Daily school assembly headlines for 24 January 2026: Major national, international and sports news
Keeping up with daily news helps students stay updated on national, international, and sports developments while strengthening awareness and critical thinking. Here are the key school assembly headlines for Saturday, January 24, highlighting major events from India and across the globe.
National News
Modi labels Congress 'MMC', vows probe into Sabarimala gold theft
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the Sabarimala gold loss issue in poll-bound Kerala and criticized the Congress for its association with the Muslim League, accusing it of promoting hardline elements.
Three Amrit Bharat trains flagged off by PM Modi to boost connectivity in South
Modi flagged off three weekly Amrit Bharat Express trains to improve inter-state connectivity across southern states.
Pakistani JeM terrorist Usman killed in Kathua encounter
In a major breakthrough for counter-terrorism forces, a high-ranking Pakistani commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) insurgent group was killed on Friday in a fierce close-quarters gunbattle in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Upset with Rahul's 'Kochi snub', Tharoor skips key Congress meet on Kerala polls
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor skipped a strategy meeting, reportedly upset over Rahul Gandhi’s lack of acknowledgment and repeated sidelining by state leaders.
Andhra govt committee to explore restricting or banning children below 16 on online platforms
Andhra Pradesh will examine whether to restrict or ban children under 16 on online platforms, says State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha.
ED conducts 3-state raids in Goa nightclub fire deaths case
The Enforcement Directorate raided locations in Goa, Delhi, and Haryana after filing a money laundering case against nightclub owners where 25 people died in December.
Three to four people dying by suicide in West Bengal every day due to SIR anxiety: Mamata
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stated that 3–4 people die by suicide daily due to anxiety over the ongoing SIR exercise.
TN Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to continue with MGNREGA
Tamil Nadu Assembly urged the Centre to continue MGNREGA to protect rural livelihoods.
Mahad poll violence: Sena Minister Gogawale's son surrenders before police
Vikas Gogawale, son of Shiv Sena Minister Bharat Gogawale, surrendered after the Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for inaction.
SC issues fresh notices to Anil Ambani, ADAG on PIL alleging massive banking, corporate fraud
The Supreme Court issued fresh notices on a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into alleged banking and corporate fraud involving Anil Ambani and ADAG.
International News
India joins WEF initiative to reskill 850 million people globally
India will participate in a global World Economic Forum initiative to develop skills for more than 850 million people.
‘Murderous fascist’: Sheikh Hasina brands Muhammad Yunus a traitor, calls for nationwide protests
New Delhi: Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina launched a scathing verbal assault against Muhammad Yunus, the head of the country’s interim government, branding him a "traitor" and a "usurer" just weeks before scheduled national elections.
7 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka Navy for alleged poaching
The Sri Lanka Navy arrested seven Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
Sports News
Bangladesh makes final appeal to ICC dispute body to move India matches
A desperate Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made a final attempt to overturn the International Cricket Council’s refusal to relocate its T20 World Cup matches, filing an appeal with the governing body’s Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) even as legal experts say the body lacks the authority to hear the case.
‘SRK did what he thought was right…’: Kaneria says Bangladesh risk losing out if they skip World Cup
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria supports the ICC’s decision not to change the T20 World Cup schedule and says Bangladesh opting out won’t make much difference.