School Assembly News Headlines: 17 January 2026

National News

1. NITI Aayog report flags overlapping MSME schemes urges convergence to improve efficiency delivery across central government programmes nationwide.

2. India engages United States to extend Chabahar Port sanctions waiver expiring April twenty six twenty twenty six deadline.

3. Supreme Court rules against Tiger Global in Flipkart tax case strengthening India ability challenge offshore treaty structures globally.

4. RBI minimum balance rule effective January fifteen 2026 reshapes savings current account maintenance norms across banks nationwide India.

International News

1. European troops arrive in Greenland backing Denmark amid United States talks over acquisition dispute and Arctic sovereignty tensions.

2. UAE activates automatic degree recognition for 34 universities under Zero Government Bureaucracy initiative easing graduate processes nationwide residents.

Sports News 

1. RCB fast bowler Pooja Vastrakar ruled out first two weeks of Women Premier League due hamstring injury sustained.

2. FC Goa players including India captain Sandesh Jhingan accept pay cut for truncated ISL season starting February fourteen.

Business News

1. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva says global economy resilient with strong growth as new forecasts due next week.

2. Australian Open announces record A$111.5 million prize money amid player demands for higher payouts.

1. NITI Aayog report flags overlap among MSME schemes urges convergence to improve efficiency delivery nationwide across central programmes
NITI Aayog report released says MSME schemes overlap reducing impact. CEO BVR Subrahmanyam called for convergence as government introduces programmes to improve efficiency outcomes nationwide for enterprises and delivery.

2. India engages United States to extend Chabahar Port sanctions waiver expiring April twenty six twenty twenty six deadline
India said it is discussing Chabahar Port waiver with United States. MEA cited US Treasury letter October twenty eight 2025. Unconditional sanctions waiver valid until April twenty six 2026.

3. Supreme Court rules against Tiger Global in Flipkart tax case strengthening India ability challenge offshore treaty structures globally
Indian Supreme Court on Thursday upheld tax authorities. Ruling denies Tiger Global Mauritius treaty protection on Walmart Flipkart 2018 exit. Decision increases capital gains tax risk for funds investing India.

4. BJP to Announce New National President January Twenty Nominations January Nineteen Nitin Nabin Front Runner Party Leadership Shift
BJP said nominations open January nineteen 2026. Party announces national president January twenty. Nitin Nabin frontrunner. Five time Bihar MLA appointed working president December fourteen signaling generational leadership shift inside.

5. RBI Minimum Balance Rule Takes Effect From January Fifteen 2026, Changing Savings Current Account Maintenance Nationwide Across Banks
Reserve Bank of India framework effective January 15 2026 updates minimum balance norms. Change affects savings current accounts. Impact felt by salaried workers pensioners traders students using digital banking nationwide.

1. European troops arrive Greenland backing Denmark amid US talks over acquisition dispute involving Arctic island future sovereignty tensions
European troops arrived Greenland Thursday supporting Denmark as Denmark Greenland United States held talks. United States maintains acquisition interest. Greenlandic Danish authorities oppose move amid Arctic sovereignty dispute tensions continue.

2. UAE activates automatic degree recognition for 34 universities under Zero Government Bureaucracy initiative easing graduate processes nationwide residents
Ministry of Higher Education Scientific Research launched automatic recognition January 2026. System covers degrees from 34 universities. Initiative under Zero Government Bureaucracy simplifies procedures for UAE graduates residents nationwide digitally.

3. German Ambassador welcomes Chancellor Friedrich Merz first India visit highlighting defence trade investment migration cooperation talks bilateral ties
Germany Ambassador Philipp Ackermann welcomed Chancellor Merz visit Friday. Talks covered defence trade investment migration. Merz visited Gujarat at Prime Minister Narendra Modi invitation strengthening India Germany bilateral cooperation ties.

4. Pakistan expands defence outreach in Arab world with proposed trilateral pact arms deals involving Saudi Turkey Sudan partners
Pakistan defence minister said talks continue on trilateral pact with Saudi Arabia Turkey. Reuters reported arms deals with Sudan Saudi Arabia involving jets weapons as Islamabad broadens exports amid competition.

5. Taiwan United States strike trade deal cutting tariffs to fifteen percent boosting technology energy investments in America economy
US Commerce Department announced deal Thursday. Taiwan tech semiconductor firms will invest 250 billion dollars. United States lowers tariffs on Taiwanese imports from twenty percent to fifteen percent under agreement.

