School assembly news headlines for August 28: Top India, world, sports and business updates

In today’s school assembly news, we bring you a roundup of the major developments to know on August 28, 2026. The headlines cover important national decisions, international events, economic movements and sporting updates. From government initiatives and weather-related developments to major achievements and key announcements, these stories highlight some of the events shaping the day.

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Here are the top India, international, business and sports headlines for today.

India

1. PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1
2. MEA sets up 24×7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal floods
3. India to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13
4. Piyush Goyal concludes Japan visit with focus on investment in India’s semiconductor and technology sectors
5. Adityanath launches Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal and UP Startup Policy 2026
6. India highlights science-based snow leopard conservation efforts at Russia-India roundtable
7. India’s sugar sector strengthens on higher output, ethanol diversification and timely payments to farmers
8. PM Modi says Khelo India can help nurture sporting talent and support Viksit Bharat
9. Odisha announces free Ama Bus travel for women for one day on Raksha Bandhan
10. Sarnath added to UNESCO World Heritage List, taking India’s total to 45 sites
11. Security tightened at disputed Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah site as Mathura officials flag ‘Kar Seva’ concerns before Allahabad HC
12. IIT Delhi student death probe panel gets retired HC Justice Mukta Gupta as new chairperson, replacing former DGP Ashok Kumar
13. Congress attacks NCLT decision clearing Subhash Chandra’s ₹6.5 crore payout
14. RSS says Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event was organised in the spirit of open dialogue
15. NLSIU cancels 34th convocation amid controversy involving CJI Surya Kant and BCI Chairman

International

1. Nepal-China flash floods leave people from more than 30 countries missing
2. At least 288 Indians remain missing after Nepal floods; MEA says focus remains on humanitarian aid requested by Kathmandu
3. Congress seeks an all-party meeting on delimitation and reiterates demand for women’s reservation in the 2029 election
4. US religious freedom panel calls for sanctions on RSS members over Mohan Bhagwat visit
5. Trump rejects theories surrounding CIA chief’s surprise Moscow trip
6. Country music icon Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80
7. Dalai Lama offers condolences over deaths caused by floods in Tibet and Nepal
8. Nepal flash floods claim 165 lives, with more than 800 people still missing
9. India sends additional relief supplies to flood-hit Nepal
10. USGS says glacial collapse, not an earthquake, triggered Nepal flash floods

Sports

1. Sri Lanka fight back to extend their lead to 116 runs against India
2. Muchova and Mensik win the US Open mixed doubles title
3. India’s upcoming New Zealand tour sees strong early demand for tickets
4. India move closer to Test series win over Sri Lanka despite resistance from Sooriyabandara and Mendis
5. PM Modi interacts with young athletes during the Khelo India Dialogue
6. Sonal Dinusha’s fighting century helps Sri Lanka secure a draw in the second Test as India win the series 1-0
7. Moin Khan criticises PCB and selectors, warns Pakistan cricket could lose public interest
8. Brydon Carse named in Durham XI after being left out by England amid ‘allegations of assault’
9. PM Modi calls for a modern sports ecosystem to develop Indian talent
10. India to face Uruguay in a friendly in Kolkata on October 6

Business

1. Sensex and Nifty post sharp declines amid rising global tensions
2. Asian stock markets climb for a third straight session after strong Nvidia results
3. Sensex and Nifty finish higher as healthcare, pharma and PSU banking stocks lead gains
4. Indian markets open lower as crude oil prices rise and geopolitical tensions increase
5. RBI’s USD-INR swap facility triggers major forex inflows as banks raise USD 73 billion in 11 weeks