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By Samira Vishwas On Mar 14, 2026

School Assembly News Headlines Today, 14 March 2026: Here are the major news headlines for today, March 14. These updates contain important national, international, sports, education, and general news to keep you informed about what is going on across the world.

National News Today – 14 March, 2026

Farooq Abdullah Attack: Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah had a narrow escape after a man fired a point-blank shot at him during a wedding in Jammu. The accused, Kamal Singh, is in custody. Police have ruled out a terror angle.
LPG Supply Stable: The administration announced a 25% increase in domestic LPG output as a result of emergency measures. Officials informed that there is no need for panic booking because the typical 2.5-day delivery cycle will be followed.
Fuel Price Impact: IndiGo became the latest airline to levy a fuel charge, ranging from Rs 425 on domestic flights to Rs 2,300 on Europe routes, effective today, due to surging ATF prices from the Iran war.
Heatwave Warning: The India Meteorological Department warned of extreme heatwave conditions in sections of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, with Delhi temperatures reaching 36.8°C, approximately 9 degrees above normal.
Parliament Protests: Opposition members protested in Parliament over rising fuel prices and reported shortages of commercial LPG cylinders.
Retail Inflation Rises: India’s retail inflation increased to 3.21% in February, up from 2.74% in January, though it remains within the RBI’s comfort zone.
Bomb Threat Scare: Security checks were conducted at the Maharashtra legislature and nearby areas following several bomb threat calls.
UNSC Resolution: India co-sponsored a resolution at the United Nations Security Council condemning recent Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan.

World News Today – 14 March, 2026

Iran’s New Leader Vows to Keep Strait Closed: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first remarks since his father’s death, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Israeli PM Netanyahu issued a veiled threat against him.
US Offers $10 Million Bounty: The US State Department announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new leader Mojtaba Khamenei and five other top Iranian officials, accusing them of directing global terrorism.
Beirut Strikes: Israeli air strikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs for a second day. Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem dismissed Israeli threats as “worthless” and vowed a long confrontation.
Russia’s Oil Windfall: Russia is earning an estimated extra $150 million per day from oil sales as the Iran war drives up global prices. The US issued a 30-day waiver for India to buy Russian oil stranded at sea.
Temple Israel Attack: A man rammed a truck into the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan and opened fire. Private security engaged the shooter. No injuries were reported, but the suspect remains at large.
Ukraine Criticizes US Oil Move: Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized the US for easing some Russian oil sanctions, saying the move “does not help peace.”
Ethiopia Landslides: At least 50 people were killed and 125 are missing after landslides in Ethiopia, according to local authorities.

Business News Today – 14 March, 2026

Oil Prices Surge: Global oil prices remained volatile, hovering above $100 a barrel, as Iran’s new leader vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, threatening 20% of the world’s oil supply.
Russian Oil at Higher Price for India: India is buying millions of barrels of Russian crude after a US waiver, but at a higher price. Traders are now selling Urals at a $4-5 premium over Brent, a sharp reversal from the $13 discount in February.
Airlines Hike Fares: IndiGo joined Air India in introducing fuel surcharges today. Domestic flights cost Rs 425 more, while Europe flights are up by Rs 2,300.
Market Volatility: Global stock markets remained jittery due to the ongoing West Asia conflict and its impact on energy prices.
FDI Norms Clarified: The government clarified that companies from China and neighboring countries must still obtain approval before investing in India.
US Trade Probes: The US administration launched new trade investigations targeting industrial overcapacity among 16 trading partners.

Sports News Today – 14 March, 2026

IPL 2026 to Proceed as Scheduled: The ongoing Iran-Israel-US war sparked concerns about the IPL, but BCCI vice-president offered clarity, stating the tournament will proceed as scheduled, opening on March 28 in Bengaluru.
Shubman Gill to be Honored: Indian cricket star Shubman Gill is expected to be named Cricketer of the Year at the upcoming BCCI annual awards.
Hardik Pandya Controversy: A complaint was filed against Hardik Pandya in Pune for allegedly disrespecting the national flag after the T20 World Cup 2026 win. A video of his airport PDA with wife Mahieka also sparked memes.
Virat Kohli Prediction: Former cricketer Irfan Pathan predicted that Virat Kohli will be “hungrier than ever” in IPL 2026.
Indian Wells Update: Defending champion Jack Draper defeated Novak Djokovic to reach the quarter-finals at Indian Wells.
Hockey Women’s Team Qualifies: India’s women’s hockey team defeated Italy 1-0 to advance to the Hockey Women’s World Cup Qualifiers Final.

Education News Today – 14 March, 2026

NCERT Introduces New Textbook: A new Class 9 English textbook called “Kaveri” was released by the National Council of Educational Research and Training. The revised curriculum emphasizes Indian authors, cultural narratives, and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Telangana SSC Exams Begin: Today marked the start of the Telangana SSC public exams for more than 5 lakh pupils.
International Math Day: Today, March 14, is celebrated as International Mathematics Day, also known as Pi Day (3/14).
GATE & NTET Windows Open: The GATE 2026 rectification window and the NTET 2026 registration window are now officially open.
Rajasthan Board Results Expected: The Rajasthan Board Class 10 results are expected by March 20.

Today’s Weather Updates

Delhi Weather: Delhi is likely to witness unusually warm, early summer-like conditions today, with the maximum temperature expected to be around 37°C and a minimum of 16°C. The temperature at the Safdarjung observatory touched 36.8°C on Friday, nearly 9°C above normal.

Heatwave Alert: The India Meteorological Department said severe heatwave conditions are prevailing over parts of southwest Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, where humid conditions are also present.

Thought of the Day

“Growth happens when comfort ends and curiosity begins.”

Meaning: Learning new things and stepping beyond our usual routine is the key to personal and professional development. Embrace challenges as opportunities to grow.