School Assembly News Headlines 20 January 2026

National News

1. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Arrives in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Receives Him at Airport.

2. Election Commission to Host IICDEM 2026, India’s Largest Global Democracy and Election Management Conference in New Delhi.

3. IMF Raises India’s 2025 Economic Growth Forecast to 7.3 Percent, Projects 6.4 Percent for Next Fiscal.

4. Jaishankar Calls on Poland to Adopt Zero Tolerance on Terrorism During High-Level Talks in New Delhi.

International News

1. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Urges Calm Diplomacy Among Allies Following Trump’s Tariff Threats Over Greenland.

2. IMF Flags Trade Tensions and Possible AI Slowdown as Key Risks to Global Economic Growth.

Sports News

1. ICC to Take Final Call on Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Participation on January 21 Amid Travel Uncertainty.

2. Daryl Mitchell Praises Composure as New Zealand Secure First-Ever Bilateral ODI Series Victory in India.

Business News

1. Public Sector Banks Sanction Rs 52,300 Crore MSME Loans Using Digital Credit Assessment Model April to December 2025.

2. India Likely to Enter World Bank Upper-Middle Income Category by 2030, Per Capita Income to Reach $4,000 Level.

1. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Arrives in India, PM Modi Receives Him at Airport During Short Visit.
UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed made his third India visit as President. He landed for 1.5 hours and was welcomed by PM Modi. Visit highlighted strong India-UAE diplomatic ties.

2. Election Commission Prepares for IICDEM 2026, India’s Largest Global Democracy and Election Management Conference at Bharat Mandapam New.
Election Commission of India will host IICDEM 2026 at Bharat Mandapam from January 21–23. Over 100 delegates from 70 countries will discuss democracy, election management, innovations, and global best practices.

3. IMF Raises India Growth Forecast to 7.3 Percent for 2025, Cites Strong Fourth Quarter Economic Momentum.
International Monetary Fund raised India’s 2025 growth projection by 0.7 percentage point to 7.3 percent. IMF projected 6.4 percent growth for 2026–27, noting India’s key role among emerging economies.

4. Jaishankar Urges Poland to Show Zero Tolerance on Terrorism During Talks with Foreign Minister Sikorski in New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in New Delhi. He urged zero tolerance on terrorism, discussed global issues, reiterated India’s stance on Ukraine conflict.

5. Ilaiyaraaja Selected for Padmapani Award at 11th Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival This Year Recognising Legendary Contribution Music.
Veteran composer Ilaiyaraaja will receive Padmapani Award at 11th Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival. Event runs January 28 to February 1 at MGM Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Award carries Rs 2 lakh prize.

1. Naval Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi Visits NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, Addresses Cadets in New Delhi.
Naval Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited NCC Republic Day Camp 2026 in New Delhi. He highlighted NCC’s role in discipline, disaster response, environment protection, and nation-building among youth nationwide.

2. 86th All India Presiding Officers Conference Begins in Lucknow, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to Inaugurate.
86th AIPOC starts at Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, Lucknow, today. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate. Delegates will discuss legislative procedures, technology use, good governance, and democratic accountability over three days.

3. Rahul Gandhi Says UDF Will Present Vision to Tackle Unemployment If Voted to Power in Kerala.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said UDF will address Kerala’s unemployment crisis if elected. Speaking at KPCC Maha Panchayat in Kochi, he urged party leaders to present a clear development vision before Assembly elections.

4. Kerala Legislative Assembly Budget Session Begins Tomorrow in Thiruvananthapuram, Final Sitting Likely Before Term Ends of Current House.
Kerala Legislative Assembly budget session starts Tuesday in Thiruvananthapuram. Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar will address House. Finance Minister K N Balagopal presents Budget on January 29. Session may end early.

1. Kremlin Confirms Trump Invitation to Putin for Board of Peace, Proposal Linked to Gaza Oversight and Peace Process.
Kremlin said US President Donald Trump invited President Vladimir Putin to join Board of Peace. Moscow is reviewing proposal and expects talks with Washington. Board may oversee Gaza peace efforts.

