School Assembly News Headlines: 31 January 2026

National News

1. Indian Navy Training Squadron Arrives Singapore Under ASEAN India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026 For Regional Engagement Initiative Deployment

2. President Murmu Prime Minister Modi Pay Tributes At Rajghat On Mahatma Gandhi 78th Death Anniversary In New Delhi

3. India Enters FY26 With Strong Economic Momentum Driven By Stable Macroeconomic Fundamentals Policy Support And Broad Sectoral Growth

4. Tourism Ministry Hosts Bharat Parv 2026 Closing Ceremony At Red Fort Delhi With Vice President As Chief Guest

International News

1. Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Signs Law Opening Oil Sector To Privatisation Ending Decades Of State Control

2. Student Groups Call Nationwide Walkouts And Protests In United States Demanding Withdrawal Of Federal Immigration Agents From Minnesota

Sports News

1. Team India Wins Bronze At 35th Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships In Colorado United States

2. Carlos Alcaraz Reaches First Australian Open Final After Five Set Win Over Alexander Zverev Despite Injury

Business News

1. UAE Central Bank Approves First USD Backed Stablecoin Marking Major Step In Digital Asset Regulation

2. Piyush Goyal Says India EU Free Trade Agreement Protects Indian Industry From Carbon Tax Impact

1. Indian Navy Training Squadron Arrives Singapore Under ASEAN India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026 For Regional Engagement Initiative Deployment
Indian Navy training squadron reached Changi Naval Base Singapore during a long range deployment. Visit supports ASEAN India Maritime Cooperation Year 2026. Mission aims to enhance naval training maritime security cultural exchange and regional partnership.

2. President Murmu Prime Minister Modi Pay Tributes At Rajghat On Mahatma Gandhi 78th Death Anniversary In New Delhi
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat on Friday January thirty two thousand twenty six to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi. Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and several Union Ministers also offered tributes at the memorial.

3. India Enters FY26 With Strong Economic Momentum Driven By Stable Macroeconomic Fundamentals Policy Support And Broad Sectoral Growth
Entering FY26 India shows resilient growth and low inflation. Labour market indicators improved while external and financial buffers strengthened. Coordinated fiscal monetary and structural policies supported investment consumption and inclusion despite global challenges.

4. Tourism Ministry Hosts Bharat Parv 2026 Closing Ceremony At Red Fort Delhi With Vice President As Chief Guest
Tourism Ministry organised Bharat Parv from January twenty six to thirty one at Red Fort. Event showcased cultural heritage tableaux bands food and crafts. Vice President attended the closing ceremony on January thirty one.

5. Prime Minister Modi Calls India European Union Free Trade Agreement Transformative Boosting Markets Jobs And Economic Growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India European Union FTA will expand markets and create jobs. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal termed it historic strengthening key sectors promoting growth under decisive leadership.

1. Indian Navy Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Staff Talks Conclude In New Delhi Strengthening Indo Pacific Maritime Cooperation
Eleventh edition staff talks co chaired by RAdm Srinivas Maddula and Rear Admiral Toshiyuki Hirata focused on interoperability cooperation and advancing the shared vision of a Free and Open Indo Pacific region.

2. Election Commission To Exclude Voters Submitting Invalid Documents During Special Revision Process In West Bengal
Election Commission said names of voters who submitted documents not specified during Special Intensive Revision hearings will be excluded. Separate list of election officers prepared. Legal action will follow if negligence or rule violations are proven.

3. Odisha NSDP Grows Thirteen Percent Rising To Rupees Seven Point Nine Lakh Crore In Financial Year 2024 25
Odisha Net State Domestic Product increased from rupees six point nine nine lakh crore to rupees seven point nine zero lakh crore. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi cited Economic Survey 2025 26 data. Per capita NSDP rose to rupees one lakh sixty eight thousand nine hundred sixty six.

4. Kerala Starts Virtual Queue Booking For Sabarimala Darshan During Kumbha Month Pooja
Virtual queue slot booking for Sabarimala darshan has begun in Kerala. Entry is restricted to online booking. Limited pilgrims will be allowed through spot booking at the base station.

5. Amit Shah Launches Development Projects Worth Rupees One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifteen Crore In Dibrugarh Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched development projects including second Assembly complex in Dibrugarh. He said India EU FTA will boost Assam tea exports. Shah highlighted steps for flood control and urged support for development.

1. Venezuela Acting President Delcy Rodríguez Signs Law Opening Oil Sector To Privatisation Ending Decades Of State Control
Acting President Delcy Rodríguez enacted an oil reform law allowing privatisation. The move reverses socialist policy and follows recent political upheaval in Caracas after former President Nicolás Maduro was seized during a US military action.

