8th January, School News Headlines Today: The morning assembly is an age-old tradition that has been followed for years. The assembly is usually held in the morning and requires all teachers and students to gather on the school grounds or the hall.
The format of the assembly isn’t defined and can vary from school to school. However, the main activities remain the same. The principal delivers a speech, and students read the news headlines. Talent displays, debates, speeches and fun role plays are often included in the school assembly.
Prayers, yoga and physical exercise can also be a part of the morning school assembly as well. However, today we bring you the top news headlines, which increase awareness among the students about global and domestic affairs.
You can check out the news headlines for 8 January to be read during the morning school assembly below.
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National News Headlines for Today’s School Assembly January 8
1) Ram Mandir’s consecration ceremony is set to be live telecast at New York’s Times Square on January 22.
2) GST officers detected over 29,000 firms involved in fake ITC claims worth ₹44,000 crore.
3) Maldives minister received flak for their vulgar and racist comments on India and PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit.
4) TMC faces opposition after the attack on ED officials in Sandeshkhali who went to raid Sheikh Shahjahan’s house about a ration scam.
5) PM Modi lauded the Indian Navy and MARCOS for rescuing 21 crew members from a hijacked ship in the Arabian Sea.
6) IMD predicted severe cold spells, fog and rain in New Delhi and North India for 4 days.
International News for Today’s School Assembly
- Sheikh Hasina won a record fifth term as Bangladesh’s PM while the opposition boycotted the elections.
- Israel revealed it had “dismantled” Hamas in North Gaza and the bombardment could end soon.
- Japan PM vowed support to earthquake-affected regions as snow and adverse weather affected rescue operations.
- Russia fired over 500 missiles and 28 attack drones at Ukraine in 2 days.
- Hezbollah launched 60 rockets at an Israeli military base as Netanyahu intends to attack Lebanon for political gains.
Sports News for Today’s Assembly
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will return to the India T20I squad against Afghanistan, with Sharma leading the team.
- After a much-anticipated comeback, Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open 2024 with a muscle tear.
- Australian cricketer David Warner retired from test cricket after playing his last match against Pakistan.
Important Days on 8 January
- Earth’s Rotation Day
- World Typing Day
- War on Poverty Day
Thought of the Day
“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.” —David Attenborough