2. China Increases Imports of Russian Urals Crude as India Cuts Purchases Amid Western Sanctions Pressure.
China is importing highest Russian Urals crude volumes since 2023 at discounted prices. Indian refiners reduced imports after tougher Western sanctions. Reliance halted Russian oil buying ahead of EU product ban.

3. Trump Invites India to Join Board of Peace Initiative, White House Confirms Letter to Prime Minister Modi Officially
White House said President Donald Trump invited India to join Board of Peace. Letter sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Initiative aims to resolve Gaza conflict and address global disputes.

4. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Calls for Calm Talks Among Allies After Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said calm discussions are needed among allies on Greenland. Statement followed US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats. Starmer stressed protecting historic alliances and diplomatic stability.

5. IMF Warns Trade Tensions and AI Slowdown Pose Risks to Global Growth, Stresses Central Bank Independence.
International Monetary Fund warned trade tensions and reversal in AI boom could threaten global growth. IMF outlook called economy steady. Warning came amid tariff threats. IMF stressed central bank independence for stability.

1. ICC to Decide Bangladesh’s Participation in T20 World Cup on January 21 Amid India Travel Uncertainty.
ICC informed Bangladesh Cricket Board that final decision on T20 World Cup participation will be taken January 21. Tournament is three weeks away. Scotland may replace Bangladesh if team withdraws.

2. Daryl Mitchell Credits Calm Decisions as New Zealand Clinch First-Ever Bilateral ODI Series Win in India.
New Zealand secured historic ODI series win in India after defending 338 in third match. Daryl Mitchell praised composure and team belief. India fell short after Kohli-Rana partnership ended.

3. Australian Open, Coco Gauff Advances to Second Round, Pegula and Anisimova Also Register Straight-Set Wins.
Third seed Coco Gauff defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 in first round at Melbourne Park. She will face Serbia’s Olga Danilovic. Americans Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova also progressed.

4. Australian Open 2026: Third Seed Coco Gauff Records 75th Grand Slam Win, Beats Rakhimova in Straight Sets Opening.
Third seed Coco Gauff defeated Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3 at Rod Laver Arena. Win marked her 75th Grand Slam victory. American advanced after 1 hour 39 minutes in Melbourne Park.

1. Public Sector Banks Sanction ₹52,300 Crore MSME Loans Using Digital Credit Assessment Model Between April and December 2025.
Public Sector Banks approved 3.96 lakh MSME loan applications worth ₹52,300 crore from April 1 to December 31, 2025. Finance Ministry said CAM enables faster, data-driven digital credit appraisal.

2. India Likely to Enter World Bank Upper-Middle Income Category by 2030, Per Capita Income to Reach $4,000.
SBI Research said India may become an upper-middle income country by 2030. Per capita income could reach $4,000 within four years, based on GNI trends and two decades of growth performance.

3. Moody’s Projects India Growth at 7.3 Percent This Fiscal, Sees Insurance Sector Gaining from Economic Expansion.
Moody’s Ratings forecast 7.3 percent growth for India this fiscal. Strong expansion may raise household incomes and insurance demand. Report cites digitisation, tax changes, and state insurer reforms supporting premium growth and profitability.

4. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Senator Steve Daines Amid Bilateral Trade Talks Ongoing Negotiations.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met US Ambassador Sergio Gor and Senator Steve Daines on Monday. Talks covered trade issues as India, US negotiate agreement amid 50 percent import duties currently.

1. IIM Lucknow Launches Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme with Emeritus Amid Rapid Growth of India VCPE Market.
IIM Lucknow launched a VCPE programme with Emeritus to build investment skills. India’s VCPE market is projected to reach $232 billion by 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of Asia-Pacific activity.

2. IIIT Dharwad Launches Online MTech in Computer Science with AI, Cybersecurity and Cloud Specialisations.
IIIT Dharwad, with TeamLease EdTech, launched an online MTech in Computer Science. Programme offers AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing tracks, targeting industry needs of professionals and graduates.

3. JAC Releases Class 10 and 12 Admit Cards for 2026 Board Exams, Details Announced on Official Portal Online.
Jharkhand Academic Council released admit cards for Class 10 and 12 exams 2026. Exams run February 3–17 mornings for Class 10 and February 3–23 afternoons for Class 12. Sessions confirmed.