School Assembly News (October 28): Cyclone Mohanta’s landfall, Shreyas Iyer’s injury in Australia, and more

National News

Cyclone Montha: Over 25 trains cancelled across East Coast Railway zone: The East Coast Railway has cancelled more than 25 trains as a precautionary measure due to Cyclone Montha’s approach toward India’s eastern coast. Authorities have issued advisories for passengers amid forecasts of heavy rainfall and strong winds.

EC launches nationwide voter list revision across states and UTs: The Election Commission of India has initiated a special intensive revision of electoral rolls across all states and union territories to ensure updated and accurate voter data ahead of upcoming polls.

Omar Abdullah says 15% of population lacks representation in Centre: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah criticised the ruling BJP, stating that nearly 15% of India’s population is not represented in the Union government. His remarks come amid ongoing political discussions about inclusion and regional representation.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (File Photo)

World News

Israeli strike on Gaza called ‘violation’ of ceasefire by US Senator Marco Rubio: Following reports of civilian casualties in Gaza, US Senator Marco Rubio termed Israel’s recent strike against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad a violation of the ceasefire deal. Tensions in the region remain high.

Trump urges Putin to end Ukraine war after Russia’s latest missile test: Former US President Donald Trump called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine conflict, even as Moscow conducted a new intercontinental ballistic missile test.

Paul Biya declared winner of Cameroon election amid violent protests: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been declared the winner of the country’s election, sparking clashes between protesters and security forces in major cities. Opposition parties have alleged irregularities in the vote count.

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has been in power since 1982. (Photo: X/@AfricaFactsZone)

Sports News

Shreyas Iyer admitted to ICU in Sydney after rib injury and internal bleeding: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalised in Sydney after sustaining a rib injury leading to internal bleeding. His participation in the upcoming Test series remains uncertain.

Women’s ODI World Cup 2025: India’s Pratika Rawal ruled out of semifinal vs Australia: India’s women’s team suffered a setback as all-rounder Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the semifinal clash against Australia due to injury. Team management is yet to name a replacement.

Shreyas Iyer suffered a nasty fall while completing a catch in Sydney last Sunday. (AP)

Business News

RBI may cap bank lending for corporate takeovers at 70% of deal value: The Reserve Bank of India is set to introduce limits on bank lending for corporate mergers and acquisitions, capping loans at 70% of the transaction value to reduce financial risks.

Rising commodity prices put pressure on Indian manufacturers: RBI official: RBI’s Executive Director Saugata Bhattacharya noted that surging commodity prices are increasing input costs for Indian manufacturers, posing challenges to production and profit margins.

Saugata Bhattacharya, an external member of RBI’s MPC, cautions about the negative impact of low commodity prices on manufacturers and investment. (Source: Express Archives)

Education News

IIT Delhi and University of Queensland open joint PhD applications for July 2026: Applications have opened for the July 2026 intake of the IIT Delhi–University of Queensland Joint PhD programme, offering research opportunities across science, engineering, and innovation fields.

IIM Calcutta completes summer internship placements for 2026 batch: IIM Calcutta reported 100% summer internship placements for the 2026 batch, with major offers from finance, consulting, and technology firms, highlighting strong market demand for management graduates.