Ashita KashyapPublished: Oct 23, 2026, 16:16 ISTUpdated: Oct 23, 2026, 16:16 IST
Here are the top news headlines for the school assembly on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The bulletin covers important developments in India, international affairs, sports and business, including India’s achievement at the Asian Para Games, a powerful earthquake in Tibet, strong investor demand for the Jio Platforms IPO and the latest trends in India’s business activity.
1.PM ModiSays India will play a key role in the emerging world order:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would play an important role in shaping the emerging world order. Speaking at a summit in New Delhi, he highlighted cooperation, technology and the need to work towards the well-being of humanity.
2. Chhattisgarh’s Sirpur archaeological site added toUNESCO:
Sirpur, a historic archaeological site in Chhattisgarh, has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative World Heritage List. The development brings attention to India’s cultural heritage and the importance of preserving historical monuments for future generations.
3. IndiaAI Announces fellowships for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students:
The IndiaAI initiative has announced fellowship support for students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. According to reports, eligible undergraduate students can receive up to ₹1 lakh and postgraduate students up to ₹2 lakh.
1. Powerful earthquake in Tibet kills 16, rescue operations continue:
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck China’s Tibet region, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens.
The earthquake has damaged around hundreds of homes, while emergency teams continued rescue operations and helped residents move to safer locations.
2.Donald Trumpordered to give deposition in $10 Billion BBC lawsuit:
A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The case concerns an edited speech featured in a BBC documentary. The broadcaster has acknowledged that the editing was misleading but denies legal liability for defamation.
3. Global markets face pressure as Oil prices rise amid Iran war concerns:
International markets remained under pressure on October 23 as concerns about the war involving Iran pushed oil prices higher. Brent crude rose to around $114 per barrel, while technology stocks in the United States recorded sharp losses.
1. India crosses 100 medal mark at Asian para games 2026:
India crossed the 100-medal mark at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Para-athlete Sandeep Singh Maan won gold in the men’s 400-metre T64 event with a world-record time of 52.28 seconds, while Ajay Kumar won bronze.
2. Indian squash player Anahat Singh defeats world no. 3 Nour El Sherbini:
Indian squash player Anahat Singh defeated Egypt’s Nour El Sherbini, a former world champion ranked third globally, in the round of 16 at the Silicon Valley Open in California. The result is an important achievement for the young Indian player on the international squash circuit.
3. India takes 1–0 lead against New Zealand in T20 International series:
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the first T20 International in Christchurch The victory gave India a 1–0 lead in the five-match series
1. Jio Platforms IPO receives more than 10 times the shares offered:
Jio Platforms’ initial public offering (IPO) attracted bids exceeding 10 times the number of shares available by the final bidding day on October 23.
According to Reuters, the offering is valued at approximately $3.2 billion, making it one of India’s biggest IPOs.
2. India’s business activity grows at fastest pace in four months:
India’s private-sector business activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, according to a preliminary Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey The composite PMI rose to 56.7 from 55.9 in September
However, hiring growth nearly stalled, suggesting that companies were managing higher workloads largely with their existing employees.
3. Rising crude oil prices put pressure on global stock markets:
Stock markets across several regions faced pressure as crude oil prices climbed amid concerns about the conflict involving Iran. Higher energy prices can raise costs for airlines, transport companies and manufacturers, while also adding to inflation concerns. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments and their possible impact on economic growth.