1. RCB fast bowler Pooja Vastrakar ruled out first two weeks of Women Premier League with hamstring injury sustained
India and RCB pacer Pooja Vastrakar will miss opening two weeks WPL 2026 due hamstring injury. RCB defeated Mumbai Indians Friday despite absence highlighting successful allrounder focused auction strategy approach.

2. FC Goa players including India captain Sandesh Jhingan accept pay cut for truncated ISL season starting February fourteen
FC Goa players and staff agreed pay cut after discussions. Truncated ISL season begins February 14 amid Indian football turmoil. Club praised decision as selfless official statement said.

3. World champion D Gukesh begins Tata Steel Masters campaign against Uzbekistan Javokhir Sindarov in Netherlands tomorrow chess opener
World champion Gukesh opens Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee tomorrow. He beat Ding Liren 2024. Praggnanandhaa defends title. Arjun Erigaisi Aravindh Chithambaram represent India in Netherlands chess event.

4. Bangladesh cricketers end boycott after BCB players association reach consensus BPL T20 matches resume, January sixteen 2026
Bangladesh cricketers withdrew boycott January sixteen 2026 after talks with Bangladesh Cricket Board players association. Consensus followed dispute over comments by director Najmul Islam allowing BPL T20 matches to resume.

5. Aman Mokhade fifth century powers Vidarbha past Karnataka into second straight Vijay Hazare Trophy final domestic one-day championship
Aman Mokhade hit 138 off 122 balls as Vidarbha beat Karnataka by six wickets Thursday to reach final. They face Punjab or Saurashtra Sunday seeking maiden title domestic fifty-over trophy.

1. IMF chief Georgieva says global economy resilient growth strong as new forecasts due next week despite trade shocks
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters forecasts due next week show resilience. Global growth remains strong. 2025 growth projected 3.2 percent. Risks tilted downside despite trade shocks globally continuing.

2. Australian Open announces record A$111.5 million prize money as top players demand higher Grand Slam payouts worldwide equity
The Australian Open confirmed record A$111.5 million prize pool this year. Players like Coco Gauff Aryna Sabalenka welcomed rise. Top players urged Grand Slams to increase payouts globally worldwide further.

3. RBI raises Ombudsman compensation limit to thirty lakh rupees enhancing customer protection against banking service deficiencies nationwide cases
Reserve Bank of India increased Ombudsman compensation cap to thirty lakh rupees. Limit rose from twenty lakh. Regulated entities must pay customers for service gaps after complaints resolution nationwide cases.

4. India foreign exchange reserves rise by 392 million dollars to 687.19 billion RBI data shows weekly rebound trend
India forex reserves increased 392 million dollars to 687.19 billion week ended January nine 2026 RBI said. Previous week January two saw sharp decline of 9.809 billion dollars earlier reported.

5. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma highlights rubber as key crop under Chief Minister Rubber Mission for state growth economic
Chief Minister Lalduhoma said rubber plantations can give Mizoram strong identity. Chief Minister Rubber Mission aims transform state into major rubber producing region boosting agriculture income livelihood growth employment opportunities.

1. IBPS releases tentative exam calendar 2026–27 covering PO MT SO CSA and RRB recruitment across banks.
IBPS announced online exam schedules for 2026–27. The calendar covers Public Sector Banks and RRB recruitment. It includes PO MT SO CSA and Officer Assistant posts.

2. UPSC revises CSE 2025 personality test schedule shifting January 22 afternoon candidates to February 27 forenoon shift date.
UPSC cancelled January 22 afternoon interviews due to Republic Day rehearsal. Affected candidates will appear February 27 forenoon. Personality tests began December 8. 2736 candidates qualified after CSE Mains results.

1. Dense fog grips Delhi NCR as IMD issues yellow alert cold wave disrupts roads rail flights operations today
IMD reported dense fog Friday across Delhi NCR reducing visibility. Yellow alert issued for cold wave. Rail and flight services affected. Cold persists Punjab Haryana Uttar Pradesh Rajasthan snowfall hills.

2. Bright sunshine brings comfortable Mumbai weather today with temperatures 22 to 32 degrees clear skies IMD confirms conditions
IMD said Mumbai enjoys clear skies today with light easterly winds humidity 55 to 65 percent AQI improves to moderate 150 to 180 ensuring normal airport harbor operations citywide services.