The latest headlines cover a wide range of major developments across the globe.
Here are the key news highlights for the morning school assembly on June 8, 2026.
Oppn INDIA bloc meets on Monday after post-election shake-up
New Delhi: As many as 23 political parties of the opposition INDIA bloc will meet on Monday to redraw their strategy to take on the BJP and iron out differences amid changed power dynamics after the defeat of regional anchors TMC and DMK in the recent assembly polls.
Nepal backs bilateral path with India to resolve border row; calls for partnership unconstrained by anxieties of past
New Delhi: Nepal wants to resolve its border dispute with India through existing bilateral mechanisms as "no problem is too large and complex" when both sides meet with an open heart, rational mind and mutual respect, Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said on Sunday, effectively endorsing New Delhi's rejection of any third-party involvement.
India, Indonesia explore deeper cooperation in defence, semiconductors
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono for wide-ranging talks on Sunday, exploring ways to deepen cooperation in areas of defence, maritime trade, investments, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and food security.
Unlocking Northeast: EU eyes long-term economic partnership; 'Team Europe' delegation to visit Assam on June 8-9
New Delhi: The European Union is eyeing a long-term trade and investment partnership with India's Northeastern region to unlock its economic potential, focusing heavily on green energy, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, tea, and agri-food processing.
Parliamentary panel looking into NEET, OSM issues seeks answers from NTA, CBSE
New Delhi: A Parliamentary panel has asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to define what constitutes a "paper leak" in its definition and whether any paper leaks have occurred in exams it conducted since 2018, sources said.
Jantar Mantar protest a trailer, Pradhan must resign in 7 days: CJP founder Dipke
New Delhi: Founder of the online movement Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Abhijeet Dipke, on Sunday thanked the "thousands" of people who participated in the group's protest at Jantar Mantar and warned that the agitation would continue if Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was not removed from office or did not resign within seven days.
Cong, JMM to contest one RS seat each in Jharkhand
New Delhi: The Congress and JMM have decided to contest one seat each in the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in Jharkhand following an agreement between the leaders of the two alliance partners at a breakfast meeting.
Four workers die after inhaling toxic fumes at a septic tank in Surat
Surat: Four workers died after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning a septic tank at a jewellery manufacturing unit in Gujarat's Surat city on Sunday morning, police said.
Retd IAS officer Khemka be treated as empanelled additional secretary and secretary for future assignments: HC
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that retired IAS officer Ashok Khemka be treated as an empanelled additional secretary and secretary for future assignments.
Allahabad HC rejects bail plea of Tauqeer Raza Khan in Bareilly violence case
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has dismissed the bail plea of Tauqeer Raza, the alleged mastermind of the Bareilly violence case, observing there is a significant risk that he may once again incite a particular community and disturb harmony.
LPG Price Hike: Govt says rates in India among world's lowest despite 46 pc jump in global benchmark
New Delhi: Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally despite a sharp rise in international LPG prices triggered by disruptions in West Asia, the government said on Sunday, a day after increasing domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinder.
US sees nuclear renaissance with new micro-reactor, eyes global markets, including India
Washington: A small nuclear reactor developed by a private US company has achieved first criticality, a stepping stone in the development of small modular reactors, which Washington plans to sell to countries including India.
Pak minister meets Iran FM in Tehran with 'message'; discusses status of peace talks
Islamabad: Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday held a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran, during which he delivered a written message from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Iranian government said in a statement.