School Assembly News Headlines: 16 December 2025

National News

1. Prime Minister Modi Begins Three Nation Tour From Jordan To Boost Diplomatic Economic And Cultural Engagement International Ties

2. SHANTI Bill 2025 Introduced In Parliament To Repeal Nuclear Laws And Allow Private Participation In India Energy Sector

3. Centre Proposes Changes To MGNREGA Increasing Guaranteed Workdays To One Hundred Twenty Five And Revising Funding Pattern Nationwide

4. Delhi Air Pollution Emerges As Public Health Emergency With Over Two Lakh Respiratory Cases Reported In City Hospitals

International News

1. China To Reclaim Remaining Pandas From Japan Concluding Longstanding Friendship Exchange Program Between Two Nations

2. Australian Prime Minister Proposes Updated National Gun Regulations Following Bondi Beach Incident To Enhance Public Safety Measures

Sports News 

1. Football Legend Lionel Messi Reaches New Delhi Marking Final Stop Of GOAT India Tour Twenty Twenty Five

2. India Secures First Squash World Cup Title As National Leaders Applaud Team Achievement And Sporting Excellence

Business News

1. Flipkart Receives NCLT Approval To Shift Domicile From Singapore To India Supporting Upcoming Public Listing Plans

2. India Merchandise Trade Deficit Reaches Five Month Low In November Supported By Lower Imports And Rising US Exports

1. Prime Minister Modi Arrives in Jordan Beginning Three Nation Tour to Strengthen Diplomatic Economic and Cultural Ties Abroad.
Prime Minister Modi was welcomed in Amman by Jordan’s prime minister. The visit starts a three nation tour. Talks focus on diplomacy trade and cultural cooperation with regional partner countries.

2. SHANTI Bill 2025 Tabled In Parliament To Repeal Nuclear Laws And Open India Nuclear Sector To Private Participation.
Science minister Jitendra Singh introduced the SHANTI Bill 2025. It proposes repealing two nuclear laws. The move allows private firms into power generation after cabinet approval last week nationwide sector.

3. Centre Proposes Major MGNREGA Changes Raising Workdays To 125 Renaming Scheme And Shifting Greater Funding Responsibility To States.
Government draft bill proposes renaming MGNREGA increasing guaranteed workdays to 125. Funding will shift to 60:40 Centre state ratio. States may pause scheme during harvest. Centre decides coverage areas nationally.

4. Delhi Air Pollution Becomes Public Health Emergency As Over Two Lakh Respiratory Cases Reported In Hospitals, Data Shows.
Parliament data shows Delhi hospitals treated over 200000 respiratory patients from 2022 to 2024. Doctors warn winter pollution worsens illness, affecting children, elderly, and daily life across the city residents.

5. BJP Appoints Piyush Goyal as Election In Charge for Tamil Nadu Assembly Polls, Names Two Union Ministers Co In Charges.
The BJP has named Piyush Goyal to lead its Tamil Nadu election strategy. Arjun Ram Meghwal and Muralidhar Mohol were appointed as co in charges by party president J P Nadda.

6. Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Becomes First Woman President Of Press Club Of India After Clean Sweep Election Victory.
Senior journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty was elected president of the Press Club of India. Her panel secured all office bearer and committee positions, winning by a 21–0 margin.

1. Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections Including Mumbai To Be Held On January Fifteen Twenty Twenty Six.
Elections for twenty nine municipal corporations in Maharashtra will take place on January fifteen twenty twenty six. Mumbai and other major civic bodies will vote, with counting scheduled the following day.

2. Severe Smog And Dense Fog Disrupt Air Traffic In Delhi NCR Causing Flight Cancellations Delays And Diversions.
Low visibility from smog and fog affected Delhi NCR air operations. Sixty one flights were cancelled and over four hundred delayed. AQI remained severe above 450, forcing diversion of several incoming flights.

3. President Murmu Rejects West Bengal Bills Proposing Chief Minister As Chancellor Of State Universities Instead Of Governor.
President Droupadi Murmu rejected amendment bills passed by the West Bengal assembly. The proposals sought to replace the Governor with the Chief Minister as chancellor in state universities, including Aliah University.

4. CM Sikkim Prem Singh Tamang Opens Cho La And Dok La Sites For Tourists Under Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan.
Under Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Sikkim chief minister opened Cho La and Dok La to tourists. The defence and tourism initiative promotes border infrastructure development and livelihood opportunities for remote villages.

