Todays top 15 news across the world for 3 January 2026 gives a detailed snapshot of the most important national, international, business and sports developments, ranging from NCERT’s deemed‑university plans and a tragic water‑contamination case in Indore to rising tiger deaths, India’s high‑speed rail milestone, Bulgaria joining the Eurozone and key sports events like the World Blitz Chess Championship and Junior National Kho Kho. [web:415][web:401][web:419]
🇮🇳 NCERT Likely to Get Deemed University Status by January 2026
India Today’s school‑assembly bulletin says NCERT is likely to receive “deemed‑to‑be university” status by mid‑January 2026, nearly two years after the proposal was first announced in 2023 by then Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Officials quoted in the Leverage Edu update explain that most groundwork with the University Grants Commission has been completed, and once notified, NCERT will be able to launch its own postgraduate and research programmes in teacher education, curriculum studies and educational technology, strengthening implementation of the National Education Policy. [web:415][web:414]
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Leverage Edu – Education News: NCERT Deemed University Plan
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India Today – School Assembly News Headlines, January 3 (Education section)
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🇮🇳 Indore Water Contamination Tragedy: Sewage Bacteria Found, Death Toll Reaches 10
Sunday Guardian’s national bulletin reports that at least 10 people have died and many others fallen ill in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of sewage‑related bacteria in the colony’s drinking‑water supply. Authorities suspect that a damaged pipe allowed sewage to mix with potable water, leading to severe gastroenteritis, and have now shut the contaminated line, launched repairs, distributed alternative water sources and ordered a detailed inquiry, while public‑health experts call the incident a grim reminder of the need for regular monitoring of municipal pipelines. [web:401][web:419]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – School Assembly News Headlines Today (January 3) – Indore water crisis;
CareerIndia – School Assembly News Headlines January 3, 2026
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🇮🇳 India Records 166 Tiger Deaths in 2025, Madhya Pradesh Worst Hit
The same bulletins highlight that India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise compared with earlier years, with Madhya Pradesh accounting for the highest number of fatalities among states. Officials say causes include natural deaths, territorial fights, poaching and accidents such as train hits or snaring near forest fringes, and conservationists quoted in the Sunday Guardian piece urge stronger corridor protection, better monitoring of human–wildlife conflict zones and faster prosecution of poachers to safeguard India’s flagship species. [web:401][web:419]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – Tiger Deaths Data in National News Today;
CareerIndia – National Environment Section, January 3, 2026
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🇮🇳 ED Raids Digi Mudra Connect MLM Scam; Birla Emporium & Ira Finance Assets Attached
Enforcement Directorate teams conducted searches at seven premises in Jaipur and Ajmer in connection with the Digi Mudra Connect multi‑level marketing scam, which allegedly collected crores from investors with promises of high crypto‑linked returns. Sunday Guardian reports that in a related case, the ED has attached assets worth about ₹33.66 crore belonging to Birla Emporium and Ira Finance, alleging financial irregularities and money‑laundering activities, with investigators now tracking fund flows through layered accounts and shell entities. [web:401]
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Sunday Guardian – ED Actions on Digi Mudra Connect and Birla Emporium/Ira Finance
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🇮🇳 Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Set for Launch on Independence Day 2027
According to Sunday Guardian’s national section, the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high‑speed rail project—India’s first bullet‑train corridor—is expected to be inaugurated on Independence Day 2027, with civil‑works and track‑laying progressing rapidly in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Officials say that once operational, the Shinkansen‑based train will cut travel time between the two cities from over six hours to around two hours, and assembly explainers highlight how the project is also driving local manufacturing of components and training of specialised railway engineers and technicians. [web:401][web:416]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – High‑Speed Rail Milestone item;
FreeJobAlert – School Assembly News Headlines Today 3rd January 2026
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🇮🇳 Statistics Ministry Releases “Know Your Survey” Guide to Boost Trust in Data
Leverage Edu notes that the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released its first “Know Your Survey” guide aimed at improving transparency about official data‑collection exercises and building public trust in survey findings. The reader‑friendly booklet explains how sampling is done, how privacy is protected and how survey results inform policy decisions, targeting students, researchers, journalists and citizens who want to understand why accurate data matter for programmes ranging from employment schemes to inflation calculation. [web:415]
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Leverage Edu – National & Business News: Know Your Survey Guide
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🇮🇳 Indian Government Welfare Review Focuses on Minimum Wages & Gig‑Worker Security
School‑assembly policy explainers for 3 January say that new draft labour rules under consideration could require workers to complete at least 90 days of work in a year to qualify for certain social‑security benefits, an idea that has sparked debate about protections for gig and platform workers. These discussions are part of the broader Indian government welfare review that aims to extend minimum‑wage and social‑security coverage to more informal‑sector employees while balancing the compliance burden on start‑ups and small businesses, and experts quoted in the coverage emphasise the need to avoid exclusion of workers with unstable incomes. [web:401][web:415]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – “90 Days or No Benefits” Draft Rules Analysis;
Leverage Edu – New Labour Codes & Gig‑Worker Social Security
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🇮🇳 PM Modi Praises Ahmedabad Flower Show; Chhattisgarh’s Bhoramdev Corridor Launched
