
Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 17: Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 17. This roundup highlights major developments across key domains. Nationally, Odisha witnessed fertiliser protests, Kerala promised housing for landslide victims, and the Supreme Court granted interim bail in the Elgar Parishad case.
International updates include North Korea’s language bans and Israel’s Gaza offensive amid UN genocide findings. Sports saw Indian players in the Candidates 2026 chess race and a new BCCI replacement rule. In business, AI usage trends and stricter algorithm rules were in focus, while CBSE announced changes for private candidates and new special exam provisions.
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In Odisha, farmer protests over a reported fertiliser shortage led to clashes between members of the ruling BJD and the police, leaving several injured.
The Kerala Chief Minister announced that new houses for landslide victims in Wayanad will be ready by January 2026, as part of the state’s rehabilitation measures.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court granted six weeks of interim bail on medical grounds to Mahesh Raut, an accused in the Elgar Parishad case.
North Korea has reportedly banned words like hamburgers and ice cream to curb Western cultural influence, reflecting its tightening controls over language and society.
A UN investigation has found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, intensifying global scrutiny of the conflict.
In a parallel development, Israel has begun a ground offensive in Gaza City, escalating bombardments and expanding military operations in the region.
In chess, India’s Divya Deshmukh, Koneru Humpy, and R Vaishali remain in the race for qualification to the Candidates 2026 tournament, boosting India’s presence in global chess.
The BCCI has introduced a new replacement rule in the Duleep Trophy 2025 to address serious on-field injuries, ensuring teams do not face disadvantages due to medical contingencies.
A recent OpenAI study has highlighted global usage trends of ChatGPT, showing significant engagement across education, workplace productivity, and creative fields.
Meanwhile, a government-appointed panel on social media algorithms has suggested stricter penalties for violations and called for more accountability from digital platforms.
Education News
The CBSE has announced that over 2,700 private candidates registered for an additional subject in 2025, but this option will be discontinued from the 2026 board exams.
Additionally, CBSE has introduced provisions for special exams in 2026 for Class 10 and 12 students who miss their board exams due to sports, Olympiads, or other academic commitments.