School Assembly News Headlines (September 29): India wins Asia Cup, S Jaishankar at UNGA, Sonam Wangchuk arrest & more 

Without naming Pakistan, EAM S Jaishankar referred to a “neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism” (File Photo)

Underlining that “major international terrorist attacks are traced back to that one country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar targeted Pakistan at the United Nations General Assembly.

The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) in Himachal Pradesh has been included in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) by UNESCO.

World News

NATO has said that it will upgrade its mission in the Baltic Sea with an air defence frigate and other assets. 

Russia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters. (AP Photo)

Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has told the United Nations that Moscow has no intention of attacking Europe or NATO countries.

The US has revoked the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro after he urged American soldiers to disobey orders from President Trump.

Business News

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri clarified that there are no sanctions on Russian oil purchases, only price caps.

Hardeep Singh Puri

Indian households added to their wealth at a faster clip in 2024, with gross financial assets rising 14.5 per cent during the year.

Sports News

Nepal marked a historic moment in international T20 cricket with a 19-run victory over the West Indies in the opening match of their three-game T20I series held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Mithun Manhas has been appointed as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

India beats Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup, however, they refused to accept the trophy from the Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi,

Education News

Centre tweaks recruitment rules for Eklavya residential schools

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Chairman Ajay Kumar is set to engage directly with civil service aspirants across India through a virtual town hall on October 1.

According to an official communique released on Friday, the live interaction will be broadcast by DD News via its YouTube channel on October 1, from noon to 1 pm.(Photo Credit: X/@drajaykumar_ias)

NCERT will grant equivalence to Class 10 and 12 certificates awarded by various school education boards in India for admissions in higher education institutions and recruitment for government jobs.