School Assembly News Headlines: 13 January 2026

National News

1. Prime Minister Modi reiterates commitment to deepen India–Germany partnership during Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Gujarat

2. DRDO successfully tests third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile in Maharashtra

3. Centre notifies National Sports Governance Rules 2026 under 2025 Act

4. RBI issues Foreign Exchange Management Guarantees Regulations 2026

International News

1. Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi wins world’s largest AI Film Award at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit

2. Prime Minister Modi unveils India Germany higher education roadmap, invites German universities to open campuses in India

Sports News 

1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru face UP Warriorz in WPL 2026 Match 5 as RCB seek momentum at DY Patil Stadium

2. 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Tournament begins in Kargil with men and women teams showcasing Ladakh’s growing ice hockey culture

Business News 

1. HCL Technologies declares Rs 12 interim dividend for FY26, sets January 16 record date amid profit decline concerns

2. 2. Ola Electric launches Shakti battery energy storage system, entering India’s residential energy market beyond electric vehicle manufacturing business

1. Prime Minister Modi reiterates commitment to deepen India Germany partnership during Chancellor Friedrich Merz visit to Gujarat
At a joint press meet in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Modi said India remains committed to Germany ties, marking Merz’s first India visit and celebrating 25 years of partnership and relations.

2. India and Germany sign 19 MoUs, announce defence cooperation, CEO forum and visa-free transit for Indians.
India and Germany signed multiple agreements to boost defence, trade, skills and green energy cooperation. Germany also announced visa-free transit for Indian passport holders and a new framework for healthcare recruitment.

3. Centre notifies National Sports Governance Rules 2026, outlining structure, elections and eligibility norms for sports bodies.
The Central Government notified Sports Governance Rules 2026 under the 2025 Act. The rules define governance structure, elections, member eligibility, and registration procedures for national and regional sports bodies.

4. RBI issues Foreign Exchange Management Guarantees Regulations 2026, sets new compliance framework for overseas guarantee transactions.
The Reserve Bank of India introduced new guarantees regulations for persons outside India. Authorised Dealer Category-I banks must follow updated rules and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines issued by the Department of Regulation.

5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, calls for youth inspiration.
Prime Minister Modi honoured Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day. He said Vivekananda’s thoughts energise the vision of a developed India and inspire confidence and strength among the youth.

6. DRDO successfully tests third-generation fire and forget anti-tank guided missile with top-attack capability in Maharashtra.
DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the third-generation MPATGM against a moving target in Maharashtra. The missile features fire-and-forget technology and top-attack capability, strengthening India’s defence preparedness.

1. Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru plans international connectivity expansion, capacity growth and airline partnerships in 2026 after passenger rise.
The Kempegowda international airport operator said 2026 plans include expanding passenger and cargo capacity, improving connections and airline partnerships, following higher passenger traffic and moderate cargo growth recorded during calendar year 2025.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends concluding session of Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi interacted with young leaders, visited the exhibition, and released an essay compilation at VBYLD 2026, highlighting youth-led innovations and ideas supporting India’s development priorities and long-term nation-building goals.

3. India to host 28th Commonwealth Speakers Conference in New Delhi, bringing parliamentary leaders from over sixty nations.
India will host the three-day CSPOC conference in New Delhi until January 16. Parliamentary Speakers from more than 60 Commonwealth countries will attend, with the Executive Council meeting held on the opening day.

4. Goa economy records 14.94 percent growth in 2023–24 as Governor highlights Viksit Goa 2037 vision plan.
Governor P Ashok Gajapathi Raju said Goa’s economy grew 14.94 percent in 2023–24. He informed the Assembly that the Viksit Goa 2037 vision document is nearing completion, aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.

1. Pakistani media claim PCB offers to host Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2026 matches amid India travel concerns row.
Reports say Pakistan Cricket Board offered ICC and Bangladesh option to host T20 World Cup matches in Pakistan, after Bangladesh Cricket Board objected to playing games in India publicly recently.

