School Assembly News Headlines: 29 January 2026

National News

1. Baramati Airport Sees Emergency After Learjet Aircraft Crash Landing, Authorities Launch Investigation.

2. India Begins Overhaul of National Statistical System to Reflect Rapid Economic and Structural Changes.

3. Droupadi Murmu Highlights Operation Sindoor and Defence Strength in Parliament Address.

4. Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk Marks Musical Conclusion of 77th Republic Day Celebrations.

International News

1. Direct Dhaka–Karachi Flights Resume as Biman Bangladesh Airlines Restores Nonstop Air Connectivity After Over a Decade.

2. British Academy Film Awards 2026 Nominations Announced as One Battle After Another Leads with Fourteen Nods.

Sports News 

1. India Dominate T20I Series as Fourth Match Against New Zealand Begins at Visakhapatnam.

2. T20 World Cup Winning Captain Rohit Sharma Names Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh as Key Players.

Business News

1. M Nagaraju Says Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Strengthened Corporate Resolution and India’s Economy.

2. Kiel Institute for World Economy Says Deeper European Union–India Integration Could Boost Bilateral Trade.

1. Plane Crash at Baramati Claims Life of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Shocks State and Nation.
A Learjet aircraft crash at Baramati airport is reported to have killed all onboard. The incident involves senior leaders and crew. Authorities begin investigation. The news creates shock among students and citizens statewide.

2. India Begins Major Overhaul of National Statistical System to Align Economic Data with Rapid Structural Changes Nationwide Reforms.
India is overhauling its statistical system to reflect economic realities. Reforms by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation aim to improve accuracy, timeliness, and coverage amid growth in services, digital platforms, GST formalisation, and sectors.

3. Droupadi Murmu Highlights Operation Sindoor, Defence Strength and Firm Anti Terror Message in Parliament Address Joint Session.
Addressing Parliament, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted Operation Sindoor success. She said India destroyed terror camps, strengthened defence systems, and boosted indigenous production and exports, sending a firm message against terrorism.

4. Beating Retreat Ceremony at Vijay Chowk Marks Grand Musical Finale of 77th Republic Day Celebrations in New Delhi.
Beating Retreat ceremony concludes Republic Day with inspiring band performances by armed forces. National leaders attend the event. It showcases patriotic marches and melodies for students and citizens nationwide together.

5. Narendra Modi Says India–EU Free Trade Agreement and Other FTAs Will Create Opportunities for Indian Youth, Nationwide Growth Ahead.
Addressing NCC rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said FTAs with nations and India–EU agreement will create opportunities for youth. He stressed global trust in Indian youth due to skills nationwide.

6. India’s Industrial Output Surges as IIP Records Fastest Growth in Over Two Years During December 2025.
India’s industrial output rose in December 2025 as IIP grew 7.8 percent year on year. Strong gains followed revised November data, signalling broad based acceleration across manufacturing, mining, and electricity.

1. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurates 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav at National School of Drama in New Delhi.
The silver jubilee theatre festival begins at NSD, showcasing global and Indian stage performances. The event promotes cultural exchange, artistic learning, and appreciation of India’s theatre heritage among students and audiences worldwide.

2. Government Amends Air and Water Pollution Consent Rules, Allowing Industrial Operating Approvals to Remain Valid Until Cancellation Nationwide.
Government amended pollution consent rules allowing industrial approvals to remain valid until cancelled. Changes under Air and Water Acts aim to streamline permissions uniformly across states and Union territories nationwide.

3. Two Day Tawi Boating Festival Begins in Jammu, Promoting Tourism with Free Public Access and Illuminated Riverbanks.
Tawi Boating Festival begins in Jammu and Kashmir. The free event features boating on an artificial lake, illuminated riverbanks, and tourism promotion. The lake was created with irrigation department support.

4. Guru Nanak Dev University Makes Punjabi Mandatory for Research Work Alongside English from Next Academic Session.
Guru Nanak Dev University mandates Punjabi for major research outputs with English. The decision aligns with National Education Policy 2020 and promotes regional language use in higher education.

5. 11th Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival Begins in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ilaiyaraaja to Receive Prestigious Padmapani Award
The Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival begins in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Music legend Ilaiyaraaja receives Padmapani Award. The event opens with Spanish film Siret and features global cinema.

1. Direct Dhaka–Karachi Flights Resume as Biman Bangladesh Airlines Restores Nonstop Air Link After More Than Decade Gap.
Direct Dhaka Karachi flights resume from January 29. Two weekly services operate using Boeing 737 aircraft. Route revival restores nonstop connectivity after decade following diplomatic engagement talks between both nations.

