If you’re a student on the lookout for news headlines to read out in your school assembly, you’re at the right place! We’ve compiled a list of the most important national, international, and sports-related news items to keep students well-informed about the latest events happening both within the country and across the world.
National News
- Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on electoral reforms
- MEA fact-check unit debunks fake letter attributed to Jaishankar on Rafale deal
- World bank approves USD 305 million for Haryana’s clean air project
- PM Modi reviewed national infrastructure and digital inclusion progress in a high-level meeting
- Election Commission held state-level reviews to strengthen poll preparedness for upcoming elections.
- India recorded improved GST collections, signalling steady economic performance.
- The Health Ministry issued fresh advisories following seasonal flu cases in several states
- World News
- Indiana Republicans block Trump’s redistricting push in a rare break with the President
- Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
- Trump “extremely frustrated” over delays in Russia-Ukraine peace deal, says White House
- Bangladesh to hold general elections on February 12
- Japan released updated guidelines on energy transition and renewable expansion.
- Heavy snowfall affected travel across parts of Europe, prompting severe weather alerts.
- American lawmakers voice concern over tariffs, H1B visa issues impacting India-US ties
Sports News
- Russian athletes seek latest legal win in biathlon ahead of Winter Olympics
- T20 world cup 2026 cricket tickets go LIVE, here’s
- IOC advises sports bodies to let Russian youth teams, athletes compete again with flag and anthem
- South Africa hand India 51-run loss, level series
- IOC approves LA28 Olympic hockey tournaments qualification system
- Karnataka cabinet ‘gives conditional nod’ for matches at Chinnaswamy stadium
- ICC released updated men’s and women’s cricket rankings across all formats.
- Asian Games officials issued new updates on preparations and qualification schedules.
- Multiple Indian athletes showed notable improvement in national training camps ahead of upcoming global events.
- The BCCI released fresh logistical details for the upcoming home cricket series.
Thought of the day
English: Your mindset determines your direction-think positive, move forward.