School Assembly News Headlines: 16 January 2026

National News

1. National Highways Authority Of India Creates Two Guinness World Records On Bengaluru Kadapa Vijayawada Economic Corridor Infrastructure Project

2. India Plans Evacuation Of Nationals From Iran As MEA Issues Advisory Amid Rising Security Concerns

3. Prime Minister Modi Highlights Democratic Stability And Inclusive Governance While Addressing Commonwealth Speakers Conference

4. India Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.8 Percent In December Says Statistics Ministry Data On Rural Urban Labour Trends

International News

1. United States Imposes New Sanctions On Iranian Officials Over Protest Suppression And Human Rights Violations Nationwide Amid Unrest

2. Wikimedia Foundation Partners With Major Technology Companies To Monetise Wikipedia Content Amid Growing Artificial Intelligence Use Worldwide Expansion

Sports News 

1. Bangladesh Cricket Board Removes Finance Committee Chairman After Player Protests And Accepts CWAB Demands Amid Tensions

2. Jannik Sinner Favoured For Third Straight Australian Open Title As Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Record

Business News

1. SEBI Gives In Principle Approval To NSE Settlement Applications Clearing Path For Long Pending Initial Public Offering Process

2. IHG Hotels & Resorts Names India Among Top Five Priority Markets For Expansion And Branded Residences Growth Plans

1. National Highways Authority of India Creates Two Guinness World Records on Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor
The National Highways Authority of India has created two Guinness World Records by laying 29 lane kilometres and more than 10,000 metric tonnes of bituminous concrete within 24 hours on the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor. This milestone highlights India’s growing infrastructure execution capacity, strengthens inter-state connectivity, and supports faster economic growth across the region.

2.India Plans Evacuation Of Nationals From Iran As MEA Issues Advisory Amid Rising Security Concerns Following Protests There
India began evacuation planning after Iran lifted Notam. The Ministry of External Affairs issued advisory Thursday. First flight departs Tehran for New Delhi Friday amid nationwide protests and security concerns.

3. Prime Minister Modi said India’s democracy delivers stability, speed, and scale. Diversity strengthens governance and public welfare nationwide.
Addressing Commonwealth Speakers, Prime Minister Modi highlighted inclusive democracy. He said last-mile delivery guides governance. The government prioritises people, noting millions lifted from poverty in recent years across India.

4. India Unemployment Rate Rises To 4.8 Percent In December Says Statistics Ministry Data On Rural Urban Labour Trends
India’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8 percent in December. Rural stood at 3.9. Urban at 6.7. Labour force participation increased to 56.1 percent, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation said.

5. NITI Aayog Releases Report On Streamlining MSME Schemes Through Convergence To Improve Efficiency And Outcomes Nationwide For India
NITI Aayog released report Thursday. It proposes convergence of eighteen MSME schemes. Launched by Arvind Virmani and B. V. R. Subrahmanyam. Aim is reducing duplication improving credit skills marketing innovation delivery nationwide.

1. Supreme Court Directs Election Commission of India To Publish Names Excluded From Kerala Draft Electoral Rolls After Revision Special Intensive
Supreme Court ordered Election Commission to publish excluded names after SIR in Kerala. Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard petitions and suggested extending objection deadlines for voters publicly statewide.

2. Mayawati Announces BSP Will Contest All Elections Independently And Claims Majority Government In Uttar Pradesh After Birthday Address
Mayawati said Bahujan Samaj Party will fight elections alone nationwide. Speaking in Lucknow on seventieth birthday she criticised state law and order. She claimed party will secure majority government in Uttar Pradesh.

3. Voting Begins For 29 Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Including BMC With Early Turnout Figures Reported This Morning Across State
Voting started today for 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra. Turnout reached 17.41 percent overall. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation recorded 17.73 percent. Polls cover 2869 seats across 893 wards statewide during local body elections.

4. Maharashtra Launches Arunoday Sickle Cell Screening Drive Across Twenty One High Prevalence Districts From Today Till February TwentySeven
Maharashtra Health Department launched drive today in 21 districts till February 27. Campaign aims universal screening. Since 2019, 1.6 crore screened. Officials identified 12,420 patients and 1,24,275 carriers statewide officially.

1. The United States imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of suppressing protests and violating people’s rights.
The US announced sanctions against Iranian officials and networks. The action targets protest repression and financial links. It shows support for freedom, though the impact remains largely symbolic due to limited assets.

2. Wikimedia Foundation announced partnerships with major tech companies. The move aims to earn revenue as AI uses Wikipedia.
Wikimedia Foundation partnered with Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. The initiative helps monetise Wikipedia content, supporting sustainable funding while guiding responsible artificial intelligence use by companies worldwide in the future globally.

3. United Nations Begins Process To Elect Next Secretary General For Five Year Term Starting 2027 After Guterres Tenure
United Nations will elect a new secretary general in 2026. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock set April one nomination deadline. Five year term begins January one 2027 succeeding Antonio Guterres.

4. Australia Social Media Platforms Remove Nearly Five Million Under Sixteen Accounts After Landmark Youth Safety Law Takes Effect
Australia eSafety Commissioner said platforms removed 4.7 million under sixteen accounts after December ten law. Firms face fines up to 49.5 million Australian dollars for non compliance youth protection rules.

5. European Union Leaders To Visit India As Chief Guests For 77th Republic Day And 16th Summit In New Delhi
European Council and Commission presidents visit India January twenty five to twenty seven. They co chair sixteenth India EU Summit January twenty seven. Meetings scheduled with President Droupadi Murmu officially.

1. Bangladesh Cricket Board Removes Finance Committee Chairman After Player Protests And Accepts CWAB Demands Amid Escalating Tensions Nationwide
Bangladesh Cricket Board removed Nazmul Islam as finance committee chairman Thursday. Decision followed player protests. Board president assumes interim role under Article 31. Welfare of players cited as priority officially.

2. Jannik Sinner Favoured For Third Straight Australian Open Title As Carlos Alcaraz Eyes Historic Career Slam Record Bid
Defending champion Jannik Sinner leads betting at Melbourne Park. A win gives fifth Grand Slam. World number one Carlos Alcaraz seeks first Australian Open and youngest career Grand Slam record.

3. Mahendra Singh Dhoni Named Ambassador For Bajaj Pune Grand Tour India’s First UCI 2.2 Cycling Race Multi Stage Event
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was named ambassador Thursday. Bajaj Pune Grand Tour runs January nineteen to twenty three. Five day UCI 2.2 race covers 437 kilometres across Sahyadri Range.

4. Bangladesh Cricket Crisis Deepens As Players Threaten Boycott Demanding Resignation Of BCB Director Najmul Islam After Controversial Remarks
Bangladeshi players refused Bangladesh Premier League match play Thursday. They demanded resignation of Bangladesh Cricket Board director Najmul Islam. Protest followed controversial remarks. Board faces pressure as boycott threat escalates nationwide across cricket circles.