2. British Academy Film Awards 2026 Nominations Announced as One Battle After Another Leads with Fourteen Nods at British Film Awards Ceremony.
BAFTA 2026 nominations highlight strong competition. One Battle After Another leads with fourteen. Sinners follows with thirteen. Hamnet and Marty Supreme earn eleven each. Best film list includes Sentimental Value.

3. Jamieson Greer Says India to Benefit Most from India–European Union Free Trade Agreement Amid Global Shifts Dynamics.
US trade official Jamieson Greer said India gains most from India EU FTA. He cited market access labour advantages mobility. He linked shift to Donald Trump domestic production policy.

4. Nepal Marks International Clean Energy Day, Holds Conference on Decarbonisation and Legal Framework for Green Energy Growth Push.
Nepal observed International Clean Energy Day with a conference on decarbonising the economy. Energy Minister Anil Kumar Sinha stressed legal reforms, green energy expansion, and net zero target by 2045.

5. Bangladesh Nationalist Party Warns of Election Disruption as Radical Groups and Jamaat-e-Islami Seek Coalition Outcome.
BNP chief Tarique Rahman warned elections may be disrupted. He expressed concern over radical influence and Jamaat-e-Islami gaining strength amid alleged outreach by the United States and United Kingdom.

1. India Dominate T20I Series as Fourth Match Against New Zealand Begins at Visakhapatnam with Toss Advantage for Hosts.
India dominate T20I series against New Zealand. Fourth match begins at Visakhapatnam. Captain Suryakumar Yadav wins toss and chooses bowling, keeping hosts firmly in control early during crucial night encounter.

2. T20 World Cup Winning Captain Rohit Sharma Names Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh as Key to India Prospects.
Rohit Sharma said Hardik Pandya’s all round skills and Arshdeep Singh’s new ball and death overs bowling will be vital as defending champions India aim strong performance in upcoming T20 World Cup.

3. Pakistan Face Australia in T20I Series as World Cup Participation Remains Uncertain Amid ICC Dispute.
Pakistan begin three match T20I series against Australia in Lahore. Cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi to decide World Cup participation amid protest over International Cricket Council ruling.

4. Aryna Sabalenka Meets Elina Svitolina in Australian Open Semi Final as Title Bid and Political Tension Converge at Melbourne Park.
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces Elina Svitolina in Australian Open semifinal. Match carries geopolitical tension. Sabalenka seeks third title in four years, while Svitolina targets first final at Melbourne Park.

5. Jannik Sinner Beats Ben Shelton to Reach Australian Open Semi-Finals, Sets Clash with Novak Djokovic at Melbourne Park.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton in straight sets to reach the Australian Open semifinals. The second seed will face Novak Djokovic next, chasing a third Melbourne Park title.

1. M Nagaraju Says Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Transformed Corporate Resolution and Strengthened India’s Economic Framework.
Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code improved transparency, accountability, and efficiency in resolving corporate disputes. He noted it has strengthened India’s insolvency system and supported a resilient economy.

2. Kiel Institute for World Economy Says Deeper European Union–India Integration Could Boost Bilateral Trade Significantly.
Kiel Institute analysis says deeper EU–India integration may raise trade by up to 65 percent. It could boost incomes, reduce risky market dependence, and strengthen ties amid global trade fragmentation.

3. Larsen & Toubro Reports Lower Q3FY26 Profit as Labour Code Costs Impact Earnings Despite Strong Recurring Growth Performance.
Larsen and Toubro reported lower Q3FY26 net profit due to one time labour code costs. However recurring profit after tax grew 31 percent year on year, reflecting strong operational performance.

4. Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs, Restructures Workforce to Focus on Artificial Intelligence Growth.
Amazon announced plans to cut about 16,000 corporate jobs to reduce management layers and focus on artificial intelligence. Affected US employees will get internal placement time, severance, and transition support.

5. India’s Industrial Output Hits Two Year High as IIP Rises Strongly in December 2025 Across Sectors.
India’s industrial output rose 7.8 percent in December 2025, data from Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation showed. Mining, manufacturing, and electricity sectors all recorded positive growth, indicating broad-based industrial recovery momentum.

1. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Chaudhary Charan Singh University and Google Partner to Establish AI Enabled University in India.
MSDE, CCS University and Google announced plans for an AI enabled university. Google will also train 40,000 Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers, strengthening AI education, skilling, and responsible technology use nationwide.

2. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Begins Online Admission Process for 2026–27 with Release of UG PG PhD Brochures.
IP University began admissions for 2026–27 after releasing brochures. Over 43,000 seats across 130 colleges are offered for UG, PG, and PhD programmes. Online applications open February 2, 2026 nationwide.