Today News Headlines for School Assembly, August 14, 2026: Amit Shah attends Lok Sabha, Iran rejects Trump’s claim over Strait of Hormuz

School Assembly News Headlines for August 14, 2026:

Amit Shah made his first appearance in the Lok Sabha during the current monsoon session, as opposition MPs called for his accountability over a July 20 incident involving police action against students. The House was abruptly adjourned after only four minutes of proceedings. Madhya Pradesh has banned the sale of analogue paneer, prioritizing the promotion of high-quality dairy products made from natural milk.

Iran has rejected Donald Trump's claim of having "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf Strait Authority dismissed Trump's statement as false, stating that the passage remains blocked until Washington agrees to Iran's conditions. Meanwhile, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt resigned from her position to spend more time with her family, continuing her role until the end of the month.

The Indian football team has declined an invitation to participate in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup due to scheduling conflicts. Instead, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will focus on friendly matches against Brazil on October 3 at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan. In cricket, Australia was dismissed for just 198 runs in their opening Test match against Bangladesh in Darwin, marking their lowest-ever Test total against the team. Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud took six wickets for just 55 runs during the match.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed new rules for interest rates on loans, aiming to enhance transparency and protect borrowers. If approved, the framework will take effect from April 1, 2027. Additionally, Jio Financial Services and Bank of America Corporation have signed an agreement, with BofA acquiring a 49.9% stake in Jio Credit, which can later increase to 49.9% following the exercise of warrants.

Finally, data from the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) reveals that nearly 6.19 lakh Indians cited study or education as their purpose of visit abroad in 2025, a decline from 7,60,060 in 2024 and 8,94,758 in 2023.