend dominated by International Yoga Day celebrations across the globe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for India's maritime strength and crucial updates regarding the nationwide NEET-UG re-examinations.
Top National headlines
NEET-UG re-test held across India, abroad; travel woes hit aspirants
New Delhi: The NEET-UG re-exam was held at centres across the country and overseas on Sunday amid tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination.
Modi highlights yoga, maritime prowess as drivers of national strength
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used two major public engagements in Kolkata to outline a broader vision for India's future -- one rooted in inner balance and collective well-being through yoga, and the other in national self-reliance and maritime strength.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Raipur to attend Cong training camp for Chhattisgarh functionaries
Raipur: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi arrived in Raipur on Sunday to participate in the party's training camp for office-bearers and functionaries of its Chhattisgarh unit.
Strong maritime capability deciding factor for country's economic, strategic influence: Modi
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that a strong maritime capability is the deciding factor for a country's economic and strategic influence, and India understands this well and is preparing for it.
Day 2 of CJP stir: Dipke seeks farmers' backing, asks NEET candidates to join after exam
New Delhi: On the second day of the protest at Jantar Mantar, Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke sought farmers' support to the youth-led agitation over alleged examination irregularities, NEET paper leak and the demand for the Education Minister's resignation.
Seven women killed in ammonia gas leak in TN's seafood factory
Thiruvallur (Tamil Nadu): Seven women died during treatment on Sunday after being affected in a major ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai near Periyapalayam, police said.
Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday made a strong pitch for making Right to Vote a fundamental right, saying it would be a powerful step in putting in place safeguards against voter suppression or arbitrary disqualifications that have taken place in different states in "astronomical numbers" under the SIR process.
From Shillong to seas: Armed forces celebrate International Day of Yoga across India
New Delhi: From the icy heights of Siachen Glacier to the vast Rann of Kutch, and from the hills of the northeast to naval platforms at sea, the armed forces observed the International Day of Yoga across the country, reaffirming their commitment to physical fitness and mental resilience.
Diplomatic corps in Delhi joins Yoga Day celebrations, embassies post videos
New Delhi: Several members of the diplomatic corps in Delhi on Sunday took part in a yoga session along with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to mark the International Day of Yoga.
Delhi tribunal awards Rs 31 lakh compensation to teacher left permanently disabled in road accident
New Delhi: A Delhi Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has awarded over Rs 31.4 lakh compensation to a physical education teacher who suffered permanent disability in a road accident in 2023 in which his wife was killed.
Delhi HC awards Rs 30 lakh to kin of man who died after falling in pit on public road
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has awarded Rs 30 lakh compensation to the family of a 37-year-old man who died after falling into a pit dug up by the Delhi Jal Board, and asked authorities to formulate a policy to ensure immediate financial assistance to the affected in such cases.
Top International Headlines
- Shanghai's iconic Bund waterfront comes alive with Yoga Day celebrations
Beijing: The International Yoga Day was celebrated on Sunday at Shanghai's iconic Bund waterfront, one of the Chinese city's most recognisable landmarks.
- Pak PM Sharif meets US Vice President Vance on sidelines of negotiations in Switzerland
Islamabad/Zurich: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday met US Vice President JD Vance on the sidelines of the technical-level talks in Switzerland, aimed at restoring peace in West Asia, his office said.
PTI