By Deepali Samaniya

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If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most important national, international, and sports-related news items to keep students well-informed about the latest events happening both within the country and across the world. National News President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Sabarimala Temple on October 22.The Centre has launched major conservation projects for tigers, dolphins, gharials, and sloth bears.The Assam Cabinet has approved the introduction of a Unified Pension Scheme.Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated ₹1,100-crore projects for Nuapada district.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti will now be a public holiday in the city.The Delhi High Court observed that the Delhi Government has not implemented reservation for transgenders despite a Supreme Court order.The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking preservation of video recordings of court proceedings.Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that 112 new vessels will be built under joint ventures with oil PSUs.Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the government has no stand yet on the Lingayat community’s demand for separate religion status.The rupee rose by 5 paise against the US dollar, while gold prices surged by ₹2,700, crossing ₹1.23 lakh per 10 grams in Delhi. Don’t Miss | 47,000 Foreign Students in Canada May Be In Canada Illegally, Indians Top the List: IRCC International News India has said it is ready to work with any government in Bangladesh chosen by its people.Israel and Hamas have begun indirect peace talks in Egypt, ahead of the first anniversary of the Gaza war.UNESCO has nominated an Egyptian candidate as its new Director-General, following the US withdrawal.India has launched the UPI payment system in a Qatari supermarket, marking another milestone for digital payments abroad.The United States, under Donald Trump, will impose 25% tariffs on imported trucks starting November 1.Nepal’s death toll due to landslides and floods has reached 60, while its Election Commission has approved the schedule for general elections.Venezuela has denounced an alleged “extremist plan” to attack the shuttered US Embassy complex. Sports News India defeated Pakistan by 88 runs in the Women’s World Cup 2025 match held in Colombo.Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India’s performance in the World Para Athletics Championships, calling it historic.In the APL League, Rajputana Royals remain unbeaten, while Kakatiya Knights secured their first victory.South Africa beat New Zealand by six wickets in a Women’s World Cup match played in Indore.Prakaash, Hruthik, and Tavish advanced to the second round at the U-16 Fenesta Open Tennis Tournament.Mumbai will play a three-day practice match against Maharashtra ahead of the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season.Sunil Joshi has stepped down as Punjab Kings’ spin bowling coach.The Indian men’s water polo team lost 6–20 to Kazakhstan in the Asian Aquatics Championship.Pakistan’s Sidra Amin has been reprimanded by the ICC for a code of conduct breach during the match against India. Thought of the Day Every morning is a new beginning. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again. हर सुबह एक नई शुरुआत होती है। गहरी सांस लो, मुस्कुराओ और फिर से शुरू करो। Recommended | Indian Student with ₹89 Lakh Columbia Scholarship Denied US Visa for ‘Lack of Strong Ties to India’