5. Prime Minister Modi Expresses Grief Over Passing Of Assam Tribune Group Editor And Managing Director Prafulla Govinda Baruah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Prafulla Govinda Baruah in a social media message. He highlighted Baruah’s media contributions, dedication to Assam’s development, and efforts to promote the state’s cultural heritage.

1. China to Reclaim Remaining Pandas From Japan, Pausing Decades Long Friendship Program Amid Rising Diplomatic and Security Tensions.
China will retrieve the last two pandas from Japan next month. The exchange symbolized ties since 1972. The decision follows tensions over Taiwan related security remarks by Japan’s prime minister.

2. Australian Prime Minister Proposes Tougher National Gun Laws After Deadly Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Kills Fifteen Sparks Debate.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed stricter gun controls after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach killed fifteen people. Planned measures include limiting many firearms a licensed owner can purchase.

3. Dhaka University Students Hold Symbolic Protests On Martyred Intellectuals Day Remembering Victims Of 1971 Liberation War.
Dhaka University students marked December 14 with symbolic protests. They condemned collaborators of Pakistan’s forces through demonstrations displays and messages honoring intellectuals killed during the 1971 Liberation War.

4. Greg Abel Set To Succeed Warren Buffett As Berkshire Hathaway CEO Marking Leadership Transition At Global Investment Firm.
Greg Abel will replace Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway chief executive. A Canadian native, Abel earned Buffett’s trust through long term focus, strong company culture alignment, and disciplined capital allocation skills.

5. Nepal CPN UML To Elect New Leadership As Party Holds Polls During Eleventh General Convention In Kathmandu.
Nepal’s CPN UML will elect new office bearers on Tuesday. Voting will be held using electronic machines from 11 am to 5 pm, with about 2260 party members eligible to participate.

1. Football Icon Lionel Messi Arrives In New Delhi As Final Stop Of GOAT India Tour Twenty Twenty Five.
Lionel Messi reached New Delhi on Monday as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. The World Cup winner arrived under tight security after attending a major fan event in Mumbai earlier.

2. India Wins First Ever Squash World Cup As President Vice President And Prime Minister Praise Historic Team Achievement.
India’s squash team won its first Squash World Cup. President Murmu Vice President Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Modi congratulated players, calling the victory historic and inspiring for future athletes.

3. Maharashtra Government Launches Project Mahadeva State Level Sports Initiative In Mumbai Under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The Maharashtra government inaugurated Project Mahadeva in Mumbai to strengthen grassroots sports development. The initiative involves MITRA VSTF WIFA CIDCO and the state sports department for coordinated implementation.

4. Cameron Green Set To Attract Big Bids At IPL Mini Auction As Demand For Seam All Rounders Peaks.
Australian all rounder Cameron Green may emerge as a top pick at the IPL mini auction in Dubai. Teams like KKR and CSK have strong purses, while Mumbai Indians face spending limits.

5. England Confirm Playing Eleven For Adelaide Test Against Australia With Josh Tongue Replacing Gus Atkinson.
England announced their XI for the Adelaide Oval Test against Australia. Josh Tongue replaces Gus Atkinson. Ben Stokes remains captain, while Will Jacks keeps his place after the Brisbane match.

1. Flipkart Gets NCLT Approval To Shift Domicile From Singapore To India Ahead Of Planned IPO Filing Next Year.
NCLT has approved Flipkart’s move to India from Singapore. The decision clears a key step toward filing draft IPO papers in the next calendar year for future public listing plans.

2. India Merchandise Trade Deficit Drops To Five Month Low In November On Lower Imports And Higher US Exports.
India’s trade deficit narrowed to $24.53 billion in November. Reduced gold oil and coal imports supported the decline. Exports to the United States improved, beating earlier market expectations significantly.

3. India Proposes Preferential Trade Agreement With Mexico To Counter High Import Tariffs And Protect Domestic Exporters.
India has proposed a preferential trade agreement with Mexico. The move aims to shield exporters from steep tariffs imposed on over 1400 product lines from non free trade partner countries.

4. India Merchandise Trade Deficit Narrows To Five Month Low In November On Lower Imports And Stronger US Exports.
India’s trade deficit fell to $24.53 billion in November. Lower gold oil and coal imports supported the decline. Exports to the United States rose nearly ten percent, outperforming earlier estimates.

5. Indian Rupee Hits Record Low Amid US India Trade Stalemate And Persistent Foreign Selling Pressures In Currency Markets.
The rupee slipped to 90.6475 against the dollar, marking its lowest level ever. Trade negotiation uncertainty and foreign fund outflows weighed on markets, while central bank support helped limit sharper declines.