Jan 8 School Assembly News: Jaishankar, Rupee, MCD Action, UP School Holidays & Budget

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News18•08-01-2026, 06:00
Jan 8 School Assembly News: Jaishankar, Rupee, MCD Action, UP School Holidays & Budget
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Western hypocrisy regarding comments on Operation Sindoor, India's military action against Pakistan.
- •Delhi Police arrested five for stone-pelting during an MCD demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate.
- •The Supreme Court questioned the presence of stray dogs in sensitive premises like schools and hospitals, citing unpredictable behavior.
- •The rupee strengthened by 31 paise to 89.87 against the US dollar; India's GDP is estimated to grow at 7.4% in FY 2025-26.
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extended school holidays for classes 1-8 until Jan 15 and 9-12 until Jan 8 due to cold weather.
Why It Matters: Key updates on national, international, economic, and education fronts for January 8.
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