Good morning, students! Today is June 05, 2026. In today's assembly, we bring you the latest news from India and around the world. Learn about India's growing ties with Venezuela, the launch of the first flex-fuel car, and the World Yogasana Championship. Also, discover how the monsoon is progressing and celebrate our boxers' rise in world rankings. Let's begin with the national headlines.
📍 Major National News Headlines
- India and Venezuela reviewed bilateral ties, exploring cooperation in energy, trade, and healthcare.
- Home Minister Amit Shah urged North Eastern states to focus on AI, machine learning, and blockchain for youth.
- World Yogasana Sports Championship began in Ahmedabad; PM Modi hopes it will give Yogasana a global identity.
- India launched its first flex-fuel passenger vehicle that runs on ethanol-petrol blends, boosting green energy.
- Southwest Monsoon hit Kerala; IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu for a week.
- PM Modi held talks with Venezuela's Acting President, discussing energy, trade, and automobile cooperation.
- India and US reaffirmed push for a trade deal, calling talks 'nearly done except commas'.
- Government set up six sector groups to fast-track 'Make in India 2.0' initiative.
- FDI equity inflows rose 18% in FY26, with US investments doubling.
- India plans to roll out 6-7 Free Trade Agreements next year, said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.
🌍 International Affairs
- Hezbollah rejected a renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon.
- Marilyn Monroe's make-up and gowns auctioned on her 100th birthday.
- Kushner-backed luxury resort plan sparked protests in Albania.
- Google to release 32 million mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria in Florida and California to curb diseases.
🏭 Industry, Schemes & Economy
- India and Venezuela explored new avenues in energy, trade, and healthcare cooperation.
- India launched first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, using ethanol-petrol blends to reduce emissions.
- FDI equity inflows up 18% in FY26, with US investments doubling.
- Government set up six sector groups to fast-track 'Make in India 2.0' push.
- India plans to roll out 6-7 Free Trade Agreements next year, said Piyush Goyal.
🏆 Sports Updates
- World Yogasana Sports Championship began in Ahmedabad; PM Modi hopes to give Yogasana a global identity.
- India's Jaismine Lamboria climbed to world number one in World Boxing rankings.
- Priya Ghanghas and Vishvanath Suresh entered top 3 in World Boxing rankings.
- Qualifier Maja Chwalinska downed Diana Shnaider to reach French Open women's singles final.
- Russia's Mirra Andreeva dominated Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk to reach French Open women's singles final.
🔬 Science & Technology
- Home Minister Amit Shah asked states to focus on AI, machine learning, and blockchain for youth.
- India launched first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, a step towards green energy.
- Google to release 32 million mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria to fight diseases.
- Southwest Monsoon hit Kerala; IMD uses advanced models for rainfall prediction.
📜 On This Day in History
- 1947 - The Marshall Plan was announced to rebuild Europe after World War II.
- 1968 - Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated after winning the California primary.
- 1981 - The first case of AIDS was officially reported by the CDC.
- 2004 - Ronald Reagan, 40th US President, died at age 93.
💡 Thought of the Day
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
— Peter Drucker
📖 Word of the Day
Tenacious (adjective)
Meaning: holding firmly; persistent
Example: "Her tenacious effort earned her the gold medal."
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the World Yogasana Sports Championship?
It is an international competition for Yogasana, a form of yoga postures, held in Ahmedabad, aiming to make Yogasana a global sport.
What is a flex-fuel vehicle?
A flex-fuel vehicle can run on a blend of ethanol and petrol, reducing pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.
Who is Jaismine Lamboria?
She is an Indian boxer who recently became world number one in the World Boxing rankings.
What is the Southwest Monsoon?
It is the rainy season in India, starting from Kerala and moving northwards, bringing heavy rainfall to many parts of the country.
What is 'Make in India 2.0'?
It is a government initiative to boost manufacturing in India by focusing on key sectors like electronics, automobiles, and defense.
Sources: Headlines compiled from Akashvani / All India Radio evening bulletin (June 4, 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 05, 2026.
