School Assembly News Headlines: 21 January 2026

National News

1. Spain Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Begins Two Day India Visit for High Level Diplomatic Meetings in Delhi

2. BJP Elects Nitin Nabin as National President During Sangathan Parv Ceremony at New Delhi Headquarters Party Office Event

3. Indian Railways OSOP Initiative Expands Across 2000 Stations Promoting Local Artisans and Regional Products Nationwide Through Railway Network

4. India EU Near Historic Trade Agreement Creating 2 Billion People Market Says Ursula von der Leyen at Davos

International News

1. EU President Ursula von der Leyen Signals Historic India EU Trade Deal at World Economic Forum 2026

2. UK Considers Australian Style Social Media Ban for Children Amid Rising Online Mental Health Concerns

Sports News 

1. PCB Pauses ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Preparations Amid Uncertainty Over Bangladesh Participation Status For Upcoming Tournament

2. Indian Shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap Enter Women’s Singles Main Draw at Indonesia Masters Badminton Tournament Event

Business News
1. Central Information Commission Orders Public Disclosure of NITI Aayog Evaluation Reports on Women Safety Schemes Nationwide

2. India Sugar Production Increases 22 Percent to 15.9 Million Tonnes by Mid January 2026 Says ISMA

1. Spain Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Arrives in India for Two Day Official Visit With Indian Leaders.
Albares will meet EAM S Jaishankar in New Delhi. He will also meet President Droupadi Murmu. Visit follows eighth India Spain foreign office consultations on bilateral ties counterterrorism and AI.

2. BJP Appoints Nitin Nabin as New National President During Sangathan Parv Ceremony in New Delhi Headquarters.
BJP National Returning Officer K Laxman announced Nitin Nabin’s election. He received certificate at party headquarters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior leaders Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, and Nitin Gadkari felicitated him.

3. Indian Railways OSOP Initiative Expands to Over 2,000 Stations Boosting Local Artisans and Regional Products Nationwide.
Launched in 2022, OSOP operates 2,326 outlets at 2,002 stations as of January 19, 2026. Scheme supports over 1.32 lakh artisans by providing direct market access to railway passengers.

4. India EU Near Historic Trade Agreement Creating 2 Billion People Market Says Ursula von der Leyen at Davos Forum.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said India-EU trade deal is close. Agreement could cover 2 billion people and nearly 25 percent of global GDP, ahead of her Delhi visit.

1. Delhi-NCR Gets Relief as CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage 4, Continues Stages 1, 2, 3 Amid Pollution Concerns Levels
CAQM lifted GRAP Stage 4 on Tuesday after air quality improved, but kept Stages 1, 2 and 3, warning Delhi-NCR states over repeated enforcement failures during severe pollution control periods.

2. MP Government Holds Strategic Talks With Everstone Group at World Economic Forum 2026 to Boost Industrial Growth State
At WEF 2026, Madhya Pradesh government discussed investments with Everstone Group, focusing on manufacturing and food processing, as Jayant Sinha highlighted collaboration opportunities to strengthen the state’s industrial development ecosystem.

3. Vice President Highlights Gandhian Values Inaugurates Mahadev Desai Library Extension at Gandhi Ashram New Delhi during official visit.
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated Mahadev Desai Library Extension in New Delhi. He said libraries promote knowledge, values, and transformation, reflecting Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of simplicity, service, and responsibility.

4. Sixth Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begin in Leh Ladakh With Athletes From 21 States and Union Territories.
Sixth Khelo India Winter Games 2026 opened at NDS Stadium, Leh. Event runs January 20 to 26. Athletes from 21 states and union territories compete in ice hockey and skating events.

1. EU President von der Leyen Signals Historic India-EU Trade Deal at World Economic Forum 2026 Address Highlights Partnership
At WEF 2026, EU President said India-EU trade agreement nearing completion could create market for 2 billion people, covering nearly 25 percent of global GDP, strengthening Europe’s global partnerships worldwide.