2. China warns US against using other nations as pretext in Greenland, says Arctic actions follow international law norms.
China said the United States should not exploit Greenland for strategic interests, responding to President Trump’s remarks, and stressed that its Arctic activities respect international law and established norms globally.

3. 83rd Golden Globe Awards 2026 feature surprise wins, podcast honours, major victories for Leonardo DiCaprio film night globally.
Golden Globes 2026 celebrated films, television and podcasts. Leonardo DiCaprio’s One Battle After Another dominated comedy categories, while Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet won drama honours. Animated K-Pop Demon Hunters secured awards.

4. Tunisian filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi wins world’s largest AI Film Award at Dubai summit, receives one-million-dollar prize.
Filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi won the AI Film Award for Lily at Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit. The award, supported by Google Gemini, honours creative content for social good.

5. Prime Minister Modi invites German universities to open campuses in India, welcomes visa-free transit announcement by Germany.
Prime Minister Modi unveiled a higher education cooperation roadmap with Germany and invited German universities to establish campuses in India. He thanked Chancellor Merz for announcing visa-free transit, strengthening people-to-people ties.

1. RCB meet UP Warriorz in WPL 2026 Match 5 at DY Patil Stadium, early momentum test for teams.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru face UP Warriorz as RCB carry momentum while UPW refine combinations, with Phoebe Litchfield’s fluent batting offering stability after Meg Lanning’s uncertain start in early season match.

2. 5th LG Cup Ice Hockey Tournament begins in Kargil, featuring men and women teams from across Ladakh region.
The 5th LG Cup started in Kargil with Drass Warriors facing Indian Army. Ten men’s and five women’s teams will compete, showcasing Ladakh’s growing ice hockey culture among young players.

3. Shreyas Iyer praises Virat Kohli after match-winning 93 guides India to ODI series lead against New Zealand opener.
India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer hailed Virat Kohli’s consistency after his fluent 93 powered a four-wicket chase of 301, giving India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand in the ODI opener.

4. Centre notifies National Sports Governance Rules 2026, setting norms for elections, eligibility and functioning of sports bodies.
The government notified Sports Governance Rules 2026 under the 2025 Act. The rules define governance structure, elections, disqualification criteria, and registration procedures for national and regional sports bodies.

1. HCL Technologies declares Rs 12 interim dividend for FY26, sets January 16 record date amid profit decline concerns.
HCL Technologies announced an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share. The dividend will be paid on January 27, 2026. The company reported an eleven percent year-on-year decline in profits.

2. Ola Electric launches Shakti battery energy storage system, entering India’s residential energy market beyond electric vehicle manufacturing business.
Ola Electric has rolled out Shakti from its Krishnagiri plant in Tamil Nadu. The launch marks its entry into residential battery storage, expanding operations beyond automobiles, according to the statement.

3. India’s retail inflation rises to 1.33 percent in December 2025, remains below RBI lower tolerance band.
India’s retail inflation increased to 1.33 percent in December 2025, driven by monthly rise. Government data showed food inflation stayed negative for the seventh consecutive month across urban and rural areas.

4. TCS profit impacted by labour code changes and restructuring costs as company accelerates shift towards AI-first strategy.
TCS reported profit impact from new labour codes, with statutory costs exceeding ₹2,100 crore. Additional restructuring expenses linked to workforce changes and AI transformation also weighed on earnings during FY26.

1. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan stresses role of education in reducing inequality at JNU convocation ceremony.
Addressing JNU’s ninth convocation, Vice President Radhakrishnan said education empowers marginalised communities and shapes character. He urged students to contribute towards India’s economic, social and scientific development.

2. UGC NET December 2025 provisional answer keys to be released January 15, candidates can check official NTA website.
The National Testing Agency will release provisional answer keys, question papers and recorded responses for UGC NET December 2025 by January 15, 2026. Candidates can access on ugcnet.nta.nic.in website online.

3. NTA releases AISSEE 2026 admit cards for Class 6 and 9 ahead of January 18 examination.
The National Testing Agency has issued admit cards for the All India Sainik School Entrance Exam 2026. The exam for Class 6 and 9 students will be held on January 18, with hall tickets available online.