Students can read the latest news headlines from January 16, 2026 . This daily news update covers important events happening in India and around the world, including major sports news. Staying informed helps everyone understand current affairs better.
National News Updates
India has asked its citizens to leave Iran . This advisory comes because of a possible attack by the United States . Also, many protests are taking place inside Iran, making the country's situation unstable.
An IndiGo flight, travelling from Georgia to Delhi , left Iran's airspace just in time. This happened as tensions grew in the region, leading to Iran closing its airspace to flights.
During the Maharashtra Civic Elections , a video surfaced showing that indelible ink (the special ink used on voters' fingers) could be easily removed. A leader from the Shiv Sena party also claimed there were mistakes in the voter lists, raising questions about the election process.
A drama unfolded at the Supreme Court regarding raids by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) . The ED claimed that a Chief Minister (CM) barged into their office and stole items. However, the CM, Mamata Banerjee , strongly denied these claims, calling them a "blatant lie."
Shashi Tharoor commented on a new US tax . The United States plans to put a 25% tax on countries that trade with Iran. Mr. Tharoor said that no Indian company could export goods if such a high tax of 75% was applied, suggesting it would make trade impossible.
International News Updates
Iran has closed its airspace. This decision was made because of growing unrest inside the country and possible military threats from outside. This move affects many flights that usually pass over Iran.
The United Kingdom has closed its embassy in Tehran , Iran's capital. The UK government also removed its staff from the country. They stated that the security situation in Iran was getting worse, making it unsafe for their embassy to operate.
Iranian TV aired a strong threat against Donald Trump , a former US President. The message said, "This time the bullet won't miss," suggesting a serious and chilling warning. This shows the deep tensions between Iran and the United States.
Talks between Denmark , Greenland , and US officials, Vance and Rubio , have failed. These discussions did not change the United States' position on certain issues. The exact topic of these talks was not publicly detailed.
Oil prices dropped by 3% after Donald Trump made comments about Iran. Such comments from world leaders often have an effect on global markets, especially oil prices, due to concerns about stability in key oil-producing regions.
Sports News Updates
FIFA , the world football body, has received a massive number of ticket requests for the upcoming 2026 World Cup . Over 500 million requests have come in, showing the huge global interest in the tournament.
Indian cricketer Washington Sundar will not play in the T20 International series against New Zealand . This is a setback for the team as Sundar is a key all-rounder.
Mohammed Siraj has been named the captain of the Hyderabad cricket team for the Ranji Trophy . This is a big leadership role for the fast bowler in India's top domestic cricket tournament.
At the Australian Open tennis tournament, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka have been announced as the top seeds. This means they are considered the strongest players in the men's and women's singles competitions, respectively.
The cricket situation in Bangladesh is getting worse. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a show-cause notice to one of its directors. A show-cause notice asks a person to explain their actions, suggesting internal problems within the BCB.
