School Assembly News Headlines: 19 December 2025

National News

1. Oman Confers Highest Civilian Honour On Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlighting Strong Bilateral Relations During Official State Visit

2. India And Oman Sign CEPA In Muscat To Expand Trade, Investment, Services Cooperation And Economic Ties Between Nations

3. Finance Minister Introduces 2025 Securities Market Code Bill To Simplify Laws And Reduce Regulatory Overlap Through Parliamentary Review

4. CCI Begins Preliminary Inquiry Into IndiGo After Complaint Related To Recent Flight Disruptions Across Routes Under Competition Act

International News

1. Russia Blocks Access To Roblox Platform Citing Content And Safety Concerns, Renewing Debate On Digital Regulation And Child Protection

2. Amnesty International Urges Bangladesh Interim Government To Ensure Press Freedom And Review Arrest Of Journalist Under Anti-Terror Law

Sports News 

1. Pakistani Kabaddi Player Ubaidullah Rajput Participates In Indian Team Match During Private Bahrain Tournament, Drawing Public Attention

2. Sourav Ganguly Files Cyber Crime Complaint Regarding Online Remarks Linked To Lionel Messi GOAT Tour Event

Business News

1. India Food Delivery Platform Sector Grows Rapidly, Emerging As Major Economic Contributor With Rising Output And Employment Levels

2. India And Oman Sign CEPA To Expand Duty Free Trade Access, Strengthen Services Cooperation, And Enhance Worker Mobility Opportunities

1. India And Oman Sign CEPA In Muscat To Boost Bilateral Trade, Investment, And Services Cooperation Significantly
India and Oman signed CEPA to deepen economic ties. Bilateral trade crossed ten billion dollars in FY25. Over six thousand joint ventures operate in Oman. Investment flows between both countries remain strong.

2. Finance Minister Introduces 2025 Securities Market Code Bill To Consolidate Laws Amid Opposition Concerns In Lok Sabha 
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bill to unify securities laws. Opposition flagged excessive powers. Government said standing committee review will address concerns and regulatory overlap through detailed parliamentary scrutiny.

3. CCI Launches Preliminary Inquiry Against IndiGo Airline After Complaint Over Recent Flight Disruptions Across Multiple Routes
The Competition Commission of India took cognisance of a complaint against IndiGo. After initial assessment, it decided to proceed under Competition Act provisions. A formal probe may follow after preliminary findings.

4. Sebi Allows Zero Coupon Bonds In Ten Thousand Rupee Denominations By Relaxing Private Placement Issuance Norms Rules Nationwide.
Sebi modified rules to permit zero coupon bonds at ten thousand rupees. Earlier conditions excluded such instruments. The change broadens investor access and placement flexibility for non convertible debt securities.

5. Oman Confers Highest Civilian Honour On Prime Minister Narendra Modi During Official Visit To Strengthen Bilateral Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Oman’s top civilian award, The Order of Oman First Class. The honour recognises exceptional global leadership. Past recipients include Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, and Emperor Akihito.

1. Renowned Sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar Passes Away At One Hundred, Creator Of Statue Of Unity Remembered Nationwide India’s
Renowned sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar died in Noida aged one hundred. Prime Minister Modi paid tribute. Sutar designed the Statue of Unity. His art shaped iconic landmarks nationwide for generations.

2. Delhi Enforces Fuel Denial For Vehicles Without Valid PUC Certificates, Bans Non BS6 Entry And Construction Trucks Citywide
Delhi stopped fuel supply to vehicles lacking valid PUC. ANPR cameras monitor compliance. Construction material trucks banned. Non BS6 vehicles from outside Delhi barred, with enforcement supported by police personnel.

3. Jammu And Kashmir Government Orders High Level Enquiry Into J And K Football Team Santosh Trophy Selection Process
The Jammu and Kashmir government constituted a committee to review the Santosh Trophy team selection process. DG YSS Anuradha Gupta will lead the enquiry. Senior officials and sports experts will assess procedures objectively.

