Today’s School Assembly Headlines (21st January 2026): ED Raids 21 Locations Across South India, West Bengal Solar Firm Wins Rs 64.95 Crore and Other News in English

21st 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

• ED Raids 21 Locations Across South India in Sabarimala Gold Theft Money Laundering Probe

• West Bengal Solar Firm Wins ₹64.95 Crore Power Contract from Maharashtra Government

• Maharashtra Inks ₹14.5 Lakh Crore Worth of MoUs at World Economic Forum in Davos

• PM Modi Spotlights India's Booming Textile Sector, Sharing Insights from Minister Giriraj Singh

• Ahmedabad Pilots AI-Based Nose Scanning Technology to Track Stray Cattle

• Nitin Nabin Appointed as the New National President of the BJP

International News Headlines for School Assembly

• Greenland Hosts US and Canadian Military Aircraft for Scheduled Arctic Exercises

• Trump Invites Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif to Join Gaza Peace Board

• ADNOC Gas Signs $3 Billion, 10-Year LNG Supply Deal with India's HPCL

• Explosion Severs Major Railway Link Connecting Quetta to Rest of Pakistan

Sports News Headlines for School Assembly

• ICC vs Bangladesh: 3 Possible Scenarios To Emerge From T20 World Cup Deadlock

• Saina Nehwal's trailblazing run that reshaped Indian badminton: Karate mats, Olympic medal and a spine of steel

• Injured All-Rounder Michael Bracewell To Be Monitored During T20I Series; Kristian Clarke To Stay With New Zealand Squad

• 6th Khelo India Winter Games commence in Leh, Ladakh

• Australian Open: Elena Rybakina and Lorenzo Musetti move into the second round of singles

10 Exciting Questions for School Assembly: 

1. Question: Which city is set to host "Mumbai Climate Week 2026," India's first city-led initiative for climate action?

Answer: Mumbai.

2. Question: What is the name of the chemical element that has the atomic number 1 and is the most abundant element in the universe?

Answer: Hydrogen.

3. Question: Which legendary Italian fashion designer passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93?

Answer: Valentino Garavani.

4. Question: What is the capital city of Kazakhstan, which holds the record for the most name changes in modern history?

Answer: Astana.

5. Question: In the sport of cricket, which country won the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup by defeating India in the final?

Answer: Australia.

6. Question: What is the name of Saturn's largest moon, which is the only moon in our solar system known to have a substantial atmosphere?

Answer: Titan.

7. Question: Which international financial organization recently raised its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%?

Answer: The IMF (International Monetary Fund).

8. Question: What is the official currency of Japan?

Answer: The Japanese Yen.

9. Question: Which state in India became the first to establish a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) research institution on January 1, 2026?

Answer: Gujarat.

10. Question: Who is the current President of the Maldives as of 2026?

Answer: Mohamed Muizzu.

Thought of the day:

"Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." — Nora Ephron 

Word of the day:

Quiddity

(Pronounced: KWID-uh-tee)

Definition:

1. The inherent nature or "essence" of someone or something; that which makes a person or thing exactly what they are.

2. A unique eccentricity or a small, peculiar habit.

Example Sentence: "The author's true talent lay in her ability to capture the unique quiddity of her characters, making them feel like real people with distinct personalities."

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