School assembly news headlines, February 14: Top India, world, sports, business news
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School Assembly News Headlines for February 14: From major policy moves in Delhi and Kerala's historic milestone to global peace efforts and natural disasters, here are today's most important headlines.
Here are the top national and international news updates for February 14, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
1. PM Modi Announces Major Policy Approvals at Seva Teerth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed several key decisions soon after shifting to the new Seva Teerth complex in New Delhi. Among them were an expansion of the PM RAHAT Scheme to offer cashless treatment for accident victims, a doubling of the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund to 2 lakh crore, and a new Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with Rs 10,000 crore to support early-stage innovation and advanced manufacturing.
2. Bharat Bandh Continues to Impact Transport, Services
The nationwide Bharat Bandh entered its second day, affecting public transport and key services in several states. The strike, called by trade unions and farmers’ groups, centres on demands for labour law reforms and social security enhancements. Commuters in major cities experienced delays, and political leaders intensified debates over the economic impact and protester demands.
3. Family Receives Health Insurance Card Two Days After Child’s Death in Indore
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Thousands of degree certificates and mark sheets have remained unclaimed in several colleges for nearly four decades. Students passed their exams but never returned to collect their documents, leaving institutions struggling to store the growing pile of academic records.
In a small classroom in Aligarh's government school, waste materials are turning into machines. A government school teacher is guiding students to build simple robots and drones using scrap, helping them understand science through hands-on learning.
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, is now available in Kuwait. This announcement comes at a time when the country has found itself impacted by the US-Israel war with Iran.
Delhi University has rejected Rahul Gandhi's claim of caste bias in interviews. In a post on X, the university said the Leader of the Opposition should verify facts before making such statements.
Apple is rumoured to be making its debut in the foldable smartphone market this year with the iPhone fold. From the design to the features, and the expected price, here is everything you need to know about the first-ever foldable iPhone.
The Central Board of Secondary Education, CBSE, has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations in several Middle Eastern countries due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war. The board also confirmed that the mechanism for announcing results for affected students will be announced at a later stage.
Chinese giant ByteDance has reportedly suspended its plans to release its latest AI video generation model, SeeDance 2.0, after major Hollywood studios raised disputes over copyright violations.
Bidyut Innovation MD Rahul Shah spoke during the India Today Conclave 2026. Shah reckoned that India could soon have its own robots competing those from other countries, perhaps at a fraction of the cost.
Alpha High School, an AI-driven education institute is rolling out a new course with a promise – earn $1 million by the time you graduate or you get a full refund. Here is how it works.
Devendra Singh Chaplot, an IIT Bombay alum has joined xAI to build super intelligence. His arrival was welcomed by xAI chief Elon Musk. Here is everything you need to know about xAI's latest Indian origin member.
Blending heritage with modern technology, Royal Enfield is preparing to enter the electric motorcycle space with the upcoming Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6, expected to debut in India around mid-2026.
IIT Madras and the Delhi government have signed an MoU to study 'smog-eating' surfaces to help tackle air pollution in the capital.