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School assembly news headlines for June 16: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Morning is the ideal time to catch up on the latest developments across key sectors. Keeping track of important national, international, sports and business news sharpens the mind and helps students grow into informed citizens. Here is your quick bulletin for the school assembly, highlighting the top stories making headlines today.

School assembly news headlines for June 16: National news

India, Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership; ink 11 pacts

India and Slovakia on Monday elevated their ties to a comprehensive partnership and firmed up 11 agreements to expand the bilateral cooperation in a range of areas such as migration, digital technology and defence following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico.

Khan Sir got my brother murdered: Rival tutor after bail from court in vandalism case

Celebrated Patna-based tutor and social media influencer Faisal Khan, better known as Khan Sir, was on Monday accused by his rival Raushan Anand of having orchestrated the "murder" of his brother Prince Yadav, who has died under mysterious circumstances in Nepal.

2.3 cr people, 76 lakh houses, 55 lakh households recorded in Delhi during Census Phase 1

The first phase of Census 2027 in Delhi, which concluded on June 14, covered nearly 76 lakh houses and around 55 lakh households, with enumerators recording that more than 2.3 crore people were ordinarily residing in the city, officials said.

School assembly news headlines for June 16: International news

US manufacturing output unchanged in May after large gain in April

U.S. factory production was unexpectedly unchanged in May as strength in the output of long-lasting ‌manufactured goods ⁠like ⁠motor vehicles was offset by declines in non-durable goods.

France, UK seek Hormuz deployment if U.S.-Iran ceasefire takes hold

France and Britain are pushing plans for a multinational naval mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz if a U.S.-Iran ceasefire materialises, although it is doubtful whether Tehran would be prepared to accept any such operation.

Iran deal text likely this week, says US Vice President Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Monday that he hopes text of an agreement to halt the war in Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz will be released this week, as further negotiations over ‌the deal's ⁠details ⁠were set to continue.

School assembly news headlines for June 16: Sports news

Neeraj Chopra to return to action at Doha Diamond League

Fit-again Indian javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra on Monday announced that he will return to action at the Doha Diamond League on June 19, ending weeks of speculation about his competition calendar for the season.

Dhiraj, Kumkum script golden chapter for India at Archery World Cup 2026 in Antalya

Dhiraj Bommadevara spearheaded a memorable campaign for India at the Archery World Cup Stage 3 in Antalya, clinching a historic individual recurve gold and combining with teenager Kumkum Mohod to secure the mixed team title as the country finished with two medals on Sunday.

School assembly news headlines for June 16: Business news

Global drugmakers rush to boost US presence as tariff threat looms

Global drugmakers have been ramping up U.S. manufacturing and stockpiling inventory as the Trump administration moves to impose 100% tariffs on branded drugs unless companies cut prices or make medicines domestically.

Tesla presented misleading 'Full Self-Driving' safety data to European regulators

In its efforts to secure European approval of its "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) system, Tesla has presented self-published safety statistics to regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands that independent traffic-safety researchers have said amount to misleading marketing.

School assembly news headlines for June 16: Thought of the Day

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

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