School assembly headlines (21-January-2026): Today’s national and international news
Following world events is key to student learning, and the school assembly headline activity makes it engaging. Discussing news in English builds awareness, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Here is a list of key national and international headlines for students to explore on Wednesday, January 21.
EU, India on brink of 'mother of all deals': Ursula von der Leyen in Davos
India and the European Union are on the cusp of a "historic trade agreement" that would create a market comprising two billion people, accounting for almost a quarter of the global GDP, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, days before her trip to New Delhi.
Order for SIR of electoral rolls legislative in nature, lays down guiding principles: EC to SC
The Election Commission told the SC that its order on special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in various states is legislative in character, lays down guiding principles, and prescribes documents needed.
Nitin Nabin, my boss in party matters: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Nitin Nabin on his election as the BJP national president and declared that the young leader will be his boss in matters related to the party.
'TINA- There Is No Accountability': Rahul on UP techie death
Days after the death of a software engineer whose car plunged into a water-filled pit in Noida, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said India's urban collapse is not about lack of money, technology, or solutions but about the lack of accountability.
TN asks Centre to scrap VB-G RAM G, restore MGNREGA to reduce financial burden
The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday urged the Centre to withdraw the recently passed VB-G RAM G act and restore UPA-era rural employment scheme, MGNREGA, thereby easing the state's financial burden
TN Assembly: Guv skips delivering customary address, CM calls 'walkout' regrettable
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Tuesday walked out of the state Assembly without delivering his customary address to the House in its maiden session of the year, alleging, among others, "inaccuracies" in the DMK government's prepared text. This was the fourth such walkout in a row by Ravi ever since he assumed office in 2021.
Noida techie death: Developer accused of negligence arrested
Police on Tuesday arrested the director of a real estate group in connection with the death of a 27-year-old software engineer, whose car had plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida's Sector 150, officials said.
Clashes erupt, RAF deployed, internet services suspended in Assam's Kokrajhar
Clashes erupted allegedly between Bodos and Adivasis in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Tuesday following a mob violence in which one person was killed, with Rapid Action Force (RAF) deployed and internet/mobile data services suspended temporarily, officials said.
'Contempt of court': SC irked by Maneka Gandhi's criticism of its order in stray dog case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed displeasure over former Union minister Maneka Gandhi's remarks criticising apex court orders in the stray dog issue, stating that she has committed contempt of court.
State police can probe corruption case under PC Act against central govt employees: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that state police authorities can investigate and file a chargesheet against central government employees when it comes to the offences of bribery and corruption under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Illegal immigrants, urban Naxals threat to national security: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged illegal immigration as a major threat to national security, asserting that such people must be identified and sent back to their respective countries.
International
UK approves controversial plans for Chinese 'super embassy' in London
London: The UK government on Tuesday approved China's plans for a so-called mega or super embassy in the heart of London, overriding security concerns raised by parliamentarians and campaigners to stress that all "material considerations" had been taken into account. By Aditi Khanna
China receives invitation from US to join Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza
China on Tuesday said it has received an invitation from the US to join President Donald Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza, but declined to say whether it will join the initiative.
Unaccounted looted arms raise fears of poll violence in Bangladesh: Experts
As around 15 per cent of the firearms and nearly 30 per cent of the ammunition looted during the 2024 Bangladesh unrest remain unaccounted for, security experts have raised concerns over a potential surge in gun-related violence ahead of the national elections.
Trump shares map showing Canada, Greenland and Venezuela as US territory
Washington: US President Donald Trump ignited a major international political firestorm on Tuesday by posting an edited image on his Truth Social platform that appears to depict Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as US territory -move that critics are calling geopolitical provocation and territorial fantasy.
Trade and tariff wars have no winners: China at WEF
Calling for greater cooperation and dialogue in the global economy, China on Tuesday said trade and tariff wars have no winners.