2. Student Groups Call Nationwide Walkouts And Protests In United States Demanding Withdrawal Of Federal Immigration Agents From Minnesota
Student organisers called walkouts and protests across the United States on Friday. Move followed fatal shootings in Minnesota. Protesters demanded withdrawal of federal immigration agents and sustained action despite de escalation remarks.

3. Myanmar Military Backed Party Secures Landslide Victory In Three Phase General Election Amid Conflict And Restrictions
Myanmar state media said military backed party won sweeping election victory. Union Solidarity Party secured majorities in both houses. Polls were held during civil war repression and tightly controlled political process.

4. Jaishankar Meets Palestine Foreign Minister In New Delhi Discusses Gaza Peace Plan Development Cooperation And Regional Developments Bilateral
EAM S Jaishankar met Palestine Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian in New Delhi. They discussed Gaza Peace Plan regional developments and development cooperation. Aghabekian attended second India Arab Foreign Ministers Meeting.

5. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Holds Talks With Russian President Vladimir Putin In Moscow Amid Ukraine Diplomacy
UAE President met Russian President in Moscow. Talks followed Abu Dhabi hosted trilateral Russia Ukraine United States meetings. Discussions focused on mediation security issues. Second round is scheduled February one.

1. Team India Wins Bronze At 35th Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championships In Colorado United States USA Global Event
Team India secured third prize bronze medal at prestigious snow sculpture championships in Breckenridge Colorado USA showcasing creativity craftsmanship and international artistic excellence among global participants during winter cultural festival.

2. Carlos Alcaraz Reaches First Australian Open Final After Five Set Win Over Alexander Zverev Despite Injury
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alexander Zverev in a five set match despite a leg issue. The victory secured his first Australian Open final. Win keeps his career Grand Slam hopes alive.

3. Aryna Sabalenka Faces Elena Rybakina In Australian Open Final Seeking Third Title In Four Years
Aryna Sabalenka will face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final on Saturday. Sabalenka enters as favourite after recent Grand Slam wins. The match is a rematch of their earlier title clash.

4. WTA Backs Players Demand For Greater Privacy After Coco Gauff Racket Incident At Australian Open
WTA said players calls for more privacy away from court are valid. Statement followed broadcast of Coco Gauff smashing her racket after quarter final loss. Several players urged steps to limit camera access.

5. Aryna Sabalenka Says Hindrance Call Fueled Australian Open Semi Final Win Over Elina Svitolina
Aryna Sabalenka said losing a point for hindrance after grunting fired her up. World number one beat Elina Svitolina 6-2 6-3. Disputed call stood despite review request.

1. UAE Central Bank Approves First USD Backed Stablecoin Marking Major Step In Digital Asset Regulation
UAE Central Bank approved the USDU stablecoin under payment token rules. Issued by Universal Digital it enables regulated USD digital settlements. Move strengthens digital asset infrastructure and financial innovation.

2. Piyush Goyal Says India EU Free Trade Agreement Protects Indian Industry From Carbon Tax Impact
Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India EU FTA safeguards domestic industries from adverse carbon tax effects. He said the pact promotes joint decarbonisation efforts. Agreement includes most favoured nation clause ensuring equal concessions for India.

3. Indian Rupee Likely To Open Weak As Asia Risk Pressures Persist RBI Seen Defending 92 Per Dollar Level
Indian rupee is expected to open on the defensive amid weak Asian cues and flow pressures. Currency remains vulnerable near 92 per dollar. RBI intervention helped prevent further decline after record low.

4. India EU Trade Agreement To Boost Export Market Access And Diversify Trade Amid High US Tariffs Says Moody’s
Moody’s Ratings said India EU trade agreement will help diversify trade ties. Deal will provide greater market access to Indian exporters. Agreement reduces risks from trade volatility caused by high US tariffs.

5. Economic Survey 2025 26 Calls For Income Tax And Customs Coordination On Related Party Import Valuation
Economic Survey 2025 26 recommended closer coordination between income tax and customs authorities. Proposal aims to reduce compliance burden and disputes. Move is expected to improve India’s appeal as a global manufacturing hub.

1. NTA Releases Final Answer Key For CSIR UGC NET December 2025 Exam Drops Three Questions
National Testing Agency released final answer keys for CSIR UGC NET December 2025 on January thirty. Three questions were dropped from chemical sciences and life sciences papers. Candidates can download keys from official website.

2. Jharkhand Academic Council Releases Board Exam Timetable 2026 For Classes Eight Nine And Eleven
Jharkhand Academic Council announced the 2026 board exam schedule for Classes eight nine and eleven. Class eight exams begin February twenty four. Class eleven starts February twenty five. Class nine exams commence February twenty eight.