School Assembly News Headlines: 27 January 2026

National News

1. India celebrates 77th Republic Day with military display, Operation Sindoor weapons, and European leaders as chief guests.

2. President Murmu approves gallantry awards for 70 personnel, honours first Indian ISS visitor with Ashoka Chakra.

3. Modi says EU leaders’ presence at Republic Day highlights growing India-EU partnership and shared values ties.

4. Boeing sees strong Dreamliner demand in India, expects more 787 orders as aviation market grows.

International News

1. Severe winter storm hits United States, leaves over one million without power and disrupts thousands of flights nationwide.

2. Nepali Congress becomes largest party in Upper House after National Assembly election sweep with NC-UML alliance victory.

Sports News 

1. Jessica Pegula upsets defending champion Madison Keys at Australian Open, reaches quarterfinals on Rod Laver.

2. Shreyas Iyer to continue as Tilak Varma’s replacement for remainder of India-New Zealand T20I series.

Business News

1. India and Russia confident of reaching $100 billion trade target by 2030, says Ambassador Vinay Kumar.

2. India’s LNG importers delay long-term deals, seek cheaper prices as global supply expansion reshapes negotiations.

1. India celebrates 77th Republic Day with military display, Operation Sindoor weapons, and European leaders as chief guests.
India marked its 77th Republic Day at Kartavya Path, showcasing missiles, warplanes, and Operation Sindoor systems, with EU leaders attending. Theme highlighted 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’.

2. President Murmu approves gallantry awards for 70 personnel, honours first Indian ISS visitor with Ashoka Chakra.
President Murmu approved gallantry awards for 70 Armed Forces personnel, including six posthumous. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla received the Ashoka Chakra. Major Arshdeep Singh and others got Kirti Chakras.

3. Modi says EU leaders’ presence at Republic Day highlights growing India-EU partnership and shared values ties between nations.
Prime Minister Modi welcomed Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, saying their visit boosts India-EU engagement, cooperation, and momentum across sectors, reflecting commitment to shared democratic values for future.

4. Boeing sees strong Dreamliner demand in India, expects more 787 orders as aviation market grows over coming years.
Boeing India and South Asia president Salil Gupte told PTI the 787 Dreamliner has promising prospects, with more orders expected as India’s market expands. Global demand remains strong in years.

5. World leaders greet India on 77th Republic Day, highlight democracy, cooperation, and strengthening global partnerships across key sectors
US President Trump, China’s Xi, and France’s Macron greeted India. US leaders praised shared democratic values, India-US cooperation in defence, energy, QUAD, and emerging technologies, expressing optimism for future collaboration.

6. Colonel Sofia Qureshi awarded Vishisht Seva Medal for Operation Sindoor role and strategic communication leadership.
Colonel Sofia Qureshi was named a Vishisht Seva Medal recipient in the 2026 Republic Day honours. She briefed Operation Sindoor strike details alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

1. Chandrababu Naidu says Bill to give legal status to Amaravati capital will be introduced in Budget session.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said a Bill to secure legal sanctity for Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital will be introduced from January 28. He urged MPs to seek central funds and focus on constituency development.

2. Karnataka Governor says guarantee schemes empowered families, provided direct financial benefits to over 1.37 crore households.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said 1.37 crore families in Karnataka received benefits from guarantee schemes in 2024-25. The state spent over ₹1.12 lakh crore annually, with ₹1.13 lakh crore disbursed to support backward sections.

3. Survey and Settlement Director orders electronic processing of online patta transfers, bans manual files and approvals.
The Director of Survey and Settlement directed Collectors and officials to process online patta transfer applications electronically for rural, urban, and natham lands. Manual note files and sub-division statements will no longer be prepared or approved.

4. Delhi air quality improves after showers, AQI in moderate category as minimum temperature drops to 6.6°C.
Air quality in Delhi improved on Sunday after recent बारिश. The minimum temperature was 6.6°C. CPCB data showed an AQI of 150 at 9 a.m., indicating moderate pollution levels.

5. Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Rs 82.5 crore bamboo projects in Guwahati to boost Northeast livelihoods and industry development.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched two bamboo projects worth Rs 82.5 crore in Guwahati. The initiatives include an artisans cluster training 4,400 youths and bamboo units in Assam and Nagaland.

1. Severe winter storm hits United States, leaves over one million without power and disrupts thousands of flights nationwide.
A powerful winter storm caused widespread outages, deadly conditions, and flight disruptions across dozens of US states. Tennessee, Texas, Georgia, and Mississippi were hardest hit, with ice damaging trees, power lines, and infrastructure.

