School Assembly News Headlines: 3 February 2026

National News

1. Rajya Sabha Begins Discussion On Motion Of Thanks To President Droupadi Murmu Address With Sixteen Hours Allotted

2. Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Innovation Manufacturing And Infrastructure While Supporting Balanced Economic Growth Says SBI Chairman

3. 16th Finance Commission Recommends Major Grants To Improve Urban Drainage And Support Faster Urbanisation Across Cities

4. 16th Finance Commission Recommends Major Grants To Improve Urban Drainage And Support Faster Urbanisation Across Cities

International News

1. Iran Summons European Union Ambassadors In Tehran Over Terrorist Designation Of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

2. Lord Peter Mandelson Resigns From UK Labour Party After Reports On Past Financial Links With Jeffrey Epstein

Sports News

1. Pakistan Government Approves T20 World Cup Travel But Bars Team From Playing India In February 15 Group Matc

2. Pakistan Cricket Board Awaits Government Direction As Team Departs For Colombo Ahead Of T20 World Cup Matches

Business News

1. Apple Records Highest Ever Twenty Eight Percent Value Share In Indian Smartphone Market Driven By Premiumisation Trend

2. Indian Equity Markets Rebound After Budget Day Fall As Investors Buy Blue Chip Stocks Amid Borrowing Concerns

1. Rajya Sabha Begins Discussion On Motion Of Thanks To President Droupadi Murmu Address With Sixteen Hours Allotted
The Rajya Sabha discussed the motion of thanks on Droupadi Murmu’s address. Members highlighted vision of Viksit Bharat, social justice, and poverty eradication priorities.

2. Union Budget 2026-27 Boosts Innovation Manufacturing And Infrastructure While Supporting Balanced Economic Growth Says SBI Chairman
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said the Budget ensures policy continuity, supports innovation and employment sectors, strengthens infrastructure investment, and highlights new opportunities for banking sector growth and financial stability in India.

3. 16th Finance Commission Recommends Major Grants To Improve Urban Drainage And Support Faster Urbanisation Across Indian Cities
The 16th Finance Commission proposed funding for wastewater projects and urbanisation incentives. Report tabled in Parliament of India aims to strengthen city infrastructure and rural to urban transition.

4. Union Budget 2026 Prioritises Ongoing Reforms And Policy Continuity Over New Announcements Says Top Economic Adviser
Government’s top economic adviser said Union Budget 2026 focuses on reforms already in progress. Measures will continue beyond the Budget cycle, addressing criticism about limited headline announcements.

5. National Statistics Office To Conduct Nationwide Migration Survey From July 2026 To June 2027 For Updated Data Across India Students
National Statistics Office survey will collect data on rural urban and inter state migration reasons seasonal movement returns and migrant employment profiles, helping policymakers understand population mobility trends nationwide patterns.

6. Rahul Gandhi Reference To Unpublished Army Chief Memoirs Sparks Repeated Disruptions In Lok Sabha Proceedings
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi cited unpublished memoirs of former Army chief MM Naravane. Senior ministers objected, leading to multiple disruptions in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

1. India AI Impact Summit 2026 In New Delhi To Showcase Responsible Inclusive Artificial Intelligence And Global Collaboration Leadership
The summit in New Delhi from February 16 to 20 has attracted over 35,000 registrations and will focus on practical AI applications delivering responsible, inclusive, and real-world outcomes across sectors.

2. Delhi Government Tells Supreme Court New Private School Fee Regulation Law Will Not Apply In Academic Year 2025–26
The Delhi government informed the Supreme Court of India that the Delhi School Education fee regulation law will not be implemented during the 2025–26 academic session.

3. Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Welcomes Union Budget Focus On Tourism Culture And Hospitality Development Across State
Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said budget allocations for tourism and culture will support international-standard projects, boost tourist arrivals, and improve visitor experiences across the state.

4. Supreme Court Directs Centre To Set Up Tribunal For Resolving Pennaiyar River Water Sharing Dispute
The Supreme Court of India asked the Centre to notify a tribunal within one month to address the Pennaiyar River water-sharing issue between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

5. 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Baramulla District In Jammu And Kashmir Early Morning No Damage Reported By Officials Confirmed
Earthquake struck Baramulla district at 5.35 am with Pattan as epicentre. Officials confirmed no injuries or property damage, and normal life continued across nearby areas without any major disruption reported.

1. Iran Summons European Union Ambassadors In Tehran Over Terrorist Designation Of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Iran summoned European Union ambassadors to convey objections after EU designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organisation.

