School assembly news headlines (May 4): Top national & international updates
School assemblies are being used to share daily news with students, helping them stay aware of important events in India and across the world. For Monday, May 4, the headlines include key updates from India, major international developments, and sports news.
National
Nine dead as massive fire breaks out in residential building in east Delhi
A fire ripped through a residential building in east Delhi's Vivek Vihar early Sunday, leaving nine people from two families dead, including a toddler, officials said
Great Nicobar project concerns must be debated in Parl forum; govt rattled by Rahul visit: Cong
New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday flagged in detail concerns related to ecology, tribal rights, transparency and security, over the Great Nicobar project, and asserted that these considerations must be debated in a parliamentary forum.
Independent journalism punished, compliance rewarded: Kharge attacks BJP-RSS on press freedom
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday attacked the BJP-RSS over the issue of press freedom, saying their message is clear that independent journalism will be punished, and compliance rewarded.
Will the power pendulum swing? Result day for West Bengal, Assam, TN, Kerala and Puducherry
Counting of votes will be held on Monday in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry and West Bengal after a riveting high-voltage contest, with the outcome crucial for prominent ruling regional parties like the TMC and DMK as well as the BJP, Congress and the Left.
Cong demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 more
The Congress on Sunday demanded the withdrawal of the Haj Committee of India circular raising the Haj airfare by Rs 10,000 per pilgrim and alleged that under the Modi government, the cost of performing Haj has risen to levels that place the pilgrimage beyond the comfortable reach of ordinary Indian families.
Pune girl rape-murder: SIT formed; 'Govt will seek death penalty, ensure legal justice in 'record time'
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, which has sparked massive outrage
Rains in several northern states provide relief from scorching heat
Rainfall in several states in north India brought down temperatures by a few notches on Sunday, providing much-needed relief from scorching heat
Indian startup's 'Drishti' satellite launched aboard SpaceX rocket
Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye's Mission Drishti satellite was launched on Sunday aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from California
Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework
The Union Health Ministry on Sunday released a guidance document providing a framework for screening, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of childhood diabetes.
Bengal awaits May 4 results; TMC looks to retain power, BJP aims historic win after record turnout
West Bengal heads into verdict day on Monday after over a month of frenzied campaigning, as it waits with bated breath to see whether the TMC manages to hold on to power or the BJP makes a historic breakthrough and claims the state for the first time.
Can't seek spouse's income details under RTI Act: Delhi HC
An individual cannot obtain details of their spouse's income from authorities by filing an application under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Delhi High Court has ruled after a wife claimed the information was necessary for the proper adjudication of her maintenance claim.
FOREIGN
Canada declares Khalistan extremists as 'national security threat'
Canada's intelligence agency has declared Khalistani extremists a "national security threat", adding that the group uses institutions to promote its "violent extremist agenda" in the country.
Reviewing fresh Iran proposal, can resume strikes if they misbehave: Trump
US President Donald Trump said military strikes against Iran could resume "if they misbehave" even as he said that he was reviewing a fresh proposal from Tehran to end the now paused war.
Iran sends new proposal to US over stalled peace talks
Iran has conveyed a "multi-layered proposal" to Washington in an attempt to break the deadlock over peace talks, a senior official familiar with the development said on Sunday.
Nepal government cancels more than 1,500 'politically motivated' appointments: reports
Nepal's new government has effectively cancelled more than 1,500 major public appointments through a sweeping ordinance issued by President Ramchandra Paudel, local media reported.