School Assembly News Headlines: 1 February 2026

National News

1. India Hosts Second India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting In New Delhi Strengthening Strategic Cooperation With Arab Nations Partnership

2.  India Among Countries With Fastest Growing Megacities Highlights United Nations World Cities 2025 Urbanisation Report Findings

3. Economic Survey Projects FY27 GDP Growth At 6.8 To 7.2 Percent CEA Flags Fiscal Risks For States

4. Proposal Introduced In India To Restrict Social Media Access For Children Under Sixteen Over Online Safety Concerns

International News

1. Amit Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Threatening Matua And Namasudra Communities During Workers Conference In Barrackpore Event

2. Sunetra Pawar Sworn In As Maharashtra First Woman Deputy Chief Minister During Ceremony Held In Mumbai

Sports News

1. Pat Cummins Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup Due To Back Injury Ben Dwarshuis Named Replacement Player

2. Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open Twenty Twenty Six Title Defeating World Number One Aryna Sabalenka In Final Match

Business News

1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Ninth Consecutive Union Budget On February One In Historic Sunday Session

2. Sudan Foreign Minister Highlights Post War Reconstruction Needs During Visit For India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting New Delhi

1. India Hosts Second India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting In New Delhi Strengthening Strategic Cooperation With Arab Nations Partnership
India hosts second India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting after nearly decade. Ministers from twenty two Arab League nations attend talks aimed at expanding cooperation and strengthening long term partnership.

2. India Among Countries With Fastest Growing Megacities Highlights United Nations World Cities 2025 Urbanisation Report Findings
United Nations report said India hosts five megacities with populations above ten million. New Delhi ranks among world’s largest cities while Mumbai Kolkata Bengaluru and Chennai remain major urban centres.

3. Economic Survey Projects FY27 GDP Growth At 6.8 To 7.2 Percent CEA Flags Fiscal Risks For States
Economic Survey estimated GDP growth between 6.8 and 7.2 percent for FY27. Chief Economic Adviser said growth may reach 7.5 percent while cautioning about fiscal risks faced by states.

4. Proposal Introduced In India To Restrict Social Media Access For Children Under Sixteen Over Online Safety Concerns
Draft legislation proposes limiting social media access for children under sixteen in India. Move joins global debate focusing on youth well being digital safety and regulation of technology platforms.

5. Chief Justice Says India France Partnership Vital Amid Rising Global Disruptions And Geopolitical Tensions Worldwide Cooperation Challenges
Chief Justice Surya Kant said India France partnership strengthens cooperation in defence technology and sustainable growth. He noted collaboration is essential amid global tensions affecting international stability and cooperation frameworks.

1. Prime Minister Modi To Visit Punjab And Rename Adampur Airport After Sri Guru Ravidas Ji
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on February one. He will rename Adampur Airport as Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport and inaugurate Halwara Airport terminal on Guru Ravidas Ji birth anniversary.

2. Delhi Aerocity Metro Station To Become Major Interchange Hub Under Phase Four Expansion Improving Airport Connectivity Across Capital
Aerocity station will connect Airport Express and Golden Line corridors. Extension approved to Terminal One airport station. DMRC plans future triple interchange hub improving passenger connectivity and urban transport access.

3. Amit Shah Alleges West Bengal Government Threatening Matua And Namasudra Communities During Workers Conference In Barrackpore Event
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused West Bengal government of threatening communities. He said SIR process will continue and alleged border fencing delays due to state government non cooperation.

4. Sunetra Pawar Sworn In As Maharashtra First Woman Deputy Chief Minister During Ceremony Held In Mumbai
Sunetra Pawar took oath as Maharashtra’s first woman Deputy Chief Minister after NCP legislature wing elected her leader following Ajit Pawar’s death. Appointment was approved by Governor after Chief Minister’s recommendation.

5. JKRLM Organises SARAS Mela At Kala Kendra Jammu Showcasing Rural Women Entrepreneurship And Traditional Crafts Nationwide
Ten day SARAS Mela began at Kala Kendra Jammu featuring rural women entrepreneurs. Event showcases crafts culture and traditional products offering visitors opportunity to experience India’s rural creativity.

1. Iran Army Chief Says Nuclear Expertise Cannot Be Eliminated Warns Against Possible US And Israeli Military Action
Iran Army Chief Amir Hatami said country’s nuclear expertise cannot be destroyed amid rising tensions. He warned US and Israel against military action, saying armed forces remain on high alert across region.

2. India Ranks Second In Global GDP Growth Contribution For 2026 Elon Musk Notes Changing Economic Power Balance Worldwide
World of Statistics data shows India contributes seventeen percent to global GDP growth behind China. Elon Musk said shifting contributions indicate changing global economic power balance in coming years.

