School Assembly News Headlines: 4 March 2026

National News

1. NIFTEM-K and University of Saskatchewan Forge Five-Year Partnership to Advance Food Science Education and Research Collaboration

2. India Presents Vision 2047 Roadmap for Responsible, Sustainable Tourism Growth at UN Summit in Berlin

3. Prime Minister Modi Expresses Solidarity with Kuwait, Urges Dialogue to Maintain Regional Peace and Stability

4. Modi and Amit Shah Extend Attukal Pongala Greetings, Highlighting Women Empowerment and Social Harmony

International News

1. Missile and Drone Strikes Intensify as West Asia Conflict Expands Across Tehran, Beirut and Lebanon Border Areas

2. Afghan Forces Seize Key Pakistani Posts as Border Clashes Along Durand Line Enter Fifth Day

Sports News

1. Indian Women’s Cricket Team Earns Historic 2026 Laureus Nomination After ICC World Cup Triumph

2. India Makes Impressive Start at All England Championships with Mixed Doubles and Lakshya Sen Victories

Business News

1. Strait of Hormuz Disruption May Impact Global Oil Markets, Heightening Concerns Over Rising Crude Prices

2. West Bengal AAR Clarifies Separate GST Rates for Hookah and Restaurant Food Services

1. NIFTEM-K Signs Five-Year MoU with University of Saskatchewan to Boost India-Canada Food Science Research Collaboration
NIFTEM-K and the University of Saskatchewan will jointly develop food science programs, online training, and exchange opportunities. The partnership strengthens research collaboration and global exposure for students in agri-food innovation.

2. India Unveils Vision 2047 Plan for Sustainable and Community-Centric Tourism at UN Summit in Berlin 2026
At the UN Tourism Minister’s Summit in Berlin, India highlighted its Vision 2047 strategy. The plan focuses on responsible growth, sustainability, and globally competitive tourism under Prime Minister leadership.

3. Prime Minister Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for Kuwait, Calls for Dialogue to Restore Regional Peace and Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Kuwait’s Crown Prince, condemning sovereignty violations and expressing solidarity. He emphasised dialogue for peace and appreciated Kuwait’s support in ensuring safety of Indians.

4. Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah Extend Greetings on Attukal Pongala, Celebrate Spirit of Harmony and Nari Shakti
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah conveyed wishes on Attukal Pongala. Leaders highlighted women empowerment, prosperity, good health, and harmony, celebrating the festival’s cultural and spiritual significance.

1. West Asia Conflict Escalates as Iran, Israel and US Launch Missile Strikes Across Tehran and Lebanon
Missile and drone attacks intensified across West Asia as Israel targeted sites in Tehran and Beirut. Israeli forces reported operations near Lebanon border, citing strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure.

2. Afghan Forces Capture Pakistani Border Posts as Durand Line Clashes Continue for Fifth Consecutive Day
Afghan forces claimed capture of key Pakistani posts in Kandahar after retaliatory strikes. The escalation follows recent air raids, intensifying tensions along the disputed Durand Line border.

3. Melania Trump Makes History Presiding Over UN Security Council Meeting on Children and Education in Conflict
US First Lady Melania Trump chaired a UN Security Council meeting in New York. She emphasised protecting children’s education in conflict zones, marking a historic first for a leader’s spouse.

4. President Trump to Meet German Chancellor Merz at White House Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
US President Donald Trump will hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Washington. Discussions will focus on West Asia developments and strengthening coordinated responses with European partners.

1. Indian Women’s Cricket Team Nominated for 2026 Laureus World Team of the Year Award
India’s women’s cricket team earned a historic Laureus nomination after winning the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, they achieved a record semifinal chase.

2. India Shines at All England Championships as Mixed Doubles Pair and Lakshya Sen Secure Opening Wins
India made a strong start at the All England Championships in Birmingham. Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila won in mixed doubles, while Lakshya Sen defeated world number one Shi Yu Qi.

1. Strait of Hormuz Shutdown Threatens Global Oil Supply, Raises Concerns Over Rising Crude Prices Worldwide
Tensions in West Asia may disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. India’s dependence has reduced to 41 percent, yet nearly half of imports still transit.

2. West Bengal AAR Rules Hookah Served in Restaurants Must Be Taxed Separately Under GST Law
West Bengal AAR clarified that hookah and restaurant food are separate supplies under GST. Tobacco hookah attracts 40 percent tax, herbal 18 percent, while food continues at 5 percent.