School Assembly News Headlines (September 27): Trump blocks Israel’s West Bank annex plans, India gears up for World Para Athletics and more

National News

Sonam Wangchuk detained By Leh Police today
Protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards are ongoing, with activists and local groups intensifying their strike. A peace meeting has been called to explore dialogue-based solutions, though tensions remain high.

EC restores old counting rule after opposition pressure
Following opposition pushback, the Election Commission (EC) has decided to revert to its earlier rule that mandates the final round of EVM counting can only begin after all postal ballots have been tallied.

International News

Trump opposes Israel’s West Bank annexation
US President Donald Trump has said that his administration will not allow Israel to annex parts of the West Bank, reaffirming support for a negotiated peace process with Palestine.

Netanyahu calls for hostage release at UN speech
Amid walkouts during his UN address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Hamas to release hostages and surrender, framing it as the only path to ending the ongoing conflict.

Sports News

Indian stars drafted in Global Chess League
Young Indian grandmasters D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi have been drafted by the PBG Alaskan Knights for the upcoming Global Chess League, reflecting India’s rising presence in international chess.

Delhi gears up for World Para Athletics Championships
Preparations are underway in Delhi with new tracks being readied for the World Para Athletics Championships, where athletes from across the globe will participate in multiple disciplines.

Business News

Sam Altman awarded PhD by Abu Dhabi AI University
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has been conferred an honorary PhD by the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi for his contributions to advancing global AI research and innovation.

Trump expands tariffs to cover patented drugs, India hit
US President Donald Trump has widened tariffs to include patented drugs and other products, imposing a 100% duty. The move is expected to impact Indian pharma and export sectors significantly.

Education News

UGC draft curriculum flagged for ideological bias in Kerala
A panel set up by the Kerala government has raised concerns that the new UGC draft curriculum contains ideologically driven content, calling for revisions to ensure academic neutrality.

ACJ launches Climate Change Media Hub
The Asian College of Journalism (ACJ) has launched a Climate Change Media Hub to train journalists in reporting on environmental and climate-related issues with greater accuracy and depth.