School Assembly News Headlines For February 12: Top National, International & Education News

News Headlines for School Assembly, February 12th: From the Supreme Court announcing it cannot release Sonam Wangchuk to the release of the Uttar Pradesh budget 2026, here are the top news highlights of the day.

Top National News:

– The central government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that it cannot release Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained by authorities under the National Security Act (NSA) in connection with the violent protests in Leh last year.

– In the latest guidelines issued regarding ‘Vande Mataram’, the Union Home Ministry said that whenever the official version of the National Song is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention. However, it is not expected of the audience to stand in cinemas, in the course

of a newsreel or documentary.

Top International News:

– US President Donald Trump had told the then-Florida police chief in 2006 that “everyone” knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s behaviour, according to newly released FBI documents related to the late convicted child sex offender, made public by the US Justice Department late last month.

– A day after the White House released a fact sheet on the interim India-US trade framework, it has now made notable changes to both commodity references and the strength of language used to describe India’s proposed purchases of American goods, edits that differ from the version released earlier.

Top Sports News:

– Jemma Moore’s entry into the Indian Racing League didn’t come with a long runway or careful buildup. It came quickly, instinctively, and with very little time to overthink it. When she lines up in Goa for Round 4 of the championship, it will mark her first competitive outing in single-seater machinery — and her first race weekend in India.

Top Business News:

– The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has released the Draft Income-tax Rules, 2026, which will replace the six-decade-old Income-tax Rules, 1962, once implemented.

Top Education News:

– The UP government unveiled the 2026 Budget, placing a significant emphasis on the youth, girl students, and the education sector. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the administration has rolled out several new schemes and major announcements aimed at the youth, including the creation of 10 lakh jobs, the establishment of 14 new medical colleges, 3 new universities, and various other initiatives such as scooters for girls.