Students often begin their day by staying updated with important happenings from across India and around the world.
From education and politics to healthcare and international developments, today's headlines cover several major stories that are making news.
Here are the top national and international updates for the school assembly on May 13, 2026.
NATION
- NEET-UG 2026 cancelled; CBI to probe paper leak allegations
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Tuesday cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak, with the government asking the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the "irregularities". - Nursing personnel exemplify the highest standards of service: President Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for 2026 on 15 nursing professionals in recognition of their exemplary service and contribution to strengthening public healthcare delivery. - Kerala CM selection: Rahul meets ex-KPCC chiefs; Muraleedharan says decision tonight or Wed
New Delhi: The Kerala chief minister nominee will be announced either tonight or Wednesday morning, former state Congress chief K Muraleedharan said on Tuesday after meeting Rahul Gandhi, who held one-on-one deliberations with several party leaders in a bid to end the uncertainty on the matter. - CBI takes over probe in murder of WB CM Suvendu's aide, files FIR
New Delhi: The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath, taking over the investigation from the state police, officials said. - Assam ministers affirm to work for the people as Himanta congratulates them
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated his cabinet colleagues who were sworn in as part of the third BJP-led NDA government in the state, along with him, on Tuesday. - Udhayanidhi says Sanatana Dharma divides, must be 'abolished'
Chennai: DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Tuesday called for the "abolition" of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, repeating similar controversial remarks he made in September 2023. - AIADMK crisis: 30 rebel MLAs to announce support to TVK
Chennai: The opposition AIADMK appeared headed for a split on Tuesday after a group of MLAs revolted against party chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, accusing him of seeking an alliance with archrival DMK, and announced support for the Vijay-led government ahead of the floor test on Wednesday. - TVK legislator Prabhakar unanimously elected as TN Assembly Speaker
Chennai: TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar on Tuesday was unanimously elected as Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker. - Austerity appeal: Sharad Pawar urges PM Modi to convene all-party meet
Mumbai: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for austerity is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the economy and urged him to convene an all-party meeting to discuss the situation. - Bengal BJP chief advocates new land policy for large-scale industrialisation
Kolkata: West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday advocated a new land policy to facilitate large-scale industrialisation and assured investors of a "fearless" environment in the state. - SC to hear TVK MLA's plea against Madras HC order barring him from taking part in floor test
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea of a TVK lawmaker challenging the Madras High Court's order restraining him from participating in the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
FOREIGN
- British PM Starmer remains defiant in face of Cabinet rebellion
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer came out fighting for his job on Tuesday amid a brewing rebellion in his ranks, with a chunk of ministers calling for him to set out a timetable for a leadership change. - Pakistan calls report on Iranian aircraft parked at airbase 'misleading'
Islamabad: Pakistan on Tuesday rejected as "misleading" a US media report that claimed Islamabad allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfield to potentially shield them from American airstrikes, while playing the role of mediator between the two sides. By Sajjad Hussain.