Today News Headlines for School Assembly, June 29, 2026: CBSE 3-language policy exempt current Class 10 batch students

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the proposed Delhi–Varanasi bullet train corridor will reduce travel time to about 1 hour and 40 minutes via Jewar and Lucknow, significantly improving high-speed rail connectivity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on an official visit to Seychelles, where he is attending the country’s National Day celebrations and holding bilateral talks to strengthen India–Seychelles ties.

World News

A strong earthquake struck Japan’s Iwate Prefecture, prompting authorities to monitor the situation while assessing any damage or disruption.

Large parts of Europe are experiencing an intense heatwave affecting nearly 200 million people, with soaring temperatures disrupting daily life and even impacting power generation in some countries.

Sports News

Football legends Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland are among the leading contenders in the race for the Golden Boot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Indian high jumper Sarvesh Kushare has equalled the national record with a jump of 2.31 metres, matching one of the country’s best-ever performances in the event.

Business News

The Indian Railways has unveiled a new wagon design policy aimed at improving freight efficiency, safety and standardisation across its network.

The Centre has announced that it will bear 90% of the compliance cost for MSMEs under the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to help exporters remain competitive in international markets.

Education News

Authorities in Jharkhand have launched an investigation after several girls at a Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya school fell ill due to suspected water tank contamination, leading to the suspension of officials.

The Rajasthan government has launched a mental health programme for primary school students to improve emotional well-being and create a healthier learning environment.

CBSE has on June 29 issued fresh guidelines for three-language policy exempting the current batch of Class 10.