Stay updated with the latest news. Here are today’s school assembly headlines, covering the most important national and international stories.

National News

  • PM Modi takes stock of fuel, power and fertiliser supply: Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed fuel, power and fertiliser supplies with senior ministers amid the evolving West Asia situation.
  • PM Modi makes history as India’s longest-serving head of government: Narendra Modi becomes India’s longest-serving head of government, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling, as BJP leaders praise his governance and national service. 
  • Election Commission sets new standards for polling booths: ECI mandates Assured Minimum Facilities at all polling stations ahead of Assembly and bye-elections.
  • Critical LPG shipment ‘Pyxis Pioneer’ arrives at New Mangalore Port: The arrival is to boost India’s energy reserves as the conflict in West Asia enters its fourth week.
  • SC directs states, UTs to furnish updated details on prisons, including overcrowding: Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to submit updated data on prisons, including sanctioned capacity and overcrowding status, by May 18.
  • Andhra milk adulteration tragedy: Death toll reaches 16 in Andhra milk adulteration case linked to toxic ethylene glycol exposure.

International News

  • Iranian missile hits Israel's Dimona, home to its nuclear reactor and known as 'Little India': People were injured on Saturday evening after an Iranian missile struck the southern Israeli town of Dimona.
  • Fuel hike sparks commuter chaos in Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka announces third fuel price hike in under a month, affecting bus operations nationwide.
  • Iran warns of massive retaliation if power plants hit: The warning comes amid heightened tensions following remarks by Donald Trump, who threatened strikes on Iran’s power facilities if navigation through the Strait of Hormuz is not restored within 48 hours.
  • Company blamed for newborn’s death after work from home refusal: An Ohio jury orders Total Quality Logistics to pay $22.5 million after denying a pregnant employee’s remote work request, a decision linked to the death of her premature newborn.
  • Is Cuba expecting a possible US attack?: Trump has taken a tougher stance, including threats of tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba. The measures have further strained the island’s already fragile economy and energy sector.