School Assembly News Headlines, 26 November 2025: National, International, Business and Sports Updates

For students preparing for the school assembly on 26 November 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. Here are the headlines for today’s school assembly.

National News

• A special panel appointed by the Supreme Court has instructed the Goa government to officially declare a new tiger reserve. The reserve will be created in two stages and is expected to provide stronger protection for tigers and their forest habitats.
• Air travel across India faced disruptions after volcanic ash from an eruption in Ethiopia drifted across flight paths. Several domestic carriers, including Air India and Akasa, cancelled flights, while aviation authorities issued safety notices to airlines and passengers.
• In Ayodhya, Prime Minister Narendra Modi placed the saffron flag atop the main shikhar of the Ram Mandir. The ceremony marked a symbolic milestone in the ongoing development of the temple complex.
• At Tirupati, a devotee donated more than 100 hearing aids worth around Rs 20 lakh to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). These will be distributed to individuals with hearing impairments.

• China’s President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, during which he urged Mr. Trump to clearly express the US position on the Taiwan issue, a long-standing point of tension between both countries.
• International business associations have welcomed the renewed economic discussions between India and Canada. The goal of these talks is to build an economic partnership agreement that could widen opportunities for trade and investment.
• The US Pentagon has begun an internal review after former President Trump accused Democratic lawmakers of “sedition.” Officials are examining concerns about the possible political misuse of military institutions.
• Canada is close to finalising a uranium supply agreement with India worth about $2.8 billion. The uranium will support India’s nuclear power programme, which contributes significantly to electricity generation.

• Yatra appointed Siddhartha Gupta as its new CEO, while co-founder Dhruv Shringi has taken up the role of chairman.
• Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran said that India’s economy is likely to cross the $4-trillion mark in the financial year 2025–26.
• Apple has implemented a rare round of job cuts affecting sections of its global sales organisation.
• Amazon has announced that it may invest up to $50 billion to expand artificial intelligence and supercomputing infrastructure for use by the United States government.

• In an NHL match, Brandt Clarke scored the deciding goal for the Los Angeles Kings, helping his team secure a tight win over the Ottawa Senators.
• Footballer Marcus Rashford is reportedly enjoying a strong period of form in Barcelona, with the local environment helping him regain confidence on the pitch.
• Iceland Cricket’s official account criticised former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, suggesting that his past performance record could be a reason India may not consider him for the role of head coach.
• In basketball, Amen Thompson scored 28 points, leading the Houston Rockets to a strong win over the Phoenix Suns.