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Daily News Roundup: Security Drills, Student Protests, Education Reforms
Here is today's news, just for you!
In Delhi, police and special soldiers practiced how to keep the city safe before Independence Day.
In a state called Bengal, the leader asked for a new investigation into a sad crime.
In another state, Jharkhand, students are angry and are protesting; the government talked to them and may cancel some exams.
A famous cricketer, Shikhar Dhawan, opened a new science laboratory in a school in Delhi.
Around the world, a flying machine that probably came from Ukraine exploded in a country called Bulgaria.
The leader of Ukraine, Zelensky, went to visit Serbia, a country that is friendly with Russia.
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, is unwell because his sickness spread in his body.
Leaders in Iran shared a video to answer rumors about one of their leaders.
There is always so much happening in the world, and these are just some of today's stories!
Delhi Police and the National Security Guard held a joint security exercise ahead of Independence Day.
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a fresh probe into the RG Kar rape-murder case and alleged an attack on her car near Kolkata.
Jharkhand students say protests will continue despite talks with the state government, which has proposed cancelling three exams.
Education news: the centre discussed NTA reforms and new hires, six IIT Madras professors received Anusandhan National Research Grants, and a STEM lab opened in Pitampura, Delhi.
Internationally, a drone likely from Ukraine exploded in Bulgaria near a gas pipeline, Russia and Ukraine traded missiles, and Joe Biden's prostate cancer was reported to have spread to his bones.
- Who
- Delhi Police, the National Security Guard, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand students and the state government, Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, and international figures including Joe Biden, JD Vance, Volodymyr Zelensky and Iran's leadership.
- What
- A school-assembly news bulletin covering national, international and education headlines, including a pre-Independence Day security drill, a fresh probe into the RG Kar case, continuing Jharkhand student protests, NTA reforms and global political developments.
- Where
- India (Delhi, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Kolkata) and globally, with developments involving Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Serbia, Iran and the United States.
- When
- Headlines dated August 10, ahead of India's Independence Day.
- Why
- The stories reflect Independence Day security preparations, official responses to crime and student unrest, education-policy moves and continuing geopolitical tensions.
Key facts
- Bulletin date
- August 10
- Security drill
- Delhi Police and National Security Guard conducted a joint exercise ahead of Independence Day
- RG Kar case
- Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered a fresh probe into the rape-murder case
- Jharkhand protests
- Students say protests will continue; the state proposes cancelling 3 exams
- NTA reforms
- Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting to strengthen the NTA; the agency is inviting applications for new roles
- Research grants
- Six IIT Madras professors offered Anusandhan National Research Grant
- New STEM lab
- Inaugurated at Sarvodaya Vidyalaya, Pitampura, Delhi by the Delhi Chief Minister and Shikhar Dhawan
- Global headlines
- Drone likely from Ukraine exploded in Bulgaria; Russia and Ukraine traded missiles; Joe Biden's cancer spread to bones











