School Assembly News Headlines, August 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: NITI Aayog has put forth a significant proposal aimed at enabling interstate licence portability for healthcare professionals throughout India. In a separate global landscape, Iran has announced a bounty for capturing US soldiers. Meanwhile, a Swiss resort has recently experienced a carriage crash. Sports news highlights Devdutt Padikkal achieving his first century, and the return of the BWF World Championships to India.