Students preparing for their school assembly on January 21, 2026 , can get updated with important news from India and around the world. These updates cover national, international, and sports news. Knowing these facts helps make your morning assembly more interesting and full of information.
Here is a quick look at the top news headlines for today:
| Category | Top News Headline |
| National | Gujarat uses AI and CCTV for stray cattle in Ahmedabad. |
| National | ED raids homes in Sabarimala gold theft case. |
| National | Kolkata company wins big solar project in Maharashtra. |
| National | Delhi to use 112 as single emergency number. |
| National | Nitin Nabin takes charge as BJP National President. |
| International | UAE President to visit India as Gaza peace plan forms. |
| International | British PM asks for calm talks on Greenland. |
| International | Spain starts mourning after train crash killed 40. |
| International | US-Canadian military aircraft in Greenland for planned activities. |
| International | Pakistan PM invited to Board of Peace for Gaza. |
| Sports | Barcelona's 11-game winning streak ends. |
| Sports | RCB is the first team to reach WPL-4 playoffs. |
| Sports | Shubman Gill to play in Ranji game from January 22. |
| Sports | Khelo India Winter Games 2026 start in Leh. |
| Sports | BCCI announces India Women’s squads for Australia tour. |
National News Updates for India
Gujarat Uses AI and CCTV for Stray Cattle: The state of Gujarat is using new technology to find stray cattle in Ahmedabad. The city is now using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and CCTV cameras for this work. This step helps manage stray animals on roads, making them safer for people.
ED Raids in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out raids at many places in Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. These raids are part of an investigation into a gold theft case related to the Sabarimala temple.
Kolkata Company Wins Maharashtra Solar Project: A solar power solutions company from Kolkata has won a contract worth ₹64.95 crore . This project is for the Maharashtra State electricity department, aiming to improve solar power use in the state.
Delhi to Use 112 as Single Emergency Number: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 112 will become the single emergency helpline number for the city. This change is part of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS 2.0) to make getting help faster and easier.
Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP National President: Nitin Nabin is officially taking charge as the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today, January 21, 2026 . Prime Minister Modi is expected to attend the ceremony.
International News Updates
UAE President to Visit India: The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to visit India. This visit comes as a peace plan proposed by former US President Trump for Gaza begins to take shape.
British PM Calls for Calm Talks on Greenland: British Prime Minister Starmer has called for calm discussions regarding Greenland. This follows a threat of tariffs from former US President Trump related to the region.
Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims: Spain has started three days of national mourning from Tuesday, January 20, 2026 . This is for the 40 people who died in a high-speed train crash. The Prime Minister has promised a full investigation into the accident.
Military Aircraft to Arrive in Greenland: The U.S.-Canadian command announced that military aircraft will arrive in Greenland for what they described as 'long-planned' activities. No other details were shared.
Pakistan PM Invited to Gaza Peace Board: Pakistan states that its Prime Minister Sharif has been invited by former US President Trump to join a Board of Peace for Gaza. This aims to find solutions for peace in the region.
Sports News Updates
Barcelona's Winning Streak Ends: Football club Barcelona's run of 11 consecutive wins has ended. They lost 2-1 to Real Sociedad in a Spanish league match.
RCB Secures WPL-4 Playoff Spot: In the Women's Premier League (WPL-4), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has become the first team to seal a spot in the playoffs. This success is due to strong play by Gautami and effective bowling from the team.
Shubman Gill to Play Ranji Game: Indian cricketer Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in the upcoming Ranji Trophy game. His match is set to begin from January 22 .
Khelo India Winter Games 2026 Begin: The first part of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 has started today, January 21, 2026 . The games are taking place in Leh, Ladakh , bringing together young athletes.
BCCI Announces India Women’s Squads: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squads for the India Women’s team. They will tour Australia in February and March .
