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Daily Roundup: Pradhan's Statement, Khamenei Video, Sports, UPI News

Daily Roundup: Pradhan's Statement, Khamenei Video, Sports, UPI News
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, August 10, 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan’s first statement after resigning, Iran releases video of Mojtaba Khamenei · indianexpress.com

On August 10, 2026, there were many important news stories in India and around the world.

A man named Dharmendra Pradhan, who used to be in charge of education in India, gave his first talk after quitting his job, saying some people had confused the younger generation and that students' future matters more to him than his old position.

In Iran, a news agency shared a short video of the country's leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, because people were worried he was very sick.

In India, a big holy journey called the Amarnath Yatra was stopped because of heavy rain and road repairs.

The United States also proposed taking away the extra 60-day period that foreign workers get after leaving their jobs, which could trouble many Indians working there.

In sports, Indian player Ashmita Chaliha won her first big badminton title in South Korea, and cricket star Shubman Gill got back to practicing after hurting his finger.

The government said sending money to friends and family with UPI will stay free, though shops might charge a small fee on some bigger payments.

There was also news about new jobs at the State Bank of India and results for a big teacher exam in Uttar Pradesh.

Key facts

Headline Date
August 10, 2026
Pradhan Resignation
Resigned as Education Minister on July 25, 2026
Amarnath Yatra
Suspended on Chandanwari and Baltal routes
Khamenei Video
12-second undated clip released by Mehr news agency
Korea Masters 2026
Ashmita Chaliha beat Han Qianxi in women's singles final
Gill Injury
Right ring finger; resumed batting in Colombo practice game
UPI Charges
Person-to-person transactions remain free; MDR only above a threshold
SBI Recruitment
1,538 Junior Associate vacancies; apply by August 27, 2026

Quotes

Dharmendra Pradhan

Former Indian education minister who recently resigned

“Dharmendra Pradhan said that the Gen Zs were misguided by some people.”
indianexpress.com

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