School Assembly news headlines for Oct 28, 2026: Top national and international news
From Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for India to lead in future technologies to the deletion of nearly one crore voters from Karnataka's electoral rolls, several major developments made headlines on Tuesday. Here are the top national, legal, business and international news updates for Wednesday's school assembly.
National News Headlines
India must lead world in developing future technologies, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India must embrace emerging technologies, innovate boldly and take the lead in developing future technologies. He said the country was moving forward with renewed confidence in science and technology.
PM Modi, Liechtenstein's Prince Alois discuss trade and technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Liechtenstein's Prince Alois in New Delhi, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, technology and talent mobility.
Nearly one crore voters deleted from Karnataka electoral rolls after SIR
Nearly one crore names were deleted from Karnataka's electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The state's total electorate declined from 5.54 crore to 4.55 crore in the final list published on Tuesday.
Rahul Gandhi vows to continue protests until CEC Gyanesh Kumar is removed
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition would continue protesting against the SIR exercise until Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resigns or Prime Minister Narendra Modi removes him from office.
Sonia Gandhi hints at 'tamasha' ahead of memoir release
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi said it was finally her turn to tell her story after decades of others narrating it. She also remarked that there would likely be some "tamasha" when her memoir is released next month.
Omar Abdullah expands J&K Cabinet with four new ministers
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inducted four new ministers from the Kashmir valley into his Cabinet. The expansion triggered discontent within the ruling party, while the BJP criticised the alleged regional imbalance.
Delhi Police denies withdrawing permission for INDIA bloc rally
Delhi Police clarified that permission for the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan had not been withdrawn, rejecting allegations that authorities were obstructing the Opposition's programme.
Over 94% of Delhi SIR notices disposed of ahead of deadline
Election officials in Delhi have disposed of more than 31.26 lakh notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The figure accounts for 94.34 per cent of the 33.14 lakh notices issued.
Indian Railways awards Rs 839 crore Vande Bharat Sleeper contract to US firm
Indian Railways placed an order worth Rs 839 crore with US-based Wabtec for braking systems, doors and gangway solutions for 24-coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains.
Congress slams Election Commission's affidavit on SIR in Supreme Court
The Congress described the Election Commission's affidavit on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as "deceptive, deceitful and duplicitous", alleging that it damaged the poll body's credibility.
Congress seeks accountability over Ram temple donations theft case
The Congress demanded accountability over the Ram temple donations theft case, saying those responsible could not escape scrutiny and that devotees deserved transparency regarding their offerings.
Maharashtra approves Rs 13,856 crore Mumbai Metro Line 12A project
The Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee approved the 18.40-km Mumbai Metro Line 12A project, aimed at improving connectivity between Kalyan-Dombivli and Navi Mumbai.
Cyclone Arnab: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh evacuate thousands
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh established nearly 4,000 cyclone shelters and evacuated thousands of residents as very severe cyclonic storm Arnab approached the coast near Visakhapatnam.
Talks underway with protesting Jamia students, says Union minister
Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said negotiations were underway with protesting Jamia Millia Islamia students and urged everyone to avoid creating a law-and-order situation on campus.
Legal News Headlines
Delhi High Court refuses to halt probe against woman journalist
The Delhi High Court refused to stay an investigation against a woman journalist accused of making casteist remarks against a police officer during a protest near Jantar Mantar earlier this month.
'Can you justify this loot?': Supreme Court questions medicine pricing
The Supreme Court criticised the Centre over the wide gap between the maximum retail prices of medicines and their prices to retailers, questioning whether such pricing practices could be justified.
Business News Headlines
Akasa Air to shift Mumbai-Jeddah flights to Navi Mumbai airport from December
Akasa Air announced plans to gradually shift its Mumbai-Jeddah operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport from December as part of the region's dual-airport development strategy.
New concessional FASTag pass for residents near toll plazas from November 1
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways announced an annual concessional FASTag pass for residents living within 20 km of National Highway toll plazas, effective November 1, 2026.
International News Headlines
Israel elections: High voter turnout as Netanyahu faces tough contest
Israel recorded nearly 45 per cent voter turnout by 2 pm on Tuesday, the highest since the 1973 elections, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a closely contested race against former army chief Gadi Eisenkot.
UNSC permanent membership without veto power would create 'second-class' members: India
India warned that expanding the United Nations Security Council without granting veto powers to new permanent members would effectively create a second-class category while preserving the dominance of the existing five permanent members.