School assembly news headlines, February 4: Top India, world, sports, business news
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School Assembly News Headlines for February 4: 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 4, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
1. India-US Trade Deal Sparks Relief, Global Reactions
Tariff cuts announced by the United States on Indian imports have sparked relief among businesses and investors, even as key details remain scarce. The move is expected to ease trade tensions and boost economic engagement between the two countries.
2. India-US Trade Agreement Under Scrutiny
Live updates show India and the U.S. finalising a trade deal covering defence, electronics and petroleum goods, with mixed reactions from political leaders. Russia, meanwhile, says it has not received formal notice about India’s oil purchase plans.
3. PM Modi Highlights India’s Global Role
Among the fashion standouts at the Oscars 2026 were Nicole Kidman, Teyana Taylor, Priyanka Chopra, Emma Stone, Audrey Nuna, Anne Hathaway and Pedro Pascal.
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.