School Assembly News Headlines: 9 December 2025

National News

1. Lok Sabha starts discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram highlighting its contribution to India’s freedom movement

2. India hosts UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage committee meeting at Red Fort as Diwali recognition proposal gains focus

3. IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt air travel across major Indian cities causing delays and passenger inconvenience nationwide

4. IIT Bombay establishes BharatGen Technology Foundation to develop indigenous artificial intelligence and large language models

International News

1. China’s exports rise sharply in November helping trade surplus cross one trillion dollars amid global demand changes

2. UN humanitarian office reduces 2026 funding appeal as global donor support falls to lowest level in decade

Sports News 

1. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya return as India start T20 World Cup build up with South Africa series

2. India junior women’s hockey team defeats Wales 3 1 in FIH Junior World Cup classification match at Santiago

Business News

1. Moody’s flags IndiGo flight disruptions as credit negative due to regulatory planning lapses and widespread cancellations across operations

2. Sebi launches PaRRVA verification mechanism to authenticate past performance claims and boost transparency for market investors nationwide financial markets

1. Lok Sabha begins discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram highlighting its historical role in freedom movement
Lok Sabha discussion noted that Vande Mataram was written in 1875 by Bankimchandra Chatterji. The song inspired the freedom struggle, motivated citizens across India, and became a unifying force contributing to independence in 1947.

2. India hosts UNESCO ICH committee meeting at Red Fort as Diwali gains recognition push during December international session
India hosts UNESCO ICH meeting at Delhi’s Red Fort from December 8 to 13. The session reviews heritage proposals and examines India’s proposal seeking UNESCO recognition for Diwali as heritage.

3. IndiGo flight cancellations disrupt air travel across major Indian cities leaving thousands of passengers stranded Monday nationwide airports
IndiGo cancelled numerous flights across Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other cities. Delhi airport saw 134 cancellations, Bengaluru 127, Hyderabad 77, prompting advisories as passengers faced delays and overcrowding nationwide Monday.

4. IIT Bombay sets up BharatGen Technology Foundation to develop India’s sovereign artificial intelligence and large language model
IIT Bombay has established BharatGen Technology Foundation to develop a homegrown large language model. Registered in November 2025, the initiative aims to support India’s goal of building a national sovereign AI ecosystem.

5. US Under Secretary Allison Hooker arrives in New Delhi to advance India US strategic and economic cooperation
US Under Secretary Allison Hooker began a visit to New Delhi to strengthen India US strategic partnership. Talks will focus on economic ties, increasing American exports, and cooperation in emerging technologies, including AI and space.

6. India launches countdown to second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam in December
India has begun preparations for the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, scheduled December 17–19, 2025. The Ministry of Ayush outlined themes and global participation at a curtain raiser event.

1. Sonmarg witnesses season’s first snowfall as Kashmir hill station turns winter attraction for tourists this week drawing crowds
Sonmarg in Ganderbal district received its season’s first snowfall. The snow covered roads and meadows, excited tourists, enabled winter activities, and boosted hopes of increased tourism and business for operators.

2. Telangana Rising Global Summit begins in Hyderabad as state eyes Rs 3 lakh crore investment MoUs two days
Telangana expects to sign investment MoUs worth nearly Rs 3 lakh crore at the two-day summit in Hyderabad. The event showcases the state’s industrial strengths, innovation ecosystem, and aims to generate large-scale employment for youth.

3. Winter session of Maharashtra Legislature begins in Nagpur with 18 bills and agriculture discussions planned this week
Winter session starts today in Nagpur and runs until the 14th. The government will table supplementary demands and 18 bills, while discussing agriculture and other issues raised by opposition leaders.

4. Fadnavis says 92 percent rain affected Maharashtra farmers receive aid ahead of winter legislature session beginning in Nagpur
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said 92 percent of 90 lakh farmers hit by unseasonal rains received assistance. Remaining farmers will get aid after completing KYC during the session period.

1. China exports surge in November pushing trade surplus past one trillion dollars despite recent monthly volatility global trends
China exports rose 5.9 percent in November while imports increased 1.9 percent. The monthly surplus reached 112 billion dollars and total surplus crossed one trillion in eleven months this year.

2. UN humanitarian office cuts 2026 funding appeal after donor support drops to lowest level decade in global crises
UN OCHA seeks 33 billion dollars in 2026 to assist 135 million people. Funding fell to 15 billion this year, the lowest in a decade, amid wars, disasters, food shortages.

3. Tasmania bushfire contained at Dolphin Sands as authorities focus on safety measures and recovery support
A bushfire at Dolphin Sands affected several homes and assets. Authorities have contained the fire, activated disaster payments, and advised residents on safety while assessments, welfare checks, and recovery efforts continue statewide.

4. MEA advises Indians travelling to China or transiting through Chinese airports to exercise due discretion
The MEA issued a travel advisory for Indians travelling to or via China. The warning follows a transit incident involving an Indian citizen and seeks assurances on passenger safety and fair treatment.

1. Shubman Gill and Hardik Pandya return as India begin T20 World Cup preparations against South Africa series opener
India begin their official T20 World Cup preparation with a five-match series against South Africa. The team will play 10 T20Is before defending the title at home in February 2026.

2. Indian junior women’s hockey team beats Wales 3-1 in FIH Junior World Cup classification match at Santiago venue
India defeated Wales 3-1 in the 9–11 classification match in Santiago. Hina Bano, Sunelita Toppo and Ishika scored as India controlled play and secured a confident win against strong opposition.

3. India hosts Squash World Cup for third straight year in Chennai featuring twelve nations starting tomorrow at SDAT
The Squash World Cup runs in Chennai until the 14th with 12 teams including India Egypt Malaysia. Squads field two men and two women. Matches use games to seven points.

4. Germany defeat India 5-1 in FIH Men’s Junior World Cup semifinal at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium Chennai night
Germany beat India 5-1 in the semifinal in Chennai. Lukas Kossel, Titus Wex, Jonas Gersum and Ben Hasbach scored for Germany, while Anmol Ekka scored for India in tournament history.

1. Moody’s flags IndiGo flight disruptions as credit negative citing regulatory planning lapses and heavy cancellation impact nationwide operations
Moody’s said IndiGo’s flight disruptions are credit negative for the airline. Over 1,600 flights were cancelled in December due to regulatory planning lapses, risking revenue losses, penalties, and disruption operations.

2. Sebi launches PaRRVA to verify past risk and return claims and boost transparency in financial markets for investors
SEBI introduced PaRRVA, a verification agency launched by Care Ratings with NSE. It will authenticate past performance claims of regulated intermediaries and strengthen transparency and investor confidence in India’s markets.

3. Asian shares cautious as investors expect Federal Reserve rate cut amid divided policymakers ahead of key meeting this
Asian markets traded cautiously as expectations of a US rate cut grew. Traders price an 85 percent chance of a quarter-point cut, though some Federal Reserve officials oppose easing openly.

4. US Under Secretary Allison Hooker begins five day India visit to advance strategic economic ties amid tariff concerns
US Under Secretary Allison Hooker is on a five-day visit to India covering New Delhi and Bengaluru. Talks focus on strengthening strategic, economic cooperation amid recent tariff measures and Indo-Pacific priorities.