School assembly news headlines October 26: National, world, business, sports and trending updates

School assembly news headlines for Monday, October 26, cover the latest developments in India and around the world, including national affairs, international updates, business news, sports results and trending stories. Here are the key headlines for students to read before the school assembly.

National News (October 26)

• Odisha and Andhra Pradesh step up preparations ahead of expected cyclone landfall.
• OSSSC recruitment 2026: Applications open for 7,268 below-graduate posts.
• Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh gets one-year extension.

World News (October 26)

• Starlink satellite internet speeds reportedly return to normal in Ukraine.
• France increases security amid public demonstrations.
• Egypt calls for diplomatic talks as tensions involving Saudi Arabia rise.

Business News (October 26)

• India's private-sector activity reaches a four-month high in October.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank's net profit rises 29% year-on-year.
• Delhi traders warn of possible market disruptions during the Diwali season.

Sports News (October 26)

• India beat New Zealand by four wickets to take a 2-0 lead in the T20I series.
• Nitesh Kumar wins gold in men's SL3 badminton at Asian Para Games 2026.
• PV Sindhu reaches the French Open badminton final after a hard-fought semi-final win.

Trending News (October 26)

• Kerala grandmother wins hearts online by teaching children cursive writing in sand.
• Man dies after spitting gutkha from a third-floor balcony and coming in contact with an 11kV wire.
• Baththa OTT release date and platform confirmed: Where to watch Vijay Sethupathi's Tamil action-comedy.
• Chef Damu dies at 72; Cooku With Comali judge and Padma Shri-winning chef remembered.
• Lithuanian traveller tries India's Vande Bharat Express, praises the journey but raises concerns over luggage rush, safety and cleanliness.