Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for October 4: Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for October 4. Today’s updates include India’s confirmation of destroying Pakistani F-16 jets during Operation Sindoor, India-China resuming direct flights after five years, and strict social media rules in Papua New Guinea. Sports news highlights the unveiling of the FIFA 2026 match ball and India’s dominance over West Indies in the Test opener. National News The Indian Air Force has confirmed that Pakistani F-16 jets were destroyed during Operation Sindoor, marking a significant defence update. Meanwhile, India has held Pakistan accountable for human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir at the international level. In Ladakh, a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the Leh violence that killed four people, while the Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by Sonam Wangchuk and his wife over protests demanding safeguards for Ladakh. International News After nearly five years, India and China will resume direct flights from the end of October. In the United States, the government shutdown entered its third day with budget talks yet unresolved. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea has announced strict age restrictions on social media to counter fake news and online abuse. Sports News The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Trionda — has been unveiled, equipped with a motion-sensor chip to aid refereeing decisions. In cricket, India’s bowlers dominated Day 1 of the Test series against West Indies, leaving the visitors in early disarray at Ahmedabad. Business News Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express has received an overwhelming response, with passenger demand touching over 155 percent occupancy. Meanwhile, Indian exporters, feeling the impact of the US tariff hikes, have sought relief measures from the Centre. Education News The Ministry of Education has asked NIRF to introduce negative marking in research rankings for retracted papers or poor-quality publications. At the same time, the government has begun a review of JEE Main and NEET UG difficulty levels amid concerns raised over recent exams.