School Assembly Headlines for May 16, 2026: Top National and International updates

Good morning, everyone. Here are the top national and international news updates for the school assembly on May 16, 2026. These headlines will help students stay informed about important developments from India and around the world.

NATION:

1. MP HC declares Bhojshala a Saraswati temple, quashes ASI order on Friday prayers at complex
   Indore: The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday ruled that the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district is a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while simultaneously quashing a decades-old ASI order that allowed the Muslim community to offer Friday prayers at the site.
2. Rupee hits record low of 96.14/USD, settles at fresh closing low of 95.81 against US dollar
   Mumbai: The Indian rupee crashed below the 96/USD mark on Friday before closing at an all-time low of 95.81 against the US dollar as elevated crude oil prices and inflation concerns added to the downside pressure on the rupee.
3. Iran attaches 'great importance' to ties with India: Araghchi after meeting Jaishankar
   New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held wide-ranging talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, focusing on the West Asia crisis and its impact on energy supplies and maritime stability.
4. Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 3, CNG by Rs 2 after elections as crude costs bite
   New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were raised by Rs 3 per litre on Friday for the first time in more than four years, as surging global crude prices following the Iran war forced state-run fuel retailers to pass on part of their mounting losses after months of holding rates steady through key state elections.
5. NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year, says Dharmendra Pradhan
   New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be held on June 21, and said the medical entrance exam will be a computer-based test from next year onwards as part of reforms in view of allegations of irregularities linked to it.
6. RG Kar rape-murder: Ex-Kolkata CP among 3 IPS officers suspended over 'lapses' in initial probe
   Kolkata: Acting on the BJP's pre-poll promise of reopening the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case files, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday suspended three senior IPS officers for their alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial phase of investigation into the crime.
7. Satheesan, Cong leadership reach out to Chennithala; UDF begins talks on govt formation
   Thiruvananthapuram: With the Congress finally picking VD Satheesan as Chief Minister of Kerala post the UDF's electoral win, the alliance on Friday initiated discussions on the sharing of Cabinet berths among alliance partners ahead of the May 18 swearing-in, even as senior leader Ramesh Chennithala continued to express displeasure over being denied the CM post.
8. Unnao rape case: SC sets aside order suspending Sengar's life term, asks HC to decide plea afresh
   New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday set aside a Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case and asked it to decide the plea afresh.

FOREIGN

1. India, UAE sign landmark energy, defence pacts during PM Modi's visit; Abu Dhabi pledges USD 5 bn investment
   Abu Dhabi: India and the UAE on Friday inked a series of landmark pacts spanning strategic petroleum reserves, long-term LPG supply, defence and shipping, with Abu Dhabi pledging investments totalling USD 5 billion in India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in high-level talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan amid the escalating West Asia conflict.
2. Trump, Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced
   Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump on Friday hailed their talks as "historic" and "landmark", as the American leader wrapped up his three-day visit on a high note, but no deals on any contentious issues were announced.

These were the top headlines for today’s school assembly on May 16, 2026. Stay informed, stay curious, and have a wonderful day ahead.