Today’s School Assembly Headlines (17th January 2026): India Slams Pakistan at UN, Nitin Nabin as BJP National President, and Other News in English

17th January, School Assembly News Headlines Today: Staying current on events, both in India and across the globe, is a critical step toward becoming informed and engaged citizens. By exploring stories on politics, sports, international affairs, and local school developments, we not only expand our knowledge but also cultivate the critical thinking necessary to understand the connections between these events and their potential impact on our lives.

National News Headlines for School Assembly

• IMF: India Remains a Major Growth Engine for the Global Economy

• Nitin Nabin to Take Over as BJP National President; Status Quo Maintained in Karnataka

• Supreme Court Stays Calcutta High Court Verdict Disqualifying Mukul Roy as MLA

• Jharkhand issues Nipah virus alert after cases reported in West Bengal

• Vande Bharat trains will offer local cuisine of origin stations, first on six routes

• India Slams Pakistan at UN for Raising Jammu and Kashmir Issue

• Karnataka Treasure Hunt: The excavation order came after a boy found a small copper pot of gold ornaments and handed it over to the district administration.

International News Headlines for School Assembly

• Norway in Shock as Machado Gifts Nobel Peace Prize Medal to Donald Trump

• South Korea Sentences Ex-President to Five Years in Prison Following First Martial Law Verdict

• "You Tried to Kill Me 3 Times": Iranian Activist Directly Confronts Tehran Envoy at UNSC

• Israel Reports Surge in IDF Soldier PTSD and Suicides Amid Ongoing War

• Mother of Elon Musk’s Son Files Lawsuit Over Explicit AI Images Generated by Grok

• Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to Quell Growing Protests Against ICE Agents

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly

• BCB removes Nazmul Islam as finance committee head after player boycott halts BPL matches

• Hansi Flick Sends Clear Transfer Message to Barcelona Captain After Copa del Rey Snub

• India U19 Pacer Henil Patel Credits Dale Steyn as Inspiration for 5-Wicket World Cup Haul

• Ashwin launches passionate plea amid Arshdeep Singh's ouster from ODI lineup: ‘Done so much, yet he’s fighting'

• Jay Shah-Led ICC Intervenes for Final Meeting to Resolve Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Standoff

10 Exciting Questions for School Assembly: 

1. Question: What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature? 

Answer: Mercury.

2. Question: Who was the first person to step onto the surface of the Moon? 

Answer: Neil Armstrong.

3. Question: Which mountain is known as the highest point on Earth above sea level? 

Answer: Mount Everest.

4. Question: What is the name of the gas that humans need to breathe in to survive? 

Answer: Oxygen.

5. Question: Which country is famous for inventing the Olympic Games? 

Answer: Greece.

6. Question: What is the name of the longest river in the world? 

Answer: The Nile.

7. Question: In the story of "Cinderella," what does her carriage turn back into at midnight? 

Answer: A Pumpkin.

8. Question: How many sides does a polygon called a "Heptagon" have? 

Answer: Seven.

9. Question: Which instrument is used to measure the atmospheric pressure to help predict the weather? 

Answer: A Barometer.

10. Question: What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? 

Answer: The Equator.

Thought of the day:

"The expert in anything was once a beginner." – Helen Hayes 

Word of the day:

Eloquent

Meaning: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.

Example: "The student gave an eloquent speech during the assembly that inspired everyone."

Headlines from school assemblies are significant because they inform everyone about world happenings. Reputable sources guarantee correct information, which keeps students informed and gives them a better grasp of current affairs.