School Assembly News Headlines for 20 August 2024: Students shall prepare for the news reading with the latest updates on the national, international, sports, and business for the school assembly from the top stories available here.
National News Headlines for School Assembly 20 August 2024
Here are the top national news headlines for the school assembly 20 August 2024 –
- India Port employees are planning a walkout to demand higher pay and perks.
- A woman doctor was harassed at a hospital in Rajouri, J&K; she was taken into custody.
- India says it can transmit messages but rules out mediating disputes between Russia and Ukraine.
- Student detained for "provocative" post criticising Chief Minister Mamata in the Kolkata rape-murder case.
- At the age of 83, General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passes away.
- An online gambler who was in debt of ₹2 lakh killed a woman for gold.
- In the MUDA case, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah petitions the High Court against the governor's approval of the prosecution.
- A teenager grabbed the bus at Dehradun ISBT, and five drivers were taken into custody.
- Himanta praises the governor of West Bengal for "defending" the Constitution when they meet.
- Pune: At the Lohegaon airport, a woman attacks a CISF constable and two other passengers.
- After DAC approves the Predator and QUAD transactions, Rajnath is on his way to the US.
International News Headlines for School Assembly 20 August 2024
Here are the top international news headlines for the school assembly 20 August 2024 –
- Following news of a ban on fresh military supplies to Ukraine, German defence stocks fell.
- Biden is accused by House Republicans of "impeachable offences."
- Expert: Trump is less "motivated" to win now that President Trump has withdrawn and "misses" Biden.
- The Philippines reports the first case of mpox this year; strain not yet known.
- Khalistanis tear up the Indian flag during Toronto's India Day Parade and shout, "Go back to India."
- France says goodbye to the cinematic icon Alain Delon. Chicago's Democratic National Convention will open amidst protests over Gaza.
- Ships from China and the Philippines collide once more in territorial seas, and the two nations are trading accusations.
- US and South Korea begin yearly exercises over North Korea's military and cyber threats.
- It's not mere theatre when Lindsey Graham gives Trump the "key to the White House."
- Arriving in the Middle East, Blinken seeks a ceasefire in Gaza; Hamas claims Israel thwarts his attempts.
- To conclude their first trip to Colombia, Prince Harry and Meghan have a meeting with Afro-Colombian leaders.
- Push into the Kursk area of Russia, according to Zelensky, is "to establish a buffer zone."
Sports News Headlines for School Assembly 20 August 2024
Here are the top sports news headlines for the school assembly on 20 August 2024 –
- About the Duleep Trophy snub, Rinku Singh said, "I didn't do well enough."
- Regarding Rohit Sharma's leadership style, Vikram Rathour said, "I have never seen a captain who is so invested in team meetings and strategies."
- "The cricketers would be disturbed by noise pollution." says the Pakistan Cricket Board and moves the second Test against Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi.
- Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal football rivals get together to denounce the RG Kar atrocity.
- In honour of 150 years of Test cricket, Australia and England will play a special Test match at the MCG.
Business and Start-Ups News Headlines for School Assembly 20 August 2024
Here are the top business news headlines for the school assembly 20 August 2024 –
- FPI strategy: Purchase through an IPO and sell on the stock market.
- Over the next five years, BPCL plans to invest Rs 1.7 lakh crore.
- Between April and July, oil import dependency surpasses 88% due to rising demand and stagnating output.