4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Aug 4, 2026 11:20 AM IST
School Assembly News Headlines for Today, August 4, 2026: Today’s highlights include Prashant Kishor’s Bankipur bypoll victory, the Supreme Court’s fresh instructions to close all NEET protest cases, Arvind Kejriwal’s planned march against the Centre’s E20 fuel policy, and the attack on a school van during a clash involving kanwariyas in Lucknow. Internationally, 35 people killed after the Sudan army struck the Darfur civil court with a drone, a 5.4-magnitude earthquake hit Egypt, and reports claimed Israeli officials were kept out of key US deliberations during the Iran conflict, and more.
National News
Political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor has secured a major bypoll victory in Bankipur, with the result being seen as a significant setback for the BJP in Bihar.
The Supreme Court of India issued fresh directions on Monday, August 3, to close all the cases filed against students for their involvement in the July 20 Sansad Chalo march. The three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant instructed the respective state governments to close, or withdraw, all such cases except for those booked under “grave and heinous” criminal cases in the past.
Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has announced a march to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence to protest the Centre’s E20 fuel policy and raise concerns over its impact on vehicle owners.
A school van carrying children was allegedly attacked during a clash involving kanwariyas in Lucknow, leaving students frightened though no serious injuries were reported.
World News
A drone attack launched by the Sudanese army on a civil court located in Sudan’s Darfur region killed at least 35 people, as reported by the rights group. The drone strike targeted the headquarters of the civil court in Al-Zawiya Gara village in North Darfur State on Sunday, August 2, afternoon.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Egypt, prompting emergency authorities to activate response measures as officials assessed the impact.
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A report claims Israeli officials were kept in the dark over parts of US President Donald Trump’s strategy during the Iran conflict, highlighting differences in coordination between the allies.
Canadian airline WestJet has cancelled several flights after a cabin crew strike disrupted operations amid an ongoing pay dispute.
Sports News
India’s 39-medal haul at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has produced several breakthrough performances, with attention now shifting to the tougher challenge at the upcoming Asian Games.
India Test captain Shubman Gill is set to feature in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League ahead of the national team’s Test series against Sri Lanka.
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Business News
The Union Cabinet has approved the Rs 84,000-crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ scheme to boost offshore oil and gas exploration and strengthen India’s energy security.
The Reserve Bank of India has tightened transparency norms for bulk deposit rates while allowing liquidity coverage ratio-linked pricing for banks.
Education News
The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE), Tamil Nadu has released the TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 on Monday, August 3. Students who appeared for the exam can download their marks memo from dge.tn.gov.in or tnresults.nic.in by entering their details.
Government data shows that 345 AICTE-approved technical institutions have shut down over the past three years, with Maharashtra recording the highest number of closures.
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Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has announced an AI-First Online MBA programme for working professionals, with graduates set to receive the same MBA degree and alumni status as on-campus students.
