Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Top News Headlines for January 31
On January 31, 2026, several important news events took place.
In India, the Sanchar Saathi app saw widespread adoption with over 20 crore hits and 2 crore downloads.
Sunetra Pawar is set to become Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister.
Internationally, the US lifted sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, and Iran expressed readiness to resume nuclear talks.
In sports, Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open final.
The Indian banking sector reached a record low of 0.5% in NNPAs, and budget day trading restrictions were announced.
In education, Assam plans to rewrite history textbooks, and the Supreme Court directed free menstrual pads in schools.
The Sanchar Saathi app recorded over 20 crore portal hits and 2 crore downloads, becoming one of the government's most widely used cyber safety tools.
Sunetra Pawar is likely to become Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister following the death of her husband, Ajit Pawar.
The US lifted key sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry, allowing US companies to engage in oil transactions.
Iran is ready to resume nuclear talks with the US but insists on equal footing.
Novak Djokovic defeated Jannik Sinner to reach the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
- Who
- Various stakeholders including the Indian government, US administration, Novak Djokovic, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and the Supreme Court of India
- What
- Key national, international, business, sports, and education news events
- When
- January 31, 2026
- Where
- India and international locations
- Why
- To inform the public about significant events and developments
- Date
- January 31, 2026
- National News
- Sanchar Saathi app records 20 crore hits, 2 crore downloads; Sunetra Pawar likely to become Maharashtra Deputy CM
- International News
- US lifts sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry; Iran ready for nuclear talks on equal footing
- Sports News
- Novak Djokovic defeats Jannik Sinner to reach Australian Open final
- Business News
- India's banking sector NNPAs fall to record low of 0.5%; budget day trading restrictions
- Education News
- Assam to rewrite history textbooks; Supreme Court directs free menstrual pads in schools
