School Assembly News Headlines: 20 December 2025

National News

1. Centre to Release Compliance Handbook to Help Businesses Understand Simplified Rules Under Four Newly Introduced Labour Codes Nationwide

2. Centre Launches Good Governance Week to Improve Grassroots Service Delivery Through Nationwide Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore Campaign

3. India Forex Reserves Increase by $1.689 Billion to $688.94 Billion, RBI Data Shows Continued External Sector Strength

4. India Oman CEPA Signals Strategic Trade Shift, Aims to Deepen Economic Cooperation, Says Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

International News

1. Australia Launches Gun Buyback Scheme to Strengthen Public Safety and Prevent Future Violence After Bondi Beach Incident Nationwide

2. European Union Leaders Approve 90 Billion Euro Loan Package to Support Ukraine’s Economic Stability and Defence Needs Program

Sports News 

1. India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Selection Highlights Opening Combination Debate as Gautam Gambhir Coaching Philosophy Comes Under Review

2. India Tops Global Rankings for Positive Doping Cases for Third Straight Year, WADA Annual Report Highlights Concern

Business News

1. ICICI Prudential AMC Shares Surge on Trading Debut as Investors Back Shift Toward Equity Savings in Markets Nationwide

2. India Forex Reserves Rise to 688.949 Billion Dollars as RBI Reports Weekly Increase in Foreign Currency Assets Holdings

1. Centre to Release Compliance Handbook to Help Businesses Understand and Implement Four New Labour Codes Smoothly
The Centre will publish a compliance handbook explaining simplified rules under four labour codes. It aims to support businesses. The handbook will be shared physically and digitally nationwide soon officially.

2. Centre Launches Good Governance Week to Strengthen Citizen-Centric Administration Through Nationwide Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore Campaign Initiative
The Centre launched Good Governance Week to improve grassroots service delivery. DARPG issued Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore guidelines. Observed around Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary, the programme promotes governance nationwide.

3. India Forex Reserves Rise by $1.689 Billion to $688.94 Billion, RBI Data Shows Weekly Increase in December Week
RBI data shows forex reserves rose to $688.94 billion. Gold reserves and SDRs also increased. The rise follows last week’s gains, reflecting steady external sector strength during December period nationally.

4. India Oman CEPA Marks Strategic Shift, Aims to Deepen Bilateral Trade Ties, Says Minister Piyush Goyal Commerce Industry
Piyush Goyal said the CEPA will boost India Oman economic cooperation. Signed in Modi’s presence, it aligns with long term interests. Oman rarely signs trade pacts, with agreements only with US.

5. Prime Minister Modi to Visit Assam, Inaugurate and Launch Development Projects Worth ₹15,600 Crore in Guwahati This Week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate airport infrastructure and launch projects worth ₹15,600 crore in Assam. The Guwahati terminal can handle 1.3 crore passengers annually with upgraded runway facilities nationwide.

6. Jaishankar Prasad Meets Netherlands Counterpart in New Delhi, Discusses Trade, Defence, Semiconductors, Renewables and Global Cooperation and Bilateral Ties
External Affairs Minister discussed cooperation with Netherlands across trade, defence, water, health and culture. Talks also covered semiconductors, talent mobility, renewables, multilateral issues and India’s support for India EU relations.

1. Tripura Chief Minister Says State Prepared for Challenges Amid Bangladesh Unrest, Security Forces Placed on High Alert
Chief Minister Manik Saha said Tripura remains prepared for any impact from Bangladesh unrest. Security agencies are alert. Coordination with the Centre and joint drills ensure readiness for all situations.

2. Severe Cold Wave Grips Bihar as Dense Fog, Falling Temperatures Prompt IMD Alert for Multiple Districts
A cold wave and dense fog have intensified winter conditions across Bihar. IMD issued alerts for 27 districts. Patna recorded sharp temperature drops, with limited sunshine offering minimal daytime relief.

3. Delhi Government to Install Air Purifiers in Ten Thousand School Classrooms Amid Worsening Air Quality Concerns Across Capital
Delhi government will install air purifiers in ten thousand classrooms during the first phase. Minister Ashish Sood said tenders are underway, aiming to protect students as air quality deteriorates citywide.

4. President Murmu, Prime Minister Modi Pay Tribute to Freedom Fighters on Goa Liberation Day, Recall Sacrifice and Resolve
President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi honoured Goa’s freedom fighters. They recalled courage against colonial rule. Leaders said sacrifices inspire citizens and government to pursue development and future for Goa.

1. Australia Launches Gun Buyback Scheme to Strengthen Public Safety and Prevent Future Violence After Bondi Beach Incident
The Australian government announced a nationwide gun buyback scheme to enhance public safety. The initiative follows a recent incident and aims to reduce gun risks, drawing lessons from past reforms and community protection efforts.

2. European Union Leaders Approve 90 Billion Euro Loan Package to Support Ukraine’s Economic Stability and Defence Needs
EU leaders agreed on a 90 billion euro loan for Ukraine backed by the EU budget. The funding will support military and economic needs over two years after summit discussions in Brussels.

3. Unrest Reported in Dhaka as Chhayanaut Cultural Centre Suffers Damage During Early Morning Incident
Fresh unrest was reported in Dhaka after parts of Chhayanaut Sanskriti Bhawan were damaged early morning. Unidentified individuals entered the premises, vandalised equipment, and caused fire related damage, officials and witnesses said.

4. Canada and United States to Launch Formal Talks on Reviewing Free Trade Agreement in Mid January
Canada and the United States will begin formal discussions to review their free trade agreement. Trade minister Dominic LeBlanc will meet US counterparts, following confirmation by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office.

1. India T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Selection Focuses on Opening Combination as Gambhir Philosophy Faces Review
India’s selectors meet to finalise the T20 World Cup 2026 squad. Opening pair choices may spark debate, while the rest of the team appears settled under coach Gautam Gambhir’s successful tenure.

2. India Tops Global List of Positive Doping Cases for Third Consecutive Year, WADA Annual Report Reveals
WADA reported India recorded the highest number of positive doping cases in 2024. NADA tested over seven thousand samples, with two hundred sixty returning positive, highlighting ongoing challenges in sports integrity enforcement.

1. ICICI Prudential AMC Shares Surge on Debut as Investors Back Equity Savings Shift Story in Indian Capital Markets
The stock jumped up to twenty three percent on listing, closing nineteen percent higher. Strong investor interest reflects confidence in rising equity investments and ICICI Prudential AMC’s market leadership position.

2. India Forex Reserves Rise to $688.949 Billion as RBI Reports Weekly Increase in Foreign Currency Assets Holdings Levels
India’s forex reserves rose by $1.689 billion to $688.949 billion. RBI data shows foreign currency assets increased. Valuation changes from euro, pound, and yen movements are also included in totals.

3. ByteDance Signs Deal to Form Joint Venture Taking Control of TikTok US Operations, Aiming to Avoid Ban Nationwide
ByteDance signed binding agreements to create a joint venture controlling TikTok’s US operations. The move aims to address security concerns, protect data, and prevent a US ban, ending regulatory uncertainty.

4. China Files WTO Petition Seeking Consultations with India Over Tariffs on ICT Products and Solar Subsidies Measures Dispute
China requested WTO consultations, alleging India’s tariffs on ICT goods and solar subsidies breach national treatment rules. Beijing says the measures act as prohibited import substitution subsidies under WTO obligations.