School assembly news headlines for October 12: Top national, world, sports, education News – Education Times

School assembly news headlines for Oct 12: Starting the day with the news helps students learn about the world and speak with confidence. Here is today’s assembly news for October 12, 2026 that shares all world, national, sports, education headlines which are inspiring and interesting to read.
Read them below.
Weather: New Delhi today shall remain warm and mostly dry, with a high of about 31°C and a low of about 22°C. There is a 15% chance of rain, so you probably won’t need an umbrella.
Power bank catches fire on IndiGo Delhi-Chennai Flight; Plane diverted to Hyderabad
A power bank (a portable phone charger) caught fire on a flight, so the pilot landed at Hyderabad instead. Always follow the airline’s rules on gadgets so everyone stays safe.
PM Modi in Chennai says, “Governments may change, but my resolve for Tamil Nadu’s development is firm”
The Prime Minister said that no matter who runs the state government, he will keep working for Tamil Nadu’s growth. Development means better roads, schools and hospitals for people.
Vaishno Devi shrine decked up as thousands begin Navratri Yatra
Thousands of devotees have started their pilgrimage to the Vaishno Devi shrine as Navratri begins. Navratri is a festival of nine nights, and the shrine has been beautifully decorated.
Jantar Mantar tells the time. Clock is now ticking on its future as protest site
Jantar Mantar in Delhi is an old stone observatory that tells time using the Sun’s shadow. It is also a place where people hold protests, and its future in that role is now being discussed.
AI, nuclear war, bioweapons may trigger end of humanity by 2100: Report
A report warns that some new technologies and dangerous weapons could become big risks for the world. It is a warning, not a certainty, and countries can work together to lower these risks.
Air Force Chief says “They don’t let us near” F-35 jets
An air force chief spoke about F-35s, a type of very advanced fighter plane that countries guard closely. Such jets use top-secret technology, so access is limited.
Indian IT Firms’ Green Card Applications on decline amid program suspension
A green card lets a person live and work in the US for good. Fewer Indian IT companies are applying for them because the programme has been paused.
Messi scores two goals, first time since Argentina retirement
Football star Lionel Messi scored two great goals in a match. Fans loved watching him play again.
PV Sindhu bows out of Arctic Open Badminton after quarter-final loss
Indian star PV Sindhu lost in the quarter-finals and is out of the tournament. Even champions lose sometimes, and they learn from it and try again.
NMAT 2026 registration deadline extended to October 25
NMAT is an entrance test for management courses.
Students now have until October 25 to register.
GATE 2027 Registration: Last day to apply today
GATE is an exam for students who want to study engineering further or work in some government companies. The last date to register for the exam is October 12, so apply today.
Parliamentary panel proposes two-stage NEET UG exam: Prelims and Mains
NEET is the entrance test for medical courses. A parliamentary panel has suggested two stages, like a first round and a final round.
It is only a proposal for now.
NCERT announces online diploma course: Registration from October 12
NCERT, the body that makes many school textbooks, has launched an online diploma course. Registration starts today, October 12.
Animals may be much older than we thought. A new study suggests animals may have appeared on Earth about 200 million years earlier than scientists believed. Scientists keep learning new things, and old ideas can change.
Dussehra on October 20, 2026. It is listed as a holiday in Delhi’s 2026 calendar. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Fun days coming up:

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