2. Lord Peter Mandelson Resigns From UK Labour Party After Fresh Reports On Past Financial Links With Jeffrey Epstein
Former UK minister Peter Mandelson quit the Labour Party after US Department of Justice files reported past payments linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

3. 68th Annual Grammy Awards Open In Los Angeles Celebrating Global Music Excellence Historic Wins And Artistic Resilience
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena featured Trevor Noah as host. Kendrick Lamar led nominations. Bad Bunny won Album of the Year. Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status.

4. China Responds To Dalai Lama Grammy Win For Audiobook As Beijing Shares Official View On Award Recognition
Beijing commented on Dalai Lama’s Grammy win for audiobook narration. The Dalai Lama described the award as recognition of shared universal responsibility.

5. US Opens H One B Visa Registration Window For Fiscal Year Twenty Twenty Seven From March Four To Nineteen
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced online H-1B registration with a 215 dollar fee per applicant. Selected employers can file petitions after results on March thirty one.

1. Pakistan Government Approves T20 World Cup Travel But Bars Team From Playing India In February 15 Group Match
Pakistan government allowed team to travel to Sri Lanka for ICC World T20 2026. Authorities directed players to skip February 15 group match against India during tournament beginning February seven.

2. India Defeat Pakistan By Fifty Eight Runs In ICC Men’s Under Nineteen Cricket ODI World Cup Match In Zimbabwe
India beat Pakistan by 58 runs at Queens Sports Club in the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket ODI World Cup. Pakistan were bowled out for 194 while chasing 253. Kanishk Chouhan earned Player of the Match.

3. Youth Affairs Minister Launches MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 To Help Young Citizens Understand Union Budget Better
Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched MY Bharat Budget Quest 2026 to engage students nationwide. The initiative links Union Budget provisions with everyday life through interactive and participatory learning formats.

4. Asian Rifle And Pistol Shooting Championships 2026 Begin In New Delhi With Top Shooters From Seventeen Countries
The Asian Rifle and Pistol Shooting Championships 2026 started at Dr Karni Singh Shooting Ranges. Athletes compete across rifle and pistol events in senior, junior, and youth categories over two weeks.

5. Haryana Thunders Win Pro Wrestling League 2026 Title After Final Against Delhi Dangal Warriors At Noida Indoor Stadium
Haryana Thunders clinched the Pro Wrestling League 2026 title 5-4 at Noida Indoor Stadium as Iryna Koliadenko won decisive women’s bout, sealing victory after scores stayed tied following eight intense matches in the league final night.

1. Apple Records Highest Ever Twenty Eight Percent Value Share In Indian Smartphone Market Driven By Premiumisation Trend
Apple achieved a record value share in India as more consumers chose premium smartphones. Counterpoint Research said demand for high-end devices continues to rise steadily.

2. Indian Equity Markets Rebound After Budget Day Fall As Investors Buy Blue Chip Stocks Amid Borrowing Concerns
The BSE Sensex rose 942 points and NSE Nifty crossed 25,000. Markets recovered after Budget-led decline caused by higher STT on futures and options.

3. Global Inflation Likely To Ease Further In 2026 And 2027 As Demand Softens Says IMF Chief
International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva said inflation may fall to 3.8 percent in 2026 and 3.4 percent in 2027, supported by lower energy prices and steady global growth.

4. Capgemini To Divest US Government Solutions Unit Following Review Of Immigration Enforcement Related Contracts
Capgemini announced plans to sell its US subsidiary Capgemini Government Solutions. The move follows review of contracts linked to immigration enforcement work for the US agency ICE.

5. India Manufacturing Activity Improves In January As PMI Rises With Higher Orders Output And Employment Growth
India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.4 in January, data from S&P Global showed. Growth improved with higher orders and hiring, though it stayed below last month’s flash estimate.

1. Kerala Education Minister Assures Class Ten Syllabus Reduction Will Not Affect Core Academic Content
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty said the proposed syllabus reduction will be scientifically planned. Core concepts will remain intact after expert review to maintain academic standards.

2. IIT Madras Launches Summer Fellowship Programme 2026 Offering Research Opportunities For Students Across Multiple DisciplinesIndian Institute of Technology Madras announced a two-month Summer Fellowship Programme from May 18 to July 17, 2026, allowing students to pursue guided research across engineering, sciences, humanities, and management fields.

1. Indian Meteorological Department Forecasts Rainfall In Western Ghats And Issues Fog Advisory For Interior Tamil Nadu Districts
The Indian Meteorological Department predicted moderate rain in Western Ghats due to cyclonic circulations. Fog advisory issued for interior Tamil Nadu. Chennai likely to remain partly cloudy and stable.

2. Dense Fog Covers Delhi National Capital Region Causing Reduced Visibility And Early Morning Travel Disruptions
Several areas across the Delhi-National Capital Region experienced dense fog on Monday morning. Low visibility affected daily routines and travel, while misty conditions persisted during early hours across multiple adjoining locations.