2. UK Considers Australian Style Social Media Ban for Children as Prime Minister Warns of Online Mental Health Risks.
UK government will review global evidence. It may restrict social media access for children. Proposals include age limits and ending infinite scrolling, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for safety.

3. Legal Challenge Begins Against Gatwick Airport Expansion as Campaigners Question Climate Impact of Second Runway Approval.
UK court heard challenge against Gatwick expansion approved in September. Campaigners say climate impact was ignored. Government argues sustainable aviation fuel supports net-zero goals while enabling thousands of additional flights.

4. Russia Says Greenland Not Natural Part of Denmark as US Pushes Control and Tariffs Intensify Tensions with Europe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Greenland is not Denmark’s natural territory. US President Donald Trump seeks control for security and announced tariffs on opposing European allies, highlighting transatlantic divisions.

1. PCB Pauses ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Preparations Amid Uncertainty Over Bangladesh Participation Status.
Pakistan Cricket Board halted World Cup planning after backing Bangladesh demand to move matches from India. Tournament is scheduled next month in India and Sri Lanka, creating uncertainty for preparations.

2. Indian Shuttlers Anmol Kharb and Aakarshi Kashyap Enter Women’s Singles Main Draw at Indonesia Masters.
At Indonesia Masters, Anmol Kharb defeated Wen Yu Zhang 21-18, 20-22, 21-19. Aakarshi Kashyap beat Isharani Baruah 21-13, 21-17. They join PV Sindhu in main draw tomorrow at Istora Senayan.

3. Australian Open 2026 Rybakina Advances to Second Round Musetti Progresses After Opponent Injury in Singles Matches.
Elena Rybakina beat Kaja Juvan 6-4, 6-3 to reach round two. Lorenzo Musetti advanced after Raphael Collignon retired injured while trailing during their first-round men’s singles match.

4. Australian Open Gauff Anisimova Pegula Advance to Second Round with Straight Set Wins in Women’s Singles Matches
Coco Gauff beat Kamilla Rakhimova 6-2, 6-3. Amanda Anisimova won 6-3, 6-2. Jessica Pegula defeated Anastasia Zakharova 6-2, 6-1 to reach second round at Australian Open women’s singles first-round matches.

1. Central Information Commission Directs Public Release of NITI Aayog Evaluation Reports on Women Safety Schemes Nationwide.
CIC said NITI Aayog third-party reports on women safety schemes must be public. Reports assess implementation efficiency and effectiveness, supporting policy reforms, mid-course corrections, and better governance by the ministry.

2. India Sugar Production Rises 22 Percent to 15.9 Million Tonnes by Mid January 2026 ISMA Data Shows.
ISMA said India produced 15.9 million tonnes sugar by January 15, 2025-26 season, up from 13 million tonnes last year. About 518 mills operated, supported by higher cane supply and yields.

3. Global PC Shipments Rise 9.3 Percent in Q4 2025 Driven by Windows 11 Upgrade Cycle Demand Worldwide Market.
Gartner reported 71.5 million PCs shipped in Q4 2025 and over 270 million for the year. Growth reached 9.3 percent quarterly and 9.1 percent annually, supported by demand and upgrades.

4. Netflix Switches to All Cash Bid for Warner Bros Discovery Assets to Block Paramount Skydance Rival Offer.
Netflix made an all-cash offer of 82.7 billion dollars, or 27.75 dollars per share, for Warner Bros Discovery studio and streaming assets. The bid has unanimous board support and targets major franchises.

1. Hybrid Learning Ordered for Delhi NCR Schools Under GRAP Stages 3 and 4 Amid Worsening Air Quality Conditions.
DIOS Gautam Budh Nagar directed schools to adopt hybrid classes as air quality declined. Orders apply under GRAP Stages 3 and 4 to reduce student exposure while maintaining academic continuity.

2. CS Pawan G Chandak Elected ICSI President and CS Dwarakanath Chennur Vice President for Year 2026 Effective January.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India elected CS Pawan G Chandak as President. CS Dwarakanath Chennur became Vice President. The appointments are effective from 19 January 2026 for the year 2026.