School Assembly Headlines (12.09.2026): The daily news drop you actually need

Good morning! Here are the top national and international headlines for September 11, 2026. From India's space vision and a major BRICS development to floods, education, and key court updates, here's your quick morning news roundup.

NATION:

• Putin says BRICS not against anyone, vows to scale up ties in talks with Modi
  New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday stressed the BRICS grouping was not against anyone and Moscow was open to working with the whole world as he agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties with India and slammed the economic restrictions imposed by the West on his country.
• PM Modi holds talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian
  New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hosted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for talks to review the overall situation in West Asia and chart a path for expanded bilateral relations, marking their second meeting in less than two weeks. 
• You drowned India, we rebuilt it: BJP slams Congress on BRICS criticism
  New Delhi: The BJP on Friday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties for creating a 'negative atmosphere' around the BRICS summit, alleging that they are unable to 'digest' India's progress as the country moves forward.
• Stadium denied, Cong gets alternative venue for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Indore
  Indore: After being denied permission to use the Indore stadium, the Congress on Friday paid over Rs 10 lakh to lease an alternative venue in the city for party leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme.
• Bihar flood situation grim, over 47 lakh affected across 15 districts
  Patna: The flood situation in Bihar remained grim on Friday, with more than 47.33 lakh people affected across 15 districts as the Ganga and its tributaries continued to flow above danger levels, triggering erosion and breaches in embankments, officials said.
• ED raids Harish Rawat's PA in 2016 development officer exam irregularities case
  New Delhi/Dehradun: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday said it raided a personal assistant of former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged irregularities in a 2016 exam conducted by the state service selection commission.
• Banking services affected across country as unions strike work seeking 5-day week
  New Delhi: Banking services, particularly at public sector banks, were hit across the country on Friday as employees affiliated with the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) observed a nationwide strike demanding immediate implementation of a five-day work week.
• Palghar hospital attack: HC raps police over 'lax' probe, asks senior cop to examine and file report
  Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Friday once again pulled up the Palghar police for their 'lackadaisical' approach in probing the case against Shiv Sena workers, who assaulted medical staff and vandalised a private hospital in the district, terming it 'ridiculous and seriously flawed'.
• 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks commemorated at Ground Zero
  New York: A solemn ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11 was held at Ground Zero here on Friday, attended by all four living former US presidents, Vice President JD Vance and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

WORLD:

• Ahead of Modi-Xi meeting, Beijing says India and China should handle differences properly
  Beijing: Ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the BRICS summit and bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, China on Friday said both countries should handle differences properly and view their ties from a strategic and long-term perspective.

That's all for today's headlines. Stay informed, stay curious, and have a great day ahead!