School Assembly News Headlines Today (Oct 21): Top National, International & Sports Updates + Thought of the Day

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 Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates on Diwali; 34 of 38 Stations in Red ZoneVeteran Actor-Comedian Asrani Passes Away After a Brief IllnessKarnataka Government to Introduce Law to Curb Misinformation: CM SiddaramaiahBihar polls: RJD releases list of 143 candidates, 5 of them to fight against INDIA bloc partners Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal; Odisha to Receive Rainfall for Next Three Days: IMDMizoram CM Launches Dampa Campaign, Announces ₹700 Crore for Water and Development ProjectsRupee Rises 9 Paise, Closes at 87.93 Against the US Dollar International News Donald Trump Says Diwali Is a Timeless Reminder of Light’s Victory Over DarknessTrump Vows to Reach a ‘Fantastic Deal’ With China After Future Meeting With Xi JinpingUS and Australia Sign Critical Minerals Agreement to Counter China’s InfluenceBolivia’s First Conservative President in 20 Years Promises Warmer Ties With the USEuropean Council Approves New Strategic ‘EU–India Agenda’, Pushes for Early FTA ConclusionCeasefire With Afghanistan Depends on Taliban’s Efforts to Curb Terrorism: Khawaja AsifIsrael Continues to Fire on Lebanon Nearly a Year After Ceasefire; Analysts Predict Similar Pattern for Gaza Sports News Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh by Seven Runs in ICC Women’s World Cup Thriller, Keep Knockout Hopes AliveIndia Clinch Two More Kurash Medals at the Asian Youth GamesAfghanistan U-19 Team to Tour India for Tri-Series in NovemberPakistan Reach 259/5 Against South Africa on Day Two of the Second TestFour Indian Greco-Roman Wrestlers Lose in Opening Round at U-23 World ChampionshipsCristiano Ronaldo Unlikely to Travel to India for FC Goa Clash Thought of the Day Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. जब प्रतिभा मेहनत नहीं करती, तब मेहनत प्रतिभा को हरा देती है। Suggested | From a 3.5 km Walk to a Spaceflight Dream — Aditi’s Journey to NASA