News Headlines for School Assembly – 08 October 2026

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News Headlines for School Assembly – 08 October 2026

To inform all pupils of what will be happening in the Nation and the world today, the top headlines of the day are read during the school assembly after the call to prayer. Now let’s read the most recent news of the day. Read the most recent news from India and outside while keeping up with Indian political movements

We are giving information News of National News, International News, Educational News, Sports News, Business News and science & Technology News.

Today’s Important Day on 08 October 2026

National News Headlines – 08 October 2026 (Thursday)

1. RBI raises the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% amid rising inflation and global economic pressures.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 25 years as head of government, completing the milestone from his 2001 Gujarat Chief Ministership to his present tenure.
3. The Union Government notifies 375 permissible works under the Viksit Bharat–G RAM G rural employment scheme.
4. A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, with tremors felt across parts of Delhi-NCR.
5. The 10th India Mobile Congress begins at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi with a focus on telecommunications, digital connectivity and technological innovation.
6. IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, with thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several northern states.
7. An AI-based road-safety tool proposed for National Highways could help states identify locations at higher risk of crashes.

International World News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. Two people were killed in fresh Russian airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, with several other cities also reporting damage.
2. Houthi forces launched missiles and drones at Yemen’s Aden International Airport as fighting intensified across the country.
3. Saudi Arabia reported missile and drone attacks on two airports amid renewed fighting with Yemen’s Houthi forces.
4. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy prices, rising public debt and AI-related risks could threaten global economic growth.
5. Oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel as Middle East tensions and a developing storm in the Gulf of Mexico raised concerns over global energy supplies.
6. Israelis gathered across the country to mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack amid continuing regional tensions.
7. Kenya confirmed its first Ebola case and death after a man returned to Nairobi from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Educational News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. CBSE directs all affiliated schools to conduct a 30-minute inclusive education sensitisation session for staff on October 7.
2. Karnataka plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence training in government schools from Class 6.
3. IIT Ropar launches the AVNI app to help children learn about plants, crops and agriculture through a child-friendly digital platform.
4. NCERT announces a 40-week online diploma programme in science teaching, with registration beginning October 12.
5. AICTE announces annual IIC ratings recognising institutions for promoting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
6. Gujarat approves a monthly ₹21,840 stipend for foreign medical graduates undergoing internships in the state.
7. India’s education sector sees growing demand for AI courses and micro-credentials as learners focus on future job skills.

Sports News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden T20I century as India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I in Lucknow.
2. Lionel Messi ended his Argentina international career with a goal and two assists as Argentina defeated Benin 3–0.
3. Messi finished his Argentina career as the country’s all-time leading scorer and assist provider after 21 years on the international stage.
4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming New Zealand series after a four-year international absence.
5. Smriti Mandhana has been named the new captain of India’s women’s cricket team after Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down from captaincy across all formats.
6. India suffered a 6–1 defeat against Uruguay in a FIFA international friendly in Kolkata, despite Anirudh Thapa scoring for India.
7. India’s Army Sports Institute athletes won 12 medals at the Asian Games, accounting for 60% of the Indian Army’s 20-medal haul.

Business News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. RBI raises the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, citing rising inflation risks and strong economic growth.
2. Sensex and Nifty trade lower after the RBI’s rate hike, with investors closely watching global economic developments.
3. World Bank raises India’s GDP growth forecast for the current financial year to 7.1%, up from its earlier 6.6% projection.
4. Indian rupee weakens to around ₹96.62 against the US dollar amid global economic pressures and the RBI rate decision.
5. Vans Electroengineerings shares make a strong debut on the BSE SME platform, listing about 90% above their IPO price.
6. JSW Cement commissions a new 1-million-tonne annual grinding unit in Nagaur, Rajasthan, taking its total capacity to 25.1 million tonnes.
7. HCL Group announces a ₹500-crore investment to expand HCL IT City in Lucknow, while HCLTech launches an AI programme for 1,000 students.

Science Technology News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. DGCA grants India’s first civil type certificate to an indigenous electric eVTOL air ambulance developed with IIT Madras.
2. India and Switzerland strengthen cooperation in science, technology, research and innovation.
3. India’s IN-SPACe authorises 12 private space companies to access ISRO’s launch facilities and tracking infrastructure.
4. The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics highlights groundbreaking research on neutrinos and their role in understanding the universe.
5. NASA’s Crew-12 astronauts are scheduled to return from the International Space Station after completing a science mission.
6. NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day features the mysterious Pa 30 supernova remnant, believed to be linked to an ancient stellar explosion.
7. AI voice company ElevenLabs announces plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in India to expand AI technology and local-language capabilities.

Weather News Headlines – 08 October 2026

1. IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, with winds reaching up to 60 kmph.
2. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Kerala, Mahe, South Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
3. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and strong winds.
4. Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal remain under thunderstorm and lightning warnings for today.
5. Heavy rainfall is likely over southeast Uttar Pradesh and adjoining northeast Madhya Pradesh, according to the latest IMD forecast.
6. Northeastern states, particularly Nagaland and Manipur, are expected to receive heavy rainfall, with unsettled conditions continuing through October 8.
7. Rajasthan is expected to remain largely dry today, with no major IMD weather warning issued for the state.

Thought of the Day – 08 October 2026

Thought: “Wisdom begins with curiosity.”
Meaning: Asking questions helps students learn more.

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