School Assembly News Headlines: 1 March 2026

National News

1. Dr S Jaishankar Holds Talks With UAE Counterpart, Calls For Dialogue Amid Rising Gulf Tensions

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Unveils ₹2,700 Crore Projects In Puducherry, Highlights Tourism And Economic Growth

3. Indian Embassies In West Asia Advise Nationals To Follow Safety Guidelines After Regional Air Strikes

4. External Affairs Ministry Guides Foreign Nationals On Visa Extensions Amid West Asia Situation Developments

International News

1. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Reportedly Killed In US Israeli Strikes, State Mourning Announced

2. Pakistani Airstrikes Target Kabul, Afghan Forces Respond As Authorities Report Civilian Casualties

Sports News

1. Pakistan Knocked Out Of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Despite Victory Over Sri Lanka In Super Eights

2. Delhi Traffic Police Announces Restrictions For T20 Match At Arun Jaitley Stadium 

Business News

1. Cabinet Approves IIFCL IPO Proposal, Clears Path For Stock Exchange Listing Process

2. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Registers 35 Percent Growth In February, EV Sales Surge 57 Percent

1. Dr S Jaishankar Discusses Gulf Tensions With UAE Counterpart, Urges Dialogue And Regional De-Escalation Efforts
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held talks with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He expressed concern over rising Gulf tensions and emphasised dialogue and community welfare.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Development Projects Worth ₹2,700 Crore In Puducherry, Boosts Tourism And Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundations for projects exceeding ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry. He highlighted tourism investments, rising per capita income, and strong social development indicators supporting sustained regional growth.

3. Indian Embassies In West Asia Issue Advisory After US Israeli Air Strikes In Iran
Indian Embassies in West Asia urged nationals to follow official advisories amid regional tensions. They advised caution, limited movement, and shared 24×7 helplines and email contacts for emergency assistance.

4. External Affairs Ministry Issues Advisory For Foreign Nationals In India Over Visa Extensions Amid West Asia Developments
The External Affairs Ministry advised foreign nationals in India to contact the nearest FRRO for visa extensions or stay regularisation. Authorities will assist with formalities through the official BOI portal.

1. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In US Israel Airstrikes, Forty Day Mourning Declared
Iranian state media confirmed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death in joint US Israeli strikes targeting military sites. Senior defence officials were also killed, with over 200 reported fatalities and hundreds injured.

2. Kabul Hit By Pakistani Airstrikes, Afghan Forces Respond With Air Defence Fire Amid Civilian Casualty Claims
Afghanistan reported Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul lasting about 20 minutes. Afghan air defence responded to aerial targets, while authorities accused Pakistan of causing civilian casualties in multiple attacks.

3. UN Chief António Guterres Condemns US Israeli Strikes On Iran, Urges Immediate Return To Diplomacy
UN Secretary General António Guterres criticised US Israeli strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. He told the Security Council that escalation risks wider conflict, civilian harm, and regional instability.

4. India Issues Advisory For Nationals In Palestine, Urges Vigilance And Strict Adherence To Safety Protocols
India advised its nationals in Palestine to remain alert amid regional tensions. The Representative Office in Ramallah urged compliance with local safety guidelines and avoidance of unnecessary movement during emergencies.

1. Pakistan Eliminated From ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Despite Narrow Five Run Win Over Sri Lanka
Pakistan scored 212 against Sri Lanka in the Super Eights match at Pallekele. Despite defending the total successfully, they missed semifinals qualification as New Zealand advanced on superior net run rate.

2. Delhi Traffic Police Issues Advisory For T20 World Cup Match At Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Traffic Police announced traffic restrictions near Arun Jaitley Stadium during the South Africa versus Zimbabwe T20 match. Diversions may apply on major roads, and heavy vehicles are restricted.

1. Cabinet Clears IIFCL Initial Public Offer, Company Receives Approval For Stock Exchange Listing
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited received Cabinet approval for its proposed IPO. The clearance, conveyed by DIPAM, enables the state-owned lender to proceed with listing on stock exchanges.

2. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Reports 35 Percent Sales Growth In February, EV Sales Rise 57 Percent
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles recorded 63,331 total sales in February, marking 35 percent growth year on year. Electric vehicle sales rose 57 percent across domestic and international markets.