School Assembly News Headlines: 26 December 2025 

National News

1. Indian Army issues social media guidelines, restricting posting and permitting limited messaging to ensure operational security nationwide across.

2. Amit Shah to inaugurate National Investigation Agency anti terror conference focusing on counter terrorism strategies December 26 2025.

3. National Intelligence Grid linked with National Population Register to enhance real time investigative data access across India nationwide.

4. Ministry of Railways announces passenger fare hike from December 26 for ordinary non AC and AC train classes nationwide.

International News

1. Asian Development Bank signs 730 million dollar agreements with Pakistan to support energy infrastructure upgrades and institutional reforms.

2. Russian Foreign Ministry raises concerns over United States actions on Venezuela blockade, calls for pragmatic approach avert crisis.

Sports News

1. Narendra Modi says Sansad Khel Mahotsav is nurturing athletes and strengthening youth led nation building through sports nationwide.

2. FC Goa exit AFC Champions League Two after 2-1 defeat against Istiklol in final Group D match yesterday.

Business News

1. Confederation of Indian Industry proposes four point fiscal strategy to maintain macroeconomic stability ahead of FY27 Budget discussions.

2. Reserve Bank of India may ease ultra long bond supply, flattening government yield curve in FY27, experts say.

1. Indian Army issues social media guidelines, limits posting, allows restricted messaging to protect operational security.
The Army permitted limited viewing on Instagram and restricted messaging on select apps. Posting content on platforms like YouTube, X and Quora was banned, while LinkedIn use remains strictly professional.

2. Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate National Investigation Agency Anti Terror Conference on counter terrorism strategies December 26 2025.
The two day conference will discuss foreign evidence collection, digital forensics, data analysis, trial management, radicalisation, espionage and emerging hybrid threats to strengthen national security efforts, led by NIA experts.

3. National Intelligence Grid linked with National Population Register to strengthen real time data access for investigations across India.
Officials said NATGRID integration with NPR enables faster intelligence access for police. Union Home Ministry encourages wider adoption by state and central agencies to support indigenous platforms for timely investigations.

4. Railway Ministry Notifies Passenger Fare Hike From December 26 For Ordinary, Non-AC And AC Train Classes Nationwide Services.
The Railway Ministry announced higher train fares from December 26. Ordinary class fares rise after 215 kilometres. Non-AC and AC mail and express train tickets increase to support operational sustainability.

5. Narendra Modi attended Christmas morning service at Delhi cathedral and highlighted messages of peace compassion harmony during celebrations.
The Prime Minister joined prayers hymns and carols at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption. Bishop Paul Swarup offered a special prayer, and Modi shared festive greetings on social media.

6. Appeal moved in Supreme Court against Delhi High Court order suspending sentence in 2017 Unnao case.
Advocates filed the petition seeking a stay on the Delhi High Court order that suspended the prison sentence of Kuldeep Singh Sengar. The matter was submitted before the Supreme Court on December twenty five.

1. Delhi air quality improves second day, AQI remains poor at 234 amid transport emissions and regional pollution pressure.
The capital recorded a 24 hour AQI of 234 on Thursday, improving from 271. Officials cited transport emissions and pollution from neighbouring cities, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.

2. Amit Shah inaugurates Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit in Gwalior, launches industrial projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore.
The summit saw inauguration of projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore, Gwalior Fair launch, and Atal Museum renovation, with 25,000 beneficiaries attending the event marking Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birth anniversary.

3. Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial operations, boosting aviation capacity for Mumbai region with first scheduled flight.
The airport marked its first commercial touchdown as an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru landed at 8 am. The aircraft received a ceremonial water cannon salute, signalling expanded air travel capacity.

4. Narendra Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow, honouring Atal Bihari Vajpayee on 101st anniversary birth.
The memorial features statues, a lotus shaped museum, and tributes to three national icons. Leaders highlighted Vajpayee’s ideals while the site showcases contributions to India’s political thought and nation building.

1. Asian Development Bank signs 730 million dollar agreements with Pakistan to strengthen energy sector and institutional reforms.
The agreements include a 330 million dollar power transmission project and a 400 million dollar programme for state owned enterprise reforms. Officials said the initiatives aim to improve energy infrastructure and governance capacity.

2. Russian Foreign Ministry accuses United States of piracy like actions over Venezuela blockade in Caribbean.
Russia’s foreign ministry called the blockade lawless, saying property seizures resembled piracy. Spokesperson Maria Zakharova hoped Donald Trump’s pragmatic approach could prevent escalation and avert a regional crisis.

3. BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after exile, boosting party momentum ahead of crucial February elections.
Tarique Rahman returned after seventeen years in exile, drawing massive crowds in Dhaka. His comeback comes during a sensitive election phase, with polls seen as vital for restoring political stability.

4. Russian spirits exports to India surge nearly fourfold in 2025, highlighting India as a fast growing market destination.
Russian producers shipped 520 tonnes of vodka, gin, whiskey and liqueurs worth 900,000 dollars to India in ten months, tripling volumes and quadrupling value, according to official export data reports.

1. Narendra Modi says Sansad Khel Mahotsav nurturing thousands of athletes, strengthening youth driven nation building through sports.
Addressing the event virtually, the Prime Minister said the sports festival promotes discipline, sportsmanship and fair play. He added such values help develop capable youth who contribute to India’s future.

2. FC Goa exit AFC Champions League Two after 2-1 loss to Istiklol in final group match.
FC Goa ended their debut campaign bottom of Group D with zero points. Despite an early goal at PJN Stadium, Istiklol recovered to win, closing Goa’s continental journey.

3. Indian shuttlers shine at Senior National Badminton Championships as Unnati, Tanvi, Sanskar advance with dominant opening wins.
Top players recorded straight game victories in Vijayawada. Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma and Sanskar Saraswat impressed, progressing smoothly in the 87th edition of the national championships held in Andhra Pradesh.

4. Vijay Hazare Trophy sees centuries from Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as Bihar sets record total.
Kohli scored 131 for Delhi and Rohit smashed 155 for Mumbai in big wins. Bihar posted a record 574 runs, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sakibul Gani starring.

1. Confederation of Indian Industry proposes four point fiscal strategy to maintain stability ahead of FY27 Budget planning discussions.
The industry body urged debt glide path adherence, better transparency, higher revenue mobilisation and efficient spending. It said strong growth with price stability needs deeper reforms to sustain macroeconomic momentum.

2. Reserve Bank of India may ease ultra long bond supply, flattening government yield curve in FY27, experts say.
Experts said lower insurance and pension fund demand pushed ultra long yields higher in FY26. Issuance recalibration could normalise long end yields next year, according to Gaura Sen Gupta of IDFC First Bank.

3. Zepto plans confidential DRHP filing with Securities and Exchange Board of India, eyes stock market listing next year.
The quick commerce unicorn aims to pre file its IPO papers on December 26. If approved, Zepto could become one of India’s youngest listed startups, joining rivals Zomato and Swiggy.

4. Russian spirits exports to India rise sharply in 2025, positioning India as a key emerging market.
Russian producers exported 520 tonnes of vodka, gin, whiskey and liqueurs worth 900,000 dollars to India in ten months. Volumes tripled and export value rose nearly four times year on year.