School assembly news headlines for March 14: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Morning is the ideal time to catch up on the latest developments across key sectors. Keeping track of important national, international, sports and business news sharpens the mind and helps students grow into informed citizens. Here is your quick bulletin for the school assembly, highlighting the top stories making headlines today.

School assembly news headlines for March 14: National news

India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 March
M L Jat, Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) on Wednesday announced that the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems (GCWAS–2026) will be held from March 12–14, 2026 at Bharat Ratna C Subramaniam Hall, ICAR Convention Centre, NASC Complex, New Delhi.


India introduces Bill to provide precise definition of 'transgender' in Lok Sabha
A bill seeking to provide a precise definition of the term "transgender" and provide graded punishments that reflect the gravity of the harm inflicted upon such persons was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

Parliamentary Committee to begin day-to-day proceedings in Justice Yashwant Varma cash haul case
A parliamentary committee examining allegations linked to the alleged cash haul involving Justice Yashwant Varma is set to begin day-to-day proceedings from March 13, with hearings scheduled to continue until March 21 as part of the ongoing impeachment-related inquiry.

EAM Jaishankar speaks with Iranian counterpart, discusses bilateral ties, BRICS
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had another conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi and discussed bilateral matters and BRICS-related issues.

School assembly news headlines for March 14: International news

Four US service members killed in plane crash over Iraq
Four of the six crew members aboard a U.S. military aircraft that crashed in western Iraq are confirmed to have been killed, the U.S. military said on Friday, as rescue efforts continued for ‌the remaining ⁠two.

Sri Lanka to repatriate bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US submarine attack
The bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in a U.S. submarine attack on a warship off Sri Lanka's coast last week will be repatriated, a source in the Iranian embassy in Colombo and Sri Lankan media reported on Friday.

School assembly news headlines for March 14: Sports news

Chennai Super Kings will stop using Rajinikanth film songs in promos, franchise tells Madras HC
Indian Premier League franchise Chennai Super Kings has told the Madras High Court that it will stop using songs and music from films starring Rajinikanth, including Jailer, Jailer 2, and Coolie, in its promotional material unless it obtains a licence from copyright holder Sun Pictures, according to a report by The Times of India.

Pakistan spinner Abrar signed by Indian-owned Sunrisers Leeds in Hundred auction
Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed was bought by Sunrisers Leeds for 190,000 pounds ($254,201.00) in the men's auction for The Hundred on Thursday, despite media reports that Indian-owned teams might avoid signing cricketers from Pakistan.

Punjab Kings unveil new match jersey ahead of IPL 2026
Punjab Kings have unveiled their official match jersey for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, presenting a new design.

School assembly news headlines for March 14: Business news

Honda's $15.7 billion EV writedown is painful, but China challenges loom down the road
Honda's $15.7 billion writedown of its electric vehicle business is not just a painful reversal of its strategy for the U.S.; it also highlights more challenges to come from China, where it faces a widening technological gap.On Thursday, Japan's second-largest automaker said it would restructure its EV business - primarily in the U.S. - and write down the value of some Chinese operations, a move that could amount to an estimated 2.5 trillion yen ($15.7 billion). It will also report its first annual loss in its nearly 70 years as a listed company, it said.

ABB open to 'more than one' big deal in renewed M&A drive, chairman says
ABB is stepping up its acquisition drive and is open to pursuing more than one multi-billion dollar transaction, Chairman Peter Voser told Reuters, as the Swiss engineering group looks to speed up growth after years of divestments.

School assembly news headlines for March 14: Thought of the day

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” — Steve Jobs