Top News Headlines for School Assembly (April 8, 2025)
National News
Congress to Host National Convention in Gujarat: The Indian National Congress is set to hold its first national convention in Gujarat since 1961, focusing on party revival and strategic planning.
RBI Commences Key Policy Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India has started a 3-day policy meeting to decide on interest rates for the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Supreme Court Rejects Manual VVPAT Counting: The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea for manual counting of all VVPAT slips in elections.
International News
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas: Saudi Arabia has suspended Umrah, business, and visit visas for 14 countries, including India, ahead of the Hajj season.
Global Markets React to U.S. Tariffs: Asian stock markets dropped sharply after U.S. announced new tariffs, raising global economic concerns.
Sports News
IPL Matches Today: Kolkata Knight Riders will face Lucknow Super Giants, and Punjab Kings will clash with Chennai Super Kings.
Business News
Top Stocks to Watch: Titan, Bharat Electronics, and Mahindra & Mahindra are expected to be active in today's market.
Local News (Rajasthan)
‘Niramay Rajasthan’ Campaign Launched: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched a major health campaign on World Health Day, featuring initiatives like Mission Madhuhari and Mukhyamantri Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat Yojana. 24 ‘Ram Rath’ mobile clinics and 10 advanced ambulances were flagged off.
Heatwave Alert in 23 Districts: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning as temperatures rise to 44°C. Jaipur recorded a 3°C rise above average.
Jail Prahari Admit Card Released: Rajasthan Staff Selection Board has released admit cards for the Jail Prahari exam scheduled for April 12, 2025.
Thought of the Day
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." – Steve Jobs
Word of the Day
Resilience (noun): The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Quiz Question
Question: Which Indian state is hosting the Congress national convention after more than six decades?
Answer: Gujarat
Have a great day ahead!