Todays top 15 news across the world for 10 January 2026 features national celebrations, diplomatic milestones, education examination updates, economic data releases, international trade developments and sports anticipation, with highlights including French President Emmanuel Macron’s invitation as Republic Day chief guest, spectacular Indian Army Day parade in Lucknow, progress on India-US mini trade deal, CBSE practical exams commencement and ASEAN trade targets. [web:480][web:484][web:485]
🇮🇳 French President Emmanuel Macron Invited as Republic Day 2026 Chief Guest
Moneycontrol’s latest assembly headlines confirm that President Droupadi Murmu has formally invited French President Emmanuel Macron as the chief guest for India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations on 26 January 2026, continuing the tradition of strengthening strategic partnership through high-level participation. The visit is expected to feature France-India defence cooperation announcements, Rafale-Marine deliveries and joint exercises alongside the ceremonial parade showcasing tri-services capabilities. Diplomatic sources indicate discussions on Indo-Pacific security architecture and civil nuclear cooperation expansion. [web:480]
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Moneycontrol – School Assembly News Headlines, 9 January 2026 (context)
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🇮🇳 Indian Army Day 2026: Spectacular Parade Marks 79th Anniversary in Lucknow
GetMyUni live updates describe the grand Indian Army Day parade held at Lucknow’s Bharat Rakshak Stadium commemorating the 79th anniversary of Field Marshal KM Cariappa taking command of the Indian Army in 1947. Over 1,500 troops from 13 contingents marched past the saluting dais with Chief of Army Staff reviewing the parade featuring T-90 tanks, BrahMos missiles and women daredevils on Royal Enfield motorcycles. Cultural performances highlighted ‘Bharat Shakti’ theme emphasizing Atmanirbhar Bharat in defence production. [web:484]
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GetMyUni – School Assembly Headlines 9 January 2026 Live Updates
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🇮🇳 India–US Mini Trade Deal Making Good Progress, Says Commerce Minister
Economic Times confirms Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stating the India-US mini trade deal covering critical minerals, defence co-production and agricultural market access making “good progress” with target completion before April 2026 deadline. Negotiations focus on reciprocal tariff reductions, digital trade facilitation and investment promotion while addressing US concerns on dairy, IPR and data localization. Both sides committed to expanding bilateral trade beyond current $190 billion levels. [web:485]
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Economic Times – School Assembly News Headlines January 8/9 context
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🇮🇳 India–ASEAN Trade Target Set at $200 Billion by 2030
Leverage Edu business news reports India and ASEAN nations agreeing to double bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2030 through supply chain resilience, digital economy cooperation and services trade liberalization. Focus areas include semiconductors, green hydrogen, tourism recovery and MSME connectivity with new investment corridors planned connecting India’s Northeast with ASEAN markets via improved infrastructure and FTAs. [web:476]
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Leverage Edu – International Business News context
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🇮🇳 ISRO Updates on Gaganyaan Astronaut Training; Mission Timeline Confirmed
Observer Voice space updates confirm ISRO’s four Gaganyaan astronauts completing advanced training phases in Russia with mission timeline locked for first uncrewed flight in Q2 2026 followed by manned mission later in year. Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair highlighted simulator training, survival exercises and G-force tolerance tests completed successfully. TV-D1 test vehicle flight demonstrated critical parachute and splashdown recovery systems. [web:483]
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Observer Voice – School Assembly Science News
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🏛️ J&K Assembly Elections Preparation Accelerates with Delimitation Finalized
LiveHindustan political roundup notes Jammu & Kashmir election commission accelerating preparations following final delimitation with 90 assembly constituencies approved maintaining current reservation patterns. Special summary revision of electoral rolls commenced with voter verification drives across all districts. Political parties positioning candidates while security apparatus enhanced ahead of anticipated polls by September 2026 deadline mandated by Supreme Court. [web:482]
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LiveHindustan – School Assembly Political News
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📊 India CPI Inflation Eases to 4.8% in December 2025; Core Inflation Steady
Moneycontrol economic data confirms Consumer Price Index inflation moderating to 4.8% in December 2025 from 5.2% November driven by easing food prices particularly vegetables and pulses. Core inflation remained stable at 4.1% supporting RBI’s neutral monetary stance. Rural-urban inflation gap narrowed with both segments showing sequential moderation signaling broad-based demand cooling beneficial for growth-inflation balance. [web:489]
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Moneycontrol – Economic Indicators School Assembly Update
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🇮🇳 Indian Government Welfare Review Previews Republic Day Budget Announcements
Sunday Guardian analysis mentions ongoing Indian government welfare review previewing Republic Day eve budget announcements expected to include enhanced allocations for women safety, rural employment, health insurance expansion and digital literacy programs. NITI Aayog emphasizing outcome budgeting, AI-driven beneficiary targeting and public-private partnerships for scheme delivery optimization while maintaining fiscal deficit trajectory. Rationalization of centrally-sponsored schemes without compromising coverage planned. [web:488]
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Sunday Guardian – Policy Review School Assembly Headlines
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🎓 CBSE Class 10, 12 Practical Examinations Commence Across Country
FreeJobAlert education news confirms CBSE practical examinations for Class 10 and 12 students commencing nationwide from 15th January with schools conducting assessments under external supervision. Practical marks constitute 20-30% weightage in final scores with physics, chemistry, biology and computer applications featuring prominently. Students advised maintaining lab notebooks, project files and viva readiness while schools upload internal assessment marks online per schedule. [web:487]
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FreeJobAlert – School Assembly Education Headlines
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🎓 UP Board High School Exam 2026 Admit Cards Released Online
Indian Express confirms Uttar Pradesh Board releasing online admit cards for High School Examination 2026 scheduled from 24th February with students downloading from upmsp.edu.in using application numbers. Exam centers allocated district-wise with COVID protocols, CCTV monitoring and flying squads ensuring examination integrity across 1.5 crore square kilometer state. [web:486]
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Indian Express – School Assembly Education News