A roundup of today’s biggest developments from India and around the globe, covering major political remarks, security updates, court decisions and significant international events.
Kickstart your Monday morning assembly with the latest global updates to boost your confidence and vocabulary! Reading the news aloud sharpens English speaking skills, sparks curiosity, and keeps the entire school connected to the world. Here are the top national, international, and sports headlines for your assembly on Monday, July 20, 2026:
Opposition seeks debate on Ram temple donation row, Manipur in Parliament
The opposition has urged the government to allow discussions during the Monsoon Session on the alleged Ram temple donation irregularities, ethanol blending, student issues and the situation in Manipur.
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge demand independent probe into Ayodhya Ram temple donations
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an independent investigation into the alleged misuse of donations made to the Ayodhya Ram temple.
Government defends invitation to rebel TMC MPs
The Centre said the rebel Trinamool Congress MPs could not be ignored as they had approached the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking official recognition and separate seating arrangements.
Monsoon fury: 17 killed in rain-related incidents across Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Nagaland
At least 17 people have died in rain-related incidents as heavy monsoon showers battered parts of northern and eastern India. Jammu and Kashmir reported the highest number of deaths.
Government plans bill to make insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ a criminal offence
The Centre is set to introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha seeking criminal action against obstruction or insult to the national song ‘Vande Mataram’.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves draft UCC bill banning polygamy and nikah halala
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet cleared a draft Uniform Civil Code bill that proposes a ban on polygamy, criminalises triple talaq and nikah halala, and introduces rules for registration of live-in relationships.
AI-171 crash victims’ families demand release of black box data
Families of victims of the AI-171 plane crash have asked authorities to release black box data and cockpit voice recorder transcripts or share them with their legal representatives.
Delhi High Court to hear plea on Sonam Wangchuk's hospital transfer
The Delhi High Court agreed to urgently hear a petition seeking permission to shift activist Sonam Wangchuk from Safdarjung Hospital to a private medical facility.
Calcutta High Court halts demolition of Abhishek Banerjee's office
The Calcutta High Court ordered a temporary halt to the demolition of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee's constituency office in Diamond Harbour.
Supreme Court rules swear words alone do not amount to obscenity
The Supreme Court held that the use of abusive or vulgar language, by itself, does not constitute obscenity under the law.
Pakistan summons Imran Khan’s sister over remarks on army and India conflict
Pakistan’s anti-cybercrime agency issued a summons to Noreen Niazi, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, over allegations of spreading offensive and inflammatory content online.
Sindhu's sweet revenge: Topples Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 to clinch maiden Japan Open title
PV Sindhu stunned home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to script history, becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open with a commanding 21-17, 21-17 victory in Sunday's Super 750 final in Tokyo.
Published: 19 Jul 2026, 09:25 pm IST
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