Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 22, 2026: India to hold FATF vice-presidency, UGC NET begins tomorrow and more

A complete shutdown was observed in Ladakh as residents and organisations staged protests over issues related to recruitment records and local employment concerns.

World News

A residential treatment institution in New York is facing scrutiny after former students filed lawsuits alleging abuse and mistreatment, bringing renewed attention to oversight of such facilities.

Ukraine has launched a major drone attack targeting Crimea and infrastructure linked to Russian operations, as fighting between the two countries continues.

Sports News

New Zealand footballer Sunesh Sunz Singh has emerged as a key figure for the New Zealand national football team, with his fitness and form expected to play a crucial role in the team’s FIFA World Cup campaign.

Iran’s football coach has defended his side’s preparations and stated that many other World Cup managers would have reacted similarly under the circumstances amid discussions surrounding the tournament.

Business News

India’s flagship rural broadband initiative continues to face challenges, with only about 45% of BharatNet’s last-mile connections currently active despite extensive infrastructure deployment across the country.

India has strengthened its role in global financial governance with Vivek Aggarwal being appointed Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), marking a significant achievement for the country on the international stage.

Education News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly delayed his movement from Delhi airport to avoid causing inconvenience to students appearing for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi conferred degrees on 643 students during its 14th Convocation, including its largest-ever BTech graduating batch.

Candidates appearing for the examination have been advised to review UGC NET June 2026 exam-day guidelines, reporting times and required documents ahead of the test.