School assembly headlines, November 9, 2026: National, international, business and sports news
Start your day with the latest news updates from across the country and around the world. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on Maoists and the Congress's criticism of demonetisation to the deportation of a wanted gangster and disruptions at Diwali celebrations in the US, here are the top headlines for the school assembly on Monday, November 9, 2026.
National News
1. Armed Maoists eliminated, 'Dimagi Naxals' still instigating people: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said armed Maoists had been eliminated but alleged that "dimagi Naxals" had infiltrated political parties and organisations, instigating people against the Constitution and democracy.
2. 'Notebandi devastated economy, votebandi destroying polity': Congress
The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that demonetisation devastated India's economy and what it called 'votebandi' was damaging the country's political system.
3. Wanted gangster Afridi deported from Ethiopia after 10-month manhunt
Punjab Police, with the support of central agencies, secured the deportation of wanted gangster Gurwinder alias Afridi from Ethiopia following a 10-month international manhunt, Punjab DGP said.
4. Rajnath Singh pays homage to fallen soldiers at Sikkim war memorial
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Sherathang war memorial near Nathu La in Sikkim and paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives in service of the nation.
5. No documentary proof yet on ownership of rescued Ooangutans: Odisha Minister
Odisha Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singh Khuntia said neither Indonesia nor any other country had provided documentary evidence to establish ownership of five baby orangutans rescued from a forest in the state two months ago.
Business News
6. Sensex, Nifty end lower in Muhurat trading, snap eight-year Diwali winning streak
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower during the special Muhurat trading session on Sunday. Profit-taking after a seven-day market rally brought an end to the markets' eight-year Diwali winning streak.
International News
7. Conservative activists disrupt Diwali celebrations in Seattle
A group of conservative activists led by Jake Lang disrupted Diwali celebrations in Seattle, carrying placards demanding the deportation of people of Indian origin. US lawmakers and community leaders condemned the incident.
8. Bangladesh seeks Sheikh Hasina's extradition from India
Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman described ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as a "convicted criminal" and said Dhaka had sent an extradition request to India, according to local media reports.
Sports News
9. Pakistan beat India by three wickets in U19 Asia Cup
Pakistan defeated India by three wickets in a Group A match of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Oman. Hamza Zahoor scored an unbeaten century to guide Pakistan to victory while chasing India's 209-run target. Arjun Rajput had earlier scored 107 for India.
10. Gurdial Singh Bhangu, coach behind India's historic 2002 women's hockey gold, dies at 86
Former Indian women's hockey team chief coach Gurdial Singh Bhangu died in Canada at the age of 86. He guided India to its maiden women's hockey gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, where the team defeated England 3-2 in the final. He received the Dronacharya Award in 2000.
11. Nottingham Forest Beat Manchester City 3-1 as Delap scores twice
Nottingham Forest stunned Manchester City with a 3-1 Premier League victory, handing Pep Guardiola's side a third consecutive league defeat. Liam Delap scored twice against his former club, while Jair Cunha also found the net. The defeat left City second in the standings, with the possibility of dropping to third.