Start your day with the latest news updates from across the country and around the world. From major national and international developments to important updates in education, business, politics and sports, here are the top headlines for the school assembly on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

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National News

1. 50 Crore People Lifted Out of Extreme Poverty: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said around 50 crore people had been lifted out of extreme poverty in India over the past 10 to 12 years, citing a World Bank report.

2. Bhutan Dedicates Buddhist Stupa to PM Modi

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk has dedicated a Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his vision and commitment to India-Bhutan friendship.

3. Centre Ready for Special Parliament Session on SIR: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government was willing to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

4. Voters Can Submit Form 6 if Names Missing from Draft SIR Rolls

The Election Commission clarified that voters who were previously enrolled but whose names are missing from the draft SIR rolls can apply for inclusion using Form 6.

5. Ruhullah Resigns as Srinagar MP and from National Conference

Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the Lok Sabha and the National Conference, ending his prolonged standoff with the party leadership.

6. India Targets Rs 3 Lakh Crore Defence Production by 2029

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India aims to achieve Rs 3 lakh crore in defence production and Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.

7. Bombay High Court Orders Restoration of Dia Mirza's Diwali Video

The Bombay High Court directed the BMC to re-upload actor Dia Mirza's deleted eco-friendly Diwali campaign video, stressing the importance of secular values.

8. Navy Chief Calls for Self-Reliant Indian Navy

Navy chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan said India must build a Navy capable of fighting, sustaining and adapting without dependence on external factors.

9. Former Air Chief Flagged Concerns Over IAF Sports Complex Sealing

Former Air Chief Marshal AP Singh had written to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh days before his retirement, raising concerns over the sealing of an Indian Air Force sports complex in Delhi.

10. ED Attaches Rs 510 Crore Assets in Anil Ambani Group Probe

The Enforcement Directorate attached assets worth Rs 510 crore, including two aircraft, as part of a money laundering investigation linked to alleged bank fraud involving the Reliance Anil Ambani Group.

11. Delhi Police ACP Suspended After Protest Outside Headquarters

Delhi Police suspended ACP Manasvi Vashistha after he and other personnel protested outside the Police Headquarters against their transfers.

12. Rahul Gandhi Challenges PM Modi to Open Debate

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to an open debate over allegations of foreign connections and the charge that the Opposition was anti-national.

13. Indian Sailor Killed in Merchant Ship Attack Off Oman

An Indian sailor was killed in an attack on a commercial vessel near Limah off Oman's coast. India condemned the attack and called for immediate de-escalation in West Asia.

14. Delhi Air Quality Slips to Very Poor Category

Delhi's air quality deteriorated further to the very poor category. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said anti-pollution measures had been underway since September.

15. National Conference Questions Ruhullah Over BJP's Rally Support Claim

The National Conference questioned Syed Aga Ruhullah Mehdi's silence after BJP leader Ram Madhav said the rally at which he announced his resignation had the backing of BJP supporters.

16. Odisha on Alert as Cyclone Murasu Hits Andhra Pradesh

Odisha's southern districts received light rainfall as severe cyclonic storm Murasu hit neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The state government asked district collectors to remain prepared for adverse weather.

Education News

17. IISc Bengaluru, Five IITs Among Asia's Top 100 Universities

IISc Bengaluru and five Indian Institutes of Technology featured among Asia's top 100 universities in the latest QS rankings. However, all six institutions slipped in their positions compared with last year.

International News

18. Indian Killed in Helicopter Collision in Nepal

A 47-year-old Indian national was killed and another passenger injured after two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal's Solukhumbu district.

19. Bangladesh Accuses Hasina of Fuelling Garment Workers' Unrest

Bangladesh accused former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of fuelling labour unrest as violent protests over higher wages entered their fourth day, forcing hundreds of factories to suspend operations.

Legal News

20. Protest Sites Cannot Be Occupied Indefinitely: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely while hearing a petition seeking restrictions on demonstrations at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan during the festive season.

21. Jantar Mantar Excluded from Prohibitory Orders: Delhi Police to SC

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that Jantar Mantar was kept outside prohibitory orders issued ahead of the October 10 CJP protest. Demonstrations were allowed with prior written permission and a 5 pm deadline.

22. Foreign Court's Divorce Decree on Irretrievable Breakdown Not Valid: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that a divorce decree granted by a foreign court on the ground of irretrievable breakdown of marriage is not legally valid in India.

23. India Will Not Allow GM Product Imports or Open Dairy Sector: Goyal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India would not allow imports of genetically modified products and would not open its dairy sector under free trade agreements.