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    School assembly news headlines, October 8, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates

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    Today’s school assembly will provide students with critical updates on national, international, and sports news. RBI raised the repo rate by 25 basis points, signaling higher loan costs ahead. Internationally, tensions are rising with various global developments impacting economies and safety. In sports, Lionel Messi bid farewell to Argentina after a victorious match against Benin. Events such as these help foster awareness and understanding of significant issues among students.

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    School Assembly News Headlines, October 7, 2026: Check national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

    Today’s school assembly will bring students the latest national, international and sports news from India and around the world. The updates will cover important government decisions, major global developments and recent sporting events. Staying informed about current affairs helps students understand the changing world around them and builds awareness of issues that impact people and communities. Here are 15 important headlines to follow in the morning assembly on October 8.

    15 Important News Headlines for School Assembly

    Top National Headlines

    1. RBI raises repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%; home and personal loans likely to become costlier
    2. FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over Delhi All India Radio sit-in
    3. CJP says protesters will not leave the streets until CEC Gyanesh Kumar resigns
    4. PM Modi reflects on 25 years in government, expresses gratitude and reaffirms Viksit Bharat goal
    5. India proposes three-part truce in Russia-Ukraine war to keep grain and energy supplies flowing

    Top International Headlines

    1. Trump administration steps up pressure on Russia for information on plague amid growing tensions
    2. Drone attack sets oil tanker ablaze off Russia; all 23 Indian crew members rescued
    3. French riot police fire tear gas as more than 2.5 lakh people protest nationwide over school funding
    4. Oil tanker captains offered more than $100,000 and bonuses to sail through Strait of Hormuz
    5. Houthis target Yemen’s Aden airport with missiles as fighting escalates

    Top Sports Headlines

    1. Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina after 3-0 win over Benin
    2. Cristiano Ronaldo delays Portugal retirement, seeks apology and ‘punishment’ over walkout
    3. Former Pakistan cricketer Sohail Tanvir calls Kohli and Rohit’s continued presence a ‘blessing’ for Indian cricket
    4. India vs New Zealand T20I series: Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after four-year absence
    5. Thapa’s goal not enough as Uruguay score six against India in a one-sided clash

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