Today News Headlines for School Assembly, February 2, 2026: Pak govt tells its team to boycott India T20 World Cup match, Grammy awards winners

In the run-up to key state elections, the Union Budget 2026 signalled a strong infrastructure push as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prioritised railways, rare earths and port development in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, while ruling out large-scale freebies.

Several regulatory changes came into effect from February 1, 2026, with new rules impacting FASTag usage, tobacco regulations and other daily compliance norms. The updates are expected to affect commuters, consumers, and businesses alike.

To address staffing gaps in senior security leadership, the Centre has amended IPS empanelment guidelines to ease IG-level postings. The move aims to tackle the shortage of officers at SP and DIG ranks in CAPFs and other security establishments.

International News

Twelve miners have been killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian officials and the country’s largest private energy company have said.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a strong warning after US military deployments intensified near the region, escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington.

In a diplomatic development, the United States has reopened its mission in Venezuela after seven years, with the arrival of a US ambassador marking a potential reset in bilateral ties.

In the 67th Grammy Awards, Bad Bunny beat Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, and others in the Album of the Year Category.

Sports News

Pakistan will not take the field against India in the group stage fixture of the T20 World Cup on February 15. This is the decision taken by the Pakistan government on Sunday while giving its team the approval to travel to Sri Lanka to feature in the tournament scheduled to begin on February 7.

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz created history by becoming the youngest player to complete a career Grand Slam after defeating Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2026, underlining a generational shift in men’s tennis.

Ahead of the Australian Open final, Novak Djokovic revealed details of his pre-season training and preparation, highlighting adjustments made to stay competitive at the highest level.

Business News

The first Union Budget after Operation Sindoor saw India significantly hike defence spending, reflecting heightened focus on national security and indigenous manufacturing.

Markets reacted sharply to Budget announcements, with Sensex plunging over 1,500 points and Nifty dropping nearly 500 points amid concerns over fiscal priorities and sectoral allocations.

Education News

The Education Budget 2026–27 placed strong emphasis on healthcare and skilling, with major allocations for medical education, NIMHANS expansion, skills centres and content creation labs.

In Kerala, the state government announced a 25% syllabus reduction for Class 10 students following complaints over excessive academic workload.