School Assembly News Headlines For January 9: Top National, International & Education News

News Headlines for School Assembly, January 9th: From the Enforcement Directorate accusing Mamata Banerjee of seizing crucial documents and electronic devices from Pratik Jain’s residence to the US seizing two

Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, here are the day’s top news highlights.

Top National News:

– The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of forcibly entering the premises of the I-PAC office and the residence of its chief consultant, Pratik Jain, to take away key evidence, including physical documents and electronic devices.

– Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray stated on Thursday that he and his cousin Raj Thackeray would remain united and not part ways after coming together ahead of the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra.

Top International News:

– Just days after US forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a military raid on Caracas, Washington extended its pressure campaign to the high seas. On Wednesday, the US seized two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in the Atlantic Ocean, one of which — the Marinera — was sailing under the Russian flag, and the Panama-flagged M Sophia carrying Venezuelan crude.

– Indian American physician Dr Tina Shah has formally entered electoral politics. She is among several Democrats seeking the party’s nomination in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District. In less than a year, Shah has surpassed $1 million in fundraising.

Top Sports News:

– Wahengbam Sudhir Meetei of Manipur overcame injury and financial struggles to win Manipur’s first gold medal in Ganda at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026.

Top Business News:

– Export-oriented textile and shrimp stocks faced heavy selling pressure on January 8 after US President Donald Trump cleared the way for a bipartisan sanctions bill proposing a steep 500 per cent tariff on countries continuing trade with Russia, including India.

– Nifty and Sensex fell by as much as 1.07 per cent and 1 per cent, respectively, marking the worst session since December 8 last year. Over the past four sessions, the Sensex has shed nearly 1,600 points and the Nifty about 470 points.

Top Education News:

– The 9th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s annual interactive programme, ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha,’ has seen unprecedented registration numbers. As of January 8, 2026, over 4 crore students, teachers, and parents have signed up, surpassing last year’s record of 3.53 crore, which had already earned a Guinness World Record.

– The BJP on Thursday criticised the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the hijab controversy at Jadavpur University, accusing it of “appeasement” after the head of the English department was asked to go on leave following an identity verification dispute during an examination.