Students preparing for school assemblies on February 4, 2026, can incorporate key updates on ongoing national and international examinations, alongside major news and sports highlights. This information is particularly relevant as board and engineering entrance exams are currently in progress.
Exam Updates
The Bihar board Class 12 (Intermediate) exams are underway. The next examination is scheduled for February 5, 2026. The UP Board has concluded the first phase of its Class 12 practical exams. Schools are now finalizing marks to meet the state’s submission deadline.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheets for Session 1 exams. Students have until February 5 to challenge the answer keys. Results are anticipated by February 12.
Registration for Phase 2 of the Amrita Engineering Entrance Exam has opened. The application window closes on April 10, 2026. The NTA is also expected to issue its official notification and application forms this week, potentially by February 7.
The COMEDK UG 2026 application process has begun. The deadline to apply is March 16, 2026. The exam is scheduled for May 9, 2026. Additionally, Jharkhand’s Class 10th and 12th board exams for 2026 have commenced.
National News
Lok Sabha suspended eight Congress MPs for the remainder of the Budget session. The Supreme Court issued a strong warning to WhatsApp and Meta regarding their ‘take it or leave it’ privacy policy. The court stated that citizen privacy must not be compromised for corporate interests.
Rahul Gandhi linked Adani and Epstein to a recent India-US trade deal, placing the Prime Minister under scrutiny. Bihar’s economy reached a record Rs 9.9 lakh crore, with manufacturing growth contributing significantly to the state outpacing national GDP growth. India Inc. is reportedly celebrating a tariff deadlock resolution with Washington.
International News
SpaceX is merging with Elon Musk’s AI firm, xAI, advancing plans for space-based artificial intelligence. Russia stated it has received no Indian communication regarding stopping oil purchases, in response to comments made by Donald Trump on trade deals.
Iran indicated willingness to negotiate with the US following requests from regional governments to respond to a US proposal for talks, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing with Egypt into Gaza.
Sports News
Sanju Samson’s performance slump may open a spot in India’s T20 World Cup squad for Ishan Kishan. The Indian Super League (ISL) has selected FanCode over JioHotstar for streaming rights, with reported value dropping from Rs 1.68 crore to Rs 9.5 lakh.
The Indian Davis Cup team is monitoring Sumit Nagal’s fitness. George is focused on challenging Max Verstappen for a championship.