School Assembly News Headlines, 08 December 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines 08 December 2025

For students preparing for the school assembly on 08 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.

DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Amid Massive Disruptions: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, holding him accountable for the massive operational failures that led to the cancellation of approximately 650 flights and widespread passenger disruption on Sunday.

Goa Nightclub Fire Claims 25 Lives; Magisterial Probe Ordered: A devastating fire broke out at the Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora, Goa, resulting in the tragic death of 25 people, including staff members and four tourists. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry, citing initial reports of fire safety norm violations.

PM Modi to Lead Special Debate on 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram': Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak in the Lok Sabha during a special debate dedicated to marking the 150th anniversary of India's national song, 'Vande Mataram,' a historic anthem of the freedom struggle.

Mumbai Civic Polls See 50% Voter Surge in Draft Electoral Roll: The draft electoral roll for the upcoming Mumbai civic polls shows a significant 50% increase in registered voters in four specific wards, raising questions about the accuracy of the voter list.

Cold Wave Intensifies Across North India: A severe cold wave has intensified across North India as night temperatures in the plains dropped sharply to as low as 4 degrees Celsius, prompting warnings for residents, especially the vulnerable population.

Ex-TMC MLA Forms Alliance with AIMIM Chief Owaisi: A former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA, known for his involvement in laying the foundation stone for a 'Babri Masjid' monument, has made a significant political move by announcing an alliance with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.

Bihar Minister Faces Heat Over Unpaid Power Bill: Tej Pratap Yadav is under scrutiny after it was revealed he has failed to pay his official residence's electricity bill for the past three years, with outstanding dues now exceeding ₹3.6 lakh.

Earthquake of Magnitude 7.0 Strikes Remote Alaska–Canada Border: A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck a remote, sparsely populated area near the border between Alaska and Canada’s Yukon territory. No major structural damage or injuries have been immediately reported.

Gaza Ceasefire at Critical Moment, Incomplete Without Israeli Withdrawal: The Prime Minister of Qatar stated that the current Gaza ceasefire is at a "critical moment" and will remain incomplete unless it is accompanied by a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the region.

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine: Amidst ongoing international talks to end the war, Russia launched one of its largest-ever waves of missile and drone attacks targeting cities across Ukraine.

France's Macron to Meet Zelenskyy and Allies in London for Peace Talks: French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to travel to London to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and key allied leaders to advance discussions on a viable peace plan for the conflict.

Man Charged After Stabbing on Charlotte Train; Trump Blames Democrats: A man has been charged following a stabbing incident on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, an event that President Donald Trump immediately cited to criticize and blame the policies of the Democratic party.

Gunmen Open Fire at Bar in South Africa, 11 People Killed: In a tragic incident of violence, gunmen opened fire at a bar in the city of Pretoria, South Africa, resulting in the immediate death of 11 people and causing widespread shock.

Lionel Messi Masterclass Helps Inter Miami Clinch First-Ever MLS Title: Football legend Lionel Messi delivered a stunning performance, registering two assists to guide Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps, securing the club's first-ever Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup title.

Australia Crushes England in Pink-Ball Test to Take 2-0 Ashes Lead: Australia continued its dominance in the series by soundly defeating England in the pink-ball day-night Test match, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the current Ashes series.

Abhishek Sharma Becomes First Indian to Hit 100 Sixes in Calendar Year: Young Indian batsman Abhishek Sharma has achieved a new milestone, becoming the first Indian cricketer to hit 100 sixes across all formats in a single calendar year.

Chinnaswamy Stadium Pride of Bengaluru, IPL Will Not Shift: Karnataka Deputy CM: Following safety concerns at other venues, the Karnataka Deputy CM firmly stated that the Chinnaswamy Stadium remains the pride of Bengaluru and guaranteed that IPL matches would not be moved from the city.

Smriti Mandhana Confirms Wedding with Palash Muchhal is Off: Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has issued a public statement confirming that her previously announced wedding with music composer Palash Muchhal has been called off.

Virat Kohli Visits Simachalam Temple After Rediscovering Form: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli visited the revered Simachalam temple following his impressive performance in the recent ODI series, marking his return to form.

Gary Kirsten Joins Namibia After Controversial Pakistan Stint: Veteran coach Gary Kirsten has been announced as the new technical advisor for the Namibia national team, a move that follows his recent and controversial coaching stint with the Pakistan national side ahead of the T20 World Cup.

DGCA Issues Show-Cause Notice to IndiGo CEO Over Massive Flight Disruptions: The aviation regulator has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers for the unprecedented scale of flight disruptions, citing lapses in planning for new crew fatigue rules.

IndiGo Targets Network Stability by December 10 as Operations Rise: IndiGo has announced that it aims to fully restore network stability by December 10th, as the airline's daily flight operations begin to stabilize, rising to approximately 1,650 flights and an On-Time Performance (OTP) of 75%.

Air India and Air India Express Cap Economy Fares Amidst IndiGo Crisis: The Tata Group airlines, Air India and Air India Express, have stepped in to provide relief to stranded travellers by voluntarily capping the prices of economy class fares.

Bank of Maharashtra Slashes Retail Loan Rates by 25 Basis Points: The Bank of Maharashtra has announced a reduction of 25 basis points (0.25%) in its retail loan interest rates, aiming to boost borrowing and credit growth in the consumer market.

Industrial Production Slows to a 14-Month Low: India's industrial production registered a significant slowdown in October, dropping to a 14-month low growth rate of only 0.4%.

Stranded Flyers Face Sky-High Hotel Rates Near IGI Airport: Amidst the large-scale flight cancellations by IndiGo, reports indicate that stranded passengers at Delhi's IGI Airport have faced dramatically surging and exorbitantly high hotel rates for emergency accommodation.

US State Department Official Visits India as Trade Talks Pick Up Pace: A high-ranking US State Department official is currently visiting India, signalling an acceleration and renewed focus on crucial bilateral trade and economic dialogue between the two nations.