Delhi Chalo Farmer Protest, Japan 4th largest economy, Julian Assange’s extradition and Important Education News

16th February, School News Headlines Today: The morning assembly is a long-running practice in schools. The assembly is generally held in the morning and requires all teachers and students to gather on the school grounds or in the hall. The format of the assembly is not fixed and can differ from school to school. However, the primary activities stay the same. The principal delivers a speech, and students read the news headlines. Prayers, physical activity, and yoga are generally included in the morning school assembly.

In this context, we bring you the top news headlines about global and domestic affairs. You can check out the news headlines for February 16 to be read during the morning school assembly below.

National News Headlines for School Assembly 

1. The “Delhi Chalo” farmers’ protest continued at Haryana and Punjab’s Shambhu border. The third round of talks between the government and protesting farmer unions was organised in Chandigarh. 
2. The Union Minister of Education inaugurated the National Conference on APAAR. APPAR: One Nation, One Student ID has been envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. 
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, aiming to offer free electricity to its beneficiaries.
4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. 
5. Facebook and X withhold multiple accounts linked to the Delhi Chalo farmers’ protest.

School Assembly Headlines for International News

1. Following a Hezbollah strike, Israeli raids on southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of several, including two children.
2. Australian Members of Parliament voted in favour of a motion requesting that the UK halt Julian Assange’s extradition to the United States.
3. The Maldives deports 186 foreigners, including 43 Indians, for committing crimes such as visa violations and drug offences.
4. The economy of the United Kingdom slides into recession ahead of the general election.

Business News

1. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directs an unnamed card network to stop accepting “unauthorised” payment methods. 
2. Japan falls into fourth place among the world’s largest economies, behind the US, China, and now Germany.

Science and Technology News

1. Scientists have discovered the presence of water molecules on the asteroids Iris and Malissa. It can reshape our understanding of space hydration.
2. A new alien-like species with 200 legs discovered in the African jungle.

Sports News for Today’s School Assembly

1. Rohit Sharma Becomes India’s 4th-Highest Run-Maker in International Cricket. He is now only behind Rahul Dravid, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar. 
2. The BCCI has confirmed that Rahul Dravid will stay India’s captain until the T20 World Cup in June 2024.

Important Day on 16th February

National Caregivers Day: On the third Friday of every February, National caregivers Day is celebrated around the nation. This year, it will be on February 16th, 2024.