School Assembly Headlines for October 30: Top national, international, sports and business updates

The Centre is set to release the 24th instalment of PM-Kisan, while the Bombay High Court has rejected Meta’s plea to shift a Rs 1,000-crore legal dispute to California. Internationally, Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is leading in Israel’s 2026 elections, while NASA’s rover has detected ultrafine dust particles on Mars. In sports, India will face New Zealand in the fourth T20I of the ongoing series.

Business News

PM-Kisan 24th instalment to be released on October 30: The Centre has announced the release of the 24th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme on October 30. Around 9.34 crore eligible farmers are expected to receive Rs 2,000 each.

Bombay High Court rejects Meta’s plea in Rs 1,000-crore dispute: The Bombay High Court has rejected Meta’s request to transfer a lawsuit filed by digital advertising agency Blink Digital to California. The court observed that alleged violations of Indian law cannot be adjudicated by foreign courts.


Akasa Air to raise pilots’ salaries by up to 20%: Akasa Air is set to increase pilots’ salaries by up to 20% from January 2027.

Karnataka hikes milk prices by Rs 8 per litre: Karnataka has announced an Rs 8-per-litre increase in milk prices.

Supreme Court questions government’s push for 100% ethanol: The Supreme Court has raised questions over the government’s push towards 100% ethanol blending.

National News

Viksit Bharat Buildathon awards Rs 17.5 lakh to 10 winners: Ten national winners of the Viksit Bharat Buildathon have received a total of Rs 17.5 lakh for their ideas and prototypes. The competition has also entered the Guinness World Records as the largest innovation solution competition, with 2,87,967 project submissions.

Jamia Millia Islamia extends online classes until November 24: Jamia Millia Islamia has extended online classes until November 24 amid student protests on campus.

International News

Netanyahu’s bloc leads in Israel’s 2026 elections: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc is leading in the 2026 elections, with projections placing its tally at around 53–54 seats.

Flavio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida after leaving Brazil: Brazil’s defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro has arrived in Florida by private plane after leaving Brazil in defiance of a court order to surrender his passport.

Real Madrid apologises to China over Mbappe remarks: Real Madrid has apologised to China after comments by star striker Kylian Mbappe, reportedly interpreted as a joke about Mao Zedong, triggered a social media backlash and led to Spanish football being pulled from state television.

Thailand targets over $1 billion in assets linked to scam syndicates: Thai authorities have vowed to seize more than $1 billion in assets from a group accused of laundering proceeds from scam networks operating across Southeast Asia.

NASA rover detects ultrafine dust particles on Mars: NASA’s rover has detected ultrafine dust particles on Mars, adding to scientific observations of the planet’s environment.

Sports News

India face New Zealand in fourth T20I: India will take on New Zealand in the fourth match of their five-game T20I series on Friday, October 30, at Eden Park in Auckland. India have already won the first three matches and will look to continue their winning run.

Neymar suspended for covering his mouth during argument: Brazilian footballer Neymar has received a two-match suspension for covering his mouth while arguing with an opponent during a Brazilian Championship match. Brazil’s ‘Vinícius Law’ prohibits players from covering their mouths while speaking to opponents.