School Assembly News Today (September 2): From high-speed rail plans in South India to global diplomacy with Xi

National News

1. India’s High-Speed Rail Plans in South India

   • The Government of India has announced a new high-speed rail corridor in South India.

   • This bullet train project will connect Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, reducing travel time drastically.

   • Officials say the new corridor will boost regional connectivity, tourism, and business.

2. Heavy Rains Affect Northern States

   • Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir have declared school holidays due to heavy rainfall and flood warnings.

   • Rescue teams are on alert, and students are advised to stay safe indoors.

3. Gurugram Schools Switch to Online Classes

   • Following heavy rain and waterlogging, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in Gurugram has ordered schools to shift to online mode today.

4. SBI PO Prelims Result 2025 Declared

   • The State Bank of India has released the SBI PO Preliminary Exam results.

   • Selected candidates will now appear for the Mains examination.

🌍 International News

1. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Meet in Moscow

   • Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow to discuss strengthening their economic and defense partnership.

   • This meeting comes at a time of global attention on shifting international alliances.

2. Hurricane Laura Hits Caribbean

   • A powerful storm, Hurricane Laura, has hit parts of the Caribbean causing heavy flooding and wind damage.

   • Relief operations are underway, and global agencies are providing support.

3. Global Oil Prices Decline

   • Oil prices have dropped to their lowest in six months due to increasing renewable energy adoption and reduced global demand.

   • Experts say this may positively impact fuel prices worldwide, including in India.

📚 Education News

1. NCERT Launches Digital Learning Platform

   • The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has launched a new digital learning hub for school students.

   • The platform will provide free e-books, interactive videos, and virtual labs to make learning more engaging.

   • This move supports the National Education Policy 2020’s vision of technology-enabled education.

2. GATE 2026 Registration Begins

   • The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) has started registrations for GATE 2026.

   • Engineering and science students can now apply at the official website.

3. JoSAA Counselling Round 3 Results Out

   • The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) has declared the Round 3 seat allotment results for admissions into IITs, NITs, and other top engineering colleges.

⚽ Sports News

1. India vs Australia Cricket Series

   • Team India is set to play the first T20 International match against Australia today in Nagpur.

   • Fans are excited as this series is seen as preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

2. US Open Tennis 2025

   • The US Open Grand Slam is underway in New York.

   • Top players like Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Iga Świątek have advanced to the next round.

🌦️ Weather Update

• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for parts of Delhi-NCR, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand due to heavy rainfall.

• Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala are expected to receive moderate showers.

💡 Thought for the Day

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela

🎤 Conclusion

That’s all for today’s news bulletin. Stay informed, stay safe, and keep learning.
Have a wonderful day ahead!