School Assembly News Today, October 7: As students prepare for the morning assembly, here are the key national, international and sports developments to know on October 7. The daily assembly package also brings a Thought of the Day, Word of the Day and important events from Indian history.
1.'Young medical graduates should keep needs of people at the centre of their work': President Droupadi Murmu
President Murmu she asked them to keep pace with changing medical practices and health services, while translating research into innovation that improves people's lives.
2. Haryana Police rolls out Next-Gen E-Challan system with fixed timelines for notices and grievances
If a grievance is rejected, the vehicle owner or driver can challenge the challan in court after depositing 50 per cent of the challan amount. An accepted challan must be paid within 90 days.
3. J&K raises judicial officers’ retirement age from 60 to 62 years following SC directions
According to an order issued by the Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, the matter was considered in consultation with the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
1. Moscow denies sanitary measures over plague reports
Pneumonic plague, which causes lung failure, can be fatal if not treated early, according to the World Health Organization.
1. I have done my duty: Harmanpreet Kaur steps down from India women's team captaincy
The 37-year-old led the Indian T20 side for a decade, taking over as skipper in 2016. She was elevated to ODI captaincy in 2022 before becoming the all-format leader in 2023.
2. India A vs Australia A: Sai Sudharsan excited to be back and play in 50-over format
The 24-year-old made a comeback in the two red-ball matches against Australia A
Perseverance
Meaning: Continued effort and determination despite difficulties or challenges.
Example: Perseverance helps students overcome setbacks and continue working towards their goals.
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
Message for students: Big achievements are built through small, consistent efforts. Stay focused, keep learning and trust the process, even when progress seems slow.
1. Missionaries of Charity was founded — 1950
On October 7, 1950, Mother Teresa received permission to establish the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, now Kolkata. The organisation began with a small group of members and later expanded its work to support people living in poverty, illness and homelessness.
2. Begum Akhtar was born — 1914
Begum Akhtar, one of India’s most celebrated ghazal and thumri singers, was born on October 7, 1914, in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. Known as the “Mallika-e-Ghazal”, she made a lasting contribution to Hindustani classical and semi-classical music.
3. Durgavati Devi, ‘Durga Bhabhi’, was born — 1907
Durgavati Devi, popularly known as Durga Bhabhi, was born on October 7, 1907. A revolutionary associated with the Indian freedom struggle, she worked alongside revolutionaries including Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.
4. Mughal forces entered Kashmir — 1586
In 1586, Mughal forces entered Kashmir as Emperor Akbar sought to bring the region under Mughal control. The Mughal conquest marked an important development in the political history of Kashmir.
5. Operation Enduring Freedom began — 2001
On October 7, 2001, the United States and Britain began air strikes against Taliban and Al-Qaeda targets in Afghanistan, marking the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom following the September 11 attacks.
