Good morning, students! Today is June 03, 2026. In today's assembly, we bring you exciting updates from across India and the world. The government has formed a panel to investigate CBSE's new digital evaluation system, and India successfully tested the indigenous RudraM-II missile. Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform crossed one crore users. In sports, the Indian women's cricket team faces England in the final T20. Let's dive into the headlines!
📍 Major National News Headlines
- Government forms one-member panel to probe procurement of services for CBSE's On-Screen Marking system.
- Senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed as new CBSE Chairperson.
- India rejects any third-party involvement in resolving boundary matters with Nepal.
- India successfully flight-tests indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile, boosting defence capabilities.
- Prasar Bharati's WAVES OTT platform crosses one crore users within two years of launch.
- Microsoft tells engineers to stop using Anthropic's Claude, citing security concerns.
- Ladakh talks generate interest in Kashmir; Mehbooba Mufti gives unity call to Omar Abdullah.
- CBSE 'tender investigator' Sarthak Sidhant's blog prompts government action on tender issues.
🌍 International Affairs
- Microsoft announces new quantum chip that is 1,000 times more reliable than its predecessor.
- UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper to visit India soon; FTA among key agenda items.
- Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly with Chile in Spain over Ebola concern.
- Mysteriously missing New Jersey congressman receives Trump endorsement.
🏭 Industry, Schemes & Economy
- India-UK FTA implementation stuck due to carbon tax on steel; Scotch duties may be rolled back.
- States asked to focus on sowing pulses and oilseeds to boost domestic production.
- New producer price index set to replace Wholesale Price Index over next five years.
- Silver imports to be allowed only through authorised channels to curb smuggling.
- US tariffs on agricultural machines to be cut, but 50% metal levies remain.
🏆 Sports Updates
- Indian women's cricket team takes on hosts England in third and final T20 International at Taunton tonight.
- Missed chance for Gukesh; Divya defeats Humpy in Armageddon at chess event.
- Delhi athletes test preparations for Inter-State championships.
- Kostyuk and Andreeva set up an emotionally-charged semi-final in tennis tournament.
🔬 Science & Technology
- Microsoft's new quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable, paving way for advanced computing.
- India's RudraM-II missile test demonstrates indigenous air-to-surface strike capability.
- CBSE introduces On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams, replacing paper checking.
📜 On This Day in History
- 1965 - Astronaut Edward White becomes the first American to walk in space during Gemini 4 mission.
- 1989 - Chinese government sends troops to Tiananmen Square to clear pro-democracy protesters.
- 2006 - Montenegro declares independence from Serbia, ending the union of Serbia and Montenegro.
- 2017 - London Bridge attack: Three terrorists kill 8 people and injure 48 before being shot by police.
💡 Thought of the Day
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
— Albert Einstein
📖 Word of the Day
Innovative (adjective)
Meaning: introducing new ideas or methods
Example: "Their innovative approach solved the problem."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources: Headlines compiled from Akashvani / All India Radio evening bulletin (June 2, 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 03, 2026.
