Following daily news helps students stay informed about national and global developments while building awareness and critical thinking skills. Here are the key school assembly headlines for Thursday, January 22, covering important events from India and around the world.

National News

  • Pandemic of greed spreading across India, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said India is witnessing a “pandemic of greed”, with problems like poor urban planning reflecting a lack of accountability. He urged citizens to demand responsibility from those in power.

  • Congress to hold nationwide dialogue on MGNREGA issue

The Congress announced it will organise a national dialogue on MGNREGA, alleging that people’s rights are being weakened. Workers from across India are expected to participate to highlight employment concerns.

  • 3 Amrit Bharat Express trains to launch in Kerala

Kerala will soon see the launch of three new Amrit Bharat Express trains, operated and maintained by the Southern Railway (SR) zone. These trains are part of the government’s initiative to provide safe and reliable long-distance travel at affordable fares, improving mobility for daily passengers and regional connectivity.

  • IAF aircraft makes emergency landing in Prayagraj

A two-seater Indian Air Force aircraft made a precautionary landing in an uninhabited area of Prayagraj after a technical snag. Both pilots were reported safe.

  • Arguments on Earth seem ‘silly’ from space, says Sunita Williams

Astronaut Sunita Williams said viewing Earth from space changes one’s perspective, making human conflicts appear insignificant when seen from a planetary viewpoint.

  • Graca Machel to receive Indira Gandhi Peace Prize

Mozambican human rights activist Graca Machel has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025, recognising her global work in social justice.

  • Indore water contamination claims life

A 50-year-old e-rickshaw driver died in Indore, with his family blaming contaminated drinking water for a diarrhoea outbreak, raising concerns about public health safety.

  • ASHA workers’ protest disrupts traffic in Kolkata

Thousands of ASHA workers staged protests in Kolkata demanding better pay, leading to major traffic disruptions after police stopped their march to the health department headquarters.

  • L’Oréal to invest Rs 3,500 crore in Telangana

French company L’Oréal announced plans to invest Rs 3,500 crore in Hyderabad over five years, strengthening India’s position as a global business and technology hub.

  • AMMK rejoins NDA in Tamil Nadu

The TTV Dhinakaran-led AMMK party rejoined the NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, a move welcomed by AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami.

  • Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI

The government approved Rs 5,000 crore in equity support for SIDBI to boost credit flow to micro, small and medium enterprises.

  • SC warns against illegal mining in Aravalli hills
  • The Supreme Court said illegal mining can cause irreversible environmental damage and announced plans to form an expert committee to study mining issues in the Aravalli region.
  • SC seeks action plan to tackle Delhi air pollution

The Supreme Court directed the Centre and Delhi government to submit a detailed action plan on long-term measures to improve air quality in the Delhi-NCR region.

International News

  • UN Chief António Guterres blasts Trump’s Greenland bid as 'perilous precedent" for global order

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres issued a blistering rebuke of global leaders on Wednesday, warning that the international order is being dismantled as President Donald Trump used the World Economic Forum to reiterate his aggressive demand for the United States to acquire Greenland.

  • Trump makes explosive comments at Davos

At the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, President Donald Trump made headlines with remarks on Greenland, stating that the territory’s security could only be ensured by the United States.

  • Four former prime ministers contest Nepal elections

Months after youth-led protests, four former prime ministers have filed nominations for Nepal’s March 5 general elections, indicating a highly competitive political contest.

  • China cautious about joining Gaza peace board

China said it is hesitant to join US President Donald Trump’s proposed Board of Peace for Gaza unless it operates under United Nations leadership, stressing the importance of multilateralism.

  • Trump Greenland row: US President lands in Davos amid EU tensions

Davos: US President Donald Trump landed in Davos, Switzerland, today after a minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn back mid-journey. Trump switched to a different aircraft and arrived approximately three hours late.

 

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