Good morning, everyone. Here is your daily news briefing for the school assembly on February 27, 2026. Staying informed about current events helps us understand the world better and encourages thoughtful discussions about society, governance, and global affairs.

Today’s headlines highlight important diplomatic developments involving India and Israel, significant legal updates from the Supreme Court, key political and investigative stories from across India, as well as strong exchanges at the United Nations. In sports, cricket fans have an exciting India vs Zimbabwe update from Chennai. 

 

NATIONAL:

  • Modi says India, Israel agree 'no place for terrorism in the world'
    Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Israel and India agreed there was "no place for terrorism in the world", as he wrapped up a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties with Israel.
  • "Our ties have stood the test of time": India-Israel to upgrade ties to Special Strategic Partnership; FTA nearing conclusion 
    Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Israel have decided to elevate their ties to the level of a Special Strategic Partnership. He further noted how the discussions between focussed on giving a new direction and speed to the ties between the two countries.
  • PM Modi holds wide-ranging talks with Israeli President Herzog
    Jerusalem: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday held "extremely fruitful" and wide-ranging talks during which they explored avenues to further enhance cooperation in education, start-ups, innovation, tech and connectivity.
  • Kerala Story 2 Producer To Go To Supreme Court After High Court Stay: Sources
    Following the Kerala High Court’s decision on Thursday to stay the release of ‘The Kerala Story 2’ just a day before its scheduled theatrical debut, sources indicated that producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah is preparing to challenge the order in the Supreme Court.
  • Supreme Court to constitute an expert panel to define the Aravalli region
    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday scheduled the next hearing in the Aravalli hills definition case to constitute an expert panel tasked with examining the boundaries of the Aravalli region and associated concerns.
  • ED moves to accelerate P Chidambaram’s money laundering trial after government nod
    New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday moved to accelerate the long-stalled money laundering trials against former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, informing a special court that it has secured the mandatory government sanction required to prosecute the veteran Congress leader.
  • US Treasury moves to ban Swiss Bank MBaer from financial system over Russia, Iran ties
    Washington: The US Treasury Department moved Thursday to effectively banish a Zurich-based merchant bank from the American financial system, alleging the institution laundered more than $100 million for entities linked to Russian corruption and Iranian state-sponsored groups.
  • ED moves to accelerate P Chidambaram’s money laundering trial after government nod
    New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday moved to accelerate the long-stalled money laundering trials against former Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, informing a special court that it has secured the mandatory government sanction required to prosecute the veteran Congress leader.
  • Focus of Baramati plane crash probe is to ascertain if it was sabotage or criminal negligence: CID
    Pune: The Maharashtra Crime Investigation Department said on Thursday that the focus of its probe into the Baramati plane crash that killed deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others is to ascertain if it was sabotage or criminal negligence.
  • Mumbai court acquits Sanjay Raut in defamation case filed by BJP leader Somaiya's wife
    Mumbai: A sessions court here on Thursday allowed the revision application of Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, acquitting him in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Kirit Somaiya's wife, Medha Somaiya.

INTERNATIONAL:

  • Pakistan living in 'la la land': India slams Islamabad at UN Human Rights Council
    Geneva: India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, which is being held from 23 February to 31 March, accusing Islamabad of spreading propaganda and asserting that Jammu and Kashmir's development trajectory stands in stark contrast to Pakistan's economic troubles.
  • Pakistan: Jailed PTI leaders urge SC to provide legal, medical access to Imran Khan
    Islamabad: Incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders have written a letter to Chief Justice of Pakistan, expressing serious concerns about alleged hindrances in providing legal and medical access to PTI founder and former Prime Minister of the country, Imran Khan.

SPORTS:

  • India keeps T20 World Cup semifinal hopes alive with 72-run win over Zimbabwe

    Team India beat Zimbabwe by 72 runs in Chennai, powered by Abhishek Sharma (55), Hardik Pandya (50*) and a three-wicket haul from Arshdeep Singh. India set a massive 257-run target, their second-highest in T20 World Cup history.

That concludes today’s news headlines. Thank you for your attention, and have a productive and positive day ahead.