4. Kerala High Court Grants Interim Relief In KIIFB Masala Bonds Matter, Allows Time For Detailed Legal Examination
The Kerala High Court granted a three month stay on proceedings linked to KIIFB masala bonds. The decision allows adequate time for legal review and clarification on fund utilisation for infrastructure projects in the State.

1. Russia Bans Roblox Platform Citing Inappropriate Content, Sparking Debate Over Digital Censorship And Child Online Safety
Russia blocked Roblox citing harmful content and extremist concerns. The move triggered debate among parents and children. Critics question effectiveness as users can bypass restrictions amid broader wartime digital censorship.

2. Amnesty International Urges Bangladesh Interim Government To Release Journalist Anis Alamgir And Protect Freedom Of Expression Immediately Rights
Amnesty International asked Bangladesh’s interim government to free journalist Anis Alamgir arrested under anti terrorism law. The group cited ICCPR obligations and urged safeguarding free expression and media freedoms nationwide.

3. Israel Announces Plan To Open Embassy In Fiji In 2026 To Strengthen Bilateral And Pacific Regional Relations
Israel announced plans to open an embassy in Fiji next year. The move follows Fiji’s mission in Jerusalem and aims to deepen bilateral ties while expanding Israel’s diplomatic presence across the Pacific region.

4. India And Oman Strengthen Economic Partnership As Bilateral Trade And Investment Record Sustained Growth Across Key Sectors
India and Oman continue expanding trade and investment ties. Bilateral trade rose steadily to over ten billion dollars. Oman ranks among India’s key partners, reflecting diversified cooperation beyond energy and hydrocarbons.

1. Pakistani Kabaddi Player Ubaidullah Rajput Draws Attention After Participating In Indian Team Match At Bahrain Tournament
Pakistani kabaddi player Ubaidullah Rajput participated in an Indian team match during a private tournament in Bahrain. His appearance attracted wide attention on social media and sparked discussions within sporting circles.

2. Sourav Ganguly Approaches Cyber Crime Cell Over Alleged Online Remarks Linked To Lionel Messi GOAT Tour Event
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly filed a complaint with Kolkata Cyber Crime Branch. He plans legal action over alleged defamatory remarks made online by an Argentina football fan club founder during discussions around the Messi GOAT Tour.

3. AFC Bars Mohun Bagan Super Giant From Club Competitions Till 2027–28 Over Champions League Participation Dispute
The Asian Football Confederation banned Mohun Bagan Super Giant from competitions until 2027–28. The decision followed the club’s withdrawal from an AFC Champions League Two match in Iran, citing regulatory violations and imposed monetary penalties.

4. India Men’s Doubles Pair Satwik And Chirag Aim For Semifinal Spot At BWF World Tour Finals
Indian pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty face Indonesia’s Alfian and Fikri in Hangzhou. They began strongly with a comeback victory in Group B and now target a semifinal qualification.

1. India Food Delivery Platform Sector Emerges As Strong Economic Driver With Rapid Growth In Output And Employment
India’s food delivery sector generated one point two trillion rupees in output during 2023–24. The NCAER Prosus report highlights faster growth than the economy and rising direct employment levels.

2. India And Oman Sign CEPA Granting Extensive Duty Free Market Access And Boosting Trade, Services, And Worker Mobility
India and Oman signed CEPA offering major tariff liberalisation. Oman grants near complete duty free access for Indian exports. India extends reduced tariffs and service sector benefits, supporting trade expansion and workforce mobility.

3. SBI Economists Project Rupee Stabilisation In Second Half Next Year As Currency Acts Shock Absorber For Exports
SBI economists said the rupee may remain under pressure for six months before recovering. The weaker currency is cushioning exporters from tariff impacts and reflects a broader global adjustment phase in currency markets.

4. India Accelerates Free Trade Agreement Talks To Expand Export Markets And Navigate Global Trade Uncertainty
India is fast tracking free trade agreements to counter higher US tariffs. Advanced negotiations are underway with the European Union, New Zealand and Chile. A new agreement with Oman is expected to be signed soon.