School Assembly News Headlines: 18 January 2026

National News

1. Indian Navy First Training Squadron Arrives Singapore Under ASEAN India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026 Initiatives

2. Poland Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski Begins Three Day India Visit For Literary Festival Meetings

3. Intelligence Agencies Strengthen Security Measures Ahead Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi And Other Major Cities

4. Supreme Court Emphasises National Interest In Tax Treaties Upholds India Tax On Tiger Global Flipkart Deal

International News

1. Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Announces New Trade Agreement With China Unlocking Seven Billion Dollar Export Opportunities Markets

2. Trump Announces Board Of Peace To Lead Second Phase Of Twenty Point Gaza Peace Plan With International Leaders

Sports News 

1. Pakistan Cricket Board Considers Drauction System For PSL As Franchises Debate Player Auction And Draft Format Structure Nationwide

2. Sports Authority Of India Launches Nationwide Recruitment For 323 Assistant Coaches Across 26 Sports Disciplines At Training Facilities

Business News

1. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi Records Highest Ever Property Tax Collection Crossing ₹2700 Crore In 2025 26

2. Global Economic Cooperation 2026 Summit To Bring Policymakers Investors Institutions To Mumbai February Seventeen Nineteen

1. Indian Navy First Training Squadron Arrives Singapore Under ASEAN India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026 For Regional Engagement
Indian Navy Training Squadron reached Changi Naval Base, Singapore, during long-range deployment. Visit supports ASEAN–India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026, enhancing naval training, maritime security, cultural exchange, and regional partnership initiatives.

2. Poland Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski Begins Three Day India Visit To Attend Jaipur Literature Festival Meetings
Poland Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski begins three day India visit. He attends Jaipur Literature Festival Sunday and meets External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi.

3. Intelligence Agencies Strengthen Security Measures Ahead Republic Day Celebrations In Delhi And Other Cities Nationwide
Intelligence agencies issued advisory Saturday ahead January 26. Security arrangements enhanced in Delhi and other cities. ANI reported precautionary measures following inputs. Authorities aim ensure peaceful Republic Day celebrations nationwide.

4. Supreme Court Emphasises National Interest In Tax Treaties Upholds India Tax On Tiger Global Flipkart Capital Gains
Supreme Court said tax treaties must protect India’s tax sovereignty. Justice JB Pardiwala upheld domestic authorities taxing Tiger Global capital gains from Flipkart exit 2018, stressing fairness and prevention of treaty abuse.

5. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Flags Off India First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Connecting Howrah Guwahati Northeast Regions Rail
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Vande Bharat Sleeper service Saturday. Railway Ministry says train runs Howrah Guwahati. Sixteen coaches carry 823 passengers. Covers 958 kilometres in 14 hours, connectivity trade.

1. Rashtrapati Bhavan Circuit One Closed For Public Visits From January 21 To 29 Ahead Republic Day Events National
President’s Secretariat announced Rashtrapati Bhavan Circuit One closure January 21–29, 2026. New Delhi. Closure supports Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat ceremonies. Measures ensure security preparations and smooth conduct nationally.

2. Maharashtra Cabinet Extends EV Toll Exemption On Atal Setu After Mahayuti Poll Victory Boosts Infrastructure Transport Policy
President’s Secretariat announced Rashtrapati Bhavan Circuit One closure January 21–29, 2026. New Delhi. Closure supports Republic Day Parade and Beating Retreat ceremonies. Measures ensure security preparations and smooth conduct nationally.

3. BJP Sweeps 2026 Maharashtra Civic Polls Winning 1425 Seats Across 29 Municipal Corporations Ending Decades Old Dominance Statewide
Final results show BJP 1425 seats of 2869, Shiv Sena 399, Congress 324, NCP 167. Mahayuti won BMC 118 seats, ending Thackeray family control after thirty years in Maharashtra state.

4. AIADMK Marks MGR 109th Birth Anniversary As EPS Announces Five Welfare Assurances Ahead Assembly Elections In Tamil Nadu
AIADMK celebrated founder MG Ramachandran 109th birthday statewide. Opposition leader E Palaniswami announced part one manifesto today, promising two wheelers for five lakh women, 150 day employment, free bus travel.

5. MSME Ministry Approves Two Technology Centres In Himachal Pradesh Una Solan At Ten Crore Each Boosting Industrial Development
MSME Ministry approved technology centres at Pandoga Una and Parwanoo Solan Himachal Pradesh. Two centres costing ten crore rupees each form part of thirteen new centres nationwide, strengthening industrial growth.

1. X Announces One Million Dollar Prize For Best Performing Long Form Article In Next Creator Payout Cycle Period
X Creators account announced Saturday one million dollar reward for top long form article next payout cycle. Owner Elon Musk confirmed incentive, encouraging creators to publish high performing articles globally.

2. Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney Announces New Trade Agreement With China Unlocking Seven Billion Dollar Export Opportunities
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada China trade agreement Saturday. Deal opens over seven billion dollars export markets. Canadian government aims diversify partnerships, boost investment, strengthen economy amid global uncertainty.

3. Trump Announces Board Of Peace To Lead Second Phase Of Twenty Point Gaza Peace Plan With International Leaders
US President Donald Trump named Board of Peace members Saturday. Body will advance Gaza plan, including Marco Rubio, Tony Blair, Ajay Banga. Panel oversees governance, reconstruction, investment, funding, and long term stability.

4. Iran Sees Fragile Calm After Weeks Of Protests Triggered By Inflation Currency Collapse And Security Crackdown Nationwide Reports
Iran experienced reduced protests after late December unrest over inflation and rial collapse. Rights groups cite security crackdown, troop deployment, arrests, internet blackout. Calm remains fragile nationwide according to residents.

5. World Economic Forum Survey Says South Asia Leads Emerging Growth India Anchors Outlook Ahead Davos Annual Meeting
World Economic Forum survey finds South Asia strongest emerging region. India drives growth through reforms and AI investment. Ahead Davos, 53 percent economists expect global slowdown amid debt, valuation risks.

1. WPL 2026 Final Match Scheduled At DY Patil Stadium As RCB Face Delhi Capitals In Navi Mumbai
Women’s Premier League 2026 final will be held Saturday at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet Delhi Capitals. RCB lead standings with two wins, DC regained form after victory.

2. Pakistan Cricket Board Considers Drauction System For PSL As Franchises Debate Player Auction And Draft Format
Pakistan Cricket Board discussed drauction concept Friday in Lahore PSL Governing Council meeting. Proposal may keep draft for local players and auction for overseas players, amid franchise divisions over recruitment system.

3. Pakistan Cricket Board Plans Drauction System For PSL As Eight Franchises Remain Divided Over Player Recruitment Model
Pakistan Super League Governing Council met Friday in Lahore. Pakistan Cricket Board proposed drauction system combining draft and auction. Franchises agreed to experiment for local and foreign player selection formats.

4. RCB Spinner Shreyanka Patil Becomes Youngest Bowler To Claim Five Wicket Haul In WPL History 2026 Match
RCB spinner Shreyanka Patil took five wickets against Gujarat Giants Friday in Navi Mumbai. Performance made her WPL youngest five wicket bowler and guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to third win.

5. Sports Authority Of India Launches Nationwide Recruitment For 323 Assistant Coaches Across 26 Sports Disciplines
Sports Authority of India invited applications for 323 assistant coach posts nationwide. Recruitment covers 26 disciplines, with 33 percent seats reserved for women, strengthening Centres of Excellence and training facilities across India.

1. Municipal Corporation Of Delhi Records Highest Ever Property Tax Collection Crossing ₹2700 Crore In 2025 26 Financial Year
Municipal Corporation of Delhi collected over ₹2700 crore property tax by December 31, 2025. Collection rose 45 percent year on year. Taxpayer count increased 21 percent due SUNIYO amnesty, enforcement, outreach efforts.

2. Global Economic Cooperation 2026 Summit To Bring Policymakers Investors And Institutions To Mumbai February 17 To 19 India
Global Economic Cooperation 2026 summit will be held Mumbai February 17 to 19. FECC with External Affairs Ministry and Maharashtra government convene leaders to discuss economic cooperation amid slowing growth.

3. US Ambassador Sergio Gor Meets RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra To Discuss Technology Cooperation And Economic Engagement
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Saturday. Talks focused on expanding cooperation, including advanced US technology. Gor also met Tata Group Chairperson N Chandrasekaran during India visit.

4. Piyush Goyal Says India European Union Free Trade Agreement Could Become Mother Of All Trade Deals
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India EU FTA may conclude January 27. Speaking at Startup India event, he said deal is win win, with no competition, boosting trade between both economies.

5. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Says Base Year Revision Will Improve Policy Accuracy Price Stability And Growth Analysis
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said updated base year will aid calibrated policies. Statistics Ministry stated revised GDP and CPI base years take effect February 2026, improving economic measurement, price stability tracking, and growth assessment.

1. Telangana Model Schools Release MSAT 2026 Schedule For Class Six To Ten Admissions Academic Year
Telangana Model Schools Hyderabad announced MSAT 2026 schedule January 16. Online applications open January 28 till February 28, 2026, for Class six admissions and vacant seats Classes seven to ten.

2. SSC Conducts CGL Tier Two Examinations January Seventeen And Eighteen For Over One Lakh Candidates Nationwide Across India
Staff Selection Commission will conduct CGL Tier Two exams January seventeen and eighteen. Over 1.39 lakh candidates appear. Exams include Paper One compulsory, Paper Two for JSO posts, plus DEST.