School assembly headlines 10 January 2026: Today’s key national and international updates

Here are the important national and international news headlines you should know today. These updates cover India news, legal updates, business, and world affairs. Stay informed and keep track of daily current affairs!

TOP NATIONAL NEWS

• Jana Nayagan movie release faces setback as Madras HC stays U/A order

Chennia: The Madras High Court on Friday stayed a single judge’s order that had directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to issue a U/A certificate to Jana Nayagan.

• I-PAC row: Mamata leads mega protest march in Kolkata against ED action

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday led a massive protest march in south Kolkata against the Enforcement Directorate's searches linked to political consultancy firm I-PAC, as her TMC mounted a show of street strength ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.

• TMC MPs detained during protest outside Home Ministry over I-PAC raids

New Delhi: Several Trinamool Congress MPs were detained while staging a protest outside the Home Ministry's office against alleged misuse of probe agencies by the Centre.

• India closely following US bill on Russian oil tariffs

New Delhi: India said on Friday it is closely monitoring developments related to a proposed US legislation that seeks to impose up to 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian crude oil.

• Amit Shah launches NSG’s national IED data platform

Gurugram: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a national digital IED data management platform, calling it a “next-generation security shield against terror” and a deterrent against bombings in the country.

• Kandararu Rajeevaru sent to 14-day judicial custody; Remand report levels serious allegations

Kollam: Sabarimala chief priest (Tantri) Kandararu Rajeevaru has been sent to 14 days’ judicial custody till January 23 in the Sabarimala gold theft case. He has been shifted to the Thiruvananthapuram sub-jail, officials said.

• Budget session likely from January 28; Budget on February 1

New Delhi: Parliament’s Budget session is expected to start on January 28, with the Union Budget scheduled for February 1.

• Congress claims govt may lift curbs on Chinese firms bidding for contracts

New Delhi: The Congress cited media reports to allege that the Modi government plans to lift five-year-old restrictions on Chinese companies bidding for Indian government contracts.

• Defence investments in UP defence corridor cross Rs 34,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a key hub for defence manufacturing, with over Rs 34,000 crore invested across six nodes of the defence corridor.

• 63 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh, 36 with bounties over Rs 1.19 crore

Dantewada: As many as 63 Naxalites, including 36 carrying a total bounty of over Rs 1.19 crore, surrendered in Dantewada district on Friday.

• Sabarimala gold loss case: SIT arrests chief priest

Thiruvananthapuram: The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala gold loss case arrested the chief priest of the Lord Ayyappa temple, Kandararu Rajeevaru.

• Stray dogs case: SC refuses to probe harassment allegations against women feeders

New Delhi: The Supreme Court said it would not examine claims of harassment of women dog feeders by anti-feeder vigilantes, stating it is a law-and-order issue.

• Delhi HC seeks DoE response on minority schools’ fee regulation plea

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court asked the Directorate of Education and the Lieutenant Governor to respond to pleas by minority schools challenging government approval for fee hikes.

BUSINESS NEWS

• RBI governor urges banks to imbibe spirit of regulations

Mumbai: Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra called on financial institutions to focus on the spirit of regulations rather than just “tick-box compliance” to curb digital frauds.

• Vodafone Idea to pay Rs 1,144 crore AGR dues over 10 years

New Delhi: Telecom operator Vodafone Idea will pay Rs 1,144 crore to the government over the next 10 years, with remaining dues from March 2036 onwards.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

• Russia welcomes US release of two crew members from seized tanker

Moscow: Russia said it welcomed the US decision to release two nationals aboard a seized oil tanker, while the fate of most other crew members, including three Indians, remains uncertain.

• Jaishankar meets French President Macron, appreciates strategic partnership

Paris: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss global developments and appreciated Macron’s positive sentiments towards the India-France Strategic Partnership.

• ‘Some rioters want to please Trump’: Khamenei breaks silence on Iran unrest

Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday directly addressed the ongoing nationwide unrest, accusing protesters of seeking to please US President Donald Trump and urging Washington to focus on its own domestic problems.