Here are the top School Assembly News Headlines for September 8: Here are the top school assembly news headlines for September 8. This roundup covers the latest developments from India, world affairs, business, sports, and education to keep students informed and confident during their morning assembly. Top headlines include PM Modi and Emmanuel Macron call, Mauritius Prime Minister’s visit to India, Japanese Prime Minister’s resignation and more.
But before starting, here’s a quote you can say on International Literacy Day. This quote is by Nelson Mandela.
Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world
The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission to consider allowing Aadhaar cards as an additional document to establish a voter’s identity in the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed efforts to bring an early end to the conflict in Ukraine. PM Modi also thanked President Macron for accepting the invitation to the ‘AI Impact Summit’ hosted by India in February 2026, and said he is looking forward to his visit.
Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam will undertake a state visit to India from September 9 to 16, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday. This will be the first overseas bilateral visit of Prime Minister Ramgoolam to India in his present term.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan said the unresolved boundary dispute with China is the biggest national security challenge, followed by Pakistan’s proxy war and its strategy of “bleeding India by a thousand cuts”.
Asia Cup hockey: Harmanpreet Singh’s India shed chaos, embraced control to reclaim Asian title, qualify for 2026 World Cup.
In the World Archery Championships in Gwangju, Korea, Rishabh Yadav and Jyothi Surekha Vennam made history by becoming only the second Indian mixed pair to reach the final, beating Chinese Taipei 157–155.
Protests erupted in Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu, on Monday as youths opposed the ban on social media platforms and government corruption.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that he has “decided to resign as LDP President. Earlier reports by the news agency cited that he will step down as the Prime Minister to prevent divisions within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the United Nations General Assembly later this month in New York, as tensions surrounding tariffs remain heightened between the US and India.
US President Donald Trump, along with his top advisers, is “quietly” preparing to visit South Korea in October to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, and he may meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit.
Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman said that New Delhi will continue to buy oil from Moscow as India’s oil purchases are driven by economic and commercial considerations.
ICICI Bank, the country’s second-largest private lender, has sharply increased the minimum monthly average balance (MAB) from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 for all accounts opened in metro and urban areas starting August 2025.
International Literacy Day 2025 is globally celebrated on September 8, and is recognised by countries around the world. The day marks a reflection on the importance of literacy, examines progress, and addresses persistent challenges. The choice of September 8 as its date has historic roots in UNESCO’s efforts to promote education as a universal human right, and its relevance remains undiminished in the current era, as many millions worldwide still lack basic reading and writing skills.