Leverage Edu’s state‑news section mentions that Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Ahmedabad International Flower Show 2026, calling it “enchanting” and lauding its focus on sustainability, creativity and community participation as it grows bigger each year. The same bulletin reports that in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat laid the foundation of the ₹146‑crore Bhoramdev Corridor project under Swadesh Darshan 2.0, designed on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor to boost religious tourism and local infrastructure around Bhoramdev Dham in Kabirdham district. [web:415]
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Leverage Edu – State News: Ahmedabad Flower Show & Bhoramdev Corridor
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🌍 Switzerland Bar Explosion Kills Around 40, Injures Over 100 on New Year’s Eve
Sunday Guardian’s world‑news section recounts a tragic New Year’s Eve in Switzerland, where an explosion in a crowded bar reportedly killed about 40 people and injured more than 100, prompting a nationwide outpouring of grief and urgent safety inspections at similar venues. Investigators are examining whether a gas leak, faulty heating system or deliberate act caused the blast, while local authorities have appealed for blood donations and offered counselling services to survivors and families of the victims. [web:401][web:419]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – World News Today, January 3 (Switzerland bar explosion);
CareerIndia – International News Item on Swiss Bar Tragedy
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🌍 Hindu Trader Brutally Killed in Bangladesh; Bulgaria Formally Joins Eurozone
The same world‑news brief reports that in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district, a 50‑year‑old Hindu trader was stabbed and then burnt to death, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over minority safety in the country, with rights groups demanding swift investigation and justice. In Europe, Bulgaria officially adopted the euro as its currency from 1 January 2026, joining the Eurozone after years of economic and legal preparation; analysts say the move should strengthen investor confidence and integrate Bulgaria more deeply into the European Union’s financial architecture. [web:401]
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Sunday Guardian – Bangladesh Attack & Bulgaria Eurozone Entry
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🇦🇺 Australia Battles Dangerous Bushfire; Indian Carmakers Dominate South African Market
Sunday Guardian notes that authorities in Australia have issued evacuation orders in parts of the country as a dangerous bushfire, fanned by high temperatures and strong winds, threatens homes and wildlife, reviving memories of previous catastrophic fire seasons. Another global business snippet points out that Mahindra and Tata now account for nearly half of all cars sold in South Africa, reflecting India’s rising automotive footprint abroad as buyers there favour Indian‑built SUVs and compact cars for their combination of affordability and rugged performance. [web:401]
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Sunday Guardian – World & Business News: Australian Bushfire and Indian Cars in South Africa
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📈 Indian Bank, Coal India and Bajaj Auto Stocks Rally on Strong Business Data
Business headlines for 3 January say Indian Bank’s stock drew investor attention after Q3 numbers showed total business rising 13.4% year‑on‑year to about ₹14.3 lakh crore, signalling healthy credit growth and deposit mobilisation. Coal India shares climbed around 6.5% after the company opened e‑auctions to direct foreign buyers, indicating efforts to expand exports, while Bajaj Auto reported a 14% jump in December sales to 3.69 lakh units, underscoring strong demand for two‑wheelers and three‑wheelers both in domestic and overseas markets. [web:401][web:416]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – Business News Today January 3;
FreeJobAlert – School Assembly Business Headlines 3rd January 2026
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🏏 Bengaluru Hosts Junior National Kho Kho Championship
Sunday Guardian’s sports segment mentions that Bengaluru is hosting the Junior National Kho Kho Championship, where young athletes from across India are competing for national honours in the traditional tag‑based sport. Coaches and organisers hope the tournament will not only discover fresh talent for future international competitions but also promote physical fitness, teamwork and interest in indigenous games among school and college students. [web:401]
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Sunday Guardian – Sports News Today: Junior National Kho Kho Championship
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♟️ Arjun Erigaisi Wins Bronze at World Blitz; Usman Khawaja Announces Retirement
In chess, Indian grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi secured the bronze medal at the World Blitz Championship after a semifinal defeat dashed his title hopes, capping a strong year that has seen him rise rapidly in global rankings and further reinforce India’s status as a chess powerhouse. Cricket fans also learned that Pakistan‑born Australian opener Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement following the fifth Ashes Test, ending an international career praised for resilience, elegant stroke‑play and a late‑career resurgence that made him a key part of Australia’s top order. [web:401][web:419]
Sources:
Sunday Guardian – Sports News Today January 3 (World Blitz & Ashes retirement);
CareerIndia – Sports Headlines January 3, 2026
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🧠 Thought of the Day, Word “Ubiquitous” & GK Questions for School Assembly
Leverage Edu’s assembly resources suggest beginning 3 January with a Thought of the Day about developing a habit of noticing opportunities “everywhere”, tying into the Word of the Day “ubiquitous”, which means present or found everywhere at the same time. The pack also includes five GK questions with answers based on today’s headlines—for example, quizzing students about NCERT’s new status, the number of tiger deaths in 2025 or which country has just joined the Eurozone—so that morning assembly not only builds vocabulary and values but also strengthens current‑affairs readiness. [web:415][web:419][web:125]
Sources:
Leverage Edu – Word of the Day, Thought & GK for 3 January 2026;
CareerIndia – GK Questions for School Assembly January 3;
PW.live – School Assembly News Headlines in English (3 Jan 2026)
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