For students preparing for the school assembly on 02 December 2025, here is a detailed roundup of the latest headlines from national, international, business and sports sectors. Reading these headlines will help students not only stay informed but also develop a better understanding of politics, economy, and global issues that affect everyday life.
National Headlines
Parliament Winter Session: Opposition Demands Debate on Electoral Roll Process: The opposition in Parliament has cornered the government on the issues surrounding the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, demanding a full debate and raising concerns about reported suicides among Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
Centre Confirms GPS Spoofing Attempt Near Delhi Airport: The central government has confirmed a sophisticated GPS spoofing attempt took place near the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, temporarily impacting flight operations, specifically on Runway 10.
Rupee Hits Record Low Against US Dollar: The Indian Rupee depreciated significantly against the US Dollar, hitting a new all-time low of ₹89.78 amid global market pressures and concerns over the trade deficit.
Bomb Threat to Kerala CM's Residence Sparks Security Surge: Security has been significantly beefed up around the residence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following the receipt of a specific bomb threat.
Karnataka Politics: Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Assures Unit Despite Tensions: Ahead of a crucial party meeting, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that there is "no power tussle" within the state government, emphasizing the party remains united.
Political Clash in Maharashtra Downplayed by CM: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called for adherence to 'coalition dharma' to settle internal differences, downplaying the recent public clashes between the Shiv Sena and BJP factions ahead of the upcoming civic polls.
Fresh FIR Registered Against Gandhi Family in National Herald Case: A new First Information Report (FIR) has been filed against prominent political figures Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Sam Pitroda in connection with the long-running National Herald case.
International Headlines
Indonesia Floods and Landslides: Death Toll Exceeds 300: A devastating natural calamity in Indonesia involving massive floods and landslides has resulted in at least 303 confirmed deaths, with the island of Sumatra reported as the hardest-hit region.
Pakistan May Impose Governor's Rule Amidst Pro-Imran Khan Protests: Political tensions are soaring in Pakistan, with speculation that the federal government may impose Governor's Rule in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to curb sustained and large-scale protests supporting former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
US-Ukraine Discussions Productive, But Work Remains to End Conflict: US Senator Marco Rubio stated that high-level talks between the United States and Ukraine regarding a new peace framework were productive, but cautioned that significant work remains to be done to bring the war to a definitive end.
Trump Confirms Call with Venezuela’s Maduro Amidst Rising Regional Tensions: President Donald Trump confirmed having a conversation with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, stating the discussion was "not good or bad", amidst rising geopolitical tensions and warnings about drug trafficking.
Nikki Haley's Son Responds to 'Nepo Baby' Criticism: Nikki Haley's son publicly defended his mother against "nepo baby" jibes aimed at her political career, stating that he received "zero help" from his parents in his own professional life.
Elon Musk Shares Personal Connection to India: Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk revealed that his son is named after an "Indian great" and that his current partner has deep Indian roots, sharing a personal connection to the country.
Sports Headlines
Chess Sensation Praggnanandhaa Becomes Co-Leader at London Chess Classic: Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa is making headlines again, becoming the joint leader at the prestigious London Chess Classic Open tournament after a series of strong performances.
India Shocks Iran to Seal U17 Asian Cup Qualification: In a major achievement, the Indian football team secured their qualification for the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup by defeating heavyweights Iran with a narrow but significant 2-1 victory.
Verstappen Wins Qatar GP, Forces Three-Way Formula 1 Title Showdown: Max Verstappen's victory at the Qatar Grand Prix has ensured the Formula 1 driver's championship will go down to the wire, setting up a thrilling three-way title showdown at the final race in Abu Dhabi.
IPL 2026: Chinnaswamy Games in Doubt Over Safety Clearance: Matches scheduled at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for the IPL 2026 season are now in doubt after the government reportedly ordered a comprehensive safety clearance check of the venue.
Australian Cricket: Travis Head Ready to Open Amid Khawaja Fitness Concerns: Australian batsman Travis Head has confirmed his readiness to open the batting in the upcoming Brisbane test, following the fitness concerns surrounding fellow opener Usman Khawaja.
Business Headlines
Economists Raise FY26 Growth Forecast to Above 7% Following Q2 GDP Surprise: Following India's surprisingly strong GDP growth data for the second quarter (Q2), leading economists have upgraded their growth forecast for the full fiscal year 2026 to above 7%.
GST Collections Slow to 12-Month Low of ₹1.7 Lakh Crore: Tax collections under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) saw a significant dip in November, slowing to a 12-month low of ₹1.7 lakh crore, sparking concerns about consumption patterns.
Industrial Production Slows to 14-Month Low: India's industrial production index slowed down sharply in October, registering a 14-month low growth rate of just 0.4%, indicating sluggish activity across the manufacturing and mining sectors.
FM Assures LIC Investment Decisions Follow Strict SOPs: The Finance Minister stated that the Finance Ministry does not advise the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on its investment choices and affirmed that the state-owned insurer's investments, including those in Adani Group stocks, adhere strictly to its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Labour Secretary Says New Labour Codes Simplify Compliance for Employers: Labour Secretary Gurnani commented that the new set of Labour Codes have been designed to simplify compliance processes, which will effectively help employers offset any additional costs incurred.
FY27 Budget May Propose Stricter Cyber Rules to Combat Fraud Surge: With online financial frauds rapidly increasing across the country, it is anticipated that the FY27 Budget may propose the implementation of stricter cyber security and compliance rules.
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