School assembly news headlines January 9: Top national, international sports & business updates

Every morning offers a new opportunity to gain meaningful knowledge. Staying updated with the news goes beyond simply knowing what’s happening—it helps us understand the world beyond our classrooms. News gives insight into how countries function, how science and technology evolve, how sports inspire millions, and how the education system continues to change. Here are top news headlines for 9th January.

School assembly news headlines January 9: National news

ED alleges Mamata Banerjee removed key evidence in coal case
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee entered the residence of I-PAC director Pratik Jain in Kolkata during a raid in a money laundering case linked to alleged coal smuggling, and took away "key" evidence, including physical documents and electronic devices.


Stray dogs case: SC clarifies it has not ordered removal of all dogs from streets
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it had not directed the removal of every dog from the streets and the directive was to treat these stray canines according to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.

Death toll rises to 7 in Belagavi sugar factory explosion
The toll from the boiler explosion at a sugar factory here climbed to seven following four more deaths on Thursday, police sources said. The explosion took place at Inamdar Sugar Factory at Marakumbi in Belagavi district on Wednesday, initially killing three people.

NITI Aayog invites EoI for preparation of India Innovation Index 2025
NITI Aayog has invited expression of interest (EoI) from universities and consulting firms for preparation of India Innovation Index (III) 2025 after putting it on the backburner for nearly four years with states often raising concerns related to perception and data.

School assembly news headlines January 9: International news

Trump’s Venezuela oil grab is pushing Chinese refiners to Canada
China’s refiners, all but cut off from Venezuelan crude in the past week as the US positions itself for access to the world’s largest oil reserves, are eying a pricier alternative source — Canada.

Why Southeast Asia's online scam industry is so hard to shut down
Cambodia's arrest and extradition of a powerful tycoon accused of running a vast online scam network marks a rare strike against an industry that has stolen tens of billions of dollars worldwide. U.S. and U.K. authorities say Chen Zhi led a transnational criminal enterprise that exploited trafficked workers and defrauded victims worldwide.

School assembly news headlines January 9: Sports news

Sri Lanka ropes in Vikram Rathour as T20 World Cup batting coach
Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour was on Thursday appointed Sri Lanka's batting coach for the T20 World Cup beginning February 7. The World Cup would be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Malaysia Open: PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag secure quarterfinal spots
Star shuttler PV Sindhu produced an impressive performance, defeating Japan's Tomoka Miyazaki to book her spot in the women's singles quarterfinals but India's challenge ended in the men's singles at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Thursday.

Tilak Varma undergoes surgery; star batter ruled out of NZ T20I series, doubtful for ICC T20 World Cup 2026
In a massive blow for the Indian cricket team, Asia Cup final hero Tilak Varma is doubtful for the 2025 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and has been ruled out from the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, after the middle-order batter underwent "Testicular torsion surgery."

School assembly news headlines January 9: Business news

Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing books 34% jump in quarterly profit, hikes annual forecast
The Japanese operator of the Uniqlo clothing brand, Fast ⁠Retailing, on Thursday said its first-quarter operating profit jumped 34% from a year earlier as it benefited from strong sales ‌at home ‌and expansions in Europe and North America.

Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia
Nestle's recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to ⁠Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Brazil, China and South Africa, a tally from the company and national food safety statements show.

School assembly news headlines January 9: Thought of the day

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