Good morning, students! Today is June 13, 2026. In today's assembly, we bring you important news from India and around the world. Prime Minister Modi highlighted the growing role of women in various fields. Home Minister Shah assured security for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. In sports, PV Sindhu advanced to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Stay tuned for more updates.
📍 Major National News Headlines
- PM Modi highlights women-led development in finance, education, healthcare, and drone technology.
- Home Minister Amit Shah assures full security and smooth pilgrimage for Amarnath Yatra devotees.
- Fencing work begins in border areas of West Bengal, says CM Suvendu Adhikari.
- New Delhi summons US Chargé d’Affaires to protest over strikes on vessels carrying Indian mariners.
- Declassified US records reveal UFO sightings over Ladakh and Sikkim in 1968.
- CM Omar Abdullah seeks use of Awantipora airbase as alternative to Srinagar airport.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-year-old brother Aashirwad scores a century in cricket.
🌍 International Affairs
- Seoul court sentences former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison.
- Iran says a deal to end fighting would lead to reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- King Charles leads tributes to 'giant of the art world' David Hockney.
- Taylor Swift makes tearful 21-minute speech as she joins Songwriters Hall of Fame.
- Ireland-Israel football fixture to be played at a neutral venue.
🏭 Industry, Schemes & Economy
- Retail inflation edges up to 3.9% in May, according to government data.
- RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars home to strengthen forex reserves.
- Government hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg to help farmers.
- Assam CM flags off international consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur litchis to Singapore.
- RBI forex measures to lower banks' overseas borrowing costs by 2-2.5%, aiding inflows.
🏆 Sports Updates
- PV Sindhu storms into women's singles semi-finals of Australian Open in Sydney.
- Spain's Grimaldo says Spain are World Cup 'favourites' despite knockout woes.
- Phil Mickelson's club membership revoked after probe into his conduct.
- Jaspal Rana: A natural in the lane, endearing outside it – a tribute to the shooter.
🔬 Science & Technology
- PM Modi says women's participation in drone technology is opening new avenues.
- Google donates $50 million to train 300,000 workers in AI and digital skills.
- El Nino sets in, clouding kharif crop outlook; scientists monitor impact.
- Weak monsoon may drag agricultural GDP into contraction, experts warn.
📜 On This Day in History
- 1944 - Germany launched the first V-1 flying bomb attack on London during World War II.
- 1966 - The Miranda rights were established by the US Supreme Court.
- 1983 - Pioneer 10 became the first spacecraft to leave the solar system.
- 2000 - South and North Korean leaders met for the first time since the Korean War.
- 2012 - NASA's NuSTAR X-ray telescope was launched to study black holes.
💡 Thought of the Day
"Believe you can and you're halfway there."
— Theodore Roosevelt
📖 Word of the Day
Sincere (adjective)
Meaning: free from pretense; honest
Example: "His sincere apology was well received."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: Headlines compiled from Akashvani / All India Radio evening bulletin (June 12, 2026), plus Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, BBC World, Economic Times, ESPN, and Wikipedia 'On This Day' — all curated by EduSaint Editorial for school assembly use on June 13, 2026.