2. Nepali Congress becomes largest party in Upper House after National Assembly election sweep with NC-UML alliance victory securing.
Nepali Congress won nine seats as NC-UML alliance captured 17 of 18 in Nepal’s National Assembly elections. CPN-UML secured eight, LSP-N one. NCP lost all eight retiring seats overall results.

3. Venezuela says disputes with United States will be resolved through diplomacy, urges unity after January military incident.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez said Venezuela will address differences with the US through Bolivarian diplomacy. She recalled the January 3 attack in Caracas, urged national unity, and called for domestic dialogue without foreign interference.

4. China clarifies Canada trade deal not aimed at third parties after US threatens 100 percent tariffs.
China said its preliminary trade deal with Canada does not target other countries. The US warned of 100 percent tariffs, citing dumping concerns. The deal includes reduced tariffs on Canadian canola and visa-free travel.

5. ICC rules former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte fit for trial on crimes against humanity after health review.
International Criminal Court judges said 80-year-old Rodrigo Duterte can stand trial for alleged killings linked to his war on drugs, after postponing an earlier hearing over health concerns raised by his lawyers.

1. Jessica Pegula upsets defending champion Madison Keys at Australian Open, reaches quarterfinals on Rod Laver.
Sixth seed Jessica Pegula beat ninth-seeded Madison Keys 6-3, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena, winning first set in 32 minutes to advance. Keys struggled on serve as Pegula dominated play.

2. Shreyas Iyer to continue as Tilak Varma’s replacement for remainder of India-New Zealand T20I series.
The BCCI confirmed Shreyas Iyer will replace Tilak Varma till series end. Tilak is recovering from abdominal surgery, resumed training, but will miss fourth and fifth T20Is to regain full fitness.

3. Sunil Gavaskar calls India-New Zealand T20I series early warm-up for defending T20 World Cup title.
Sunil Gavaskar said the New Zealand T20I series is an early warm-up for India’s T20 World Cup defence. He praised India’s depth after an eight-wicket win in Guwahati gave hosts a 3-0 lead.

4. Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra passes away at 84, remembered as pioneer of Indian cricket marketing.
Inderjit Singh Bindra, former BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, died at 84. He led Punjab Cricket Association for decades. The Mohali stadium was named after him. ICC Chairman Jay Shah paid tribute.

5. India thrash New Zealand by eight wickets in Guwahati, seal unassailable 3-0 lead in T20 series.
India chased 154 in 10 overs to beat New Zealand in Guwahati. Abhishek Sharma hit 68 off 20, Suryakumar Yadav scored 57. Bumrah was Player of the Match. Fourth T20 in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.

1. India and Russia confident of reaching $100 billion trade target by 2030, says Ambassador Vinay Kumar.
Ambassador Vinay Kumar said India-Russia trade can reach $100 billion by 2030. He cited expanded trade baskets, new items, a proposed free trade agreement, and growth in fertilisers, agriculture, and engineering sectors.

2. India’s LNG importers delay long-term deals, seek cheaper prices as global supply expansion reshapes negotiations.
India’s LNG buyers, including GAIL and Bharat Petroleum, are holding up long-term contracts to secure lower prices and flexible terms. Talks have stalled for over a year as new projects from the US and Qatar may boost supply.

3. Nirmala Sitharaman to present ninth Union Budget on February 1 amid growth and global uncertainties.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is finalising preparations for her record ninth Budget, to be presented on February 1. It will be the third full Budget of Modi 3.0, framed amid 7.4 percent growth and global geopolitical uncertainties.

4. CareEdge report says tax collections weak in FY26, growth far below estimates but improvement expected.
CareEdge Ratings said gross tax collections grew only 3.3 percent in the first eight months of FY26, against a budgeted 12.5 percent. The report expects revenue growth to improve in FY27.

5. Union Cabinet approves proposed India-EU agreements ahead of summit, as sides near conclusion of free trade talks.
Ahead of the India-EU Summit, the Union Cabinet approved proposed agreements, likely covering security, defence, mobility, and information sharing. India and the EU are set to announce the conclusion of free trade agreement negotiations on Tuesday.

1. India Post releases GDS Recruitment 2026 notification, announces 28,740 vacancies for BPM and ABPM posts.
India Post has issued the GDS Recruitment 2026 notification, offering 28,740 posts, including Branch Postmaster and Assistant Branch Postmaster roles. Applications must be submitted online through indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.

2. Ireland opens Government International Education Scholarship 2026 applications, offering full financial support to international students.
The GOI-IES programme opens applications on January 29, 2026, for master’s, postgraduate, and PhD studies. Sixty students will receive €10,000 stipends and full tuition waivers for one year.