School assembly news headlines today (08.09.2026): Major stories from around the world

Good morning, everyone. Here is a clear and student-friendly roundup of the most important national, international, business and legal news for Monday, 8 September 2026. Each update explains what happened, where it happened and why it matters.

Delhi building collapse: Rescue operation over; action against owner, MCD officials, HC

New Delhi: The over 27-hour rescue operation at the Satya Niketan building collapse site concluded on Monday evening with seven people dead and five injured. The building owner, his wife and son were arrested, five MCD officials suspended, and the Delhi High Court ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.

Indian, Chinese armies hold talks focusing on maintaining peace along LAC

New Delhi: The Indian and Chinese armies reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Arunachal Pradesh sector, days after the two sides held Special Representative talks in Beijing on the festering boundary question.

As the world faced turmoil, India forged partnerships to maintain its economic growth: Shah

Panaji: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said India's reach in the diplomatic world was increasing and asserted that the country had maintained the momentum of its economic growth despite global geopolitical turmoil.

Four-engine govt in Delhi a killing machine: Cong on PG building collapse

New Delhi: In a scathing attack against the BJP over the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, the Congress on Monday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "PR balloon" had been deflated and termed the "four-engine government" in Delhi a killing machine, claiming the lives of students.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Luxembourg counterpart Bettel

New Delhi: India and Luxembourg on Monday explored ways to shore up trade and investment ties as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hosted his counterpart from the European nation Xavier Bettel for wide-ranging talks.

Nandigram among six seats to go to bypolls on Oct 6

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Monday announced bypolls to five assembly seats in three states, including Nandigram, vacated by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari after he chose to retain Bhabanipur, where he had defeated former chief minister Mamata Banerjee.

PM to visit Gujarat, Maharashtra on Tuesday; to launch development projects, attend Fintech Fest

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate development projects worth Rs 35,000 crore to the nation and inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest during his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday.

'Unfortunate, inexplicable': Cong on SC rejecting Aravalli panel's 6-month extension request

New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday said "unfortunately and inexplicably" the Supreme Court has denied the "most justifiable request" of the High Powered Committee on the Aravallis for an extension of six months to submit its final report. CBI files supplementary chargesheet in over Rs 9000-cr scam case against Reliance ADA Group

New Delhi: The CBI on Monday filed a supplementary chargesheet against three ex-executives of the Reliance ADA Group in connection with the Rs 9,280 crore Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd scam case, the agency said in a statement.

SC-ST MPs of Congress decide to petition president on 'purification' row

New Delhi: Thirty-two Congress MPs from the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities on Monday raised the "purification" incident in Uttarakhand's Haldwani following a rally addressed by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and decided to hand over a memorandum to President Droupadi Murmu.

Cong links Sagar hooch tragedy to Gujarat liquor deaths, demands probe into interstate network

Bhopal: The Congress on Monday linked the Sagar hooch tragedy that claimed 12 lives to spurious liquor deaths in Gujarat last month, alleging the operation of an interstate illegal liquor network and protection given to a liquor mafia.

Centre, NSCN-K (Niki) extend ceasefire by one year

Kohima: The Centre and the Niki Sumi faction of NSCN-K have extended the ceasefire for another year, an official statement said on Monday. 

CBI says new Bihar govt notification has given it 'wider powers'

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday said that a recent notification issued by the Home Department of Bihar has given "wider powers" to the agency and rejected reports in a section of the media that suggested to the contrary.

Malaysia Airlines flight diverted to Chennai after technical issue, full emergency declared

Chennai: A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah was diverted to Chennai on Monday following an engine-related technical issue, prompting a full emergency declaration, an official said.

JLR to cut around 4,000 jobs globally over next two years; targets £1.7 billion in savings

New Delhi: Tata Group's British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover on Monday said it will reduce its global workforce by around 4,000 roles over the next two years.

Rupee falls 13 paise to close at 94.56 against US dollar

Mumbai: The rupee fell 13 paise to close at 94.56 against the American currency on Monday as surging crude oil prices and global headwinds offset the support from strong foreign currency deposit inflows.

Satya Niketan: HC orders MCD inquiry, asks authorities to speed up rescue efforts

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday ordered a high-level MCD inquiry into the building collapse incident at Satya Niketan that left seven people dead and made it clear that the government cannot evade responsibility.

Delhi court defers framing of charges in ED's IRCTC cases against Lalu Yadav

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday deferred its decision on the framing of charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav and others in the ED's IRCTC scam case.

SC rejects Aravalli panel request seeking six-month extension for submitting its final report

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea by the High-Powered Committee (HPC) seeking a six-month extension to submit its report on the definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills and directed it to submit the report by November 30.

Delhi HC rejects Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj's plea against arrest

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj against his arrest in connection with the alleged assault on the father of a student activist during a protest at Jantar Mantar.

India, Bangladesh agree to work with 'forward-looking approach' based on mutual trust

Dhaka: India and Bangladesh on Monday discussed a wide range of topics in bilateral ties and agreed to "work together with a forward-looking approach, based on mutual trust and mutual benefit."

Nepal floods: Death toll surges to 1,356 as rescue efforts continue; nearly 5,000 still missing

Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal surged to 1,356 on Monday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, authorities said.