Today News Headlines for School Assembly, March 13, 2026: Explosions rock Dubai as Iran steps up attacks in Gulf

Today's News Headlines for School Assembly, March 13, 2026

Here are the key current affairs updates for students and teachers that can be shared during the school morning assembly.

National News

• India co-sponsored a United Nations Security Council resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on GCC nations and Jordan.
• Domestic inflation in India rose to 3.21% in February according to the latest economic data.
• Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that fuel production will increase amid concerns over LPG supply shortages.

International News

• Dubai reported a minor drone crash as tensions in the Gulf region continued to rise.
• The United States has launched new trade investigations as part of its international economic policy.

Sports News

• The first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 schedule has been officially announced.
• Players from the West Indies and South Africa T20 World Cup teams departed from India safely after the tournament.

Business and Economy

• The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) clarified that companies registered in China and Hong Kong will require prior government approval before investing in India.
• Domestic LPG production in India has increased by around 25%.

Education News

• The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced a new Class 9 English textbook titled “Kaveri”.