Today News Headlines for School Assembly, August 24, 2026: Jaishankar to visit Russia ahead of BRICS leaders’ summit, Devdutt Padikkal bags second Test century in Colombo

Today's school assembly news headlines include External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to Russia for the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission. Additionally, a Chinese humanoid robot broke the world record for the 100 meters, clocking in at 9.39 seconds. Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal scored back-to-back Test centuries in the India vs Sri Lanka series.

Indian Railways launched its first 1.3-kilometer-long double-stack container train, while the GST Appellate Tribunal President expressed concerns over low filing numbers. The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance launched a digital platform showcasing the history of Indian pharma.