3. Venezuela Interim President Delcy Rodriguez Proposes Amnesty Law For Prisoners Aiming National Reconciliation After Maduro Era Rule Transition
Rodriguez proposed amnesty law to free prisoners and heal divisions after authoritarian rule. Plan seeks justice reforms and peaceful coexistence while supporting national reconciliation across Venezuela during ongoing political transition.

4. IMF Warns Bangladesh Against Unsecured Liquidity Support To Weak Banks Amid Rising Economic And Financial Stability Risks
IMF cautioned Bangladesh economy slowed with growth falling and inflation remaining high. Fund warned liquidity support without reforms may weaken banking stability as investment and tax revenue collections decline.

5. Emmy Winning Actor Catherine OHara Passes Away At Seventy One Known For Home Alone And Schitts Creek Roles
Canadian American actor Catherine OHara died after brief illness in Los Angeles. She earned fame through films and television, winning awards for Schitts Creek performances worldwide remembered by audiences globally.

1. Pat Cummins Ruled Out Of T20 World Cup Due To Back Injury Ben Dwarshuis Named Replacement Player
Australia fast bowler Pat Cummins misses T20 World Cup after failing to recover from injury. Ben Dwarshuis replaces him while Matt Renshaw joins squad replacing injured batter Matthew Short.

2. Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open Twenty Twenty Six Title Defeating World Number One Aryna Sabalenka In Final Match
Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win Australian Open 2026 title. Rybakina secured victory after strong comeback exchanges to claim her first championship in Melbourne.

3. India To Face Pakistan In ICC Under Nineteen World Cup Super Six Match Seeking Asia Cup Final Revenge
India will play Pakistan in Super Six match aiming to avenge Asia Cup final defeat. Earlier tournament saw both teams register one win each against rivals.

4. Elena Rybakina Wins Australian Open Title Harrison Skupski Claim Doubles Trophy Djokovic To Face Alcaraz Final
Rybakina defeated Sabalenka to win women’s singles title in Melbourne. Harrison and Skupski won men’s doubles. Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in upcoming men’s singles final.

5. Devika Sihag Reaches Thailand Masters Semi Final India Campaign Ends In Other Singles Quarterfinal Matches
Devika Sihag enters Thailand Masters semi final after defeating Supanida Katethong. Isharani Baruah and Tharun Mannepalli exited tournament following quarterfinal defeats ending India’s challenge in other singles events.

1. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Ninth Consecutive Union Budget On February One In Historic Sunday Session
Union Budget 2026 27 presentation aims to sustain economic growth maintain fiscal discipline and address global trade challenges including US tariff pressures marking first Sunday budget session.

2. Sudan Foreign Minister Highlights Post War Reconstruction Needs During Visit For India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting New Delhi
Sudan Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim stressed importance of post war reconstruction while attending India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting aimed at strengthening diplomatic and development cooperation.

3. India Sugar Production Rises Eighteen Percent Reaching Nineteen Point Five Million Tonnes In Ongoing Season Till January
ISMA reported sugar production reached nineteen point five million tonnes by January thirty one. Output increased due to higher production in key states during current sugar season.

4. Economic Survey Calls For National Strategy To Reduce Input Costs And Correct Inverted Duty Structure In Manufacturing Sector
Economic Survey recommended national input cost reduction strategy using Swadeshi framework. Proposal aims to lower manufacturing costs strengthen advanced industries and improve India’s integration with global value chains.

5. State Bank Of India Launches CHAKRA Centre To Finance Sunrise Sectors Supporting India Economic Transformation Goals Nationwide
SBI launched CHAKRA Centre of Excellence to finance sectors like renewable energy semiconductors and smart infrastructure. Investment potential across sunrise sectors estimated around one hundred trillion rupees over five years.

1. Kerala To Reduce Class Ten Textbook Syllabus By Twenty Five Percent From Next Academic Year Says Minister
Kerala Education Minister V Sivankutty announced syllabus reduction for Class ten textbooks. Decision follows student concerns over the heavy academic workload. Revised syllabus will be implemented from the next academic year.

2. IIT Kharagpur Signs MoU With VECC And CNCI To Launch MSc Programs In Nuclear Medicine Fields
IIT Kharagpur partnered with VECC and CNCI to start MSc courses in nuclear medicine and medical physics. Programmes aim to develop skilled professionals supporting cancer diagnosis treatment and advanced clinical research nationwide.

3. NEET PG Round Three Counselling Resumes With New Registrations And Additional Seats Announced For Medical Aspirants Nationwide
DGHS announced resumption of NEET PG Round three counselling with new registration facility. Additional seats added giving candidates more opportunities. Aspirants advised to check details on Medical Counselling Committee website.