School Assembly News Headlines: 12 December 2025

National News 

1. Election Commission Updates Special Intensive Revision Schedule After Multiple States Request More Time To Complete Electoral Roll Preparations.

2. RBI Conducts Major December Bond Purchase Raising Annual Total To Record Level And Influencing Overall Market Yield Movements Nationwide.

3. Parliament Opens Ninth Winter Session Day With Important Discussions On Electoral Reforms And Finance Minister’s New Appropriation Bill.

4. Microsoft Partners With Major Indian IT Firms To Expand Agentic AI Adoption Through Large-Scale Copilot Licence Deployment Globally.

International News

1. US Launches Gold Card Visa Programme Offering Faster Residency Route For Global Investors Willing To Contribute One Million Dollars.

2. Mexico Implements New Tariff Policy Increasing Duties On Asian Imports And Creating Significant Impact On India And Key Exporters.

Sports News

1. Germany Wins Eighth FIH Junior Hockey World Cup Title After Dramatic Shoot-Out Victory Against Spain In Chennai Final Match.

2. IOC To Finalise New Female Sports Eligibility Policy By 2026 Potentially Changing Olympic Participation Rules For Transgender Athletes.

Business News

1. PGTI Announces Launch Of India’s First Franchise-Based Golf League Aiming To Expand Sport’s Reach And Strengthen Professional Structure.

2.RBI Makes Major December Bond Purchase Taking Annual Debt Buys To Record Level And Influencing Market Yields.

1. Election Commission Revises Special Intensive Revision Schedule After Receiving Multiple Extension Requests From Chief Electoral Officers Across Several Regions.
The Election Commission of India revised the Special Intensive Revision schedule after several extension requests from Chief Electoral Officers. The updated timeline applies to Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

2. RBI Completes Major December Bond Purchase, Taking Annual Buy Total To Record Level And Influencing Market Yields.
The Reserve Bank of India completed its first December bond purchase, raising total buys to a record ₹3.16 trillion. It purchased ₹50,000 crore at strong cutoff prices and plans another operation next week.

3. Parliament Begins Ninth Winter Session Day With Key Discussions On Electoral Reforms And Finance Minister’s Introduction Of Appropriation Bill 2025.
The ninth day of the Winter Session opens with debates on electoral reforms and the Appropriation Bill, 2025. After earlier disagreements, both houses are expected to resume discussions on Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

4. Microsoft Forms Major Partnerships with Indian IT Leaders to Scale Agentic AI Adoption Through Massive Copilot Licence Deployment Worldwide.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced collaborations with Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. Each partner will deploy over 50,000 Copilot licences. The move aims to speed AI integration across global enterprises and strengthen digital transformation.

5. Rajya Sabha Concludes Special Discussion Marking 150 Years of Vande Mataram, Highlighting Its Cultural Unity and National Inspiration.
Rajya Sabha resumed its discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. J. P. Nadda described the song as a national mantra that inspires unity, cultural pride, and collective progress across the country.

1. President Droupadi Murmu Reaches Imphal for Official Visit Featuring Civic Events, Project Launches, Polo Match and Meetings with Displaced Persons.
President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Imphal to a ceremonial welcome. She will attend a polo match, inaugurate key projects, join a civic reception, and later meet internally displaced persons at Raj Bhavan.

2. Polling Begins In Telangana With Arrangements Across Gram Panchayats And Wards As Over Fifty-Five Lakh Voters Participated.
Telangana begins its first phase of polling across 3,834 gram panchayats and 27,628 wards. Over 55 lakh voters will vote at 37,562 stations, with thousands of candidates contesting local positions.

3. Delhi Court Denies Interim Relief To Goa Nightclub Owners Seeking Transit Anticipatory Bail After Deadly Fire Incident Inquiry.
A Delhi court denied interim relief to owners of Goa’s Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub after a fire caused fatalities. The judge sought response from Goa and scheduled hearing later.

4. Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas Celebrated In Jaipur To Strengthen Cultural Bonds And Encourage Global Community’s Contribution To State Development.
Jaipur hosts Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas with participation from Non-Resident Rajasthanis worldwide. The event highlights cultural connection and development opportunities. The Chief Minister said Rajasthan offers strong potential for trade, industry, and investment.

1. US President Launches Gold Card Visa Programme Offering Faster Path For Investors Contributing One Million Dollars Or More.
The US introduced the Gold Card visa, allowing individuals and corporations investing at least $1 million to apply. The programme aims to attract global talent, boost treasury revenue, and offer a faster alternative to EB-5.

2. Mexico Approves New Tariff Regime Imposing Higher Duties On Asian Imports, Significantly Affecting India And Other Key Exporting Nations.
Mexico introduced steep tariffs on over 1,400 products from nations without trade agreements, including India. Duties may reach 50 percent. The move marks a major shift from Mexico’s earlier free-trade stance.

3. India And Brazil Hold Defence Discussions To Strengthen Strategic Cooperation, Enhance Training, And Improve Maritime Security And Operational Coordination.
India and Brazil discussed expanding defence cooperation, focusing on joint operational frameworks, training opportunities, and maritime security. Both nations aim to deepen coordination in Maritime Domain Awareness and strengthen long-term strategic engagement.

4. ADB Further Cuts Bangladesh Growth Forecast For FY2025-26 Marking Third Downward Revision Of Economic Outlook This Year.
The Asian Development Bank reduced Bangladesh’s FY2025-26 growth projection to 4.7 percent. This marks the third downgrade of the year, reflecting continued economic pressures and slower-than-expected recovery indicators.

1. Ashalata Devi Receives AFC Women’s Asian Cup Dream XI Nomination As Defender With Voting Open On Official Platforms.
Indian footballer Ashalata Devi has been nominated for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup all-time Dream XI in the defender category. Fans can vote through the AFC website or the AFC LIVE app.

2. Germany Clinches Eighth FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup Title After Shoot-Out Victory Against Spain In Chennai Final.
Germany reclaimed the FIH Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup title, beating Spain 3-2 in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw. Both teams scored once in regulation before Germany secured their eighth championship.

3. IOC Plans New Eligibility Policy For Female Sports By Early 2026 Potentially Affecting Participation Of Transgender Athletes In Olympics.
The International Olympic Committee aims to finalise a new eligibility policy for female sports by early 2026, which may impact transgender athletes. The IOC president reaffirmed that access to sport remains a human right at grassroots levels.

1. Naxion Energy Plans Major Investment To Boost Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing And Expand Workforce Significantly By December 2026.
Naxion Energy will invest Rs 200 crore by December 2026 to strengthen sodium-ion battery production. The plan includes setting up a new facility and increasing its workforce by 50 percent to support expansion.

2. Infibeam Avenues To Rebrand As AvenuesAI As Company Shifts Focus Toward Artificial Intelligence In Digital Payments Sector.
Fintech firm Infibeam Avenues will rebrand as AvenuesAI to emphasise AI-driven initiatives in payments and digital infrastructure. Vishwas Patel will assume the role of managing director and CEO during this transition.

3. PGTI Announces Launch Of India’s First Franchise-Based Golf League Aiming To Expand Sport’s Reach And Strengthen Professional Structure.
The Professional Golf Tour of India revealed ‘72 The League’, the country’s first franchise-based golf competition. Developed with GOLS, the league aims to boost engagement, create structured team play, and support professional growth.

4. RBI Makes Major December Bond Purchase Taking Annual Debt Buys To Record Level And Influencing Market Yields.
The Reserve Bank of India completed its first December bond purchase, raising total debt buys to ₹3.16 trillion. It acquired ₹50,000 crore at strong cutoff prices and plans another large operation next week.