School Assembly News Headlines: 1 January 2026

National News

1. India represented at Khaleda Zia funeral as Jaishankar delivers Modi condolence letter to BNP leadership in Dhaka Bangladesh.

2. Prime Minister Modi chairs 50th PRAGATI meeting reviewing ₹40,000 crore infrastructure projects across five states sectors nationwide India.

3. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority approves framework allowing banks to sponsor funds managing National Pension System assets.

4. Reserve Bank of India reiterates caution on crypto assets urges priority to central bank digital currencies over stablecoins.

International News

1. US President Donald Trump announces National Guard withdrawal from Chicago Los Angeles Portland citing improved security situation.

2. Nepal probe panel to summon former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli over September Gen Z protests.

Sports News

1. National Sports Governance Act comes into force enabling National Sports Board and dispute tribunal from January 1 2026.

2. Russian chess legend Vladimir Kramnik files defamation lawsuit against FIDE in Swiss court over inquiry dispute related case.

Business News

1. Centre imposes up to 12 percent safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years supporting domestic industry.

2. India fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.77 trillion during April November 2025-26 as capital expenditure rises sharply nationwide investment momentum.

1. India represented at Khaleda Zia funeral as Jaishankar delivers Modi condolence letter to BNP leadership in Dhaka.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia funeral. He handed Prime Minister Narendra Modi condolence letter to BNP leader Tarique Rahman reaffirming India Bangladesh partnership and shared democratic values.

2. Prime Minister Modi chairs 50th PRAGATI meeting reviewing ₹40,000 crore infrastructure projects across five states sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed five major infrastructure projects worth over ₹40,000 crore. He said PRAGATI has accelerated projects worth ₹85 lakh crore in the last decade.

3. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority approves framework allowing banks to sponsor pension funds managing National Pension System assets.
PFRDA approved a framework enabling Scheduled Commercial Banks to sponsor NPS pension funds. Eligibility norms based on net worth and prudential soundness aligned with Reserve Bank of India safeguards subscribers and strengthens the pension ecosystem.

4. Reserve Bank of India reiterates caution on crypto assets urges priority to central bank digital currencies over stablecoins.
The Reserve Bank of India said central bank money must remain the anchor of trust. RBI stated CBDCs offer efficiency programmability and instant settlement benefits while preserving monetary stability and financial system credibility.

1. NDA government in Andhra Pradesh enters 2026 focusing on welfare driven growth and sustainable development after 2025 gains.
The National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh aims to strengthen welfare schemes and sustainable development in 2026. It follows 2025 progress balancing people centric welfare with economic and industrial growth.

2. Bihar Deputy Chief Ministers declare higher assets than Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in cabinet disclosures released December 2025.
Asset declarations showed Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha possess significantly higher wealth. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reported limited cash holdings and modest bank deposits, according to official disclosures.

3. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister calls 2026 decisive year urges youth to promote AI literacy and digital skills statewide.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a global AI and digital economy hub. He urged youths to teach five children computers and AI, sharing knowledge weekly in 2026.

1. US President Donald Trump announces National Guard withdrawal from Chicago Los Angeles Portland citing reduced crime levels.
President Donald Trump said federal forces helped lower crime in Chicago Los Angeles and Portland. He warned National Guard deployment could return if crime rises again in future.

2. Nepal probe panel to summon former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli over September Gen Z protest deaths.
A commission set up by Nepal interim government will seek clarification from K P Sharma Oli. At least 77 people died nationwide during September unrest, prompting rights groups to allege excessive force use.

3. Sovereign wealth and pension funds invest $132 billion in United States during 2025 report highlights global shift.
An annual report by Global SWF said sovereign wealth and public pension funds invested $132 billion in the US in 2025. Emerging markets received nearly one third less investment despite strong performance.

4. Swiss Alps ski resort Crans Montana prompts emergency response during New Year celebrations.
Emergency services responded to a fire around 1:30 am at Le Constellation bar in Crans Montana, Switzerland. Authorities confirmed multiple injuries, ruled out any attack, and launched an investigation into the cause.

1. National Sports Governance Act comes into force enabling National Sports Board and dispute tribunal from January 1 2026.
The Central government enforced key provisions of the National Sports Governance Act on January 1, 2026. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya described it as the country’s biggest reform to strengthen governance and transparency in sports.

2. Russian chess legend Vladimir Kramnik files defamation lawsuit against FIDE in Swiss court over dispute inquiry.
Former world champion Vladimir Kramnik confirmed legal action against FIDE. The case relates to disagreements over an inquiry following online statements on alleged cheating claims involving players.

1. Centre imposes up to 12 percent safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to support domestic industry.
The Central government imposed safeguard duty on certain steel products to protect domestic producers. The move follows a provisional duty earlier this year and aligns with WTO norms to manage import surges.

2. India fiscal deficit reaches ₹9.77 trillion during April November 2025-26 as capital expenditure rises sharply.
Data from the Controller General of Accounts showed fiscal deficit at 62.3 percent of estimates. Capital expenditure grew 28 percent year on year, reflecting continued public investment momentum, economists said.