Looking for news updates for your school’s morning assembly? Here are the top headlines for October 3 across National, International, Sports, and Business — perfect to keep you informed and confident while presenting in the assembly. From Russia, India likely to meet in December, Elon Musk’s net worth to Greta Thunberg detainment, we have all that you need to know.
The Central Administrative Tribunal’s directive to Kerala’s chief secretary to submit a vigilance status report to the Union Home Ministry on Kerala DGP-rank IPS officer Yogesh Gupta.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative postal stamp and a Rs 100 coin to mark the RSS centenary.
New Delhi is preparing for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in the first week of December, and the dates under consideration are December 4 to 6.
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife, Geetanjali Angmo, has moved the Supreme Court, seeking his unconditional release. Sonam Wangchuk was arrested in Jodhpur on September 26 on charges pertaining to the stringent National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk is currently lodged in Jodhpur jail, Rajasthan.
Trump, Xi Jinping to hold APEC talks in South Korea, focus on soybeans
Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead of his visit to India in December, also asserted that India will be able to balance the losses incurred by the hefty tariffs imposed by Donald Trump-led US administration. To address the trade imbalance, Russia may consider importing more agricultural products and medicines from India.
Mirabai Chanu has won World Championships silver. She lifted a total of 199kg (84kg snatch + 115kg clean and jerk) to win the silver medal in the 48 kg class at the World Weightlifting Championships 2025 in Forde, Norway. North Korean weightlifter Ri Song-gum dominated the event by winning three gold medals in the 48 kg division. Ri has set a new world record with a 91 kg snatch, a 122 kg clean and jerk, and a total lift of 213 kg.
The Indian U19 side, led by Ayush Mhatre, completed an emphatic victory in the first Youth Test against Australia U19 in Brisbane.
England’s World Cup-winning former captain Eoin Morgan has been made Chair of Cricket at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)