School Assembly News Headlines: 8 November 2025

National News

1. Supreme Court orders stray dogs relocated from schools, hospitals, bus stands, sports complexes, and railway stations.

2. PM Modi inaugurates 150th-anniversary celebrations of Vande Mataram, releasing commemorative stamp and coin at Mumbai ceremony.

3. India to launch National Manufacturing Mission by November-end to enhance industrial growth, global competitiveness, and job-intensive development.

4. IFFI 2025 press conference unveils theme, special guests, and film lineup, highlighting storytelling, innovation, and cultural exchange.

International News

1. UN Security Council lifts sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab, resolution passes.

2. Controversial wind power projects in Sri Lanka’s Mannar islands continue despite government assurance of local community consent.

Sports News

1. Srikkanth praises Varun Chakaravarthy’s match-winning performance, dismissing Glenn Maxwell for sixth time in fourth T20I.

2. Para-archer Sheetal Devi makes history by joining India’s able-bodied junior team ahead of Asia Cup Stage 3.

Business News

1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk awarded historic $1 trillion salary, approved by 75% of shareholders at annual meeting.

2. NPCI announces credit revolution using UPI data and Unified Lending Interface to simplify and accelerate retail borrowing.

1. Supreme Court orders stray dogs removed from schools, hospitals, bus stands, sports complexes, and railway stations.
The Supreme Court directs authorities to relocate stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, and public spaces. Dogs must be sent to designated shelters. They cannot be returned to original locations.

2. PM Modi inaugurates year-long 150th-anniversary celebration of Vande Mataram, releasing commemorative stamp and coin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. He inaugurates a year-long celebration and releases a commemorative stamp and coin at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

3. India to launch National Manufacturing Mission by November-end to boost global competitiveness and industrial growth.
NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam announces India’s National Manufacturing Mission will launch by end of November. The initiative aims to drive high-value, job-intensive, and globally competitive industrial growth.

4. IFFI 2025 press conference unveils theme, special guests, and film lineup, highlighting global cinema and cultural exchange.
The International Film Festival of India 2025 curtain-raiser revealed the official theme, special guests, and selected films. Organisers emphasised storytelling, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration, attracting filmmakers, actors, and global cinema leaders.

5. SEBI urges stronger protections for minority shareholders amid concerns over inflated IPO valuations and promoter-favouring corporate arrangements.
SEBI whole-time member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney highlighted issues with certain IPO valuations and corporate arrangements. He stressed the need for stricter regulations to safeguard minority shareholders and ensure fair allocation practices.

1. Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra address Bihar rallies, highlighting political issues ahead of the upcoming elections.
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra spoke at Bihar election rallies. They discussed key political and social issues, urging citizens to participate actively in the democratic process.

2. Mumbai wakes up to thick smog; AQI remains poor in Bandra, BKC, Borivali East, and Chembur.
A dense layer of smog covered Mumbai on Friday morning as slow winter winds trapped pollutants. AQI readings were poor in Bandra Reclamation (214) and BKC (222), with Borivali East at 150.

3. Bombay High Court issues notice to Maharashtra SEC over petition challenging non-use of VVPAT in local polls.
The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Maharashtra State Election Commission regarding a petition by Congress leader Prafulla Gudadhe. The petition challenges the decision not to use VVPAT machines.

4. Maharashtra celebrates 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram with state events, urging citizens to honour its legacy.
Maharashtra marked the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. CM Devendra Fadnavis highlighted its role in uniting people during the freedom struggle and encouraged citizens to embrace development and heritage.

1. UN Security Council lifts sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab.
The UN Security Council removed sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab. The US-led resolution passed with 14 votes in favour, while China abstained.

2. Controversial wind power projects in Sri Lanka’s Mannar islands continue despite government’s promise to seek local consent.
Work on wind power projects in Sri Lanka’s northeastern Mannar islands continues. The government had stated projects would proceed only with local consent. Activists and community leaders are monitoring compliance closely.

3. Global leaders convene in Belem, Brazil, ahead of COP30 to address climate change and global warming.
Leaders gathered in Belem, Brazil, for a climate summit addressing fractured global climate policies. UN Secretary-General Guterres urged stronger action to limit warming to 1.5°C, with 50,000 participants expected.

4. Kiran Desai emerges as Booker Prize frontrunner for her new novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny.
Kiran Desai’s much-anticipated novel The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny is a Booker Prize frontrunner. The sweeping, 700-page narrative explores love, migration, and the migrant experience across continents and time.

1. Srikkanth praises Varun Chakaravarthy for dominating Glenn Maxwell in fourth T20I, highlighting spinner’s match-winning performance.
Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth lauds Varun Chakaravarthy’s performance in the fourth T20I against Australia. The spinner dismissed Glenn Maxwell for the sixth time in T20 cricket, showcasing his dominance.

2. Para-archer Sheetal Devi joins India’s able-bodied junior team, making history ahead of Asia Cup Stage 3.
World compound champion para-archer Sheetal Devi, born without arms, has been selected for India’s able-bodied junior team. Her inclusion marks a historic first in an international competition.

3. Soorma Hockey Club appoints Olympian Philippe Goldberg as Men’s Head Coach; Ignacio Bergner joins as Analytical Coach.
Soorma Hockey Club names Belgian Olympian Philippe Goldberg as Men’s Head Coach for HIL Season 2. Argentine Olympian Ignacio Ricardo Bergner joins as Analytical Coach, while former coach Jeroen Baart becomes advisor.

1. Tesla CEO Elon Musk receives historic $1 trillion salary package, approved by 75% of shareholders at AGM.
Elon Musk was awarded a $1 trillion salary package, the largest ever in corporate history. Tesla shareholders approved the deal with 75% votes during the company’s annual meeting in Austin.

2. NPCI plans a credit revolution using UPI data and Unified Lending Interface to simplify retail borrowing.
NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe announces plans to transform India’s borrowing landscape with a credit revolution. Using UPI data and the proposed Unified Lending Interface, retail lending will become faster and simpler.

3. Eli Lilly’s anti-obesity drug Mounjaro tops India’s pharmaceutical sales in October with ₹100 crore revenue.
Mounjaro, Eli Lilly’s anti-obesity drug, became India’s highest-selling pharmaceutical by value in October. Launched in March, it generated ₹333 crore revenue, outperforming Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in both sales and consumption.

4. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon predicts AI will reduce workweeks to 3.5 days, transforming jobs and schedules.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says artificial intelligence could optimise work within our lifetime. He predicts developed countries may have three-and-a-half-day workweeks, enhancing productivity while urging people to embrace AI responsibly.