School assembly news headlines January 29: Top national, international, sports, business update and thought of the day
School council news headlines, January 29: National news
Ajit Pawar’s funeral is gearing up for Thursday; Modi and Shah likely to attend
The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash, will be held with all state ceremonies at Baramati in Pune district on Thursday.
Delhi High Court seeks DGCA’s stand on suspension of FDTL rules
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday heard the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a plea challenging its decision to repeal the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations despite their direct link to passenger safety.
PM Modi will attend NCC rally and address students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the National Cadet Corps Prime Minister’s Convocation in Delhi Cantonment on Wednesday, which will culminate the month-long annual NCC Republic Day Camp.
Supreme Court agrees to list hearing plea against UGC regulation
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea challenging the recently notified University Grants Commission (UGC) regulation on the grounds that it adopts a non-inclusive definition of caste-based discrimination and excludes certain categories from institutional protection.
School council news headlines, January 29: International news
Jefferies: EU trade deal will narrow India’s textile gap with Bangladesh and Pakistan
India’s textile and apparel industry is poised for a significant boost following the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, which will eliminate import duties on India’s textile exports to the bloc, according to a Jefferies equity research report.
Trump says ‘We will do something with South Korea’ after tariff threat
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States and South Korea would find a solution when asked about Monday’s surprise announcement that it would raise tariffs on imports from its Asian ally to 25%.
School council news headline, January 29: Sports news
Suryakumar jumps five places to seventh in the latest ICC T20I rankings
India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday moved up five places to seventh in the ICC men’s T20I rankings after a prolific series in the ongoing five-match home series against New Zealand, where India currently leads 3-0.
Football – top eight challenge dominates Champions League group top
After 126 games, 426 goals, five hat-tricks and 28 red cards, the Champions League group stage reaches its dizzying climax on Wednesday, with 30 of the 36 clubs still available to play on the final night across Europe.
School council news headlines, January 29: Business world news
South Africa imposes high tariffs on vehicles from China and India
South Africa is considering imposing tariffs of up to 50% on vehicles from China and India to protect its automotive industry from a flood of imports.
UPS to cut 30,000 more jobs as Amazon volume cuts deepen
United Parcel Service will cut up to 30,000 operational roles and close 24 more facilities in 2026 as part of a planned shift toward higher-margin shipments, the world’s largest package delivery company said Tuesday.
African countries now send more money to China than they receive from new loans
According to an analysis published by ONE Data, China’s role as a leading financier to developing countries has changed over the past decade; Debt repayments continue to rise while new loans to poorer countries have fallen sharply.
January 29 school council news headlines: Thought of the Day
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal; what matters is the courage to continue.” —Winston Churchill
