Good evening, everyone. Here is a clear and student-friendly roundup of the most important national, legal and international news of the day. Each update explains what happened, where it happened, and why it matters. Staying informed helps students better understand current affairs in India and around the world.

National News

  • Opposition protests over voter list revision in Delhi

Opposition MPs, led by Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, marched towards Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Rahul Gandhi and several other protesters were detained as police stopped the march, while the Opposition demanded action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

  • PM Modi completes 25 years as head of government, says people’s trust his biggest strength

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked 25 years at the head of government, using the milestone to thank India's people and reflect on a political journey that began in Gujarat and eventually led him to the Prime Minister’s Office.

  • Delhi building collapse leaves one dead in Seemapuri

A five-storey residential building collapsed in New Seemapuri, Delhi, on October 7, killing one person and injuring eight others. Rescue teams from the Delhi Fire Service, NDRF, police and civic authorities searched the debris for people who may still be trapped, including a pregnant woman and children.

  • RBI raises repo rate to 5.5%

The Reserve Bank of India raised its key repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5%, marking its first rate increase in nearly four years. The RBI cited rising inflationary pressures, including higher oil prices, while retaining a focus on economic growth.

  • Supreme Court considers plea to recall CEC appointments verdict

The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking the recall of its September 23 split verdict concerning the law governing appointments of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana.

  • Rajpal Yadav gets more time to deposit ₹85 lakh

The Supreme Court has given actor Rajpal Yadav until October 13 to deposit the remaining ₹85 lakh towards a ₹2 crore payment in a cheque-bounce case. The court had earlier upheld proceedings linked to a loan taken for his 2010 film Ata Pata Laapata.

  • Kerala faces heavy rain alert in several districts

The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain in parts of Kerala between October 7 and 10, with yellow alerts issued for several districts including Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Wayanad, Kannur, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Thrissur and Kozhikode. Authorities have also warned coastal residents and fishermen about rough sea conditions in parts of the Kerala coast.

  • Political clash cases registered in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Police have registered cases against around 160 people following a clash involving SFI and Youth Congress workers near a university hostel in Thiruvananthapuram. Police used tear gas during the confrontation, and separate cases were registered against groups from both sides.

International News

  • Henri B. Kagan, Kenso Soai win 2026 Nobel Chemistry Prize for asymmetric synthesis

French scientist Henri B. Kagan and Japanese researcher Kenso Soai have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry on Wednesday. The duo was awarded the prestigious honour for discovering non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.

  • Russia says no epidemic risk after plague institute worker’s death

Russia has said there is no risk of an epidemic after a 28-year-old laboratory worker at a plague research institute in Siberia died from pneumonia of unknown origin. Around 200 people were initially placed under quarantine or medical observation, while nearly 5,000 tests reportedly found no dangerous pathogens among those who had contact with her.

  • WHO seeks more information from Russia

The World Health Organization has asked Russia for more information about the cause of the laboratory worker’s severe pneumonia and the public health measures taken after her death. Russian authorities have not confirmed that she died from plague, and the WHO currently assesses the risk to the general public as low based on the available information.

  • G7 discusses release of oil and diesel reserves

The International Energy Agency and European Union are discussing the release of oil and diesel reserves after conflicts involving Iran and Ukraine disrupted refineries and shipping routes. G7 countries had agreed to release up to 100 million barrels from reserves to help address energy supply pressures.

  • Bhutan PM praises India-Bhutan ties

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi while marking Modi’s 25 years as head of government. He highlighted cooperation between India and Bhutan in areas including development, infrastructure and connectivity.

Sports News

  • Shreyas Iyer hits century as India beat West Indies

India defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20 International in Lucknow. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 102 from 43 balls as India chased the West Indies’ target of 172 with 32 balls to spare.

  • India’s Olympic ambitions remain in focus

India is preparing its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, with Ahmedabad expected to be the proposed host city. The country is also planning to stage several major international sporting events in the coming years as it seeks to strengthen its sports infrastructure and international sporting profile.

This concludes today’s school assembly news briefing for 8 October 2026.