School Assembly News Headlines, 11 December 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines 11 December 2025

For students preparing for the school assembly on 11 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 Deploys Oversight Team to IndiGo Corporate Office Amidst Chaos: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken the unprecedented step of deploying an oversight team directly to IndiGo's corporate headquarters in Gurugram. This team will monitor the airline's daily operations, crew utilization, flight cancellations, and refund processes in real-time.

Fugitive Mehul Choksi Loses Final Extradition Appeal in Belgium: In a major victory for Indian law enforcement, the Supreme Court of Belgium (Court of Cassation) has dismissed the final appeal filed by fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, clearing the legal path for his extradition to India in connection with the PNB fraud case.

Rahul Gandhi Calls 'Vote Chori' an 'Anti-National Act' in Lok Sabha: Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha, stating that there is "no bigger anti-national act than vote chori," and alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is colluding with the ruling power to damage the fabric of Indian democracy.

IndiGo Crisis Severely Hits Rajasthan Tourism During Peak Season: The ongoing mass cancellation of flights by IndiGo has caused significant damage to the travel industry in Rajasthan, leading to an estimated 50% drop in tourist footfall across key destinations like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur during the lucrative peak season.

TVK Leader's Brother-in-Law Launches New Political Party in Puducherry: Just one day after TVK Chief Vijay's major rally demanding statehood, his brother-in-law has formally launched a separate political party in Puducherry, adding a new dimension to the region's political landscape.

Air India Admits Compliance Culture Needs Overhaul After Safety Lapse: Following the revelation that one of its Airbus aircraft flew for a month without a valid safety certificate, Air India publicly admitted that its internal compliance culture requires a fundamental overhaul to prevent future safety lapses.

Deadly Fire in China Building Kills 12 People: A fire that broke out in a building in China resulted in the tragic death of 12 people, just weeks after a separate, deadly inferno incident was reported in nearby Hong Kong.

Morocco: 19 Killed After Two Buildings Collapse: At least 19 people have been confirmed dead following the sudden collapse of two buildings in Morocco, with rescue operations urgently underway to search for survivors trapped under the rubble.

China Executes Another Ex-Banker for Taking $156 Million Bribe: China's stringent anti-corruption drive continues, as the government executed another former senior bank executive who was convicted of taking over $156 million in bribes.

Imran Khan Could Face Death Penalty for Treason for 'Taking on Pakistan Army': Reports from Pakistan suggest that jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan could now face the extreme penalty of death for treason following allegations that he actively worked to undermine the country's powerful military establishment.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner Machado to Miss Award Ceremony: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Machado has announced that she will be unable to attend the award ceremony due to ongoing political restrictions in her home country.

Trump Says He Will Call to Halt Thailand-Cambodia Border Fighting: Following the escalation of tensions and a fatal incident on the Thailand-Cambodia border, President Donald Trump stated he would personally intervene and call the leaders of both nations to halt the fighting.

South Africa Collapses to Lowest T20I Total After India Run Riot: The South African team suffered a historic collapse in the T20 International series against India, being bowled out for just 74 runs, their lowest-ever total in the T20 format, following a dominant bowling display by the Indian team.

Australia Sends Security Delegation to Lahore Ahead of Pakistan Tour: Following a recent bombing incident in Islamabad, Cricket Australia has dispatched a high-level security delegation to Lahore to assess the situation before giving the final clearance for the planned Australian tour of Pakistan.

India's Kush Maini Signs with ART for 2026, Pushing for F1 Breakthrough: Indian racing driver Kush Maini has taken a major step toward his Formula 1 dream by signing with the prestigious ART Grand Prix team for the 2026 season.

PCB Lifts Haider Ali's Suspension After Rape Allegation Clearance: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lifted the suspension of batsman Haider Ali after he was formally cleared of all charges related to a recent rape allegation, allowing him to return to professional cricket.

Dinesh Karthik Begins New Coaching Chapter in England: Veteran Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik has embarked on a new phase of his career, beginning a coaching stint with a professional cricket club in England.

US Fed Expected to Deliver Third Straight Rate Cut Today: The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce its third consecutive interest rate cut today, a move intended to stimulate the economy. All attention will now turn to the Fed's commentary for clues on the 2026 policy path.

Piyush Goyal on Trade Talks: 'We Don’t Negotiate with Deadlines': Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal commented on the slow pace of the ongoing India–US trade talks, stating that India prioritizes a comprehensive and mutually beneficial deal over adhering to arbitrary deadlines.

US Court Reverses $1 Billion Damages Against Byju Raveendran: A US court has ruled in favour of Byju's founder, Byju Raveendran, reversing the earlier order that levied $1 billion in damages against him in a complex corporate dispute case.

Vedanta Commits ₹1 Lakh Crore Investment in Rajasthan to Ramp Up Output: The mining and resources conglomerate Vedanta has announced a massive investment commitment of ₹1 lakh crore in the state of Rajasthan, primarily aimed at significantly increasing its operational output.

Bank of India Raises ₹2,500 Crore via 10-Year Tier-2 Bonds: Bank of India successfully raised ₹2,500 crore through the issuance of 10-year Tier-2 bonds, securing the funds at a competitive coupon rate of 7.28%.