School Assembly News Headlines for Today, August 17, 2026: Here are the top school assembly news headlines for August 17. Key highlights of the day include Jharkhand students planning a protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence, the CAG flagging E. coli contamination in drinking water at eight railway stations, and Naveen Patnaik opposing the new minerals law over concerns about Odisha’s rights and revenue. Internationally, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to visit India for the BRICS Summit, while the US has launched a crackdown on H-1B visa fraud, and more.
Students in Jharkhand have announced plans to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s residence on August 20 over issues related to JPSC and JSSC examinations.
Bar Council of India chief Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to students of NALSAR following a controversy involving remarks made during an interaction with students.
A CAG audit has found E. coli bacteria in drinking water samples from railway station water coolers at eight of 49 stations tested, flagging violations of water quality norms.
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has opposed the new minerals law, arguing that the amendments could infringe on the state’s rights and lead to revenue losses.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to visit India for the BRICS Summit, with bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to focus on key regional and economic issues.
US authorities have launched a crackdown on H-1B visa fraud in Dallas, targeting alleged misuse of the visa programme.
Bangladesh have pulled off a major upset by defeating Australia in the first Test in Darwin, securing a notable win against the Test champions.
Chess legend Magnus Carlsen has discussed the future of chess as an esport and how the game could evolve in the digital era.
Indian Railways is working to expand Vande Bharat exports, with plans involving standard-gauge platforms aimed at opening up overseas markets.
SEBI has proposed simpler KYC norms for NRIs, OCIs and foreign investors to make it easier for overseas investors to participate in Indian financial markets.
The Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education has opened registrations for the 2026 Chemistry Olympiad Exposure Camp, offering students an opportunity to participate in advanced science training.
The NTA has released the CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 answer keys and candidate response sheets and opened the objection window for candidates.
