News@9: Today's top headlines - October 7, 2026 [WATCH]
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Headlines for School Assembly, October 8, 2026:
Andhra Pradesh declares drought in 21 districts after rainfall deficit of 53.4%.
Cabinet approves Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund for small and medium enterprises.
Reserve Bank of India raises repo rate to 5.50% in first hike since February 2023.
Kenya reports first Ebola death after traveller from Democratic Republic of Congo dies in Nairobi hospital.
Lionel Messi retires from international football after Argentina defeats Benin 3-0.
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