School Assembly News Headlines 23 December 2025

National News

1. India–New Zealand FTA expands work visa access for Indian students and professionals, says Piyush Goyal under bilateral agreement.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to chair fifth national conference of chief secretaries in New Delhi December 26 week.

3. India and Canada to start terms of reference talks for proposed free trade agreement soon, says Piyush Goyal.

4. India rules out opening dairy sector in free trade agreements during India–New Zealand talks, says Piyush Goyal.

International News

1. French Sébastien Lecornu Holds Talks on Interim Legislation to Ensure Government Continuity in New Year Amid Budget Delays.

2. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Criticises Interim Government Over Anti India Sentiment and Security Concerns Rising Tensions.

Sports News 

1. Punjab Names 18 Member Squad for Vijay Hazare Trophy Featuring Shubman Gill Arshdeep Singh Ahead Opener Against Maharashtra.

2. Australia national cricket team Clinches The Ashes Series 3-0 Against England as Experience Shines Says Mitchell Starc After Adelaide Test Match.

Business News

1. YouTube Tests New Design Updates Across Music and Shorts to Enhance User Experience and Feedback Features Globally Rollout.

2. India’s REIT Market Surpasses Hong Kong as Asset Value Reaches ₹2.3 Lakh Crore, Report Says Industry Growth Milestone.

1. Uttar Pradesh Government Tables ₹24,496 Crore Supplementary Budget in Assembly for Financial Year 2025–26.
The Uttar Pradesh government presented a ₹24,496 crore supplementary budget in the Assembly. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna tabled it for 2025–26, raising the total state budget beyond ₹8.32 trillion.

2. Assam Government Maintains High Alert Amid Developments in Neighbouring Bangladesh, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam is on high alert following developments in Bangladesh. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said authorities are closely monitoring the situation and regional security concerns.

3. Severe Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India as Temperatures Drop and Fresh Snowfall Covers Higher Reaches.
North India recorded sharp temperature drops, with Sonmarg touching minus one point five degrees Celsius. India Meteorological Department forecasts snow, rain, and dense fog across Jammu and Kashmir to Rajasthan.

4. Mahayuti Alliance Sweeps Maharashtra Local Body Polls Winning 207 Municipal President Posts, State Election Commission Data Shows.
The Mahayuti alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party won 207 of 288 municipal president posts. The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi secured 44 posts, according to State Election Commission figures.

1. French Leader Sébastien Lecornu Holds Talks on Interim Legislation to Ensure Government Continuity in New Year.
France is preparing stopgap legislation to maintain spending, taxation, and borrowing in January. The move follows delays in finalising the 2026 budget. Talks are underway ahead of parliamentary approval.

2. Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Criticises Interim Government Over Anti India Sentiment and Security Concerns.
Sheikh Hasina accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of encouraging extremist elements and weakening law and order. She said rising tensions with India stem from current leadership actions, ANI reported.

3. Japan Clears Final Hurdle to Restart Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Plant After Regional Approval Vote.
Japan has approved steps to restart the Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest. The move advances Japan’s return to nuclear energy, nearly fifteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster and supports reduced fossil fuel dependence.

4. Jaishankar Calls India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Landmark Boosting Bilateral Trade Investment Cooperation and Economic Ties Growth.
The India–New Zealand FTA was announced after talks between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Christopher Luxon. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said it will accelerate trade investment cooperation ties.

1. YouTube Tests New Design Updates Across Music and Shorts to Improve User Experience and Feedback Features.
YouTube is testing design changes across its apps, including Music and Shorts. According to 9To5Google, updates include a refreshed player and improved feedback options.

2. India’s REIT Market Surpasses Hong Kong as Asset Value Reaches ₹2.3 Lakh Crore, Report Shows.
India’s REIT sector has grown rapidly, with total assets at ₹2.3 lakh crore. An Anarock Capital report projects market capitalisation of ₹1.66 lakh crore by September 2025, outperforming returns in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Japan.

3. India’s core sector output rises 1.8 percent in November led by cement steel fertiliser coal production growth data.
Commerce Ministry data showed core industries grew 1.8 percent year on year in November. Cement rose 14.5 percent, steel 6.1 percent, coal 2.1 percent, while cumulative trends varied across sectors.