In today’s school assembly news, we bring you a roundup of the major developments to know on August 28, 2026. The headlines cover important national decisions, international events, economic movements and sporting updates. From government initiatives and weather-related developments to major achievements and key announcements, these stories highlight some of the events shaping the day.Also Read: Schools closed tomorrow, August 28? Check state-wise Raksha Bandhan, rain holiday listHere are the top India, international, business and sports headlines for today.IndiaPM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic from August 29 to September 1MEA sets up 24×7 control room to assist Indians affected by Nepal floodsIndia to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13Piyush Goyal concludes Japan visit with focus on investment in India’s semiconductor and technology sectorsAdityanath launches Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission portal and UP Startup Policy 2026India highlights science-based snow leopard conservation efforts at Russia-India roundtableIndia’s sugar sector strengthens on higher output, ethanol diversification and timely payments to farmersPM Modi says Khelo India can help nurture sporting talent and support Viksit BharatOdisha announces free Ama Bus travel for women for one day on Raksha BandhanSarnath added to UNESCO World Heritage List, taking India’s total to 45 sitesSecurity tightened at disputed Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah site as Mathura officials flag ‘Kar Seva’ concerns before Allahabad HCIIT Delhi student death probe panel gets retired HC Justice Mukta Gupta as new chairperson, replacing former DGP Ashok KumarCongress attacks NCLT decision clearing Subhash Chandra’s ₹6.5 crore payoutRSS says Mohan Bhagwat’s New York event was organised in the spirit of open dialogueNLSIU cancels 34th convocation amid controversy involving CJI Surya Kant and BCI ChairmanInternationalNepal-China flash floods leave people from more than 30 countries missingAt least 288 Indians remain missing after Nepal floods; MEA says focus remains on humanitarian aid requested by KathmanduCongress seeks an all-party meeting on delimitation and reiterates demand for women’s reservation in the 2029 electionUS religious freedom panel calls for sanctions on RSS members over Mohan Bhagwat visitTrump rejects theories surrounding CIA chief’s surprise Moscow tripCountry music icon Dolly Parton dies at the age of 80Dalai Lama offers condolences over deaths caused by floods in Tibet and NepalNepal flash floods claim 165 lives, with more than 800 people still missingIndia sends additional relief supplies to flood-hit NepalUSGS says glacial collapse, not an earthquake, triggered Nepal flash floodsSportsSri Lanka fight back to extend their lead to 116 runs against IndiaMuchova and Mensik win the US Open mixed doubles titleIndia’s upcoming New Zealand tour sees strong early demand for ticketsIndia move closer to Test series win over Sri Lanka despite resistance from Sooriyabandara and MendisPM Modi interacts with young athletes during the Khelo India DialogueSonal Dinusha’s fighting century helps Sri Lanka secure a draw in the second Test as India win the series 1-0Moin Khan criticises PCB and selectors, warns Pakistan cricket could lose public interestBrydon Carse named in Durham XI after being left out by England amid ‘allegations of assault’PM Modi calls for a modern sports ecosystem to develop Indian talentIndia to face Uruguay in a friendly in Kolkata on October 6BusinessSensex and Nifty post sharp declines amid rising global tensionsAsian stock markets climb for a third straight session after strong Nvidia resultsSensex and Nifty finish higher as healthcare, pharma and PSU banking stocks lead gainsIndian markets open lower as crude oil prices rise and geopolitical tensions increaseRBI’s USD-INR swap facility triggers major forex inflows as banks raise USD 73 billion in 11 weeks