Daily school assembly headlines for 23 January 2026: Key national, world and sports bulletins

Following daily news helps students stay informed about national, global and sports developments while building awareness and critical thinking skills. Here are the key school assembly headlines for Friday, January 23, covering important events from India and around the world.

National News

• India among those absent at signing ceremony of Trump's 'Board of Peace'

New Delhi: India was among the countries which were not present when US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" in Davos on Thursday that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts.

• 10 soldiers killed, 11 injured as Army vehicle plunges into gorge in J-K's Doda

Bhaderwah/Jammu: An Army truck skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, killing 10 soldiers and injuring 11 others, officials said.

• Farmers have shown the way to workers, poor must unite to bring back MGNREGA: Rahul

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that the Modi government's objectives in repealing MGNREGA are the same as they were in bringing the "three black farm laws", and urged workers to take a cue from farmers and stand united to demand the rollback of VB--G RAM G Act.

• Will take up issue of MGNREGA repeal strongly during Parliament's Budget session: Kharge

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday alleged that the repeal of MGNREGA by the government was an attempt to remove Mahatma Gandhi's name from public memory and asserted that his party will strongly raise the issue during Parliament's upcoming Budget session.

• Relief for 50 Jammu medical college students as CM says issue resolved; counselling on Jan 24

Jammu: In a major relief for the 50 students affected by the revocation of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, the Jammu and Kashmir Board of Professional Entrance Examinations has set January 24 as the fresh date for their counselling to adjust them in seven government-run colleges across the Union Territory.

• Mumbai to have woman mayor from general category; Oppn claims lottery 'fixed'

Mumbai: Mumbai's next mayor will be a woman from the general category, as determined by a lottery held on Thursday, an official said, even as the Opposition alleged the procedure was "fixed" to suit the ruling parties.

• Six dead, five injured in blast at steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar

Balodabazar: Six workers were killed and five sustained burn injuries when hot ash fell on them following an explosion at a steel plant in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar-Bhatapara district on Thursday morning, officials said.

• 8 Naxals estimated dead in Jharkhand anti-Naxal operation

Ranchi/New Delhi: At least eight Maoists are said to have been killed on Thursday during a large-scale anti-Naxal operation being undertaken by multiple teams comprising 1,500 personnel from CRPF's CoBRA commando unit in Jharkhand, officials said.

• EC allots 'whistle' symbol for Vijay's TVK, party expresses joy

Chennai: The EC has allotted 'whistle' as the symbol for actor-politician Vijay's TVK and enthusiastic party workers have already taken it across the state, senior leader CTR Nirmal Kumar said on Thursday.

• SC allows Hindus, Muslims to offer prayers at Bhojshala on Basant Panchami

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has allowed Hindu prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami on Friday at the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, while permitting Muslims to offer namaz from 1 pm to 3 pm on the day.

• Air Force unhappy over fee being charged from spectators for Nashik air show

Mumbai: The Indian Air Force on Thursday expressed disappointment over fee being charged for the air show held in Nashik district earlier in the day.

International News

• Opportunity for 'great powers' to join forces: German Chancellor on India-EU deal

Davos: Days before the signing of a free trade agreement between India and the European Union, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said "the era of great powers" presents an opportunity for countries favouring regulations to join forces against protectionism and isolationism. By Barun Jha

• Smriti Irani-led gender alliance creates buzz in Davos, attracts funds

Davos: Aiming to set up a USD 100 million fund to help one lakh women-owned small businesses across India, former union minister Smriti Irani has garnered USD 2 million in just two days here. By Barun Jha

• Oscar 2026 nominations revealed: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' lead the pack

Ryan Coogler’s blues-infused vampire drama ‘Sinners’ dominated the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, earning 16 nods on Thursday – the highest tally ever achieved by a single film in Oscar history.

Sports News

• BCB formally rejects ICC ultimatum to play T20 World Cup in India

Dhaka: A defiant Bangladesh on Thursday formally refused to send its national cricket team to India for next month’s T20 World Cup, sticking to its demand for a venue change even after the sport's global governing body threatened to replace the team with Scotland.

These headlines offer a snapshot of the issues shaping India and the world today.