Today’s School Assembly Headlines (31st January 2026): Kolkata fire, Supreme Court Questions On UGC Equity Regulations and Other News in English

Jan 30, 2026, 20:15 IST

School Assembly News Headlines: Students should keep up with current events because they foster critical thinking and knowledge. These are the top stories from business, sports, international, and local news sources on January 31st, 2026. These include important advancements in international relations, sports, politics, and the economy.

Key Points

  • India nominates Meghalaya's living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage status.
  • Carlos Alcaraz reaches his first Australian Open final in 2026.
  • Wankhede Stadium to host matches for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

31st January, School Assembly News Headlines Today: Stories on global issues, local news, and school events help children see the world from a wider angle. By considering the relationships between different events and how they could impact our lives, students can engage in critical thinking while they watch these news shows. At school assemblies, a range of topics are discussed, some of which are unrelated to the classroom. View the headlines for each of the following:

National News Headlines for School Assembly

  • Forensic team collects sample from Baramati crash site as probe intensifies

  • Supreme Court Raises 4 Questions On UGC Equity Regulations 2026, Asks Why Caste-Based Discrimination Separately Defined

  • Ajit Pawar’s death: NCP leaders meet CM Fadnavis amid uncertainty over party’s future

  • India submits Meghalaya’s living root bridges to UNESCO for World Heritage status

  • Kolkata fire: Adhikari leads rally, demands arrest of food chain owners over warehouse fire

International News Headlines for School Assembly

  • Trump Is Now Threatening Tariffs On Nations Selling Oil To Cuba.

  • UN chief Guterres cites India-EU trade agreement as he underlines need to support ‘multi-polarity’

  • Zelenskyy cautious on Russian bombing pause during extreme cold weather

  • U.S. military destroyer docks at Israel's Eilat port: reports

  • Sweeping oil reform in Venezuela approved, operators expected to gain autonomy

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Sports News Headlines for School Assembly

  • Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first-ever Australian Open final after defeating Alexander Zverev in a thrilling marathon match.

  • Football clubs Newcastle, Celtic, and Nottingham Forest have discovered their upcoming opponents following the Champions League and Europa League draws.

  • Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium has been confirmed as a venue for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup.

  • Hockey India has announced that spectators can watch the FIH Men’s Pro League matches in Rourkela for free.

10 Exciting Questions for School Assembly: 

  1. Question: Which day is observed on January 30th to honor Mahatma Gandhi and those who sacrificed their lives for India? 

Answer: Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas).

  1. Question: At which memorial in Delhi does the Prime Minister pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on this day? 

Answer: Raj Ghat.

  1. Question: Who is the current captain of the Indian Men's T20 cricket team? 

Answer: Suryakumar Yadav.

  1. Question: Which planet in our solar system is known as the "Red Planet"? 

Answer: Mars.

  1. Question: Which city is hosting the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament? 

Answer: Melbourne.

  1. Question: Who wrote the famous autobiography "The Story of My Experiments with Truth"? 

Answer: Mahatma Gandhi.

  1. Question: What is the capital city of Indonesia, where the Indonesia Masters tournament is taking place? 

Answer: Jakarta.

  1. Question: In computer science, what does "AI" stand for? 

Answer: Artificial Intelligence.

  1. Question: Which is the longest river in India? 

Answer: The Ganga.

  1. Question: How many players are there in a standard badminton singles match? 

Answer: Two.

Thought of the day:

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." – Mahatma Gandhi

Word of the day:

Conviction

(Pronounced: kun-VIK-shun)

Definition: A firmly held belief or opinion; the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says.

Example Sentence: "Mahatma Gandhi’s deep conviction in the power of non-violence (Ahimsa) ultimately led India to its independence."

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.

Apeksha Agarwal
Apeksha Agarwal

Content Writer

Apeksha Agarwal is a content writer whose commitment is to helping the students succeed. She dedicates her work to delivering timely, accurate, and genuinely impactful coverage of essential Education News and school topics. As an education beat writer, she specializes in clarifying complex School Board updates (like CBSE) and providing practical, Exam Preparation guidance. She strives to be a definitive and trustworthy source of academic information, making the competitive journey clearer for students and parents. Ultimately, her mission is to craft educational content that is highly visible, easy to understand, and fundamentally useful to their daily lives. She can be reached at apeksha.agarwal@jagrannewmedia.com.

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