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School Assembly News Headlines Today, 18 August 2026: Here are the important news headlines for today, August 18. These updates cover key national, international, sports, and general news to help you stay informed about what is happening around the world.
School Assembly News Headlines Today, 18 August 2026
The following are the National, Business, Sports, and World News.
National News Today – 18 August 2026
- President Droupadi Murmu Approves Bill to Rename Kerala as Keralam, State Set for Official Name Change After Presidential Assent
- Supreme Court Directs Karnataka to Ensure Compliance With Cauvery Water Sharing Order Amid Intensifying Dispute Over Release of Water
- Ram Madhav Named Vice President in BJP 3.0 as Party Unveils New Leadership Team to Strengthen Organisation Ahead of 2029 Elections
- 253 Detained Across 14 States in Major Crackdown on Alleged ISI-Linked Network as Security Agencies Intensify Nationwide Probe
- “Not Dimagi, Pure Naxal”: Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Sharp Attack on P Chidambaram Over His Remarks, Escalating Political War of Words
- BJP Unveils Power-Packed 2029 Election Team With 3 Former Chief Ministers, 18 MPs and 10 Women in Key Organisational Roles
- “Brings Together Energy, Grassroots Connect”: PM Modi Congratulates Newly Formed BJP 3.0 Team and Hails Its Organisational Strength
- “State Road Caved, But I Was Blamed”: Nitin Gadkari Breaks Silence on ‘Missing Link’ Project Controversy and Rejects Responsibility for Road Collapse
- Amit Malviya Removed as BJP Social Media Convener, Party Appoints Deepak Mhaske to Lead Digital and Online Outreach Ahead of 2029
- Prashant Kishor Takes Oath as Bihar MLA After Landmark Election Victory, Marking His Formal Entry Into the State Assembly
- “Uncontrollable Crowd”: 7 Killed and Several Injured in Stampede at Bihar Temple as Massive Gathering Turns Tragic During Religious Event
- Twisha Sharma’s Husband and Mother-in-Law Accused of Abetment to Suicide as Police Investigate Circumstances Surrounding Her Death
- 3 Injured in Crowd Rush at Madhya Pradesh’s Nagchandreshwar Temple as Heavy Footfall Sparks Chaos During Devotee Movement
- ‘Not Supernatural’: Officials Dismiss Mystery Claims After 600 Girls Leave Maharashtra Hostel, Clarify Circumstances Behind Mass Departure
- Nearly 97,000 Flood-Affected Families in Assam to Receive Rs 15,000 Each as Government Announces Financial Relief Amid Widespread Flood Damage
- ‘Go Meet Jharkhand Protesters’: Rahul Gandhi Writes to Ally Hemant Soren, Urges Him to Engage Directly With Agitating Protesters
- ‘Dimagi Naxal Party’ Instagram Page Gains 1.6 Lakh Followers Within Hours Before Suddenly Disappearing From Social Media
- Delhi Government Completes Target of 100 Atal Canteens With New Outlets, Including One at Delhi University to Provide Affordable Meals
World News Today – 18 August 2026
- Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahu to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan After Holding Talks With Hamas as US Pushes for Breakthrough in War Negotiations
- “US Will Bomb Oman If It Gets in the Way”: Trump Issues Stark Hormuz Warning as Tensions Escalate Over Iran, Shipping and Gulf Security
- Russia Strikes Indian Billionaire’s Factory in Ukraine as War Damage Spreads Beyond Front Lines and Raises Fresh Concerns Over Foreign Businesses
- Pakistan Arrests 258 People, Including 40 Chinese Nationals, in Major Scam Call Centre Raid as Authorities Crack Down on Organised Fraud Network
- “Would Rather Die”: Moroccan Migrants Protest in Spain’s Ceuta, Demand Asylum and Refuse to Return Amid Growing Immigration Crisis
- “Disaster”: 4 Renaissance-Era Paintings Stolen From Italian Museum in Major Art Theft, Sparking Investigation and International Alarm
Education News Today – 18 August 2026
- UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released by NTA; Candidates Can Check Response Sheets and Raise Objections Online
- UGC NET 2026 Re-Exam Announced for English, Commerce and Sociology After Errors in Question Papers; Check September Dates
- KVS, NVS Tier 2 Result 2026 Released for First Phase; Check Final Results, Selected Posts and Next Steps at CBSE Website
- NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC Opens Choice Locking Facility as Round 1 Choice-Filling Deadline Ends Today
- Karnataka NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Mock Seat Allotment Result Released; Candidates Can Edit Choices Until August 20
- AP EAMCET 2026 Final Phase Counselling Begins Today; Registration Open Till August 20, Check Seat Allotment Schedule
Science & Tech News Today – 18 August 2026
- NASA Tests AI-Ready Space Processor 500 Times Faster Than Current Chips, Could Make Future Spacecraft More Autonomous
- NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme as India-US Space Cooperation Expands Into Future Human Lunar Missions
- NASA-Backed SPARK Project Could Send Tiny Flying Robots Into Caves on Saturn’s Moon Titan to Explore Its Hidden Underground World
- New AI Model Detects Hidden Signs of Solar Flares Hours Before They Appear, Opening New Possibilities for Space Weather Forecasting
- NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Set for August 30 Launch as Powerful Observatory Prepares to Map the Universe
- AI Costs Are Falling, But Rising Data Centre Power Demand Could Become the Next Major Challenge for the Technology Industry
Business News Today 18 August 2026
- Stock Markets Open Lower as Rising Crude Oil Prices Weigh on Investor Sentiment Amid Escalating Gulf War Tensions and Persistent Inflation Concerns
- Asian Shares Trade Cautiously as Gulf War Keeps Oil Prices Elevated, With Investors Monitoring Energy Markets and Wider Economic Risks
- Government to Soon Set Up High-Powered Committee on Banking Reforms, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Announces as Centre Eyes Major Changes
- Foreign Portfolio Investors Pour ₹16,621 Crore Into Indian Equities So Far in August Despite Market Volatility and Rising Global Economic Uncertainty
- Rupee Falls 17 Paise to 95.59 Against US Dollar in Early Trade as Rising Crude Oil Prices and Global Geopolitical Tensions Pressure Indian Currency
Sports News Today – 18 August 2026
- Arsenal Humble Manchester City 3-0 to Lift Community Shield as Gunners Deliver Dominant Performance in Season Curtain-Raiser
- Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement as Portugal Superstar Says Upcoming Year Could Be the Final Chapter of His Illustrious Football Career
- Cheteshwar Pujara Names India’s Top 3 Test Openers of All Time, Includes Murali Vijay Alongside Two Legendary Names
- 10-Man Lens Shock PSG 1-0 to Win Their First-Ever French Super Cup Despite Playing With Reduced Numbers in Dramatic Final
- Manchester Super Giants Create History by Winning Maiden Men’s Hundred Title After Thrilling Campaign Ends With Trophy Triumph
Today’s Weather Updates – 18 August 2026
New Delhi is likely to record a maximum temperature of 34°C and a minimum of 28°C on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with mostly cloudy skies, thunderstorms and spells of rain expected throughout the day. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather warnings for the Delhi-NCR region, predicting widespread showers along with isolated instances of heavy rainfall.
High humidity, which could reach around 88%, is expected to make conditions feel significantly hotter, with the afternoon feels-like temperature potentially touching 44°C.
Thought of the Day – 18 August 2026
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out”- Robert Collier
Meaning: Big achievements are built through consistent effort. Even small steps taken every day can eventually lead to great success.
