January 14, 2026 |
12:15 AM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: Govt notifies National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026
The Central Government has notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026, under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The Rules provide the framework for the inclusion of Sportspersons of Outstanding Merit, composition of the General Body and Executive Committee, election procedures, and disqualification criteria for members of National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations. The Rules also outline provisions for the National Sports Election Panel and specify procedures for registration and periodic updating of affiliate units with the National Sports Board.
January 12, 2026 |
10:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: Govt warns public against fake Students Laptop Scheme 2026 messages
The government has debunked a message circulating on social media platforms claiming that the government is offering free laptops under the Students Laptop Scheme 2026. It added that in the message the government is asking recipients to share their personal details. The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau has informed that the claim is fake and a part of a scam. The unit added that no such scheme has been announced by the government. PIB also urged citizens to not fall for such schemes and advised to check news only through official government sources.
January 12, 2026 |
09:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: President Trump declares national emergency to block courts & creditors from seizing Venezuelan govt funds held by US
US President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to block courts and creditors from seizing Venezuelan government funds held by the United States of America. In an executive order, Mr Trump said the threat of attachment or the imposition of other judicial processes against Venezuelan government deposit funds would materially harm the national security and foreign policy of the United States. He added that such actions would interfere with the US efforts to promote economic and political stability in Venezuela. The executive order blocks any attachment, judgement, lien, garnishment or other judicial action against what it defines as Foreign Government Deposit Funds, unless specifically licensed or authorised by the administration.
January 12, 2026 |
08:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre organises 2nd Bharat-Sri Lanka Hindi Sammelan
The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), the cultural arm of the High Commission of India in Colombo, organised the second Bharat-Sri Lanka Hindi Sammelan on Monday, with participation from over 400 Hindi scholars, teachers and students from both countries.
January 12, 2026 |
07:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: DRDO successfully flight-tests Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile in Hyderabad
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested its Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top attack capability against a moving target in Hyderabad yesterday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Partners and the Industry for the successful test. He said that the test is an important step towards building a self-reliant nation.
January 12, 2026 |
06:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: India to host 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth
India will host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) in New Delhi from Wednesday. The three-day Conference, which will continue till the 16th of January, will bring together Speakers and Presiding Officers from over 60 Commonwealth countries and semi-autonomous Parliaments. Addressing the media in New Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that on the first day, the meeting of the Executive Council will be held.
January 12, 2026 |
05:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav says PACS network gives India resilience against global economic crisis
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav today said that India’s strong network of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), comprising 32 crore people, provides the country with resilience against any global economic crisis. Addressing the ‘Cooperative Chintan Shivir’ organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), the Minister said that cooperatives promote not only economic growth but also democratic empowerment. Mr. Yadav emphasised that the cooperative sector plays a vital role in social empowerment and inclusive development.
January 12, 2026 |
04:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: India and Germany are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India remains fully committed to further strengthening its friendship and partnership with Germany. Addressing a joint press meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, he said, this is Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first visit to India and to Asia since assuming office, underscoring the importance he places on relations with India.’ The Prime Minister added that the visit is taking place at a special time, giving it added significance for bilateral ties. The Prime Minister said that India and Germany completed 25 years of their strategic partnership last year and are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year.
January 12, 2026 |
03:41 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: President Donald Trump says US to acquire Greenland
President Donald Trump said the United States will acquire Greenland, warning that failure to do so would allow Russia or China to gain control of the strategic Arctic territory. Trump said he preferred a negotiated agreement, but the outcome was inevitable. Answering whether military action was being considered, Trump said the US focus was on ownership. He also dismissed concerns that such a move could undermine NATO.
January 12, 2026 |
03:15 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: Dense fog engulfs Jammu city and nearby areas, slowing traffic & disrupting commuting
In Jammu and Kashmir, dense fog engulfed Jammu city and adjoining areas in the early hours today, causing slow movement and difficulties for commuters on roads. An Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that visibility remained significantly low, disrupting normal traffic flow and prompting drivers to exercise caution. Seven flights were delayed at the Jammu Airport yesterday due to heavy fog and low visibility conditions, affecting air traffic during the morning hours. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has predicted that dense fog is likely to persist at a few places across the Jammu division till today.
January 12, 2026 |
01:14 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines 13 January 2026: PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold delegation-level talks
The meeting was held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Merz at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, today. This visit, being the Chancellor’s first to the country, marks an important chapter in Indo-German relations, as both leaders held discussions to enhance cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors. Both leaders also reviewed the progress made in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which had recently completed 25 years.
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